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Wellspring House will present Celesong 2026—its most important annual fundraising event—on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport. Doors open at 6:15 pm for an unforgettable evening that brings together music lovers, community champions, and supporters of Wellspring’s mission for a Nashville-style songwriters’ round featuring extraordinary talent and storytelling.
Wellspring creates opportunity for families and young adults across the North Shore through stable housing, education, job training, and career readiness. Each year, more than 2,000 people turn to Wellspring for support to overcome barriers, build skills, and move toward stability and financial independence, one family, one job, and one home at a time.
Returning to the Celesong stage is nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Darrell Scott, joined by Beth Nielsen Chapman and Marcus Hummon. Between them, these legendary artists have earned inductions to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Grammy Awards, and Lifetime Achievement honors. Their music and storytelling have shaped generations, and together they bring uncommon depth, heart, and connection to every stage they share.
The evening will also feature an intimate live auction with a handful of carefully chosen items, including an exclusive Tim McGraw at Fenway Park package and a custom guitar signed by the night’s featured artists. Billy Costa will once again serve as emcee and bring his signature energy to the auction block, making it one of the most exciting moments of the evening.
Tickets are available to purchase at wellspringhouse.org/celesong2026. Early purchase is encouraged as space is limited. Tickets range from $100–$150.
Wellspring is grateful to the sponsors who have committed their support, including Legacy Sponsor Institution for Savings; Resiliency Sponsors: EBSCO and Quantum Surfer; Determination Sponsors: Albrecht Auto Group, Cape Ann Savings Bank, and New England Biolab; Strength Sponsors: Annisquam Landcare, Beacon Pointe Advisors, Beauport Financial Services, Brian Orr Pediatrics, Coldwell Banker, Corporate Legal Partners, F.L. Putnam Investment Management Co, Gorton’s, Salem Five Charitable Foundation, Sawyer Free Library, The Housewright Co., and W.T. Rich; and Community Sponsors: Elaine Quinn Interiors, Kristin Francoeur & Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, and Community Credit Union, along with a number of individual and family sponsors.
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 | Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center (37 Main St, Rockport, MA) | Time: 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM, Doors open at 6:15PM | Tickets: wellspringhouse.org/celesong2026/
This special night sells out fast, so don’t miss your chance to be a part of it.
Photo from Celesong 2025 at Shalin Liu Performance Center
One magical night for a powerful purpose — bringing our community together through song and storytelling to support Wellspring House’s work of opening doors to opportunity, one family, one job, and one home at a time.
Curious about Gloucester Biotechnology Academy? Please join us for our OPEN HOUSE, Wednesday, March 11th, from 3p to 5p. Chat with our team, tour our state-of-the-art teaching labs, and learn about our programs!
Applications are now open for the incoming Class of 2027, with all tuition and fees waived for students who enroll. Don’t miss your chance to learn more!
Can’t make the Open House? Please reach out to Laura Richane at Laura.richane@gmgi.org for information.
Join the Gloucester Education Foundation and a team of incredible community partners and volunteers for Power of Play on March 22 at the GHS Field House. The event is FREE, open to all ages, and runs from 11am-2pm. More info here!
Thank you to Lead Sponsor Cape Ann Savings Bank and sponsors Sawyer Free Library, Medeiros General Construction, and Seashore Comfort Solutions for their generous support for Power of Play!
SQUARE-FOOT GARDENING WORKSHOP
Backyard Growers HQ @ 103R Maplewood Ave, Gloucester
Pick a date that works for you
Wednesday, March 11, 5:30-7pm
Saturday, March 14, 9:30-11am
Saturday, May 2, 9:30-11am
🥕 In this workshop, the Backyard Growers team will introduce you to the Square-Foot Gardening Method, which helps gardeners make the most of limited growing space to grow the most food possible for a household. We’ll show you how to do this by using gridded square feet instead of rows.
🍅 You’ll work with us to create your own custom vegetable garden plan for the season.
🎟️ Tickets are free for Backyard Growers Program Gardeners (e.g. those who grow food with us in our Community Garden, Backyard Garden, or GrowBag Garden Programs.)
🎟️ General admission tickets are $20. Proceeds from general admissions tickets to our spring gardening workshops are essential to support our work throughout the year connecting communities with equitable access to the resources, knowledge, and space to grow their own food.
