Welcome to Canada (no political joke intended)

Posted on by Nichole S.

We arrived safely in Montreal and learned a couple of things along the way.

  1.  Hockey gear takes up much more room than flip flops and bathing suits when packing the car for a vacation
  2. The boys can get along for more than two hours, but less than three, when sitting right next to each other in the back seat.
  3. Burlington, VT has some pretty cool whales’ tails on the side of Route 89.
  4. The sunsets in Northern Vermont as spectacular.
  5. “Records of Birth” even with an official raised seal….are indeed NOT the same thing as “Birth Certificates.”  Oops.  Even so, we were allowed access into Canada (with some strong disapproval from the border patrol), but we’re not 100% certain of what will happen on the return trip home.
  6. When taking the boys to Canada for a weekend hockey tournament, you need to let go pretty quickly and accept the fact that this is their vacation and not yours.  We are simply along for the ride.
  7. A “Brasserie Sportive” is neither a Sports Bra or a strip club for athletically built women….but is, in fact, just a sports bar.
  8. Canadian hockey fans (and entire restaurant’s worth) will hoot and holler like it is the Stanley Cup…even when it is just a regular game.

We are excited to see what the rest of today brings!

Local Veterans read picture book, Heroes in Our Neighborhood, aloud to elementary school classes this week

Posted on by Catherine

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This past week Cape Ann Veterans Services brought copies of the children’s picture book, Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood, and super volunteer readers, into our local Kindergarten, first and second grades to read aloud in the classes. Copies of the book were gifted to the classroom libraries. Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood ©2012 is by Valerie Pfundstein with illustrations by Aaron Anderson and foreword by John Vigiano Sr., a Marine Veteran and retired FDNY Captain, who honors his sons’ memories (both lost on 9/11) by volunteering his time and resources to Gold Star families and wounded heroes.

Volunteer readers at East Gloucester School: Members of the US Coast Guard Station, Gloucester, Navy/Veteran/Gloucester Police Department Officer Kevin Hicks and marine Corps Veteran Michael S. Grossi who read to his son’s class. 

Volunteer readers at West Parish: members of the the US Coast Guard Station  Gloucester; David Parisi Air Force Veteran who read to his daughter’s class; Marine Corps Veteran/State Trooper Tim Sova who read to his daughter’s clas; Coast Guard and Marine Veteran/deputy harbor master Chad Johnson; Vietnam War Marine Veteran Brian O’Connor; Army Veteran Anthony Trupiano who recently returned home; Ray Towns Army Veteran/commander of Gloucester Amvets; and Korean War Veteran Melvin Olson .

Volunteer readers at Plum Cove: Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans Services Francisco Urena, Marine Veteran; Trina Parisi-O’Donnell, Air Force Veteran whose son attends Plum Cove; Police Officer Brendan Chipperini and Vionette Vee Chipperini Army Veterans; Gloucester Sea Cadet Commander Robert Pallazolla Air Force Veteran; Police Officer Chris Frates Coast Guard Veteran; Richard J Cavanaugh, Army Veteran; and Devan Smith and Mike Pillelli of US Coast Guard Station, Gloucester

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Adam Curcuru telling Pauline Bresnahan and Anita Coullard Dziedziek about the book last month.

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All Vets Enjoy A Free Meal at The Farm Bar and Grille This Veteran’s Day

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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This Veteran’s Day, we honor the men and women who serve our country, past and present. Join us and enjoy a free entree for all vets. Thank you for your service.

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March Preview: The 2017 GMG CD Case Calendars Available For Pre-Order

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER

They should be in by Monday afternoon.

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My 12 favorite images in a CD case calendar.

My favorite local images in a 12 month CD case calendar. Perfect for holiday gifts and easy to ship. If you order 5 calendars I will automatically add a 6th calendar to your order.  You know it’s going to happen, right?  Some fringe friend or family member is going to show up at your doorstep with a gift out of nowhere.  What do you have?  A couple of these beautiful Gloucester Calendars on hand so you don’t get caught off guard. #Boom!

Live Blogging: Taste of Cape Ann

Posted on by Catherine

Delicious food and drink and fundraiser for the YMCA! More photos coming of all the amazing restaurants and businesses. Come on down to Cruiseport (clam chowder from them)! Oh mY, the Cevice from Passports Restaurant! The bruschetta from Tonno!…

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GLOUCESTER MARINE RAILWAYS MAN AT WORK

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DIVA JEWELRY SHOP STOREWIDE HOLIDAY SALE

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Announcing the First Storewide Holiday Sale at our New Gloucester Location!

161 Main Street and everything is on sale, even the brand new pieces! And there are some extraordinary pieces!!!

Dates:
Saturday November 12th – Sunday, November 27th (closed 11/24)

Hours:
Tuesdays – Thursdays: 10:30am – 5:30pm
Fridays and Saturdays: 10:30am – 6:30pm
Sundays: 11:00am – 5:00pm

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Neighborhood Toy Store Day

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

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Visit our own Toodeloos at 142 Main Street, Gloucester, MA  for a fun day.

Neighborhood toy store day is this Saturday, November 12! Please join us for fun and free giveaways from 12 noon to 4 PM. Every child gets a prize…. A small token of our gratitude for shopping locally and supporting your small neighborhood toy store – US!