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Donna Ardizzoni / Circle Consulting Group 978-526-9222
Gloucester City Hall
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For Stage Fort Park Volunteers: 2017 Thank You Luncheon at Captain Carlo’s
The traditional end of season Stage Fort Park Volunteers Thank you Lunch was held on Wednesday October 11 at Captain Carlo’s, and was hosted by the City of Gloucester, Mayor Romeo Theken, the Tourism Commission, and Captain Carlo’s. It was a lovely day and a great meal at a beautiful waterfront restaurant!
The Stage Fort Park Welcome Center would not be open if not for a big group of dedicated volunteers: BERNICE B, ALFREDA O, CINDY H, CAROL M, DAVE & MARY F, DIANE U, DONNA C, ED H, ESTHER Y, GINNY C, JAN B, JOE M, KAREN B, DATHERINE P, LAURA D, ANN T, MARY C, MARYELLEN C, MAUREEN M, MIKE & LORETTA M, PEGGY M, RACHEL G, ROSIE S, STEVE D, SUSAN G, WINNIFRED D, BOB & EVELYN G, SOPHIE R, DONNA A, LINDA D, LIANNE A, and STEVE D.
Thank them! If you’re interested in joining this fun group, ask them about volunteering and why they do it. They have great stories to share. Kathie Gilson manages the volunteers. Gilson said that many volunteers return year after year, and for the 2017 season, volunteers took on extra shifts because the Stage Fort Park Welcome Center was short on coverage. The visitor center is open to the public from May through Columbus Day weekend. It’s a busy stop for visitors to Gloucester and the region. Over the summer of 2017, volunteers helped 15,000 visitors. Some said coming to Gloucester was “on their bucketlist”, others return each and every year. Visitors came from every state. Guests from North Dakota were the last state to make the tally. The Stage Fort Park Volunteers keep a guest book. Not everyone coming through signs in or leaves a note though the ones that do write in comments about Gloucester’s beauty and its friendly residents and businesses. The park is a jewell.
Captain Carlo’s owner, Carla O’Connor, is a member of the Tourism Commission for the City of Gloucester and she organzied the event. Gloucester businesses worked together with the City to offer scrumptious local favorites: baked haddock and chowder from Captain Carlos: chicken broccoli and ziti from Causeway; and braised beef from Azorean. Desserts were from Pauline’s Gifts, Caffe Sicillia and Captain Carlo’s. Castle Manor Inn made a contribution.
The baked haddock–ALL the food was yummy!
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Café Brew and Spirits – A great experience
A great experience from 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM Seven Days a week, featuring a full coffee espresso bar with full liquor bar, with over 50 whiskeys to enjoy. From breakfast sandwiches, a light lunch sandwich or salad, and panini, and in the evening enjoy a delicious desert with your favorite drink.
A great atmosphere to enjoy All Day and Evening
Located at 3 Main Street
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Visitors to Gloucester-16
Friends visit Gloucester from New Hampshire and Tennessee
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Gloucester Smiles-773
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See Nichole’s Picks Rockport Harvest Fest this Saturday
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David’s lucky catches
David got lucky making two catches within five minutes ….he gave the balls to two of the cutest kids that happened to be sitting near us. This was at Monday’s game. Great reaction by all the fans that saw what had happened.
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Nichole’s Picks 10/14 + 10/15
Pick #1: Rockport Harvestfest
Saturday, October 14th.
Always a great time! READ HERE FOR MORE!
The annual Rockport Harvestfest celebration features the best regional bounty of the season — all in an unbeatable setting.
New England food producers gather under a giant tent on one of Rockport’s historic working wharves to celebrate the best of local food with fresh seafood, pastries, cider doughnuts, chowder, small-batch jams, locally-grown produce and more.
Local craft beers and wine produced in Massachusetts are on hand, along with Rockport’s own Twin Lights, with soda crafted from the 120-year-old company’s original recipes. Cooking demonstrations take place throughout the day, the highlight of which is the Seafood Throwdown, a competition-style showcase between two chefs, demonstrating the versatility of fish, coastal New England’s most significant harvest.
Harvestfest features plenty of live bluegrass, jazz, folk, indie rock, cooking demos, a farm expo, and plenty of activities for families.
Pick #2: Grand Prix of Gloucester
CRAFT SPORTSWEAR Gran Prix of Gloucester | 14 & 15 Oct 2017
Rounds 1 and 2 of the Vittoria Northeast Cyclocross Series presented by Cycle-Smart“Gloucester is a special race for me. It’s a true New England classic: the big, rowdy crowds always show up, the course is dynamic and challenging, and all the top riders line up. Historic, classic, and epic” – Jeremy Powers US National Cyclocross Champion“There is something about that place. It’s got a soul. I’ve been everywhere in the world that cyclocross races, and little comes close to the aesthetic drama of Gloucester.”
– Christopher Zigmont, cycling industry representative (Boston Globe)“The incredibly well-organized event and huge, energetic crowds of racers and fans make Gloucester an amazing weekend of racing. It’s no surprise that it’s called ‘The New England World Championships.'” – Maureen Bruno Roy, Bob’s Red Mill-Seven Cycles
Read Posts from year’s past by GMG contributors at these links
https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2016/10/17/grand-prix-gloucester/
https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/video-2016-gloucester-grand-prix/
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, visit our friends at North Shore Kid
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How to BALANCE being busy? RESTORATIVE YOGA!
