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BREAKING: JULIE LAFONTAINE AND MAYOR SEFATIA ANNOUNCE WINNER TO OPEN DOOR AUTUMN BREAKFAST SHOPPING SPREE
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMEY7cWD0yA/
Love our community! Photos tonight at 6pm 🙂
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Today’s headline had me at hello: Congratulations Curtis Dagley!
Krakow’s Gothic masterpiece- the Veit Stoss altar (ca.1480)!
Great article by Andrea Holbrook: Poland to Honor Fisherman for Saving Treasure
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland will present Curtis Dagley with a Bene Merito Medal, Thursday, October 27 at 2PM in City Hall. “Mr Dagley is honored for his participation in returning to Poland cultural treasures robbed by Germans during WWII; and also in recognition of the imprisonment he suffered at the hands of the Communist authorities of Poland.”
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Nichole’s Picks 10/29 and 10/30
Pick #1: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
I am really hoping to get Thatcher and Finn into Boston to tour the museum sometime before next month’s election. I am a big believer that studying the election process, democracy, Checks and Balances, and the levels + branches of government during an election year is an opportunity that should not be missed. That having been said, it has been harder this go round to make it a positive learning experience….as much of it has been more of a circus than an age-appropriate lesson. I want to use the opportunity to show my boys how great America can be…but, it is hard to shield them from the drama and nonsense. So, I am hopeful that taking a trip to learn about JFK will help instill some of the pride and character that I would like them to feel and develop.
Just my two cents….
If you’d like to learn more about visiting the JFK Library CLICK HERE
Pick #2: Howl-o-ween Movie Party at the Cape Ann Cinema and Stage
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th @ 1:00
Bring your friends and family and join Cape Ann Animal Aid as they raise funds with this spooktacular Halloween movie classic!
Pizza will be served at 1:00pm, and movie starts at 1:30pm.
Costumes are welcome!
Plus, enjoy the prize wheel, door prizes, raffle and more! A fantastic way to kick off the Halloween weekend and all for a great cause!
Pick #3: Go Do It! Visit Salem.
CHECK OUT the full SALEM HAUNTED HAPPENINGS SCHEDULE HERE
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid
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Volunteer Artists and Illustrators Sought
There are a few local writers who would welcome help from local artists to complete their book submission into Cape Ann Creates for Cape Ann Reads Children’s Picture Book Contest! Please email capeannreads2016@gmail.com
For more information about registration and the guidelines, see this dynamite flyer designed by Valerie Marino at Sawyer Free Library. Thanks to Cape Ann Chamber At-A-Glance weekly newsletter and Rocky Neck’s This Week on Rocky Neck- Art Opportunities for helping to get the word out!
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Rockport High School Musical This weekend
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Operation Troop Support
Pauline Bresnahan forwards the Cape Ann Veterans Services list. “Please share, boxes will be shipped overseas to arrive in time for the Holidays.” When my kids were at East Gloucester awesome Mrs. Pierce organized for this collection, helping kids understand the significance and giving them an opportunity to be helpful and give back.
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Jim Masciarelli Represents In Alba, Italy
Hi Joey
Went to see some goof friends in Italy. Lots of time in Rome, Milan
at historical sites and lots of good eats.
Here are two pics in Alba in the Piedmont region.
Alba is the place for white truffle
One picture is me standing on a hill overlooking the city of Alba the other is at one of Albas Caffes
Just got back to our winter place in Naples, Florida
I read GMG every day wherever I am. It keeps me connected to our fair city.
Best Regards
Jim Masciarelli
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Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 10/27/16
Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board
A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.
The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com
To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.
Sawyer Free Library: October 29-Nov 5,2016
October 26, 2016 ~ sawyerfreelibrary ~
Image ~ October 26, 2016 ~ middlestwalk
Millennial Networking Event
October 26, 2016 ~ chambercacc ~
Born between 1976 & 1994? That means you’re a Millennial! Come hang out with other professionals from around Cape Ann to mingle with, promote, and inspire each other. This event will be casual & fun.
Cape Ann’s Next Generation will be at Jalapeno’s Mexican Restaurant on November 3rd from 5 to 7 PM – join us! Check out the event details on Facebook – Millennial Networking Event.
Like our page on Facebook for event details – Next Generation Cape Ann
Contact Andrew Marques at Andrew.Marques@casbank.com or 978-282-5732 for more information.
West Parish students paint for GEF 10th Birthday Gala
October 25, 2016 ~ sam ~
Students at West Parish Elementary School paint a garden bench that will be auctioned off at the 10th Birthday Gala for the Gloucester Education Foundation.
The Gloucester Education Foundation’s 10th Birthday Gala is a fundraising event to celebrate and support GEF, and the organization’s work in the Gloucester Public Schools. Garden benches painted by students at each of the Gloucester schools will be auctioned off at the event held on Friday, November 4th at the Beauport Hotel.
Stay tuned for a preview of the benches painted by students at the other Gloucester schools, and if you missed the beautiful one from the kids over at East Gloucester Elementary School, you can find it here.
For more information, please visit the GEF Facebook page.
