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Sawyer Free Library: Week of October 25, 2015
Scrabble Club meets on the last Tuesday every month
Thursday October 29: Fluoride Forum
6-7:30pm, Friend Room
Open to the public: informative forum on community water fluoridation.
30 Minute documentary on professional perspectives on fluoridation followed by a short question and answer period.
In the Children’s Library:
Wednesday October 28: Read with Zyla the therapy dog! A couple of slots are still available or make an appointment for another Wednesday! http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SFL
Reading with Zyla
Thursday October 29: Halloween Science Club. 3:30-4:30 for grades 2-5
Wise Aging Together
WISE AGING TOGETHER
Temple Ahavat Achim (86 Middle St., Gloucester, MA)
Sunday, November 1st from 10 am to 12 pm
We can look forward to a longer life span than in any time in history. This trend is expected to continue.
What are the opportunities, the concerns, challenges, the questions? How do we navigate the inevitable changes that will accompany us? How do we make the best use of our extra years? This is new terrain. There a no precedents and few models to follow. No paths but the steps we take, one after the other.
WE DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE.
At TAA we are starting a year long Wise Aging Project, partly in cooperation with Jewish Family and Children Service and in collaboration with other community resources. Through readings from secular and Jewish texts, guest lectures, guided exercise and discussion groups, we will explore, this life stage together.
Our First event will be a presentation and discussion by Marjorie Sokoll and her staff from the JF&CF Spirituality and Aging program. We are thrilled and excited to be starting this project with you.
Marjorie U. Sokoll, M.Ed., Director, JF&CS Spirituality and Aging
Sue Spielman, MPA, Manager, Jewish Healing Connections
Barbara Sternfield, MA, Program Specialist, Jewish Healing Connections
Come help Backyard Growers Clean up School and Community Gardens!
It’s starting to get chilly. The flannels are coming out as the men grow their beards. That means one thing- it’s time to clean up some garden beds! Join Backyard Growers in one of our many available volunteer clean up days and give back to Gloucester!
Sign up for the McPherson Park Clean Up (10AM-12PM or 1-3PM on November 11) here or sign up for the School Garden Clean Up (10AM-12PM or 1-3PM on November 3 or 3-5PM on November 4 or 18) here.
Thank you for your service and happy gardening!
Come Celebrate Cape Ann’s Success in 2015!
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join in a celebration of the Cape Ann License Plate as well as a 2015 Tourism Mixer at the Rockport Art Association on Thursday, October 22. Also this weekend is the Essex ClamFest on Saturday and the start of Dine Out Cape Ann on Sunday. See below for more details…
The License Plate Celebration & Fall Tourism Wrap-Up Mixer will be held at the Rockport Art Association on October 22 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Read below for more details…
Essex ClamFest is this Saturday, October 24th. Please join us for a day of festivities including local vendors and a clam chowder competition! Click on the image below for more details.
This weekend, Sunday, October 25 is the start of Dine Out Cape Ann! Enjoy delicious Dine Out menus from restaurants throughout Cape Ann. Click on the image below for more details including a list of all participating restaurants and menus.
URGENT IMPORTANT CITIZEN INPUT NEEDED REGARDING NEW STREETLIGHTS
I LOVE CHANGE, CHANGE FOR THE BETTER THAT IS. IS THIS A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER? ARE WE COMMITTED TO THE NEW STREET LIGHTS? HOW DO YOU FEEL LED LIGHTS WILL AFFECT THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY, WHETHER 4000K OR 3000K OR NO CHANGE?
Two variations on LED streetlights being considered by the city have been set up for evaluation. The test installations are the first four lights on the west side of Washington Street just south of Gee Avenue.There are two types, rated at 3,000 degrees Kelvin and 4,000 degrees Kelvin. The “color” of the light is slightly different between the two types.
