Visitors from Great Britain
This couple had been kayaking off of Good Harbor Beach, out to the islands.
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Patiently awaiting the grapes!
Every year our family (& friends) get together in the fall to have fun making some VINO! In the past we’ve tried many varieties of reds, Chilean, Nero D’Avolo, and Sangiovese. This past week we put our grape order in for 26 cases of Montepulciano grapes grown in Northern California but originating in the Abruzzo region of Italy. This comes out to be about 936 lbs of grapes which will yield 50 gallons of wine that The Mathews’ will enjoy at all of our family gatherings throughout the year!! We never know when the grapes will come in and are pretty much slaves to the harvest for the month of October….so until then…we will sip some Sangiovese from last year and patiently await the grapes!!
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Backwards Best Wishes
An airplane pulling this “Best Wishes Brett and Matt” flew over my deck several times over the weekend. I’m not sure who you are but, Best Wishes for sure!
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This sums up my thoughts on the upcoming Presidential Election to a t.
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Feather & Wedge Opens September 13th At 5 Main St Rockport!
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Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 9/13/16
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.
Gloucester Flu Clinics
September 13, 2016 ~ Gloucester Health Department
Mark your calendars! The Gloucester Health Department is offering FREE Flu shots. Everyone 6 months and older can receive the flu shot. Please bring your health insurance cards. We do accept uninsured individuals. Questions? Contact Public Health Nurse, Kelley Ries, at 978-325-5266.
Help protect yourself, your friends, and your community by getting the Flu shot! 
NeedyMeds Presentation: Options to Help You Pay for Medications
SeniorCare Inc. 
will host a presentation by Richard J. Sagall, M.D. regarding the difficulties many people face when trying to pay for their medications and options to explore to help on Thursday, October 13, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the SeniorCare offices located at 49 Blackburn Center in Gloucester, MA.
Everyday too many people face the dilemma of paying for healthcare or paying bills, rent and buying food. What they don’t know is that there may be help for them with their healthcare costs. NeedyMeds is the best single resource for information about these programs. In this presentation, Dr. Sagall will take you on an exploration of all the available types of help and how to best find programs.
Dr. Richard M. Sagall received his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo. After completing his family practice residency at the Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME, he practiced family medicine and occupational medicine there for nearly 20 years. During that time he began NeedyMeds. Dr. Sagall has written articles on assistance programs and occupational medicine topics for a number of publications. He has given presentations on patient assistance programs and occupational medicine throughout the country.
There is no charge for the workshop. For information and to reserve your space, contact Tracy Arabian at SeniorCare Inc. at 978-281-1750 x-508 or tracy.arabian@seniorcareinc.org.
Join Us for the $25k Game!
September 12, 2016 ~ chambercacc
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR CHAMBER’S ANNUAL $25,000 GAME
Reserve your ticket for the BEST ODDS in town!
Join the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, October 6, for the Chamber’s annual $25,000 Game. The event will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at The Gloucester House Restaurant, 63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA, and one person will walk away the lucky winner of $10,000. As one of the most exciting and fun-filled events on Cape Ann this Fall, it will also feature a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and much more. A total of $25,000 in prizes!
Tickets are available on a first come first served basis at the Chamber office located at 33 Commercial Street in Gloucester and are $100 each. A limit of 500 tickets will be sold. Each ticket admits the ticket holder and one guest to the Gloucester House festivities on October 6 th and includes a light dinner. Prizes are as follows:
Grand Prize: $10,000
2nd Prize: $5,000
3rd Prizes: $2,500
4th Prizes: $1,000 each (6 lucky winners)
5th Prize: $500 (3 lucky winners)
Total: $25,000
TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! To reserve your ticket for the Best Odds in town, please visit the Cape Ann Chamber today or call us at 978-283-1601. More information can also be found on capeannchamber.com.
