A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.
The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com
To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.
Net proceeds will help support hunger-relief programs for local people.
GUITAR MONSTERS featuring Johnny A., Jon Butcher, and special guest Dave Amato, former longtime lead guitarist for REO Speedwagon, comes to The Cut LIVE in Gloucester, MA, on Thursday, September 24, 2026, for a special benefit concert supporting The Open Door and its mission of helping advocate on behalf of those in the community facing the impact of hunger.
Presented by Rockin’ 4 Vets, Guitar Monsters brings together three acclaimed guitarists for an unforgettable evening of rock, blues, and high-energy live performance. Grammy-nominated guitarist Jon Butcher, whose career spans Johanna Wild, Jon Butcher Axis, Barefoot Servants, and Experience Hendrix tours. Known for his dynamic stage presence, Butcher has shared stages with major acts including the J. Geils Band, Rush, Def Leppard, and the Scorpions
Joining him is Johnny A. is renowned for his distinctive style, solo recordings, and work with Peter Wolf (J. Geils Band). A Boston Music Hall of Fame inductee, he remains one of New England’s most respected musicians.
Special guest “Monster” Dave Amato spent more than three decades as the lead guitarist for REO Speedwagon. Throughout his career he has performed and recorded with artists including Rick Springfield, Cher, Richie Sambora, and Michael Bolton. Following REO Speedwagon’s retirement, he continues touring and performing nationwide; this summer with former Eagle guitarist, Don Felder.
More than a concert, net proceeds from Guitar Monsters will benefit The Open Door, a nonprofit local resource center whose mission is to alleviate the impact of hunger in the community. The level of services they provide to the local community is too grand in scale to be able to describe here, learn more at FOODPANTRY.org. Produced by Rockin’ 4 Vets/Alive & Kicking Productions, the event combines world-class musicianship with a commitment to helping veterans throughout New England.
Tickets are available now through Rockin’ 4 Vets at https://rockin4vets.com/tickets
OR through The Cut ticketing site at https://thecutlive.showare.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=424
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Early purchase is recommended as seating is limited.
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The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back Rockport’s Harvest Fest, a cherished community event! We invite you to join us by the shore for a unique blend of fall festivities and coastal charm, where the crisp sea breeze meets the warmth of community spirit. Come enjoy Rockport’s local charm and bountiful harvest while you explore the scenic downtown and immerse yourself in festive seasonal activities. Whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting, this is the perfect way to experience the magic of autumn by the sea. So, grab your sweater and your loved ones, and join us for a day of seaside celebration!
This innovative, hands-on training program prepares young adults for professional careers as life sciences laboratory technicians in less than a year! Students spend six months of hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art teaching facility in Gloucester’s Blackburn Center, followed by a three-month paid co-op at a North Shore or Greater Boston biotech company.
Why apply to the Academy? Here are just a few reasons:
🔹 There’s no science experience needed; come as you are!
🔹 Free tuition for all students
🔹 Paid co-ops in a professional lab after only six months
🔹 Professional career skills curriculum
🔹 Hands-on training on industry-standard equipment
🔹 Small class size fosters one-on-one coaching
Did we mention free tuition?! Tuition and fees will be waived — in their entirety — for the Academy’s class of 2027. In addition, qualifying students can receive a stipend of $1,000 per month to help support their living expenses while training. GMGI is committed to providing STEM education opportunities to all, regardless of financial background.
Applications are still being accepted for the Class of 2027, which begins on August 31! The program is open to students ages 18-30 with a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Please visit the Apply page on the GMGI website for more information on the program, and to submit your application. Space is limited so don’t miss this amazing opportunity! Reach out to Laura Richane — laura.richane@gmgi.org — Director of Enrollment & Partnerships, with any questions or to request a tour
Get ready to roll for a great cause!
Pins for Pets Fundraiser
Sun, Sept 13, 2026, 4-6pm
Cape Ann Lanes, Gloucester
$25/bowler (includes bowling & shoes)
Join us for Pins for Pets, a fun-filled bowling fundraiser benefiting STAY Pet Services—a program dedicated to helping older adults keep their beloved pets.
Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just in it for laughter, you’ll enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, and plenty of opportunities to make a difference. Start a team, cheer on your friends, enter to win exciting raffle prizes, and help ensure that no older adult must choose between caring for themselves and caring for a beloved pet.
Every strike, spare, and gutter ball helps support services that provide cat care, dog walking, pet transportation, as well as other resources that keep people and pets together.
Bring your family, friends, or coworkers and make memories while supporting a cause that changes lives, one pet at a time.
🐶 Bowl.
🐱 Have Fun.
