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July 7, 2012

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saturday, July 7

Rockport Garden Club's "Coastal Gardens," 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour 13 gardens, many never open before to public. Luncheon and art sale at expansive seaside garden. Tickets $25. Visit: www.rockportgardenclub.org.

sunday, july 8

Free Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rockport's Back Beach bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. Visit: rockportlegionband.wordpress.com. Rockport Legion Band

monday, july 9

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

Garden Sculpture with Kathy Hilliard, 10 a.m. to noon, Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Design a sundial, birdbath, stepping stones and more,.

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.

American Legion band, 3 p.m. at the American Legion Bandstand (if rain, at the library)

Tuesday, July 10

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

"Straitsmouth stories," 7:30 p.m. at Rockport Public Library's Brenner Room, presented by the Sandy Bay Historical Society, with Paul St.Germain, President of the Thacher Island Association, sharing histories of the Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse

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

Wednesday, July 25

Vic and Sticks' Dream Big - READ Show, American Legion Bandstand, Beach Street, 3:00 p.m. Public welcome. 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.

Weekly 'Quilting Bee' at Rockport Senior Center, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, crafting, company & conversation.

saturday, july 14

The Old Garden Beach Association pancake breakfast, 8 a.m., at home of Stu Mellen, 38 Atlantic Ave. Neighbors, friends, members and nonmembers welcome.

SUNDAY, JULY 15

Free summer Sunday evening Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rockport's Back Beach bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. Visit: rockportlegionband.wordpress.com. Rockport Legion Band

MONDAY, JULY 16

Free Laughing Yoga at Rockport Senior Center, 11 a.m. Come exercise, have fun, and see what everyone is talking about.

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.

Weekly 'Quilting Bee' at Rockport Senior Center, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, crafting, company & conversation.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

Farmers Market coupons distributed, 10 a.m., at the Rockport Senior Center; to income eligible.

SUNDAY, JULY 22

Free summer Sunday evening Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rockport's Back Beach bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. Visit: rockportlegionband.wordpress.com. Rockport Legion Band

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.

July birtday celebration for seniors, 12:30 a.m., at the Rockport Senior Center. Join July birthday "kids" for cake, coffee, a free raffle, and a fun time! RSVP 978-546-2573

Registry of Motor Vehicles at Rockport Senior Center, 1:30 p.m. WOrkshop on deisability related license issues. All are welcome.

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.

Weekly 'Quilting Bee' at Rockport Senior Center, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, crafting, company & conversation.

SATURDAY, JULY 28

Howie Carr at Rockport Public Library, 2 p.m. The popular radio talk show host, Boston Herald columnist and author of "The Brothers Bulger" discusses his books on Boston organized crime. Seating is limited, reservations required. Call 978-546-6934.

SUNDAY, JULY 29

Free summer Sunday evening Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rockport's Back Beach bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. Visit: rockportlegionband.wordpress.com. Rockport Legion Band

THURSDAY, 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.

Weekly 'Quilting Bee' at Rockport Senior Center, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, crafting, company & conversation.

SUNDAY, AUG. 5

Free summer Sunday evening Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rockport's Back Beach bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. Visit: rockportlegionband.wordpress.com. Rockport Legion Band

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.

Weekly 'Quilting Bee' at Rockport Senior Center, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, crafting, company & conversation.

SUNDAY, AUG. 12

Free summer Sunday evening Legion Band concert, 7 to 9 p.m., Rockport's Back Beach bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. Visit: rockportlegionband.wordpress.com. Rockport Legion Band

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.

Gourmet getaway!, 9:30 a.m. bus departs from Rockport Senior Center for lunch prepared by Johnson & Wales chef instructors, with a "divine" comedy show with Father Misgivings. $69 pp. Call Paula or Diane 978-546-2573

Weekly 'Quilting Bee' at Rockport Senior Center, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, crafting, company & conversation.

SUNDAY, AUG. 19

Free summer Sunday evening Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rockport's Back Beach bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. Visit: rockportlegionband.wordpress.com. Rockport Legion Band

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.

Weekly 'Quilting Bee' at Rockport Senior Center, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, crafting, company & conversation.

SUNDAY, AUG. 26

Free summer Sunday evening Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rockport's Back Beach bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. Visit: rockportlegionband.wordpress.com. Rockport Legion Band

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

Weekly 'Quilting Bee' at Rockport Senior Center, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, crafting, company & conversation.

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