The Captain Courageous Room At Minglewood harborside is looking forward to hosting your next event!

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To inquire about our private event room, visit this link: https://sereniteerestaurantgroup.tripleseat.com/par…/11337

UNVEILING OF THE NEWLY RESTORED 1930 CHAMPLAIN HISTORICAL MARKER

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TUESDAY, JULY 23 AT 2:00 PM (rain or shine)
Corner of East Main Street and Rocky Neck Avenue

Join Mayor Verga and the Department of Public Works for the unveiling of the newly restored Samuel de Champlain historical roadside marker on Rocky Neck, which had rusted and disintegrated almost beyond repair. Spearheaded by Rocky Neck resident, Susan Morreale, this 7-year project is finally ready for prime time!

Susan, a member of the Historical Commission, worked with DPW, who funded the project, and the restoration firm, Skylight Studios in Woburn, to bring this 200-pound, double-sided, cast iron marker back to life.

A total of 275 markers were made and erected along Massachusetts’s roadways to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1930. Each marker tells a concise, significant story about the history of Massachusetts in just a few short, inscribed lines, identical on both sides, so they could be read from either direction by passing cars.

They commemorate “places which played a leading part in the history of the colony,” according to the official catalog issued at the time by the Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission. Beyond value in noting historical moments, the markers are a kind of history themselves — a standing museum of how the state saw its past in the 1930s.

Gloucester has four such markers, the others are in Annisquam and two at Stage Fort Park. As of 2011, of the original inventory, there were only 146 markers still standing in the state. Of the original 83 markers in Essex County, only 43 remain.1630 – 1930 SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN 

IN SEPTEMBER, 1606, SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN LANDED AT ROCKY NECK IN WHAT IS NOW GLOUCESTER HARBOR, TO CAULK HIS SHALLOP, AND MADE AN ACCURATE CHART OF THE HARBOR WHICH HE CALLED LE BEAUPORT.

Margarita Monday At Bluefin Blowout Fundraiser

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I usually try to post Margarita Monday suggestions that you can replicate if you choose to, but in this case it’s unlikely you’ll be able to recreate last week’s margarita fun at the Bluefin Blowout Fundraiser event. Held at Mile Marker Marina on Essex Ave, it was a terrific evening full of food, fun, laughs and fundraising. It’s not too late to donate to the fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at this link: https://secure.etransfer.com/eft/flexblockcode/donation1.cfm?d2org=ECCF&d2tool=BBDonation

Gloucester Reads: A Community-Wide Reading Initiative

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 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Join the conversation and sign up for a discussion group!

DISCUSSION GROUP SCHEDULE: SIGN UP AND BE A PART OF THE CONVERSATION

Sponsor/LocationDateTimeRegistration Link
Temple Ahavat AchimSun. July 2810am-12pmRegister
1623 StudiosMon. July 291-3pmRegister
Annisquam Village ChurchTues. July 304-6pmRegister
St. Paul Lutheran ChurchTues. July 307-9pmRegister
Manship Artist Residencies@ Lanesville Community CenterTues. August 67-9pmRegister
St. John’s Episcopal ChurchThurs. August 83-5pmRegister
Gloucester Writers CenterMon. August 126-8pmRegister
Gloucester UU ChurchThurs. August 225-7pmRegister

Together in partnership, the Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester’s Racial Justice Team and Gloucester Health Department, is presenting Gloucester Reads 2024, a citywide, intergenerational summer reading initiative. Running through August, this community-wide book club aims to spark conversations, inspire new ideas, and encourage introspection about race equity in our community.

In collaboration with sixteen additional community co-sponsors, Gloucester Reads 2024 will explore books reflecting Black experiences in America. This initiative includes selections for adults, young adults and children. Adults can participate in three ways: reading the book, joining a structured discussion group, and attending the virtual author’s talk.

The summer book club’s main selection is How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith. This acclaimed book, which has won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, the Hillman Prize for Book Journalism, the Stowe Prize, and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, focuses on the history and present impact of slavery in the United States. Through eight sites, including New Orleans, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, New York City, and Angola Prison, Smith uses archival research and interviews to offer an intergenerational story of how slavery has shaped our nation’s history and memory.

