Meet Dahlia and Petunia! Originally from North Carolina, these adorable girls are ready to start the next chapter of their lives with families to call their very own. They came into rescue with their mom and sisters after their owner became ill and could no longer care for them. These sweet, social puppies were raised with their mom until they were 8 weeks old in a loving home, giving them a wonderful start in life. They absolutely love attention, enjoy meeting new people, and are sure to make fantastic family companions. Wondering what breed they are? Your guess is as good as ours! While we don’t know their mix, we do know their mom weighs about 35 pounds, so that gives a little clue about their potential adult size.If you’re looking for a loyal companion and a lifetime of happy memories, Dahlia or Petunia could be the perfect addition to your family.
Dahlia has joined our extended stay club, meaning her fee has been reduced in hopes to help her find her forever home!
We have had some family commitments these last couple of weeks and haven’t had time in the shop for a while but we will be BACK starting Thurs Aug 6 from noon-5; Friday and Saturday 11-5 and Sunday 11-3. We are featuring our nightlights now available in the best selection as you start to think about upcoming holidays. Buy now, gift later. We’ll see you in the shop, but remember we respond to messages and will deliver locally for free! Feel free to email GMGPatD at gmail.com (trying to avoid extra spam by writing it out). We will also special order any print you have on hand or from our catalog but now is the time to start planning for that holiday gift giving! Here are just some of the current nightlights on hand($30 each)
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Jennifer Loiselle of Methuen, MA begins a nautical scene on Laura and Company Hair Salon’s front window
GLOUCESTER, MA – Gloucester’s Main Street is becoming an outdoor art gallery this summer as eight local and regional artists transform storefront windows into vibrant public murals through Imagining Gloucester’s Future, a new public art initiative celebrating Gloucester’s identity, creativity, and future.
Developed by Miranda Aisling, Arts, Culture & Events Coordinator for the City of Gloucester, the project is presented in partnership with the 2025–2026 Making it Public Program and made possible through support from the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC).
The project invited artists to imagine Gloucester’s future through themes such as community, art, fishing, tourism, and the city’s unique coastal landscape. By bringing original artwork into the heart of downtown, the initiative activates Main Street with engaging, place-based art that reflects Gloucester’s rich culture while encouraging residents and visitors to experience the downtown in a new way. Artists began installing the murals on July 30. All eight murals are expected to be completed by August 14 and will remain on display through the week of November 9.
Following a selection process led by the Gloucester Committee for the Arts, eight artists were paired with downtown businesses that volunteered their storefront windows as canvases:
Mike Grimaldi (Gloucester, MA) – Saluti, 272 Main Street
Eliza Jane Seastone (Ipswich, MA) – Nellie’s, 260 Main Street
Dennis R. Darkeem (Bronx, NY) – Revive Wellness, 232 Main Street
Jennifer Loiselle (Methuen, MA) – Laura and Company Hair Salon, 222 Main Street
Bruce Orr (Beverly, MA) – Coastal Wave Salon, 220 Main Street
Kirk Larsen (Hicksville, NY) – Local Colors, 121 Main Street
Quest Nine (Lowell, MA) – Highliner Hotel, 108 Main Street
Brian Murphy (Beverly, MA) – Imperial Insurance Agency, 1 Main Street, Unit 9
An interactive map of all mural locations is available here.
To celebrate the completion of the project, the City of Gloucester and the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, August 21, from 3:00PM to 4:00PM at Saluti, 272 Main Street. Following the ceremony, attendees are encouraged to walk Main Street and experience all eight murals.
The murals will also be featured during the Harbortown Cultural District’s second annual From the Deep festival on Saturday, November 7, from 11:00AM to 5:00PM, offering another opportunity for residents and visitors to explore the public art installation while enjoying the festival’s programming.
— Mayor Paul Lundberg City of Gloucester
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What: Author and educator,David Sobel, Professor Emeritus, Antioch University New England, will present: Bringing the Classroom Outdoors: How Nature-Based Education Improves Student Performance and Resilience When: 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 Where: Annisquam Village Hall, 34 Leonard St., Gloucester Admission: Free
Can taking students outside improve academic performance, build resilience, and foster a deeper connection to their communities? According to nationally recognized educator and author David Sobel, the answer is an absolute “yes!”
Environmental nonprofit 400 Trees,in collaboration with the Sawyer Free Library, will host a free community presentation led by Sobel: “Bringing the Classroom Outdoors: How Nature-Based Education Improves Student Performance and Resilience,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Annisquam Village Hall, 34 Leonard St., Gloucester.
Sobel, Professor Emeritus in the Education Department at Antioch University New England, is one of the country’s leading voices on child development, nature-based learning, and place-based education. For more than 30 years, he has worked with schools, environmental organizations, and the National Park Service to help educators connect classroom learning with the natural and cultural resources found in their own communities.
During the presentation, Sobel will share research and real-world examples demonstrating how place-based education can enhance student achievement while nurturing curiosity, confidence, and resilience. Drawing on successful programs across the United States, he will illustrate how using local neighborhoods, landscapes, and community resources as living classrooms creates richer educational experiences for students of all ages.
Sobel has written ten books and more than 90 articles on children, nature, and education. His books include Beyond Ecophobia, Place-based Education: Connecting Classrooms and Communities, Childhood and Nature: Design Principles for Educators, and Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors. In 2007, Edutopia magazine recognized him as one of the nation’s “Daring Dozen” educational leaders for his innovative work in education.
This program is part of the ongoing Tree Talks lecture series produced by 400 Trees, a Gloucester-based nonprofit created to engage youth and plant trees. Tree Talks bring local and regional experts together to share knowledge about native trees, plants, and Gloucester’s ecosystem through educational programs. Educators, parents, school leaders, environmental advocates, and anyone interested in strengthening children’s connection to nature are encouraged to attend.
Happy August at Rose Baker. Summer heat and hope for some showers to help our dry earth. Daily activities can be found by going to www.gloucester-ma.gov, clicking on Departments and scrolling down to the Council on Aging. You can see our newsletter or call 978-325-5812 to get on our mailing list. For events indicating registration, please stop by or call Natalia at the above phone number. Follow us on Facebook – Rose Baker Senior Center Gloucester
Special things going on:
August 3rd, 10th and 17th at 1:00 – Old Salties Jazz Band
August 11th – New cribbage 20 week tournament begins. Sign up each week at 12:45, play at 1:00
August 11th – 10:30 – Coffee with Elise – Please come and chat about your ideas and concerns.
August 12th – 10:30 – Nutrition Education by SeniorCare’s Dietician/Nutritionist Shane Toman
August 27th – 11:30 – SeniorCare Cookout at Stage Fort Park. Please register.
Movies on Thursdays at 12:30
August 6th – Ocean Eleven with George Cluney, Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt
August 13th – A Star is Born with Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson
August 20th – Million Dollar Baby with Clint Eastman, Hillary Swank and Morgan Freeman
August 27th – Two Weeks Notice (This one starts at 1:30.) Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant
Seniors on the Go Bus – Please register.
August 10th – Walmart and Century House
August 17th – Salem Willows and The Anchor Grille
August 24th – Job Lots and Savers then the Gourmet Garden
August 31st – Tendercrop Farm and Shipyard Tavern
Group Luncheon and Entertainment
September 17th – Danversport – Solid Gold’s Remember the 50’s and 60’s.
December 2nd and 3rd – Danversport – The Music and Passion of Barry ManilowCall Natalia for details and to register 978-325-5812
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