BOWL TO BUILD SCHOOL GARDENS with us at Cape Ann Lanes
Join Backyard Growers for family fun at Cape Ann Lanes to support all eight Backyard Growers-managed school gardens in Gloucester this spring. We’ll be planting fresh spring crops with 2,000 students in March and April to harvest together in June, and enjoy in cafeteria taste tests.
Your ticket will include all-you-can-bowl for two hours and exciting raffle prizes. Make sure you enjoy the on-site arcade and in-house brew pub. We’ll be collabing with Laneside Pub to create a special Backyard Growers brew for the event.
It’s going to be an awesome night!
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“My name is Jim Tarantino and I have been rowing dories in Gloucester Harbor for over 40 years! Now that I am retired, I am fulfilling a dream to build, and make available to the public, the “Heart o’ Gloucester”, a traditional Grand Banks Dory, for adventures and to honor the Maritime Heritage of Gloucester’s great fishing history!
Summer of 2025, follow along as we take her from Gloucester, MA to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia!
Every penny of funds raised will go to:
– Trailer and transportation
– Maintenance & dockage fees
– A webpage and provisions, where you will get updates on the 600-mile maiden voyage and future trip”
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We stopped for lunch at the Brown Dog on Central St in Ipswich recently because we were looking for a welcoming sit down pub like atmosphere. This fills the bill. Friendly service, varied menu and welcoming atmoshere are my top 3 parameters. I tried the (new to me) Northern End style sausage and pepper sandwich and Jim had a yummy fish sandwich. My sandwich was excellent and I think Jim agreed as there were no leftovers. The place is adorned with dog pictures and not just brown dogs either! I finished off with an Irish coffee which was a perfect ending to a lovely lunch.
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While we’re waiting for spring foliage and fauna to become more active, here are some favorite Eastern Point storm photographs.
Some of us remember the “Great Blizzard of ’78” [and of course, The Perfect Storm].But our storms occur often. Thacher Island, from Brace Rock. [2001]Winter surf at sunset. [2003]Wave fireworks. [2013]Exciting day at the Eastern Point lighthouse; the shed is no longer there. [2013]Spring waves. Caribbean colors. [2016]The Gloucester fishing fleet has always challenged the weather. [2018]Looking up at wave crests, from the Audubon sanctuary. [2020]The sea working itself into a frenzy at Brace Cove. [2021]Ominous weather conditions outside Brace Cove. [2022]A wave with personality, Eastern Point lighthouse. [2022]Colliding waves. [2022]This duck is unperturbed by the Northeast storm. [2022]Double-decker wave. [2024]
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Thanks again so much for helping to get more eyes on these animals! This week we have a special TRIO (yes that’s right, a bonded trio of cats) who are looking to find their fuuuurever home. These sweet cats have had a tumultuous past couple weeks and it can be difficult to find bonded pairs a home together let alone three, so this kitty crew could use an extra boost!
Meet Baxter!BreedSiamese/Mix Age6 years 8 months 19 days GenderFemale SizeMedium ColorBrown/Fawn Adoption Price$50.00 Meet Higgins!BreedSiamese/Mix Age5 years 8 months 2 days GenderMale SizeLarge ColorGrey/Buff
Adoption Price $175.00
and last but not least,
Meet Lady!BreedDomestic Shorthair/Mix Age10 years 7 months 20 days GenderFemale SizeMedium ColorTan/Brown Adoption Price$50.00
Meet Baxter, this girl has the most beautiful eyes and she knows it! Baxter is 6 years old and came to the shelter with her two siblings: Higgins and Lady. Baxter loves to greet people by giving them head butts and loud purrs. She can be a little nervous with new people but she seems to follow what her sister Lady does and follows suit. This gal loves getting her cuddles in with her brother Higgins and will snuggle up to him after they eat breakfast. This trio is looking for a home together. We know it’s not easy taking on 3 cats but we are hoping to find a family who can give these siblings their forever home. If these cuties sound like the match for you, apply online for them today.
______________________________________ Cape Ann Animal Aid
Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter 4 Paws Lane Gloucester, MA 01930
The Rockport Garden Club and the Rockport DPW are again arranging Discounted Rain Barrels for purchase through the Great American Rain Barrel Program (produced in Massachusetts!)
Place your order online BEFORE March 30th at www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community Select “Massachusetts” then “Rockport” on the drop down menu. Together, we can help protect our water.
Gloucester Residents are cordially invited to participate.
📅 Reminder that dogs are no longer allowed on Good Harbor Beach starting April 1st.
Dogs are welcome on the beach during these dates:
🏖️Good Harbor Beach: Dogs are allowed from October 1st to March 31st – off leash days on even-numbered days! 🐾Wingaersheek Beach: Dogs are allowed from October 1st to April 30th – off leash days on odd-numbered days! 🐕 Plum Cove and Cressy Beaches: Unleashed dogs are allowed from October 1st to April 30th! 🦀 Crab Beach: Dogs are allowed off leash at all times!
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Good Morning Gloucester 