Good Morning Gloucester

I was walking in this area lately and noticed how spiffy the new Middle St housing complex is looking! The John J. Meany Senior Affordable Housing information is available at this link.

August 5, 2024 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Join the Sawyer Free Library Assistant Director Lisa Ryan on Thursday, August 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm for an engaging presentation on Niagara Falls feature breathtaking photos and videos captured throughout the seasons. Explore this majestic natural wonder’s formation, cultural impact, hydroelectric development, and ecological considerations. For fun, Lisa will also delve into tales of famous daredevils and offer travel tips.

The presentation will take place at the Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main Street in Downtown Gloucester. Open to all to attend. No registration needed. If you have questions, email Lisa at lryan@sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-325-5500.

A Librarian Falls for Niagara Falls: Travel Presentation at the Sawyer Free

Main Street in downtown Gloucester will come alive this Saturday, August 10, from 6 to 10 PM! Visit the free Main Street Block Party to experience a fun night of live music, street performances, non-profits, shopping, great food, and kids’ activities! Many Main Street shops and businesses will be open and offering special deals. Additional Gloucester businesses and non-profits will have a presence on the street. The Main Street Block Party is a long-standing tradition with lots of local flavor! You don’t want to miss it!
Visit https://bit.ly/BlockParty-Aug10 for the full list of entertainment, participating vendors, and food.

Saturday Aug 10, 2024
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

Saturday, August 10, 2024
5 PM Streets closed off to traffic & parking
6 PM Music Stages Open (x3)
6:15 PM Kilted Colin at Hancock & Main 
7:10 PM Cape Ann Dancers at Hancock & Main
8:00 PM Kilted Colin at Hancock & Main

MUSIC PERFORMANCES BY STAGE:

The West End: Sponsored by Institution for Savings

6 PM: Kicked Off the Bus
8 PM: John Sacco & Co.   

Cape Ann Savings Bank Stage: Sponsored by Cape Ann Savings
6 PM: The Jantelles
8 PM: Old Salties

The East End: Sponsored by Bank Gloucester
6 PM: Adria Smith Trio 
8 PM: Gloucester Fishcakes

Location

Main Street (Closed from Pleasant St to Short St)
Gloucester, MA

134-138 Main Street Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester’s own!

If you order one I’ll automatically add a second one to your order if you order today through Saturday midnight!

Link to purchase-

https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/product/thirsty-seagull-drinking-town-with-a-fishing-problem-microfiber-beach-towel/57

Sand Repellent, Super Packable, Quick Drying With Attached Elastic Band To Keep It Together, Shark Tank Sells these for $48, we sell them for $35. People love these towels instead of the old towels that get musty and track sand into your car, boat and house.

Night Lights…

https://www.katelynmcaruso.org/

 

Tickets are still available for this week’s performances of Cinderella by the Annisquam Village Players. Performances are at 7 p.m. nightly through Sunday, Aug. 11.

 

It’s a locally-based cast who have been working hard to learn lines and all the dance moves. Another example of the amazing talent we have in Gloucester and around Cape Ann. 

 

Tickets can be purchased via the AVP website, www.annisquamvillageplayers.org. Seats are going fast. 

 

You’ve seen them around town, now come see them on stage!

 

Nate Oaks as Prince Topher

Miranda Joyce as Cinderella

 

Susan Beaumont as the Evil Stepmother

 

Bill Wrinn as Sebastian, the Lord Protector

 

Morgan Reilly as Stepsister Charlotte

Kavika Babson as Lord Pinkleton

Peter Nelson and Tarin McAdoo Comer as the King and Queen

Sunset Cruise for Katelyn raised $10,500! This donation was sent to the Katelyn M Caruso Memorial Fund at BAF which funds critical research, treatments and awareness for this devastating disease. An amazing night doing all the things Katelyn would love with family and friends! THANK YOU once again for your generosity and support! Thank you also to our generous sponsor Blue Collar Lobster Co! @bluecollarlobsterco KATELYN’s CREW…the best Crew around!💙🕊️❤️ Link to Donate- https://linktr.ee/katelyns_crew

It was time to return to Jalapenos on Main St and Margarita Monday seemed a perfect opportunity. I just love the frozen raspberry margarita there! So refreshing. We were surprised to find their back room full of people enjoying sea shanties. Apparently every other Monday the sea shanty group gathers for some fun and the place was packed. We ordered flautas and carne asada which we enjoyed very much as we always do. It’s one of those places you go and are made to feel welcome and “at home”. Perfect Margarita Monday adventure.

Come by to check it out and/or sign up. You don’t have to be Italian!