Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year gives $11,000 to Special Olympics

Posted on by Catherine

Riley James, a Junior at Barnstable High School and two time Boston Herald All Scholastic gave $1000 to a cause near and dear to her heart: Cape Cod Champs Special Olympics. She won the money from earning the distinction of Gatorade MA Volleyball Player of the Year.  Riley went on to win the national Gatorade Play it Forward contest which awarded an additional $10,000! Riley wrote about her friend, Sara, and the programs in Barnstable schools and Cape Cod Champs where she volunteers. Sara is my goddaughter.

Coach Tom Turco led the Barnstable girls volleyball team to 18 Division One State Championships, the most wins in Massachusetts girls’ volleyball history. Turco established adapted physical education in Barnstable.

“Everyone has their needs, just in different ways,” (Coach) Turco 

“You’re only as successful as the will of your players,” Turco said. “You have to practice and take time to develop the will of your players.” 

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Sara loves sports and manages the high school volleyball team. Here she is #16 with the Cape Cod Champs volleyball team at Special Olympics, Harvard, Boston MA. 

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The Cape Cod Champs Special Olympics equivalent organization here in Gloucester and throughout Cape Ann is Cape Ann SNAP. Learn more about the Cape Ann Special Needs Assistance Program http://capeannsnap.org/ Local  friends and supporters include: CATA, Azorean, North Shore 104.9, Dunkin Donuts, The Bridge Cape Ann, Turning Point Systems, Maplewood Car Wash, Gloucester House, Beauport ambulance, Protective Packaging, Beauport Princess, George’s of Gloucester, Beauport Princess, USA Demolition, JM Vacation Home Rentals, Prince Insurance Agency, Jalapenos, Sudbay, Passports, Katrina’s, Destinos, Wicked Peacock, Lat 43, and microfiber greens towel. Support also includes Mark Adrian, Lone Gull, Kids Unlimited, Topside Grill, Marshall’s Farmstand and the Fish Shack

Read the fabulous Riley James Cape Cod Champs essay for Gatorade Massachusetts Volleyball Player of the Year, plus a bit more inspiration from amazing Coach Turco

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Alicia Unleashed- Photo talk with the Porters

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Recorded Oct 1 with B-Side and Hostess Alicia.

We sat down with Award Winning Photographer Roger and Patti Porter.

 


Hot Plate-We discuss Puerto Rico and ways people can help and what some people don’t know.
Hugh Hefner’s passing, Joel Kalinowski’s event Yoga for Surfing event at Cape Ann Power Yoga October 14th.You have seen their photos. We are CONFIDENT you have! We talk with Roger about his process and his passion for taking Astrophotography photos, camera lenses, filters, Gloucester Area Astronomy Club.

Did you know you can see the Aurora Bourealis here in Cape Ann? They talk about photographing snowflakes and the process behind that. Patti discusses her mixed media art as well as macro photography. We also dive in to photographing the Eclipse that just happened and what it takes to film an event like that. We talk about Roger’s award winning photos at the Magnolia Library art show! Cape Ann Giclee is the best!

Shoutouts (on FB):
@KookIsland
@CapeannPowerYoga

@CapeannGiclee

 

Find the Porters on Social Media!
Upcoming Event-https://www.facebook.com/GAACpage/posts/1466507276771470

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Roger Porter Photography
Patti Porter Artwork

Society6.com:
Attempting Patti
Roger Porter

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Moonlight Over Magnolia Silent Auction

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Hosted by the Magnolia Historical Society Inc

October 7, 2017
Saturday at 6 PM – 9 PM
The Blynman School Restoration Project needs your help! Come join us for a fun party and Silent Auction Fundraising Event. Check out the progress we’ve made n the restoration! Donations OF QUALITY GOODS NEEDED, Gift Cards, Jewelry, etc. Be a sponsor, see our website at magnoliahistoricalsociety.com

Magnolia Historical Society Inc
46 Magnolia Ave, Magnolia Village, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
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GHS cheerleaders at GHS-Lynn classical game

Posted on by David B. Cox

GHS Cheering squad showing their skills at the game.

Playful pup

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews

While I recover from my daughter’s spectacular wedding…I share with you today that it’s not only us humans enjoying these lingering sunny days…but the pups are lapping it all up too!!

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Pet of The week – Toby

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

10.2.2017 Pet of the Week--Toby

Hello my name is Toby and I am a gorgeous older fella with a very mellow personality. I am what you would call an introvert.  It takes me a while to warm up to new people and environments so a quiet home would be best for me.  I don’t think I would like a home with lots of visitors and kids around but I really wouldn’t mind another cat or two as long as they accept me. I have lived with Nix who already got adopted from here but we were not super bonded however we co-existed just fine. I was a little more shy so it took me a little longer to adjust. I will need lots of time to feel secure in my new environment so my new family would need to be up for a challenge.

The love I give in return is worth the wait but it will not happen overnight.  My first reaction is to hiss and hide when I am scared.  If you feel I would be a great addition to your home please stop on by. As a member of the Super Senior club I get assigned a Super Power and mine is “loving”.

I am a very soft, gentle, big  guy that will fill your heart with love if you have the time and patience to let me settle in.  To see all of the available cats and dogs at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter please go to our website:    capeannanimalaid.org.

All Growed Up

Posted on by Nichole S.

Remember these six little cygnets? Well, they’re getting all grown up and are doing well…except there seem to only be five now.  Super cute.

