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$25K Game - Tomorrow is the Day!
Get Your Ticket Today!
Thursday, October 26 | 5 - 7 PM | The Elks at Bass Rocks
Get your ticket (or tickets) today for a chance to win big! $25,000 in cash prizes is set to be given away on October 26 with the grand prize of $10K to one lucky winner! It could be you. Only 500 tickets will be sold and there are 12 chances to win!
Make the night even more fun by getting into the Halloween Spirit and arriving in costume! Guests who come in costume will be eligible for additional prizes.
A $10,000 Grand prize is at stake - but you can't win without buying a ticket! Don't have your ticket yet? Visit https://bit.ly/25KGame or call the Chamber at 978-283-1601 to get your chance at a "Big Win!"
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Employers Against Domestic Violence Free Training
Monday, October 30 | 8:30 AM
Chamber Conference Room or Zoom
Domestic Violence IS a Workplace Issue! Is Your Company Prepared?
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Employers Against Domestic Violence is hosting a FREE training session for Greater Cape Ann Chamber members. Learn best practices for prevention, education, and resources. Understand how domestic violence is affecting your business and how to recognize the signs to help. This free session is approved for (1) one hour professional development credit (PDC) towards SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification.
Download Flyer | Register for Free Today
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Coffee & Connections
Thursday, November 2 | 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! Register Now
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Business After Hours
Wednesday, November 15 | 5 - 7 PM
Fleur Cuisine Harborside, Rockport
Join us and fellow chamber members at Fleur Cuisine Harborside for our November Business After Hours. Light appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available. And remember to bring your business card for a door prize raffle!
NEW! For all members that bring a Plus 1 (friend, business colleague, etc.), you will each have a chance to win at $25 CA Gift Check!
Download Flyer | Register Today
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Halloween Sunset/Moon rise Gloucester Harbor Boo'z Cruise aboard the Wejack
October 27 and 28 | 5 - 8 PM
Join Cape Ann Cruises for the spookiest dance party in beautiful Gloucester Harbor. Music, Dancing, and Fun! Halloween Costumes encouraged ([plan for cooler weather). Only 46 tickets per night!
Buy Tickets Now
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Halloween Masquerade Party on the Neck!
Sunday, October 29
Rocky Neck Art Colony
Join us for the first Halloween Masquerade Party on the Neck! Masks encouraged. Costumes preferred but optional. Start off at the Rocky Neck Parking Lot and stroll down Rocky Neck avenue until you reach The Salted Cod Arthouse & Wine Bar. Food and Libations are available for purchase.
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A Night of Silent Movie with Peter Krasinski
Saturday, October 28
7:30 -10 PM
Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation
Peter Krasinski, maestro of the pipe organ, accompanies two silent movie classics for Halloween in the Meetinghouse.
PROGRAM
‘Prelude & Fugue in D-minor’ J.S. Bach
‘The Haunted House’ with Buster Keaton
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ with Lon Chaney
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City of Gloucester Halloween Party
October 28 | 12 - 3 PM
Stage Fort Park
(Rescheduled from Oct. 21)
Prizes for best costumes for kids, adults and families. Featuring DJ, touch a truck, face painting, hayrides, story time, pizza and fun activities for all ages. Bring a water bottle - refill stations will be available.
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Downtown Trick or Treat
October 28 | 1 - 3:30 PM
Ipswich
Sponsored by the Ipswich Business Roundtable. Bring your little ones around to the local businesses for treats. Rain or Shine.
