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April 10, 2024

Chamber Events

PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE CAPE ANN LOW-NUMBER LICENSE PLATE ONLINE AUCTION

To help make the Foundation’s annual grant cycle successful, please remember to share the CACF or Chamber's Facebook and Instagram Auction Posts with your friends and followers! Liking a post is great, but Sharing Posts is Needed to Spread the Word!

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Remember that Cape Ann License Plates can be registered by anyone in Massachusetts, so the more the posts are shared, the further the reach in MA!

Low-Number Cape Ann License Plate Auction is Now Live


It is time to show your Cape Ann pride and love in style through our exclusive low-number Cape Ann license plate online auction! Only 11 low-number plates remain. Bid for the chance to sport a low-number (or personally selected 3- or 4-digit number!) Cape Ann plate that reflects your love for this great community - all while supporting many local causes close to our hearts.

Visit https://bit.ly/CALP24 to BID NOW hrough Monday, April 15 (Patriot’s Day). 

2024 CACF Grant Cycle

April 1 - April 30, 2024

 

The Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF) invites 2024 proposals for grants. Applications will be available on Monday, April 1, 2024 and must be submitted by Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Grants are awarded from the proceeds made from the Cape Ann License Plate and direct donations from the community. Our grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 for projects that support the Foundation’s mission in the following areas: Regional Promotion, Economic Development, and Training and Education. Learn More

Business After Hours at The Cut

Wednesday, April 17 | 5 - 7 PM


This promises to be a Business After Hours you do not want to miss! Join us at The Cut for complimentary appetizers, cash bar, and a door prize raffle. Sign Up Today

Ribbon Cutting & Open House

M/N Contemporary Art Gallery

Saturday, April 20 | 3- 5 PM

20 Pleasant St., Gloucester


Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting & Open House to help Vanessa Michalak and Rebecca Anne Nagle celebrate the grand opening of M/N Contemporary Art Gallery at 20 Pleasant St., in Gloucester.

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!

Businesswomen's Committee Spring Mixer at Fleur Cuisine Harborside

Thursday, April 25 | 5 - 7 PM


The Greater Cape Ann Chamber's Businesswomen’s Committee invites you to meet and mingle with other Greater Cape Ann business professionals at Fleur Cuisine Harborside in lovely and historic downtown Rockport. Join us for a fun evening of networking with a cash bar and complimentary appetizers. There will be a brief facilitated networking game as well as a Business Card Swap and Door Prize drawing! 

Register Now! Free for Members - $15 for Non-members

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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

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)

Member Events

Please Check the Full Community Calendar for All Member Event Listings

On-Going Events

ArteNOM Seleccion Tequila Dinner at Machaca

Wednesday, April 10 | 6 - 8 p


Indulge in an exquisite culinary journey paired with the finest regional tequila selections crafted by Tequila ArteNOM. Delve into the artistry of agave cultivation, distillation techniques, and the rich heritage behind each sip. Specially-curated expressions represent the distinct altitude and craftsmanship of the master distillers, transforming NOM into an art form. Buy Tickets


 • Immerse yourself in the flavors of regional distinction.

 • Explore the nuances of each tequila expression.

 • Savor expertly paired dishes that complement the complexity of ArteNOM Seleccion.

Masters Watch Party

Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14 | All Day

Harbor 9 Golf


Watch while you play on a 15ft golf simulator screen or enjoy an Azalea, the unofficial cocktail of the Masters, along with a variety of small pimento cheese sandwiches. 

Halibut Point State Park


"Explora"tion!!!-Halibut Point State Park -April School Vacation

Saturday, April 13 through Sunday, April 21

Featuring Quarrying History Self-Guide, Quarry Quest Treasure Hunts, and SToryWalk - Our Big Home


Spring Birding Walk - Symphony of Bird Song!

Sunday, April 21 | 8 - 10 AM

Stroll our seaside treasure with birding basics. Hear the symphony of spring bird songs! Watch for them in the field's, woodlands, and at the ocean's edges. Learn about their sounds, habits, and flight patterns. Enjoy extraordinary views. Bring your binoculars.


