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Hammond Castle Storytime and Bubble Party

~ Hammond Castle Museum

Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles & Books on our seaside lawn.

Doors open at 10 am. Stories start at 10:15 am. Feel free to bring a blanket for your little one to cuddle with while we enjoy Storytime on the ocean-facing lawn. Don’t forget the sunscreen! We’ll have thousands of bubbles, coloring, snacks and music too! We encourage little ones to dress up in their favorite crown, gown or anything else that makes them happy!

We recommend arriving at 15 minutes early to allow enough time for the walk from the parking lot down to the museum, then for the check in process and the walk to the lawn. There are many steps. Please note, strollers are not permitted in the museum.

We recommend arriving at 15 minutes early to allow enough time for the walk from the parking lot down to the museum, then for the check in process and the walk to the lawn. There are many steps. Please note, strollers are not permitted in the museum.

This ticket grants you access to the Bubbles & Books program which will be held on the ocean-facing lawn. If you wish to tour the museum at the conclusion of this program, ticket holders may purchase Self-Guided Tour tickets in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount.

Kids under 12: $5 / Adults $10. Reserve Your Tickets Here!

All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the museum.

Chamber Announces Schedule for Gloucester’s First Summer Block Party on Saturday, July 15

~ Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

Gloucester’s Summer Block Parties have become a Cape Ann Classic, and the Greater Cape Ann Chamber is excited to be presenting three Block Parties this summer in partnership with the City of Gloucester. The first one will be Saturday, July 15th from 6 PM to 10 PM on Main Street. Party-goers will enjoy fun dining options, live outdoor entertainment and street performers for a family-friendly night on the town. The Block Parties offer local shopping, restaurants, food trucks and non-stop fun!

The following is the schedule of Music & Performers for the July 16 Block Party:

MUSIC

East End Stage (Stage Sponsor: BankGloucester)

  • 6:00-7:30 PM    Toni Ann Enes and Inge Berge
  • 7:30-9:00 PM    The Sea Dragons

Center Stage (Stage Sponsor: Cape Ann Savings Bank)

  • 6:00-8:00 PM      Bradley Royds with Eric Reardon
  • 8:00-10:00 PM    The Jantelles

West End Stage (Stage Sponsor: Institution for Savings)

  • 6:00-8:00 PM      Allen Estes    
  • 8:00-10:00 PM    Annette Dion

STREET PERFORMERS

Intersection – Hancock & Main

  • 6:15-7:00 PM The Red Trouser Show
  • 7:10-7:45 PM Cape Ann School of Dance
  • 8:00-8:45 PM The Red Trouser Show

* Also on the street will be Capt. Jack, Face Painting by Miss Wendy and Mary Poppins with her fun balloon art for the kids.

The Chamber wishes to acknowledge and thank the City of Gloucester, Supporting Partner, many business sponsors and main street merchants for their support in helping to make this year’s Block Parties possible. A listing of the sponsors is provided below:

The Second Block Party will be on Saturday, August 12th.  

The Third Block Party will be on Friday, September 1st.  

Additional information may be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gloucesterblockparty.

Club Castle

~ Hammond Castle Museum

Join us on Saturday, July 22nd and celebrate the golden age of the crooner and Vegas-stylings of the Rat Pack (Hello Friends Productions) in our Great Hall. Starring: Bobby Kerrigan, Thom Smoker, Tom Edmonds and Steve Faria. Featuring a live band, a special guest and favorites from Sinatra, Bobby Darrin, The Four Tops, Elvis and more!

Then, we’ll move the after-party to our tented lawn where the Club Castle Casino will offer Roulette, Texas Hold’em, Blackjack & Craps tables for your entertainment. Just remember, only funny money will be accepted at these tables! You never know—one of the gang may be at the table, throwing dice too! Hors d’oeuvres will be served during our after-party.

Doors: 7:15pm
Performance 8:00pm
After-Party Casino until 11pm.

Reserve your tickets at: https://bit.ly/TheRatPackCasino

This event is generously sponsored by Building Center.

