Wednesday, sept. 8
Erev Rosh Hashanah, 6:30 p.m.; Ma'ariv, Evening Service at Temple Ahavat Achim, 33 Commercial Street.
The League of Women Voters of Cape Ann meets, 10 a.m. at St. John's Church. All welcome. For more information, call Judith Bly at 978-546-2191, or visit:www.lwvcapeann.org.
Cape Ann Youth Basketball Girls Travel Teams Bowling Fundraiser, 7 p.m., at Cape Ann Lanes. Adults only, 4 to 5 bowlers per team, shoes included. $25 per person, plus 50/50 raffle; e-mail: slevie@ebscohost.com.
Friends of the Gloucester Council on Aging annual meeting, 8 am., at Rose Baker Senior Center. All members encouraged to attend. Call 978 281-9765.
City of Gloucester Veteran's Agent Jeffrey Williams constituent service visit to Rose Baker Senior Center, 10 a.m. To schedule an appointment call 978-281-9765, or just stop in.
Magnolia Cribbage Group meet for registration at 6:45 p.m., plays 7:15 p.m. at the Patio Restaurant, Lexington Avenue Magnolia. Ten week fee is $38. For more information. call Roger DiNapoli at 978-526-8550.
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 in 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!
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.
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.
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.
Monday, Sept. 13
Guild of Our Lady of Good Voyage Church meets, 6:30 p.m., parish hall. Installation of officers and dinner.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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
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.
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.
monday, sept. 20
Senior hearing clinic at Rose Baker Senior Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments only, Call 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.
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
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.
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.
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, Oct. 1
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.
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
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, Oct. 8
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.
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Friday,
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.
Thursday, Sept. 30 — Shemini Atzeret/Simhat Torah; 9 a.m., morning service and Yizkor at Commercial Street
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