FRIDAY, Feb. 3
Ward 1 City Councilor Paul McGeary constituent hours, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Rose Baker Senior Center.
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.
Art for adults classes registration, 1:30 to 4 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church parish hall. A new, comprehensive 5 week adult art program starting March 2, that builds on skills, develops confidence; call Linda York-Robbins at 978-283-6149.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Silent movie, 7 p.m., St. John's Church. 1925's "The Freshman," starring Harold Lloyd, accompanied by organist Peter Krasinski. Admission $15, seniors, $10. Call asap for reservations for this popular event; 978-283-1708 x2.
Gloucester Lodge of Elks flip-flop party. Cocktails at 6 p.m., prime rib dinner at 7 p.m. Chicken alternative available; $20 per person. Music by DJ Scottie Mac. Members and guests welcome.
Cape Ann Symphony's 60th anniversary celebration, 7 p.m., Cruiseport Gloucester, 6 Rowe Square. Dancing to the music of The Soft Touch Dance Band, live auction with Sen. Bruce Tarr, prizes, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, champagne and birthday cake. $50 per person. For reservations, visit www.capeannsymphony.org or call 978-283-6750.
Monday, Feb. 6
Pathways for Children parent and child play group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cape Ann Families play space, 8 Emerson Ave. Parents, caregivers, children from birth to age 5. Call Amy Larsen at 978-281-2400, ext. 120, or alarsen@pw4c.org.
'Power of reading' workshop, 8:30 a.m., aPathways for Children. Coffee and refreshments, 9 a.m. presentation by children's librarian and educator Martha Morgan. Parents and caregivers of children under 6, register with Amy Larsen at 978 281-2400 x120.
Good Ole Salty Jazz Band, 1 to 3 p.m., Rose Baker Senior Center Bring your dancing shoes. Call the COA at 978 281-9765.
"Freedom from Smoking" program, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Addison Gilbert Hospital, Longan Room. Sponsored by American Lung Association. 978-304-8020.
Guild of Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, 7 p.m., parish hall. All members urged to attend.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Learn to Cope, 7 p.m., Gloucester Family Health Center, next to Addison Gilbert Hospital. Support group for families struggling with the addiction of a loved one www.learn2cope.org.
Holy Family Women's Guild Group, 7 p.m,, Monsignor Sullivan Hall. Business, followed by refreshments and a social celebrating romance. Bring a favorite wedding photo to share. Special Valentines treats. New members welcome.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
League of Women Voter, 10 a.m., St. John's Church, Middle Street. All welcome. Visit: www.lwvcaeann.org, or call Judith Bly, 978-546-2191.
Business seminar, noon to 1 p.m., Cape Ann Business Incubator's Center for Entrepreneurial Development, 33 Commercial St. Introduction to bookkeeping, financial management, securing financing and more. To RSVP, call Desmond at 978-540-9977, ext. 101.
Fundraiser for Gloucester High School girls softball team, 4 p.m., Giuseppe's restaurant. Dine in or take out and Giuseppe's will donate 10 percent of all sales to the team. Live acoustic performance by Rich Figurido, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mermaid Sessions Open Mic, hosted by Brian King, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Special half-hour music feature with Elaine O'Rourke. Volunteers welcome. Call Andrew Nicastro at 978-810-0553.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Valentine Craft Workshop, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sawyer Free Children's Library. Kids welcome to stop by and craft special cards for special someones. All are welcome!
FRIDAY, Feb. 10
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce's annual economic forecast breakfast, 7:30 a.m., The Elks at Bass Rocks, 101 Atlantic Road. Guest speaker Gregory Bialecki, Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. Tickets are $20; for reservation, email: tim@CapeAnnChamber.com, or call 978-283-1601.
St. John's Church Choir School chocolate decadence fundraiser, 7 to 8:30 p.m., 48 Middle St. Coffee, desserts, music by Gary Backstrom and Choir School. $10 admission. Call Mark Nelson at 978-283-1708, x2.
Docksider wine and beer tasting fundraiser, 6 p.m., Gloucester House Restaurant, hosted by Seabreeze Liquors. Live auction, live music by the Docksiders. Tickets $25 at Sea Breeze Liquors and at the door.
Art for adults classes registration, 1:30 to 4 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church parish hall. A comprehensive 5-week adult art program starting March 2, that builds on skills, develops confidence; call Linda York-Robbins at 978-283-6149.
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, Feb. 11
Cape Ann Animal Ninth Annual Winter Bash fundraiser, 7 to 11 p.m., Cruiseport. Silent and live auctions, hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing, a raffle, cash bar. Tickets $5 pp; or $475, table on ten. Call the CAAA at 978-283-6055.
Bowl painting Empty Bowl fundraiser, 4 to 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Trinity Congregational Church, 70 Middle St. Open and free to all. Bring canned goods or donation for The Open Door.
