St Peter’s Fiesta 5K Race – Runners Faces at End of Race
The faces of the 5K Race at the Race. (Exhausted, Happy, Tired, Jubilant, Challenged, Proud, ect ect ect)
Find yourself or your friends, in over 200 faces captured as they approached the Finish line.
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THIS is the place to get your Frozen Yogurt- Café Bishco- and it isn’t even close!
I’m an idiot (surely no surprise to anyone who reads here regularly)
All spring we’ve been heading to Pinkberry for our Frozen Yogurt and paying out the butt when all along under our noses Café Bishco has been serving better FROYO with MORE topping choices for WAY LESS MONEY.
People had mentioned it when we broke the news about Orange Leaf coming to town but I’m noot sure why it didn’t register (probably that whole Joey’s and idiot thing again)
But let me tell you this- my FROYO was at least double the size I get at Pinkberry for at least 30% less money.
And the laundry list of stuff they will put in there is wayyyyy longer than the list they have at Pinkberry.
Get your Froyo ass on down and see what I’m talking about.
CAFÉ BISHCO FTW!
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Origami class for kids at Art Haven tomorrow, 3:30PM
Tomorrow there is an an origami class for kids scheduled at Art Haven, 3:30-5PM! But no one has registered yet, so the content and level of difficulty of the class is entirely flexible according to the needs and interests of those who sign up.
So, for example, if your child (or a child you know) has an origami book and has stopped using it because he/she is stuck on a difficult model or discouraged, register them for the class and bring them with the book in question! I will help them through whatever difficulty they may be facing, and we can fold some model(s) from the book with the other students.
Or, we can do basic water-themed origami, learning things like how to make a paper cup that holds water, origami boats that float, and the (in)famous “water bomb” that you can full up and throw like a water balloon! And maybe jumping frogs, made out of business cards. They are fairly easy to make, and the best jumpers I know (better than the traditional jumping frog made from an ordinary square). And a fish or two…
The possibilities are endless! Contact Art Haven for details on pricing and registration, and if you do register and have a specific interest or need, let me know ahead of time so I can prepare if necessary (you can comment on this post).
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Pet of the Week- Moe
My name is Moe, I am a friendly five-month-old girl pup who is Hound/Australian cattle dog. I have lots of energy and personality.
I love the outdoors and looking forward to finding a loving home – just like my Cape Ann Animal Aid family. That is where I am right now. The shelter is located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester. Please check out our website at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com and learn about our upcoming event. Our third Christopher Cutler Rich Golf Tournament will be held on September 23at Bass Rocks Golf Club. Dog Day will be held Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Stage Fort Park. We will continue to accept returnable bottles and cans on Sundays from 1-3 p.m. for our Transportation Fund.
Now back to me, I am very pretty with my lovely features and markings on my face. If you would like to visit me, please stop on by. I like being in the kiddie pool, but I will get out as soon as I see you – or you are welcome to join me in the pool!
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Can Someone Explain To Me in This Day and Age Why My Cell Phone Doesn’t Have Service In the Heart Of Main Street Gloucester
We DON’T LIVE IN PODUNKVILLE ARKANSAS!!!
WE live in a vibrant active community full of creatives, businesspeople, fishermen, ect, ect, ect.
In my mind THERE’S NO EXCUSE to not have uninterrupted cell service all the way through Main St.
I have Sprint and there was a time when I rarely lost a call but it seems in the past couple months it’s gotten worse.
I believe they are taking comments on what you would like to see happen for downtown.
if you’re like me and think that in the year 2013 we might want to look at getting this shit corrected write in-
City officials will pull common themes from residents’ likes and grievances tonight, then engage in a discussion about those themes and solutions at another meeting Aug. 20, and develop the downtown’s plan for implementing improvements and stepping into the future at a Sept. 17 meeting.
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x218352785/Downtowns-destiny
For the life of me I don’t know why they don’t hide a cell service repeater up inside the City Hall Tower like I suggested years ago-
Attention Local Politicians- Here’s A No Brainer
Posted on September 29, 2009 by Joey C
Charge the Cell phone companies rent for the space and provide decent cell service in your most critical area of business –Down-Freakin-Town!
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Grand Opening of Mary Rose Vintage Designs on Main Street
Hi Joey-
I think people may be interested in learning about a beautiful and interesting new shop named Mary Rose Vintage Design,located at 269 Main Street in Gloucester.
My son Evan ( his pictures) and I completely enjoyed ourselves at the grand opening this past Sunday.
Just step through the front door and you will instantly feel just how lovely the owner, Jackie Colussi (pictured here) is by the warmth and heart she has put into the design of her shop.
You will find that she certainly has a talent for finding unique objects with distinctive character.
Do yourself a favor and check it out!
