Gloucester’s Little League All-StarTeam honored by the mayor and City Council.
The Team was in the Massachusetts State Finals.
Saratoga Springs
Yesterday I wrote about our trip to the Saratoga Race Track and the Whitney. Well, after a fun day at the track, a phenomenal dinner at Delmonico’s Italian Steak House, and a good night’s sleep at the Desmond Hotel, we woke up in the morning and spent a few hours strolling through downtown Saratoga Springs.
I’ve been wanting to visit Saratoga Springs for several years now as I’ve heard some pretty great things about it. I can’t lie….as much as I love the boys….I’ve actually been meaning to get away for a “grown up” vacation as I believe I am correct in saying that the town boasts more restaurants/bars per capita than any other place in the country. It has also been dubbed “The happiest city in New York.” How can one go wrong?
Well, it did not disappoint. We parked next to a super cute park…in a covered lot…for free….and enjoyed walking through town for a couple of hours. My only regret is that we had a huge breakfast and were too full to enjoy any of the awesome restaurants that we passed by. Many were, for the record, totally dog friendly. We heard live music from no fewer than five establishments and did some great window shopping! It had such a great vibe, was totally clean, the people were courteous, and the architecture was stunning. Once again…I found myself not really ready to go home…and already looking forward to going back.
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Mommy & Me Fitness Class Coming Soon!
Starting Wednesday August 23rd we will be offering a fun mommy and me fitness class for moms with children 0-3 years old. The class will be every Wednesday morning from 9:00 – 10:00am. Mommy and Me Fitness will feature fun kid friendly music, and exercises that include the kids and give Mom a great workout. Children who can not sit up on their own should come in their car seat for easy mobility. We have a separate, comfortable area available for breastfeeding mothers to nurse. Bring water, towel, your little one, and your sense of humor!
We are also excited to announce that starting in September Phia will be offering childcare during select classes. Now there’s no need to arrange for a babysitter or wait until your spouse is home. We’ve got you covered! Stay tuned for more details and the release of our fall schedule.
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Kay Ellis Memorial Fundraiser Will Be A Blast
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CATA STUDENT BUS PASSES For 2017-2018 ON SALE
CATA STUDENT BUS PASSES For 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR
ON SALE AT GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL STARTING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
CATA Student Bus Passes are scheduled to be sold in the Gloucester High School Atrium on Wednesday, August 23, Thursday, August 24 and Friday, August 25 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.; Monday, August 28from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Tuesday, August 29, Wednesday, August 30 and Thursday, August 31 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Gloucester High School Atrium. Student Passes will not be available for purchase at the CATA office until after September 4.
The Pass Plus, Unlimited Semester (Fall or Spring) Pass and Unlimited Annual Pass will be on sale.
The Unlimited Semester (Fall or Spring) Pass and Unlimited Annual Pass are photo IDs and the student must be present at the time of purchase. The cost for the Unlimited Annual Pass is $200.00; the cost for the Unlimited Semester (Fall or Spring) Pass is $100.00 and the cost for the Pass Plus is $25.00. All Passes are payable by cash or check. For further information, call the CATA office at 978-283-7916.Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
How Do You Feel About Marijuana In Gloucester? Ward Meeting Schedule
On behalf of Mayor Romeo Theken and Gloucester City Council, please see the attached flyer regarding upcoming Ward meetings designed to inform the public on potential marijuana policies being considered by the council with the hope to collect input from the citizens on their will directly. For any follow-up questions, please contact Councilor Gilman (vgilman@gloucester-ma.gov) or the Clerk’s office for more information. Dates are as follows (any changes will be seen here: http://gloucester-ma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1168
WARD INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS:
RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA
With Updates from Legal, Law Enforcement and Health Dept
City Leaders Want YOUR Community Feedback!
Ward Meetings Open to All – Ward Meeting dates as follows:
- August 13th Sunday Ward 2 and 3 Legion Memorial – 8 Washington St. 6:00 PM
- August 15th Tuesday Ward 4-2 Lanesville Community Center – 8 Vulcan St. 6:00 PM
- August 16th Wednesday Ward 1 East Gloucester Elementary School – 8 Davis Street 6:00 PM
- August 17th Thursday, Ward 5 Magnolia Library and Community Center – 1 Lexington Street 6:00 PM
- August 21st Monday, Ward 4-1 Gloucester United Methodist Church – 436 Washington Street 6:00 PM
Christopher Sicuranza
Director of Communications & Constituent Services
Office of Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken
City Hall – 9 Dale Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9700
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7th Annual Overdose Vigil August 28th
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New Session Starts Soon!
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Live From Opening Night of Annisquam Village Players ” Sin gin’ In The Rain”
Larry Cook killing it on stage as the Production Singer! Great Show A Summer must see! Click link for tickets http://annisquamvillageplayers.com/
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Gloucester Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Come for the Pancakes, Stay for the Waterfront Festival!
