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Paper cranes for peace

Celebrate the International Day of Peace on Friday, Sept. 21, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m., by making paper cranes at the Opportunity Center at Pond View Village in Gloucester. People of all ages are welcome to add their wishes for world peace in the Japanese tradition of origami cranes inspired by a young girl. A spaghetti supper will follow, 5 to 6 p.m., for anyone who would like to stay. Please RSVP with numbers of people for the crane workshop or the workshop plus supper by Sept. 18, to Stacy Randell at srandell@thecalebgroup.org or 978-281-8181, ext. 141.

Legion meeting

The Capt. Lester S. Wass American Legion, Post 3, holds its regular post meetings the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend and be part of the decision-making process. Upcoming meetings: Sept. 25, Oct. 23 and Nov. 27. Executive Board meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Any member may attend the Executive Board meetings: Sept. 10, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12.

Genealogy research talk

Janice Fortado will speak about her work as a genealogy researcher and provide tips on how others can get started, along with suggestions for those who have hit a historical roadblock on Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m., at Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Ave. Fortado will discuss Essex County resources for researching. The talk will conclude with a question-and-answer session. The program is sponsored by the Cape Ann Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Help our homeless

The Action Emergency Homeless Shelter is accepting donations of deodorant, razors, feminine products, men’s sneakers and boots (larger sizes preferred), men’s jeans (larger sizes preferred), and socks. Senior Day Care

The Council on Aging sponsors Social Day Care sessions with supervised activities and programs three days a week, for seniors who are homebound and isolated, at the Rose Baker Senior Center, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Daily lunch and snacks are included. Transportation is provided by CATA. Call 978-281-9765, ext. 20.

Yoga for seniors

The Gloucester Council on Aging provides gentle mat yoga sessions Tuesdays at 10 a.m., chair yoga on Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., and Thursday yoga at 10 a.m. each week at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Call 978-281-9765.

Handyman for seniors

The Council on Aging has a handyman, a retired carpenter, available to help Gloucester and Rockport seniors with inside and outside work at a reduced cost. To make an appointment, call the Rose Baker Senior Center at 978-281-9765 and leave your contact information and a brief description of the work needed.

Bay View Brotherhood

On the second Tuesday of every month, Bay View Brotherhood Club Inc. holds a meeting at Brotherhood Club Hall, 889 Washington St., at 7 p.m.

CAMEN group

Cape Ann Gay and Bi Men, a discussion group, meets every Monday (except holidays) at the Community Center, 67 Middle St., from 7 to 9 p.m. The group plans other social events. Call Brian King at 978-927-4506, ext. 219 or visit www.gbmhp.org.

Homebound services

Sawyer Free Library offers homebound services for residents who need them. Books (large print or regular), magazines, CDs and audio books may be delivered on a monthly basis. Call Cindi at 978-281-9763 x24.

SeniorCare nutrition

SeniorCare serves lunch daily at the senior luncheon centers at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. A $2 donation is requested. For reservations, call the Rose Baker Senior Center at 978-281-0081, Sheedy Park at 978-281-5128 or McPherson Park at 978-283-3141. Meals on Wheels are also available. Call 978-281-1750.

Food stamp screening

The Open Door’s food pantry provides food stamps eligibility screenings with a trained outreach coordinator. To make an appointment, call 978-283-6776, ext. 201. Visit www.foodpantry.org.

Parent support group

Cape Ann Families offers a free parent support and education group weekly (ongoing throughout the year) for all parents and caregivers. Parent Connection meets Fridays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., at 29 Emerson Ave. Child care and transportation are provided. Call 978-281-7856, or drop in.

SeniorCare services

SeniorCare Inc. offers elder services in Beverly, Gloucester, Essex, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester, Rockport, Topsfield and Wenham. For more information, call the Intake and Referral Department at 978-281-1750 or toll free at 1-866-927-1050. SeniorCare is a Massachusetts Aging Services Access Point and federally designated Area Agency on Aging. Visit www.seniorcareinc.org.

Republican Committee

The Gloucester Republican City Committee meets on the last Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., at 101 Western Ave. Call Luke Noble at 978-394-1648.

Recovery programs

A variety of recovery programs meets weekly in Gloucester.

Daily — Early Bird recovery meetings, 7 to 8 a.m., Mondays through Sundays, First Baptist Church, 38 Gloucester Ave. Open discussions.

Monday — Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Steps to Freedom, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Veterans’ Center, 12 Emerson Ave.

Tuesday — AA for young people, 7 to 8 p.m., Trinity Congregational Church, 70 Middle St. Open speaker discussion.

