Beyond protected areas: sign up for Scaling Up! October 7th conservation conference at Peabody Essex Museum
For those interested in conservation right where people live, Essex Heritage and Peabody Essex Museum are co-hosting a daylong conference focused on the big topic of Scaling Up. Local, national and international experts interested in conservation planning and policy will have a chance to share, learn and network. Register on line. The conference will take place on Friday October 7th from 8-5PM at the Peabody Essex Museum and will finish up at the Salem Visitor Center. Who will be there from your town?
Speakers and symposium participants include: Keynote P. Lynn Scarlett, Global Director Public Policy, Nature Conservancy; Bob McIntosh, National Park Service; Brent Mitchell, Atlantic Center for the Environment; Stephanie Toothman, National Park Service; Emily Bateson, Practicioners’ Network for Large Landscape Conservation; Ed Becker, Essex County Greenbelt; Amanda Babson, Coastal Landscape Adaptation, Northeast Region, National Park Service; Robert O’Connor, Director of Land and Forest Policy, MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; Janey Winchell, Sara Fraser Robbins Director, Dotty Brown Art & Nature Center, Peabody Essex Museum; Eric Hove, Metropolitan Area Planning council; Colin Novic, Greater Worcester Land Trust; Wayne Castonguay, Ipswich River Watershed Assoc; Kathy Abbott, President and CEO, Boston Harbor Now; Tim Abbott, Director Litchfield Hills Greenprint, Housatonic Valley; and Rebecca Stanfield McCown, Director, National Park Service Stewardship Institute.
Call to order, welcome, and/or moderating by: Annie Harris, CEO Essex National Heritage Commission; Mayor of Salem Kimberly Driscoll; Jay Finney of Peabody Essex Museum; and Jessica Brown, Executive Director for the New England Biolabs Foundation.
The snappy logo was created by George Courage of George Courage Creative www.georgecouragecreative.com. He also designed the scenic byway logo.

Gloucester Smiles – 379
Visitors from Germany (Deutschland)
Chelsea berry New Album Kickstarter Is Live
Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 10/2/16
Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board
Joey C ~
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.
NE Navy Band Pops Ensemble Tickets Press Release
For more Info- www.rocnavcom.org
Vietnam Era Veterans Brunch
Image ~ October 2, 2016 ~ Joey C
Gloucester Dog Park Event – Halloween
Hi Joey,
I just started a Meet-Up group called “Pomeranian People” and our first meet-up will be at the Gloucester Dog Park Halloween Photo Shoot, Costume & Agility Contest. I would appreciate it so much if you could spread the word about the Dog Park event in hopes of support of the dog park, but also anyone who is looking for a Pomeranian clan of friends… LOL.
I felt not many people knew about last years event, and if people are aware in advance I believe the turn out will be awesome. Last year together we raised a lot of money for the Gloucester Dog Park’s Annual Budget, which includes the doggy bags supplied at the park, mowing and maintenance of the grounds- which is always great news for the dogs.
This seriously awesome event is possible, because of the donations businesses and people make. There are winners for the contests and actually great gifts given to those winners. Last Years Prizes included….
GIFT CARDS GRACIOUSLY DONATED BY TD BANK NORTH IN GLOUCESTER.
GIFT BASKET DONATED BY ESSEX PET SHOP & BIRD SUPPLY
GIFT BASKET DONATED BY PETCO IN GLOUCESTER.
GIFT BASKET DONATED BY ANIMAL KRACKERS.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THIS 2016 EVENT, YOU CAN DO SO ONLINE AT WWW.GLOUCESTERDOGPARK.ORG OR SEND CHECKS TO THE GLOUCESTER FUND, 45 MIDDLE STREET, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930..AND WRITE THE GLOUCESTER DOG PARK IN THE MEMO LINE. THANK YOU!!
Also, If you are a crazy pom person… Please join us here…
Marijuana Is on the Ballot! Check out the Informational Session at the Beauport Hotel this Week.
GREAT EGRET EPIC BATTLE ROYALE
Don’t mess with these bad boys!
In no uncertain terms
The Victor
Tussles over turf pop up regularly between the egrets and herons feeding in the marsh. They often conglomerate in one small area to fish for minnows, occasionally steeling a catch from one another, and there is always one who appears to be the big kahuna of the marsh.
Free Lecture on Stress Management 10/5 at Golden Living Gloucester
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Free Lecture on Management with Dr. Candace Thompson, Medical Director Golden Living and Karen Pischke BSN, RN, Reiki Teacher this Wednesday. October 5th. 5:30 – 7 pm. Golden Living Gloucester – 272 Washington Street. Gloucester MA.