Rockport PTO FUNdraiser At Studio Crepe October 12th
O’Maley Academy 2016 – 2017 After School Program
September 11, 2016 ~ GloucesterU
O’Maley Academy at O’Maley Innovation Middle School in Gloucester
2016 – 2017 Schedule:Fall session – September 12th through November 17th
Winter session – December 2th through February 16th
Spring session – March 6th through May 4th
The online sign up form is up and running on our website:
https://sites.google.com/a/gloucesterschools.com/o-maley-academy/
Contact: omaleyacademy@gloucesterschools.com
At O’Maley Academy, students enjoy digging deeper into personal interests, thinking critically, improving their communication and leadership skills with peers and adults, and having fun. O’Maley Academy is open to all Gloucester middle school age students, is a free program, and runs Monday through Thursday 2:00 – 4:30. There is also a six week summer program.
Allison Cousins is starting as the new Site Coordinator. Ms. Cousins is a guidance counselor at O’Maley, and has extensive experience with after school programs and summer programming. Graham Epple, who teaches Health, will be the new Family Engagement Coordinator.
O’Maley Academy is offering a huge range of programs in STEM, the arts, and health and wellness. Two highlights are: Our well-known drama theater program will begin creating the spring production of Mulan, Jr. with the support of the Set and Costume Design program, and we will run full-day Project Adventure field trips filled with challenges and team-building exercises.
O’Maley Academy Fall Offerings 2016
Monday:
- Lego Construction Class
- Drama
- A5 Health and Wellnes 6th Grade
- Kerbal Space Program/ Flight Simulator
Tuesday:
- MineCraft Club at Sawyer Free Library
- Creative Crew at Art Haven
- Sound Harbor Music
Wednesday:
- A5 Health and Wellness 7th and 8th Grade
- Drama
- Beginning Computer Coding
- Advanced Computer Coding
- Theater Set and Costume Design
Thursday:
- Lego Construction Class
- Robotics
- Mountain Biking
- Theatre and Improv Games
- Backyard Growers
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Power Yoga Basics
More Cape Ann Wellness News http://www.capeannwellness.com
This two hour workshop will be a combination of practice, demonstration, and discussion. Johnna will show you how to do the essential poses of a power yoga practice. You will learn how to modify poses as you build strength or heal from injury. She’ll discuss the how-to of practicing at a studio (what to bring, what to wear, what if….. no question too small!) so that you can join all levels classes with confidence.
Johnna has walked the path from yoga beginner through serious student to yoga teacher. She is eager to support you as you start your own practice. This workshop will be fun, informative, and leave you feeling ready to BEGIN.
$30 per person. Please bring a mat, towel, water, and a yoga block. The room will be heated to 80*, you will get a healthy sweat.
Sign up HERE
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The 4th “Smith Cove Striper Tournament”
Took place on Saturday September 10, 2016 and was a great success.
A special thanks to Lenny Linquata of The Gloucester House Restaurant who allowed us to use the Blue Collar Lobster Co. to weigh in and cook up some of the catch.
We had 33 participants which made for some great competition.
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FALL SAILING ABOARD THE SCHOONER THOMAS E. LANNON
The beautiful (and wonderfully fun) Schooner Thomas Lannon continues to offer sailing excursions throughout autumn. Check out their website here for availability.
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Kim’s Upcoming Lectures and Workshops September/October
Dear Friends,
Please join me tonight at 7pm at the Sea Spray Garden Club where I will be giving my “Habitat Garden” workshop and screening several short films. This event is free and open to the public. I hope to see you there!
I am looking forward to presenting the “Pollinator Garden” program for the Winter Garden Club of Marblehead on the morning of October 4th. On October 17th. I am the guest speaker for the Sharon Garden Club and will be presenting the lecture “Beauty on the Wing; Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly.” For more information please visit the Events Page of my website.
I am currently booking programs for 2016-2017-2018 and would be delighted to present to your club, library, school, and private or public event. See the Programs Page of my website and feel free to contact me at kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com with any questions.
