Wednesday, April 11
Republican Town Committee, 7 p.m., Rockport Police Station conference room, Main Street. All registered Republicans welcome. Call Mike Boucher at 978-500-0715.
RHS Madrigal Choir, orchestra, and chamber music ensembles' free concert, 7:30 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center Saint-Saen, Beethoven, Van Morrison, and more! All are welcome; first-come, first seated.
Thursday, April 12
Recreation Department tennis registration, 6 to 7 p.m., Rockport Elementary School cafeteria. Call Caitlin at 978-290-4343.
friday, april 13
Blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Rockport Community House. Held by American Red Cross and the Rockport Rotary Club to support the community blood supply. To donate, call 1-800-733-2767, or visit: redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, April 14
South End Association neighborhood clean-up,9 to 11 a.m. Meet in front of 168 South St., Coffee and trash bags will be provided. For more information, call 978-546-9586.
Tuesday, April 17
Story hour and short film, for children ages 3-5, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library.
Adult indoor soccer, 7 to 9 p.m., Rockport High School gym. Contact Caitlin at 978-546-1309 or caitlin@rockportrecreation.com.
Wednesday, April 18
Open Door bowl painting and decorating, 1 to 3 p.m., Rockport Senior Center, Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway. All children and adults welcome. Space limited. Registration required; call 978-546-2573.
Thursday, April 19
Free jewelry class with Joanne Wood, 1 to 3 p.m., Rockport Senior Center, 58 Broadway. All welcome. To preregister, call 978-546-2573.
Friday, April 20
Free video show of historical Rockport photos, 7 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. Presented by Freda Collins and Gil McCarthy. All welcome. Bring photos. To preregister, call 978-546-2573.
Saturday, April 21
Craig Birkhardt at the Old Sloop Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 12 School St. With Grammy-winning Don Henry and Rockport's Larry Ahearn. Advance tickets are $10; visit www.oldsloopcoffeehouse.org,
Tuesday, April 24
Story hour and short film, for children ages 3-5, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library.
Adult indoor soccer, 7 to 9 p.m., Rockport High School gym. Contact Caitlin at 978-546-1309 or caitlin@rockportrecreation.com.
Thursday, April 26
Free balance screenings, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. Presented by two physical therapists from the Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine of Addison Gilbert Hospital. 15-minute screenings. All welcome. To register, call 978-236-1650.
Saturday, April 28
Townsweep, 10 a.m., begins at Dock Square. Community volunteers invited to join Rockport high schoolers in town-wide cleanup. Rain date: Sunday, April 29, noon. Email savannahreed@verizon.net.
Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association's "Tech in a Day" course, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan St. Earn FCC Tecnician Class Amateur Radio License, To register, email techinaday@caara.net. www.caara.net.
Thursday, may 1
Rockport Recreation Department's tennis registration, 6 to 7 p.m., Rockport Elementary School cafeteria. Call Caitlin at 978-290-4343.
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