Feather & Wedge in Rockport is generously hosting a Rockport Farmers Market 2026 Kickoff and Fundraiser! Join us Saturday June 6th at F&W (5 Main st Rockport) for yummy appetizers made with ingredients from our vendors and a cash bar which will include a special drink the “Farmer’s Whim” cocktail which will change every week thru the market season using ingredients from our vendors!
Tickets are $35 there are two sessions 12:30-1:45 and 2:00-3:15.
Community celebration on June 14 invites the North Shore to experience Jewish pride, joy, food, music, art, and connection
In just one week, Stage Fort Park will come alive with Jewish music, culture, food, art, and family fun as the Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival returns to Gloucester on Sunday, June 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The festival is free, family-friendly, and open to the entire community, welcoming people of all backgrounds from Cape Ann, and across the North Shore.
Hosted by Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann, the festival offers a joyful and welcoming way to experience Jewish culture in the heart of Cape Ann. Guests will enjoy live klezmer music, free childrenโs activities, artists and vendors, and kosher food available for purchase.
More than just a festival, organizers say the event is meant to be a public celebration of connection, belonging, and Jewish joy.
โAt a time when Jewish identity is so often spoken about in the context of challenges, this festival offers something different,โ said Rabbi Avremi Raichik, director of Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann. โIt is a chance to celebrate Jewish life openly, proudly, and joyfully through music, food, art, family, and community.โ
The Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival was created to bring people together and share the richness of Jewish culture with the broader community. The event is designed for all ages, whether attendees come for the music, the food, the kidsโ activities, the vendors, or simply to enjoy an uplifting afternoon by the Gloucester waterfront.
โThis is not only for the Jewish community,โ Rabbi Raichik said. โIt is for neighbors, families, friends, and anyone who wants to be part of a warm, meaningful, and joyful community celebration.โ
Organizers are encouraging attendees to reserve free tickets in advance so they can prepare for the crowd.
Event Details: What: Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival When: Sunday, June 14, 1:00โ3:00 p.m. Where: Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA Admission: Free and family-friendly Tickets/RSVP:CapeAnnJewishFestival.com
The festival will take place rain or shine.
About Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann serves Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Hamilton, Wenham, and the surrounding area with Jewish education, holiday programs, community events, family programming, and opportunities for Jewish connection and celebration.
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Gloucester, MA – Gloucester Stage Company received five Elliot Norton Awards at the 43rd Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony held Monday evening at the Huntington Theatre in Boston, following a record-setting fourteen nominations across multiple productions during the companyโs 2025 season.
The recognition further solidifies Gloucester Stageโs growing reputation as one of Greater Bostonโs leading midsize theater companies, with nominations spanning acting, directing, design, and production categories.
Gloucester Stage award recipients included:
Amanda Fallon (The Glass Menagerie) – Outstanding Lighting Design, Midsize or Small Liza Giangrande (The Glass Menagerie) – Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play, Midsize Valyn Lyric Turner (No Child…) – Outstanding Solo Performance Doug Lockwood (The Glass Menagerie) – Outstanding Director, Midsize The Glass Menagerie – Outstanding Play, Midsize
Gloucester Stage received nominations across three productions โ The Glass Menagerie, The Garbologists, and No Childโฆ โ reflecting the companyโs commitment to producing work that is artistically ambitious, emotionally resonant, and deeply connected to contemporary audiences.
โTo have work recognized across so many disciplines โ acting, directing, design, and production โ is tremendously meaningful,โ said Rebecca Bradshaw, Producing Artistic Director of Gloucester Stage Company. โAs a small theater on Cape Ann, there is something incredibly gratifying about seeing the work being created here recognized alongside some of the regionโs most respected companies. These nominations and awards reflect the extraordinary artists who bring their talent to Gloucester and the collaborative culture that continues to thrive here.โ
Particular recognition for The Glass Menagerie across scenic, lighting, costume, and sound design categories further highlights Gloucester Stageโs growing reputation for producing visually and emotionally immersive theatrical experiences.