Best,
Janet(Rice)and Evan(Shay)
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GMG Twitterati Report 7/10/13
Sargent House is partnering with North Shore Folklore Theatre Company on a special events for Gloucester’s Block… http://t.co/7D2iHECEK9
— Sargent House Museum (@SargentHouseMus) July 10, 2013
2NITE LOBSTER FEST Somewhere Over The Rainbow Skies are Blue Somewhere Over the Rainbow A Lobster for you 5LB AVAIL http://t.co/nyjH1Hv2QA
— Seaport Grille (@SeaportGrille) July 10, 2013
Groupize raises $2M, aims to succeed where Groople failed http://t.co/UDmahRlvrO via @BostonBizNews
— Groupize (@charlesdgb) July 10, 2013
What’s fresh this week? Beets, garlic scapes, berries, herbs, hot house tomatoes, radishes, chard, peas and more! pic.twitter.com/m4RnOa0c7G
— CapeAnnFarmersMarket (@CapeAnnFMkt) July 9, 2013
The stuff in our community garden is growing like crazy. https://t.co/zQDaSCk24v
— John McElhenny (@JMcElhenny) July 9, 2013
Big-ass lobster caught off Gloucester http://t.co/4w2uUQ5Tt0
— Adam Gaffin (@universalhub) July 9, 2013
The Coast Guard Museum website is now up and running: http://t.co/1lIIg3BYFS
— CoastGuardNews (@CoastGuardNews) July 8, 2013
Here We Go! Nominations Open In GMG Best Gloucester Steak Bomb Competition http://t.co/EHcGuwbJ03 And Destinos Jumps out to an early lead!
— Joey_C (@Joey_C) July 8, 2013
Deer Island Light: one of Boston’s least aesthetic but most useful lighthouses pic.twitter.com/5mkCIa1v0n
— Boston Harbor Beacon (@BHBeacon) July 8, 2013
see me at the Cape Ann Farmers Market tomorrow and get @SistaFelicia 's gourmet Iced Tea! @Joey_C might make an appearence to 👍@CapeAnnFMkt
— Amanda Mohan (@_amanda_pleaze) July 10, 2013
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"Red Roof" and "Red Roof Redux"
Christopher Lewis submits-
JOEY:
Two photos attached. The first is "Red Roof" on Eastern Point taken from the "Ardelle in 2012." This was the home of A. Piatt Andrew – for whom the Route 128 bridge is named. He was an under secretary of the Treasury. Red Roof was demolished on December 14, 2012. The second photo is of "Red Roof Redux," the new house, taken from the "Thomas Lannon" on Sunday. The wing to the left and the stone work in front of the house were retained.
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Community Stuff 7/10/13
Christmas In July
The Downtown Gloucester Block Parties have received a Best Event designation by Top Events USA, a showcase of the best events nationwide!
See the Massachusetts list here; we are right after the Boston Pops July 4th Fireworks: http://www.topeventsusa.com/state-events-massachusetts.html
Will Hunt has scheduled top performers for July 20 Block Party stages. Look forward to enjoying: T. Max, Joe and Renee, Cape Ann Dance Company, Alek Razdan and the Polygroove Orchestra, Dr. Bones’ Circus of Marvels, Fraternal Combustion Engine, Inge Berge, The BF’s with Special Guest Flag Worship, A Little Bit Country, Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester, OmBelly Dance Company, Not That Blonde and Lauriellen and the Boys
Sponsors! Everyone wants to support Block Party fun! In addition to key backing from Main Street stores and restaurants, last year’s sponsors Bank Gloucester, Stop and Shop, Gorton’s of Gloucester, Hiltz Disposal, Intershell, Applied Materials and Rockport National Bank have signed on again. They are joined this year by, Whitmarsh Lock and Safe, A Realty Coalition of Vadala, North Shore Gold Coast Realty, Holly C and Company Fine Homes, Coldwell Banker and Century 21; Gloucester Engineering, Ryan and Wood Distillery, TD Bank, Endicott College at Gloucester, Sunny’s Variety and the Maplewood Car Wash.
The Downtown Gloucester Block Parties, are held the third Saturday of the month, July August and September on Main Street in Gloucester. Beginning at 6 pm they are a family event with five performance stages, restaurants serving al fresco, stores open late for shopping and Kids’ Town for the youngster. For details and directions see: http://www.glostablockparty.com
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Salty Frank’s! The Interview With Anh
Wednesdays 4 Dogs for $5
Next To The Saint Peter’s Club and Across from Cape Ann Brewing
Don’t Question It Just Come Get The Love!
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Get Our Kids off the Land and Back on the Water!
Get Our Kids off the Land and Back on the Water!