'Snowshoe' one hour kick-off, 9 a.m., Ravenswood Park's education center. Sponsored by YMCA, Addison Gilbert Hospital and the Get Fit Gloucester Partnership. Get out and enjoy the winter scenery! (snow emergency, Feb. 12) For information, call Courtney Milligan, Cape Ann YMCA, at 978-283-0470,
Madonna del Rosario Society's annual Valentine's Day Party, 1 to 3:30 p.m.,Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St Ann Church, Holy Name Parish. Annual dues are due; Bingo; new members welcome.
Monday, Feb. 13
Pathways for Children parent and child play group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cape Ann Families play space, 8 Emerson Ave. Parents, caregivers, children from birth to age 5. Call Amy Larsen at 978-281-2400, ext. 120, or alarsen@pw4c.org.
"Freedom from Smoking" program, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Addison Gilbert Hospital, Longan Room. Sponsored by American Lung Association. 978-304-8020.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Annual Meals on Wheels Valentine breakfast, 7 to 9:30 a.m., Gloucester House restaurant, 63 Rogers St. $10 per person, $8 for seniors. Tickets at SeniorCare Inc., by mail or at door. Call 978-281-1750 or toll-free at 1-866-927-1050.
Free Valentine's concert, 7 p.m., Sawyer Free Library. With jazz/cabaret artists Lynne Jackson and Mike Palter; classics from the Great American Songbook. Refreshments will be served.
Learn to Cope, 7 p.m., Gloucester Family Health Center, next to Addison Gilbert Hospital. Support group for families struggling with the addiction of a loved one www.learn2cope.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Business seminar, noon to 1 p.m., Cape Ann Business Incubator's Center for Entrepreneurial Development, 33 Commercial St. Call Desmond at 978-540-9977, ext. 101.
Northeast Seafood Coalition's 2012 big money raffle, 7 to 11 p.m. at Gloucester House Restaurant. Senator Bruce Tarr draws winning numbers. Call 978-283-9992, or 978-269-4555.
thursday, feb.16
"Celebrate February" , 11:30 a.m., Rose Baker Senior Center. Celebrate Valentine's Day, President's Day, Mardi Gras, and Sadie Hawkins Day, with one wonderful luncheon; live music and dancing. Call 978 281-9765.
FRIDAY, Feb. 17
Art for adults classes registration, 1:30 to 4 p.m., St John's Episcopal Church parish hall. Comprehensive 5-week adult art program starting March 2, that builds on skills, develops confidence; call Linda York-Robbins at 978-283-6149.
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, Feb. 18
Screening of 'The Wreck of the Steamship Portland," 1 to 3 p.m., Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop. Presented by NOAA maritime archaeologists, Deborah Marx and Matthew Lawrence; 45-minute Science Channel Viewers Choice Award winning documentary, followed by full maritime program. For information/registration, visit: www.essexheritage.org.
monday, feb. 20
Pathways for Children parent and child play group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cape Ann Families play space, 8 Emerson Ave. Parents, caregivers, children from birth to age 5. Call Amy Larsen at 978-281-2400, ext. 120, or alarsen@pw4c.org.
tuesday, feb. 21
Adult book club, 7 p.m., Sawyer Free Library. Copies of "The Infidel" by Ayaan Hirsi Ali can be reserved through the library's online catalog: innopac.noblenet.org/, or at the circulation desk.
FRIDAY, Feb. 24
Art for adults classes registration, 1:30 to 4 p.m., St John's Episcopal Church parish hall A new, comprehensive 5 week adult art program starting March 2, that builds on skills, develops confidence; call Linda York-Robbins at 978-283-6149.
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, feb. 26
Afternoon 'low tea.' 2 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall (Saint Ann's Hall), Pleasant Street. Traditional Tea sandwiches and service. Hats and white gloves a must! $10 per person; tickets available through guild members, at the office after Masses.
monday, feb. 27
Pathways for Children parent and child play group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cape Ann Families play space, 8 Emerson Ave. Parents, caregivers, children from birth to age 5. Call Amy Larsen at 978-281-2400 x120, or alarsen@pw4c.org.
Tuesday, feb. 28
seARTS annual meeting, 6 to 9 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport. Guest speakers Ann Galligan and Herb Weiss discuss cultural district designation.
Friday, March 2
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.
monday, march 4
Pathways for Children parent and child play group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cape Ann Families play space, 8 Emerson Ave. Parents, caregivers, children from birth to age 5. Contact Amy Larsen at 978-281-2400, ext. 120, or alarsen@pw4c.org.
Friday, March 9
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.
monday, march 12
Pathways for Children parent and child play group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cape Ann Families play space, 8 Emerson Ave. Parents, caregivers, children from birth to age 5. Contact Amy Larsen at 978-281-2400, ext. 120, or alarsen@pw4c.org.
Friday, March 16
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.
Friday, March 23
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.
Friday, March 30
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.
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