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June 1, 2012

Rockport calendar

Friday, June 1

Brother Sun, 7:30 p.m., Old Sloop Coffeehouse at First Congregational Church of Rockport, 12 School St. "Music as warm as a campfire, informed by deep gospel, blues, and folk." Online tickets, $15, at oldsloopcoffeehouse.org, and at Gloucester Music, and Toad Hall Bookstore. Call 978-546-3551.

Spiran Lodge 98's last meeting before summer break, 7 p.m. Lodge Hall, followed by a 'Pot Luck' supper. For information, call 978-546-3223.

Saturday, June 2

Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Congregational Church of Rockport. Benefits mission trip to Irwin, Pa. Old-fashioned cake walk. All proceeds go directly toward trip. Call Mindy Picardo at 978-546-6638.

Sunday, June 3

Sandy Bay Yacht Club's open house coffee, 9:30 to 11 a.m., with "Meet the Boats" event from 10 to 11 a.m. All are welcome to tour the boats in the racing fleets.

Friday, June 8

One-day acrylics workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rockport Art Association, with mixed media artist Adria Arch. Create stunning, contemporary surfaces with golden paints, grounds and gels. Materials included in cost: $100, RAA members; $120, Non-members. Call 978-546-6604, or email: rockportart@verizon.net.

Spring rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mary's Episcopal Church Broadway, Rockport. Quality clothing, white elephants, linens, books, CDs, DVDs, toys; Coffee and Nisu bread. Proceeds benefit church's outreach programs.

Saturday, June 9

Free car wash, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deaprtment Public Works yard, upper Main Street. Hosted by Rockport High School's Class of 2013; donations accepted.

Spring rummage sale, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Mary's Episcopal Church Broadway, Rockport. Quality clothing, white elephants, linens, books, CDs, DVDs, toys; Coffee and Nisu bread. Proceeds benefit church's outreach programs.

Beach and Park Cleanup, 8 a.m., Old Garden Beach. Please bring work gloves and rakes; hosted at Old Garden Beach Association. Rain date is Sunday, June 10. All are welcome.

Solo art show reception for Eileen Patten Oliver, 10 a.m. to noon, Universalist Unitarian Church of Rockport, 4 Cleaves St.

tuesday, june 12

Special father's day lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rockport Senior Center. Breaded boneless pork chop, whipped potatoes, baby carrots, lemon meringue pie. For more information, call 978-546-2573.

wednesday, june 13

Rockport Recreation's hula hoop workout class, at Rockport Community House. $8 a class, $25 for four classes. Call Caitlin at 978-546-1309.

thursday, june 14

Easy summer meals food demonstration, 12:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center, 58 Broadway. Call 978-546-2573.

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