Deb Hardy and Alternate Roots Band in Free Concert, Friday, August 26, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Corner of Middle and Church Streets, Gloucester, MA

Deb Hardy is a contemporary folk singer/songwriter from Gloucester whose songs reflect the drama, beauty and serenity of this ocean harbor community. Her style of singing and guitar playing is rhythmic, expressive and powerful. You may hear such influences as Kate Bush, Yes, and Led Zeppelin. Deb performs her songs in a warm, relaxed, and energetic spirit. 
Alternate Roots is a roots rock party band made up of Tom Alley, Jamie Melville and Carl Di Franza. Together with Deb Hardy, they cover tunes from the Etta James, Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, Blind Melon, Alabama Shakes and more.

This is concert eight in a series of nine free outdoor concerts presented by the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation.   The family-friendly concert begins at 6 pm. Bring a picnic, folding chairs or blankets. In case of rain, the event will take place inside the Meetinghouse (no food or drink permitted inside.) Donations will be accepted to benefit the Grace Center.

About the Grace Center
In the winter of 2009, the Cape Ann Clergy Association recognized an increasing number of requests for help from low-income and homeless adults. A Needs Assessment Study identified a number of pressing needs including the absence of a safe day space for the homeless in Gloucester. On December 22, 2011, the Grace Center, Inc. opened as a day resource center with professional staff and volunteers. To date we have served over 700 individuals.  http://gracecenterinc.org/

August 25, 2016 – Thursday Concert At Harbor Loop 6:00 p.m. On Stage will be “What Time is Mr. Fox”. Traffic will be heavier than normal at Rogers Street and Harbor Loop from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

August 27, 2016 and August 28, 2016 Public Beaches – Both Saturday and Sunday weather conditions are predicted to be conducive for popular Beach attendance.  Expectations are for heavy traffic on Eastern Avenue and Thatcher Road, as well as Concord and Atlantic Streets from 9:00 a.m. until noon.  Police will be on duty at Good Harbor Beach.  Wingaersheek Beach and Stage Fort Park.  We will also have area cruisers monitoring traffic at the Eastern Avenue Lights and Concord and Atlantic Streets when available.

August 27, 2016 – Saturday – The Annual Magnolia Road Race – The race will take place beginning at 7:30 a.m. Expectations are for traffic delays and for brief road closures on Lexington Avenue, Norman Avenue, Magnolia Avenue and Shore Road until approximately 10:00 a.m.

August 27, 2016 – Saturday – The Fishermen’s Memorial Service – The service will begin at 5:00 p.m. proceeding from Legion Square to Stacy Boulevard.  Expectations are for minor traffic delays.  The public is encouraged to join us in commemoration to honor our Fishermen.

We will continue our increased Police Patrol of the quarries, Long Wharf and after hours at Wingaersheek Beach.

 
Our next event is our Fireworks Cruise on September 3.  I have attached information about the event.
Tickets are moving fast.  Don’t miss the boat.
Please email us if interested in going, so we can get tickets to you. 
Email us at:  info.enjoygloucester@comcast.net
Thank you,
Enjoy Gloucester Foundation

In conjunction with our DPW and Water Compliance Office, the Mayor just approved water restriction measures which will be announced as effectively enforced immediately.

The full release is attached within this email and we wanted you all to be aware before we distributed widely throughout the community. Please note that this is not a full water ban, instead, water restricted to use after 5PM and before 9AM.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask, but the main bullets are:

• Outdoor watering is limited to “handheld” with a hose or a watering can after 5 p.m. or before 9 a.m.;
• Outdoor watering with irrigation systems and sprinklers is prohibited;
• Watering of municipal parks and recreation fields with irrigation systems and sprinklers will be limited and be before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
• In Gloucester watering is only at essential locations and at areas where vegetation is being reestablished for erosion control such as at the Little River Restoration Project;
• Filling swimming pools, washing cars and washing buildings is prohibited.

