๐ŸŽ Holiday Special: For every $100 gift card you purchase, receive a FREE $20 gift card to share (or keep!).

Give the gift of tacos and tequila this season. Visit us at Machaca today! Available for purchase in restaurant and online.

Offer valid now through December 31st โ€“ donโ€™t miss out!

Machaca

Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St

Gloucester, MA

Help Create a Magical Holidayย for Cape Ann Kids!


The holidays can be a stressful time, especially for the hundreds of local families who are struggling financially and asking for our help. 

You can make the season brighter for more than 1,300 local children by supporting the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund. 100% of your donation will be used to provide gifts for kids & teens in our community.  
 
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:


GIVE TOYS
Drop Off Locations

AMAZON WISHLIST
Shop the List

CASH DONATION
Make a Donation

HEMP WELLNESS! NEK HEMP CBDโ€ฆWhy So Expensive?

 by Angel Wings Wellness

HEMP WELLNESS! NEK HEMP CBDโ€ฆWhy So Expensive?

by North East Kingdom Hemp

We hear this concern and sympathize with the sentiment. As a working-class family farm in rural Vermont, we appreciate a good bargain as much as anyone. On the surface, it may seem that CBD production is simple (just grow a weed), but that is far from the case. The best means of growing, extracting, processing, and formulating CBD are costly. Quite simply, the production of Quality CBD is not a cheap process. Our values determine how we run this business and we simply can not accept the option of selling contaminated, low concentration, partial-spectrum, inorganic, unverified CBD. We know that trust is essential for a long term relationship, and that is why we have invested in making CBD the right way. When a customer buys our products, whether a tincture or topical or artisanal flower, they can have confidence they are getting the safest and best CBD on the market. We get third party lab testing to verify potency, terpene profile, and contaminant-free. We have taken the extra steps to certify both our products and processes organic. We have invested in the most efficient CO2 extraction technology to get truly full-spectrum CBD. We have a robust and advanced laboratory to process the CBD to remove bad tastes and odors of chlorophyll and waxes. We will not take short cuts, such as machine trimming or skipping winterization. We will only use the best organic ingredients and methods because quality is our top priority.

Unfortunately, there are also costs associated with CBD that have nothing to do with product quality. Rather, they relate to the evolving legal and economic factors that influence the cost. For example, we need to pay extra for attorney consultations, compliance officers, insurance, credit card processing, and banking. As regulations are more clearly defined and the legal grey areas dissipate, we should see meaningful cost savings. As the market matures, the perceived risk will diminish so that we are charged less by monetary institutions just for being in the CBD business. We intend to pass these savings on to our customers, as we have done by recently lowering some of our prices.

Since starting Northeast Kingdom Hemp in early 2017 we have worked diligently to achieve our goal of producing the highest quality CBD products at a price that more people can afford. We are so appreciative of our loyal customers who have supported us and helped spread the word that quality really does make a difference.

ANGEL WINGS WELLNESS proudly carries the full product line of North East Kingdom Hemp products.

12 Rogers Street- Gloucester, MA 01930 978-985-4592

Come in for FREE SAMPLES Friday Saturday 11-4

GloucesterCast 762 12/8/24 Livestream

GloucesterCast 762 12/8/24 Livestream

Audio Podcast Click Here-

Video Podcast Click here-

Tina Iliakostas at TD Bank is Unflappable

Tina Iliakostas has worked here for 24 years. She’s unhesitatingly calm and professional which makes it easy for customers to work through any hiccups or questions.

Elks Holiday Fair

Thank you for shopping local. This venue is another great place. Hope to see you all.  There will also be a gift card raffle.  See you soon.

Get Your Gutters Ready for Winter

The cold weather is here!  Act now to get your gutters properly prepped for winter!

Atlantic Power Cleaningโ€™s HOT water gutter flushing is much more than just removing the leaves.  Our team:

  1. Cleans out the dirt and debris crammed inside your gutters.ย ย 
  2. Follows with aย HOTย water gutter flush which unclogs entire gutter and downspout systems
  3. Finishes up with a treatment that attacks mold, mildew, and algae growth.ย 
  4. Gently rinses down your home and areas below to clear away the residuals from your gutters.

