Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives past Gloucester Houses 2022 Map #GloucesterMA ๐Ÿš—โ˜•๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŒŸโ›„

6th annual Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives Gloucester, Massachusetts – the web-based digital map on Google is now LIVE!

Gloucester 100 sparkling homes added to the map so far. Streets include: Centennial Drive, Cherry St (near O’Maley), Derby St., Elizabeth Road, Essex Ave / Rt. 133 (between Kent Circle and Little River), Fleetwood Dr., Friend Ct., Green St., Grove St &Colonial, Grove near Maplewood, Hampden & Gaffney, Hodgkin St., Lendall St off Harrison, Lupine Lane, Maplewood at Derby, corner Mt Vernon & Oak St, Perkins St., Poplar St., Reservoir Road, Reynard St., Skywood Terrace off Harrison, Spruce St., Starknaught, Washington St. (between Azorean and the rotary)

Bright Nights and Sights.

If youโ€™re looking for holiday cheer any day of the week, you canโ€™t beat the New England charm of twinkling homes and neighborhoods in Gloucester, Massachusetts. For the 6th year in a row, enjoy a selection of seasonal lights and Christmas displays on Gloucester houses. Many streets join in together, glittering, and have for years. Every year is unique. With each passing new day more homes are decorated.  Since 2019, the year’s curated selection –on average some 200+ homes– has been google mapped and each pinpoint has a photo(s).

Scroll down to see the first batch of photos for the 2022 map (as of December 4, 2022), and 2022 trends further down. More homes and neighborhoods will be added, so be sure to check back.

Photos: C. Ryan, Nov. 24, 28, and Dec. 4, 2022

2022 Trends

Trends so far? 2022 is looking like The Year of “JOY” signs, which by the way is an easy & cheery Ispy addition for Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives. Also, illuminated green sequined wreaths and evergreen kissing ball pairs framing doors.

2022 map

It’s easy touring whether by car or via smartphone, desktop, or preferred device. Grab a hot chocolate and go or view from home! Imagination and themed repeat visits encouraged.

Notes about the map: This map is great in the embed mode because when you scroll down, each house photo(s) pop up, with a big arrow that directs you to that one point. From a desktop, hovering or right clicking the house icons reveal the photos for each pinpoint. For those who prefer a paper copy –which doubles as a seek and find sheet–click on the three vertical dots and then select “print” (horizontal mode best) from pull down menu. You can also google search Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives Good Morning Gloucester.

2021 Map here

2020 Map here

The Rockport Legion Bandย and The Rockport Elementary School Chorus present a Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 10, 2:00
at the First Congregational Church
12 School St., Rockport, 01966

Admission is free

Visit the Rockport Legion Band on Facebook

BREAKING NEWS! @duckworthsgloucester to offer food to go- prepared stuff Wednesday-Saturday 10-5pm. Menu posted on www.goodmorninggloucester.com Woooooot!!!!!

Winterlights Winter Wonderland

I work hard to restrain myself from putting out the holiday lights and decorations until it’s December. It’s a hold-over from those days when the kids were young and overly anxious about the holidays approaching. Anyhow, December 1 rolled around and I felt free to go wild. The first thing I did (after shopping Ladies Day) was to go to the Stevens Coolidge House Winterlights event put on by the Trustees. What a joyful walk we took around the grounds admiring the thousands of lights and the piped in holiday music. GMG Jim thinks it’s the best light display he’s ever been to. I LOVE lights…if it says “lights”, I am checking it out.

As mentioned, it’s an event from the Trustees and 3 properties participate. We went to North Andover for our 4:30 timed tickets. The ride at that time of day is not fun but we enjoyed the event thoroughly. You need to purchase tickets ahead and they are timed (although they don’t seem too strict about the timing of your visit as long as you have the tickets). Discounts for Trustee members. As per usual, I suggest going earlier than later. It was starting to get congested in the lots and on the pathways by the time we departed. The pathways are very well defined and only partially lit. The ground is even but it is a little uneven in some places so be aware if you have mobility issues though we did see wheelchairs and strollers managing easily. Get your tickets early if you plan to go. This event sells out. Great idea for company and children!

