Good Morning Gloucester

August 19, 2024 ~ sam ~ 

Minglewood Harborside This Week

Pat D’s Photos has a special offer on Fungia Face Dog Toys until the end of the month while supplies last. These sturdy rope pull toys feature Joey’s fungia face and are available at a reduced price until the end of the month while supplies last. Stop by 44 Main St or order here. I plan to be at the store Thursday 1-5 pm; Friday and Saturday 11-5 pm and Sunday 11-3 pm this week. Reach out or stop by if interested. We always offer free local delivery.

August 19, 2024 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Sawyer Free Library is thrilled host Discover Gloucester’s Culture Splash spotlight event on Thursday, August 22, 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Gloucester singer and song-searcher Michael O’Leary will share a talk and performance based on pieces in the book Fishermen’s Ballads and Songs of the Sea, published in 1874 by the Procter Bros. of Gloucester. It is a collection of 120 pieces by a wide array of authors, both women and men, a few known widely, many known only locally or not at all, and some anonymous or pseudonymous. It’s a literary, musical, and folkloric time capsule of Gloucester, and 2024 is the 150th anniversary of its publication.  Registration for this special event is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org

This program is supported in part by grants from the Gloucester and Manchester Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

The event will take place at the Sawyer Free Library located at 21 Main Street in downtown Gloucester. Registration for this special event is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org. Space is limited. For more information, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org, call 978-325-5500 or email jtravers@sawyerfreelibrary.org.

Culture Splash Spotlight: “Fishermen’s Ballads and Songs of Sea 150 Years On” at Sawyer Free Library

$25 for 1 $100 for 5

The Defacto Mascot Of Pat’s Puffin Emporium Suffered A Vicious Attack This Weekend And The Medics Are Now Determining If There Is Any Hope.

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Another week has gone by and it’s Margarita Monday again. This time we went to the Lobster and I got “Summer’s Naut Over” … a nicely spicy margarita with a summery touch of pineapple and mango. We also ordered the lobster cobb salad (a gorgeous creation) with the special smashburger of the day. We were able to sit at the bar and had friendly, efficient service. It’s quite a nice treat to have the Lobster available!

August 18, 2024 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

VIRTUAL MEETINGS: Wednesday, August 21

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Registration is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org.

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

The August 21 the topic is Career Story: “Tell Me A Bit About Yourself.” This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Register HERE

Questions? Contact Meg O’Neill at 978-325-5562 or moneill@sawyerfreelibrary.org

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group – this week’s topic: “Career Story: Tell Me A Bit About Yourself”