‘Paws on the Beach’ Celebration
Event Designed to Honor the End of the Summer Ban on Dogs on Gloucester’s Beaches and Help Raise Money for the Gloucester Dog Park
The Friends of Gloucester Dog Park announced that it will host a ‘Paws on the Beach’ celebration in honor of the end of the summer ban on dogs on the city’s beaches. The event, which is being held at Good Harbor Beach on Saturday, September 29, will feature coffee and treats donated by Mamie’s Kitchen. Members of the Cape Ann community are encouraged to bring their dogs to play on the beach and support the Gloucester Dog Park.
“Summer may have come to an end, but for dogs, beach days are just beginning,” said John Dugger of The Friends of Gloucester Dog Park. “Many dogs really enjoy the beach – whether it be running in the sand or splashing in waves. We are excited to bring the community together to exercise and socialize their dogs on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Northeast.”
Dog guardians should bring and use waste removal bags (barrels are located at the end of the foot bridge).
Friends of Gloucester Dog Park t-shirts and signature red dog park bandanas for dogs will be available for sale, and gift baskets will be raffled to benefit the Gloucester Dog Park.
Additional donations can be made online at www.gloucesterdogpark.org or by sending a check to The Gloucester Fund at 45 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 with the memo line: “Dog Park.”
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A Sneak Peek….
GMG Tech Talk: For those of you who own an iPad, were you aware of a chrome browser?
My nephew BJ had Chrome installed on his iPad. I had no idea there were different browsers available for the iPad. Do any of you use it and what are your thoughts about it compared to the stock iPad browser?
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Latest Progress Report on Ardelle’s Voyage To Washington
The Ardelle is on its way again. Harold figures he’s lost a day but presses on up the Delaware river towards the cannel that leads into the Chesapeake Bay.
-Len Burgess
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Angela Cook Photos From Cape Ann Chamber Coffee and Connections Event at the Atlantis Oceanfront Inn
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Community Photos 9/27/12
Early Morning Walk From Ann Kennedy
Another perfect morning for walking Gloucester neighborhoods!
Fall color From Len Burgess
Let the colors begin.
-Len Burgess
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Community Stuff 9/27/12
Bank Gloucester is donating $15,000 to 15 community organizations on Cape Ann/Gloucester. Go to the Bank Gloucester homepage: https://www.bankgloucester.com and click the “Vote Now" button on the left under the online banking login area or click here to go directly to the page >>
CONTEST ENDS SEPTEMBER 28. Winners will be announced Oct 8th.
Your vote helps the community – THANKS!!!
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Ken Duckworth and Lara Lepionka- Locavore City Up In Duckworth’s Bistrot Baby!
You know those glossy food magazines with all the stuffy pretentious locavores all tripping over themselves to promote the latest trend like last year rabbit- you know the ones I’m talking about. The foodie bananaheads you just wanna punch in the throat because they’re so obnoxious? See-
Obnoxious Foodies and Rabbit
There are people around GTown quietly walkin the walk, talkin the talk and bein’ all locavorish without all the pomp and circumstance and having to announce it to the world and get all up in your grill with it like it’s a badge of honor.
They just buy locally grown produce and locally caught fish and lobsters because they know it’s the freshest and the best stuff they can provide their customers with for the tastiest dish- plain and simple.
And that’s where the picture of Lara Lepionka and Ken Duckworth which I snapped yesterday comes in. I’m over there because Ken was without a vehicle to come pick up his lobsters yesterday and who pulls up next to me is Lara with her containers of fresh picked produce from her Beacon Street Farm
Each container looked like a masterpiece of natural beauty and the smell from the fresh herbs was (forgive me if I sound like an obnoxious foodie here)- intoxicating.
So there Ken and Lara, you don’t have to beat your drum of how you’re using and providing the best and freshest locally grown ingredients, your boy Joey C just did it for you.
#Boom!
Contact Lara about getting some of her home grown goodness here
And if you want the best damn meal you’re gonna eat anywhere anytime- it’s Duckworth’s Bistrot- Duh, obvi!
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GHS JV Football (David B. Cox Photos)
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The Colors of Gloucester From Ann Kennedy
Ann Writes-
I never tire of the beautiful and inspirational colors of Gloucester–whether on the water, downtown, or enjoying the neighborhoods.
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Lantern and Grass
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Fun day at Fenway
Even though my beloved Red Sox have not had an all-star season,to say the least, it is still a blast to go to Fenway and experience the ambience of the park. Here a couple of pictures I took on Saturday. We had amazing seats that were a gift.
