Chickity Check It!- Story About Zack Teal, Crew On Ardelle For Fun

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Laurie Fullerton submits-

Hi Joey,

I wrote this story for WickedLocal.com and it ran last week in the Amesbury News. I was hoping it might run in Gloucester, too. It is about young Zack Teal who is a cremate on the schooner Ardelle but also lives in Essex in summer. He is building the whaleboat at Lowells boatshop but also was the young lad who helped build the schooner Ardelle. He is off to Maine Maritime this fall after graduation. Just thought you might like to post it.  Cheers and thanks, – Laurie Fullerton

Here is the link and photos

Read more: The Whaleboat Project: Smooth sailing at Lowell’s as launch date nears – Amesbury, MA – Amesbury News http://www.wickedlocal.com/amesbury/news/x179155098/The-Whaleboat-Project-Smooth-sailing-at-Lowells-as-launch-date-nears#axzz2T0qZXEHP

TRIBUTE TO JACKIE HARDY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 22

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Jackie Hardy will be honored at a reception on June 22, 2013, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Gloucester House restaurant. Ms. Hardy represents Bay View, Annisquam, and Lanesville on the City Council and serves as Council president. The proceeds from this event will be donated to the new Gloucester Dog Park.

The event will feature hors d’oeuvres and a program led by City Councilor Bruce Tobey. Tickets are $100 and can be obtained from Mr. Tobey, 978-968-8100, or from Dick Wilson, 978-525-3293. Checks should be made payable to the Gloucester Fund; please write in the memo line “Jackie Hardy/Dog Park.”

 

Note from Joey- The picture above didn’t come in with this press release, It’s an oldie I had from our Block Party Days Smile

Community Photos 5/13/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Exploring Stage Fort Park From Ann Kennedy

Half Moon Beach

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Hi Joey,

I happened upon this shot on my way out of town last Wednesday.

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Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

Community Stuff 5/13/13

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Dan Tremblay is filming his latest independent project “Gloucester Sea Monster, 1659-1817” weekends here in the Harbor Loop/Stacey Blvd area. Info 978777271. Soon to be shown at Hollywood Hits Theater (June) in Danvers and other select sites.

Back On March 30th I posted the Over Under Poll For Completion Of The Good Harbor Beach Footbridge Poll-Here Were The Results

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

On March 30th I pegged the over under in the podcast we taped that day with Paul Morrison and Paulie Walnuts as the Third Saturday In May and I took the under based on the City wanting to have it open in time for Memorial Day Weekend-

GMG Discussion With Host Joey C, Paul Frontiero and Paul Morrison

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Joey C

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Most took the over.  Coming Down To The Wire.

See Manny, David Cox and Kim Smith’s Posts-

Foot Bridge Repair – Day Five

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Manuel F. Simoes

Good harbor footbridge

Posted on May 10, 2013 by David B. Cox

Foot Bridge Repairs – Day Four

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Manuel F. Simoes

Good Harbor Beach Footbridge Almost Ready for Fun!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Kim Smith

and Charlie Carroll’s Photo-

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Joey, how much would you want to rent our vacation property this summer?

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GMG FOB  Bex writes-

Joey, how much would you want to rent our vacation property this summer?

Prime Gloucester Summer VRBO Rental (2BR/2BA) is Running 20% Discount

If I wanted to vacation in Gloucester over the summer I would *kill* to stay at this place. Seriously. But I like to take my vacations elsewhere, as I am sure you know. I really can’t believe they still have several weeks available in June and one in late July – this far into May!?! Really? Their views are killer and Gloucester Quilter is a total FOB. Don’t believe me? Check out their GMG webcam. Yup, that streams live from their window overlooking the harbor. Did I mention they have a private pool and are located less than a mile from GHB? This vacation rental comes with beach towels, chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, and coolers. Who else does dat? Dot and Bex are great people and hosts. Guaranteed. Just read all of their 17, 5-star reviews from past guests. Their VRBO 20% discount ends May 23. SAT-SAT only. Pets OK (dogs and cats only). Direct inquiries through VRBO portal. 

