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VACATION WEEK SCIENCE CLUB
January = Free Cape Ann Museum admission for Cape Ann Residents
The Cape Ann Museum tells multiple stories, all relating to a single remarkable place and during the month of January all Cape Ann residents (Rockport, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex) are welcome to enjoy its galleries for free. If you’ve never been to the Cape Ann Museum, now is the time. Its collections represent your history—the people, the industries and especially the art and culture. We invite you to explore!
In addition to its permanent collections, the Museum offers a rotating schedule of special exhibitions throughout the year as well as related programs and events for adults and families. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit (or revisit) the current special exhibition, Voicing the Woods: Jeremy Adams, Instrument Maker and the newly opened exhibition Kodachrome Memory: Nathan Benn’s North Shore, 1978. Voicing the Woods showcases the prodigious skills and artistry of Jeremy Adams, one of the most gifted musical instrument makers in New England. Kodachrome Memory, features more than thirty photographs taken in and around Cape Ann in 1978 by photographer Nathan Benn while on assignment on Boston’s North Shore for National Geographic Magazine.
In addition to free admission, the Museum has lined up a full schedule of programming for visitors to enjoy. Visit http://www.capeannmuseum.org/events/ for full descriptions. The Cape Ann Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Looking for Winter Fun? Try Stories from the Wildside!
Kestrel is excited to present “Stories from the Wild Side”! An in- depth (pun intended) winter exploration of animal tracking and story telling. The class will be split into two 4-class field sessions, meeting every Saturday morning, and culminating in a project day at the Get Outside Center at 186 Main st Gloucester at the end of each session.
Traipse through snowy woodlands in search of wildlife evidence and tracks. Practice tracking animals and reading clues to the life of the forest. Learn techniques for developing characters, drawing readers into a place, and creating intriguing plots.
Work independently or as a team to create an original nature based fiction story featuring the discoveries we have made, and your own imagination. Students can utilize any medium to tell their story; from written work to drawing to a diorama, or anything in between.
2017 Thacher-Straitsmouth Island Seasonal Moods Art Calendar
The new year is almost here. Help the Thacher Island Association raise funds for the restoration and preservation efforts on Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands. Buy our new Seasonal Moods Art Calendar created by local artist Suellen Wedmore.
Check our web site store at www.thacherisland.org. Only $12.00 plus $3.00shipping.
Happy Holidays from the Chamber Team!
Happy Holidays Cape Ann!
From your favorite Chamber Team – Ken, Peter, Kerry, Barb, Michelle & Debbie
Sawyer Free Library Week of December 18,2016
Middle Street Walk Gingerbread House Contest Winners
Warming Centers Available for Residents
Gloucester, MA – Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, with the City’s Health Department, Sawyer Free Library and the Rose Baker Senior Center, in cooperation with community partners Action, Inc., The Open Doorand the Grace Center, are providing warming centers for vulnerable residents during extreme-cold weather events.
After last winter’s February 14th cold-snap, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken formed a taskforce with City department directors and community leaders to establish a comprehensive cold-weather response to help ensure the health and safety of residents without permanent housing. The result is a plan, presented in March, that assures those who need shelter from the extreme cold will have a place in the community where they can stay warm.
“When temperatures drop this low, our city has an obligation to help those in need to stay warm,” said Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken. “We don’t want anyone out in the cold which is why I’m proud that our community is coming together to provide assistance for anyone in need.”
Karin Carroll, director of the Gloucester Health Department states, “Gloucester is a tremendous community that works together to ensure the safety and well-being of its most vulnerable residents in extreme weather conditions. All residents should limit exposure outdoors during the extreme cold and look out for neighbors, especially the elderly.”
Location and times for extreme cold weather event warming centers include:
The Action Shelter, 370 Main Street
• 5 PM to 8 AM
• Monday through Sunday
The Grace Center
• Gloucester Unitarian/Universalist Church (MON/TUES)
• ST. John Episcopal Church (WED/FRI)
• Trinity Congregational Church (THR)
8:30 AM to 4 PM at each site
The Open Door, 28 Emerson Ave.
• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• 4PM to 6 PM
NOTE: Open Door will expand hours in emergencies to include Saturday, 8 AM to 4 PM; Sundays, 10:30 AM to 4 PM (In partnership with the Grace Center) and, if needed, on Holidays 8 AM to 4 PM
The Sawyer Free Library and Lyceum, 2 Dale Ave.
• Monday/Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6 PM
• Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30 AM – 8 PM
• Friday/Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Note: The Library is closed on City recognized holidays
The Rose Baker Senior Center, 6 Manuel F Lewis Ave.
• Monday through Friday
• 9 AM to 4 PM
Note: The Library is closed on City recognized holidays
CAFM Winter Market this Saturday!
Come join us for the last market of 2016 on 12/17 from 10-1
Pick up the last of the season’s produce, food items to get you you through the busy days ahead, and handmade gifts for all!
This year we are sponsoring a Holiday Food Drive for The Open Door-our goal is to collect 100 items at the market by noon-help us reach our goal-bring in 10 items or more and receive a free CAFM Tote!
We will have our amazing holiday raffle baskets featuring gift certificates and items from area restaurants and shops-also our CAFM membership drive-a memberships makes a great gift!!!!
For more info and to purchase a CAFM membership check our website at http://capeannfarmersmarket.org/
To purchase raffle tickets before 12/17 please email capeannfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Dining for Diapers Fundraiser
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!
Cape Ann Community 