New to Gloucester, and enthusiastic about all the history and traditions of Cape Ann.
Katie Kahl Welcome to Gloucester
Cleaning and Waxing the Fishermen’s Wives Memorial
Keith from Campbell Plaster and Iron, responsible for washing and waxing the statue.
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Gloucester’s own John Nesta has passed away
He was a wonderful artist and always enjoyed visiting his studio on Rocky Neck. We will miss seeing his truck all around town as he painted beautiful works of art.
RIP
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Gloucester O’Maley middle school sports fields are beautiful spot to watch home games! Fall 2017 JV and JV2 soccer schedules and original site map for the school
So the 64 geese move out of the way, the bathrooms will be opened, and Gloucester’s O’Maley middle school sports fields are a beautiful backdrop for spectators. Come see the games!
JV 2 home games
Tuesday September 19, 4PM, vs Malden
Monday October 2, 4PM, vs Danvers
Thursday October 5, 4PM, vs Beverly
Friday October 13, 4:30PM vs Medford
Monday October 16, 4:00PM vs Everett
Tuesday October 24, 4:00PM vs Somerville
Friday October 27, 4PM vs Marblehead
Wednesday November 1, 4PM vs Peabody
Thursday November 2, 4PM vs Revere
All the fields are in steady use. Gloucester Public School GHS practices and games for many sports utilize the fields year round, boys and girls. Flag Football (not GPS-GHS run) use the fields on the weekends. Community members walk and run to stay in shape. I wish it was used for recess and gym. Thank you to volunteers and donors who added amenities and care with the city for super green spaces city wide. Some of the good eggs that helped O’Maley are mentioned on the contributors sign of the Sandy Tucker Memorial Building, “Home of the Riverdale Rockets.”
The landscape design was  well done when the school was built. Dramatic skies and expansive natural amphitheater are memorable bleachers.
Early vision proposal for Mill River area that became O’Maley is pretty accurate to the built out site  (30 acre+ middle school site was estimated to cost $4,500,000 in 1971 which roughly equates to 28 million in 2017.) I’ll write more about the history of the O’Maley design and properties.
Before the game begins, geese are midfield, non-plussed at the action on the edge.
The geese moved away by game time.
Generations watched and cheered family players.
All GPS GHS sports schedules can be found at the Mascores website, updated here LINK TO THE SCHEDULES AT MASCORES
varsity games are held at GHS
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Lunch Issue Solved! Thanks Daily Harvest!
Lunch has always been an issue for me while working. When I was still teaching it was hard to find the time to run out to get something quick…yet healthy. Â I fully admit that I drop the ball each weekend in shopping for myself between all of the boys’ activities and shopping for their favorite foods. Â Freddy also does most of the grocery shopping….and while he would certainly pick up whatever I ask for…I never really know what I want when he offers.
Last year, as part of the Administration, my work load changed significantly, but my schedule became much more flexible. Â The new normal for me was to run out to Tendercrop Farm in Wenham on Mondays to buy my staple list of lunch foods. Â That usually consisted of some cherry tomatoes, a couple of avocados, some yummy bread, blueberries, a great wedge of cheese, some apples, and figs. Â While delicious and healthy….it actually wasn’t incredibly affordable…and there were plenty of Mondays that I simply couldn’t get away from my desk.
Daily Harvest Smoothies had been appearing in my Facebook Feed off and on for months. Â A couple of weeks ago I finally decided to take the plunge. Â I created an account, custom designed my delivery box, and eagerly awaited my 24 meals to come directly to my office.
Monday deliveries weren’t an option, but now every 4th Wednesday I can look forward to a giant box of YUM. Â 24 individual smoothie mixtures and “overnight oats” get delivered with dry ice in super cute cups. Â After taking some photos, of course, I tucked them away in a freezer.
I was so excited yesterday afternoon to pick a flavor, throw it in my blender with some coconut milk, and see how they really tasted. Â I’m not going to lie….I was keeping my expectations low. Â First of all….despite the website photos that looked like the individually packaged cups would be chock full of “real” fruits, vegetables, etc….I kind of envisioned them actually looking more like the dry, fine, veggie dip mix kind of deal. Â Boy was I wrong….and pleasantly surprised!!
