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 children’s 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.
“At a time when Jewish identity is so often spoken about in the context of challenges, this festival offers something different,” said Rabbi Avremi Raichik, director of Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann. “It is a chance to celebrate Jewish life openly, proudly, and joyfully through music, food, art, family, and community.”
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 kids’ activities, the vendors, or simply to enjoy an uplifting afternoon by the Gloucester waterfront.
“This is not only for the Jewish community,” Rabbi Raichik said. “It is for neighbors, families, friends, and anyone who wants to be part of a warm, meaningful, and joyful community celebration.”
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, 1:00–3:00 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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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 – Rose Baker Senior Center Gloucester
Special things going on:
June 8th and 15th at 1:00 – Old Salties Jazz Band
June 23rd at 10:30 – Please join us in talking about what St. Peter’s Fiesta means to you.
June 25th at 11:30 – Annual Fiesta Luncheon Party. Come and help celebrate. Please register.
Senator Bruce Tarr Constituent Services – 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 Lampon’s Vacation with Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo (this show starts at 1:00 P.M. after Fiesta Party)
Seniors on the Go Bus – Please register.
June 8th – T.J. Max/Middleton and lunch at the Depot Diner in Beverly
June 29th – 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 – 9 from Gloucester – 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 Wellspring’s 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, Wellspring’s HOST program is helping connect local residents to real career pathways in one of the region’s most in-demand sectors. Graduates have secured positions across a broad range of local employers, from community health centers to major hospital networks.
“Every 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 we’ve 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,” 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, Wellspring’s 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.
“At Salem Hospital, we’re 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,” 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 program’s success is further rooted in Wellspring’s 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.
“Our 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, “saidMary Beth Tobin, Director of Job Training, Wellspring House.
Wellspring’s 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 Wellspring’s 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.
The new signage on the parking kiosks should help a bit with the confusion we see every day on Main Street. This driver’s 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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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.
Two adjacent sites: 44 & 54 Commercial Street, Gloucester
The public is invited into the Gloucester Harbor studio and gallery featuring Gordon Massman’s new works, all on scale for this artist who paints large! The studio is something to experience. Paintings hang from the ceilings, cover the high walls and stack around the circumference of the 4,000 sf studio.
The event will include fine catering, drinks, an unveiling of new piece, and special film. Free. Parking on site.
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Get ready for some seriously delicious deals today at Surfside!
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Please help save the Gloucester High School Cabinet Design Program! The cabinet design program at GHS is more than a class – it’s a pathway to careers, college, skilled trades, entrepreneurship, and real-world success! The students learn woodworking and craftsmanship, CAD Design and Engineering principles, CNC programming and manufacturing technology, problem-solving, teamwork, employability skills, and industry-recognized skills that lead directly to careers! This program has inspired students and developed essential life-long, real-world skills for decades. It has given students a place to thrive and learn and grow. To lose such a valued and cherished program would be beyond a shame….it would be a giant disservice to a large, diverse, and important population of students. Please read the flyer below and help in any way that you can. Tuesday, June 9th. City Council Meeting. Show Up, Speak Out. Help Save the Cabinet Design Program.
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