Students will experience one day painting plein air with two days in the studio. Every morning Bill will paint a step by step demo to share his experience of how to create a painting full of light. This workshop will give students a solid road to follow in their journey to better painting. http://www.billfarnsworth.com Register here http://www.nsarts.org
It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for the Cape Ann Farmers Market!
The market will run from 3:00-6:30 at Stage Fort Park, and as always, vendors will be there rain or shine.
**Don’t forget, The Cape Ann Farmers’ Market accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC Coupons, Senior Farmers’ Market Coupons, and cash.**
AND SNAP users can now earn an additional $40-$80 SNAP dollars a month when you buy fresh fruits and veggies from participating farmers! Learn more on our website or visit the CAFM info booth/merch tent at the market!
Join Cape Ann Animal Aid at Captain Carlo’s on Saturday, August 12th from 11am until 3pm to enjoy a delicious lunch for a great cause! Meet and greet shelter dogs and enter to win the 50/50 raffle. 10% of all sales between 11am-3pm will be donated to Cape Ann Animal Aid. To view a menu please visit www.captaincarlos.com
Join the Gloucester Health Department and IMPACT Melanoma at Good Harbor Beach on August 8, 10 AM to 2 PM for a Free Sun Safety Event. IMPACT Melanoma will provide educational materials, give-a-ways, and offer a facial scan to help understand the damaging effects of the sun.
Also, check out the new Sunscreen Dispensers available for public use at Good Harbor Beach and Wingaersheek Beach.
Help spread the word of this important work to reduce the incidence of skin cancer in our community.
Join us this Saturday, August 5, from 10 AM – 6 PM for the annual Festival by the Sea. Festival by the Sea is a celebration of the things that are synonymous with Cape Ann in the summertime: Art, Music & Food! Over 100 vendor booths will be spread throughout downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea. Your senses will be inspired by the beautiful art, extraordinary live music and the aromas of delicious, local foods. This annual festival is brought to you by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.
CLICK HERE for more information, including a list of participating vendors. We hope to see you there!
SUPPORT SAFE & AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS ON CAPE ANN! Action Inc. will host a fundraiser for its Client and Housing Services programs on Saturday, September 9th at the Cafe Seven Seas at the Gloucester House. We’ll honor Gloucester Police Chief John McCarthy for his committment to protect Gloucester’s most at-risk residents while raising money for vital programs that serve hundreds on Cape Ann. Please join us!
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