Those Sea Cadets are Just Flying Helicopters, No Big Deal

Posted on by Nichole S.

Gloucester’s David G. Ouellet Division of the US Naval Sea Cadets had the pretty phenomenal opportunity to fly with Boston Helicopter yesterday.  Each member took a turn to take to the air with a pilot and even got the go ahead to take the controls.  Unseasonably warm temperatures and a bright blue sky made the day all the more perfect.

In Sea Cadet fashion, the day wasn’t only about the chance to fly.  Under the direction of their distinguished leaders, instructors, and Petty Officers the cadets also participated in combat medical training and gun safety training.  They practiced marching, spent some time in class, and took a brief exam on the material presented to them at their last drill.

I can’t say enough about this program.  If you have or know of a child age 10-17 who may be interested in or could benefit from the US Naval Sea Cadet program do yourself a favor and inquire.

READ ABOUT THE US NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS HERE

READ ABOUT GLOUCESTER’S DAVID G. OUELLET DIVISION HERE

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Pet of the Week- Shiloh

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

10.23.2017 Pet of the Week--Shiloh

Hi my name is Shiloh. The folks here are guessing I have some hound or cattle dog in my mix. I am a happy go lucky kind of guy always  have my tail wagging and pleased to see you. I am 3 years old and medium size so I would be perfect for car rides or outdoor adventures. I am over the young puppy phase and looking for a family to show me the ropes of home living. I have met a few other dogs and I seem to enjoy their company so I wouldn’t mind sharing my space.

Please stop by the shelter to meet me to see if I might be your match!  To see all of the available dogs and cats at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter please go to our website: capeannanimalaid.org.

Thinking Pink

Posted on by Pat D

In the “Better late than Never” Department,  Sea Meadow gift shop in Essex was holding a special event yesterday (Sunday) to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research.  There were special discounts on many locally made craft items as well as a free chair massage by Jeff Thomas; Reiki (not sure by whom); Pampered Chef items from Dawn Addison Burnham and raffles.  The shop was packed with interested shoppers and supporters of  owner Georgeanne Richards’ efforts.

 

Although this event was one day only, other events will be upcoming for the remainder of the month to support breast cancer research and we will try to keep you posted on these as we get details.  Thank you Georgeanne, Dawn, Jeff and the others involved for your efforts!

GloucesterCast 247 With Bob Whynott, Michael Thompson, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 10/22/17

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

GloucesterCast 247 With Michael Thompson, Bob Whynott, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 10/22/17

When you subscribe you need to verify your email address so they know we’re not sending you spam and that you want to receive the podcast. So once you subscribe check your email for that verification. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder in your email acct so you can verify that you’d like to get the GloucesterCast Podcast sent to you for listening at your convenience..

 

Topics Include:

00:18 Kim Smith Has Failed Us

00:27 Pat and Jimmy Brought 20 250th GloucesterCast Commemorative Mugs For Our Contributors Who Come Next Week!

02:48 Pat’s Birthday Today

03:00 Free Entree At Lat 43 On The Serenitee Rewards Card

05:06 Cape Ann Community Cinema Weekly Lineup

We will have two free tickets for Cape Ann Community Cinema for chance to win please share the podcast on Facebook

05:55 Michael Thompson from SCORE  www.scorenemass.org Cape Ann Savings Bank Workshop- Info For Startups

24:30 Tremendous Gloucester Day- Afternoon Sail On The Thomas Lannon

26:45 Studio For Half Off Sushi and Lobster Mac and Cheese

28:45 Captain Carlos

32:38 Stones Pub peanut Butter and Bacon Burger

34:00 Sunday Brunch At Feather and Wedge– Build your own Bloody Mary, Lobster Eggs Benedict, $1 oysters!

34:35 Prime Rib Mondays at Seaport Grille. You can get yours on special any Monday for $14.95 after 4pm!

35:20 PARTNERING WITH CLEAN GLOUCESTER TO DISTRIBUTE AUTO CIGARETTE BUTT CONTAINERS

43:00 Pier 23 — great lunch

46:25 Shout out to Kim–How does she make frogs look as beautiful as the freaking butterflies?

47:55 The difference between the Email that people subscribe to and the actual blog.

50:08 Bob Whynott Running For Gloucester City Council at Large- Why? www.bobwhynott.com

01:04:55 Shoutout to Cape Ann Bowling

 

 

 

 

 

WHITE-TAILED DEER: A COAT OF MANY FUNCTIONS

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

You never know what beautiful creatures you may be fortunate enough to encounter when chasing winged friends.

White-tailed Deer grow a second thicker coat of fur for protection against the cold during fall, and shed that second coat during spring.The reddish color will give way to grayish brown hairs at the onset of colder weather, providing better camouflage as well. Deer can increase the insulative value of their fur by puffing out their hair. These are probably nursing does because they keep their reddish color longer than bucks and does that have weaned their fawns.

Kayak Lesson on the Cove this afternoon

Posted on by Pat D

 

Lovely afternoon to learn kayaking.  This teacher seemed to be doing a great job and I’m hoping she has time in her schedule to accommodate lessons for me!

Free Mentoring For Startups With SCORE Volunteers

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Information for Startups

The volunteer mentors at SCORE want to help anyone dreaming of starting their own business, to understand the process and become a successful entrepreneur.  We invite you to attend a free workshop at 10 am on Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 in the Community Room at Cape Ann Savings Bank, 109 Main Street in Gloucester.

Attendees can expect to learn all the basic steps in starting a business, how you can get (and keep) customers, and some of the sources of financing available.  It will be an interactive session with much of the content customized to the specific interests of attendees.

About SCORE

SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters.  As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE has helped more than 10 million entrepreneurs through mentoring, workshops and educational resources since 1964. (www.score.org)

The Northeast Massachusetts chapter was established in 1977 and now boasts 40 members who mentor clients by appointment in any of our 11 branches ( see www.scorenemass.org ), including Cape Ann.  Bart Schick meets clients at the Granite Branch of Cape Ann Savings (247 Main Street, Rockport) on most Tuesdays and anyone can make an appointment by calling 978-691-1321.

GHS football vs medford

Posted on by David B. Cox

GHS boys overpowers Medford 40-16 and now wait for playoff match up.

Visitors to Gloucester-25

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

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From Woburn, he and his wife vacation every year in Rockport on Bear Skin Neck.

He was enjoying a bike ride all the way to Gloucester from Rockport.

Prime Rib Mondays at Seaport Grille. You can get yours on special any Monday for $14.95 after 4pm!

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Final GAAC Sawyer Library Talk of 2017

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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On Saturday afternoon October 28 at the Sawyer Free Library, from 2:00 to 4:00 we will have the final astronomy program of 2017 at the Sawyer Free Library, presented by the Gloucester Lyceum and the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club.
Astrophotographer and astronomy club stalwart Phil Orbanes will discuss, in an entertaining and colorful presentation, a dozen famous stars and their lifestyles, from Aldebaran to Sol, from the intemperate “live fast and die young” crowd to the more introspective and generally cool-headed class M red dwarves.
Phil will explain the ways in which astronomy’s HR diagram of stellar life cycles can be explained by the sidewalk outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and which star would show up where, from Barnard’s Star to the Dog Star. This will be a fun and informative program you won’t want to miss.
Next, Dr. Mario Motta will present a photographic record of his trip to see the…

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