friday, feb. 3
Essex Elementary PTO's 3rd Annual Messy Art Night fundraiser, 5 to 8 p.m. at Essex Elementary, 12 Story St. Hands-on creative event with over 15 local artists working hands on with the kids across multi-mediums! Admission $5; $20 per family. For more information, visit: www.essexpto.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
The Sarah Lufkin Memorial Scholarship Fund's 14th annual benefit, 6 to 10 p.m., Periwinkle's Restaurant; benefits students who attended Essex Elementary School and plan to pursue a career working with children. (re-scheduled)
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Yankee Networkers breakfast, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Farm Bar & Grill, 233 Western Ave. This chapter of BNI, a business referral organization, meets Wednesdays, same place and time. Visitors welcome.
Story hour for preschoolers, aged 3 to 5, 10:15 a.m., TOHP Burnham Library: songs, stories, crafts and more!
Knitting for ages 8 and up, 3 to 4:30 p.m. TOHP Burnham Library. Materials and instruction provided by talented knitters (until Feb. 15).
Knitting night at the TOHP Burnham Library, 7 to 8 p.m. One-on-one assistance and kindred conversation. Bring your work in progress! Register by phone at 978-768-7410.
Thursday, Feb. 9
"Beauty and the Beast Jr.," presented by Essex Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. Free admission, but donations accepted. Proceeds benefit fifth-grade class trip. 978-768-7324. E-mail adamsn@mersd.org.
Friday, Feb. 10
"Beauty and the Beast Jr.," presented by Essex Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. Free admission, but donations accepted. Proceeds benefit fifth-grade class trip. 978-768-7324. E-mail adamsn@mersd.org.
Monday, Feb. 13
Valentine crafts workshop at the TOHP Burnham Library, 3 p.m. Create a special Valentine for a special someone. All ages and ideas welcome. To register, call 978-768-7410.
Teen girls book group 6 p.m., TOHP Burnham Library. Mid-book discussion for seventh- to 10th-graders reading "Heist Society" by Ally Carter, a fast-paced, masterful novel of intrigue and suspense.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
'Tea & Empathy' support group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Essex Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 265 Essex St., Beverly, co-sponsored by Senior Care Inc. Call Rebekah Clark, Social Services, at 978-927-3260 x. 570.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16
Essex Democrats caucus, 7 p.m. Senior Center, 17 Pickering St., to elect delegates to the Massachusetts Party's nominating convention for 2012 U.S. Senate Democratic primary. For more information, call Lysa Leland, at 978-768-7006.
'Nook night' at the TOHP Burnhman Library, 6 p.m. Bring your Nook E-reader and learn how to download free books from the library catalog. Please download Adobe digital to your device prior to coming. To register, call 978-768-7410.
SATURDAY, FEB. 18
NOAA's Deborah Marx and Matthew Lawrence screen "The Wreck of the Steamship Portland," 1 to 3 p.m., followed by presentation on Sanctuary maritime heritage projects and tour. Open to public at Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop. Reservations by Feb. 17. Call Elizabeth at 978-740-0444.
wednesday, feb. 22
Knitting night at the TOHP Burnham Library, 7 to 8 p.m. One-on-one assistance and kindred conversation. Bring your work in progress! Register by phone at 978-768-7410.
thursday, feb. 23
Kindle night at the TOHP Burnham Library, 6 p.m. Bring your Kindle and learn how to download from the library catalog free books from Overdrive. To register, call 978-768-7410.
Monday, Feb. 27
'Google Earth' night at the TOHP Burnham Library, 6 p.m. Learn about the amazing uses of Google Earth with Dennis Dixon. This free, downloadable program shows satellite imagery, so you can go on a 3D trip anywhere! To register, call 978-768-7410, or email: mes@mvlc.org.
Teen girls book group 6 p.m., TOHP Burnham Library. Concluding discussion for seventh- to 10th-graders reading "Heist Society" by Ally Carter, a fast-paced, masterful novel of intrigue and suspense.
Wednesday, march 7
Pre-school Peer Pals Screenings, 9 a.m. to noon, MERSD. Pals for all 3- to 4-year-old Manchester and Essex children whose parents are interested in the MERSD preschool Peer Pals program. To register, call Rosie Read at 978-525-6060.
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