For more information or to sign up for a book discussion, visit, SawyerFreeLibrary.org or call 978-325-5500.

To ensure everyone can participate, Gloucester Reads is offering to cover childcare expenses for those attending discussion groups, the author’s talk, or both. Participants can request funds on the discussion group registration form.

Gloucester Reads: A Community-Wide Reading Initiative

Yet Another Great Dinner At Oliver’s Harbor

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At the end of the day in the shop, I am often thinking about what to do for dinner. Oliver’s Harbor is right down Main St and conveniently puts the specials board out on the sidewalk. Bam. Decision made. And we do not regret it ever. Welcoming and friendly staff is among the best things about Oliver’s. The delicious food and atmosphere are another reason to stop in even if maybe you weren’t planning to. I had the chicken parm special and Jim had sushi. Outstanding. We noticed 2 large group set ups in the dining area and larger groups are well accommodated by Oliver’s should you need a place for visitors to gather. Thanks to bartender Scott for another wonderful experience.

Catherine M. “Kay” Orlando Obituary

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Catherine “Kay” M. (Sutera) Orlando, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Mercurio “Mac” Orlando. Born in the North End of Boston on February 6, 1927, Catherine was the cherished daughter of the late Vincenzo and Calogera (Ragusa) Sutera.

After marrying Mac, Catherine made Gloucester her home, where she became a cherished member of the community. In her youth, she was an avid bowler, a parish member at St. Ann’s Church, a member of the Madonna Del Rosario Society, and enjoyed Gloucester’s beaches. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo with friends at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Catherine never missed a family event, whether it was a sporting event, wedding, or school ceremony, always traveling any distance to be with her loved ones.

Catherine leaves behind a legacy of love through her children, Lucille Militello (Frank), Linda Devoe (Gerard), Joseph Orlando (Sandra), Catherine Cahill (William), and Debra Muniz (Paul). She was a proud grandmother to 17 grandchildren, a great-grandmother to 32 great-grandchildren, and had many nieces and nephews. Catherine is also survived by her sisters, Marge Marino, Jennie Ciuffo, Lucille Bonfilio, and Barbara Sutera.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her sisters, Beatrice Ciulla (Anthony), Lucy Sutera, Phyllis Orlando (Michael), and Rita Sabella (Alfred), as well as her brothers, Leo Sutera, Ignazio Sutera (Lillian), Philip Sutera (Sena), and John Bonfilio; brothers-in-law, Angelo Marino and Nicholas Cuiffo.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation for their generosity and kindness during Catherine’s time there.

Catherine’s warm presence, unwavering devotion to her family, and vibrant spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A visitation will be held in St. Ann’s Church, Holy Family Parish on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Mass starting at 11a.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. The burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101.

Arrangements by Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester.

For online condolences please visit http://www.greelyfuneralhome.com

Abisamra Solo Show Opens July 27

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Submitted by photographer John Abisamra:

Good morning Pat…hope you are enjoy this nice summer weather. I have a solo photography show at Rockport art association with opening reception next Saturday July 27 from 1 to 3pm.

Shows runs through Aug 15.

THE KITCHEN AT THE CUT

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 ~ THE CUT LIVE

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Things are NEW over at The Cut! We have a new chef, a new bar manager and now a new Instagram account that is run by The Kitchen at The Cut staff with a focus on food specials, drink features and behind the scenes content. You should go give it a follow! See you at The Cut!

Starting NOW The Cut will be open Wednesday – Sunday, 4pm – 12am. The kitchen will be open 4pm – 10pm. Come party with us! 
Don’t forget to check out all our upcoming shows – we’ve got something for everyone!

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Christmas In July At 44 Main St

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I know you don’t want to think about the holidays right now, so I am doing some of the thinking for you. We will be holding Christmas in July at 44 Main St next week Tues-Wed-Thurs noon – 5 PM. We will be unveiling some of our special holiday offerings. Some of these go really fast so maybe a little early planning wouldn’t hurt. We hope to see you at the store July 23-24-25 for some special offerings. such as these ornaments. As always, feel free to reach out with orders or questions. Free delivery to Cape Ann area.