Gloucester Area Astronomy Club’s “Welcome to Amateur Astronomy” Night, at the Lanesville Community Center Friday July 14 @ 8:00

~ Michael Deneen

On Friday July 14 at 8:00 pm, we’ll have our first “Welcome to Amateur Astronomy Night” since Covid. Like everything we do, there is no cost. If you have ever wondered how to use that telescope in your closet, or what you can see with it, join us. If you have questions like “what are the different telescope designs,” or “how much does that thing cost,” or even “will it fit in my Subaru,” then this night is for you. We’ll tell you where we shop, what not to buy, how we find stuff in the sky, and what we never go out without.

You’ll see five short, fun, ten-minute presentations that address all these questions and more. Telescopes of all types and sizes will be set up inside for you to inspect after the talks, with their owners right there to answer your questions. Come join us, whether you’ve already got a scope and want to learn more, or if you’re just getting started, or if you’re just curious about amateur telescopes and astronomy. If skies are clear, we’ll set up a scope or two outside to show you how it all works. 

We’ll be live at the Lanesville Community Center, Friday July 14 at 8:00, with good things to eat and fun stuff to learn. There’s lots of free parking, and no dues or fees. I hope we’ll see you there. 

Gloucester Rotary Seeking Cape Ann Photos

~ trixy546

Attention Professional & Recreational Photographers!

The Gloucester Rotary will publish a 12-month Cape Ann photo calendar for 2024 as a fundraiser. All profits will go to the Gloucester Rotary’s many community and international activities.

In Order to publish a beautiful calendar, the Club is requesting high quality digital photos that reflect the natural beauty of Cape Ann throughout the year. As we will feature one photo per month, we need images from each season: winter, spring, summer and fall. Photographs from Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester will be accepted. Full details at https://gloucesterrotary.org/Stories/gloucester-rotary-2024-calendar-photo-requests.

Entry Deadline Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 12PM.

Getting EXCITED for Gloucester Maritime Rendezvous – July 6 to 9

~ michaeldekoster

We are celebrating the 71st annual Gloucester International Dory Race and Gloucester’s 400th with a once in a lifetime Maritime event. 4 days of fun and activity on the water and on land.

With over 42 opportunities to get on a vessel and sail, 30 hours of deck tours, and free museum access all weekend, this is going to be an event to remember!

Big thank you to our Signature Sponor, Gloucester 400+, whose dedication to accessible events throughout the year is making it possible for us to put in the docks and have FREE deck tours all Rendevous long.

Come on, Gloucester! Let’s start filling up those sales and letting the visiting Schooners know how much we appreciate their time and efforts in coming here. Hope to see you on the water!

Free Gloucester Cemetery Tours

~ cmaney27

The G400+ Cemetery Tour Series Continues

Next Up : Colonial & Victorian Cemeteries

Sunday, July 9th (a double header) Rain Date July 15th

Tour 10:00 – 11:00AM First Parish Burial Ground

“A Travel Through Time” presented by Sandy Barry.  

Please make a reservation at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-gloucester-cemetery-tour-series-a-travel-through-time-tickets-664499695477

Tour 11:00AM – 12:00PM Clark’s Cemetery

“Tragedy During the Victorian Era” presented by Kathy & Richard Clark.  

Please make a reservation at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-gloucester-cemetery-tour-series-tragedy-during-the-victorian-era-tickets-664671609677

Colonial & Victorian Cemetery Tours

Organized by the Gloucester 400+ Burial Grounds & Cemeteries Committee

Virtual Workshop: How to Eat Your Weeds

~ backyardgrowersgloucester

A beginner’s guide to foraging the weeds from your vegetable garden

Learn the fundamentals of foraging local plants including dandelions, purslane, and lamb’s quarter, so you can “eat your weeds.”

In this workshop, Backyard Growers offers a new perspective on common plants that pop up in your raised garden beds. By the end of this workshop not only will you have the fundamental tools to forage these local plants, but you’ll also attain a deeper appreciation for how these plants came to be and their place in our diets, too.

Learn more & reserve your spot

Veggie Garden Workshop: What are my plants telling me?

~ backyardgrowersgloucester

Learn how to identify common plant challenges and overcome them in your vegetable garden.

Plants communicate their needs to us, but it takes a careful observer to understand what they’re saying. From too much watering to under- or over-feeding, this workshop will help attendees recognize common issues and needs of your specific crops as well as amendments to help mitigate the problems.

Join Backyard Growers for this in-person at Burnham’s Field Community Garden in downtown Gloucester for this hands-on lesson.

Learn more & reserve your spot