❤️ Keep Pets and Their People Together.
More information and registration to be found at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pinfopet202/event/pinsforpets2026/, we can’t wait to see you at the lanes!
STAY Pet Services is a program of SeniorCare Inc.
Let’s celebrate another successful growing season in our community! All proceeds support food equity programs in Gloucester’s neighborhoods, schools, and beyond.
The event will feature entertainment, delicious farm-fresh dinner & drinks from Oak to Ember, a live video premiere and fund-a-need auction.
📆 Thursday, September 10, 6-9pm
📍 Oak to Ember, 9 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA
The Gloucester Rotary will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Stage Fort Park, located on Hough Avenue in Gloucester, MA. This popular event takes place concurrently with the Gloucester Waterfront Festival, which is sponsored by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and is held in Stage Fort Park on Saturday-Sunday, August 15-16. A special free parking area is available for Pancake Breakfast attendees.
Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pancakebreakfast2026/event/pancakebreakfast2025/.
Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast will benefit local and international projects of the Gloucester Rotary Club.
Getting to ‘the Castle’ has never been easier. The Cape Ann Transportation Authority’s free #6 Magnolia bus now stops directly at Hammond Castle Museum, making it simple to visit without a personal vehicle.
Leave the car behind, skip the parking, and enjoy an easier way to experience Hammond Castle Museum.
Plan your visit at Hammondcastle.org.
Two great updates from the Gloucester Education Foundation on this rainy Wednesday afternoon:
1) We’ve surpassed the $1M mark in our $3M O’Maley Courtyard Capital Campaign, thanks to leadership gifts from Maggie and Joe Rosa, Linzee Coolidge, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Institution for Savings, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (we appreciate your advocacy, State Senator Bruce Tarr and Representative Dru Tarr!), as well as donations from dozens of individual GEF donors. Learn more here.
2) We have secured $350,000 to support the first years of GHS’s new Medical Assisting program, thanks to the visionary JMR Barker Foundation – whose philanthropic support in turn inspired Cape Ann couple Jeff Silveira (a GPS alum!) and Beth Logan to recently pledge $100,000! Learn more here.
These are exciting milestones for GPS students, staff, and families, as well as GEF’s staff, board and partners. We’re so thankful for this community’s commitment to and investment in Gloucester’s young people!
Get your Tail on the Trails! Join us for a 2.6-mile hike in Dogtown Woods with your pup to fundraise for Cape Ann Animal Aid! Register for this event, and then create your own fundraiser to keep the good momentum going! All funds raised will support homeless animals at Cape Ann Animal Aid.
Register as a walker: Registration is required for walkers, and all registrations help support life-saving work! Click “Donate or Register to Walk” to get started. Note: kids under 5 years old and dogs walk free, but we would still like you to register them for an accurate head (and paw!) count.
How to Fundraise: Help raise crucial funds to help homeless animals! You can make our event as successful as possible by creating your own fundraising page. Our suggested goal for each individual fundraiser is $200, but feel free to set any goal that feels achievable to you! Fundraisers who raise over $50 will get a free “Tails on the Trails” t-shirt (additional t-shirts available for purchase). To create your personal page, click “Start Fundraising!”.
Creating a team is welcome too – walk with your friends, family, workplace, or any other group of animal lovers! The more, the merrier!
Route: This 2.6 mile loop travels from the water tower at the top of Summit Ave in Rockport through the Dogtown Woods (map below). The trail can get a bit rocky and uneven, so we recommend participants (human and canine alike!) be comfortable with a moderate woods hike for this event.
Time: The main group for the hike will kick off at 10am! Late starts are welcome but will cut off at 12pm.
Parking: parking is available at Evans Field in Rockport. PLEASE NOTE: there is a short (.25 mile) walk to the start of the hiking loop from Evans Field. If you would like to be dropped off closer to the hike start, you may drive up Summit Ave to be dropped off. Volunteers will be in all parking areas to guide participants to the trail start. We recommend arriving early enough to give yourself time to get to the start and rest a bit before starting the main walk!
Pets: Friendly, leashed and vaccinated dogs are welcome to join you on the trails! Because not all pups appreciate crowds or being approached by other dogs, we are asking all participants to kindly keep their pets on-leash for the duration of their walk. Think your pet would enjoy a quieter experience? Check out our virtual walk option!
What to Bring: Please carry in, carry out! Participants are encouraged to bring your own reusable water bottle. We will have water jugs available to refill your water and water stations for your pups along the route, but will not have plastic water bottles available for hikers. Wear comfortable shoes for hiking, and dress appropriately for the weather! All dogs participating should be leashed.
To learn more, please visit capeannanimalaid.org/walk
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