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saturday, june 23
Old Garden Beach Association's annual cocktail party, 5 p.m., at the home of Doreen Gove, 16 Dean Road. BYOB and appetizer to share. All neighbors, friends, members and nonmembers welcome.
Spiran Lodge #98's annual 'Mid-Summer Fest Celebration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harvey Park, Rockport. Scandinavian music, folk dancing, gift table, children's activities. Swedish meatballs, strawberries & cream, Nisu bread.
KBMG, 7:30 p.m., Old Sloop Coffeehouse at the handicapped-accessible First Congregational Church of Rockport, 12 School St. Veteran folk rock band led by songwriter Dan King.
Monday, June 25
Summer reading sign-up for preschool through sixth graders, at Rockport Public Library. Theme for seven weeks is "Dream Big—READ!" — "Read and Win" winners receive a free ticket Topsfield Fair!
Summer tennis lessons start, for youth and adults, at Rockport High School Tennis Courts. Admission: $50 to $80 per class. Sponsored by Rockport Recreation. Call Caitlin Chandler at 978-546-1309.
Rockport Senior Center art class, 1 to 3 p.m., with Elizabeth Harty teaching drawing, painting and collage. No experience is needed, and $20 covers everything. For more information/reservation, call 978-546-2573.
Tuesday, june 26
Rockport Art Association summer artist demonstration, Susan Manning O'Briant, oil still life. Doors open at 6:30 p.m, demos at 7 p.m. $5 for non-members, free for RAA members. 12 Main St. Visit www.rockportartassn.org.
Wednesday, June 27
"Toe Jam Puppet Band's Interactive Variety Show," 1 p.m., Millbrook Meadow. Rain location: Rockport Public Library.
Discussion of Stephen Greenblatt's "The Swerve: How the World Became Modern," 3 p.m. at Rockport Public Library. winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction and the 2011 National Book Award; copies at library and Toad Hall.
History Book Club discusses JFK to Bush 1 and 2, 7 p.m. at Rockport Public Library. Former history professor William Tobin leads the discussion.
thursday, june 28
Pigeon Cove Circle monthly covered dish supper, 6 p.m. Prior to supper, the board and chairpersons will meet at 5:30 p.m.
Rockport Art Association summer artist demonstration, Carole Loicano, watercolor. Doors open at 6:30 p.m, demos at 7 p.m. $5 non-members, RAA members. free. 12 Main St. 12 Main St. Visit www.rockportartassn.org.
monday, july 2
Rockport Senior Center art class, 1 to 3 p.m., with Elizabeth Harty teaching drawing, painting and collage. No experience is needed, and $20 covers everything. For more information/reservation, call 978-546-2573.
Tuesday, July 3
Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations Stapleton Kearns — Oil, Doors open at 6:30 p.m, demos at 7 p.m. $5 non-members, RAA members. free. 12 Main St. Visit www.rockportartassn.org.
