I was happy to see the opening date of April 30 announced for the wonderful Atlantis Oceanfront Inn Breakfast cafe! It’s a great take on breakfast on the back shore.

From their Facebook page:

We’re ready, are you?! Sign up, start a team, or give back to the #BluefinBlowout 5K Family Fun Run benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association! Becca Pizzi will be leading the way through Gloucester’s waterfront as our Grand Marshal, so don’t hesitate to get involved: https://bit.ly/2022BFB5K

Can’t make it? You can still participate by donating: https://bit.ly/BFBDonate

Warren Waugh Cidalia Schwartz Kruti Kansara Charlene Bemis Drew Hale Good Morning Gloucester Joey Ciaramitaro Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter

• Breed: Foxhound, American / Mix
• Age: 1y 8m Gender: Male
• Color: Black / White
• Spayed/Neutered: Yes
• Size: Medium

Beau is a local surrender looking for his perfect match. He is a loving pup who enjoys being with his people and also loves all the other dogs he meets. He does have his reservations when it comes to strangers though. He can be reactive towards people he doesn’t know so his new owners will need to continue working on this with him. Because he loves other dogs so much and doesn’t love being left alone, he is looking for a home with another dog to keep him company. He would also like a home with no kids, please. He has been working with a trainer, so a session with her is included with his adoption. He’s a handsome guy, with very cute markings, and he’s just the perfect size to become you and your canine friend’s new bud!

visit the following section of our website if you are interested in adopting:
https://www.capeannanimalaid.org/adopt.html

April flowers…

Wildlife was abundant on a drive around town a few days ago. I had not seen the seals lately in Brace Cove, but on this day, I counted 11. When I got home, I found a least 2 more hidden in the photos. They seemed very happy. The turtles were also sunning themselves and egrets were busy on the hunt. Must be winter has left town and spring has arrived!

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We will be live-streaming from Talise tomorrow, Thursday at noon. Hope you can join us.

Floating..

Once again, we’re offering our “Every Little Bit Helps” soap bars to benefit a local organization. We’re excited to announce that while supply last, we’re offering two-bars for $10 with 100% of proceeds directed to the good work of  Wellspring House and their mission to create thriving families and community!

Please learn more about their programs here: www.wellspringhouse.org

Our “Every Little Bit Helps” soaps, like all our products, are made purely and simply on purpose, with purpose. These are rustic hand milled, hand cut soaps rebatched from a blend of our all natural soap shavings and goat milk. Soaps average between 3.25-4.25 ounces.

“Every Little Bit Helps” soap bars are available for local purchase only with curb side pick up or porch drop off. Free shipping is not available for purchases of these soaps unless part of a larger additional products order. Thank you for your support and understanding.

www.HoldFastHandcrafts.com

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Co-organizer of Cape Ann Makers Market