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Trick or Treat at Hammond Castle
Monday, October 30
3:30 - 6 PM
What better place to trick or treat than at an old seaside castle? We have everything you need to ignite your child’s imagination: a drawbridge, a spiral staircase, and a Great Hall. They will have spooky music, multiple trick-or-treat stations inside the castle, and bubbles, snacks, stories, and a craft at the 13th Century arches. You bring the scary costumes. Learn More & Buy Tickets
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Decorated Pumpkin Contest
October 31 on Town Common Trick or Treat
Manchester-by-the-Sea
The MBTS Police Department is thrilled to announce our Decorated Pumpkin Contest is back! Get creative with your pumpkin and finish in the top 3 to win a gift card from 4 Beach Gifts and Goodies! All participants will receive a treat bag as well!. Learn More
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Rockport Trick or Treat at Town Hall
October 31 | 3 - 5 PM
Mark your calendars for a spook-tacular time! Stop by and visit each offices in Town Hall for a special Halloween treat!
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Essex Downtown Neighborhood Trick or Treat
October 31 | 5 - 8 PM
To ensure that children and families will enjoy Halloween safely, Essex Police will close three streets (Pickering, Winthrop & Maple) which will be blocked to vehicle traffic beginning at 5 PM. Martin St. will remain open. Trick or treating in your own neighborhood is also an option.
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The Great Essex Scarecrow Festival - Map is Here
Each October, it has become an Essex tradition to welcome new Halloween residents to town. A map of scarecrow locations will be available so you can take a drive around town and see the creativity of our residents and businesses! The Printable Scarecrow Map is now available! Check Essex Council on Aging pages on essexma.org for updates to the map as new locations may be added.
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Member & Community Events | |
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ON-GOING EVENTS
WEEKLY EVENTS
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FinnFunn Weekend
October 27 - 29
Gloucester & Rockport
Open to the public--“no need to be Finn to have funn.” The 31st annual FinnFunn Weekend, hosted by the Cape Ann Finns and partner Gloucester 400+, takes place on Cape Ann. The weekend is the local American Finns’ contribution to G400+’s of the ethnic groups that helped shape Gloucester over its 400 years. Anyone curious about the Finntown back of the Cape in Laneville, Pigeon Cove, and Rockport, Finns and American Finns, and Finland will find event information at finnfunn.org. See Full Schedule of Events
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Gloucester 400+ Street Hockey Classic
Saturday, October 28 & Sunday, October 29 | 8: 30 AM
Presented by Young Legends Ball Hockey and the Gloucester 400+. Join us for an action-packed weekend of street hockey! It’s an all-inclusive event with divisions for both Men and Women, so everyone can showcase their skills. Saturday will kick things off with round robin style games all day, and Sunday will bring the exhilarating playoffs. Best of all, spectation is entirely FREE! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to test your street hockey prowess and enjoy a fantastic weekend of sports and camaraderie. Learn More
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Powerful Pink
Saturday, October 28 | 10 AM - 4 PM
Sea Meadow Gifts, Essex
Join the Pinkies at Sea Meadow Gifts along with True North Wellness for a day of community spirit and celebrating women’s health! We are so excited for what this year’s Powerful Pink for a Purpose, our breast cancer event, has in store. Special raffle donations from local craftsmen and women, shopping specials, Chakra Balancing, IET, and NEW Bemer energy treatments. Special surprise pop-ups too!!
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Linda Jo Nielsen Solo Show: Opening Reception
Saturday, October 28 | 1 - 3 PM
Rockport Art Association & Museum
Linda Jo Nielsen was born and raised in Massachusetts. With a poetic blend of realism and impressionism, she draws her inspirations from the meadows and marshlands from Cape Ann to Maine. Sun dappled roads, foot paths, and long vistas featuring the seasons of New England are a reoccurring theme in her work. Learn More about Linda Jo Nielson
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Joe Newberry and April Verch
Saturday, October 28 | 7- 10 PM
Old Sloop Presents
First Congregational Church of Rockport
Growing up, Joe and April absorbed traditions of home and hearth - he in the Missouri Ozarks and she in the Ottawa Valley of Canada. Although they are on the road much of the year, the two musicians say they are rarely homesick, because their music means they always have a bit of home with them wherever they go. In a Newberry & Verch show, delighted audiences see first-hand the roots of their music, their love of performing, and their strong musical connection. Buy Tickets
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Hold on to Your Tax Dollars with a §1031 Exchange
Free Community Seminar
Wednesday, November 1 | 5 - 7 PM
Amada Armstrong Group - Magnolia
Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Amanda Armstrong Group in collaboration with IPX1031! Are you tired of paying hefty taxes? Want to learn how to keep more of your hard-earned money? Look no further! Our free community seminar will guide you through the ins and outs of a §1031 exchange, a powerful tax-saving strategy. Learn More | Download Flyer | Register
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The Deep: Research and Storytelling about Extreme Ocean Environments
Thursday, November 2 | 5:30 - 7:30
Gloucester Stage Company
Join GMGI for their annual Art Science Lecture and journey into the ocean deep with GMGI scientist Dr. Matt Harke and illustrator and author Lindsey Leigh.
