Is this a Channel Marker, or just left over from days of old?
Time to Move On
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Origami class at The Hive tonight!
As previously announced, I will be teaching an origami class at the Hive tonight. I can tailor the content to the interests and needs of those present. We can do some nautically themed origami, including a variety of boats, and maybe a sea serpent (as in the photo above).
Or, have you bought an origami book or kit for yourself or a family member, only to have it get dusty on the shelf because no one can figure it out? You are not alone! Bring it to the class, and I can teach the group how to read the diagrams and fold some models from the book! It doesn’t matter how simple or complex the model is – I can help you understand what’s going on. Sometimes, the problem is that the diagrams are poorly done, or just plain wrong. I can help you over those obstacles!
As a final option, if there’s something you’d like to learn how to make, sign up for the course and let me know what you want to learn (and what your skill level is), by commenting on this post or by some other means. I will do my best to find something to suit your interest! I have over 100 origami publications in my personal library, and can also find a variety of instructions on the internet.
I hope to see you there!
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Coastal Dog Apparel Shoots On Wingaersheek
Coastal Dog Apparel makes anti-chafing swim suits for boys and men. Coastal Dog suits are 100% made in the USA, and all profits from sales of the suits go to help children in need.
The idea for the anti chafing suit came after a summer spent at Wingaersheek beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Stephanie and her family had to cut beach days short due to chafing and skin abrasions her son ended up with due to surf and sand. The skin irritation was constant and made long days at the beach all but impossible.
Stephanie tried several solutions, cutting out the mesh of new suits, her son wore briefs under a suit, creams andgels for the chafed skin after the fact. Finally, she decided to solve the problem and stop chafing before it started. The Coastal Dog swim suit was born. 
Stephanie, designed the suit, sourced the materials, and found local fabricators, as making the suit in the USA was important to her.
Coastal Dog suits are available online at:
www.coastaldogapparel.com
And, in select stores.
Stephanie Magee, Founder and CEO of Coastal Dog, worked as a Preschool teacher as well as a Director of preschools which is where her start up and entrepreneurial skills formed. Much of her time was spent creating a school from the ground up and helping prospective parents share in the vision of the school to be.
One of Stephanie’s greatest passions is helping others and lending a hand to those in need. Coastal Dog is Stephanie’s way of helping families and children enjoy their time a the beach while also creating company which gives back to children’s charities.
Stephanie Magee
stephanie@coastaldogapparel.com
Here’s the photos shot on Wingaersheek Last week-
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Ladies Night Out At The Castle Manor Inn Featuring Ed Collard
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Video From Storm Shelter Moore Oklahoma
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Community Photos 5/23/13
Caught this just when the fog lifted a bit this afternoon. Fun seeing the fog lift in the middle and then close in again hiding everything..
Needless to say the beach might be a bit more crowded this weekend!
-Lowell
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ROCKY NECK WATER REPAIR TODAY
ROCKY NECK
WATER REPAIR TODAY
Dear Ward 1 Residents:
Attached is the latest from the city DPW concerning the work being done to fix the water distribution system on Rocky Neck. The work is being done today.
CITY OF GLOUCESTER
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
28 POPLAR STREET GLOUCESTER MA 01930
TEL 978-281-9785 FAX 978-281-3896 mhale@gloucester-ma.gov
CORRECTED NOTICE
DUE TO THE NECESSARY REPLACEMENT OF A WATER VALVE LOCATED ON ROCKY NECK AVENUE, WATER SERVICE IN THIS AREA WILL BE DISRUPTED FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX (6) HOURS ON THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013 (NOT MAY 30 AS STATED PREVIOUSLY), BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9 A.M. AND 3 PM.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND COOPERATION. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE DPW AT 978-281-9785.
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Community Stuff 5/23/13
Gloucester High Schol Lemonade Challenge
Dear Joey,
The Gloucester High School business departmet s doing a "lemonade challenge" based off a challenge from the first season of The Appretice. Each class picks a charty to donate all their profits to. My class, team name is G-Town’s Finest, is trying to raise over $1000 for Autism Speaks.I was wondering if you could post on the Good Morning Gloucester blog asking if any company or person was wlling to donate to the cause. If a company is willing to donate they could contact me at my email below. If any person is willing to donate they could come down to the locations of our lemonade stands. I will know later today where exactly our stands will be located.If you could post on the blog about us that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Zach Smith
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Licensed Launch Operators Needed
Hi Joey, thanks for running the stories about the new launch, I think it will be a big boost to the downtown businesses and making it easier for boaters to get ashore.
Can you put on your site that I am also looking for licensed operators for the summer.
