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Coffee & Connections
Thursday, June 6 | 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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Cape Ann Community Foundation's Candlepins for a Cause
Thursday, June 6 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Cape Ann Lanes
Limited Tickets/Teams Remaining
The Cape Ann Community Foundation is excited to host its inaugural Candlepins for a Cause! Bring a team of bowlers to support the Foundation and participate in their grant awards presentations. Sign up with a team of six bowlers to fill a lane or sign up individually to be placed on a team. Register a Team Here | Download Flyer
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2024 Greater Cape Ann Small Business of the Year Award Celebratory Dinner
Join us on Thursday, June 13 from 5:00 - 8 PM as we honor our 2024 Small Business Award Winners! Support the Community Winners - Get Your Tickets Today
Essex: Ramie Reader, Reader Electrical
Gloucester: The Ellis Family, Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
Ipswich: John Muldoon, The Local News
Manchester-by-the-Sea: Erika Bown, The Manchester Cricket
Rockport: Jack & Cathy Porter, Sandy Bay Service Center, Inc.
In addition, each recipient will have an individual community celebration. Please join us for the following receptions to share your congratulations with the winners. No registration is needed.
Essex Reception: TODAY, June 5 at Woodman's of Essex (Outside at the Essex Room Lawn) ffrom 5 to 7 PM
Ipswich Reception: Friday, June 7 at Ipswich Ale Brewer's Table Restaurant from 4 - 6 PM
Rockport Reception: Monday, June 10 at Fish Shack Restaurant from 4 to 6 PM
Gloucester Reception: Thursday, November 7 at Blue Collar Lobster from 5 to 7 PM
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Multi-Chamber Networking Event
Wednesday, June 12 | 5 - 7 PM
Misselwood Events at Endicott College
We welcome you to join us for the annual multi-chamber networking event at the historic Misselwood estate, an oceanside venue, for an evening of networking with a beautiful view.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers while you mix and mingle with Chamber affiliates, Endicott College, and Misselwood staff. A cash bar will be available. Complimentary parking is available.Register for Free Today
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How Renewable Energy Can Help Your Business Thrive
Thursday, June 20 | 7:30 - 9 AM | Cake Ann, Gloucester
While electricity rates continue to rise, businesses are assessing their options on how to engage with renewable energy sources. Tim Sanborn will outline why solar is an attractive business option that has the potential to reduce electricity costs while taking advantage of available incentives. Joining Tim will be a Cazeault business client who will provide a firsthand account on the financial return on investment that going solar has provided. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Register Today for Free | Download Flyer
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Please Check the Full Community Calendar for All Member Event Listings
Please Note: It is that time of year when the calendar is getting very busy and the listing of events in this section can only extend out a week or so, We will try to get as many events listed as possible, depending on the number of events for the week.