Read what Mim Frost, the Program Chair for the Ipswich Town and Country Garden Club, had to say about the Life Story of the Black Swallowtail Butterfly film and program that I recently gave to her club:
Hi Kim.
How often does something you’ve looked forward to for a long time live up to your expectations? Not often. But last night at Ebsco your presentation, including your film, your comments and your Q&A were just about perfect in my book! I’ll smile as I remember the evening.
I liked having the trailer for the monarch film first. You gave the group something to look forward to. Jesse Cook’s music is an excellent choice, I think. I drum to his music often. I was pleased with the questions and with your answers. It’s obvious you’ve done a lot of research. The way you answered questions made the group comfortable. Very nice! And the film. What can I say. I’d seen clips, but seeing the whole thing was something I won’t forget. I especially liked your reference to other butterflies and your comparison of the swallowtail with the monarch. Liv’s voice was just right for the commentary!
I know from experience that the presenter is the harshest critic of the presentation. I hope you were feeling pleased with your work last night. I’d be happy to repeat the whole evening!
All the best to you,
Mim
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Salty kids playing in the creek
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LIVING PROVERBS – A WEEKLY DRAMA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT EXPLORES THE THEME OF “WHY?”
WHEN? 3-4pm (10 weeks) Each Tuesday, Sept 13th – November 15th
WHERE? St. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 48 Middle St., Gloucester
WHO? Facilitated by Dr. “D” (DiPrima) for young adults – Ages 10 – 15
WHAT? Using proverbs from around the world, participants will explore meaning through a variety of dramatic forms – Theatre games, movement, music, dramatic play, Storydrama, Improvisation and Reader’s Theatre
COST? $100, need based scholarships available
Contact: Jay DiPrima 978-283-1708 or jay@stjohnsgloucester.org
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WHY IS JOEY WEARING A METS RING??
Jim Dalpiaz works with the Mets and let Joey try on his ring. Wow, does it ever weigh a ton! So nice to see Pat and Jim Dalpiaz at Sunday’s podcast. And thanking them too for bringing the supper yummy selection of Virgilio’s cookies!
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Music Around Town ~ September 12-18, 2016
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The Annisquam Exchange Furniture Sale
Here is example of a great dining room table that will be at the Furniture Sale at the Annisquam Exchange.
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Today’s Gloucester Daily Times: Mark Nestor LTE Women Should Not be Afraid to Serve in the Military
Stacy Boulevard construction update: historic Blynman the Cut Bridge
Two hundred feet of canal gravity wall is being reconstructed, extending from the bridge tender’s house around where you see visible in the photographs. This section of sea wall was dry laid granite block. The ebb and flow of tides and wakes took an inevitable toll, pulling debris material–like migrating soil— out from behind the wall. Over time the blocks settled, sidewalks sagged, and ruptures framed views into hollow voids 15 feet deep. Weakened considerably, areas were cordoned off until funding (Seaport Advisory and Executive Office of Environmental Affairs) was secured. The bridge tender’s house is abandoned which is why there is a temporary structure across the street. The state will be rebuilding that at a later date; the control house and the bridge are MassDOT purview and “likely a number of years out until a final plan is done.”
The new sea wall is the “mack daddy of building construction” befitting such an iconic locale. DPW is reusing the same gorgeous rugged blocks and materials, but now there’s footing where there never was any. The historic granite face is tied to reinforced steel. There’s a concrete core wall. Mike Hale Director of Gloucester’s Department of Public Works said the City is mindful of retaining the aesthetics and history, pronouncing any new stone “modular, lego-like” build an anathema to the site and residents.
Thanks to DPW for forwarding these details with labeled drawings explaining the infrastructure behind what’s visible:
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GHS Football vs Lynn Classical
The Fishermen win their opening game defeating Lynn Classical with just a couple of minutes left on the game clock. Kind of a typical Gloucester-Lynn Classical game!
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Gloucester Smiles-358
Good Morning Gloucester 