Cape Ann Museum Open Dec. 26th & 27th

Are you hosting guests this Christmas weekend? Bring them to the Cape Ann Museum! We’re open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday (tours at 11am and 2 pm) and 1pm to 4pm on Sunday (tour at 2pm).

Relax after the rush of the holidays in our peaceful galleries, share the history of your hometown with your guests and bask in that indescribable Cape Ann light.

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The “Pitch Pockets” giving back

Gloucester U’s Vocal Club, the PITCH POCKETS went caroling at Golden Living on Monday 12/21. Lead by local musician, Renée Dupuis, they festively entertained the crowd at Golden Living with a ukulele in tow.

(Left to right: Instructor Renée Dupuis, students Sadie Cook, Kayla Saltonstall, Joshua Skalski, Karlee Hynes, Madison Dempsey)

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IMG_3497Yesterday, esteemed Graffiti Artist, Danny Diamond (who grew up in Gloucester and attended Gloucester High School) came to Gloucester U to create a piece of graffiti art, speak to our students about the dedication and training required to become a graffiti artist, and demonstrate some graffiti art techniques. It was a truly amazing opportunity to see a skilled artist in action!

Gloucester U  is an after-school program based at Gloucester High School that focuses on career and college readiness in a fun and interesting way.
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Time to Take the Plunge

God's Morning's avatarGood Morning Gloucester

rocky neck plunge 2016 call

Rocky Neck Plunge – New Year’s Day 2016.  A great way to start the new year, whether you plunge or just come by to cheer on others taking the plunge.  Bring along some donations for The Open Door Food Pantry, and come by the Cultural Center after for some warming fare and camaraderie.

11:00 am.  Stevens Way
Please bring canned goods for The Open Door
Needs:
Peanut Butter
Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Pasta
Apple Juice
Tuna
Cash or checks also welcome

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Give the Gift of Cape Ann!

Support the Cape Ann communities this holiday season by gifting your loved ones a Cape Ann License Plate!  For only $40, your friends and family can ride in style.

The proceeds from the Cape Ann License Plates will go back into our community in the form of Promotion of our region, Economic Development and Education.  Learn more at lovecapeann.com.

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The Chamber is currently in the process of gathering our first batch of applications to submit to the registry for printing.  We are excited to see these wonderful plates on the road!

Community Stuff 12/15/15

Joey Ciaramitaro's avatarGood Morning Gloucester

Hello

I am with Cape Ann Skating Club and we are having a (free) Holiday Skating Exhibition on Saturday – Dec 19 at 1 PM in the Talbot Rink at the O’Maley School.

Attached is a flyer with information. We would love to have you attend – bring some friends & family and share some photos on your sites after the event!

There will be great holiday skating, festive music and costumes. Plus treats, cocoa, and crafts for kids.

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Hi Joey- I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind putting out one more press release to help in the sale of our 2016 Rotary calendars? I have attached a revised version of the last one I sent you. Thanks so much! Because of the last press release you put on GMG, I sold more that 15 out of state (mostly to NY). Thanks again, and have very Happy Holidays-
Cheers-

Dave…

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Community Stuff 12/14/15

Joey Ciaramitaro's avatarGood Morning Gloucester

Saturday, December 19, 4PM-6PM enjoy this NEW family tradition as we light up the night with a woodland solstice stroll by candlelight followed by a fire dance, warm fire, and S’mores!

Stroll by candlelight along Ravenswood’s carriage paths through the woods. Catch a mesmerizing fire dance performance by Tetra, a fire spinner who blends contemporary dance movements with poi spinning. Warm up by the fire and enjoy hot chocolate and S’mores celebrating the coming season.

Members: Adult $10; Child Free. Nonmembers: Adult $25; Child $5; Family $30!

Preregister on our website: www.thetrustees.org or rlatham@thetrustees.org or 978.281.8400

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The Rockport Christmas Tree Committee, now in its 117th year, is Rockport’s oldest ongoing tradition.

Started in the 1890’s by Rockport grocer Tim Sheehan, the custom of remembrance is carried on today. Members of the Rockport community 80 years of age and older, shut-ins, people with illnesses and others are remembered on Christmas…

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