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June 21, 2012

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Thursday, June 21

Fenway Park tour, lunch at the No Name Restaurant and a visit to the U.S.S. Constitution and Quincy Market. Council on Aging motor coach excursion is $69 per senior; call 978-546-2573.

Rockport Art Association summer artist demonstration, Charles Gruppe, marine painting with palette knife. Doors open at 6:30 p.m, demos at 7 p.m. $5 non-members, free for RAA members. 12 Main St. Visit www.rockportartassn.org.

Rockport Public Library's poetry group meets, 4 p.m., Brenner Friends Room, to discuss "Master of Disguises" by Charles Simic, former U.S. poet laureate. Copies of the book at main desk. For information, call 978-546-3754.

saturday, june 23

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 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.

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 & 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.

Thursday, june 28

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.

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.

THURSDAY, JULY 5

Glazed Ceramics holds class at Senior Center, will make four different items. RSVP before June 29, at 978-546-2573.

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations Ginger Greenblatt - Charcoal Portrait, 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.

Friday, July 6

Rockport Garden Club's "Coastal Gardens," 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour thirteen gardens, many never open before to public. Luncheon and art sale at expansive seaside garden. Tickets $25. Visit: www.rockportgardenclub.org.

saturday, July 7

Rockport Garden Club's "Coastal Gardens," 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour thirteen gardens, many never open before to public. Luncheon and art sale at expansive seaside garden. Tickets $25. Visit: www.rockportgardenclub.org.

MONDAY, JULY 9

Art class for seniors with Elizabeth Harty, at the Senior Center. For information or RSVP, call 978-546-2573.

Tuesday, July 10

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations, Claudia Kaufman - 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.

Tuesday, July 10

"Jungle Jim's Balloon Program," 3 p.m., Legion Bandstand, Beach Street. Rain location: Rockport Public Library.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

Spirit of Boston cruise, Council on Aging takes you by luxury motor coach from Town Hall. Day-long excursion includes buffet, musical show, and a visit to the North End; $69 per senior. For information or reservations, call Diane at 978-546-2573.

THURSDAY, JULY 12

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations, Caleb Stone - Watercolor, 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.

TUESDAY, JULY 17

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations, No Demo Drop Off Day, 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.

THURSDAY, JULY 19

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations, Susan Guest-McPhail - Mixed Media, 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.

TUESDAY, JULY 24

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations, Lynda Goldberg - Nature Printing With A Press, 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.

Wednesday, July 25

"Vic and Sticks' Dream Big—READ Show," musical comedy, 3 p.m. , Legion Bandstand, Beach Street. Rain location: Rockport Public Library.

THURSDAY, JULY 26

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations George Martin - 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations Tom Gill - Acrylic, 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations Paul Ciaramitaro - Anatomy & Drawing, 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 8

Wingmasters' "The World of Owls" and Summer Reading Program party, 3:00 p.m. Rockport Public Library

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations Nicholas Read - Oil Still Life, 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations Tom Sutherland - Watercolor, 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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations David Curtis - Oil Landscape, 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations No Demo Drop Off Day, 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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations Liné© Tutwiler — 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations, Pamela H. Giarratana — Costumed Figure In 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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

Rockport Art Association Summer Artist Demonstrations, Carolyn Jundzilo— Still Lifes That Don't Sit Still, 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.

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