Check out the photos! Â Maybe not super cheap….but incredibly convenient, healthy, and delicious!! Â Highly recommend!
In addition to the smoothies I ordered some “Overnight Oats.” Â Also super easy….take one out of the freezer, remove cover, add liquid of your choice, and store in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight…and then blend and enjoy the next day. Â I haven’t tried one of those yet…but look forward to having one about the same time this post airs.
Check out their website HERE
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If you see these signs around
A Reason to Ride
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Liberty Tree Mall, Danvers
The 10th annual A Reason to Ride bike-a-thon will take place on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 75 Sylvan Street in Danvers. Register today at areasontoride.com.
A Reason to Ride started out as a labor of love for brain cancer survivor and grateful Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) patient, Tom DesFosses. Along with his wife, Judy, their close friend, Bob Barry and numerous grateful patients, friends, and family, they launched A Reason to Ride in 2008 to raise funds for Eric Wong, M.D., and the Brain Tumor Fund. Join us each year as we continue our efforts to support the critical research being done, leading to better treatments and someday a cure.
A Reason to Ride presented by Fuddruckers is an annual bike-a-thon with the option of 10- 25- or 50-mile bike rides through the north shore towns of Danvers, Beverly, Wenham, Essex, and Gloucester to benefit cancer care and research at BIDMC. The family-friendly event also features a trike-a-thon for kids, a Fuddruckers cookout, raffles, music, a car show, and much more.
Each year the ride draws an increasing number of riders, participants, and supporters and has surpassed its ambitious fundraising goals. In 2011, Tom and Dr. Wong expanded the ride to support other cancer areas within BIDMC. They recognize that cancer touches everyone’s lives in different ways and A Reason to Ride could continue to grow by joining forces with other grateful patients and supporting their personal connections to BIDMC’s cancer center.
Since its start in 2008, the ride has raised more than $610,000. These funds have supported research initiatives and lab researchers. Dr. Wong and his team of researchers recently completed and published research papers with findings that directly impacted brain cancer patients’ treatments at BIDMC and beyond. They also investigated the function of cerebrospinal fluid, the clear fluid that occupies the space around the brain and found that the fluid is an important channel for the body to send signals to promote growth and brain tumor development. The implications for how this knowledge could influence future research and care are yet to be uncovered, but the potential is exciting. Continued funding will allow research such as this to continue and could accelerate the discovery of improved cancer treatments and hopefully someday, a cure.
For more information on this year’s ride, to register, or to donate, visit http://www.areasontoride.com.
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Tickets Available for the $25K Game on October 4
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce hosts the premiere giveaway night on Cape Ann: The $25,000 Game. A total of $25,000 is given away including- one Grand Prize of $10,000!
Tickets are going fast but we still have some left. They can be purchased at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. Call or stop by to purchase yours today! 978-283-1601.
12 CHANCES TO WIN
Grand Prize: $10,000
Second Prize: $5,000
Third Prize: $2,500
Fourth Prize: $1,000 (6)
Fifth Prize: $500 (3)
The $25,000 game also features a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and much more! Tickets are sold for $100 each and grant you and a guest entrance the night of the event. Only 500 tickets are sold – BEST ODDS ON CAPE ANN!
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
33 Commercial Street, Gloucester
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Gloucester UU Seeks Part-time Administrator
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Oh Man I Love Getting Negative Electric Bills! Call Tim Sanborn at Cazeault Solar
Call Tim Sanborn from Cazeault Solar to find out how you can help the environment and be cash flow positive right off the bat with Solar. Total no-brainer, and Tim’s company makes it look natural on your home.
Call Tim (774) 228-3411 And Tell Him Joey Sent Ya!
Best Financial Investment Ever.
Easiest Money I’ve Ever Made.
Racking Up Those Electricity Credits!
Our latest Electric Bill!!!!
Here’s the proof, and our house is all electric baseboard heat. We’re making money baby!
I especially like this part-
“Please do not mail payment. You have a credit balance on your account.”
If you don’t like money, then don’t call Tim.
