This Saturday, December 6th, Operation Keep Gloucester Warm returns to Trinity Church with free coats and winter essentials for anyone in our community who needs them.
We need your help to get the word out — please share this flyer far and wide!
Post it, text it, send it to a friend, hang it at work… every share helps a neighbor stay warm all winter long.
Thank you to our amazing volunteers, partners, and donors who’ve been showing up with so much kindness this season. This community makes magic happen.
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Gloucester, we’re in the home stretch! There’s ONE WEEK LEFT to donate to Machaca’s Christmas Toy Drive! Donations are distributed by the Gloucester Police Community Impact Unit, and we need your help to make this final week the biggest one yet! 💛
From now through December 10th, we’re collecting NEW & UNWRAPPED toys to bring holiday joy to families right here in our community. Every gift matters. Every donation brings a smile to a child who needs it. 🎁❤️
TOY DRIVE FINALE EVENT — DON’T MISS IT!
Wednesday, December 10th | 5–7 PM at Machaca
Bring your last-minute donations and join us for an unforgettable night!
📸 Photo fun with our kid-friendly bat-themed superhero
STAY FOR DINNER — IT’S KIDS EAT FREE WEDNESDAY!
Every Wednesday at Machaca, Kids Eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entrée.
So drop off a toy, take some fun holiday photos, and let us take care of dinner!
💛 Let’s Finish Strong, Gloucester!
With just one week left, let’s rally together and PACK that donation box.
Thank you for helping us make the season brighter for families across our city. ✨
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Angel Wings Wellness is now under new management and has rebranded as “Peace Love and CBD Collective.” We still offer the same premium CBD products to support your wellness, along with free consultations and personalized guidance.
Plus, we have incorporated Glosta Grooves! Check out our wicked cool, locally made treasures—from vibrant hand-dyed apparel to unique gifts from talented local artisans. Come explore our colorful, fun-filled collection and celebrate the hippie inside us all!
Home Grown Tie Dye and Other Wicked Cool Fun Stuff!
While official opening night isn’t until December 13th, GHS Hockey has a scrimmage tomorrow, Thursday, December 4th @ 4:30. Come cheer these boys on. They’ve been skating hard this preseason to get ready for a great season!
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The Gloucester Elks will be hosting a Holiday Sip and Shop on Atlantic Road this Saturday Dec 6. It’s a very popular even full of familiar and new local vendors. Make plans in your day to stop by! Ask Pat D about her holiday show special!!
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Staying Healthy Through the Winter: Herbal Program for Health and Wellness Tuesday, December 16 | 1:30–3:00 PM Community Room | Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester
Discover natural ways to support your health through the cold and flu season at the Sawyer Free Library with Rivka Schwartz of Health and Hearth, a local herbal and wellness practice.
In this informative and practical workshop, you’ll:
Explore simple strategies to help strengthen your immune system
Learn about herbs with antiviral properties
Discover how to make herbal teas and long-lasting herbal tinctures/extracts
The program will include samples, take-home recipes, and an information packet so you can continue your wellness journey at home.
Pat Dalpiaz and I Will Be Partying Our Asses Off – Come Shop With Us At 44 Main Street Thursday Night For Ladies Night! “Refreshments” Free Gift Bag With Purchase, Huge Promotions!
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The Rocky Neck Art Colony, in partnership with the Rocky Neck Cultural District, is pleased to announce the third annual Rocky Neck Holiday Art Trek on Saturday, December 13, from 12–5 PM. This festive community event invites visitors to explore the galleries, studios, shops, and restaurants of Gloucester’s historic Rocky Neck Cultural District while discovering unique, locally crafted holiday gifts.
Guests will find a broad selection of original artwork and artisan-made items, including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, and other one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for holiday giving.
Participants may start their journey at any of the ten participating businesses, where they can pick up a Holiday Art Trek Passport—or download it in advance at www.rockyneckartcolony.org. Visitors who collect stamps from all ten locations are invited to stop by The Salted Cod to enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate and receive a free gift.
Highlights of this year’s Art Trek include:
· Artisans Makers Market at Gloucester Stage Company
· A behind-the-scenes look at tools and techniques at David Calvo Wood Carving Studio
· Artist demonstrations and live music at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center
· Local Artisan Market, mulled wine, cider, and pub fare at 51 Rocky Neck Restaurant
· Holiday gifts and refreshments at East Gloucester Provisions and Moxie Gallery
· And many more festive stops throughout the district.
For details and to download your Holiday Art Trek Passport, visit www.rockyneckartcolony.org. Join us on Saturday, December 13, and experience the creative spirit and holiday warmth of Rocky Neck.
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Gloucester… you already know what the first week of December means.
It’s LAAAAADIES NIGHT.
And Machaca is right in the middle of the action.
While you’re bouncing around downtown grabbing those holiday steals, make sure you swing into Machaca because every woman who walks in gets a FREE raffle ticket for our Ladies Night Raffle Basket!
There’s a new game in town on Main St between Kalamata and The Franklin. They appear to be preparing to open soon with Jeans for Every Body. Welcome to town!
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The City of Gloucester is offering one free two-hour parking session per day on Main Street this holiday season to support downtown businesses and make it easier for residents and visitors to shop, dine, and enjoy local events. From Thursday, November 27 to Wednesday, December 31, free parking will be available on the entirety of Main Street in Zones 2 and 6. Important Reminder Free parking is not automatic. To receive the free two-hour session, drivers must start a parking session at a kiosk or through the Flowbird app by entering their license plate information.
How to Activate Your Free 2-Hour Session At a Kiosk: Press the check mark (✔) button. Enter your license plate number. Press the check mark again. Press the check mark one final time to start your free session. No payment is required or accepted for the free session.
Using the Flowbird App: Log in to the Flowbird app. Select the appropriate Main Street zone (Zone 2 or Zone 6). Enter your license plate number. Confirm to activate your free two-hour session.
Rules and Limits: Free parking is available once per day per vehicle. The two-hour time limit will be strictly enforced. Free parking applies only to Main Street Zones 2 and 6. Vehicles parked longer than two hours may receive a parking violation.
Additional Information A free 20-minute parking session remains available in all other zones, where regular parking regulations will continue to be enforced.
Drivers are reminded to always check posted signs for zone information, time limits, and enforcement hours.
This initiative is part of the City’s broader effort to support downtown businesses and encourage residents and visitors to spend time in the heart of Gloucester throughout the holiday season.
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Good Morning Gloucester 