November 11th Blood Drive
Come give the gift of life in honor of our Veterans. The Gloucester Knights of Columbus is hosting a Red Cross Blood drive on November 11th (Veterans Day) at Our Lady of Good Voyage hall from 1 pm to 6 pm. 
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CALVO WOOD CARVING STUDIO IS LOOKING FOR HELP
CALVO WOOD CARVING STUDIO IS LOOKING FOR HELP
I HAVE BEEN ROWING THIS BOAT ALONE FOR TOO LONG! I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS
GOOD ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS TO HELP WITH OFFICE DUTIES. I AM WILLING TO PAY HOURLY OR WORK OUT AN
EXCHANGE FOR LEARNING AND TAKING WOOD CARVING CLASSES. CALL 978-283-0231 WWW.DAVIDCALVO.COM
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ANNISQUAM LIGHTHOUSE
Annisquam Lighthouse on a crispy clear and chilly October morning
Excerpt from the terrific website, LighthouseFriends.com
Annisquam Lighthouse is situated on the Annisquam River, which is in fact an estuary that connects Ipswich Bay to Gloucester Harbor. In 1631, the village of Annisquam was founded on the eastern side of the northern end of the river. The village grew into a fishing and shipbuilding center that during its heyday rivaled Gloucester. For ships traveling the coast, the river was considered an important refuge.
The lighthouse got its start with an April 29, 1800 act of Congress that authorized the erection of a light on Wigwam Point in Annisquam. The act also provided for the appointment of a keeper and other support of such lighthouse at the expense of the United States, provided that sufficient land for the lighthouse be granted to the United States. That land was to come from Gustavus Griffin, who deeded six-and-one-half acres on October 26, 1800, for which the U.S. Government paid him $140. The area was known as Wigwam Point, because it was historically a summer gathering place for Native Americans. Annisquam is a combination of the local Native Indian name for a harbor, “squam”, and “Ann” from Cape Ann, after Queen Anne of England. Originally, it was frequently written as “Anesquam.”
In 1801, $2,000 was spent for the construction of the original thirty-two-foot wooden lighthouse, which displayed a fixed white light forty feet above the water. A two-room keeper’s dwelling was erected near the tower. The light’s first keeper was James Day, a Gloucester native, who was provided an annual salary of $200. George Day helped is father mind the light, and when James Day became seriously ill in 1805, George was made the official keeper.
An article published in the Boston Post during the early years of the light provides insight into the life of Keeper James Day and his family. The article, quoted in The Lighthouses of New England, states:
A large milk pan, an iron pot, and a dozen wooden spoons made up the greater part of their housekeeping articles; and their livestock consisted of a cow. It was their custom, while boiling their hominy for supper, to milk the cow into the pan, and after turning in the hominy and placing it on the floor, to gather around with their wooden spoons, and all help themselves from the same dish. On one of these occasions, old parson F., their minister happened to be paying them a parochial visit; and one of the boys, being a bit crowded, thought he could better his position by changing it to the opposite side of the dish. In attempting to do this, by stepping across, he accidently put his dirty foot square onto the milk and hominy, and before he could take it out again the rest had revenged themselves for the interruption by rapping him smartly on his bare leg with their wooden spoons, and without taking any further notice of the affair, went on eating as before…
Aerial view of the Lighthouse and Coast Guard station 1956
Vintage Photos LighthouseFriends.com
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Relaxing on a Sunday afternoon
On Sunday, Good Harbor Beach was full of folks taking in the sun and sand.
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Gloucester Rotary Trivia Night This Friday, 6PM, Gloucester House
There may still be time to register a team. Get four smart people, 25 bucks a piece and come show off how much junk is stuffed in your brain.
Or come have a couple of drinks and cheer on the newest team, The Bag of Hammers.
Team Captain Greg Bover will lead The Bag of Hammers, Christine Armstrong, James Dowd, and Paul Morrison, to victory. They are setting the bar low hoping to outwit at least any other bag of hammers that have entered the trivia contest.
Gloucester Rotary Trivia Night (CLICK for INFO)
Friday, October 28, 2016
Gloucester House Restaurant
Doors open at 6pm, Game begins at 7pm
Great prizes for the top three trivia teams
Cash bar and pub menu available
50/50 Raffle
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Clean Up on Saturday
Time: 8:00 – 9:00
Where: Horton Street near Ocean Alliance
When: Saturday, October 29, 2016
Please dress warm and please bring gloves.
Thank you kids
Donna
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Wednesdays at The Rhumb Line ~ This week Ron and Sheila Schrank with their special guest: Deby Wantman 7-10pm 10.26.2016
Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, October 26th – 7pm
Guest Hosts: RON & SHEILA!!!
The very popular Ron Schrank & Sheila Jones take the
reins at the “Rhumby” this week, hosting “Honkytonk Women’s
Deb Wantman (pictured below) as guest. A good time will be
had by all, I’m sure! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen…
…now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
11/02 – Dan King (w/guest Bill Gleason)
11/09 – Fly Amero Returns! (w/guest Mark Hoffmann)
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there 🙂
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Dottie’s Halloween costume is ready
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Stacy Boulevard Progress–with several Garden Areas
More than six garden areas being developed.
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Gloucester Smiles-404
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Visitors from Pennsylvania
Good Morning Gloucester 