At-A-Glance Newsletter
Great Things Are Happening… Be A Part Of It!
CHAMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Cape Ann License Plate Event to Support Sen. Tarr’s Toy Drive
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 | 4-6 PM
Cruiseport Gloucester | 6 Rowe Square, Gloucester
The Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF) today announced that they will host a special event to help people sign up for a Cape Ann License Plate while giving everyone an extra opportunity to donate a toy in support of Senator Bruce Tarr’s annual Toy Drive with North Shore 104.9.
On Tuesday, December 17 from 4 to 6 pm at Cruiseport, community foundation board members will be on hand to help people register online for their own Cape Ann special plate. For this special event, the Cape Ann Community Foundation has teamed up with Senator Tarr to boost his annual toy drive while helping people get a Cape Ann plate. People are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to Cruiseport’s lower level on December 17 and then sign up for their Cape Ann plate.
Join Us for the Chamber Christmas Party!
Thursday, December 19, 2019 | 5-7 PM
Chamber Office | 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester
Join us at the Chambers Annual Holiday Party.
Stop in to say hello and have a cup of cheer with us to celebrate the Holidays and the past year of Loving, Living and Working on Cape Ann!
10 Things to Do to Close Out Your Year
In the final days of December, here are some actions that can help you comply with the law, obtain tax benefits, and position yourself for 2020.
January Business After Hours
Thursday, December 16, 2019 | 5-7 PM
1623 Studios | 11 Pleasant Street, Gloucester
1623 Studios invites you to come tour their newly designed, State-of-the-Art Studios in downtown Gloucester! Come see what goes on behind the scenes…literally, while Networking with other area business leaders.
1623 Studios has enjoyed some great changes over the recent years- come see what they can do for you!
There is no charge for this event.
RSVP is requested in order to give a headcount to our host.
January Business After Hours
Saturday, January 25, 2019 | 5-7 PM
The Elks at Bass Rocks | 101 Atlantic Road, Gloucester
$100
Join us for the 98th Annual Celebration, where will say Hello to our new President, Tony Sapienza, of the Blue Shutters Beachside Inn, and say Good-bye to Bruce Feldman, of Gove & Feldman Insurance Inc..
The celebration will be held at the beautiful Elks at Bass Rocks.
The evening will start off with cocktails and socializing, then on to a very short program, dinner and ending with danicing to the tunes of local favorite: DJ Scottie Mac!
Come visit with old and new friends alike in this beautiful Backshore Waterfront spot!
SHOP OUR MEMBERS
Local Promotions from Chamber Members
Chamber Members can now list your sales and promotions on our websites. We have a new “Shop Our Members” page that appears on all three of our major websites.
This is a great way to gain exposure for your business by highlighting your special promotions. Take advantage of this FREE member benefit and list yours today!
Member & Community News
Volunteer to Serve Christmas Meals
The American Legion, Post 3, will again deliver free Christmas Holiday Ham Dinners to the elderly, shut-ins, veterans,and needy in the Cape Ann area on ChiffiVlffi@f Deerber5,2019. We will be serving Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex and Ipswich.
The American Legion Post No. 3’s mission is simple, *NO ONE SHOULD BE ALONE AND VfITHOUT A HOT MEAL ON CHRISTMAS ! ”
Our goal is to deliver as many holiday meals as we can to our fellow veterans, their families and other “special citizens”
Volunteer Servers and Drivers are also needed for Christmas Day. We will need servers from 10 AM until approximately 12:45 PM and drivers from 10:15 AM until all of the meals have been delivered.
How to order and volunteer:
1. Call 978-283-97rc after 3:00 p.m.(and leave a message)
2. Call9TB-283-7LL7 anytime (and leave a message)
3. Email you request to nestorlaw@aol.com. (preferred)
Please make sure to clearly give your name, address, phone number and number of meals.
Member & Community Events
Wednesday December 18, 2019 from 7-8 PM
Frame up to Fit Out Lecture Series – By Skiff & Basket
at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum
Thursday December 19, 2019 from 5-10
Annual Men’s Night – Gloucester
Downtown Gloucester
Thursday December 19, 2019 from 5-7 PM
at Cape Ann Museum
Thursday December 19, 2019 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Snacks + Nutrition with Darren: Wine and Cheese Party!
at Manchester Athletic Club
Thursday December 19, 2019 from 7-9 PM
at Mile Marker One
Friday December 20, 2019 from 7 PM – 11 PM
at Ipswich Ale Brewery
Friday December 20, 2019 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Drumming Workshop with Mamadou
at Floating Lotus
Saturday December 21, 2019 from 10 AM – Noon
Bolshoi Ballet in HD: The Nutcracker
at the Shalin Liu Performance Center
Saturday December 21, 2019 from 10 AM – Noon
Conduit Holiday Sound Meditation
at Floating Lotus
Saturday December 21, 2019 from 11 AM – 4 PM
at Essex Shipbuilding Museum
Saturday December 21, 2019 at 5 PM
74th Annual Rockport Christmas Pageant
Downtown Rockport
Saturday December 21, 2019 from 7-9 PM
at the Shalin Liu Performance Center
Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 7-9 PM
at Mile Marker One
Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 6 PM -Midnight
in Downtown Rockport
Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 6 PM -Midnight
New Year’s Eve Disco Dance Party
at Ipswich Ale Brewery
Good Morning Gloucester 