Jalapenos for Dinner and Fund Raising

Posted on by Pat D

We joined friends for dinner at Jalapenos on Main St to take part in a fundraiser being held for the GHS Girls Ice Hockey team. As always, we were greeted warmly and seated in our preferred location. Menus were presented and drink orders taken by our server Autumn. Our friends were delayed in arriving but the staff remained patient and attentive despite the crowd building to support the fundraiser. We are very appreciative of Jalapenos efforts to assist local organizations in their efforts and we try to attend as many of these events as we can. We ALWAYS see friends and acquaintances when we go there and the food is very good. I had the steak fajitas, Jim had the shrimp tacos and our friends had the nacho plate with pulled pork. See you soon at Jalapenos!

So, What’s New? — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

Catching up on 2025.

This is as far south as the sun got at the Winter Solstice – now it’s headed north again!
Our resident Norwegian gnomes helped us usher in the New Year.
A lapse in flag etiquette. It’s been blowing hard.
Two otters playing in open water at the far side of Niles Pond, which is icing over.
Eiders are comfortable in the warmer ocean, that’s creating cold-air sea smoke.
We got some snow, making the deer (L) in the Audubon sanctuary easier to spot.
Mother and kids foraging in the snow, yesterday.
A buck is vigilant, not far away.
‘Sea Challenger,’ the wind turbine platform, ghosts by silently in the snowfall.
Snow is just another day for Gloucester fishermen, headed out.
Gulls and Mallards congregate around a remaining opening in the ice at Niles Pond.
Wet snow compromised the smooth ice today, but skaters and hockey players made do.

Pigeon Cove Circle

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Thank you to everyone who  supported the Pigeon Cove Circle 2024 Calendar Drawing. The proceeds go to the Building Fund. The winners of the Calendar Drawing are:

John Parisi, Fran Sonia, Zenus Seppala, Bethany Brosnan, Gayle Johnson, Judi Harris, Bill Franklin, Janice Kerr, Don Smith, Catherine Bajoras, Elana Brink, Jeremy Lane, Eric Rask, Mary Jane Morrill, Scott Story, Robin Gillette, Jack Lombardo, Jane, Carr, Karen Amero, Ann Russell, Alli DAntonio, Linda Henry, Jeannette Bajoras, Wendy Walsh, John Hunter, Eleanor Juviler, Don Southard, Fina Goodwin.

Congratulations to all!

GloucesterCast 767 1/12/24 Live From Fish Tales

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

GloucesterCast 767 1/12/24 Livestream

Audio Podcast Click Here-

Video Podcast Click here-

Rockport BRewing Company To Launch New Venue Soon

Posted on by Pat D

On its Facebook page, the Rockport Brewing Company has done the math for us: 135 steps from the train platform to the soon-to-open venue at the site of the former Whale’s Jaw Cafe on Railroad Ave in Rockport. The first brewery established in Rockport, the new venue will contain seating, a display area for art and a music area when it (hopefully) opens late this month or early February. We went a took a peak. Looking forward to this opening!

🌡️ City of Gloucester Warming Center Information for Those in Need 🌡️

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here are the hours and locations of local warming centers:

Grace Center: Open 8 AM–4 PM (Mon-Fri) & 11 AM–4 PM (Sun).

Rose Baker Senior Center Gloucester: Open 9 AM–4 PM (Mon-Fri). Welcoming everyone, including non-members, who need to escape the cold.

The Open Door: Open today from 8:30 AM–5:30 PM.

Sawyer Free Library: Open today 8 AM–6 PM, Thursday 10 AM–7 PM, Friday & Saturday 10 AM–5 PM.

Cabaret 2025 Tickets Now on Sale

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Don’t miss a warm and cozy night of fun and a bit of eye rolling when the AVP presents its annual winter Cabaret on Feb. 8 at the Annisquam Village Hall.A parade of very talented and familiar faces will be on hand to share their songs, skits, and silliness as we eat, drink, and continue to be merry.7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025Get your tickets today!
More Info & Tickets
Now accepting applications for the 2025 AVP Theatrical Arts Scholarship
The AVP is offering a scholarship of up to $1000 to students 8 – 22 years old that can be used for any artistic development, such as classes or private instruction in acting, voice, dance, costuming, etc., or tuition to a school or camp program offering such instruction.
Apply Online
The 2024 season illustrated
It was a magical season at the AVP. And our show photographer Joe Wrinn and other troupers recorded a lot of it.Check out a sampling of his photos and our annual slideshow featuring all of last year’s great images.
Watch the 2024 Cast Slideshow