Exploring Gloucester Eateries and Drinkeries From Ann Kennedy

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Alchemy’s Fried Chicken, The Rudder’s Soft Shell Crab, Topside Grill’s Sauteed Oysters on pasta, Willow Rest’s Cuban and a host of other great meals are keeping us well fed!

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A Week Ago Today – For a Most Incredible Mother

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Out of suffering

I feel incredibly sad today for Tim, Evelyn’s son who doesn’t have his mother on this Mother’s Day.  Tim was the center of Evelyn’s universe and vice versa, and I know he was the last thing on her mind as she died.

We never talked about it, but for the massive spirit that Evelyn was and is, she had to have endured great pain and suffering in her life.  I am grateful to her for the pain I now feel over her loss, and for the strengthening of my own spirit that I know will result, and I am sure for many others, including Tim.  Dearest Evelyn, in life you were such a loving, generous and caring person, and even in death you just keep on giving.  Thank you.

This quote by Kahlil Gibran to me describes Evelyn so profoundly:

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”

E.J. Lefavour

Rock On Moms!

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To all the beautiful, hard-working and hard-loving Moms, daughters, best friends, sisters, grandmas, and aunts ~ 

Happy Mother’s Day! and 

ROCK ON!

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My Mom in Central Park (I think it is Central Park) with her four babies

Liv and Kim SmithLiv and I wearing hats from the hat collection I designed

Alex and Lim SmithAlex the way he used to hug me when he was little, until he almost broke my ribs

LivLiv on the Schooner Lannon from last year’s GMG Rum and Cigar event.

Remember back to Happy Days of the of the 50’s!

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Check out all the music happening on Cape Ann Here

Lisa Jordan and Rosie Thank The Gloucester Garden Club

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Rosie and I enjoying the flowers on the boulevard. Thank you Gloucester Garden Club!  Beautiful job. Lisa Jordan

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Love’s Labour’s Lost – don’t lose out on it!

Posted on by Matthew Green

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost is playing May 11, 17, 18 @ 8 PM and May 12 & 19 @ 3 PM, Rockport Community House 58 Broadway.  It’s a fun show!

Here’s a more complete slideshow:

– Fr. Matthew Green

Promoting The Most Amazing Plant Sale To Benefit Gloucester Education Foundation

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Susan Kelly submits-

Hi Joey,

Could you promote the plant sale this week?  It is Saturday May 18th from 9-3 at Stage Fort Park. 

It is amazing because

1. Plants are donated by Gloucester Gardeners, so they will do well in Gloucester

2. All proceeds go to Gloucester Education Foundation

3. Gardeners who donate plants will get a tax deduction letter for the dollar value from the sale of their plants

4. Beautiful gardens make people happy!

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The Writer’s Book Club at Duckworth’s Bistrot

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Christopher Anderson writes-

Hi Joey,

I hope this finds you well. Can you help spread the word on a very special book club series happening this summer at Duckworth’s Bistrot? 

Duckworth’s Bistrot and Eastern Point Lit House & Press are hosting a series of book club events featuring an exciting lineup of great writers coming by to hang out and lead a discussion about the books they love over fine wine (or beer) and fresh, seasonal appetizers. I’ll be kicking things off with my partner at Eastern Point Lit House, poet Jenn Monroe, on Sunday, May 26 (5:00 PM) with a discussion of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Tickets for our first meeting are $35 (includes wine/beer, food, and lively discussion), and are available now at www.easternpointlithouse.com. Seating is limited, so you don’t want to wait. It’s sure to be a great time. 

Future authors include JoeAnn Hart (June 23), Tim Horvath (July 14), Anna Solomon (August 18), and Steve Almond (September 15). Tickets for these events go on sale soon. 

Expect magic. Ken and I are aiming for nothing less. And to answer the question that is sure to be asked, the reason we’re not serving a full dinner is so Ken can participate in the discussion. You can bet the appetizers are sure to be nothing short of amazing, and the discussion even better. 

Much gratitude for all you and your team do!

Cheers,

Chris

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