Thursday, Aug. 9

Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsoredby YMCA.

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.

Free dog massage day, 3 to 5:30 p.m., Visitors Center, Stage Fort Park. With David Feldman of Skillful Hands, certified dog massage therapist; courtesy of the friends of Gloucester Dog Park.

Annisquam Village Players’ “Wizard of Oz,” 7:30 p.m., Annisquam Village Hall, 36 Leonard St. Reserved seating, $30; general, $15. Air-conditioning. Handicapped-accessible. www.annisquamvillageplayers.com.

Harbor Loop free sunset concert, 6 to 9 p.M., Fitz Hugh Lane Park, off Rogers Street. Bring blankets and pack a picnic.

Friday, Aug. 10

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, Aug. 11

Gloucester Blues Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Stage Fort Park beach. Henri Smith Band, Dikki Du & the Zyde

co Krewe, Eddie Shaw & the Wolfgang, Lucky Peterson, Kenny Neal, Shemekia Copeland. Visit: http://gloucesterbluesfestival.com/

34th Clean Harbor Swim, 10 a.m., Niles Beach. Limited to 125 swimmers. Download applications at www.active.com/event. Entry deadline: Aug. 5. Preregistration required; call Richie Martin 978-281-0670.

Food drive and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shaw’s plaza, 127 Eastern Ave. Sponsored by members of the S

t. Vincent De Paul Society, Holy Family Conference, which through volunteer efforts, services the needs of many local families.

Barnacle Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Orthodox Congregational Church, 1120 Washington ST., Lanesville. White elephant tables, crafts, baked goods, Nisu bread, food, silent auction,children’s games. Call 978-283-2345

CATA bus trip to malls, 10 a.m. departure from Rose Baker Senior Center to Liberty Tree or North Shore malls. Pick-up at mall for return at 1:30 p.m. To register, call CATA at 978 283-7916 or 978-281-9765 by Friday afternoon before trip.

Annisquam Village Players’ “Wizard of Oz,” 7:30 p.m., Annisquam Village Hall, 36 Leonard St. Reserved seating, $30; general, $15. Air-conditioning. Handicapped-accessible. www.annisquamvillageplayers.com.

Sunday, Aug. 12

Annisquam Village Players’ “Wizard of Oz,” 6 p.m., Annisquam Village Hall, 36 Leonard St. Reserved seating, $30; general, $15. Air-conditioning. Handicapped-accessible. www.annisquamvillageplayers.com.

Monday, Aug. 13

Collograph workshop at Maritime Gloucester, 1 to 5 p.m., with artist Camilla MacFadyen. Childrens ages 5 to 8 print 40 yards of fabric with sea patterns, and create giant “fish pillows.” Register at: http://maritimegloucester.org/visit/events.php. For more information, call 978-281-0470 or eail: tbalf@maritimegloucester.org

Pathways for Children “Parent & Child Walk & Talk,” 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cape Ann Families space, 29 Emerson Ave. Parents and children aged 5 meet new families, enjoy fresh air, exercise, healthy snacks, learn about more

activities. Call 978-281-2400, x 110, or email: alarsen@pw4c.org.

tuesday, aug. 14

Tree house Design/Sculpture with Simon Paddock, 10 a.m. to noon, North Shore Arts Association, for children 8 — 12. For information/registration, call 978-283-1857.

Painting Fundamentals with Linẽ Tutwiler, 1 to 4 p.m, North Shore Arts Association, for information/registration, call

978-283-1857.

Holy Family Guild’s first meeting of year, 7 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan’s Hall, $10 yearly dues are due for the year. Social follows short meeting. Bring something from your garden, edible if possible. Fresh, refreshing summer refreshments. New members welcome.

Wednesday, Aug. 15

Tree house Design/Sculpture with Simon Paddock, 10 a.m. to noon, North Shore Arts Association, for children 8 — 12. For information/registration, call 978-283-1857.

Collograph workshop at Maritime Gloucester, 1 to 5 p.m., with artist Camilla MacFadyen. Childrens ages 5 to 8 print 40 yards of fabric with sea patterns, and create giant “fish pillows.” Register at: http://maritimegloucester.org/visit/events.php. For more information, call 978-281-0470 or eail: tbalf@maritimegloucester.org

Thursday, Aug. 16

Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsoredby YMCA.

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.

Free dog massage day, 3 to 5:30 p.m., Visitors Center, Stage Fort Park. With David Feldman of Skillful Hands, certified dog massage therapist; courtesy of the friends of Gloucester Dog Park.

Harbor Loop free sunset concert, 6 to 9 p.m., Fitz Hugh Lane Park, off Rogers Street. Bring blankets and pack a picnic.

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

Friday, Aug. 17

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.

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

Saturday, Aug. 18

Annual Rotary Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 — 11 a.m., at Bandstand at Stage Fort Park. Fundraiser benefits the Rose Baker Senior Center, SeniorCare, Inc. and kicks-off the chamber’s waterfront festival. Buy ticket in advance at the Rose Baker Senior Center.