If you are a SNAP EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholder, you are eligible for a 50% discount on General Admission to our workshops, thanks to Massachusetts Card to Culture. Please use the following discount codes:
Thursday, March 26 | Harbor 9 Sports Bar
355 Gloucester Crossing, Gloucester, MA 01930
Tee Times: 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Trackman Golf Simulators
Join the Gloucester Rotary Chapter for a fun, high-energy night of golf, games, food, drinks, and fundraising — whether you golf or not!
Try your hand at our on-site competitions — golfers and non-golfers welcome!
$10 per attempt, 50/50 cash payouts
Not a golfer? No problem.
Come eat, drink, socialize, and support a great cause
Support the Gloucester Rotary and gain great local exposure:
Logo submission requested ASAP after signup
We are also looking for raffle baskets and would love for local business to put one together and be part of our raffle!
Contact: Jameson@anotherlevelinspection.com
All purchases are non-refundable
Backyard Growers is a Gloucester-based 501C(3) nonprofit organization committed to cultivating healthy, connected, resilient communities by empowering people to grow their own food where they live. Backyard Growers’ programs creates equitable access to vegetable gardens all over Cape Ann, while hosting Gloucester’s farmers market, the Backyard Growcery, with a focus on supporting local farms and food businesses and connecting more residents to high-quality, fresh food.
You can get involved in one of six Gloucester community gardens, support a neighbor growing food in their backyard, build raised garden beds at a nonprofit partner organization, or help staff the Backyard Growcery. We have volunteer opportunities for all abilities and gardening experience levels.
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is delighted to present Brandenburg and Beyond, a neo-baroque ensemble featuring a combination of flute, oboe, harpsichord, and strings, performing in our annual Bach Birthday Concert on Saturday, March 21st at 7:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets.
The ensemble performs classic baroque works as well as contemporary music written in this century. The resident harpsichordist, Chris Gantner, is a composer who frequently premiers new works specifically for the group. These New England-based artists perform all over the world and hold teaching and performance positions at various orchestras, colleges, and universities.
The program entitled “Bach and His Sons” will feature the following pieces:
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 by J.S. Bach
Concerto for Flute and Strings in D Minor by C.P.E. Bach
Prelude and Fugue in C Minor for Organ by J.S. Bach
The Short Tempered Klavier by P.D.Q. Bach – arranged for this occasion and unique instrumentation by Chris Gantner
Tickets will be available at the door and in advance (strongly recommended) with more information at: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org. General admission is $30, students $10, under age 12 free
The historic 1806 Meetinghouse, listed on the National Historic Register, was built for the first Universalist Church in America and is the home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, is located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street). Parking is available on the green, entered between two granite posts on Middle Street, and around the historic district. The side entrance at 10 Church Street has an elevator to the main level, if needed.
Join the Gloucester Rotary at Oak to Ember (https://www.oaktoember.com/) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 4pm-closing. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club’s community service projects. Enjoy a great meal while supporting local initiatives! Reservations recommended 978-289-5859. |
The event will kick off with Story Time featuring Blades, followed by Bruins-themed trivia, with questions and prizes provided by the Bruins. Children will then rotate through fun activity stations, including beading, fan button-making, mask coloring, Giant Jenga, and individual photo opportunities with Blades. Each child will also receive a goodie bag. Register at sawyerfreelibrary.org.
Running from February 1 through March 15, the Bruins PJ Drive aims to collect 10,000 new pairs of pajamas for Cradles to Crayons and Wonderfund to support children in need. Sawyer Free Library is proud to partner with the Boston Bruins, Cradles to Crayons, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and DCF/Wonderfund to help collect donations for local children living in low-income and homeless situations.
To donate, please bring to the storytime or drop off new pajamas (sizes 0–3 months through 18/20, adult medium) at Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester. You can also donate through the Amazon Wishlist and ship directly to Cradles to Crayons. Please ensure all pajama donations are appropriate for all seasons and do not include holiday or family-specific references. The most-needed sizes this season are 12–18 months, 18–24 months, and adult medium.
We’re excited to help provide children with new pajamas so they can stay warm and get a good night’s sleep. For questions, please email tbalsan@sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-325-5555.
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