Wednesday — AA speaker meeting, Fish City Group, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Middle Street, 7 to 8 p.m. 508-957-4690.

Friday — Al-Anon Family Group, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., First Baptist Church, 38 Gloucester Ave.

Saturday — Alcoholics Anonymous “Saturday and Sober” meeting, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Trinity Congregational Church, Middle Street. Open speaker, discussion. Nonsmoking; AA discussion group, 10 to 11:15 a.m., Easler Building, 23 Duncan St.; AA meeting, Union Congregational Church, Magnolia, 8 to 9 p.m.; AA Open Big Book/discussion, nonsmoking, 8 to 9:30 p.m., St. John’s Church, 48 Middle St.

Learn to Cope

Learn to Cope, a confidential support group for parents and caregivers struggling with a member of the family who is addicted to opiates or other drugs (opiates include heroin, Oxycontin, Vicodin, Percocet, etc.) meets every Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., at Gloucester Family Health Center, 302 Washington St., lower level. Call 508-801-3247 or visit www.learn2cope.org. Sponsored by the Healthy Gloucester Collaborative.

SCORE program

SCORE, a resource partner of the Small Business Administration, offers free business advice and resource information to prospective and existing business owners at Cape Ann Business Incubator (CABI), 33 Commercial St., third floor (side entrance), every Tuesday. Using a three-person team approach, SCORE’s accredited counselors help develop a business plan, test the potential of a new business idea or determine the best solution to a business problem. Visit www.scorenemass.org or call 978-282-7779 to make an appointment.

Adult Education

Action Inc’s Adult Basic Education classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Action’s main offices, 80 Main St. Classes include reading, writing, math, work skills and referrals to support services as needed. Call 978-282-1000 or visit www.actioninc.org.

GHS building project

The Gloucester High School Carpentry/Electrical shops are accepting applications for a house building project for the 2012-2103 school year. Contact Jack Andrewes at GHS or at jandrewes@gloucester.k12.ma.us.

Narcotics Anonymous

Gloucester meetings of Narcotics Anonymous are as follows:

“Together We Can” meets Sundays, 7 to 8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, corner of Pine and Church streets.

“Living Clean” meets Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, corner of Pine and Church streets.

“Keeping It Real” meets Thursdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. 5 Center St.

“Fishing for Recovery” meets Fridays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, corner of Pine and Church streets.

For more meeting times, visit www.NewEnglandNA.org or call 1-866-624-3578.

Arthritis program

The Council on Aging is sponsoring the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program “Life Improvement Series” at the Rose Baker Senior Center on Mondays, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. This 12-week series is free and is offered by Carol Pallazolla, who is trained by the Arthritis Foundation. To sign up, call 978-281-9765.

Senior art

The Council on Aging art program at the Rose Baker Senior Center is led by art instructor Juni VanDyke. For information about the ongoing weekly art projects on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 10 a.m., call 978-281-9765.

Reiki for seniors

Reiki masters Dianna Porper and Laura Class offer reiki sessions at the Rose Baker Senior Center at a discounted rate for seniors, on Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. For an appointment, call 978-281-9765.

Knitting group

The Council on Aging knitting and crochet group meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m., at the Rose Baker Senior Center. New members are welcome. Call 978-281-9765.

Senior Scrabble

A friendly group of Scrabble players meets Tuesdays, noon, at the Rose Baker Senior Center. New members are welcome. Call 978-281-9765.

Mall Mondays

A CATA bus departs the Rose Baker Senior Center each Monday morning at 10 a.m. destined for the Liberty Tree and North Shore Malls. Return pick-up time at the mall is 1:30 p.m. Five or more passengers are needed, so call CATA by the Friday afternoon before the trip. To register, call 978-283-7916 or 978-281-9765.

Legion Post open

The Capt. Lester S. Wass American Legion Post 3 opens its lounge for members and guests, Monday through Friday, noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Blue Star Banner

Capt. Lester S. Wass Post 3, American Legion, honors military personnel by presenting the parents of anyone on active duty with a Blue Star Banner. These banners may be obtained by calling 978-283-9710. Leave your name and telephone number and a representative will return your message.

GED preparation

The Compass Youth Program offers GED preparation for ages 16 to 21, through Action Inc. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., throughout the summer. Call 978-281-9682.

Pathways volunteers

Pathways’ Cape Ann Families, 29 Emerson Ave., seeks men and women to volunteer as parent mentors. The program has been running for 20 years, serving parents of the Cape Ann community who are experiencing stress or isolation. Volunteers are matched with parents, beginning year-long mentorships/friendships. Contact Hailey Granger at 978-281-2400, ext. 110, or hgranger@pw4c.org.