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Upcoming Division Meetings
Manchester-by-the-Sea: Thursday, June 13: at 8:30 AM. Manchester Legion
Ipswich: Friday, June 14 at 8 AM, Ipswich Town Hall
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Castle Hill Theatre: As You Like It by William Shakespeare
Wednesday, June 5 through Sunday, June 16
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Castle Hill Productions presents Shakespeare’s As You Like It, a light-hearted comedy of love and disguise! Can Rosalind and Orlando find true love in spite of insurmountable obstacles?! Of course they can, but there will be silly twists and turns along the way. Join the band of noble exiles on a sojourn into the Forest of Arden, where the natural world brings healing and happiness to everybody. Learn More
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CELESONG: Lifting Voices Through Song & Storytelling
Friday, June 7 | 5:30 - 9:30 PM
Wellspring House
Join Wellspring for an intimate musical evening in the tradition of a Nashville-style songwriters’ round. They're bringing back their much-loved event and are delighted to announce their lineup featuring the immensely talented singer-songwriters Darrell Scott and Hayley Reardon. Throughout the night, you’ll have the opportunity to support Wellspring’s critical programs to bring housing, job training, education and career readiness to thousands of community members who are working with us to transform their futures. Learn More
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Danielle Miraglia and The Glory Junkies
Friday, June 7 | 7:30 - 10 PM
Old Sloop Presents, First Congregational Church of Rockport
Danielle Miraglia and the Glory Junkies is led by Boston singer/songwriter-guitarist Danielle Miraglia (2020 Billboard Blues Charts, 2021 New England Music Awards Blues Artist of the Year). Their sound combines the blues rock vibe of The Rolling Stones and Janis Joplin with Danielle’s signature lyrical ability to explore human nature at its best and worst. Learn More
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2nd Saturdays Art Walk
Saturday, June 8 | 5 - 8 PM
The artists and galleries of Rockport invite you to Second Saturdays ArtWalk. A wide range of artwork, including painting, printmaking, photography, pottery, and sculpture will be on view. In addition, Rockport Art Association & Museum will be extending their normal hours to 8 PM for the ArtWalk evenings. Meet the artists, sip, shop, and stroll around enjoying the seaside ambience. View Interactive Map of Participating Galleries
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Seaside Summer Market
Saturday, June 8 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, June 9 | 11 AM - 5 PM
Second Glance at 2 Pond Road, Gloucester MA
SHOP the annual Seaside Summer Market at Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door!
Shop one-of-a-kind, summertime finds you won't want to miss!
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Elder Abuse Awareness Rallies
Essex: Tuesday, June 11 | 10 - 11 AM | Village Square Essex
Manchester-by-the-Sea: Wednesday, June 13 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Town Common
Gloucester: Gloucester: Friday, June 14 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Fitz Henry Lane House parking lot
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. SeniorCare Inc. and several non-profit and civic organizations are holding special events throughout the North Shore to increase awareness of this growing issue in our society. SeniorCare is partnering with local Councils on Aging and Police Departments to hold seven rallies throughout the North Shore to increase awareness of Elder Abuse.
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Hear Across - Practical Skills for Better Hearing & Listening
Thursday, June 13 | 1 - 3 PM
SeniorCare, Inc. Gloucester
This free workshop by Beauport Hearing Care focuses on practical skills for care givers to assist with social strategies and hearing technology questions. Tech topics include considerations for hearing aid selection, proper hearing aid use, daily cleaning, and troubleshooting typical problems. Free but Reservations Required
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Bourbon & Bubbles
Thursday, June 13 | 6 - 9 PM
Misselwood Events at Endicott College
Experience an evening of refined elegance as you sip on exquisite bourbon-inspired cocktails, enjoy an array of sparkling wine, or choose something from our full bar. Complemented by a delicious menu featuring passed hors d'oeuvres, a lavish Mac & Cheese Martini Bar, and a decadent dessert station, provided by Vinwood Catering. Let the Bluegrass music take you away as you enjoy our picturesque ocean views. Get Tickets
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Community Coastal Cleanup at Wingaersheek Beach
Saturday, June 15 | 8 - 10 AM
Meet up: Wingaersheek Beach in front of the Concessions Stand
Join Seaside Sustainability for a community coastal clean-up event at Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester. The clean-up scheduled for June 15th is from 8-10 AM. If there is weather in the area, then the clean-up will occur on June 16th at the same time. Register to Attend
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Essex River Day & Bonfire
Saturday, June 15 | 5 - 10 PM
Sheppard Park, Essex
The Locals of Essex invite you to Essex River Day, featuring a GIANT bonfire (with a Green Head on top!) at Shepard Memorial Park. There will be Live Music, Lawn Games, Food Trucks as well as the Ipswich Ale Beer Truck. Join us for this wonderful family event!
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Lanes Coven Theater Co
A Midsummer's Night Dream
July 12th (fundraiser open to public, tickets $150)
July 13th - July 28th *note, no show on Thursday July 25th
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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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