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Fun Night at Stage Fort Visitor Center and yes that’s Joey’s photograph
On a cover.
UPDATE: for more images please see Mayor Sefatia Romeo-Theken’s 40+ photos of the event

Carol Thistle thanking Joey for the Discover Gloucester cover photo.
Stage Fort Visitor Center is officially open for the season. It was a full house last night.
Speaking of generosity: I recognized many of the returning volunteers who fill the shifts necessary to greet and assist all who walk through the door. Or around the gorgeous wrap around porch. The volunteers are a fun, dedicated group.
The opening always feels optimistic and festive. Local restaurants provided tasty signature appetizers and munchies. Laura Baker, proprietor of Castle Manor Inn, kept the table looking great all night.
Everyone takes a few moments to announce their business and any updates. Last night was no different, for instance: Vista Motel has a new, big pool; Cape Ann Marina will be making it easier for people to rent boats by matching clients with captains and vessels; the upcoming schooner race is not ‘competitive’, right?; the new concierge for Beauport Hotel put up his hand and a hello; and Sarah Oaks is fabulously readying the Maritime Gloucester shop.
I let people know that one HarborWalk marker may not be available for Hunt the HarborWalk tracing. It’s the marker at Norman’s Woe in Solomon Jacobs Park and public landing. The park should be open this weekend– and throughout the summer. Keep in mind it’s only a temporary look and opening. The park will close back up after the busy summer season. They may install that HarborWalk marker for the summer, too.





Graceful morning

5:33am
Congratulations to FOB Pauline Bresnahan

Congratulations to Pauline Bresnahan selected as Unsung Heroine 2016 from the City of Gloucester for her volunteer efforts to collect donations of flags for our Boulevard, to provide flags for our schools and to give returning troops and their families with care packages consisting of gifts certificates from local businesses. Thank you for all you do! We’re proud of you Pauline!!
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Captains from Seven Seas Whale Watching
Captains from Seven Seas Whale Watching
Shameless plug…
Since Fiesta is right around the corner (26 days to be exact!) I thought someone might be looking for a momento or Father’s Day Gift for the Fiesta Fanatic in their lives. I have a few sets of these left. They are 4×4 coasters, with cork backs. The set is $39.95. If you are interested shoot me an email at shutterbythesea@comcast.net. I’ll be working on putting up some Fiesta photographs on my website this weekend so if you want to check it out you can find my work at www.shutterbythesea.com. All my printing is done locally by the awesome James and Anna at Cape Ann Giclee so check out their site as well!

New Car, New Car Keys…Needed a New Key Chain
I seriously needed a new key chain. My commander was just that much taller than my new car and I’ve discovered…over and over again, each time I get behind the wheel…that my keys now actually whack me in the knee the entire time I drive.
So, as I often do when looking for something particular and yet original, I took to Etsy.
I custom ordered my color block “sun, sand, sea, and salt” key chain and it came in the mail yesterday. Love.
New Business Gloucester Bike Rental
They’ll deliver bikes to you. Perfect!

Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 5/27/16
Cape Ann Community
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.
Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church seeks part-time administrator
Image ~ May 27, 2016 ~ Rose
Hepatitis C Initiative for Baby Boomers
May 26, 2016 ~ Gloucester Health Department
The public is encouraged to attend a Hepatitis C Community Event on June 8th at 6:00 PM at the Rose Baker Senior Center (6 Manuel F. Lewis St., Gloucester) to learn the facts about Hepatitis C and discuss the high prevalence rates in those born 1945-1965. For more information please contact Public Health Nurse, Kelley Ries, at 978-282-8023.
Beauport Hotel Fire Pit and NowTaking Reservations!

SUNRISE SUBLIME GOOD HARBOR BEACH
NPR’S OPEN STUDIO WITH JARED BOWEN FEATURING GLOUCESTER STAGE LETTICE AND LOVAGE!
Friday evening at 8:30pm, WGBH’s Open Studio with Jared Bowen will be featuring Gloucester Stage Company’s Lettice and Lovage. The show airs again on Saturday at 5:30am. Open Studio weekly spotlights arts and culture from around the region. For more information, visit the Open Studio web page here.
See too Wednesday’s Boston Globe review here. A grand tour from Lindsay Crouse in ‘Lettice and Lovage’
Packed House For The #GloucesterMA Tourism Kick Off At The Visitor Center
Portrait of Pride

Tee Shirts
Thank you Joey C. for donating the profits from the sale of Good Morning Gloucester’s sweatshirts for The One Hour at a Time Gang to get some Tee shirts made. We would also like to thank FOB Pat D. for her donation. The One Hour at a Time Gang would like to thank Vickie Van Ness for helping with the logo. I went to Seaside Graphics and had them made. We should always try to shop local. Did some research and realized that Vista Print’s quote was actually $30.00 more than Seaside Graphics. Being able to walk up to the counter at Seaside Graphics and get the quote, and take delivery in person was a far better experience than trying to deal sight unseen over the phone or internet. Again shopping local helps the community and saves you money.

Summer Must Be Getting Close

Sailor Stan’s is now open Thursday through Sunday – Open at 7:00am. The bacon, avocado, tomato omlette is yummy.
E.J. Lefavour
New friends from Ohio

A Link to “A Kids’ Guide to Cape Ann 2016”
Here is a link to
“A Kids’ Guide to Cape Ann 2016”
Click Here to Download the PDF
This booklet is the product of The Dusky Foundation and is a gift to Cape Ann families from Linzee and Beth Coolidge. Linzee and Beth wanted to advocate for families on Cape Ann to be sure that kids are finding healthy and fun activities for their summer break.
The booklet is also a resource guide for all families of summer and year round activities offered throughout Cape Ann and beyond.
Inclusive activities are listed alphabetically from dance to farms to preschools to yacht clubs and beyond!
The booklet finishes with road races, festivals, green spaces, ongoing events by town, and “worth the drive.”
And It’s all in YOUR backyard!
There are no ads involved — just pure family fun!
Dave Sags Blues Party Tonight with Greg Luttrell and Benny Benson 8:30pm 5.26.2016 It’s gonna be smokin!

I’m so excited about all the fun for me this weekend that I’ve practically burst my diaper. Let’s be quick about it:
Thursday night: Rhumb Line: Greg Lutrell is back from China and along with Benny Benson, Fred’s insurance is going to go up.

Saturday night: John Keegan® and Madhouse™ lays waste to the stage at Captain Carlo’s here in beautiful, clogged, Downtown Gloucester. 9 to 12
Sunday night: I join Stovall Brown and Johnny Juxo for some real dice-shaking fun at Terry O’Rielly’s in downtown Newton.5 to 9
Monday night: close out the long weekend by enjoying the groovy sounds of Tony and Samantha Goddess plus friends like John Cameron ,Steevee Chaggaris, and meself at the Mile Magic Marker at the CA Marina. 5 to 8. Whoo, boy, I’m pooped already! Dave…

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