The Rotary Club of Gloucester MA will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, August 19, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Stage Fort Park, located on Hough Avenue in Gloucester, MA. This popular event takes place concurrently with the Gloucester Waterfront Festival, which is sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and is held in Stage Fort Park on Saturday-Sunday, August 19-20, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. A special FREE parking area is available for Pancake Breakfast attendees.
Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast are $8 per person and are available from any Gloucester Rotarian or at the following Gloucester locations:
- North Shore Health Project, 5 Center Street, Gloucester, MA
- Rose Baker Senior Center, 6 Manuel F Lewis Street, Gloucester, MA
- Bank Gloucester, 160 Main Street, Gloucester, MA
- Cape Ann Savings Bank, 109…
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Come cook with us!
Backyard Growers is hosting it’s second summer cooking workshop this Tuesday, Aug 8, 6:30-8pm at The Open Door. Come share knowledge about summer gardening, harvesting, and cooking with BYG and local community gardener Patricia!
Tickets and more information here
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KIM SMITH POLLINATOR GARDEN PROGRAM FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THURSDAY EVENING
Please join me Thursday evening, August 10th, at 7:00pm, at the Peabody Institute Library, South Branch. I will be giving my talk about how to create a garden to benefit a host of pollinators and screening several short films. I hope to see you there!
The day we planted blueberries, is the day the Catbirds moved in. Many species of songbirds are pollinators, too!
Painted Lady nectaring at wildflower Joe-pye, Good Harbor Beach
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FRIENDS OF LITTLE CHICK
Common Tern delivering breakfast to its fledgling.
Here are a collection of recent photos of different species of shorebirds and songbirds gathering and migrating along Cape Ann beaches that Little Chick may encounter on his journey south.
During the spring breeding season Piping Plover mating adults chase all other birds out of their territory, from the largest Black-backed Gull to the tiniest Song Sparrow. At this time of year, during the summer southward migration, you’ll often see PiPl feeding alongside other PiPl, as well as with Semipalmated Plovers, Black-bellied Plovers, Killdeers, peeps, terns, and gulls.
Ruddy Turnstones
Ruddy Turnstones Photobombed
Common Tern fledgling squawking for breakfast.
Won’t someone, anyone, please, please feed me! Unlike Piping Plover chicks, Common Tern chicks cannot feed themselves at birth. Common Tern chicks can walk and swim, but it will be many weeks before they learn to fish.
Tree Swallows massing, foraging in dunes rich with insects and berries.
Bonaparte’s Gulls
Compare Common Tern in the foreground to Bonaparte’s Gull in the background. Both have red-orange legs and feet and both are black-headed. The easiest way to differentiate when on the beach is the Common Tern’s bill is orange; the Bonaparte’s Gull’s bill is black.
Least Sandpipers are the smallest of peeps. Note how beautifully camouflaged are they in the drying seaweed at the high tide line.
Daybreak and early morning are often the most beautiful time of day to see wildlife.
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Great day kayaking on the Annisquam on Sunday
What a day on Sunday to kayak. A little windy, actually very windy but so much fun.
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SNEAK PEAK AVP “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” OPENING TONIGHT!
Looking forward to tonight’s opening of Singin’ in the Rain!
Courtesy photos AVP
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OPENING NIGHT! ANNISQUAM VILLAGE PLAYERS “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN”
Best wishes to our friends with the Annisquam Village Players for a great run!
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Kim’s work with The Plovers Front Page Above The Fold GDT
Congrats Kim on your great work documenting this. We all can’t wait to see the movie!
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Outdoor Garden Sale at The Annisquam Exchange
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Cape Ann SUPahBowl! Aug 12 plus Local Art Show Aug 22 at Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Two great upcoming events to attend or be part of! Beauport Hotel will also be announcing the winners to their customer photo contest (deadline was yesterday) celebrating 10,000 likes on Facebook, an accomplishment reached in their first year!
Read more about the CAPE ANN SUP Cape Ann SUPahBowl! August 12 special endurance sport event!
Call to Local artists: The deadline to apply for the Beauport Art Show is August 15th
Beauport Hotel
ARTISTS: If you’re an artist from the Cape Ann looking to sell your paintings, this is a great opportunity to showcase your work! Interested? Pre-register by the end of day on August 15 by calling the Beauport Boutique at 978.282.0008 ext. 4. Up to five paintings may be submitted, and artists must bring their own easels.
This is a great opportunity to mingle, browse, and directly support your local artists. We look forward to hosting what we hope will become a regular event!
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Half Off Menu At The Studio and Rudder Restaurants On Rocky Neck Today August 8, 2017
Good Morning Gloucester 