3rd Annual Bicycle Tour de Greenbelt September 16th

Posted on by Catherine

Cycle 25 mile or 50 mile (not timed) circuits for land conservation on the 3rd annual Tour de Greenbelt. Pass through and by North Shore towns and sites — Essex, Rowley, Newburyport, Topsfield, plus more than 50 Greenbelt properties

Tour de Greenbelt cyclists

http://www.tourdegreenbelt.org/routes/

Date and Time:
Saturday, September 16th, 2017 – 3rd annual ride!
9:00am start for the 50-mile ride
9:45am start for the 25-mile ride
BBQ and post-ride festivities to enjoy when you finish! Ends at 3:00 p.m.
*Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, Sept. 13th & Thursday, Sept. 14th @Cox Reservation 4:00-7:00 PM

We need to do this version of the running of the bulls and we need to do it yesterday. Hampden Hill would be perfect!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Something to fill the void in the off Fiesta months when we’re missing our beloved Greasy Pole.  Or maybe we could set it up for this Friday’s block party.  Start out at the intersection of Middle and Hancock and let it demolish people all the way down to I4C2.

Telegraph– A Spanish village’s attempt to invent a “cruelty-free” version of bull-running by replacing the animals with giant balls has ended in tragedy after two people were seriously injured.

One man was left in a coma after sustaining a serious head injury when he was crushed against metal barriers by the 300-kilogramme resin ball which chased runners around the town of Mataelpino, near Madrid during the event over the weekend.

Another man suffered three broken ribs and concussion.

The mayor of Mataelpino, whose idea of substituting in the balls – painted with bull’s faces – seven years ago has been emulated by other Spanish towns, has said the council will review its safety protocols before next year’s event.

Good times!

Thursday Get To Minglewood Tavern For Burger Night!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Minglewood Tavern

25 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930

The Serenitee Rewards Card allows you earn points towards free food and experiences every time you dine at one of our restaurants. You earn 10 points for every dollar spent. All you have to do is put your Rewards Card next to your credit card when you pay. Here are the standard rewards:

2,500 points = Free Appetizer, Salad or Dessert
3,500 points = Pizza, Sushi Roll or Sharing Platter
5,500 points = Free Entrée
10,000+ points = Tickets to special events, like wine dinners and cocktail parties,
plus some fun rewards we’re still dreaming up.

But there’s more…

  • We also add surprises through the year. You might find a free appetizer show up on your card for TWK, or lunch at 15 Walnut, or sushi at Opus.
  • You always get a free entrée and dessert to celebrate your birthday month
  • You…

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Special Group Art Show at Rose Baker

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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The special exhibit currently on display at the Rose Baker Senior Center is a group show featuring works by eighteen artists. The artists meet in the Senior Center art room with Art Director Juni Van Dyke on Tuesdays and Thursdays to advance their skills in painting and drawing. This exhibit demonstrates the wondrous individuality of each of the 18 artists in the group.summer2

Pictured starting on the left in in the back row are: Natalie Daley, Doreen Ross, Geri Dammeyer, Barbara Maddix, Helen Burgess, Barbara Jobe, Judy Menicocci, Gen McNamara, Ed Leavitt, and Kay Carpenter. And in the front row are: Diane Taka, Juni VanDyke and Pippy Giuliano.

In describing the show, Juni VanDyke said: “Based on years of observation, it is my belief that creativity is best brought forth through encouragement rather than that which is generally associated with ‘method teaching’.  For sure, there are certain ‘formal principles’ of…

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Don’t Miss the Last Block Party of the Summer!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Don’t Miss the Last Block Party of the Summer! Join us THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, September 1, on Main Street from 6-10 PM. Great music, fun entertainment, delicious food and more! See below for a schedule of entertainment, participating merchants and vendors and sponsors.  Be sure to follow Gloucester Block Party on Facebook for updates!

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Great Schools | Thank you Gloucester! O’Maley Innovation Middle School chromebook bonanza

Posted on by Catherine

Thanks to the City of Gloucester, Google and HP- 8th graders received their brand new chrome books tonight. Gloucester O’Maley Innovation Middle School was buzzing with excitement.

Assistant Principal (and beloved former social studies teacher), Mr. Jeff Destino, explained the rules and responsibilities.

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From there,  parents and the 8th grade students headed to the sky high, skylit, art adorned hub, the Commons, set up tonight with temporary tables stacked high with tech.

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Asst Principal Destino on left, Principal Lucey on right
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FOGGY MORNING DAYBREAK ON GLOUCESTER’S BACK SHORE WITH TOBY BURNHAM’S LOBSTER BOAT JUPITER II

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Toby Burnham, also known as The Seagull Whisperer, and his lobster boat the Jupiter II, spotted along the Back Shore.

Toby Burnham The Seagull Whisperer

Local surfing community

Posted on by Catherine

and a couple of stand up paddle boarders enjoying the end of summer rollers. Nice waves out there.

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Excitement starting for the Schooner Festival

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The Columbia and the Roseway are already in. Went to the Maritime Gloucester Pier and could see The Columbia, Ardelle and The Schooner Adventure. When driving through Stage Fort Park, saw the Roseway coming into port.

The Roseway

Ardelle, Schooner Adventure and The Columbia

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Magnolia Library has a new Pop Up Library

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Thank you Darren Taylor for Magnolia Library’s new pop up library. Love the fact the pop up looks just like the Library.

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~’Down Home Swing’ Tonight! @ The Rhumb Line 7-10pm 8.30.2017

Posted on by Joanne

 

Wednesday, August 30 – 7pm
THE RHUMB LINE
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA
My Special Guests: DOWN HOME SWING!

Such a treat for us all to have Downhome Swing as our Rhumb Line music guests… for so many reasons. First off, the level of musicianship is totally off the charts. Marston by himself is a treasure. Add that Laurie and Ellen have such a natural vocal blend, you’d swear they were sisters! And… we of course must take full advantage of the limited time we have each year with the Keefes before they head back to St. John. Yes, we are lucky! ~ Fly

left to right: CHICK MARSTON, LAURIE KEEFE, ELLEN FORD, JAY KEEFE — with Laurie Keefe.

Brad Byrd‎ ~Highest Mountain Tour @ Katrina’s Tonight 8pm with James Vassallo opening 8.30.2014

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James Vassallo from Above Water

https://www.abovewatermusic.com/

Brad Byrd

https://bradbyrdofficial.com/

 

This is the official North Shore ‘Highest Mountain’ album release party! It’ll be a full band show with some killer players and James Vassallo will be opening. Can’t wait to play the record for everyone!

Brad Byrd

14 Rogers St
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Get Directions
@katrinasgloucester
Send Message
Call (978) 515-7817

https://www.facebook.com/katrinasgloucester/

Friends of Seacoast Party

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Some of the people that make Friends of Seacoast able to help the people of Seacoast.

Visitors–American Cruises and St Raphael School Retreat

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Gloucester was a busy town for visitors yesterday, with the American Cruise line pulling into port, and the St Raphael School Staff Retreat taking a break on Stacy Boulevard.

From the American Cruse Lines

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