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“1st Annual Rockport Town-Wide Reunion” Saturday July 5th-12:00pm to 9:00pm
Well here we are folks… 4 days! 4 day’s until we kick off the “1st Annual Rockport Town-Wide Reunion”, and what a time it will be! This is a Multi-Generational Town Reunion, however, this does not mean you cannot attend if you live or grew up elsewhere… not at all. We invite and encourage everyone to grab your family and friends, a couple of blankets or beach-type chairs and come to this very special event that will have food, beverage, things for kid’s as well as adults, and of course Live Entertainment throughout the day. Please: Leave your own beverage and coolers at home as they will not be permitted at the event…. there will be an ample supply of Beer, Wine, Soda, Juices and Bottled Spring water for sale at reasonable prices…. there will also be many food kiosks stationed at the Event. Here are pics and a list of the days performer’s… Please join us for a day of family, friendship, fun, fellowship and some fantastic music from many talented, local area artist’s, Including our headliners AfterFab and nationally known singer, songwriter and recording artist, Mr. Allen Estes
Saturday, July 5th from 12 Noon until 9:00 p.m. at Evans Field in Rockport, Ma. Tickets will also be on sale throughout the day…
Contact Jon Cavanaugh at 978-491-1248 for more ticket info.
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Mother Nature Keeps an Eye out over Wingaersheek Beach
Or at least that is what I saw in the clouds Sunday evening while exiting the Annisquam River to head home to Rockport.
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Blue Ocean
The “Blue Ocean”
A converted eastern rigged side dragger. Not sure if this boat is fishing at the moment. It has moved from mooring to mooring in Gloucester Harbor for the past year.
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St. Peter’s Fiesta 2014 Saturday & Sunday Greasy Pole Winners Up Close & Personal
My dear friend Bridget Mathews Shares her amazing photos of Sunday Greasy Pole Champ Mark Allen and Saturday winner Kyle Barry capturing the prized flag made by brothers Thomas and Peter Favazza.
Sunday Champ Mark Allen’s Moment of Glory
Saturday Champ Kyle Barry’s Moment of Glory
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Pet of the Week- Brook Anne
Hello my name is Brook Anne and I’m a beautiful young lady. I was brought to the shelter with my babies so that we could find our forever homes. My babies are now all grown up and have been placed in nice homes – now it is my turn. I am a sweet and affectionate girl who is one year old. I have a beautiful orange-and-white coat. I like getting patted, lounging on soft spots, being held and generally fussed over.
Oh! I am staying at the Cape Ann Animal Aid, located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester. Please stop by and visit me and the other cats who are looking for forever homes, I promise, you won’t be disappointed.
What a Pretty Kitty!
~Alicia
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Video- East Gloucester Morning Ride With Frank Ciolino
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Community Photos Fiesta 2014
Len Burgess submits-
At the St. Peter’s Fiesta Mass Sunday morning, Kim Smith and David Cox, –always on duty getting great shots for Good Morning Gloucester.
Len
They also serve who clean up after, in fact, there has to be a morning after… and this is one view…
My best,
Sid Falthzik
Hi Joey,
Thought you might get a kick out of this photo of my son Declan Sartwell (left) and nephew Benjamin Frithsen (right) the great great grandsons of Cigar Joe Frontiero enjoying Fiesta Sunday with their mothers Kerri Sartwell (Joe’s great granddaughter) and Marni Frithsen across from the Mother of Grace Club.
-Best
Steele A. Sartwell
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Tuesday July 1st , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..
Marine Forecast ….
Tue SW winds around 10 kt…becoming S 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Tue Night S winds 15 to 20 kt…becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Podcast Weather…
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4679541
Hourly Forecast…
7 Day …
Watching Tropics Closely ! NHC puts Hurricane Cat 1 just SE of SNE Off the Coast on Independence Day !
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San Pietro / San Pedro da Maré– Bringing Community’s Together
St Peter’s Fiesta is also celebrated in the small fishing village where I was born Lajes do Pico Azores.
The tradition is a bit different; women carry baskets of sweet bread “rosquilhas”, the bread is blessed and than distributed to the people, they celebrate mass in the small chapel (San Pedo’s). The village, guests and family sit down and share a meal. The events may be different, but the bringing together of community and family is the same. Viva St Pietro / Pedro / Peter.Viva
Photos shared by my cousin João Ávila
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Some people just can not Read or do not Care
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THE DOWNTOWN GLOUCESTER BLOCK PARTY SERIES – CELEBRATE OUR HAPPY 7th YEAR!
The Downtown Gloucester Block Parties will be held July 19, August 16 and September 20 beginning at 6 pm. Main Street will be transformed into an entertainment mall with live performances on five stages, al fresco dining offered by Main Street restaurants, stores open for shopping until 11 pm plus a vendor area and Kids’ Town to keep the youngsters amused. This is the seventh year Gloucester businesses have been promoted by the successful parties. The Block Parties are free events with a variety of entertainment.
A Happy 7th Year Grand Opening is planned at center stage for the July 19th party. Merchants will offer Happy Seven promotions to celebrate.
Performers who wish to join may contact whuntrock@gmail.com; merchants and those who would like a display area: lseigel1@gmail.com; sponsor contacts: kirstin@sparx3 orjbrackley2@comcast.net; food vendors, volunteers, publicity and all other concerns: glostablockpahty@gmail.com.
