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June 21, 2023
(Please Note that Soundings Business will be sent on Thursday, June 22)
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Coffee & Connections
Thursday, July 6 | 9 -10 AM
Register Today
Please join us this Thursday at 9 AM for our virtual Coffee & Connections. For new & prospective members, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce your business and meet other members and Chamber staff. For veteran members, it is a great way to let new members learn about your business and talk about anything new and exciting in the works for you. So grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and Zoom in from your home or office for an informal "Get to Know My Business" networking session. Also, if you know someone who would enjoy learning more about the Chamber, please invite them to attend!
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Small Business Persons of the Year
Community Citation Presentations
All invited. No RSVP needed.
Rockport: Community Celebration for Lauri Kaihlanen will take place on on Thursday, July 13 at 3 PM at the Kaihlanen Gallery.
Gloucester: Community Celebration for Lenny & Dottie Linquata will be held at the Gloucester House. Date to be determined.
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Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays
Click for Full Schedule
First Performance is on July 11 from 6 - 8 PM featuring Dead to the Core
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The first of the three 2023 Block Parties is on Saturday, July 15 -
Just One Month Away!
Last year saw thousands of people attending, visiting with non-profits, shopping & eating at participating businesses, and enjoying food trucks, street performances, music, games & family fun. Sign Up Today as a Non-Profit or Business Participant.
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Saint Peter's Fiesta
Wednesday - Sunday
Saint Peter's Fiesta gets underway today with music by Over the Bridge in St. Peter's Park from 7 to 10 PM. Thursday features the 5K road race and more music. Greasy Pole competition and Seine Boat Races happen on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Click Here for Full Schedule
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Windhover Center for the Performing Arts Upcoming Events
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Psychic Readings & Spirit Exploration
Wednesday, June 21 | 4 - 9 pm
Hammond Castle Museum
Join Hammond Castle as they bring together a group of well-known psychic readers, mediums, and spiritual consultants to offer readings for enlightenment, healing, and inspiration. They will also offer romantic relationship readings for singles or couples. Learn More
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Planning Ahead: Advance Directives & End-of-Life Decisions
Thursday, June 22 | 5 - 6:30 PM
The Residence at Riverbend
Join The Residence at Riverbend for a presentation focusing on the importance of planning ahead for advance directives and end-of-life care decisions. You will learn about the different types of advance directives and the advantages and disadvantages of each. They will also identify a variety of free resources that can help you complete your advance directives, and you will receive a "Five Wishes" booklet.
Please RSVP to Tara Jalbert by June 19. Download Flyer
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Free Workshop: Energy Crisis is Real & Affects Us All: What Can We Do About It?
Thursday, June 22 | 5 - 7 PM
Cazeault Solar & Home & Amanda Armstrong Group
AAG Office, 35 Fuller St., Unit 100, Magnolia
Understanding and implementing electrification & decarbonization strategies can help homeowners save money & positively effect to the environment.
If you don’t yet know the terms “electrification” and “decarbonization,” it is prudent to become familiar with them, as they are affecting our incomes, our families’ livelihoods, the value of our homes, and our environment. Electrification and decarbonization refer to the movement away from carbon fuels, towards electric-powered technologies such as electric vehicles, heat pumps, and electric hot water tanks. Limited Space is Available - Register Today | Download Flyer
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Fiesta Sunset Music Cruise With Dan King Acoustic
Thursday, June 22 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Cape Ann Cruises, 63 Rogers Street
Acoustic Songwriter and Performer Dan King has been keeping crowds entertained around Cape Ann for many years with his quiet charm, soulful vocal delivery, and roots and folk rock acoustic style. His music and cover selections are the perfect compliment to a sunset cruise around gorgeous Gloucester Harbor Buy Tickets
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Friki TIki St. Peter's Fiesta Cruises
June 23, 25, and 25 | 4:30 PM
Come aboard the Friki TIki for a special Cruise during the famous Greasy Pole Event! We will leave Cripple Cove Landing at 4:30 and head out to the Harbor to watch the event. This cruise will be 2 hours. Bring your beverages, your snacks and friends. This is an event not to be missed!
Download Flyer | Buy Tickets Now
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Virtual Workshop: Pest Management in Your Veggie Garden
Friday, June 23 | 5 - 6 PM
Healthy soil, sanitary tools, and cooperation with other life forms are the keys to our most effective approach to pest management in your vegetable garden: prevention! In this online workshop, Backyard Growers will walk you through how to minimize human, microbiological, and plant risk by using the ecosystem as the starting point to diagnose pest issues threatening your harvest. Register Today
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Rockport Farmers Market
Saturday, June 24 | 9 AM - 1 PM
Harvey Park, Rockport
The Rockport Farmers Market is a food-focused market offering locally produced/grown food, flowers and drinks at each week's outdoor market, taking place in the heart of downtown Rockport. Produce and locally-grown and farm-made products can be purchased on-site, while talented, local musicians perform.
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Annual Mid-Sommar Festival
Saturday, June 24 | 10 AM - 1 PM
Spiran Hall, Rockport
Join Spiran Lodge #98 for their Annual Mid-Sommar Festival. Nisu and other scandinavian pasteries, Swedish meatballs, strawberries and cream, hot dogs and Swedish hamburgers, coffee, sodas, and Nordic gifts will be available. Entertainment will be provided by the Finnish folk singing group HYVAA. Come and enjoy a taste of Nordic culture to start Summer 2023.
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Halibut State Park
Saturday, June 24
When Granite Was King! Babson Farm Quarrying History Guided Tour @ 10 AM Over one hundred years ago, the Rockport Granite Company quarried granite stone here. Learn about the buildings, bridges, and breakwaters built to last.
Tide Pool Exploration @ 9 AM See a great diversity of life at the rocky shore. Discover and identify different tide level zones!
Thursday, June 29
Sketching to See @ 1 PM: Capture the beauty of Halibut Point on paper! Join Jess Yurwitz from Slow River Studio for a beginner sketching lesson in the Park.
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Summer Pottery Classes for 8 week session
Cynthia Curtis Pottery
June 26 - August 18
Cynthia offers pottery classes and is grateful for the over 1,400 students of all skill levels that have found their way to share the warm and bright pottery studio. Students work at their own pace with an instructor available for guidance as needed. Classes are held in a fun, relaxed environment. Laughing and breathing encouraged!
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Window Installation and Performance Demo
Thursday, June 29 | 3 - 8 PM
Grand Banks at True North Ale Company, Ipswich
Grand Banks is partnering with Marvin Windows and SIGA Tapes to do an in-depth discussion and demonstration around window installation best practices as well as a demonstration of a passing and failing air & water performance test by Intertek similar to what would be done in the field. Free Admission. Reserve Your Spot Today
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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 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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