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Coyote in the back yard gives zero futs about my presence
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COYOTE CLAN
Stopping on my way home from a job site in Boston late this afternoon, I met up with a beautiful immature Yellow-crowned Night Heron. While photographing and filming, out from the woods appeared a pack of coyotes, two youngsters and two adults, I think. Then the heron that I was filming flew low and toward the coyotes; please don’t do that I said to nobody but myself. Up he then flew into the trees above and you can see one of the adult coyotes looking up toward the heron.
The canids took a few sips of water from the pond’s edge before stealing back into the brush. A few seconds later there was a series of loud growling and yelping. I was tired and shaky from a long day with no lunch, a little spooked that the coyotes were so close and didn’t wait to see what would happen next. Â With both cameras in hand, I did manage to film the scene (and record audio of the ferocious growling!) and here are a few snapshots.
Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Immature
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The Future Is Now
This afternoon the City of Gloucester, local businesses and individuals and local auto dealers displayed some of the all electric vehicles that are beginning to pop up all over . This is not just occurring here.
http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/11/autos/countries-banning-diesel-gas-cars/index.html
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Late afternoon at Magnolia Harbor
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Jazz at Cafe Brew & Spirits
Great night last night at Cafe Brew & Spirits with Ken Steiner on Bass, Mike Dibari on Electric Guitar, Rikki Razdan on clarinet and the amazing Linda Amero jumped in for a set. They don’t only have great brew, spirits and food but they also have music!
If you haven’t been, go! Linda Amero and her Trio will be there Thursday September 21st from 7:30-9:30.
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Gloucester Harvest Music Festival 2017~ Just a sample of all the great music you will hear this Saturday Sept. 16, 2017
The 2017 Gloucester Harvest Music Festival is going to be off the hook…just look at this lineup..i can hardly wait! Something for everyone and all for some…
Set times!
Nadia Robertson ( National Anthem – shortset) 10:30 – 10:45
Ol Brown Shoe 11:00 – 12:00
Fennario 12:15 -1:15
courtesy photo
Red Tail Hawk 1:30 – 2:30
Cold Engines 2:45 – 3:45
Bim Skala Bim Music 4:00 – 5:30
https://www.facebook.com/BimSkalaBimMusic/app/96687436973/
The Four Legged Faithful 5:45 – 6:45
Gang of Thieves 7:00 – 8:30
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1/2 Price Menu at The Studio and Rudder Restaurants On Rocky Neck Today September 14, 2017
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Gloucester Smiles-745
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Morning glow
Stealing a few quiet, early morning, moments.  Just me and the mosquitos lol! 
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Electric Police Car Displayed at Staey Boulevard
Gloucester’s Finest displays an Electric Police Car donated by Peabody BMW, it is also part of the “Kops N Kids” Initiative.
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Nichole’s Picks 9/16 + 9/17
Pick #1: Harvest Musical Festival
Saturday
The GLOUCESTER HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL blends art and music in one of the country’s most unique and rich artist communities. We invite you to experience the beauty and friendliness of Gloucester through a day long festival showcasing music, arts and culture while supporting our local community hospital (Addison Gilbert Citizens Fund) and community based outreach programs. Our hope is to make this a destination festival with a mission that all proceeds from the GLOUCESTER HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL go directly to the Addison Gilbert Citizens Fund, which is to guarantee the continued existence of a full service hospital. By supporting this, it will ensure the safety and well-being of the community and beyond.
 
Read all about it HERE
Pick #2: Fish Box Derby
Sunday, Rogers Street by Gorton’s
Every year since 1994, the Fish Box Derby has offered the kids of Cape Ann the opportunity to test their design, building and driving skills in a safe and exciting race down Rogers Street. We have purposely stayed independent from the All – American Soapbox Derby so that parents and kids could work together on the cars and the everything from buggy wheels to high tech bearings are allowed. There is no entry fee for the race, we are fully supported by charitable donations from individuals, businesses and local organizations, whose names are emblazoned on the hay bales that line the course. Through the generosity of our supporters, the Fish Box Derby now offers two $1000.00 college scholarships each year, for which all racers are eligible. It has been truly rewarding to see our former participants take lessons learned in the race with them into adulthood. To help support the Fish Box Derby please contact us at Fish Box Derby, Inc. PO Box 162 Gloucester, Ma. 01931-0162 or call 978-283-1932 or 978-281-6057
READ all about it HERE
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities please visit our friends at North Shore Kid
Good Morning Gloucester 