Keep updated at Gloucester Block Party on Facebook or www.glostablockparty.com.
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2014 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Sunday Greasy Pole Walkers
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Families At The 2014 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Parade Not Wearing White and Link To Fiesta Whites Slideshow
THIS IS WHY WE LIVE HERE!
TRADITION-COMMUNITY-PASSION- BUONA FIESTA!
We had so many photos from the parade and Felicia was out to capture a special slideshow of all the folks wearing their Fiesta Whites. Here’s the rest so we don’t leave anyone out-
CLICK HERE FOR THE FIESTA WHITES SLIDESHOW
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A BEAUTIFUL SAINT PETER’S FIESTA SUNDAY ~ Good Night Saint Peter, Until Next Year!
Part Two ~ to read part one, click here
The ride to the platform was thrilling, and a little terrifying, as I wasn’t exactly sure how my not-waterproof camera gear would fare.
After the pole walkers disembarked, the skipper kindly gave me a ride to shore to continue filming from Pavilion Beach. 
The Walks began under windy conditions and the tide was low, as it had been all weekend, which made for a very, very long drop when the guys hit the water. 
Mark Allen
Congratulations to Mark Allen for winning the Sunday 2014 Greasy Pole title. Congratulation to Sunday’s Senior Seine Boat champions, the Wharf Rats, and junior champions, Bad Intentions! 
Festivities continued throughout the night with the awards ceremony and live music. Around 11pm, after the late night carnival crowd had dispersed, a beautiful event began to unfold. From all corners of Gloucester, people gathered around to fill the fair grounds. Saint Peter was again lifted down from the stage and a throng of hundreds lined the square to carry the statue around the Fort. With much cheering and jubilation, Saint Peter and his followers were welcomed throughout the neighborhood. Midway during the route, the procession paused and confetti rained down on all. Rounding the bend, a fabulous fireworks display had been organized for the crowd. Sparkles shot all around, and I stayed close to my friends Nina and Frank as we reveled in the sheer beauty of it all. The fireworks concluded and the procession continued, with the sight of Gloucester’s exquisite port illuminated by the nights’ light. Arriving at Saint Peter’s Club, another shower of confetti greeted Saint Peter. The statue was carefully removed from the carrying stand and placed back in the window of the Saint Peter’s Club.
Good Night Saint Peter, Until Next Year!
Thank you to the beautiful Nina and Frank Groppo and their friends and family for always welcoming me with their open arms. Thank you to the beautiful Giambanco family for welcoming us all to their home for their fabulous Sunday Fiesta Feast and Fun! See Part One Here
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St Peters Fiesta Seine Boat Races Sunday
Junior and Senior race champs “Bad Intentions” and “Wharf Rats” win on Sunday
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Cape Ann Community Cinema’s Filmmaking Workshop 2014
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A Beautiful Saint Peter’s Fiesta Sunday
Part One
Every seat for the outdoor Mass at Gloucester’s Saint Peter’s Square was filled by 10am, with people spilling out under the trees and a standing room only crowd along Roger’s Street. Blue skies and wispy white clouds above made for an exquisite June morning, while the aromas of suntan lotion, popcorn, and the salty sea filled the air. The crowd was jubilant with everyone dressed in bright pretty colors and fresh fiesta whites and especially sweet were the little girls in their summer frocks and sandals. Friends greeted friends and families prayed together, accompanied by cheers of Viva San Pedro. Bishop Arthur Kennedy gave the Mass, relating Saint Peter to the work of fishermen today, and was assisted by Father Jim of Our Lady of Good Voyage and Holy Family parishes. 
Groppo Family
Ann Margaret Ferrante and Joe Novello
Frank and Nina Groppo 
Melissa Cox and Ann Margaret Ferrante 
Following the Mass, Saint Peter was brought down from the stage and the stunning and lovingly made floats and marching bands lined up behind the statue for the procession through town. Saint Peter was hoisted upon the shoulders of eight bearers and the parade began, following the long established route up Washington Street to stop in front of Our Mother of Grace Club, then onto Our Lady of Good Voyage, before making its way back to the Saint Peter’s Club, where the statue was then carefully returned to the stage.
Meanwhile, over at the Giambanco Family home, preparations were well underway for their annual Sunday Saint Peter’s Fiesta celebration. Friends and family flowed through the welcoming doors of the childhood home of sisters Rosaria, Sefatia, Marianne, and Grace. 
Rosaria and Sefatia
Lia and April
Brandon and Marianne Paquette
Sefatia and Matt
Anticipation for the arrival of the hilariously costumed Greasy Pole Walkers was palpable. 
Sefatia Leads the Cheer
After the rally at the Giambanco home, the Walkers next stopped at the Gloucester House. Upon arriving there, shouts of LENNY, LENNY, LENNY filled the restaurant as Mr. Linquata greeted the band of merrymakers. 
Frequent stops along the way were made before arriving at Saint Peter’s Club for the final rally prior to setting off on the rig that took the Walkers to the Greasy Pole platform.
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Sunday Greasy Pole Contest
Mark Allen gets the flag to become the champ!
Good Morning Gloucester 