Saturday, Aug. 18
Old Garden Beach Association covered-dish supper, 5 p.m., at the home of Bernie and Lorraine Horn, 33 Norwood Ave. In case of rain, meet at Community House. Last names ending in A-H bring a dessert; I-O bring an appetizer, vegetable dish or salad; and P-Z bring a main dish. BYOB and bring lawn chair. All friends, neighbors members and nonmembers welcome.
Pigeon Cove Circle flea market and rummage sale, (rain date Saturday, Aug. 25). Table rentals $30. Call Linda at 978-546-6698.
Sunday, Aug. 19
Free Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Back Beach Bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. www.rockportlegionband.wordpress.com.
Monday, Aug. 20
Sandy Bay Preschool open house, 9:30 to 11 a.m., and 6:30 to 8 p.m., 12 School St. Meet teachers and tour school. Children welcome. www.sandybaypreschool.org. 978-546-6366.
Wednesday, Aug. 22
Free lecture, “Intolerance, Violence and Christianity,”
7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Rockport. Keynote speaker: Professor Peter Anders, instructor in theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. 978-546-6121.
Thursday, Aug. 23
“Quilting Bee,” 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. Quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing and crafting.
Summer artist demonstrations, 7 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Liné Tutwiler presents oil. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. www.rockportartassn.org.
Thacher Island Association’s Annual Art and Photography Show, opening reception, 7 to 9 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway. Show open to all artists. More than 80 artists and photographers are expected to show their work. All works available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Thacher Island and Straitsmouth Island restoration efforts. Free admission. Call Linda at 978-546-2250 or email thacherart@gmail.com.
Friday, Aug. 24
Kidleidoscope weekly program at Halibut State Park,
10:30 to 11:30 a.m., young children explore nature, create nature-themed art projects. Free, ages 3 to 6, meets at Visitors Center. Call Meg Tenczar at 978-546-2997.
Thacher Island Association’s Annual Art and Photography Show, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway. Show open to all artists. More than 80 artists and photographers are expected to show their work. All works available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Thacher Island and Straitsmouth Island restoration efforts. Free admission. Call Linda at 978-546-2250 or email thacherart@gmail.com.
Saturday,Aug. 25
Oasis Rockport charity photo day, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., to benefit those in need on Cape Ann, especially through the holiday season. Photo sessions are $20 and include online gallery. Email acook@oasisrockport.com or call 978-290-3184.
Thacher Island Association’s Annual Art and Photography Show, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway. Show open to all artists. More than 80 artists and photographers are expected to show their work. All works available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Thacher Island and Straitsmouth Island restoration efforts. Free admission. Call Linda at 978-546-2250 or email thacherart@gmail.com.
Sunday, Aug. 26
Thacher Island Association’s Annual Art and Photography Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway. Show open to all artists. More than 80 artists and photographers are expected to show their work. All works available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Thacher Island and Straitsmouth Island restoration efforts. Free admission. Call Linda at 978-546-2250 or email thacherart@gmail.com.
Andrews Point Association picnic, 5 to 7:30 p.m., 16 Pt. De Chene Ave., home of Bill and Ann Saurman (if rainy, Pigeon Cove Center) BYO picnic. Soft drinks provided. $5 per person, $10 per family. 978-546-1682 or 978-546-5208.
Free Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Back Beach Bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. www.rockportlegionband.wordpress.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 28
Summer artist demonstrations, 7 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Pamela H. Giarratana presents Costumed Figure In Oil. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. www.rockportartassn.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 29
Free concert of Italian arias and duets, 7 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center, in commemoration of Verdi’s upcoming bicentennial. Doors open at 6:05 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. Free concert, no tickets required. www.rcmf.org.
Thursday, Aug. 30
“Quilting Bee,” 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. Quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing and crafting.
Summer artist demonstrations, 7 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Carolyn Jundzilo presents Still Lifes That Don’t Sit Still. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. www.rockportartassn.org.
Friday, Aug. 31
Kidleidoscope weekly program at Halibut State Park,
10:30 to 11:30 p.m., young children explore nature, create nature-themed art projects. Free, ages 3 to 6, meets at Visitors Center. Call Meg Tenczar at 978-546-2997.
Saturday, Sept. 8
Chelsea Berry at the Old Sloop Coffeehouse, (time TBD) one of Cape Ann favorite music talents, Berry brings her singer/song writer talents to the stage of
the First Congregational Church’s outreach project; coffee, tea, home-baked goods and music to support church programs. All are welcome, regardless of inability to pay.
Thursday, Sept. 13
Rockport Senior Center day trip, travel to Hyannis to catch a ferry to Nantucket.
Friday, Sept. 14
“Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, presented by Theater in the Pines, 7:30 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester, or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391.
Saturday, Sept. 15
“Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, presented by Theater in the Pines, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester, or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391.
Sunday, Sept. 16
“Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, presented by Theater in the Pines, 3 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester, or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
16th Annual Educational Foundation of Rockport Golf Tournament, for details, please call Bob Krause at 978- 546-5135.
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Rockport Senior Center day trip, to Foxwoods.
Thursday, Dec. 6
Rockport Senior Center day trip, to Newport, R.I., to visit the Marble House Mansion and lunch at Lancetta’s; then visit LaSalette Shrine for Father Pat’s concert and Festival of Lights. 978-546-2573.
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