NAMI support groups

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) hosts recovery support groups for persons suffering depression or other brain disorders and their families on the first Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and third Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at 43 Gloucester Ave. Call 978-281-1557, email namicapeann@comcast.net or visit www.namicapeann.org.

Entrepreneurial seminar

Cape Ann Business Incubator’s Center for Entrepreneurial Development holds free lunchtime workshops for business owners and entrepreneurs every Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., at 33 Commercial St. Topics include an introduction to bookkeeping, financial management, how to secure financing and more. To RSVP, call Desmond at 978-540-9977, ext. 101.

Volunteers needed

SeniorCare Inc.’s “Meals on Wheels” program is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver noon-time meals to homebound seniors. Hot meals are fully prepared and packaged for delivery. Drivers may volunteer for one morning a week or more. Call Linnea or Paula at 1-866-927-1050 or 978-281-1750, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Walking Club

The Rose Baker Senior Center’s walking club needs a volunteer leader. Free training will prepare leaders on recruiting walkers to join the club, and understanding the benefits of walking. Call 978-281-9765.

Pathways playgroups

Pathways for Children “Parent & Child Walk & Talk” meets Mondays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., at its Cape Ann Families play space, 29 Emerson Ave. Parents, caregivers and children, from birth to age 5, are welcome. Contact Amy Larsen at 978-281-2400, ext. 120, or alarsen@pw4c.org.

Open Door Pantry

The Open Door Food Pantry, 28R Emerson Ave., provides free food assistance Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.; and Friday, 10 a.m. to noon and 3 to 5 p.m. Valid ID required. Call 978-283-6776 or visit www.foodpantry.org.

Books sought

Gloucester United Methodist Church, 436 Washington St., is raising money through donations of new and used books, CDs, DVDs, records and audio books. The church has a drop-off donation container to collect these items. The church will be paid on an ongoing basis for all items collected in the donation container. The program is an ongoing fundraiser and donations can be made by the public at any time. All funds raised benefit the general funding of the church. Visit www.GotBooks.com.

Second Glance

Second Glance Thrift Store, 2 Pond Road, has extended hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Shop for clothing, household goods, books, collectibles, furniture and more. The donation center is open during regular business hours. Furniture pickup is available by appointment. A tax receipt is available upon request. All proceeds support The Open Door. Call 978-283-4298 or visit www.foodpantry.org.

Cape Ann Referral Group

The Cape Ann Referral Group, a membership of local business networking and referrals, meets every other Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Masonic Building on Eastern Avenue. Visit www.CapeAnnBiz.com.

TAA religious school

The Sylvia Cohen Religious School of Temple Ahavat Achim will hold an open house Sunday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. The event will feature magic, drumming, dancing and food. Admission is free.

Learning Express

Sawyer Library patrons have access to Learning Express Library from any computer with their library card. Prepare for the CLEP, ACT, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, and ASVAB without the expense of buying practice books. Learning Express also offers tutorials for software, GED preparation, job searches, U.S. citizenship, and resources in Spanish. Visit www.sawyerfreelibrary.org.

Sunday meditation

Explore the energy of group sitting, or boost your meditation practice to start the week off in balance, every Sunday morning at 222 Arts & Wellness Center, 222 Eastern Ave., Gloucester. Join teachers from the ACI-Buddhist Center. Arrive early to help set up; chairs and cushions provided, yoga equipment available; 9 to 9:30 a.m., silent meditation session one; 9:30 to 1 to 10 a.m., choice of tea break, discussion, or walk in woods; 10 to 10:30 a.m., silent meditation session two. By donation. E-mail mkdyer@juno.com.

Cape Ann Thrift Shop

Cape Ann Thrift Shop, 70 Middle St., is open Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop offers clothing for the whole family, linens, toys, jewelry and more. Donations of all types are appreciated.

Hospice volunteers

VNA Care Network & Hospice, a nonprofit home health care, hospice and wellness agency, needs volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to terminally-ill patients and their families on the North Shore and Cape Ann. Volunteers receive training, supervision and support. Call Nancy Barcelo at 1-888-663-3688, ext. 4271, visit www.vnacarenetwork.org, or call 1-800-728-1862.

HFP religious education

Registration for Holy Family Parish’s Faith Formation Program will be held on these dates: Saturday, Sept. 8, after 4 p.m. Mass, in parish hall; and Sunday, Sept. 9, at parish picnic at Stage Fort Park. Those who register on these dates will receive a $10 discount, making the per child fee $65. Call 978-281-4820.