The 2013 Gloucester Schooner Festival — with a record breaking 20 boats sailing this year — celebrates and honors our maritime history. At the same time, the Festival works to ensure the future of that heritage by supporting youth programs that put kids on Cape Ann waters. In 2012, the Committee provided two grants of $1,500 each to the GHS Sailing Program and The Gloucester Museum School/Project Adventure to support their on-the-water programs. Leading up to this year’s 2013 Festival, the Committee is raising funds, beyond the costs of producing the Gloucester Schooner Festival weekend, to continue such support and is seeking applications from interested organizations and groups.(We are still accepting contributions and sponsorships from businesses and individuals to make this happen.)
To apply for 2013 funds, organizations or groups are asked to complete an application and submit it by August 1, 2013 to the Gloucester Schooner Committee, c/o Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930. A copy of the application can be found at www.gloucesterschoonerfestival.net
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Fish On! Mark Destino and “Friend” Laura from Cleveland Represent! At Bodin Historic Photo
Fred Bodin writes-
Fish On!
This is Laura, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and first time visitor to Gloucester, hosted by colleague and friend Mark Destino (https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/who-is-this-dude/). They both work at Cleveland’s Ronald MacDonald House. She and Mark went out on his Uncle Jimmy’s (Destino) boat "Tuna & Egg" (named after a popular sandwich from Destino’s Subs in Gloucester). Her first lifetime cast into salt water resulted in a trophy striper measuring 34". She yelled: "Fish On!" I say: "Sign her up!" I’m thinkin’ she’s now a Glosta’ girl.
Mark Destino and friend Laura from Cleveland. Mark and I go way back – it’s always great to see him, and was also nice to meet Laura. He calls me "Uncle Fred." I call Mark a lucky man
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AFRICA Part 4
Typically we went on two game drives a day, one starting about 6:30 AM and the other in the afternoon until dusk. We never knew what to expect.
On this day we saw ostriches, impalas, a hyena, some of the 400+ species of birds, wildebeests consorting with zebras (wildebeests have poor eyesight and rely on other species to warn them of danger) and LIONS!
We tracked and found a pride of four lions. After a few minutes a young male who was not part of the group wandered by. The four observed him closely, but the newcomer appeared not to notice them and walked off into the bush.
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Fiesta..Miscellaneous
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Riley and Rosie Chillin out
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Fiesta Sunday..Post #3
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Rocky Neck Vignettes
Judythe Evans Meagher celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of her
gallery at 37 Rocky Neck Avenue with new paintings of Rocky Neck
scenes on July 12, 13 & 14, noon to 8 pm. Opening Reception is
Friday, July 12th 4 pm to 8 pm. All are welcome.
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Help Needed Returning 5 Painted Turtles to Langsford Pond
GMG received the following call for help from Diane Lapin this morning. If anyone living on Langsford Pond can help Diane, please leave a comment in the comment section and I will email you Diane’s phone number. Thank you!!!
Joey,
Kim Smith’s post on the Eastern Painted Turtle is quite timely. I have a request for help from GMG.Last fall, while renovating an area of lawn that I had torn up in the spring, but never got to finishing, we accidently dug up a clutch (??) of baby painted turtles, destroying their nest.
Long story … they have been cared for a wild life rehabilitator in New Hampshire and are now ready to be released.
My neighborhood is heavily wooded and fairly large, but Langsford Pond is the pond the mother came from. It is through the woods behind my house and difficult to traverse from here.
The 5 surviving turtles are ready to be released and I need access to the pond (near a reedy part for their protection) for their release. Chris, the wildlife rehabilitator from NH will be releasing them.
I know a lot of people in our ‘hood read your blog, so perhaps someone will have and be able to provide that access to us to return the babies home?
The release will be on Friday or Saturday of this week (still awaiting finalization).
As per law, the turtles must be returned to Mass and to the body of water they came from.
Perhaps a helpful GMG reader can help us secure a accessible location with lots of reeds to return the little one’s back to their home?
Warm regards,
Diane M. Lapine
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Great Summer Music Outside This Week
MUSIC IN MASCONOMO PARK – SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
TONIGHT, Tuesday, July 9, 2013
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6:00 pm JUST LIKE NEWMAN
Summer Concert Series – till 8pm
Beach Street, Manchester, MA 01944
FREE SHOW
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HARBOR LOOP – SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Thursday, July 11, 2013
| 6:30 pm DIGNEY FIGNUS
Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930
FREE SHOW
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7:30 pm FULL CIRCLE Harbor Loop Concert Series Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930 FREE SHOW |
Sunday, July 14, 2013
| 7:00 pm THE ROCKPORT LEGION BAND
Summer Concert Series – till 8pm
32 Beach St, Rockport, MA 01966
FREE SHOW
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| 7:00 pm COMPAQ BIG BAND – Jazz Stage Fort Park Concert Series Hough Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930 FREE SHOW |
Good Morning Gloucester 