Month: June 2016

Gloucester Biotechnology Academy Thanks the Community for a Successful Open House!

~ Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

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A big thank you to all who came out to our Open House!  As many of you know, the Gloucester Biotechnology Academy recently moved to its new facility at 55 Blackburn Center and held an Open House on May 26th.  It was a wonderful event, made possible by the participation of many new and existing friends, enrolled students and their families, local high school and college instructors, and neighbors who wanted to see how the new space turned out after 6 months of renovation. The party lasted for 3 hours, and was a terrific celebration of the new facility and Biotech Academy.

If you were not able to attend the Open House and would still like to take a tour and/or learn more about the Gloucester Biotechnology Academy or Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, please email us:  info@gmgi.org

The Biotech Academy is accepting students on a rolling basis.   Please apply soon, there are a limited number of spaces for the first class starting in September!  Course includes:

  • Preparation for entry-level lab tech jobs
  • Nine-month training on modern biotech methods
  • No tuition or fees – course is completely underwritten
  • Paid internship after completing 2 semesters
  • Career skills and mentoring

For your application package: biotech.academy@gmgi.org

For more information:  www.gmgi.org/biotech-training-academy

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“Awesome Stuff Sale” Benefitting EPDS

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DONATIONS WANTED for our huge rummage sale!

All proceeds go to Eastern Point Day School!  If anyone that has donations in clean and good condition, they can drop them off at the the school between 9am – 11am this Saturday.

We welcome donations of all kinds that are clean and in good condition (no broken items please) Items can be easily dropped off at the school or items can be picked up. Contact us at 978.239.6800 or email us at sbessin@gmail.com to schedule a time for drop offs and pick ups between now and June 16th. We appreciate the support! Please feel free to pass this event around! Hope to see you there on Saturday, June 18th! Thanks! Rummage Sale Sign.jpg

City Council Voted (7-2) to approve an increase in miscellaneous trash fees effective August 1, 2016

~ Joey Ciaramitaro

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2016

On Tuesday, June 7, 2016, City Council Voted (7-2) to approve an increase in miscellaneous trash fees effective August 1, 2016.

The increases are as follows:

The cost of 36 gallon trash bags will be $2.25 each (sleeve of 5 bags will be $11.25)

Appliance Stickers will be $30 each. (Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Televisions, Computer Monitors, etc).

Bulk Item Stickers will be $10 each. (Furniture, Rugs, and other large items not appliances that will not fit in purple bag).

Please note, the cost of the small (15 gallon) bag remains the same.

The Senior Center will continue to sell large bags (5 per month) at a discounted rate of $1.50 each, to residents who are at least 65 yrs. old and who currently participate in the City’s trash and recycling program. Proof of identity and address are required.

Friday 6/10 Meeting of the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club

~ Michael Deneen

trifidFriday night, 8:00 pm at the Lanesville Community Center is the June GAAC meeting, featuring a group of astrophotographers presenting some of their best work.

We’ll get to see a multitude of colorful pictures of all kinds of celestial objects, learn what each object is, what’s noteworthy about it, how big, how far, and we’ll find out a little bit about any challenges the photographers faced in getting the shot. All in all, this promises to be a terrific, informative and enjoyable night.

This annual program is always a favorite, so come early and grab a good seat, grab something good to eat, and enjoy a memorable night out at GAAC. Weather permitting we’ll even get to do a little observing of the first-quarter moon and a planet or two after the meeting.

The Gloucester Area Astronomy Club meets at the Lanesville Community Center in the Lanesville neighborhood of Gloucester MA, at 8:00 pm on the second Friday of every month, for presentations, discussions and activities related to observational astronomy. Thre is plenty of free parking, and there is no cost. For more info on the club see the website at http://gaac.us, the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/GAACpage, or follow the club on twitter, @GAACster.