Free flu clinic

A Free Flu Vaccination Clinic will be held at the Rose Baker Senior Center on Thursday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Offered by the Cape Ann Emergency Planning Team and Cape Ann Boards of Health, for all Cape Ann Residents aged 6 months and older, the vaccine is designed to protect you from the strains of flu expected to circulate this flu season. For more information, call 978 281-9765.

Senior month

September is National Senior Center Month and to show how it values its seniors, Gloucester will showcase the Rose Baker Senior Center. Drop by and take part in these activities:

Monday, Sept. 17 — Lobster roll sandwiches available at 1:15 p.m. Music by Ole Salty Jazz Band.

Thursday, Sept. 20 — Free lunch at Rosie’s Café. Flu shot clinic.

Friday, Sept. 21 — Northeast Health System’s program: “Memory Loss or Just Forgetting.”

Monday, Sept. 24 — VNA Care starts free seven-week session on fall prevention.

Sept. 24-28, Open house with free coffee and tours.

Monday, Sept. 26, — Free breakfast at 9 a.m. with Chef Tony Corrao and Council on Aging.

OLGV religious education

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church will hold registration for religious education classes, for grades one through 10, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9, before and after all weekend Masses, in the parish hall. Students must register each year. Advance registration forms are available at the entrance of the church. Cost is $30 per child, $40 for two or more children. If anyone cannot afford the fee, then the fee is excused. Class schedules will be given out during registration. Classes start Sunday, Sept. 23. Call Cheryl O’Brien, director of religious education, at 978-283-8597.

Senior Steps

The Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St., offers a risk-reduction exercise program for seniors, ages 60 and over, with fear of falling and balance difficulty. A free 30-minute screening is required; plus a $3 fee per class. Program meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon, and from noon to 1 p.m. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 978-283-4001, ext. 141.

The Clothes Closet

The Clothes Closet, in the basement of St. Ann School, corner of Prospect and Pleasant streets, is open Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Clothes Closet is made possible through the volunteer efforts of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Family Parish. Proceeds benefit local families in need. Call 978-283-7391.

Veterans counseling

Many veterans experience difficulty in adjusting to problems in civilian life after serving in combat. The Lowell Vet Center offers counseling at the Gloucester Veterans Center for area veterans and their families, free of charge. For an appointment, call the Gloucester Office of Veterans’ Services at 978-281-9740.

CAST casting

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe is seeking actors, technicians, stage and front of house help for its first production of the 2012-13 season. Performances take place the first two weekends of November at the Gloucester Stage Company. “Visiting Lear,” an adaptation of “The Tragedy of King Lear,” requires three actors to play multiple roles. One-act play runs 55 minutes. Email cast2008@prodigy.net with a cc to Ray Jenness at kjenness045@netzero.com. “Love on a Midsummer Night,” scenes from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” requires a cast of five, with four playing two parts each, and a narrator. One-act play runs 40 minutes. Email cast2008@prodigy.net with a cc to Nick Neyeloff at its.i.forget@gmail.com. Prompt replies encouraged.

Ravenswood walk

The Trustees of Reservations will host a “Wilderness to Special Place Walk: Ravenswood Through the Centuries” on Sunday, Sept. 9, 1 to 3 p.m., at Ravenswood Park, Gloucester. Walk trails, and view the cultural evidence of cellar holes, stone walls and carriage paths. Learn about the colorful cast of characters who transformed it and learn how to help keep Ravenswood a community treasure. Free for grandparents and members, $5 for nonmembers. To preregister, call 978-281-8400 or e-mail capeann@ttor.org.

Cancer’s changing landscape

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Addison Gilbert, and Beverly hospitals will host “Conversations on Cancer’s Changing Landscape: An Evening with the Experts,” on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 5:30 to 8 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore (formerly the CoCo Key Hotel & Water Resort), 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers. This free evening includes a buffet dinner and free parking. The interactive panel discussion follows registration and dinner at 6 p.m., followed by Q&A at 6:45 p.m. Preregistration is required; call 1-888-253-0800 or email beverlyhospital.org/RSVP by Oct. 4.

Health fair

Addison Gilbert Hospital and Northeast Senior Health will sponsor a free community health fair Tuesday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Rockport Senior Center, 58 Broadway, Rockport. The Rockport Health Department will offer free flu shots to those over 6 months of age. Informational tables will be provided by representatives of Pathways for Children, Action Inc., Rockport Police Department, Rockport Council on Aging, Needy Meds, SeniorCare, Den Mar Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Adult Foster Care, PACE, HAWC, Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston, VNA CareNetwork and Commonwealth Health. Family practitioner Dr. Karen Damico will be answer questions. In addition to hearing, diabetes and blood pressure screenings, staff from the Emergency Department will be available.

