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Coffee & Connections (Virtual Networking)
Thursday, February 2 | 9 AM
Register Today
Please join us on the first Thursday of the month 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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2023 Irish Sweepstakes
Thursday, March 16 | 5 - 7 PM
Gloucester Elks at Bass Rocks
Are you ready to test your luck this Saint Patrick's Day? The 24th Annual Irish Sweepstakes party & drawing will be at the Elks at Bass Rocks to on Thursday, March 16! Several "pots of gold" will be given out! A total of $20,000 with the largest prize being $10,000!
Grand Prize: $10,000
Second Prize: $2,500
Third Prizes (5): $1,000
Fourth Prizes (5): $500
Tickets are $100 each. Only 400 total tickets tickets will be sold - increasing your odds of winning! Tickets will be distributed to the Board members to sell, or visit or call the Chamber to purchase your ticket today!
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Winter Birding Boat Trip with 7 Seas Whale Watch
Saturday, March 25 | 8 AM - 1 PM
Registration Required | $95 per person
Cape Ann is known worldwide for its exciting concentrations of winter seabirds. Thousands of birders visit the rugged coast of Cape Ann and scan the adjacent waters hoping to spot some of the unusual and highly sought-after seabirds that spend the winter months just offshore. The best way to get to see these birds and experience them up close is to visit them in their natural habitat- on the ocean! Register Today
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Presenting Sponsor: Swarovski Optik
Gold Sponsor: Essex Bird & Pet Supply
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Download Sponsorship Form or contact Michelle for details
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Maritime Science Education Center Opening
Maritime Gloucester
Members Only on January 26 & 27
Public Opening on Saturday, January 28
The brand-new Maritime Science Education Center is a year-round, indoor science education space where learners of all ages can get up close and personal with local marine species at our touch tanks, learn about Gloucester's varied marine habitats, climb aboard our kid-sized lobster boat to evaluate the day's catch, and explore a microscopic world in our newly refitted plankton lab. Both members and non-members must sign up for a 1-hour visiting window during the opening weekend. Visiting the MSEC is free with your membership and you simply need to register for a time slot.
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Winter Workshop: Garden Tool Maintenance
Thursday, January 26 | 5 - 6:30 PM
Backyard Growers
Join Backyard Growers to learn to prep your garden tools for spring and help them last for many growing seasons to come. In this workshop, attendees will learn to prolong the life of their garden tools and get the most out of them. We'll teach sharpening methods, the use of lubrication and mineral oil, proper storage conditions, and more. The workshop will also introduce good rules of thumb for removing rust and concepts about radius/edge on your tools. Purchase Tickets
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Gloucester 400+ Presents: Boston Bruins Alumni Game
Saturday, January 28 | 2 PM
Dorothy Talbot Rink, Gloucester
Come watch the Boston Bruins Alumni, made up of many of the legends we watched in yesteryear, face off against the legends of Gloucester High School Alumni at Dorothy Talbot Rink in Gloucester on Saturday January 28, 2023. Puck drop will be at 2pm. Cape Ann Youth Hockey will be hosting a concession to benefit their organization. Tickets will sell fast - get yours today, in person at Gloucester 400+ Office or Cape Ann Savings Bank: Gloucester Main Street, or purchase online.
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Wake Up Spirit
Sunday, February 5 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Wake Up Spirit is a dance of heart and community. A safe place to connect to spirit through movement and sound. We are so blessed to have this time and space to move our bodies freely, without judgement, to dance our prayers and dreams together. We gather on the first Sunday of every month at the Floating Lotus on Main Street in Gloucester.
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Firelight Nights on Friday & Saturday
February 10 & 11 | February 17 & 18
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Get outdoors for a magical night for grownups. Think summer picnic concert but without the bugs and kiddos. And oh yeah, there will be roaring fire pits and hot adult beverages. Held in the courtyard in front of the Great House, this winter concert experience includes onsite parking, entertainment, s’mores fixing, and 1 drink ticket. Learn More and Buy Tickets
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Cards for a Cause
Local Colors Artist's Cooperative
Buy a special Valentine Card and vote for a Cape Ann good cause. For every card purchased, you receive one vote. Each organization will receive a portion of the proceeds based on the % of their votes. Download Flyer for more details.
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Valentine's Mixology at Appleton Farms
Tuesday, February 7 | 6 - 8 PM
What better way to show you care than mixing up the perfect cocktail for your loved ones this Valentine’s week?
Culinary Workshop:
Valentine's Day Dinner
Tuesday, February 14 | 6 - 8 PM
Learn the secrets to making a delicious multi-course Valentine’s Meal sure to impress. Class will end with a shared meal and future inspiration for cozy meals for two.
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