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Cape Ann religious calendar

2012-02-11T05:08:00-05:00

Saturday, Feb. 11
Men's fellowship, 7:30 a.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.
Men's and Ladies' Bible study, 8 a.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Jewel, pet of week

2012-02-11T01:17:30-05:00

Good day! My name is Jewel, I am a sweet 1-year-old domestic short-haired Russian Blue female kitten. My handsome coat is called gray, but it really looks slate blue! If you are looking for a playful,

Gloucester Public Schools lunch menu

2012-02-11T01:16:58-05:00

Week of Feb. 13-17
Elementary schools
Monday — Chicken tenders with vegetable lo mein.
Tuesday — Beef taco with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese, rice and beans, chilled peaches.
Wednesday — Pasta with marinara sauce, cheese sticks, steamed broccoli, apple crisp.

Rockport Public Schools lunch menu

2012-02-11T01:16:54-05:00

Week of Feb. 13-17
All Rockport schools
Monday — Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, breads tick.
Tuesday — Chicken filet on bun, steamed carrots.
Wednesday — Tomato soup, toasted cheese stick.

Manchester Essex school menus

2012-02-11T01:16:50-05:00

Week of Feb. 13-17
Elementary schools
Monday — Build a burger, sweet potato fries, corn on the cob
Tuesday — Red quesadillas, tomato soup, red quinoa salad
Wednesday — Chicken Caesar salad, whole wheat bread stick, butternut squash fries

Gloucester goings on

2012-02-11T01:16:44-05:00

Events listed here are open to the public and sponsored by nonprofit groups unless otherwise noted. Press releases may be sent to Goings on, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St., Gloucester, MA 01930 or to gdt@gloucestertimes.com, or faxed to 978-282-4397. Please include a contact person's name and telephone number and send at least two weeks prior to the event. The editorial department will do its best to run the announcement at least once prior to the event. Due to the volume of goings on listings received by the paper, listings are alternated once they run and the same listings are not printed every day.

Gloucester calendar

2012-02-11T01:10:01-05:00

Saturday, Feb. 11
Cape Ann Animal Aid Ninth Annual Winter Bash fundraiser, 7 to 11 p.m., Cruiseport Gloucester. Silent and live auctions, hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing, a raffle, cash bar. Tickets $50 per person or $475, table on ten. Call CAAA at 978-283-6055.

Rockport calendar

2012-02-11T01:09:56-05:00

Saturday, Feb. 11
Pigeon Cove Circle's rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6 Breakwater Ave. Coffee break and food table. 978-546-6698.
Rockport Democrats caucus, 10:15 a.m., Rockport Public Library. Elect delegates to 2012 State Democratic Convention in Springfield. For more information, call N. Delaney at 978-546-9284.

Today in History

2012-02-11T01:09:42-05:00

Today is Saturday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2012. There are 324 days left in the year.
Today's highlight in history:
On Feb. 11, 1812, Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry signed a re-districting law favoring his Democratic-Republican Party — giving rise to the term "gerrymandering."

Extended marine forecast

2012-02-11T01:09:37-05:00

Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
Gale watch in effect this afternoon through Sunday morning.
Today, northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Snow. Visibility 1 nautical mile or less.