Earth Day with Live Vernal Pond Animals: Saturday, April 27 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM

Navigating Health Care on Cape Ann

Saturday, April 13 | 1:30 - 3 PM

The Gloucester Meetinghouse


The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly presents:Navigating Health Care on Cape Ann. Join us for a symposium addressing healthcare challenges on Cape Ann. The event is an interactive way for everyone in our community to learn more about how to access healthcare services in a variety of situations. Learn More

80th Anniversary of D-Day Bowling Fundraiser at Cape Ann Lanes

Sunday, April 14 | 4 - 6 PM

16 Teams of 5 bowlers each team.

$20 per bowler


The VFW Post 1093 Ipswich is hosting a Bowling Fundraiser for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Parade & Events at Cape Ann Lanes. All funds will support the Saturday, June 8th parade and Market Street Party celebration to honor D-Day veterans and all WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Email ipswichvfw1093@gmail.com for details.

Ipswich Ale Half Marathon

Saturday, April 20 | 8 AM - 12 PM


Don’t miss this popular half marathon on one of the prettiest courses you’ll ever run!


The Ipswich Ale Half Marathon starts and finishes at beautiful Crane Beach in Ipswich, MA. Runners climb up and around the spectacular Crane Estate in the first mile - “Storming the Castle!” - before heading west on Argilla Road past open farmland, picturesque salt marshes and classic New England stone walls. The course winds through scenic neighborhoods along the Ipswich River before runners turn around and head back to Argilla Road and the final four miles to the finish line. To celebrate your race back at the beach, enjoy traditional runner recovery food, fresh pizza, grilled hot dogs, and of course, two free Ipswich Ale beers! Sign Up Today

The Honey Dewdrops at Old Sloop Presents with Erin Ash Sullivan

Saturday, April 20 | 7:30 - 10 PM

First Congregational Church of Rockport


Singer-songwriter duo The Honey Dewdrops returns to the Old Sloop Presents performing arts series. Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish of The Honey Dewdrops began touring in 2009 and have called the city of Baltimore home since 2014. With five albums and fourteen years of playing shows on the road, they continue to expand their experimental folk sound of electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, and clawhammer banjo with tight vocal harmonies, while maintaining a commitment to deepening their understanding of the world through the lens of songwriting and music. Learn More and Buy Tickets

SAVE THE DATE

Pauline's Gifts Opening Day

Friday, April 26 | 11 AM - 6 PM

512 cEssex Ave., Gloucester

Multi-Chamber Networking Event

Wednesday, June 12 | 5 - 7 PM

Misselwood Events at Endicott College | Register Today

Performing Arts Centers

Gloucester Stage Company Events


Roald Dahl’s MATILDA the Musical Jr:

April 11 & April 12 @ 7 PM


WATER’S RISING: Festival of New Climate Action Plays:

April 26, 27, 28 @ 7 PM


Fish Tales: Odd Jobs:

May 3 @ 7:30 PM

Wednesday Vibes featuring B3 Kings: April 10 @ 6:30 PM

Ward Hayden and The Outliers with The Swinging Steaks: April 11 @ 7:30 PM

Matt Jenson Live! Latin night: April 11 @ 8 PM (In the Corner)

GA-20: April 13 @ 7:30 PM

LaMP: April 18 @ 7 PM

Neighbor: April 19 @ 7 PM

Reverie 73 presents 420 Day with Gracie Curran & the High Falutin Band: April 20 @ 7:30 PM

An Evening with Coco Montoya: April 21 @ 6:30 PM

Rockport Music: Shalin Liu Performance Center


Alexandra Grace & 3rian King: April 12 @ 7:30 PM

NEC Honors Ensemble Showcase: April 13 @ 11 AM

Sonny Side Up: April 13 @ 8 PM

Ying Quartet & Xavier Foley: April 14 @ 3 PM

The Motive & the Cue - National Theatre in HD: April 19 @ 7 PM

La Rondine - Metrolpolitan Opera Live in HD: April 20 @ 12:55 PM

Jake Blount: April 20 @ 8 PM

Adam Ezra Group, with Opening Act Miss Emily: April 21 @ 7 PM

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