Brewfest is Coming!

Blackburn Brewfest is scheduled for Saturday Sept 16 at Stage Fort Park from 1-5 PM. GMG Jim will be assisting with the parking and I will be helping with tickets so be sure to say hello. Support the Cape Ann Community Foundation by stopping by. Tickets available for designated drivers as well as tasters. Food and beer with over 20 local breweries and live music !! Tickets and additional information available here.

Fun races Today Sept. 13th, 5:30pm @ town landing.

Never raced before?  Been out of it for a while?  
Come down tomorrow night and jump in to some fun races with veterans from the IDRC.  The format will be names pulled out of a hat to match up 2 boat heats from the town landing out to the ice house around flags and back.  Just a fun row with your friends from the IDRC and a chance to get out on the water before the weather changes to Fall.  
Hope to see you there!!

Grand Banks Next AIA Tomorrow!

 BY GRANDBANKSBP

Grand Banks Next AIA Tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow, September 14th, in our Gloucester showroom for the upcoming AIA Course about the benefits of using Acetylated Wood.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 BY GRANDBANKSBP

AIA Course

Acetylated Wood: Durable, Stable
+ Sustainable

Revolutionizing the industry as a sustainable option for decking, siding, windows & doors, acetylated wood is a completely environmentally-friendly material that is built to last and surpass any wood material on the market.
This AIA-accredited presentation will discuss the following learning objectives:Define the term “Acetylated Wood” and gain a basic understanding of its history.Learn the benefits of the acetylation process, and why it is a safe, nontoxic alternative to other materials.Describe how wood used in acetylated wood is natural renewable resource and qualifies for LEED points.Review global projects- learn why acetylated wood is used in the historical preservation market.
Thursday, September 14th 11:00 – 1:00
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Ticket giveaway for “Drag Me to Drift”

It takes place this Sunday, Sept 17.

There are 2 seatings that the winner could choose a pair of tickets for: 2pm or 5pm

(And the Pats play at 8:20 the winner would be home in time for kick off!)

Tickets link-

https://ticketbud.com/events/b24ad02c-4e6d-11ee-83a3-42010a717028

The first two people to email Sam Orlando at queendomtalent@ gmail.com win

The Annisquam Exchange will stay open until October 8, 2023

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Red Dot Sale – 20% off – has started!!

The Exchange will close for the season on Sunday, October 8

Sushi Sang Lee Gloucester Mackerel to Shime Saba Isobe Maki. Only at Sushi Sang Lee.

Reservation at Tock or visit www.sushisanglee.com

Need storage? Check out Grove Street Self Storage at 61A Grove Street Gloucester

Pay for 3 months get 1 free

Pay for 7 months get 2 free

Climate controlled units

Convenient 24 hour access

Monitored 24/7 by security cameras

Gated access

Easy online pay

Safe and clean facility

Friendly staff

Call today to secure your unit, they are filling up fast!

978-879-4524

61A Grove Street Gloucester MA 01930 

www.grovestreetselfstorage.com

Construction Update John J. Meany Senior Housing

I image this is the elevator shaft for the future John J. Meany Senior Housing complex at the former YMCA on Middle St. Further information available at this link.

Sawyer Free Library’s BRICK BY BRICK Community LEGO Celebration – this Saturday, 9/16!

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Join the Sawyer Free Library for a fun LEGO-filled community event THIS Saturday, September 16, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at 20 Main Street in downtown Gloucester, right across from the Sawyer Free Library temporary location. 

Build your own library-inspired LEGO creation with the help of a certified LEGO Master from the LEGO Discovery Center Boston. Check out the specially commissioned LEGO model replica of the 2025 Sawyer Free Library. Have fun creating with LEGOs along with face painting, prizes, music, and more! 

All are invited to this FREE community celebration of the 2025 Sawyer Free Library’s upcoming community groundbreaking which is taking place on Friday, September 29th!

For more information on the LEGO event or the 2025 Sawyer Free Library Groundbreaking visit: sawyerfreelibrary.org

Gorgeous early evening sunset on Niles Beach. Then driving up Mt. Pleasant Avenue, a Doe and her two Fawns, crossing the road right in front of us and into the yard. Photos: Phil Carter