RSVP to Kathleen Hitchcock, Director of Admissions and Marketing. 978-281-0333 ext. 31.
E-MAIL and SNAIL MAIL

It is all about the light
No matter how many times I have watched the sky change it amazes me more and more. Took this early on Thursday morning.

Get Down To Cape Ann Maria For The Fall Fest- Fun For The Whole Family
Ten Foot Polecats Tonight @ Katrina’s! It’s gonna be a good one for sure…9pm Saturday 10.1.2016
http://www.tenfootpolecats.com/videos
BIO
Their sound, though hard to define, has been referred to as “punk-blues”, “gutbucket soul” and “explosive stomp and groove”. This high-octane trio from Boston, MA has been touring every year since 2008, taking their unique form of roots and blues all across the United States.
In 2013, Ten Foot Polecats were featured in Relix Magazine and their song, “Moonshine and Mud”, was featured on the accompanying October/November CD, along with songs by North Mississippi Allstars, Jack Johnson, and others. The band also had two songs (“Moonshine & Mud” and “So Good To Me”) featured on episodes 8 and 10 of the History Channel show, “Hatfield and McCoy’s”.
In 2014 Ten Foot Polecats will be traveling half way around the world and back, literally. Check out what is going on in 2014 with the band.
TFPC has been featured on the TV Series “From Dusk Till Dawn” on the El Rey Network as their song “Squeeze” was played on the third show from this season.
Touring Europe for the first time as they will be playing The Blues Rules Festival in Switzerland and Muddy Roots Europe in Belgium in June. Other dates have been scheduled in Germany, France, and possibly in The Netherlands and UK as well.
One week tour of Alaska in early August
Playing the Garvin Gate Blues Festival along with Anson Funderburgh in Louisville, Kentucky in October
Playing Moonrunners Music Festival II with Scott H Biram, Roger Alan Wade, and more in Chicago Illinois in April
Playing Muddy Roots Festival in Cookeville Tennessee on Labor Day Weekend
Playing Dark Horse Brewery Festival in Marshall,Michigan in August
Playing The Dead of Summer Festival in New Hampshire in July
Scheduled to open for “The Moody Blues” in New Hampshire in August
Touring with Molly Gene One Whoaman Band in May. Tour stops include Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
Touring with The Cannibal Ramblers in October. Tour stops include Kentucky, Tennessee, Delta area (TBD), Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio and/or Michigan
…..and as usual Ten Foot Polecats will be playing regionally across the Northeast throughout the year.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Jay Scheffler (Vocals, Harp)
Jim Chilson (Guitar)
Chad Rousseau (Drums)
DISCOGRAPHY:
2013 – “Undertow” (Hillgrass Bluebilly Records)
2010 – “I Get Blamed For Everything I Do” (Hillgrass Bluebilly Records)
2009 – “Sterno Soup” (Independent)
SHOWCASED AT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:
2014 Blues Rules Festival – Switzerland
2014 Muddy Roots Europe – Belgium
2014 Muddy Roots Music Festival – Cookeville, TN
2014 Moonrunners II – Chicago, IL
2014 Garvin Gate Blues Festival – Louisville, KY
2014 Dead of Summer Music Festival – NH
2013 Muddy Roots Music Festival – Cookeville, TN
2013 Heavy Rebel Weekender XIII – Winston Salem, NC
2013 Return to Milltown VII – Palmer, MA
2012 Bloody Roots Music Festival – Worcester, MA
2012 Deep Blues Festival – Cleveland, OH
2012 New England Winter Blues Festival – Salisbury, MA
2011 Muddy Roots Music Festival – Cookeville, TN
2011 Deep Blues Festival – Cleveland, OH
2011 Heavy Rebel Weekender XI – Winston Salem, NC
2011 Heavy Hammer Jamboree – Three Rivers, MI
2011 Roots, Rock & Deep-Blues Festival – Minneapolis, MN
2011 Return To Milltown V – Palmer, MA
2011 Bloody Roots Music Festival – Worcester, MA
2010 Muddy Roots Music Festival – Cookeville, TN
2010 Heavy Rebel Weekender X – Winston Salem, NC
2010 Return to Milltown IV – Palmer, MA
2010 Hot Rod & Kustom Fallout V – South Glastonbury, CT
2009 Deep Blues Festival – Minneapolis, MN
2009 Keene Music Festival – Keene, NH
2008 Keene Music Festival – Keene, NH
2008 Boston Music Festival – Boston, MA
Gloucester Smiles – 378
Visitors from Connecticut
Little visitors from Kentucky
This weekend we have my godson Jason and his family, Paige, Ethan and Riddick visiting from Kentucky. After traveling half the day yesterday, we took them for a walk down to Annisquam Light to expel some energy on the beach and check off the first thing on Ethan’s list which was “visiting a lighthouse”. On Sunday the kids will be seeing their first Red Sox game and what a perfect first game to attend!! Loving the special gift they brought us too!
Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 10/1/16
Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board
JOEY C ~
A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted tohttp://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.
Gloucester Youth Fishermen Charity Golf Tournament 10/24 930am @ Ferncroft
IMAGE ~ SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 ~ GLOUCESTER YOUTH FISHERMEN FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING
Gloucester Youth Fishermen Halloween Dance – 10/21 7pm @ Mile Marker One
IMAGE ~ SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 ~ GLOUCESTER YOUTH FISHERMEN FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING
Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute – Open House
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 ~ GLOUCESTER MARINE GENOMICS INSTITUTE
Saturday, October 15, 2016
1:00-3:00pm
55 Blackburn Center, Gloucester MA 01930
Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) is Gloucester’s new marine science institute, dedicated to bringing modern biotechnology science to the study of marine life. On October 15, we are hosting an Open House for the community, where you can see our facility, meet the staff and learn more about our research programs on cod, lobster, and the Stellwagen Sanctuary.
The Gloucester Biotechnology Academy is another program at GMGI, which trains high school graduates for entry level jobs as lab technicians. At the Open House, you will also have a chance to learn more about this exciting new education and career opportunity.
For more information please email: jennifer.hale@gmgi.org
Another Day, Another Free Entree AND Dessert Just For Having A Free Serenintee Rewards Card
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Just got this in my email, if you aren’t a member of their FREE Rewards Card program yet, make sure you sign up now so you don’t miss out on your next surprise Reward.
Sign up here- http://sereniteerestaurants.com/about/rewards-program
Hi Joey,
You’re about to complete another lap around the sun so we’re putting a free entrée and dessert on your Rewards Card.

Scorpios are known for their love of intensity. We’d like to help you have an intensely good time.
Creating great celebrations is what we do for a living. We’re in the business of making it easy to have fun. We work all day to create a menus of delicious food and drink to choose from, we set the table, promptly bring you exactly what you ask for, and clean the dishes! All you have to do it tell us how many are in your party.
You – the birthday kid…
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WELCOME TO ANGIE’S ALPACAS – A BRAND NEW LOCAL ALPACA YARN AND GIFT SHOP!
Angela Marshall is simply amazing. Since the last time I stopped by to say hello and visit her beautiful alpacas, which was only several weeks ago, she has set up a charming shop in a tiny little red shed that was recently added to the Marshall family compound of farm buildings. Freshly scrubbed, painted, and wares beautifully displayed, there is something for everyone in this petite shop.
The skeins of yarn are shorn and spun from her alpacas and come in a lovely array of soft, natural shades, from creamy white to rich chocolatey browns and blacks. Alpaca, which is as luxurious as cashmere, is not only one of the warmest fibers, it is not in the least itchy.
At Angie’s Alpacas you’ll find alpaca hats, mittens, hand warmers, scarves, socks, super comfortable felted alpaca insoles, and much more.
The alpaca named Magnolia came over to check out the above afghan-in-progress. Christy Marshall, now living in Georgia, is visiting the family farm and is crocheting the throw. The white in the afghan comes from Magnolia!
Presently, Angie’s Alpacas is open by appointment. Call 978-729-7180 or email Angela at Angiez65@hotmail.com. As the shop becomes established, so too will the hours. A website and Facebook page, created by Angela’s daughter Jenn, are underway. Angie’s Alpacas is located at Marshall’s Farm, 148 Concord Street, Gloucester.
You can see Angie’s Alpacas yarns and accessories tomorrow, Saturday, October 1st, at the Fall Festival at Mile Marker One. If the weather isn’t too inclement, the Marshall’s alpacas will be there as well. Admission to the festival is free.
See previous post about the Marshall’s alpaca yarn here.
Harumby is growing so quickly, both eating hay and nursing simultaneously.
That’s Angela in the background. She works from sunup till well past sundown. It’s a tremendous amount of work taking care of the alpacas, all the farm animals, and managing the office at Marshall’s Landscaping Supply.
Harumby’s Mom, Stormy, has the most intense gaze. She is always on high alert and doesn’t miss a thing that goes on at the farmyard.
Frightful Sight on Main Street




















