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DCR’s Halibut Point State Park announces FREE May Programs
DCR’s Halibut Point State Park announces FREE May Programs Programs are free and open to the public. Heavy rain cancels. Parking fees $5 Mass license plate and $20 other state license plate. An adult must accompany children. ADA/Reasonable accommodation available upon request. Guided group tours available with reservations: 978.546.2997 or halibut.point@mass.gov Sunday, May 18Spring Birding Walk—Symphony of Bird Song! 8:00 am—10:00 am. Meet at parking area. For all ages. Stroll our seaside
News Release: 4/28/2025
The North Shore Health Project is pleased to announce that our Annual Health Activist Award Breakfast is back! Please plan on joining us on Thursday, June 12 at 8AM downstairs at The Cruiseport in Gloucester. Tickets are $50 and available through the Eventbrite link at the bottom of this invitation. This year, our honoree is Kathy Day. Kathy is the
RAA&M ANNUAL ART AUCTION
RAA&M ANNUAL ART AUCTION - Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET) – Live Online Only AuctionFeaturing Masterworks by Historic Cape Ann Artists Offered in Rockport Art Association & Museum’s 40th Annual Art Auction on Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET). Live Online Only Auction via LiveAuctioneers.Auction Preview Exhibition in the Hibbard and Maddocks Galleries of the RAA&M: Saturday, April 19 - Saturday, May 3, 2025. Auction Preview Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, 12–5pm (Saturday, May 3rd,
Discover Gloucester Welcomes Amanda Pollock as New Executive Director
Gloucester, MA — Discover Gloucester is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Pollock as its new Executive Director, effective April 28, 2025. A dedicated leader with deep ties to the Cape Ann community, Pollock brings a wealth of experience in event management, nonprofit programming, tourism, and hospitality to the organization.A Gloucester resident and longtime advocate for local tourism and community engagement, Pollock most recently served as Event Manager at the Beauport Hotel, where she
Free Skin Cancer Screening at Addison Gilbert Hospital
Ten Minutes Could Save Your Life!Addison Gilbert Hospital Free Skin Cancer Screening Provided by: Gary Rogers, M.D. Skin cancer affects men and women of all ages. One of the best ways to protect yourself is to have your skin checked by a dermatologist to identify any cancerous or precancerous moles. When cancer is found at an early stage, it is often easier to treat.When: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025Where: Addison Gilbert Hospital 289 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 1st Floor, Babson Wing, Wound
The Cape Ann Summer School of Art, Rockport Art Association & Museum
The Cape Ann Summer School of Art, Over 100 Years - The Tradition Continues. The Rockport Art Association & Museum now endeavors to revitalize the Cape Ann School, founded in the great artistic traditions of the area that are more than alive in the artists working and teaching today. RAA&M's Cape Ann Summer School of Art consists of four contiguous artist workshops with instructors who not only teach the techniques of the Cape Ann School but also embody the spirit and intention behind them. Choose one or
Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture Program - Rockport Art Association & Museum
The Rockport Art Association & Museum is proud to join Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier. Our Plan Your Visit page has all the details on our offerings for EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders. You can also
Cape Ann Museum seeks donations to acquire Morgan Faulds Pike’s plaster model of the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Memorial
Cape Ann Museum seeks donations to acquire Morgan Faulds Pike’s plaster model of the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives MemorialMuseum expands collections as it enters 150th anniversaryMorgan Faulds Pike, Scale-model for The Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial, 1999-2001, painted plaster.GLOUCESTER, Mass. (April 2025) – Cape Ann Museum Director Oliver Barker is appealing to the community for final donations in the Museum’s quest to purchase the plaster cast model of the Gloucester Fisherman’s Wives Memorial by
Global Music Star Ed Sheeran Films Music Video at Gloucester’s Iconic Vista Motel
Global Music Star Ed Sheeran Films Music Video at Gloucester’s Iconic Vista MotelGloucester, MA March 31, 2025 – The Vista, a beloved 60s-era motel overlooking Good Harbor Beach, recently welcomed an extraordinary guest: global music sensation Ed Sheeran. The award-winning singer-songwriter and his team selected the iconic property as the backdrop for the music video of his latest single, "Old Phone." Owned by Gary and Laura Dow, The Vista has long been a cherished landmark in Gloucester, known for its
William J. Funk Procurement Consulting Services Announces State Contract Procurement Schedule Updates
William J. Funk Procurement Consulting Services Announces State Contract Calendar Updates William J. Funk Procurement Consulting Services is pleased to share the latest updates to the State contract calendar - OSD Procurement Schedule. The following contracts may be of particular interest:FAC130 – Floor Coverings, Accessories, Floor Covering Installations, Maintenance, and Repair (replaces FAC98)PRF85 – Enterprise Temporary Help Services (replaces PRF71)WMR001 – Hazardous/Universal, Medical, and
Cape Ann Museum Welcomes Two New Members to its Board of Trustees
Cape Ann Museum Welcomes Two New Members to its Board of Trustees (Left to right): Elliot Bostwick Davis (photo by Carrie Bradburn); and Tom Janis. GLOUCESTER, Mass. (January 2025) – The Cape Ann Museum is delighted to share two new board members appointments: Elliot Bostwick Davis and Tom Janis. “Elliot and Tom will be wonderful assets and advocates for the Museum,” says Oliver Barker, Director of the Cape Ann Museum. “They join the Museum at an incredibly exciting time as CAM renovates its