
How did the zinnias get their colors ?

My View of Life on the Dock


The International Dory Racing Committee will hold elimination races off the Gloucester Heritage Center dock Saturday August 6th at 8:30 AM to see who will represent the USA against Canada on August 20th in Lunenburg. All racing fans are encouraged to attend!! Those dues paying members who plan to race must attend sign ups Friday evening August 5th at the Dory Shop at 6 PM or email before 12 noon. These races are strictly for 2 person teams in the following categories: Juniors (men under 19), Women, Mixed Doubles, Seniors (Men Open) and Master’s (Men over 50). The races will run from the Heritage Center Dock out towards green nun off Fort playground and back.
Please share this with friends and family. It will be a great day of racing, uniquely Gloucester, and fun for all!

Sunset in Pastel…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 4, 2022
THE GODDESSES ROCK MUSIC ON MEETINGHOUSE GREEN ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
Gloucester’s own Goddesses light up the night with an evening of classic rock ‘n roll at the corner of Middle and Church Streets at 6:00 p.m.
Whether your best dance move is the Twist, Stroll, Watusi, Mashed Potato, Hustle, Funky Chicken, Running Man, or Moonwalk, the Goddesses have you covered
with the best-of-the-best classic rock ‘n roll tunes. Their repertoire spans the roots of rock to its pinnacle and beyond and the Goddesses deliver a non-stop
performance that will have you on your feet, singing along, and wanting more. Headlined by powerhouse couple Tony and Samantha Goddess on vocals and
electric guitar, the Goddesses features Dave Sag on bass, Steve Chaggaris on drums, and John Cameron on keys. Special guest musician for this performance
will be Mayor Greg Verga, an accomplished bass player and performer.
Your free-will donations will benefit HAWC – creating social change by taking action against personal and societal patterns of violence and oppression. The evening’s
food vendor is the Lobster Roller offering their delicious lobster rolls and clam chowder.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Now in its seventh season, Music on Meetinghouse Green features nine free Friday evening concerts from July 8 to September 9. Performances are held on the Green
with great music, favorite foods from local vendors, and a different North Shore non-profit organization benefits each week through free-will donations from the audience.
Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. Some chairs will be provided and audience members are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Picnic
with delicious local food from our vendors or bring your own. Performances are handicapped accessible and parking on the Green is limited to persons with disabilities.
ABOUT THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION
Founded in 2015, the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is dedicated to preserving the landmark building as a civic hub, entertainment venue, and community center. In
addition to its work to preserve the historic 1806 Meetinghouse, GMF is currently raising funds to restore Meetinghouse Green. The GMF has received a $130,000 grant from
the Community Preservation Act and a $2,000 grant from the Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program towards a total project goal of $340,000. Construction is scheduled
to begin in spring 2023.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Thanks to our sponsors, many of whom have contributed since the series’ first year, all of the season’s expenses for musicians and logistics are fully paid making it possible
for 100% of audience donations to go directly to our non-profit partners.
PLATINUM: John and Janis Bell, J.J. and Jackie Bell, Karen Bell, Cape Ann Savings Bank, J. Linzee Coolidge, Scobie Ward, GOLD: BOMCO, Mary Hintlian, Trish Roach and Rob Martin,
Mary Weissblum, SILVER: JoeAnn Hart and Gordon Baird, Landesign, Susan Mckain and Ken Steiner, Charles Nazarian, John and Sandra Ronan, BRONZE: Jerry Ackerman,
Peter Calkins and Susan Casey, Jonathan Golding and Sally Bradley-Golding, Joe and Maggie Rosa, Kathleen and Peter Van Demark, Kathleen Williams
For more information, a full schedule of upcoming concerts and events, and to sign up for the GMF newsletter, visit www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.
Good morning kids:

Hope all is well.
When: Saturday, August 6, 2022
Where: Rogers Street, we can park at the old Papa Ginos
Time: 09:00 – 10:00
We can either go up Rogers or down, the cigarette butts are a mess and they are also very dangerous right now.
Thank you again


Hey Joey,
My house has become part of the water drop path as they continue to work on putting out the fire.
Eoin
This helicopter was going back and forth dropping buckets of water over the Poles Hill fire. Thanks for all your hard work!

I recently saw a headline that there may not be adequate chocolate to meet Halloween needs, so I jumped into action to prevent this approaching urgent situation. I went to Nichols Candy on Crafts Road off 128 to stock up a bit. I also have a family event coming up for which I needed a few treats…..regardless, it’s always fun to go to Nichols Candy. Friendly assistance combined with a wide selection of fresh locally produced candy is a win-win. I left with some chocolate for my stockpile as well as party favors.
For those of you who follow Keith the Wreath (KeithIsAWreath on Instagram), he tagged along so he could also get a sweet treat for Aretha……








We are pleased to announce that our Family Field Day Fundraiser is back on August 13th!
Last year we held a fundraiser to show support for our teammate Calum in his fight against Wilms Tumor, a rare cancer that targets children. He has won his battle, and now we want to continue to help others like him.
We hope you can join us for a fun day with a bouncy house, raffle prizes, games, face painting & more! All proceeds go to the Jimmy Fund. Come out and have a good time for a good cause!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-field-day-fundraiser-tickets-391146709337
And we shared some laughs, imagine that?






Jane Deering Gallery is pleased to present Leslie Lewis Sigler | Once Removed opening on
Thursday August 4th with a reception with the artist from 5-7pm.
Sigler writes:
“In my work I explore family objects — individual silver heirlooms that are related to one another in a single collection and, collectively, to the individual families that put them into domestic practice and social circulation. I’m interested in the histories and lifespans of these objects, their ability to reflect our own personal life stories and family histories, and the way they continue to connect us to one another in time and space.”
Leslie Lewis Sigler
The artist has a BFA in painting from the University of Texas, Austin and lives in California with her husband and two young sons. This is her second show on Cape Ann with Jane Deering Gallery, 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester. Gallery hours: Friday & Saturday 1-5pm; Sunday 1-4pm; and by appointment @ 917-902-4359. janedeeringgallery.com
Images of all the works in the show can be viewed at: https://www.janedeeringgallery.com/leslie-lewis-sigler-once-removed
Images:
1. Artist: Leslie Lewis Sigler
Title: The First Mate
Date: 2022
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 7 x 5.5 inches
2. Artist: Leslie Lewis Sigler
Title: The Ann
Date: 2022
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 7 x 5.5 inches

Hip Hip Hooray…



Hi Joey- I hope you are well!
The Annisquam Village Players have been rehearsing for weeks and are ready to present Mary Poppins- Live and Inside the Newly Renovated Annisquam Village Hall!
The show runs Tuesday, August 9 – Sunday, August 14.
Tickets are available on our website
Would you let all of your followers know- its going be a Great show- Thanks!
—
Kerry McKenna