My View of Life on the Dock
I got a tip that the Ardelle was hauled out at the Railways so we went down to take a look. She seems to be getting a bit of a spit and polish in preparation for the upcoming season. There are several other familiar vessels down there as well. It was like greeting old friends. Speaking of which, special Happy Birthday wishes to Liza R today!
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Carole Sharoff will be presented with the Gloucester Rotary’s Paul Harris Distinguished Service Award at a special dinner on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Cruiseport Gloucester, located at 6 Rowe Square in downtown Gloucester. The Paul Harris Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Gloucester Rotary and recognizes Ms. Sharoff’s many contributions to the community at large as well as to Rotary as a former club board member, secretary, and President.
Carole is the founder and CEO of Atlantic Vacation Homes and AVH Realty, Inc. and was recently awarded the vacation rental industry’s Pioneer Award with the notation that “This entire industry owes her a debt of gratitude for everything she has done.” She served on the Vacation Rental Management Association’s Board as Secretary and on the Executive Committee. She was a Presenter at the Annual Million Dollar Women’s Symposium at Salem State University Enterprise Center. Locally, she serves on the board of Action, Inc., has been a board member of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Discover Gloucester and was copresident of Temple Ahavat Achim when it was destroyed in the tragic fire of December 2007. Under her leadership, a new Temple rose from its ashes at its original site on Middle Street. In all areas of her service, Carole focuses on improving the organization’s approach to Diversity and Inclusion.
Rotary International was founded by Paul Harris in 1905 as a humanitarian organization. In recent years, it has led the initiative to eradicate polio and has helped to provide clean water to poor communities around the world. Locally, Rotary helps fund local charities and built and maintains the children’s playground in Stage Fort Park.
Tickets to the Paul Harris Distinguished Service Award Dinner are $60 per person and may be reserved by contacting event Chair Steve Kaity at 978-879-1051. The dinner is open to the general public, and friends and colleagues of Carole are encouraged to attend
Join us for a special Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12th
Brunch Service : 10am – 2:30pm
Live Jazz from The Causeway Collective : 11am – 2pm.
Brunch specials will include “Dutch Baby Pancakes” – pancakes in a cast iron skillet with mixed berries and whipped cream, and “Eggs Florentine” – poached eggs, spinach, sliced tomato on an English muffin with hollandaise and home fries.
177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA
This Discovery Gloucester event is going to be a blast and couldn’t come at a better time-During Mother’s Day weekend!
Here’s Tess McColgan and I giving you the deets.
More info here- www.discovergloucester.com
Swing Into Spring in Gloucester: May 10-12, 2024
Ready for a weekend away? Relax and reconnect with your friends and family this Spring in gorgeous Gloucester, MA!
Whether you are planning a getaway for your favorite mom(s), or just looking to have a fun weekend with your friends, Gloucester has everything you need. Lodging specials, shopping discounts, activities and more can be found in Gloucester May 10-12, 2024 (Mother’s Day Weekend)!
Your 2024 Swing Into Spring Passport is now available to download so you can take advantage of all the special offers and special events, and get stamps to enter our Grand Prize Giveaway! You will also be able to pick up a passport in person at any of the participating businesses during the weekend.
Swing Into Spring in Gloucester, MA
Pop of color
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Hello Joey!!! We’ve been digging your posts & reviews! 😎 Great stuff as always!! Just wanted to let you know that our full band is back at The Salted Cod Arthouse, 53 Rocky Neck Ave Gloucester this coming Friday 5/10 from 7-9pm..no cover! Place has been hopping on the weekends! Here’s a short clip of our show there from January (for the “3rd Annual Gloucester’s So Salty Weekend Kick-off Party”) Was a BLAST!!! https://youtu.be/T1rmRFD2PLo?si=ig7YVy_quhT2vXK6 Thanks and cheers & Happy Cinco de Mayo to You and Yours!!! -Bill
Some of the specials that we know she’ll love include, but are certainly not limited to…
Frutti di Mare with spicy tomato sauce, scallops, mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari & squid ink pasta at Minglewood Harborside.
Cala’s Royal Treatment Cocktail with Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, pineapple juice, guava puree, hibiscus syrup, lime & a splash of soda.
Grateful Grains with lemon-garlic farro, avocado, arugula, miso sweet potato puree, pickled red onions & chickpeas at Dire Wolf Tavern.
Alchemy’s Lobster Benedict with fresh Maine lobster, poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise & home fries.
Click on the restaurant’s name below to view our Mother’s Day Specials.
Minglewood Harborside I Cala’s I 15 Walnut I Maggie’s Farm I Hale Street Tavern & Oyster Bar I The Spot I American BBQ I Alchemy I Dire Wolf Tavern & Hallowed Ground
Looking for a Mother’s Day gift idea?
Treat Mom to a cocktail with her friends on one of our outdoor patios, a much-deserved date night in a cozy booth, or perhaps even lunch with the whole family 😉
Purchase a Serenitee Gift Card at any of our restaurants, or order an E-Gift Card online today.
Reservations & non-refundable prepayment are required. Please call 978-515-7386 to make your reservation.
Here is this week’s live music schedule at the Rhumb Line!
Sharing news from the Annisquam Village Players:
Complete audition and crew details available at this link: https://annisquamvillageplayers.com/join-the-cast-amp-crew
3beds, 1.5bath, washer/dryer, covered front porch and an adorable patio in the back yard.
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more photos to follow
Despite showers on a cloudy afternoon, I made my annual trip to Felix’s Family Farm in Ipswich to visit the tulips. I have made this trip a number of times over the years, but this time I was totally floored by how impressive the fields looked, especially on a dreary day. The beds have been moved around a bit and the result is very satisfying! This year’s theme is TIME but you are running out of time to see those tulips at peak so you might want to get yourself there by Mother’s Day weekend. It’s well worth the ride. The tulips are plentiful, healthy and GORGEOUS. It’s a little bit of a replacement for the tulips we lost along the boulevard this year.
Donations are needed to help maintain the flags on the boulevard for the 2024 season. Please click the link below for more information or to make a donation. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Good Morning Gloucester 