Gloucester calendar

Thursday, Sept. 9

First Day Rosh Hashanah, 8:30 a.m., "Coffee and Kavvanah" at Cruiseport at 8:50 a.m; services begin, 5:30 p.m., Mincha, Tashlich, Temple Ahavat Achim, 33 Commercial Street.

Breakfast in honor of 'September is Seniors Month,' 9 a.m. at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Sign up at the reception desk by 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 7. Bring along old and new pictures to share.

Madonna del Rosario Society Lobster Bake at the Gloucester House Restaurant, 5 p.m. For tickets, call Grace at 978-281-1907 or Rosalie 978-283-0504. If no answer, please leave message.

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., I-4, C-2 lot, off Rogers Street. Locally grown or produce and products, entertainment and events.

Gloucester Democratic City Committee's public access television program, Democratic Dialogue, 9:30 p.m. channel 12. Host Liz Neumeier with railroad executive Paul Lundberg. For more information, call 978-283-2511 or visit: www.gloucesterdemocrats.org.

Friday, Sept. 10

Second Day Rosh Hashanah, 9 a.m. services begin at 33 Commercial Street, neighborhood Shabbat gatherings in the evening.

State Rep. Ann Margaret Ferrante constituent visit, 12:30 p.m., Rose Baker Senior Center. To schedule an appointment, call 978-281-9765, or just stop in.

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

Saturday, Sept. 11

Shabbat Service, Shabbat "Shuvah," 9 a.m., Temple Ahavat Achim, 33 Commercial St.

Lawrence Martin-Bittmanon Art free opening reception at Colors, 6 to 9 p.m., downtown Gloucester's artist's cooperative. A vivd collection of painterly images of Cape Ann's environment and people; through Sept. 24, at the 121 Main Street Colors gallery. Call 978-283-3996.

Sunday, Sept. 12

Temple Ahavat Achim, 2 p.m., Family Learning and Program for all; 3 p.m., special musical High Holiday Service, 33 Commercial Street; followed by 4:15 p.m., 2nd Tashlich with Shofar - optional and for those who missed Thursday afternoon.

Old Cold Tater free concert (reschedule) at the Antonio Gentile Bandstand in Stage Fort Park Gloucester, 6 p.m. Free parking, restrooms available. Bring picnic dinners, lawn chairs, blankets. Call 978-281-0543 or visit www.davidlbenjamin.com.

Cape Ann Animal Aid's Dog Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Rain date: Sept. 19. Dog games and contests, demonstrations, raffles and prizes, dog nail trimming, an agility course and more. Free admission. $10 participation fee for dog activities. All proceeds benefit CAAA. www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.com. 978-283-6055.

Reason to Ride bike-a-thon brings hundreds of cyclists through Gloucester, in support of cancer care and research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. For information, visit www.gratefulnation.org/areasontoride.

Monday, Sept. 13

Temple Ahavat Achim film benefit at Cape Ann Community Cinema, 7:30 p.m. showing of 90-minute film, "For Once in My Life,"a story of the greatness within each of us. Donation benefits Cape Ann Interfaith Council's Harvest Meals Program and its HOMES Fund.

Guild of Our Lady of Good Voyage Church meets, 6:30 p.m., parish hall. Installation of officers and dinner.

Good Old Salty Jazz Band performs at the Rose Baker Senior Center, 1 to 3 p.m. Call the COA at 978-281-9765.

Tuesday, Sept. 14

SHINE counselor Sefatia Romeo Theken, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Rose Baker Senior Center. For an appointment, call COA at 978-281-9765.

Rotary Club meets, 12:15 p.m. at the Cruiseport, Gloucester.

The Emblem Club 339 supper meeting at the Gloucester Lodge of Elks, 6 p.m. supper, followed by meeting at 7:15 p.m. 101 Atlantic Road.

Free HU community event at 222 Arts and Wellness Center, 222 Eastern Ave., 7 p.m. All are welcome to sing HU together. HU is an ancient name for God. For more information, call Mark at 978-473-1865.

Women's Community Club, 7 p.m., Magnolia Library Center. Local artist Linda York Robbins discusses paper maiche sculpture. Refreshments served. Call Linda Foster at 978-526-8750.

Emblem Club 339, Gloucester Lodge of Elks, 101 Atlantic Road. Supper served at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

Free community HU event, 7 p.m., 222 Arts and Wellness Center, 222 Eastern Ave. All welcome. Call Mark at 978-473-1865.

Peter Prybot retrospective lecture on Gloucester fleet from 1970s to now, 7:30 p.m., Waterline Center at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum; handicap-accessible at the rear of 66 Main Street, Essex. Admission is $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers.

wednesday, sept. 15

Seniors' end-of-summer Chicken BBQ for over 60s, 11:30 a.m. at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Reservations required by Sept. 9, $2 donation suggested. Call 978-281-9765.

Thursday, Sept. 16

Gloucester Woman's Club meets, 12:30 p.m. at the Fraternity Club, 27 Webster St. Discussion will be conservation. All welcome.

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., I-4,C-2 lot, off Rogers Street. Locally grown or produce and products, entertainment and events.

YMCA's Taste of Cape Ann food and wine gala, 6 to 9 p.m., Cruiseport Gloucester, 6 Rowe Square. Sample food from the area's best restaurants. Tickets ($35) available at Cape Ann YMCA or door. All proceeds benefit the YMCA's child care, camp and teen initiatives in Gloucester and Rockport. Contact Nikki Klink at 978-283-0470, ext. 1703, or klinkn@northshoreymca.org.