We are all so busy! It’s just part of life. But that’s just it, we can make being busy just one part of our lives. We can balance the other parts of our lives by being with what we love and being surrounded by what we love. Sounds a little dreamy, but their is science behind it. It’s called slowing down and learning to be still, TUNING IN so that we have a precious moment to remember what is actually important to YOU. This simple yet effective practice is the essence of Restorative Yoga. It will support you to begin the powerful journey of learning to just be comfortable with doing nothing, expecting nothing and allowing yourself to feel like enough (which ironically helps you accomplish way more than you ever imagined!) WHY?
Restorative yoga supports your body to be completely comfortable in simple, therapeutic poses by using bolsters, blocks…
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Last farmers market of the season!
Last outdoor market of 2017!
3:00-6:30 at Stage Fort Park
Come shop with your favorite farmers, bakers, and cheese makers while you can!
Wine, mead, crafts, and more all at Stage Fort Park!
Stock your pantry, fill your freezer, get a jump on holiday shopping, and savor the last of your favorite treats before our winter markets!
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TODAy OCTOBER 12th: Raising Urban Chickens, a workshop at Backyard Growers
Raising Urban Chickens
Thursday, October 12th, 6:00-7:30PM
Join Backyard Growers and local chicken farmer Jess Araneo as we discuss these fine birds. From getting started, to meeting city standards, to choosing the right ladies for your flock- we’re excited to answer all your burning questions and leave you ready to start, improve or expand your backyard flock! We’ll spend just over an hour discussing the ins and outs of chicken raising, then leave time to meet a bird or two and answer all your questions. Join us!
Jess is resident in Rowley, MA where she raises over 40 chickens and 20 ducks on less than an acre. She sells eggs from her chickens and ducks out of a farm stand at her house.
Hosted at Backyard Grower Office: 127 Main St, Gloucester
Tickets: $10 Purchase tickets here
Contact: community@backyardgrowers.org
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COMMUNITY MILKWEED SEED POD PROJECT FOR THE POLLINATORS SUNDAY OCTOBER 15TH AT THE DOCK!
MILKWEED SEED COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION PROJECT SUNDAY OCTOBER 15TH
Collect ripe milkweed seed pods (only Common Milkweed and Marsh Milkweed please). Place in a paper bag, not plastic, as plastic can cause the seed pods to become damp and moldy.
Bring seedpods to Captain Joe and Sons on Sunday morning between 10:30 and noon. Captain Joes is located at 95 East Main Street, East Gloucester.
If you’d like to distribute seeds, meet at the dock between 10:30 and noon and I will show you what to do.
NOTE: It is easy to tell when milkweed seedpods are ripe. The seeds inside turn brown. Do not collect the pods when the seeds are white or green. If you pick them too soon, they will never be viable. You can check the seed pods by slitting the pod a tiny bit and peeking inside.
Any questions, please comment in the comment section or email me at kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com. Thank you and I hope to see you Sunday morning!
WE HAVE SOME JOE-PYE SEEDS TO GIVE AWAY, TOO!!!
We are excited to share that in addition to milkweed pods, I have seeds of an especially gorgeous, and fabulous pollinator-attracting variant of Joe-Pye to share at our Milkweed Seed Pod Distribution event. 
To learn more about how you can help fund the documentary Beauty on the Wing and the Monarch Butterfly Film Online Fundraising event, please visit the film’s website at monarchbutterflyfilm.com.
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GHS fOOTBALL VS sAUGUS
GHS Boys edge out a victory in hard fought game with Saugus. The final one point victory in question till final whistle.
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Driving to Wingaersheek Beach
While driving over to Wingaersheek Beach stopped at one of the little parking areas and saw beautiful reflections. Beautiful day on Tuesday.
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Good Harbor Beach Fall Clean Up
When: Saturday, October 14, 2017
Time: 09:00 – 11 am, (please note change in time)
Where: Parking Lot
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Glosta @ Work
GMG Jimmy was loose on the town today while I did some research at the library. He needed his glasses adjusted and the nice folks at Vision Depot helped him out (thanks Joe W!). Once he could see straight, he noticed the work on the tracks at the Gloucester station. What a job this is! Thanks guys for your hard work!
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Wednesdays at The Rhumb Line ~ Allen Estes hosts the evening with his special guests: Julie Dougherty & Woody Woodward 7-10pm 10.11.2017
Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, October 11th – 7pm
Your Guest Host: ALLEN ESTES!
Allen Estes covers for me this week at the Rhumb with his
all-around world-class musicianship and vast arsenal of
moving original material. His guests? Julie Dougherty and
Woody!
Such a great night it will be! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Next week…
10/18 – JB & DB
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂
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The Only Thing More Legendary Than The F/V Pretty Girl Is It’s Illustrious Crew
First Mate Tom Ring: Legend Second Mate George “Pudding” Schlicte: Legend Captain Lou Williams: Legend
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Lobster Cove
A beautiful October Tuesday in Annisquam!
Good Morning Gloucester 