Thanks
Jim Caulkett
Harbormaster
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Thompson Island Outward Bound Offering Full Tuition Scholarships
Good morning GMG,
Thompson Island Outward Bound, in Boston Harbor, offers full tuition scholarships for our Outward Bound summer expeditions to Cape Ann teens and would love it if you could help us spread the word. The scholarship fund is restricted to teens that live in Cape Ann towns and residency is the only requirement, besides being up for the challenge of an Outward Bound course. We offer 6 scholarships every year and every year we struggle to award all six. Any assistance would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Visit us at www.thompsonisland.org
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Vintage Gloucester – Artists at Work
I wonder where this photo was taken, perhaps it was the first Art Colony in Rocky Neck.
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Photos- The Schooner Adventures is having water tight bulkheads installed to meet Coast Guard specifications
Hi Joey,
The Schooner Adventures is having water tight bulkheads installed to meet Coast Guard specifications.
They started by using a fiberoptic system to look between the ceiling and the hull to find the best locations for the bulkheads…
They had to insert dowels into strategic spots where water could flow between the ceiling and bulkhead. Then the construction
began. It is a very time consuming process as there are ne straight lines for the boards to attach. The guys are custom fitting
each board to snuggly fit the curves of the vessel. They are not being nailed into place but rather are precisely measuring,
cutting, and chiseling.
Mary Barker
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Community Photos 5/22/13
Great entertainment on the beach From Ann Kennedy
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FIRE SAFETY IN GLOUCESTER SCHOOLS FROM CHIEF ERIC L. SMITH
Gloucester Fire and School Departments Launch Community Education Project
Gloucester Fire Chief Eric L. Smith and School Superintendent Richard Safier announced they are teaming up to provide fire safety education to elementary, middle and high school students. Chief Smith said, “In light of the recent tragic fires in Gloucester, we want to educate the students on how to prevent fires and how to survive those that do occur.” He added, “By bringing information home to grown-ups on smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and making and practicing home escape plans, we hope to increase the safety of Gloucester’s residents.”
Superintendent Safier said, “This is an excellent partnership as we want students to come to school healthy and ready to learn. Fire safety is part of the objectives of the Health Curriculum. We especially want our high school students to be ready to enter the world of adults able to practice good fire prevention.”
Gloucester firefighters will be delivering age-appropriate presentations in the elementary, middle and high school on key fire prevention and survival topics. It will conclude with every student being asked to develop a home escape plan. The elementary school with the most completed home escape plans will get visit to their school from the Gloucester Fire Department and they may join them for lunch in their cafeteria. At the high school and middle school a raffle will be held for students to win prizes that have been graciously donated by local businesses and dinner with firefighters at the fire house.
In Massachusetts, the Student Awareness of Fire Education Program has been in place for 18 years and in that time the average number of child fire deaths has dropped by 70%. Gloucester has participated in the S.A.F.E. Program in the past, and expects to apply for a grant next fiscal year to support and expand its fire education program.
These programs will be provided on the following schedule:
May 30th
O’Maley Two sessions: 8:20 and 9:00 am
GHS 9:45 am
June 7th
Plum Cove 8:50 – 9:20 am (15 min travel to Beeman)
Beeman 9:45 – 10:15 am (20 Min travel to EGS)
EGS 10:40 – 11:10 am (Lunch break)
Vets 1:00 – 1:30 am (20 min travel to WP)
WP 1:50 – 2:20 am
Best regards,
Eric L. Smith, Fire Chief
City of Gloucester Fire Department
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Again
Every visit to the Eastern Point Light requires a new photo. It’s impossible to resist!
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Reflection under the Blyman
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Sista Felicia’s Kitchen
Felicia, Craig, Hannah, and Pat
Yesterday afternoon I popped over to Felicia’s to find her and her fantastic team getting ready to launch Felicia’s Kickstarter program for her first cookbook. Craig Kimberley was shooting Felicia’s Kickstarter video and there was a mountain of food styled by Craig and Felicia, with Pat and Hannah providing assistance. Craig has created many cooking shows and he knew exactly how he wanted to film Felicia’s wonderful cooking demonstrations. It was lots of fun watching the two of them working at what they both love to do–Felicia cooking and Craig directing and shooting–and I was so glad to have had my camera with!
Felicia and Craig
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Another possible motif.
The Sherman house on the point at Good Harbor Beach.
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Cape Ann TV’s Annual Meeting ~ May 28, 2013
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Publication
Contact: Lisa Smith, (978) 281-2446
lsmith@capeanntv.org
Local Producers Speak at Cape Ann TV’s Annual Meeting
Cape Ann TV is announcing it’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cape Ann TV studio, 38 Blackburn Center, Gloucester. Highlights of the meeting will include an overview of the station’s performance over the year, and presentations by local producers Allen Estes, Shaun Goulart, John Ronan, Kim Smith and Peter Van Ness. They will talk about their experiences as video producers and show clips from their shows. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend.
Good Morning Gloucester 