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Celebrate the Motif in May!

While we can’t come together for the Motif No.1 Day in the traditional way, we can still celebrate the Motif! Join organizations and businesses throughout Rockport in honoring our iconic fishing shack. And be sure to purchase your  collectible 2021 Motif poster.

This year’s poster theme is fitting: Save Motif 1 Day! The festival that defines the unique spirit of Rockport has now been quarantined (so to speak) for two years. Rockport Exchange would love to bring Motif No. 1 Day back in 2022, but we need your help! Proceeds from the sale of posters support the all-volunteer community work of Rockport Exchange.

You can purchase online or by stopping by the wonderful establishments, listed below, who have partnered with us in offering the 2021 poster for sale.

Many, many thanks to the following businesses:

The Paper Mermaid, John Tarr Store, Bullseye Books-Flyboys, Tuck’s Candy & Gifts, Seaside Boutique and Beads, Sea and Cellar, Floating Lotus, Wicked Peacock, Love Strut Boutique, Susie’s Stories, Nature’s Body Art, Esmeralda’s, Bearskin Neck Leathers, Katie’s Gift Shop, The Dove, James Russell Goldsmiths, Lula’s Pantry, Coast and Country Boutique, The Last Resort

This year’s poster is designed by our own Darren Mason, with his usual blend of artistic skill, appreciation for Rockport, and a bit of wry humor. Thank you Darren!!!

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A THANK YOU and a Fundraiser Update!

A Shout-Out and an Update

Wow! More support from the community! A huge thank you to those of you who placed orders over the last few days:
 
Jamy Madeja
Bethany Carlson
Sonja Merz
Molly Silver
Laura Hallowell
Jan Micalizzi
Elizabeth Knudsen
Lindsay Greimann
Trenholm Ninestein
Melanie Waddell
Sheila Becker
Samantha McGrath
Laura Stevens
Robin Nichols
Debbie Whitting
Jane Beddus
Susan Koehler-Arsenault
Elinor Juviler
Kenneth Novack
Mary Faino
Kurt Ogle
Sharon Kishida
Celene Lyon
 
We are at 23 patrons for the Harvestfest to Home Fundraiser, and we are GRATEFUL.

Our Goal?

To reach 100 patrons showing support for the Harvestfest to Home Fundraiser and the nonprofit Rockport Exchange. Every year thousands of visitors and locals alike enjoy our festivals and the Rockport Farmers Market. It doesn’t seem impossible to reach our goal of 100 supporters. Can we count on you to be among them?
 
Thanks for placing orders, donating, and spreading the word!
 
The deadline is October 12th — we can do this! Click HERE to place an order or share the link, and thank you!
 
Enjoy these memories from Harvestfests from previous years, and thanks again for your help in bringing the festival back by supporting Rockport Exchange!
 
 
 
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Feeding Families at the Rockport Farmers Market

From this week’s edition of the Rockport Exchange newsletter:

Feeding Local Families: A Collaborative Effort

Last week we met with representatives of the organizations Awesome Rockport and We Are All in This Together to discuss food insecurity in Rockport, and how to address it with local resources. Both groups have been working hard to meet the needs of local folks who have encountered burdens brought on by COVID-19. 

True to these organizations’ track record of getting things done, within 24 hours of our meeting fresh produce from the farmers of the Rockport Farmer Market, along with an array of non-perishable goods, was delivered to four local households in immediate need of assistance by Kristen Michel of We Are in All This Together.

Rockport Exchange looks forward to continuing in this collaborative effort, and appreciates the partnership with Awesome Rockport and We Are All in This Together and the hard-working farmers who bring their fresh produce to the Rockport Farmers Market each week. 

To contribute to this joint effort or share a need, please get in touch at rockportexchange01966@gmail.com, and for more updates from this week’s newsletter, CLICK HERE .

Darren Mason of Rockport Exchange and Awesome Rockport with Kristen Michel of We Are All in This Together, doing the heavy lifting of filling produce bags at the Rockport Farmers Market! 

 

 
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Happy New Year!

We are looking forward to a busy local food-and-culture-filled 2020! Just a few dates for you to put on the calendar…

Announcing the return of the Rockport Winter Farmers Market!

Join us for a pop-up market featuring local, fresh food and more in February & March on the following dates:

  • Saturday, February 8th 11am-3pm at 17 Railroad Avenue (Whistlestop Mall)
  • Saturday, March 14th 11am-3pm at 17 Railroad Avenue (Whistlestop Mall)

Annual Meeting Coming Soon!

Our Annual Meeting is coming up in February. Please plan to join us for an update on all that is happening with the nonprofit Rockport Exchange. Light bites and connecting with the community are all part of this fun and informative annual gathering.

  • Tuesday, February 11th, 7-8:30pm, location TBA

Please stay in touch

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