Good Morning Gloucester

As many couples do, we looked at each other and asked “So what do you want to do?” and we agreed the Gloucester House on Rogers Street in the late afternoon in dreary weather might be the ticket. And it was! We saw friends, had a good meal and relaxed over drinks. Jim tried the seafood pizza and I had the blackened haddock tacos. The atmosphere was pleasant and the service was outstanding. Jim enjoyed the sports on TV and I was people watching. See you there soon!

The final pieces will be displayed along with original work by Sinikka Nogelo at the historic White-Ellery House from May 12-14 and May 19-21, 2023. – Brianne Caso

We finally got back to visit Hammond Castle yesterday, on the Magnolia side of Gloucester Harbor, and to enjoy an exhibit (through the end of April) of paintings by Eric Pape, a friend of prolific inventor John Hays Hammond Jr, who built his medieval-theme home and museum in the late 1920s. There are guided tours, as well as an excellent self-guided tour pamphlet.

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Pink Tango…

For 26 years Rockport New Year’s Eve, Inc. has hosted a “small town, BIG celebration” consistently described as “Simply Amazing” by thousands of attendees who enjoy great music, fabulous performers, and rich variety at multiple venues within easy walking distance of each other in Downtown Rockport. We look forward to doing it again on December 31, 2023.

Big events like this require many people who love to work side by side to create joy, fun, and an amazing experience for family, friends, the greater Cape Ann Community and beyond. It all starts in the spring and continues right up to Dec. 31. The work is both rewarding and fun.

Our small RNYE team of dedicated volunteers knows how to create miracles, but we need your fresh input, new ideas, and energy so this coming First Night will be the best ever. Not sure where you would fit in? No worries. Interest and willingness to make a difference are all it takes – and the time commitment is up to you. Specifically, we look forward to your assistance with any of the following:

• * Planning entertainment for all ages
  * Fundraising, sponsorships, grant writing
  * Event logistics
  * Venue and volunteer coordination
  * Graphic design
  * Website support
  * Publicity, social media, photography, videography

Interested? Want to learn more? Please join us for an informal session on Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00 PM in the Morgan Room at the First Congregational Church (12 School St., Rockport). Kindly RSVP by clicking the button below. We will be happy to answer any questions.

We look forward to hearing from you. The future of our amazing “small town, BIG celebration” requires more of us working together to keep it going. Yes, we need you. And, YES, you will have fun.

RSVP: info@rnye.org

The RNYE Board and Planning Team:
Kathy Carusone, Celene Lyon, Geof Lyon, Kaethe Flynn
Barbara Caruso, Susan Glasser, Monica Lawton, Carole McNair, Sue Russo

From Rockport Harbormasters and Ambulance Department Scott Story and Rosemary Lesch. http://www.rockportharbormasters.org/index1.shtml

Craft Fair to Support Special Need Dances
Place: Gloucester Fraternity Club
Date: April 23, 2023 Time: 11-4pm

We hope that people will support this event to raise money for the Special Needs Dances held at the Elks. Our son Yianni and his friends absolutely love and look forward to these wonderful dances that are put on by volunteers from the Fraternity Club!

My wife Anna who owns Cape Ann Sea Salt Co. will be one of the vendors. It will be a great opportunity for local vendors to kickstart the season and for buyers to get their Mother’s Day shopping done all while supporting a fantastic cause!

Thank You,

James Eves

The gatekeeper at Magnolia Woods trickily relocated perhaps for a better viewpoint, perhaps as a security technique. After all, it’s good practice to be unpredictable in security measures, right?

Cat Cavalinni photos

Erin writes: No need for sushi platters when you can have a processed food platter. Mom win.