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Deck Bah Open

Posted on by Pat D

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My husband and I have been coming to Gloucester for so many years, we decided to make a move to spend more time here.  Our first stop is usually to Cape Ann Brewing and such was the case today.  We can rely on great service, good food and a relaxed atmosphere.  We were able to sit on the deck in the glorious sunshine and harbor-watch.  We saw two harbor seals out there exploring.  Behind us sat two women making plans for the upcoming Plein Air event Oct 8-16.  The seagulls were screeching.  (The women and the screeching were unrelated 🙂 )We felt right at home.

I ordered the steak bomb and Jim had one of the specials, grilled cheese with brisket sandwich.  YUMMMMMM.  Fresh squeezed lemonade and a Viva beer rounded out the meal.    We noticed Cape Ann Brewing has a couple of events coming up:  Anniversary Pig Roast on Oct 13 ($25) and Oktoberfest Oct 19 Beer Dinner ($45).  Perhaps we’ll see you at one of these events or at Cape Ann Brewing one of these days.

I’m a new contributor to the blog and hope you will enjoy my take on life here.  See you around town!

 

Exciting Changes at Art Haven!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Art Haven has been providing art education to the Cape Ann community for nine years. From classes and summer programs, to Open Studios and our annual Buoy Painting and Tree Lighting, we’ve had fun creating and making art together! Now, we’re excited to announce some great new changes.

Art_Haven_Interior_Illustration.jpgStarting October 1, we will be running all of our awesome art programming out of the Art Haven space at 180 Main Street. Our daytime classes will be focused on elementary through middle school kids, and the evenings geared toward teens and adults.

We are remodeling to make our studios more open & and efficient, with plenty of space for everyone to come in and create.

By moving the Hive programs to our Art Haven space we are able to focus our resources on expanding our community program offerings in an environment that enhances collaboration and synergies between the age groups.

This new model will…

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GloucesterCast 244 With Jen Holmgren, Jimmy and Pat Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 10/1/17

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

GloucesterCast 244 With Jen Holmgren, Jimmy and Pat Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 10/1/17

 

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Timestamped Topics Include:

00:48 Super FOBs

04:18 Jen Holmgren Explains Why She’s Running For City Council At Large

20:47 The McElhennyCast

21:37 The Timestamp Feature

24:33 Pat Dalpiaz The newest GMG Contributor!

28:39 Beauport Hotel Bikes and VW Beauport Beach Bus

31:22 The Atlantis, the Bass rocks Ocean Inn, The Accommodations At rocky Neck No Slouches

32:50 Dinner At Duckworth’s Bistrot

33:15 Sunday Brunch At Feather and Wedge (Bloody Mary Bar)

35:18 Ainsley Smith Chair of Gloucester Clean City Commission, Sidewalk Cigarette Butlers

40:33 Disgusted By People That Lump All Police Officers As Being Bad Cops

45:00 Will Noreaster Fellow Weber Grill Lover 45:17 Dan Allen Peace Love and Honey On My Ribs Today

45:58 Soccer Held In Rain -Love It!

47:30 Vegan Vigilante Fail Video

50:39 Total Post Count On GMG To Date

51:00 Milestones

52:25 justifying the New iPhones and My Move

01:00:10 Sebastian Miniatures

01:03:05 Shout Out To Paula Ryan Obrien

01:05:05 CallieandFen In Concord Center

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GLOUCESTER-HIGH STUDENTS TO WORK WITH CITY COUNSEL CANDIDATES! JOIN THEM AT SAWYER LIBRARY OCT 18TH. OPEN AND FREE!

Posted on by Craig Kimberley
Gloucester High School students are working with the Cape Ann League of Women Voters about the upcoming local election for Gloucester City Council.
Students will be assigned to one of the nine candidates in contested City Council races (At-Large and Ward 2).  The students will learn all about their candidates (background, ideas for Gloucester, and campaign strategy).
The Cape Ann League of Women Voters’ televised forum will be on Oct. 18 (Wed.) at 7 PM at Sawyer Free Library.  It is free and open to the public.

LWV pic 2017Hannah Kimberley, President of Cape Ann League of Women Voters, and James Cook, Principal of Gloucester High School, in front of a map of the Gloucester political wards discussing the upcoming project that involves high school students working with local campaigns.  

40 Days to Personal Revolution: A Breakthrough Program to Radically Change Your Body and Awaken the Sacred Within Your Soul

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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WHAT IS A PERSONAL REVOLUTION, AND WHY DO WE NEED ONE?

“Many of us are searching without knowing exactly what we are looking for. Some of us go on a diet to lose weight and try all kinds of programs and workshops to make ourselves feel better, or perhaps we throw ourselves into our work and seek wealth and status to fill the void, but underneath, an emotional emptiness remains. No matter how much we try to gloss over that yearning with temporary fixes, it is still there, whispering the truth: that what we need isn’t another quick fix, but rather a rebirth – a whole-life revolution. ”

– Baron Baptiste,

from his book 40 Days to Personal Revolution

Ebaron Cape Ann Power Yoga studio owner and one of the leaders of our 40 Day Program – Elizabteh DeAngelis assisting a Global Summit of Baptiste yoga teachers in Park City, Utah…

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Rock that looks like a whale

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Walking down Shore Road noticed this rock and thought it looked like a whale. Interesting rock formations are everywhere.   Take the time and look.