Breakfast At Magnolia Cafe Available Daily 7am-11am

Come on down and join us for breakfast! Dine In, Take Out & Delivery

20 Lexington Ave Magnolia MA
978-526-0443
You can order directly online at:
www.mymagcafe.com

Breakfast sandwiches, burritos, pancakes, benedicts, KIDS CHARACTER PANCAKES, pastries and SO. MUCH. MORE!

2022 Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series- Super Cute Boutique


Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that thereโ€™s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall.

Thereโ€™s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester.

Previous videos:

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-FIREFLIES

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- TOODLEOOS

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES LOCAL COLORS

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES MYSTERY TRAIN

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- GOODLINENS STUDIO

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- MARK ADRIAN SHOES

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SWEATS OF GLOUCESTER

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BOOKSTORE OF GLOUCESTER

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BRASS MONKEY

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- CAPE ANN OLIVE OIL

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- DESIGN OF MINE

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BANANAS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-POP GALLERY

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-SAMPLE THIS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-PASTAIO VIA CORTA

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SHORE NUTRITION

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- THE DRESS CODE

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- MERMAID TALES

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- FLOTINGย LOTUS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BLUE RIVER DIAMONDS

MARY POPPINS JR. โ€˜FLIESโ€™ INTO ROCKPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mary Poppins JR. is playing at Rockport Middle School December 9 and 10 at 7:00 pm and December 11 at 2:00 pm. The โ€œpractically perfectโ€ 90-minute musical (including intermission) is based on the classic P.L. Travers stories and the Walt Disney film. The cast and crew include over 40 RMS  students led by Director Keith McCarthy, Musical Director Patti Pike, Technical Director and Choreographer Seania McCarthy, and Costume Designer Alicia Cywar.

All of London is shouting from the rooftops about this exciting stage adaptation of the classic tales of Mary Poppins. Join the Banks family as they encounter adventure after fun-filled adventure with their curious new nanny, Mary Poppins. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Sherman brothers songs such as โ€œA Spoonful of Sugar,โ€ โ€œFeed the Birds,โ€ and โ€œSupercalifragilisticexpialidocious,โ€ as well as wonderful new songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. With colorful characters and an irresistible score, Mary Poppins JR. is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!

Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors, are available at the door.

Disney and Cameron Mackintoshโ€™s Mary Poppins JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International.

Sawyer Free Library Honors Long-time Volunteer with Prestigious Community Award

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Each year, the Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library recognize outstanding volunteers for their efforts and dedication to the Library. As a part of the Sawyer Free Libraryโ€™s Annual Meeting, the Mary M. Weissblum Volunteer Award was presented to lifelong Gloucester resident Rebecca Aliberte. She was honored with the community award for her leadership, tireless dedication to the Friends of the Sawyer Free Library, and countless hours volunteering in the Libraryโ€™s childrenโ€™s room.

โ€œVolunteers are essential to the work of our Library, and so every year, we seek to celebrate one of our most exceptional volunteers. This year we have chosen to honor the wonderful Rebecca Aliberte,โ€ said Assistant Library Director Beth Pocock in presenting the award. ย 

Rebecca has volunteered in the Libraryโ€™s childrenโ€™s room for over ten years. On any given day, one might find her doing various tasks to help ease the load of the libraryโ€ฆ

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Cape Ann YMCA Presents 2022 Holiday Delights Showtimes Dec. 9, 10, 11 | Middle Street Walk brochure

The Cape Ann YMCA presents annual gem – HOLIDAY DELIGHTS 2022

Showtimes at Gloucester’s stately landmark, the American Legion

Middle Street Walk Dec. 10 – printable PDF

Ho Ho Ho! Cape Ann Lighthouse ornaments with stands at Pauline’s Gifts #GloucesterMA

Local ware – lighthouse ornaments with stands (can be hung on wall or window, too); local history books by Pru Fish; holiday gifts 2022 at Pauline’s Gifts from the Heart, (978) 281-5558. 512 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA

Congratulations to Pauline’s Gifts for receiving a Retailers Association of Massachusetts Award for Excellence in November 2022!

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