Matt Harke recently had the opportunity to explore one of the most extreme environments on our planet, a hydrothermal vent, using genomic technologies and will share the science and the beauty from his explorations of the deep.
Author Lindsey Leigh will describe how her inspiration by the most weird and wonderful aspects of the natural world led to the creation of her new book, The Deep, and how she believes strongly in the power of art to communicate scientific ideas. Reserve Your Spot
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Clark School K-12 Open House
Saturday, November 4 | 9 AM
Rowley MA
Explore our beautiful, expanding campus, learn about our innovative, hands-on approach to education, and discover how we can help your child grow and thrive!
Whether your child needs academic support, a flexible curriculum, or is interested in exploring the arts and technology, Clark has something for everyone. We are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can reach their full potential!
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Open Door Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, November 4 | 10 AM -12 PM
28 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester
The Open Door invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting for its new Food and Nutrition Center. All are welcome. The Open Door encourages those who wish to attend to also bring a small bag of dirt from their backyard, to help plant a tree symbolizing the contributions of the community to make the building project a reality.
The project includes a larger, modernized kitchen with a double line, fulfillment center, food packing space, additional dry and cold storage, client meeting spaces, and more. The Open Door has also updated and reconfigured other areas of the building to maximize space.
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Ales Over ALS
Saturday, November 4 | 3 - 8 PM
Lake House at Centennial Grove, Essex
You’re invited to attend Ales Over ALS: A Crafter’s Delight that will be celebrated in the scenic Lake House at Centennial Grove. All proceeds from this fundraising event go directly to Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS), in support of people living with ALS.
Admission includes: A selection of fresh, local craft beers; Tacos, BBQ and vegetarian options; Homebrew tasting and competition; Live music by The Headlands. Tickets $125. Buy Tickets Now
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Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing with Wyndee Egan
Sunday, November 5 | 4 - 5:30 PM
You will enjoy a relaxing and calming meditative Yoga practice before embarking on a Yoga Nidra (yoga sleep) journey with Instructor Wyndee Egan. Yoga Nidra is an ancient tantric method where the mind and body are in deep relaxation. A single hour of Yoga Nidra is as restful as four hours of conventional sleep. Learn More
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Brews & Bears at Great Marsh Brewing Co.
Wednesday, November 8 | 5 - 6:30 PM
Join us for the first ever Fluid Bear class in Massachusetts! This fun and soothing process of paint pouring does not require any experience and is very beginner friendly.
At this event, the instructor from Bear Necessities will guide you through the process of creating your own fluid bear using pouring paints and various techniques. Seats are very limited – don’t miss out on this fun and unique one of a kind experience and unleash your inner child while having your favorite drink! Buy Tickets
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Fall Speakeasy Fundraiser
Thursday. November 9 | 6 - 9 PM
Essex Shipbuilding Museum
Support your Small Museum, all while you eat, drink and dance the night away. Indoors at the Waterline Center in the Shipyard.
Tickets are $100 per person. Reserve Your Tickets Now
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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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