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Did You Know? (Good Used Cars)
If you find yourself in need of a good used vehicle, call or stop in and see Peter Anderson at Meineke, 168 Eastern Ave., Gloucester. My old Annie girl reached the point this summer where taking her to my mechanic to repair the things that had started going would have cost more than I though it was worth for a 1997 van, although she still had alot of life left in her. When the battery and windshield wiper motor went so I could no longer drive her or pass inspection, and I didn’t want to keep borrowing Brenda Malloy’s cool art car, I knew it was time. Peter had a nice 2000 Plymouth Voyager in my price range, so I now have wheels and am mobile again, thanks to Smokin’ Jim Yancy who brought me to see Peter and Elynn Kroger who brought me over to pick her up. It is so great living in a community where you can get the things you need and have good people all around you to offer help when you need it. There really is no place on earth like Gloucester.
On another happy note, Eric and Sheila from Rockport ended up buying my old Annie van and Eric is going to make the repairs and fix her up for Sheila to drive. I had put her on Craig’s List, and Sheila who is a FOB saw the Good Morning Gloucester sticker on her bumper and told Eric to go check her out. I look forward to seeing her moving on the roads of Cape Ann again.
E.J. Lefavour
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Farewell Monarchs
Inquiring minds want to know, “Where do the Monarchs go?” I am often asked this question, not by children, but by adults. Most children have studied, or are studying, the butterfly life cycle and the have some degree of knowledge about the Monarch migration. The reason the majority of adults never learned about the Monarch butterfly migration is because the great mystery of their winter destination was only discovered as recently as 1975! The Monarchs that are journeying through Gloucester at this time of year travel approximately 2,000 miles to the transvolcanic mountaintops of south central Mexico, near the town of Angangueo. I have the National Geographic issue from 1975 that tells the tale of one man’s determination, including all the scientific intrigue that goes with great discoveries, and I will try to post more about this fascinating story in the coming weeks.
As everyone who reads GMG probably knows by now, I am in the midst of shooting my Monarch film. What you may not know is that I have written and illustrated a book that tells the story of this most exquisite of creatures and its extraordinary journey. I am hoping to find a publisher. If anyone knows a friend of a friend of a friend, or has a suggestion for a very high quality publisher or top-notch agent, please let me know. Thank you.
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Children’s Drop and Shop $50 Savings Off Manchester Athletic Club Membership Coupon
Can’t even begin to tell you how much money the money the Mrs has saved on the girls’ toys that she scored at the Drop and Shop. Stuff like Thomas The Train setups for like $10 that cost $200 at the stores and stuff like that. Only stuff that looks like brand new. better to recycle these things and get them for next to zip. Get to it and score your $50 savings coupon at The Manchester Athletic Club
Every Children’s Drop & Shop consumer will receive a $50 savings coupon when they join the MAC.
It is for adult memberships only and the voucher must be presented upon joining. Good through October 15, 2012.
These Coupons are only available at The Children’s Drop and Shop and are not printable online. So take advantage of the incredible bargains at the Drop and Shop and get yourself a $50 savings coupon while you’re there!
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Slivers of early reflected sunlight
Early sunlight glints off the metal cross on the steeple of St. Ann’s Church.
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Think About How Great It Must Be To Be Mayor of GTown
After looking over the blog today I’m saying to myself, “Wow look at all the incredible stuff happening in this town and all the great stuff that HAS HAPPENED in this town over the years”
Like the ridiculous art scene, food scene, music scene, natural beauty, funky urban-ness, beaches, schooners, industry, boating, cultural activities, museums,ect, ect ect….
So no matter how tiring it must be to have to listen to all the bullshit rhetoric from the pro-development and anti development obstructionists at the end of the day you’re the Queen or King of one of the coolest places on earth and people voted for you to be that person. What an honor.
Congrats CK.
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The Latest Stylebook Featuring Vintage Finds
If you like vintage goods, check out The Roving Home‘s most recent stylebook in collaboration with photographer Esther Mathieu.
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Pet of the Week-Cochise
Hi I am Cochise and I am here at the Cape Ann Animal Aid located at Four Paws Lane, Gloucester with my siblings. We are all playful pups. Our mom is a Beagle mix who weighs about 38 pounds. We think we will be medium in size, except for me, I think I will be the largest pup and the cutest. Whey don’t you stop by the shelter and see for yourself?!
Don’t forget the 2nd Annual Christopher Cutler Rich Golf Tournament Monday, October 15 with a 12 Noon shotgun start registration begins at 10:30 a.m. at Bass Rocks Country Club. Check our website at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com or call us at 978-564-3486.
Good Morning Gloucester 