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Don’t miss the final 2 outdoor farmers markets of the season!
Cape Ann Farmers Market TODAY
Stage Fort Park 3:00-6:30
(Free parking)
**Cape Ann Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Coupons**
Great food, live music, beautiful artisan goods. Come watch the sun set while you shop, let your kids play on the playground, and check out some of the newest local vendors!
Want to support the market? Buy a membership today and get great discounts to local farmers, restaurants, and shops! Help us continue to support small local businesses!
Stay up-to-date on what’s going on at the market on and off season – sign up for our newsletter on our website!
SHINE Medicare Enrollment Day at SeniorCare
It’s that time of year again! Medicare Annual Open Enrollment period is October 15- December 7, 2017. SeniorCare Inc. and the Massachusetts SHINE program will co-host a Medicare Plan Enrollment Day on Monday, November 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at SeniorCare’s offices at 49 Blackburn Center in Gloucester. Several SHINE Counselors will be on-hand for half-hour appointments to review Medicare options with beneficiaries.
Health insurance needs are as unique to the individual. Because Medicare plans change every year, it is critical to review each Medicare plan to ensure it will be the most cost-effective plan in 2018.
Advance registration is required for this SHINE Enrollment event. Please call 978-281-1750 to reserve your space. Participants will need to bring the following to their appointment: Medicare card (the red, white & blue card), current insurance card(s), and a current list of medications.
About SHINE
The SHINE program provides free assistance to Medicare beneficiaries by presenting accurate, unbiased information regarding Medicare options. Last year, the SHINE program saved residents of Massachusetts over 80 million dollars in health insurance costs!
Community Gathering: October 2017 Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month
Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, along with local abuse prevention organizations and gun violence awareness activists invites all to gather on the steps of City Hall to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
This year, Mayor Romeo-Theken, accompanied by other community leaders, will highlight the dangerous intersection of domestic violence and gun violence with a moment of silence to honor victims of the Las Vegas massacre, as well as all victims of natural disasters within Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, The Islands, and Mexico.
We invite all members of the community to join us to help heal while wearing purple – the symbolic color for domestic violence awareness. Wearing purple, shining purple lights in your homes, businesses, and other structures in the community generates discussion and awareness of domestic abuse and dating violence.
For more information, please contact Sunny Robinson (CPDA) – (978) 283-6049.
Mentors Needed!
Beeman 5th Grade Fundraiser At Captain Hooks
Exciting Changes at Art Haven!
Art Haven has been providing art education to the Cape Ann community for nine years. From classes and summer programs, to Open Studios and our annual Buoy Painting and Tree Lighting, we’ve had fun creating and making art together! Now, we’re excited to announce some great new changes.
Starting October 1, we will be running all of our awesome art programming out of the Art Haven space at 180 Main Street. Our daytime classes will be focused on elementary through middle school kids, and the evenings geared toward teens and adults.
We are remodeling to make our studios more open & and efficient, with plenty of space for everyone to come in and create.
By moving the Hive programs to our Art Haven space we are able to focus our resources on expanding our community program offerings in an environment that enhances collaboration and synergies between the age groups.
This new model will provide a strong, sustainable platform to build on for 2018 and beyond.
Check out our website, http://www.arthaven.org, for information about classes for kids, teens and adults.
We’re on Facebook (www.facebook.com/capeannarthaven/) and Instagram (capeannarthaven) too! Follow us for photos, class listings and news about events.
Gloucester Rotary Trivia Night
The Rotary Club of Gloucester will host a Trivia Night on Friday, October 27, at the Gloucester House, located at 63 Rogers Street in downtown Gloucester. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the game will begin at 7 p.m. Teams of four will compete for the title of Cape Ann Trivia Champions.
All trivia fans are invited to this fun night of knowledge and laughter. The registration fee is $100 for a team of four players. Proceeds from this event will support programs of the Gloucester Rotary Club. The night will also feature a 50/50 raffle, a cash bar, and light snacks for purchase.
The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. For more information about the Gloucester Rotary, visit our website or our Facebook page.
October Workshops at Backyard Growers!
Fall Cooking Workshop: Kids Night!
Tuesday, October 17th, 6:00-7:30PM
Bring the kids to the Open Door and join us as we harvest, cook, and eat a meal filled with end-of-season produce. Not an experienced cook? No problem! We’ll go over the basics, so all levels of cooking experience are welcome.
Please notify us in advance is anyone in your party has any allergies.
Hosted at The Open Door: 28 Emerson Ave, Gloucester
Tickets: $15 individual or $20 family https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-cooking-workshop-kids-night-tickets-37882765371
Contact: community@backyardgrowers.org or 987-281-0480
Raising Urban Chickens
Thursday, October 12th, 6:00-7:30PM
Join Backyard Growers and local chicken farmer Jess Araneo as we discuss these fine birds. From getting started, to meeting city standards, to choosing the right ladies for your flock- we’re excited to answer all your burning questions and leave you ready to start, improve or expand your backyard flock! We’ll spend just over an hour discussing the ins and outs of chicken raising, then leave time to meet a bird or two and answer all your questions. Join us!
Jess is resident in Rowley, MA where she raises over 40 chickens and 20 ducks on less than an acre. She sells eggs from her chickens and ducks out of a farm stand at her house.
Hosted at Backyard Grower Office: 127 Main St, Gloucester
Tickets: $10 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raising-urban-chickens-tickets-37506945283
Contact: community@backyardgrowers.org
SeniorCare Fundraiser Breakfast at Lobsta Land
SeniorCare Inc. will hold its annual autumn fundraising breakfast at Lobsta Land Restaurant, located on Causeway Street in Gloucester (Route 128, exit 12) on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $12 per person and include your choice of pancakes, French toast, eggs, or a fruit plate with yogurt. Tickets are available in advance online, by calling 978-281-1750, or may be purchased at the door. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the full spectrum of programs offered by SeniorCare.
About SeniorCare
SeniorCare Inc. is a federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and a state designated Aging Service Access Point (ASAP) with offices in Gloucester and Beverly. Established in 1972, SeniorCare serves an area that represents more than 27,000 residents aged 60 and over, including the nine communities of Beverly, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester by the Sea, Rockport, Topsfield and Wenham. SeniorCare’s volunteers and staff work to fulfill its mission as a consumer-centered organization which provides and coordinates services to elders and others, allowing them to live independently at home or in a setting of their choice, while remaining part of their community.