Thanks,

Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken

City Hall – 9 Dale Avenue

Gloucester, MA 01930

Cape Ann TV’s Lunch & Learn Series continues on Wednesday, August 24th, 2016 at 12pm with “How To Make A Movie On You iPhone” presented by Professional Video Producer, Ted Reed.

It used to cost thousands, if not millions of dollars to make a movie. But now the basic production tools are in the hands of millions of people. Your smart phone can capture better video than most top of the line professional cameras did only a few years ago; all you need are a few tips and a few (if any) accessories to produce a festival-ready film. Join independent producer Ted Reed for a Cape Ann TV Lunch and Learn discussion that will show you what you need to know and what works best to get high-quality video out of your iPhone. The principles are the same for almost any current smart phone; we’ll concentrate on what the iPhone can do and the free or cheap apps that will help you get your indie feature made.

Participants are encouraged to install the ProCam app* which we will do a quick tutorial on, but even the stock Camera app will do the trick.

 

Space is limited for this event; please RSVP to rtober@capeanntv.org to reserve your spot.

THIS IS OUR TIME TO SHINE

ESSEX COMES ALIVE EVERY FALL WITH MUMS EVERYWHERE

LET’S DECORATE THE TOWN

LET’S MAKE MAIN STREET COME ALIVE

LET’S ADD SOME DRAMATIC LOCAL COLOR

LET’S ATTRACT SOME ATTENTION

LET’S SHOW SOME LIFE…SOME TOWN SPIRIT

LET’S MAKE THIS A GREAT EVENT

THIS IS OUR OPPORTUNITY  TO LOOK OUR VERY BEST

The Essex Merchants Group, the Essex Division of the Chamber of Commerce, the Essex Enhancement Committee and the Essex River Cultural District will be sponsoring this event again this year. Thousands of colorful potted mum plants will be delivered to the parking lot of Main Street Antiques on September 19th. These locally grown plants will be sold for $5.00 each to those taking part in the MUMS THE WORD campaign. (Checks payable to Essex Merchants Group)

Decorate your store front, porch and yard. Everyone is invited. Please let us know that you, your business or organization will be participating and how many plants you want us to order for you. In addition, if you are an individual, a business or an organization and would like to adopt a site or make a donation to the Mums Fund you can send it to

For more information call Bob Coviello (978-768-7039) or email robertcoviello@hotmail.com 

www.VisitEssexMa.com

This upcoming weekend, August 18- 21t, 2016, has many scheduled activities which require pre-planning to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the public.

Tonight, August 18, 2016 – Concert at Harbor Loop – 6:00p.m. Featuring Gloucester Native John Jerome. Expect traffic to be heavier than normal in the Rogers Street and Harbor Loop areas.

Waterfront Festival at Stage Fort Park – Saturday and Sunday August 20-21 2016 9:00a.m.- 6:00p.m. There will be heavy traffic in the Stage Fort area both days.

Downtown Block Party – Main Street-Saturday, August 20, 2016 – 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Main Street will be closed from Pleasant Street to Tally’s Corner. Expect traffic delays in the downtown area.

Rotary Pancake Breakfast – Stage Fort Park – Saturday, August 20, 2016 – 7:30a.m. -11:00 a.m. Expect traffic congestion in the Stage Fort Park area during these hours.

Public Beaches – Saturday August 20 and Sunday August 21s1, 2016 are forecasted to be weather conducive for perfect ‘Beach Days’. Expect the usual heavy traffic on Eastern Avenue,Thatcher Road, Concord Street and Atlantic Street from 9:00a.m. – 12noon. We will, when available, have police units at the Eastern Avenue Lights and the Concord and Atlantic Street Intersections. Our routine Police Details will be Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach and at Stage Fort Park.

There will be extra police presence at the Quarries, the Stone Pier off of Atlantic Street, and in the evening at the boater’s end of Wingaersheek Beach. All the aforementioned areas have been the locations of numerous citizen complaints.