Gloucester nonprofit moves to Maplewood
NeedyMeds, a Gloucester-based nonprofit, has moved its office to 103 Maplewood Ave., according to company president, Rich Sagall, MD.
NeedyMeds is a source of information on programs that help people who can't afford medication and health care. The Web site, www.needymeds.org, has information on over 2,400 programs and nearly 11,000 free, low-cost or sliding-scale clinics. All the information is free, easy to access, updated regularly.
In cooperation with the Gloucester Fund, NeedyMeds began offering a free Gloucester drug discount card, some 4,000 of which have been distributed since last fall. The card has been used nearly 1,000 times, with a potential savings approaching $25,000. Gloucester card users have been saving almost 45 percent off the cost of their prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and medical supplies, as well as pet prescription drugs purchased at pharmacies.
The card is available free at Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester Health Department, Gloucester Family Health Center, Addison-Gilbert Hospital and the Cape Ann Medical Center. It may also be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to NeedyMeds, P.O. Box 219, Gloucester, MA 01930.
Eliason Law Office open on Middle Street
Attorney Deborah A. Eliason has announced the opening of Eliason Law Office LLC, at 63 Middle St. in Gloucester.
As principal and founder of Eliason Law Office LLC, Eliason will advise residential, commercial, retail, municipal and nonprofit clients with regard to project development matters, including state and local permitting, and real estate transactions. As well as continuing her own practice, later this year Eliason will be acquiring the law practice of attorney Michele Holovak Harrison whose Gloucester practice focuses on land use and permitting matters on Cape Ann, including among her many accomplishments the new Gloucester Crossing retail development.
Most recently, Eliason was counsel with Beveridge & Diamond, PC, a national firm based in Washington, D.C., where she handled the real estate aspects of the firm's land use development practice in its Massachusetts office. Prior to that, Eliason was a principal with Kopelman & Page PC, where she represented municipalities throughout the commonwealth. With more than 20 years of legal experience, she has been involved in many multimillion-dollar transactions and has represented clients in numerous Massachusetts communities.
Eliason is a magna cum laude graduate of Salve Regina College and received her law degree cum laude from Suffolk University School of Law. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar, U.S. District Court Bar (Mass.), Massachusetts Bar Association, Women's Bar Association and Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association and has also been active in New England Women in Real Estate.
A longtime Gloucester resident, Eliason is on the board of directors of Cape Ann Animal Aid Association Inc. and is co-chairman of its New Shelter Building Committee.
Cala's to re-open under new name
Cala's of 7 Beach St. in Manchester will re-open its doors under its new name, Cala's Food & Spirits, on Saturday, Feb. 13.
An opening night party is scheduled for the public at 5 p.m. and will include free appetizers, a cash bar and a Celtics raffle tip of.
"We realized that the community of Manchester was looking for day-to-day comfort food instead of the fancy stuff," said co-owner Jeff Cala in a statement.
Cala's originally opened in November 2005 and has since gone through several menu changes based on the chefs that have been working in the kitchen.
"We're bringing back the menu and concepts that we originally opened with years ago," said co-owner Mark McDonough in a statement.
Cala plans on being in the kitchen with newcomer Chef Raphael Liberty to ensure the quality and cosistency of food.
In addition to a new menu, a ew bar has been built and the entire dining room has been transformed into a pub and bar.
Cala's Food & Spirits will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, starting at 11:30 a.m., and Sunday brunch will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit http://calasrestaurant.com.
Shop offers cooking class, wine tasting
Now that Duckworth Beach Gourmet has its wine and beer license, the store will offer a wine tasting, so romantics can pick the perfect drink to their loves on Valentine Day. Tips on pairing select wines with cheese and chocolates that are sure to please that special someone will be offered at the tasting on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Chef Ken Duckworth is also leading hands-on cooking classes twice a month in the store's kitchen . The format is interactive and intimate, and participants will learn some new techniques or be introduced to new flavors as they learn to prepare three to five dishes centered around a "theme" or "special" ingredient. Class size is limited to 10 individuals.
Tomorrow's class centers on wild salmon. The Feb. 24 class, which is already filled, looks at tapas.
Classes are $55 per person and run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the store at 24 Washington St. in Gloucester.
To reserve a spot in the class or for more information, call 978-282-1414.
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