Theater in the Pines

Theater in the Pines celebrates its 25th anniversary season with its 80th production “Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport. This hilarious comedy, set in a hotel suite in Cleveland, revolves around Tito Morelli, an Italian star slated to play Otello, who succumbs to an accidental overdose of tranquilizers, setting mayhem in motion. Rick Doucette reprises the role of Tito, joined by a seasoned cast directed by Nan Webber. Performances are Friday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15, 3 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 16, 3 p.m.

Tickets are available at the door, at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport, and the Bookstore in Gloucester, or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391. Visit www.theatreinthepines.blogspot.com.

Condo lottery

The Gloucester Housing Authority has announced a homeownership lottery for three newly-built condos at 10 Taylor Street, Gloucester. The 2-bedroom condos are spacious and have an extra huge finished, heated room in the attic with skylights and a harbor view. The two condos are priced at $125,000 each. The lower level is an open floor plan wheelchair-accessible condo with a separate bedroom and laundry room. Price: $90,000. All three condos have off-street parking. Lottery applicants should be below 80% of median income. Even though certain descriptions are listed as a “preference”, all should apply. For more information, call 978-281-4770 Ext. 110

Meds disposal

On Saturday, Sept. 29, Healthy Gloucester Collaborative will sponsor the Gloucester Medication Disposal program in conjunction with the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Annual Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Medictions may be dropped in the parking lot of the Rose Baker Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items Accepted are: prescription and over-the-counter medications, samples, vitamins, narcotics, liquid medications. Items not accepted are: sharps (can be disposed of 24-7 in lobby of Addison Gilbert Hospital), thermometers (can be disposed of at Gloucester Health Dept.), IV Bags, bloody or infectious waste, inhalers, Hydrogen Peroxide, personal Care Products. — 24/7 disposal is also available in the lobby of the Gloucester Police Department.

Cancer Clinic

A free skin cancer clinic will be held at the Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from

2 to 3:30 p.m. Dermatologist Gary S. Rogers, M.D. will conduct the clinic, which will be held in the Gorton’s Specialty and Cancer Care Center, on the 4th floor. To schedule an appointment, call the Health Connection at 1-888-253-0800. The clinic’s purpose is to determine whether any treatment is necessary, and is not in place of your yearly physical or appointment with your dermatologist.

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Lookin’ good!

The American Cancer Society’s free “Look Good, Feel Better” program will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St. A volunteer cosmetologist teaches female cancer patients how to use make-up, skin care, wigs, scarves and other accessories to overcome appearance-related effects of chemo. Participants will also receive a free make-up kit valued at over $200. To register, call 9789-236-1650.

Insurance help

Financial Councilors are available at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St., Gloucester to assist you in accessing health insurance: MA Health, Commonwealth Care, Commonwealth Choice, Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurance issues. Visit the hospital’s Financial Service Department Monday — Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Diabetes Screening

A free community diabetes screening is held on the first Monday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St. in the Women’s Health Conference Room. All are welcome; appointments, fasting not required. For more information, call 978-283-4000.

Blood Pressure

Free Blood Pressure Screenings are held each Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Women’s Health. All are welcome to attend this free screening.

Child loss

Loss of a Child Support Group is available to parents who have lost a child at any age on the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Longan Room of Addison Gilbert Hospital, (Washington Street entrance). There is no fee; please pre-register with Judi Dagle-Ernest at 978-879-9718.

Healthy Streets Program

Northeast Behavioral Health (NBH) Healthy Streets Outreach Program provides HIV testing, hepatitis C information, access to drug treatment, overdose prevention and Narcan training. All services, provided by NBH Healthy Streets Program, are available at Gloucester Family Health Center, 302 Washington St., Gloucester, lower level, Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m. Call 978-236-0251.

Babson Library

Isabel Babson Memorial Library, 69 Main St., is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Named for Gloucester’s first midwife, the library’s books feature all aspects of family life including maternity, child care and women’s health. The collection is updated monthly. All are welcome to browse. Call 978-283-5624.

seARTS grants

seARTS’s Partner With an Artist (PWA) provides grants to artists to create new work in partnership with a business in Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District. To apply, visit www.facebook.com/PartnerWithAnArtist, call 978-281-1222 or email pwa.searts@gmail.com.