Dine at Jalapeno’s Restaurant on December 21, 4 PM – closing and portions of your bill will be donated to The Open Door Food Pantry Diaper Fund. There will be raffles and prizes!
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Help Backyard Growers spread garden magic across Gloucester!
Did you know that gardens are magic?
I didn’t think there could possibly be enough room in our little backyard. But Backyard Growers came, and before I knew it, there was our garden. I couldn’t believe that I’d end up with food for my family if I just followed their directions. Plant some seeds. Water. Weed. The veggies appeared. And my kids actually ate them! Magic.
We’ve had our ups and downs. One summer Chris was injured and out of work. I was working, mothering, pregnant and tired, and money was tight. Our garden was the constant. Plant some seeds. Water. Weed. Magic.
Last fall, I got sick. Doctor visits, chemo and long hospital stays threw our family into a tailspin. I told my 3-year-old Dash, “Mom will be better when the plants come up.” I kept looking at my garden, praying that would happen.
Then Backyard Growers came.
I never asked for help, they just came. They planted my garden with such care and purpose. They brought bins of new soil. Their rows of seeds were so straight and evenly spaced. And the plants grew. Magic.
If you ever wonder about what a garden does for a person, a family, a community, come visit me on Harold Ave. Ask any of the kids. You grow a garden, magic happens!
You are part of this magic in our community. Thank you. So many in Gloucester struggle to put food on the table, and with your support, Backyard Growers can help.
Will you help us reach our $10,000 goal and build 40 more gardens next year by giving today? Every $250 raised is another garden. Another family’s table full of fresh, healthy food.
Another opportunity for magic.
Love,
Peggy Lyman, Backyard Growers Participant
Click here to make your tax-deductible donation today. Thank you!
Sign up Today for Classes!
Drawing Workshop with Gabrielle Barzaghi at the Cape Ann Museum
Thursdays: February 2nd, 9th and 16th.
10:00 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
Participants will brush up on their drawing skills in this three session drawing workshop with visual artist Gabrielle Barzaghi. Drawing from still life and in the galleries, you will practice basic drawing skills such as visual measuring, line, value, composition and perspective. The class structure will remain flexible to allow for each individual’s drawing ability.
Gabrielle Barzaghi is a visual artist. She is a former Senior Lecturer in Art and Design at Suffolk University. She lives in Gloucester and is represented by Trident Gallery.
Gabrielle Barzaghi, Catbriers, pastel, 2012. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum.
Workshop Schedule:
Session One will meet in the activity room. Basic observational drawing techniques will be covered by showing examples, demonstration, and practice.
Session Two will involve drawing in the galleries from sculptural forms focusing on structural line, value, and volume.
Session Three will include compositional analysis and the study and copying of a masterwork in the Museum’s collection.
The Cape Ann Museum will provide all materials.
This program is $85 CAM members/ $100 non-members. Space is limited, reservations are required. For more information please contact info@capeannmuseum.org. Tickets can be purchased by calling 978-283-0455 x10 or online at Eventbrite.
EGS Holiday Fair This Saturday
Join us this Saturday for a fun & festive family event!
- Kids Craft Tables
- Homemade Baked Goods
- Craft Sale
- Cake Walk
- Photos with Santa
- Amazing Raffle Prizes
Saturday, December 10th
10 AM – 1 PM
East Gloucester Elementary School
8 Davis Street Ext.
Free Gloucester High Internship Program – Student Applications Now Accepted
Sawyer Free Library week of December 11,2016
Spanish story time in children’s services!
Save the date: Public Meeting on proposed library design. January 11 at 6:30pm
Children’s Holiday Microgreen & Craft Workshop THIS SATURDAY!
Is your to-do list miles long this season? Then drop your children off at Backyard Growers for our gardening and craft workshop: “Holiday Greens for little Gardeners” while you shop!
Our team has developed a window gardening workshop tailored to little gardeners! They’ll learn about planting and growing microgreens, and each child will decorate and bring home a microgreen window planter like the one pictured above! The perfect gift for any family member.
Saturday, December 10th, 10am-12pm
Backyard Growers Office
271 Main Street
$15 per child, cash or check at the door.
Space is limited, so reserve now by signing up here!
All proceeds benefit our school and community gardening programs.
Cape Ann Summer Camp Fair
Movies & Chinese Food with Temple Ahavat Achim at Cape Ann Cinema!
Movies & Chinese Food* at Cape Ann Cinema!
Join TAA for Movies and Chinese Food on the First Night of Hanukkah on Saturday, December 24th at the Cape Ann Community Cinema (21 Main St., Gloucester)
Adults $20 | Kids 6-18 $12 | Kids under 5 FREE
5:15 pm Lighting Lobster Trap Menorah at TAA
5:30 Doors open at Cape Ann Community Cinema
Dinner for kids
6:00 “Toy Story” begins (81 minutes)
7:30 Dinner for adults
8:15 “Tootsie” begins (119 minutes)
10:30 Clean up and leave cinema by 11:00 pm
5:30 Doors open at Cape Ann Community Cinema
Dinner for kids
6:00 “Toy Story” begins (81 minutes)
7:30 Dinner for adults
8:15 “Tootsie” begins (119 minutes)
10:30 Clean up and leave cinema by 11:00 pm
Come for some, or come for all!
Children of all ages invited with parents. (Parents to determine whether “Tootsie” is appropriate for their older kids.)
CLICK HERE TO RSVP!
*Vegetarian Chinese Food will be served.
Cape Ann Community 