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Coffee & Connections
Thursday, May 2 | 9 - 10 AM
Grab your favorite morning beverage and zoom in for our virtual Coffee & Connections. Join us to learn about other member businesses and let them know about your business and any upcoming events. This is a great way for new members to get acquainted with the Chamber family. Register Today
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Swing into Spring 2024
Session 1: Monday, May 6
Session 2: Wednesday, May 8
Both sessions 9:30 - 11:30 AM
$65 members | $80 non-members
Registration Deadline is April 22
Join the Businesswomen of greater Cape Ann for the Second Annual Swing into Spring Golf Event at Sun ‘N Air Golf Center in Danvers. This event is great for those just learning the game of golf or seasoned golfers looking for a spring tune-up. Up to 12 women will be accepted each day. For the first hour, two instructors will help players understand the full swing, starting with grip, set up and stance. The short game (chipping and putting) will also be addressed. The second hour includes on-course playing instruction for up to 3-holes on the Sun ‘N Air practice course.
Register for Session 1
Register for Session 2
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Grand Opening
Coastal Locals Artisans' Cooperative
Thursday, May 9 | 4 - 7 PM
2 Dock Square, Rockport
Five local artisans have joined forces to create Coastal Locals, an artisans' cooperative gallery and the newest shopping destination in Rockport!
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Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Gallery Number 1
Friday, May 17 | 3 - 5 PM
One Main Street, Rockport
Join us and gallery owner Deb Schradieck to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Gallery Number One.
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2024 Spring Tourism Mixer
Tuesday, May 14 | 5 - 7 PM
Hammond Castle Museum
Attention All Hospitality & Tourism Related Businesses of Greater Cape Ann
Join us for our annual Greater Cape Ann Spring Tourism Mixer, as we gather at the spectacular Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester to celebrate the 2024 season. It's time to mingle with your tourism community colleagues and share updates on plans for the coming year.
We will review the 2024 calendar and cross-promotional opportunities, discuss “soft season” plans, and cover other topics important to the future of tourism in greater Cape Ann. Be sure to bring promotional materials to share. Registration Now Open | Download Flyer
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Motif No. 1 Day
Saturday, May 18 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Downtown Rockport
Motif No. 1 Day, a beloved community event long cherished by residents and visitors as a celebration of Rockport's iconic fishing shack, returns for 2024! We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 18 (rain date May 19) for this all-day, family-friendly event in the beautiful coastal community of Rockport. Sponsor and vendor opportunities are available. Please contact Colleen for more information about participating.
Download Flyer
Download Sponsorship Form
Download Gallery Participation Form (Rockport Galleries Only - Free for Members)
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Earth Day with Live Vernal Pond Animals
Saturday, April 27 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Halibut Point State Park.
Live frogs, turtles, and salamanders, our vernal pond ambassadors will visit Halibut Point with Cape Ann vernal Pond Team. Get up close to these animals and learn about their behaviors and habitats. Co-sponsored with Friends of Halibut Point State Park.
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Gloucester Zine Fest
Saturday, April 27 | 11 AM - 3 PM
Sawyer Free Library
20 & 21 Main Street
in celebration of the Library’s new zine collection, zine-making, and zine culture, promises a day filled with artistic expression, community engagement, and fun for all ages. Learn More
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Making Waves For the 2025 Sawyer Free at the Cut
Sunday, April 28 | 3 - 5 PM
Usher in summer early with an unforgettable fun afternoon of live music, beach games, and summer vibes for all ages. Headlining the afternoon will be "Moonraker," Gloucester's very own Mayor's band. Learn More
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Meetinghouse Makers Market
Saturday, April 27 | 11 AM - 4 PM
Ipswich Meetinghouse, 12 Meetinghouse Green
Join members of Local Colors Artists' Cooperative and others selling beautiful handcrafted items. The market is indoors at the top of town hill in Ipswich. Download Flyer
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Ipswich D-Day 80th Anniversary Fundraising Event
Featuring The Psychedelic Relics
Saturday, April 27 | 6 - 8 PM
The Psychedelic Relics will be live at True North Ale. This VFW Post 1093 and the Town of Ipswich fund-raising event is for a parade & block party commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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Workshop: How to Grow Vegetables in Containers
Thursday, May 4 | 2 - 3 PM
Backyard Growers HQ
Container gardens are great when space or sunlight is limited or as a way to easily control the height and placement of your garden to eliminate bending over or to ease other mobility concerns. Join Backyard Growers to learn the nuances of container gardening so that you're set up for a successful (and space-efficient) season. Attendees will receive free vegetable seeds and the option to purchase GrowBags from Backyard Growers to start or add to their vegetable garden. Register for Workshop
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Pathways for Children's Annual Let's Have a Ball Gala
Thursday, May 2 | 6- 10 PM
Danversport
Pathways for Children's annual Let's Have a Ball Gala will take place on Thursday, May 2nd from 6-10 pm at Danversport. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and dancing while supporting an organization that serves the Cape Ann community and beyond. Tickets are available at pw4c.org/gala or for more information email bmurphy@pw4c.org!
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Silent Voices Remembered
A Yom Hashoah Commemoration concert by The Essex Piano Trio.
Thursday, May 2 | 7:30 - 9 PM
Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
Although the subject is dark, the music is gorgeous, representing the work of five composers including Dimitri Shostakovich. It is the third event in our biennial series honoring the worldwide commemoration of the Holocaust, Yom Hoshoah. While mourning the atrocities of genocide--as only art can---this concert celebrates the courage and resilience of those who survive and recognizes the tragic loss of all people targeted by senseless hate and violence. Learn More & Buy Tickets
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Rockport Art Association & Museum Annual Auction
Live Online Only Auction
Saturday, May 4 | 2 PM
Over the years, the Annual Art Auction, a major fundraiser for the Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M), has become a highly anticipated event. As a prestigious art auction, it attracts serious collectors throughout the country, as well as those just starting an art collection.
Auction Preview Exhibition in the Hibbard and Maddocks Galleries of the RAA&M:
Saturday, April 20 - Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Auction Preview Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, 12–5pm (Saturday, May 4th, 10am – 12pm).
Read Full Press Release | Learn More
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Wake Up Spirit
Sunday, May 5 | 11 Am - 1 PM
Floating Lotus Gloucester
Wake Up Spirit is a dance of heart and community. A safe place to connect to spirit through movement and sound. We are so blessed to have this time and space to move our bodies freely, without judgement, to dance our prayers and dreams together.
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Looking for more exposure for your business or special promotion? We offer several opportunities for advertising in Soundings.
For details, please download the 2024 Advertising Contract or contact Cindy.
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We extend a big thank you to our supporting sponsors.
If you are interested in promoting with the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring this newsletter, please contact Steve Buckley at steve@capeannchamber.com
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