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March 6, 2013

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Saturday, Feb. 23

“BirdWatcherTV” airs on CATV’s Channel 12, 8 p.m. Watch the people who watch the birds, with on-air host Robert Sherman, as he travels Cape Ann in search of wild birds.

Northeast Seafood Coalition’s Big Money Raffle, 6 to 11 p.m., Gloucester House restaurant, 63 Rogers St. Music by DJ Scottie Mac, live auction and buffet table. $100 per ticket; call 978-283-9992 or 978-269-4555.

North Shore Christian Men’s Choir at Crosswinds Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m., 38 Gloucester Ave. Free. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 24

“BirdWatcherTV” airs on CATV’s Channel 12, 8 p.m. Watch the people who watch the birds, with on-air host Robert Sherman, as he travels Cape Ann in search of wild birds.

CATV on-air host Rich Sagall interviews Gloucester Department of Health Director Noreen Burke on “Cape Ann Profiles,” 2 p.m., CATV’s Channel 12.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Digital marketing “brown bag” free lunch workshops series starts, noon, Chamber of Commerce conference room, 33 Commercial St. Co-sponsored by Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and Wicked Local Media Solutions. Get up to the speed in the digital marketing age. Pack a lunch. Space limited to 20. To register, call Gregory Walsh at 978-283-1601 ASAP.

Thursday, Feb. 28

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Businesswomen’s meeting, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., 33 Commerce St.

Friday, March 1

Coffee ‘N Connections, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, 33 Commercial St. Open house style, complimentary networking event. Meet the chamber team and get answers to your questions. To RSVP, call 978-283-1601.

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and older invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

Saturday, March 2

Café Shalom coffeehouse, 7 to 10 p.m., Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle St. Featured performer is Dennis “Fly” Amero, and Bob Kramer with Al Foucault open. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All welcome. No dress or age requirement. Families welcome. Refreshments available. $10 at door. 978-281-0739, Ext. 11.

Thursday, March 7

“Cape Ann Mosquito Forum — Health Risks and Control,” presented by Cape Ann Emergency Planning Team and Boards of Health, 6 to 8 p.m., Cruiseport Gloucester, lower level, 6 Rowe Square. Free parking. Free. No preregistration required.

Stroke Club, 7 p.m., Logan Room, Addison Gilbert Hospital. Use Washington Street entrance. Guest speaker: pharmacist Maureen Hobin. No fee or preregistration. All welcome. Refreshments served. 978-283-2633. 978-283-3968.

Friday, March 8

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and older invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

Saturday, March 9

Cursillo ultreya and potluck supper, St. Ann Church, Holy Family Parish. Supper at 5 p.m.. followed by ultreya at 6 p.m. All welcome. 978-879-3655.

Friday, March 15

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and older invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

Saturday, March 16

Gloucester Democrats caucus, 1 p.m., Sawyer Free Library, Friend Room. Elect delegates to Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Any registered Democrat in Gloucester (as of Dec. 31, 2012) eligible to vote or run for delegate. 978-281-5673. www.gloucesterdemocrats.org.

St. Patrick’s Day dance, 7 p.m., Gloucester Fraternity Club. Fundraiser for Cape Ann Relay for Life’s Team Friends for Friends. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Music by DJ Leo Francis. Light snacks and raffle. $17 per person. For tickets, call Kate at 978-283-4337 or Debbie at 978-283-0633.

Friday, March 22

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and older invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

Sunday, March 24

Trivia games, 2 p.m., Capt. Lester S. Wass American Legion, Post 3. Members and guests invited. Snacks, competition and prizes. Those interested in doing this on a regular basis should call 978-283-9710 after 3 p.m.

Friday, March 29

Free lecture, “What Does a Healthy Diet Look Like?,” 6 to 7 p.m., The Open Door, 28 Emerson Ave. Presented by Addison Gilbert Hospital dietitian Lynn O’Reilly. Preregistration not required. All welcome.

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and older invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

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