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Waterfront Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stage Fort Park. Visit: http://www.capeannchamber.com/

Cape Anne Time Bank Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Leverett Street in Lanesville. Good, fun, cheap stuff!

CATA bus trip to malls, 10 a.m. departure from Rose Baker Senior Center to Liberty Tree or North Shore malls. Pick-up at mall for return at 1:30 p.m. To register, call CATA at 978 283-7916 or 978-281-9765 by Friday afternoon before trip.

GFC family picnic, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gloucester Fraternity Club. $5 for members and guests, free for children under 12. Chicken, corn, burgers, hot dogs, and Moonbounce and games for kids.

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 2 and 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

Sunday, Aug. 19

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Waterfront Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stage Fort Park. Visit: http://www.capeannchamber.com/

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 2 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

Skeptics in the Pub, 6 p.m., La Trattoria, 64 Main St. Former Cold War spy Larry Martin-Bittman discusses secret Nazi archives, gold cages, legends and realities and more. Program starts at 6:45 p.m. www.capeannskeptics.com.

Boats and all that floats/printmaking with Simon Paddock, 10 a.m. to noon. North Shore Arts Association, teens, 13 to 19, for information/registration, call 978-283-1857.

Still Life in Oil with Claudia Kaufman, 1 to 4 p.m., North Shore Arts Association, for information/registration, call 978-283-1857.

Wednesday,Aug. 22

Still Life in Oil with Claudia Kaufman,1 to 4 p.m., North Shore Arts Association, for information/registration, call 978-283-1857.

Boats and all that floats/printmaking with Simon Paddock,10 a.m. to noon, North Shore Arts Association, teens, 13 to 19, for information/registration, call 978-283-1857.

Seniors and students celebrate Gloucester,5 p.m., Rose Baker Senior Center. Games, snacks, friends, screening of “Our Town,” produced by young, local filmmakers. Free, bring children, granchildren and grandparents. Call Caitlin at Healthy Gloucester Collaborative at 978-281-0908.

Thursday, Aug. 23

Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsoredby YMCA.

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.

Harbor Loop free sunset concert, 6 to 9 p.m., Fitz Hugh Lane Park, off Rogers Street. Bring blankets and pack a picnic.

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

Friday, Aug. 24

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.

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

Saturday, Aug. 25

CATA bus trip to malls, 10 a.m. departure from Rose Baker Senior Center to Liberty Tree or North Shore malls. Pick-up at mall for return at 1:30 p.m. To register, call CATA at 978 283-7916 or 978-281-9765 by Friday afternoon before trip.

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 2 and 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

Sunday, Aug. 26

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 2 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

monday, aug. 27

Pathways for Children “Parent & Child Walk & Talk,” 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cape Ann Families space, 29 Emerson Ave. Parents and children aged 5 meet new families, enjoy fresh air, exercise, healthy snacks, learn about more activities. Call 978-281-2400, x 110, or email: alarsen@pw4c.org.

Thursday, Aug. 30

Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsoredby YMCA.

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.

Harbor Loop free sunset concert, 6 to 9 p.m., Fitz Hugh Lane Park, off Rogers Street. Bring blankets and pack a picnic.

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

Friday, Aug. 31

Second annual Gloucester Overdose Vigil, meet at flag pole at Cut Bridge, Stacy Boulevard. Gathering for healing, health, remembrance and enlightenment. Lighting of luminaria, speakers, music and recitation of names. Rain date: Sept. 2. Call Adrian at 978-764-7344 or Kathy at 781-258-8948.

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.

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

Saturday, Sept. 1

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 2 and 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

Sunday, Sept. 2

Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 2 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.

Thursday, Sept. 6

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.

Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsoredby YMCA.

Free geothermal and solar workshop, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Sawyer Free Library, for homeowners and those in the building trades. For more information, call Melanie Head

Friday, Sept. 7

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.

Thursday, Sept. 13

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.

Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsoredby YMCA.

Friday, Sept. 14

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.

“Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, presented by Theater in the Pines, 7:30 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester, or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391.

Saturday, Sept. 15

“Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, presented by Theater in the Pines, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester, or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391.

Sunday, Sept. 16

“Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, presented by Theater in the Pines, 2 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester, or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391.

Thursday, Sept. 20

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.

Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsoredby YMCA .

Friday, Sept. 21

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.

Thursday, Sept. 27

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.

Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsoredby YMCA .

Friday, Sept. 28

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.

Thursday, Oct. 4

Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.

Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsoredby YMCA.

Friday, Oct. 5

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.

Aug. 21

Still Life in Oil with Claudia Kaufman, 1 to 4 p.m., North Shore Arts Association, for information/registration, call 978-283-1857.

aug. 22

Still Life in Oil with Claudia Kaufman, 1 to 4 p.m., North Shore Arts Association, for information/registration, call 978-283-1857.