Friday, Sept. 17

Kol Nidrei Eve of Yom Kippur, 6:30 p.m; at Fuller School; 9 p.m., meditation, contemplative aspect of Yom Kippur, 33 Commercial Street.

Congressman John Tierney's constituent service visit to Rose Baker Senior Center, 11:30 a.m., with Senior Aide Cheryl Gresek. To schedule an appointment with Gresek, call 978 281-9765, or just stop in.

Theatre in the Pines presents at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, 7:30 p.m., 37 Main St., Rockport. Visit www.rcmf.org or call 978-546-7391. (A $5 per order service charge applies for Rockport Music online or telephone ticket orders.)

saturday, sept. 18

Yom Kippur events at Fuller School, 8:50 a.m. morning service; 5 p.m., Mincha, musical meditation, and Neila Services, 7:30 p.m.; Shofar, Family Havdallah, and Community Break-Fast

Theatre in the Pines presents at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 37 Main St., Rockport. Visit www.rcmf.org or call 978-546-7391. (A $5 per order service charge applies for Rockport Music online or telephone ticket orders.)

Cape Ann Museum lecture by noted photographer Les Bartlett in conjunction with the special exhibition, Ars Long, Vita Brevis: Rockport Artists in the 1930s, 11 a.m. in Folly Cove Auditorium. Free for members or with museum admission, reservations required. Call Jeanette Smith at 978-283-0455 ext. 12 or email jeanettesmith@capeannmuseum.org

Lanesville Music Festival, 1 to 6 p.m., Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan St. Free outdoor concert. Local crafts and a raffle. Food and beverages. Donations accepted. Parking available at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St. www.lanesvillecommunitycenter.org.

Sunday, Sept. 19

9 a.m. Minyan, followed by Sukkah construction, 33 Commercial St., Temple Ahavat Achim.

Holy Family Parish's Faith Formation classes begin, late registrations accepted, scholarships available. For details and registration forms, visit www.holyfamilycapeann.org.

Lanesville Music Festival, 1 to onwards, Community Center, 8 Vulcan St. The free outdoor concert features local crafts and a raffle. Food and beverages for sale. Donations accepted. Parking available at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St. Visit www.lanesvillecommunitycenter.org.

Theatre in the Pines presents at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, 3 p.m., 37 Main St., Rockport. Visit www.rcmf.org or call 978-546-7391. (A $5 per order service charge applies for Rockport Music online or telephone ticket orders.)

monday, sept. 20

Senior hearing clinic at Rose Baker Senior Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments only, Call 978 281-9765.

Good Old Salty Jazz Band performs at the Rose Baker Senior Center, 1 to 3 p.m. Call the COA at 978-281-9765.

Tuesday, Sept. 21

SHINE counselor Sefatia Romeo Theken, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Rose Baker Senior Center. For an appointment, call COA at 978-281-9765.

Rotary Club meets, 12:15 p.m. at the Cruiseport, Gloucester.

Wednesday, Sept. 22

Sukkot, 6 p.m., Family Sukkah Event, 33 Commercial Street, Ahavat Achim.

Young women's educational health exam forum hosted by Ellen Bishop, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Cape Ann Medical Center, 1 Blackburn Drive, Gloucester. Preparation for first exam, what to expect, etc. Q&A and refreshments follow. To register, email: capeannmedical@gmail.com.

Thursday, Sept. 23

10 a.m. "Chageinu" North Shore Community Sukkot Celebration, JCC in Marblehead; details to be announced

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., I-4,C-2 lot, off Rogers Street. Locally grown or produced products, including fresh vegetables, artisan breads and pastries, and crafts created by local artists. Variety of entertainment and events.

Friday, Sept. 24

saturday, sept. 25

Holy Family's annual Penny Sale in Monsignor Sullivan Parish Hall, doors open 6 p.m. Family fun and prizes with lots of new items, crafts, themed goodie baskets, food. Donations needed; for information, call Kathy Kyrouz at 978-283-2485 or Nora Parisi 978-283-4478.

Gloucester's annual free household hazardous waste day, 9 a.m. to noon, the Department of Public Works, 28 Poplar St. — rain or shine, allowing residents to dispose of hazardous materials in an environmentally responsible manner. Clean Harbors Environmental Services will be on site accepting materials, a full list of which is available from the DPW at 978-281-9785, or online at: www.gloucester-ma.gov.

Cape Ann TV family fundraising event, noon to 3 p.m. "Honoring Virginia Lee Burton: A Family Arts Celebration," Explore where she created her timeless children's books. CATA transport from St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St., $5-$10 per family donation supports Cape Ann TV. Call 978-281-2443.

Tuesday, Sept. 28

SHINE counselor Sefatia Romeo Theken, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Rose Baker Senior Center. For an appointment, call COA at 978-281-9765.

Rotary Club meets, 12:15 p.m. at the Cruiseport, Gloucester.

Wednesday, Sept. 29

Simhat Torah, 6 p.m., TAA Musical celebration, 33 Commercial St., Temple Ahavat Achim.

Thursday, Sept. 30

Shemini Atzeret/Simhat Torah, 9 a.m., morning service and Yizkor, 33 Commercial Street, Temple Ahavat Achim.

Friday, Oct. 1

Tuesday, Oct. 5

SHINE counselor Sefatia Romeo Theken, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Rose Baker Senior Center. For an appointment, call COA at 978-281-9765.

Rotary Club meets, 12:15 p.m., Cruiseport, Gloucester.

Thursday, Oct. 7

Friday, Oct. 8

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