This comes as Gloucester Stage launches its 2026 season with the regional premiere of Bad Books by Sharyn Rothstein, followed by Harold Pinterโs Betrayal, the world premiere of Dalloway: First Love, and the regional premiere of Moon Man Walk by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames.
As the company continues to expand its artistic profile and regional visibility, Gloucester Stage remains committed to producing bold, thought-provoking work that sparks conversation and connection.
Happy June at Rose Baker. The start of the summer season! Daily activities can be found by going to www.gloucester-ma.gov, clicking on Departments and scrolling down to the Council on Aging. You can see our newsletter or call 978-325-5812 to get on our mailing list. For events indicating registration, please stop by or call Natalia at the above phone number. Follow us on Facebook โ Rose Baker Senior Center Gloucester
Special things going on:
June 8th and 15th at 1:00 โ Old Salties Jazz Band
June 23rd at 10:30 โ Please join us in talking about what St. Peterโs Fiesta means to you.
June 25th at 11:30 โ Annual Fiesta Luncheon Party. Come and help celebrate. Please register.
Senator Bruce Tarr Constituent Services โ June 10th at 9:30; June 18that 10:00. Please call 978-325-5801 to make an appointment. Walk-ins will be served if time allows.
Movies on Thursdays at 12:30
June 4th Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey, Jr. and Judd law; June 11thViva Law Vegas with Elvis; June 18thThunderball with Sean Connery; June 25th National Lamponโs Vacation with Chevy Chase and Beverly DโAngelo (this show starts at 1:00 P.M. after Fiesta Party)
Seniors on the Go Bus โ Please register.
June 8th โ T.J. Max/Middleton and lunch at the Depot Diner in Beverly
June 29th โ Marini Farmstand in Ipswich and lunch at the Fox Tavern
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If you don’t care about birds, keep scrolling…..we returned to the Parker River Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport recently for the first time in a while. I was hoping to see some birds and my wish was fulfilled. We watched a number of species (and learned what an Eastern Kingbird is) and a variety of behaviors on that beautiful spring day. It’s well worth the ride though there is an admission fee. We have a senior National Parks pass that we use for this and other adventures along the way (if you are eligible, it’s a no-brainer). For additional photos, please check out Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook link here. You might want to give it a follow!
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31 Graduates โ 9 from Gloucester โ Complete Intensive Program
Wellspring Housecelebrated the graduation of 31 adults from its Healthcare Office Support Training (HOST) program at a ceremony held at MGB Salem Hospital on Thursday morning. In a milestone first, 100% of enrolled students, across both the full-time day and part-time evening program, received their diplomas, the highest graduation rate for a class this size in program history. The results reflect a banner year for the program overall: over the past year, Wellspring achieved an 89% graduation rate across all HOST cohorts, the highest in a decade, with 85% of graduates securing new employment with higher wages within nine months of completing the program.
The graduates, North Shore adults committed to building better futures for themselves and their families, completed either Wellspringโs 15-week day program or 32-week evening job training program that prepares residents for careers in healthcare office support. As healthcare employers across Massachusetts continue to face significant staffing pressures, Wellspringโs HOST program is helping connect local residents to real career pathways in one of the regionโs most in-demand sectors. Graduates have secured positions across a broad range of local employers, from community health centers to major hospital networks.
โEvery person who received their certificate today demonstrated something extraordinary, not just completing a rigorous program, but choosing to invest in themselves and their futures while navigating the very real pressures of daily life on the North Shore. That takes courage. What weโve built here, together with our partners at Salem Hospital and across the region, is proof that when the right support meets the right moment, incredible things happen,โ said Melissa Dimond, President and Executive Director, Wellspring House.
A Program With Deep North Shore Roots
What began in 2002 as a single class at Salem Hospital has grown over more than two decades into a comprehensive workforce pipeline. Salem Hospital has been a cornerstone partner throughout, hosting and helping train participants in a model that works for both students and employers alike.