Your gutters are clean, clear, and properly working for the winter.

Contact us today for a free estimate. 

St. John’s Church, Festival of Lessons and Carols

St. Johnโ€™s Church on Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 pm for A Festival of Lessons and Carols. Our expanded choir, led by Director of Music, John Churchwell, will be joined by two trumpeters, adding to the hope and anticipation of the season. Nine lessons will be combined with familiar carols and newer choral expressions of the Advent and Christmas Season: This is the Truth Sent from Above, by Ralph Vaughan Williams; Sussex Carol, by David Willcocks; Lo, How a Rose Eโ€™er Blooming, arranged by Joel Raney; All is Well, arranged by Lloyd Larson; I Saw Three Ships, arranged by James Kirby; and Here is the Little Door, by Herbert Howells.

The Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Rocky Neck Cultural District are thrilled to invite you to theย 2024 Rocky Neck Holiday Art Trekย onย Saturday, December 14, from 12 PM โ€“ 5 PM

The Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Rocky Neck Cultural District are thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Rocky Neck Holiday Art Trek on Saturday, December 14, from 12 PM โ€“ 5 PM. Celebrate the festive season by exploring an enchanting variety of locally crafted gifts, set in the vibrant and creative atmosphere of Rocky Neck.

Twenty participating galleries, shops, studios, and eateries will welcome visitors with warm holiday cheer, spanning the district from Cripple Cove Studios to Mad Fish Wharf on Rocky Neck Avenue. From colorful paintings and sculptures to intricate ceramics and handcrafted jewelry, youโ€™re sure to find unique treasures for everyone on your holiday list!

Download the Holiday Art Trek Passport [HERE] to plan your day. Visit eight or more participating locations, collect stamps on your passport, and earn complimentary Rocky Neck swag! (pick up at Salted Cod)

Event Highlights

  • Cove Gallery presents: ย Holiday Art Pop-Up Sale:ย On Saturday and Sunday (11ย AM โ€“ 5 PM), enjoy a wide selection of artworks, paintings, drawings, ceramic sculptures, glass creations, and fiber art, all beautifully infused with the holiday spirit.
  • Salted Cod Cafรฉ:ย From 2 PM โ€“ 4 PM, warm up with complimentary bites, including soups, grilled sandwiches, and nachos.
  • Salted Cod Arthouse:ย Experience the festive glow as Rocky Neck artists transform the space with holiday decorations, gifts, and ornaments. Theย Salted Codย Arthouseย andย Wine Bar also offerย Gift Cardsย โ€“ a perfect option if you donโ€™t find the exact gift youโ€™re looking for!
  • The Cultural Center:ย Saturday and Sunday (12PM-5PM) Last show of the year โ€“ โ€œYES!โ€ features work by 80+ RNAC Artist Members showcasing all manner of subjects, styles, sizes, and prices.
  • Donโ€™t Miss:ย ย PRESENT,ย Pop-Up at Last Stop andย Gloucester Stageโ€™s Craft Market Pop-Upย featuring local makers sharing wares that make perfect gifts for loved ones.

ยท       Be sure to pick up your Passport/Brochure at participating locations or download it (HERE] to start planning your Holiday Art Trek today!


About the Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC):
The Rocky Neck Art Colony, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to fostering excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, artist residencies, historical tours, and dynamic cultural events for both members and the public. Located on scenic Rocky Neck in Gloucester, Massachusetts, RNAC operates three free-to-visit exhibition spaces:

  • The Cultural Center at Rocky Neckย (6 Wonson Street)
  • Salted Cod Arthouseย (53 Rocky Neck Ave.) gallery and cafรฉ partnership
  • Cove Galleryย (37 Rocky Neck Ave.),ย Holiday Pop Up Dec. 14-15

For more information, visit www.rockyneckartcolony.org for photos of the swag and a Google map.