Rockport Rockport Illumination Fund Plea

~ Joey Ciaramitaro

Letter to the Editor:

We are a small but mighty group but we need your help.  We love how much the town has embraced “Illumination Weekend”.  This year’s show is August 13, at 9:15.  This year we are trying to have even more lanterns put out around town to make the town even more festive.  Maybe we’ll even break a record!  We will be having children’s activities at Firehouse trust, sponsored by a Mass Cultural Grant and Institution for Savings.  Families will be able to come and paint their own lantern to hang.  We need help keeping the show as big as it is.  Every little bit helps.  If you are interested in helping please send at tax-deductible check to:     Rockport Illumination Fund Inc. c/o Susan Collins, 16-b South Street, Rockport MA or you can buy a $50 raffle tickets to try and win a Ken Knowles painting. Raffle Tickets are available at Katie’s Gift Shop or Nine Lives Café.  Your donation is tax deductible, or call 546-9566 and ask for Susan.

Please Join Bank Gloucester Tonight

~ Joey Ciaramitaro

 

I am sure that you are familiar with BankGloucester’s Banking for the Community Program. For the ninth straight year BankGloucester will donate to the community – $20,000 to local community organizations. The Winners in this years’ program will be announced at a “Winners’ Reception” at the Bank in Gloucester on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 (tonight) at 5:00 pm.

We were hoping that you could share our current post on Facebook or post to your blog that the general public is welcome to join us tonight –as we announce this year’s recipients!

https://www.facebook.com/BankGloucester/

Seaside Garden Club presents The Art of Ikebana

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The Seaside Garden Club presents The Art of Ikebana – Ikebana Demonstration by Kaye Vosburgh on Tuesday, June 14th at the Manchester Community Center.  Doors open at 7:00 pm for a social time and the demonstration begins promptly at 7:30 pm.  Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.Displaying Art of Ikebana.jpg

The Seaside Garden Club is pleased to announce that this program is supported by a grant from the Manchester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The Local Cultural Council (LCC) is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences annually. The program promotes the availability of rich cultural experiences for every Massachusetts citizen. This grant enables the Seaside Garden Club to reach new audiences and provide quality programs that integrate the arts into community-based programs. http://www.massculturalcouncil.org

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing where nature and humanity are brought together. It is steeped in the philosophy of developing a closeness with nature.  Kaye will demonstrate 7 to 9 arrangements beginning with the arrangement that a new student would learn in class.  This classic style is similar to ikebana created hundreds of years ago.  The Sogetsu School of Ikebana is known for its creative and expressive designs.  Most of the program will be this contemporary style of ikebana that is popular in Japan today.

Kaye Vosburgh is a Sogetsu Ikebana teacher of the highest rank, Riji, as well as a Master Judge and Design Instructor for the National Garden Clubs.  She has won numerous medals and awards in the New England Spring Flower Show.  She teaches in New York where she used to live and in Massachusetts where she now resides.  She has demonstrated in New England, Central Atlantic Region, Florida and Ecuador.  She has traveled to Japan on several occasions for conferences and lessons at the Sogetsu School.  Her favorite activity is sharing creative moments with other designers and students.

This is the Seaside Garden Club’s final program for the year.  Membership is now open for the 2016/2017 season ($25).  The Seaside Garden Club is a group of fun, active, civic-minded and hands-on gardeners.  We invite you to become a member and enjoy our monthly programs which feature interesting guest speakers, creative workshops and a chance to socialize with fellow gardeners.  The Seaside Garden Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month (September through June) and are always looking for new members.  Visit our blog https://seasidegardenclub.wordpress.com/ or like us on Facebook: Seaside Garden Club Facebook

Host an International Student this Summer!

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S.O.S. Calling all families interested in HOSTING a student from Spain!

We still need to place 4 children with families for the summer! July 2 – July 30th! Please contact our program coordinator, Robin, if interested! rpsarkin@gmail.com

It’s a great experience for your whole family! Please spread the word!

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