Today, Wellspringโs Job Training team serves 100 adult students and advises each year, with 658 HOST graduates placed in careers across the North Shore and beyond. Licensed as an Occupational Educational School by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, HOST also offers students the opportunity to earn college credits through an articulation agreement with North Shore Community College, providing a recognized credential and a pathway toward continued education.
โAt Salem Hospital, weโre truly grateful for partnering with Wellspring and the HOST program. Programs like this not only strengthen the hospital but our entire community. They create opportunity and help create a workforce filled with compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of others,โ saidKatherine E. Belategui, Nurse Director, Salem Hospital Neuroscience and Orthopedic.
Training That Goes Beyond the Classroom
A unique strength of the HOST program is the depth of its employer partnerships. Wellspring works closely with the Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Lahey health systems, Lynn Community Health Center, Cape Ann Medical Center, Pediatric Associates of Greater Salem, and others, who not only provide internship opportunities but often become direct hiring partners for graduates, allowing students to build professional networks, gain real-world experience, and transition into meaningful healthcare careers with confidence.
The HOST programโs success is further rooted in Wellspringโs integrated approach, combining workforce training and education programs with wraparound housing stability and support services that help participants overcome the barriers that often derail educational progress. For many graduates, the program represents the first realistic pathway to financial security in a region where a family of four must earn more than $121,000 a year just to cover basic needs.
โOur support does not end at graduation. We maintain a strong alumni network and continue helping graduates navigate career growth, continuing education, job transitions, and new opportunities long after they complete the program. Alumni become part of the Wellspring community, โsaidMary Beth Tobin, Director of Job Training, Wellspring House.
Wellspringโs Broader Impact
HOST graduation is one milestone in a broader year of impact. Last year, Wellspring served more than 2,000 individuals and families across 20 North Shore cities and towns, with an emphasis on Lynn, Salem, Peabody, Beverly, and Gloucester, with more than 580 receiving intensive, individualized support tailored to their goals. 95% of families in Wellspringโs homelessness prevention program remained stably housed at the 12-month mark.
These outcomes are made possible by donors, partners, and advocates who believe that financial security should be within reach for every North Shore resident.
Gloucester Meetinghouse and Cape Ann Pride present Jessye DeSilva, June 14, 2026
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation and Cape Ann Pride proudly present sensational vocalist Jessye DeSilva and her band on Sunday, June 14, at 3:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church in celebration of Pride Month.Jessye DeSilva seamlessly blends theatrical pop elements with traditional folk and roots music to form her piano-driven alt-americana sound.ย Advance tickets (recommended) online with more info at: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org
Jessye DeSilva infuses hope into songs about religious alienation, mental health struggles, and societal injustice to create a uniquely queer and unholy ruckus. Jessyeโs newest album Glitter Up the Dark, produced by Aaron Lee Tasjan, is getting rave reviews. She writes about the album โAaron and I came up with the idea to write an album that would center the idea of joy, in a broad senseโฆspecifically, the joy of marginalized communitiesโฆjoy is something you have to fight and work for. Standing strong in the sense of yourselfโฆโย Glitter up the Dark is an astonishing and nuanced meditation on community, memory, resistance and survival arriving at a necessary and vital time.ย To learn more about Jessye, visit: www.jessyedmusic.com
Reviewers give Jessye and her new album high marks:
โโฆrazor sharp lyrics, paired frequently with an almost ethereal vocalโฆโ American Songwriter
โUtterly tender hearted. Warm and sincere. At times, uncomfortably honestโฆโ The Ark of Music
โโฆimportant and timely compositions about issues related to identity and empowermentโ No Depression
Pride Celebration Concert info: general admission $20, students $5, under 12 free. Our historic Meetinghouse, the home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, is located at the corner of Middle and Church Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street). ย Parking is available on the green (enter between the granite pillars) and at other locations around the Historic District. The side entrance at 10 Church Street offers an elevator to the main level.
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The new signage on the parking kiosks should help a bit with the confusion we see every day on Main Street. This driverโs signage was recently seen outside our shop also. Not sure if it worked but it was worth a try I think.
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