Backyard Growers recipient of Cummings Foundation $100K for 100 grant

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Backyard Growers is the proud recipient of a Cummings Foundation $100K for 100 grant!

Backyard Growers is one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s “$100K for 100” program. The Gloucester-based organization was chosen from a total of 549 applicants during a competitive review process.

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Backyard Growers is a grassroots organization helping to reshape Gloucester’s relationship with food and healthy eating. We provide resources and support to establish vegetable gardens at homes, housing communities, organizations, and schools, and provide learning opportunities in growing and preparing fresh produce in order to create life-long gardeners inspired by the power of growing and eating one’s own food.

Representing Backyard Growers, Lara Lepionka, Executive Director, and Anna Swanson, Community Programs Manager, will join approximately 300 other guests at a reception at TradeCenter 128 in Woburn to celebrate the $10 million infusion into Greater Boston’s nonprofit sector. With the…

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A ‘Love Fest’ is coming to Gloucester!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

A ‘Love Fest’ is coming to Gloucester! This interactive community art project is traveling throughout Gloucester neighborhoods this summer to help spread messages of LOVE and POSITIVITY. Messages are written on large banner paper (‘Love Panels’). At the end of the project, all the panels will be brought together for display. Share messages of love, and watch love ‘ripple out’ to the world.


Upcoming ‘Love Fests’ – Saturday June 3rd 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Cape Ann Animal Aid, 4 Paws Lane as part of their celebration of 5 years in the Christopher Cutler Rich building. Monday June 5th, 6 – 7 pm at the Gloucester Writers Center, then stay for Open Mic 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Share love poems and stories while there!

 

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PS. Willow Rest, Pathways, Cape Ann GicleÄ—, Rocky Neck Cultural Center and Schooner Adventure, Laneville Community Center are TBA.

Saturday nights aurora on cape ann From Patti and Roger P Porter III

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey,

Me and my wife Patti got to see and capture Saturday nights / Sunday mornings aurora on Cape Ann and I thought you would like to share these on Good Morning Gloucester

Two are from Rockport’s Old Garden Beach one from Folly Cove in Gloucester and the last one is from Lanescove in Lanesville.

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Kayaking on Sunday

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Rick and I went kayaking on Sunday. The water was quite choppy but so much fun as always. Remember Kettle Island only birds are allowed. The Seagulls, Cormorants, and Egrets are very visible from the water.

Week 5 of Katrina’s 1,000 dollar Singer Songwriter Challenge tonight! 7:30pm start.

Posted on by Joanne

Tonight’s lineup is a good one, and we still have 2 open slots. Message us or email clangathianos@me.com if you want to perform 3 songs for your chance at the $1,000 Finals.
7:40pm: Ally Doody
8:00pm: Dierdra Darrah
8:20pm: OPEN SPOT
8:40pm: Satch Kearns
9:00pm: Izzy Attenborough
9:20pm: Three at Home
�9:40pm: Zion Rodman
�10:00pm: OPEN SPOT
Our judges tonight include Chelsea Berry and Steve Caraway. Call Katrina’s to reserve a table.

Last week’s players were.

Delvis
Delvis
Julia Alpern
Julia Alpern
Julia Alpern
Johnny Chronic & The Influenza (1st place)
Johnny Chronic & The Influenza (1st place)
Johnny Chronic & The Influenza (1st place)
Johnny Chronic & The Influenza (1st place)
James Vassallo
James Vassallo
Campbell Fackre
Campbell Fackre
The Only Humans (2nd place)
The Only Humans (2nd place)
The Only Humans (2nd place)
The Only Humans (2nd place)
The Only Humans (2nd place)
The Only Humans (2nd place)
The Only Humans (2nd place)
The Only Humans (2nd place)
Gianna Botticelli (3rd place)
Gianna Botticelli (3rd place)
Gianna Botticelli (3rd place)
Gianna Botticelli (3rd place)
Gianna Botticelli (3rd place)
Gianna Botticelli (3rd place)
Sebastian~ Basti Moceri
Sebastian~ Basti Moceri
Sebastian~ Basti Moceri
Sebastian~ Basti Moceri
Sebastian~ Basti Moceri

Chris Langathianos ~The winners are 1st place Johnny Chronic and The Influenza, The Only Humans 2nd place, and Gina Botticelli 3rd place

Johnny Chronic and The Influenza

The Only Humans

Gianna Botticelli

 

Thank you, George Hall, Amanda Cook and Joe Cardoza for the great job in judging. Katrina’s for hosting, Chris Langathianos for running the show. Awesome job by all!

 

Katrina’s has exciting news to share!

Posted on by Joanne

Tue. May 30th, 7:30-10:30pm ~ Katrina’s $1,000 Singer- Songwriter Challenge week #5
(we will be serving a limited menu)
Wed. May 31st & Thu. June 1st ~ Closed for renovations.
Fri. June 2nd – Open! ~ we will be introducing our new summer menu & newly renovated decor.
music guest: Live Dead ~ 9-midnight
Catch the Beat on Rogers St…

 

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

Swedish lobsters imported to Gloucester

Posted on by Catherine

Candy time!

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Nichols Candies since 1932 

 

 

Visitors from Maine and Thailand

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

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Visitors from Maine Visiting the “Dutch” Gardens of Gloucester

Young Couple from Thailand Visiting Gloucester

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You can not miss the “Scola Smile”

A Great Gloucester Smile with her Energetic Pug Dog

Native born visitor from California meets two of his friends on the Boulevard

10-day Adventure for High School Students

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

La Vida is still accepting applications for the Adirondack Leadership Program happening this summer! Session 3 is almost full! Apply at http://www.gordon.edu/adventurecamp/alp

GMG Blog Post ALP Poster

Follow Us On Social Media!

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Masons from Gloucester’s Tyrian-Ashler-Acacia Lodge are shown laying a wreath at one of Riverdale’s monuments

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Masons from Gloucester’s Tyrian-Ashler-Acacia Lodge are shown laying a wreath at one of Riverdale’s monuments honoring fallen Veterans.  Pictured are (from left) Richard Boerio, Roland Leger, Eric Bergengren, and Phil Peterson, and assistants Chandler, Carter, and Clayton Peterson.

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THINKING OF OUR VETERANS

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Hoping that all our veterans were able to spend the day in a way that was meaningful to them.

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies grow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

To read about the origins of In Flanders Fields see the following from the Arlington National Cemetery website.