Upcoming Chamber Holiday Parties
All are welcome to join us at our Holiday Parties this week. Please stop by to help us celebrate.
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Ipswich Division Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 13
5 to 7 PM at Ipswich Ale Brewery
Light appetizers will be served and there will be a cash bar. Please stop by for a bite and a brew, and to say hello!
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Chamber Holiday Party & Open House
Thursday, December 14 | 5 to 7 PM
at the Chamber Visitor Center
24 Harbor Loop, Gloucester.
Please stop in for a quick hello, a snack or two, and a festive signature libation as you participate in Men's Night in Gloucester!
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SAVE THE DATE
Annual Celebration Scheduled for Friday, January 26
Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport | 5 - 9 PM
Event Performance Details to Come Soon - Tickets Now on Sale
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Volunteers Needed to Help Deliver American Legion Holiday Ham Dinners
The Capt. Lester S. Wass American Legion Post 3, Gloucester, will again be proudly delivering free Holiday Ham Dinners in 2023 to the elderly, shut-ins, veterans, and needy in the Cape Ann area on Monday, December 25, 2023, between 11 AM and 1 PM. These FREE meals will be serving the communities of Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton, Wenham and Ipswich. Their goal is to serve and deliver as many holiday meals as they can to fellow veterans, their families, senior citizens and other "special citizens".
To order a meal and volunteer: Call 978-283-7117 anytime (and leave a message) or email your request to nestorlaw@aol.com.
The deadline to order a meal is 12 PM, Thursday, December 21. Learn More
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TownGreen Offers Youth Climate Leadership Program for Cape Ann High School Students - Starts January 2024
TownGreen is partnering with The Climate Initiative, a global youth climate education program, to provide Cape Ann high school students with an empowering youth climate leadership program. The four-part virtual workshop teaches youth the basics of climate action, how to effectively communicate, what to consider when building teams, and how to create and manage projects and teams. After completing the four-part online workshop, participants are ready to carry out environmental action projects within their schools or communities by identifying an issue, creating a team, and executing a team-led solution.
Read Full Press Release | Download Poster
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Volunteers of All Ages Needed to Participate in Live Nativity Pageant on December 16
The organizers of the 78th Annual Rockport Christmas Pageant are looking for volunteers to participate in this year’s cast. The roles that organizers are looking to fill include Shepherds, Ladies of Bethlehem, Children of Bethlehem, and more. All interested in participating and supporting the Pageant in any way are encouraged to email Stapleton Kearns at RockportChristmasPageant@gmail.com by Wednesday, 12/13/23.
This year’s procession will be stepping off on Saturday, December 16th at 5 PM. Cast will need to gather at the Rockport Art Association for costuming by 3 PM.
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The Cape Ann Transportation Authority again is offering free rides this holiday season.
(From Gloucester Daily Times) Now through New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, CATA’s bus and paratransit services — excluding On-Demand — will be free to all thanks to a grant included in the state budget and awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the state’s 14 regional transit authorities. The 14 agencies worked together to submit a joint application and implementation plan. This is the second year this grant was awarded. Read More
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Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week
Hey there! Remus and Romulus here! We are two brothers around 3 years old. The both of us are a tag-team duo with lots of love to give. We are quite shy here at the shelter, however we are very sweet and will allow you to pat us if you are slow about it. We are sure in a home environment, we will open up and show our incredible personalities. Just give us a little bit of time to adjust and you will surely fall in love with us forever. If you think we’d make a good addition to your family, stop by and visit us today! Visit www.capeannanimalaid.org for more information about us and all the other animals waiting for homes.
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| For a list of open bids, please see OSD Procurement Schedule for December. For questions, please contact William J. Funk at 857-919-1039 or wjfunk18@gmail.com. | | Free Help with Resumes for Job Seekers: If you need help with your resume, cover letter, or some job searching advice, contact jobseeker@sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-325-5500 to make an appointment for in-person resume and cover letter assistance with a librarian. Computers, Chromebooks, tablets, Wi-Fi Hotspots, printing, photocopying, scanning, and saving via email and flash drive are all free at the Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main St. Questions? Visit sawyerfreelibrary.org or 978-325-5500. | | Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) awards up to $25,000 to various organizations to fund workplace safety training. Eligible employers within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts covered by the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law (MGL CH. 152) may qualify for funding. | | The Workforce Training Fund Express Program is designed to help businesses respond quickly to change and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants, Express is our fastest path to funding, enhanced with an even more flexible directory of training options and 6 quick steps to success. | | Please check the Business Resources Category in Chamber Blog for Business Resources available to the Cape Ann region! | | |
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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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