People concerned about light pollution and the effect of the lights on wildlife have been advocating for the 3,000K lights. Send your comments to Matt Coogan in the City’s Planning Department. His email address is:
MCoogan@gloucester-ma.gov
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Mayoral Debate & Business After Hours Events
Register for the Mayoral Debate
On Tuesday, October 20, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will host a Mayoral Candidates Debate between the two finalists for Gloucester Mayor in the November 3 city elections, City Council President Paul McGeary and interim Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken.
The debate will be held at The Elks at Bass Rocks on 101 Atlantic Road in Gloucester, MA from 7:30 to 9:00 am. This event will be open to Chamber members and the general public and will be moderated by Bob Gillis, Vice President of Cape Ann Savings Bank. The candidates will answer a number of questions on a range of topics and each candidate will have the opportunity pose a question to the other.
Tickets are $25.00 per person and include a light breakfast and attendance for the debate.
Pre-registration is highly recommended as this event is filling up quickly. To make a reservation, visit capeannchamber.com or call 978-283-1601.
The Chamber of Commerce is also holding a a Business After Hours event at Institution for Savings. There is no charge for this event. All community members are invited. Please RSVP HERE if you plan to join us.
October Artists of the Month at Rose Baker
Watercolor artists Ed Leavitt (pictured with some of his works) and Doreen Ross are the October artists of the month at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Each month Juni Van Dyke, Director of the Art Program at the Senior Center selects one or two artists to honor with a show of their works. The works are displayed in the main lobby of the Senior Center and can be viewed weekdays from 9am to 4pm. On Thursdays, the artists will be available to answer questions and talk about their works.
Sawyer Free Library Stuff!
The Matz Gallery Artist for October is Kathleen George
“These paintings depict images of the imagination, but are inspired by the obvious roiling beauty of the North Shore. Each piece is made using acrylic paint over sanded wood, layered many times and then hand-framed. Additionally, the abstract paintings are an experiment using copper leaf, torn and pressed to wood, then painted over with acrylic. All art is for sale. Please contact the artist at www.paintedbranches.com” Thanks for viewing!”
Events This Week:
We are also hosting a resume writing workshop on Thursday October 15 from 9:30am – 12 noon, in collaboration with the North Shore Career Center:
And in The Children’s Library:
Drop in between 3:30 and 5pm on Wednesday October 14 to make some Halloween Crafts!
All ages welcome!
October Events on Cape Ann!
The Chamber has some exciting events in October that are open to the community!
Online Auction
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is auctioning off a number of fun and unique items for you to bid on to and help support valuable Chamber services and programs. Visit the link below to bid on over 100 items. Check back often as items are being added frequently. biddingforgood.com/CapeAnnChamber
Mayoral Debate
The Debate will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at The Elks at Bass Rocks. Admission is $25 per person and include coffee and a light breakfast. You can REGISTER HERE for the Mayoral Debate!
The 33rd Annual Essex ClamFest
The Essex ClamFest is an event hosted and co-ordinated by the Essex Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. This is our 33rd year and has become the largest event held in Essex. We have grown from our beginning in the parking lot of Woodman’s Restaurant here in Essex, as far back as we can remember! We began as a way to showcase the Essex clam and now feature not only the clam but the famous clam chowders from all over Cape Ann and Ipswich. The highlight of the day is the Chowder Competition among area restaurants- theprize? Bragging rights for the year!
Entrants’ chowder is judged by a panel of locals and professional Judges, as well as a Popular vote by the people sampling the chowders.
Supplementing the Chowder event, is a variety of vendors – food, local arts and crafts people , all day entertainment, children’s activities , non-profits fundraising and information and Police and Fire Department Safety activities. The local Board of Health also runs a flu shop clinic on the grounds. From 1500 to 2000 people attend this event, which is being held on October 24, 2015, with a rain date of October 25th.
We hope to see you there!
Dine Out Cape Ann
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the new Dine Out Cape Ann. Cape Ann is throwing away the tired restaurant week model and taking a fresh approach aimed at highlighting the unique flavor of each participating restaurant. The two week event will take place October 25th – 29th and November 1st – 5th, 2015, in restaurants throughout Cape Ann. More information and a list of participating restaurants at capeannchamber.com/dine-out-cape-ann.
