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February 21, 2013

Rockport Calendar

Thursday, Feb. 21

Luau Luncheon with Singer Greg Curtis, Rockport Senior Center, Polynesian Pineapple Pork with onion & peppers and Rice, Ginger broccoli, coconut cherry cake. $2 per person. RSVP Freda at 978-546-5027

Rockport Recreation’s Pilates/Yoga Class, 6 to 7 p.m. at Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway; $60/12 classes or $8/drop in fee. Call Caitlin Chandler at 978-546-1309.

Friday, Feb. 22

RAA “Night At The Museum” wine and cheese reception, 5 to 7 p.m. Free to public with 100 works from museum collection, including recently acquired Hibbard “Hills Of Belmont In Winter.” RAA is located at 12 Main Street, Rockport.

Pigeon Cove “Now & Then,” 7 p.m. at the Rockport Senior Center, 58 Broadway. Computerized photo presentation to music by Gilbert McCarthy. Free, limited seating. Call Diane 978-546-2573.

Saturday. Feb. 23

“Science isn’t Always Pretty,” hands-on fun with Keith Michael Johnson, 2 p.m., Rockport Public Library.

David Curtis Indoor Oil Old Masters Workshop, at Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St., Rockport. Observational based skills and techniques from some of RAA’s finest painters, utilizing copying — a time-honored tradition in the world of fine art. Register at the RAA or online at the RAA, by phone, by mail and online at: rockportart@verizon.net. $175 members, $200 non-members

Democratic caucus committee elects delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Convention, 10:30 a.m., Brenner Room, Rockport Public Library, 17 School St. The convention meets July 13 in Lowell. All Democratic voters registered in Rockport as of Dec. 31, are eligible to vote and run for delegate. 978-546-3754.

Sunday. Feb. 24

David Curtis Indoor Oil Old Masters Workshop, at Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St., Rockport. Observational based skills and techniques from some of RAA’s finest painters, utilizing copying — a time-honored tradition in the world of fine art. Register at the RAA or online at the RAA, by phone, by mail and online at: rockportart@verizon.net. $175 members, $200 non-members

Monday, Feb. 25

Council on Aging bingo, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. 978-546-2573.

Monday, Feb. 25

Free Laughing Yoga class (new date), 10:30, Rockport Community Center, No mats or floor work; just breathing exercises and laughing as great stress reliever. Call Diane 978-546-2573

Rockport High School DECA dinner fundraiser, 5 to 7 p.m., The Fish Shack, 21 Dock Square. $8. Spaghetti, meatballs, desserts, soft drinks and coffee. Proceeds support Massachusetts DECA State Competition. 978-546-1234. Email slarsen@rpk12.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Preschool story hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

Council on Aging Scrabble, 1 to 3 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. 978-546-2573.

thursday, Feb. 28

Warm up with traveling chef’s winter soup & sandwich lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rockport Senior Center. Cream of Veggie soup with grilled chicken sandwich & salad & fresh baked brownie; $3 per person. RSVP Freda at 978-546-5027

Friday, march 1

Annual installation of officers for members of Spiran Lodge 98, 7 p.m., Lodge Hall. Welcome new officers. 978-546-3223.

Monday, march 4

Council on Aging bingo, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. 978-546-2573.

Wednesday, March 6

Rockport Public Schools annual K-12 Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rockport Art Association.

Thursday, March 7

Rockport Public Schools annual K-12 Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rockport Art Association. Opening reception, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Friday, March 8

Rockport Public Schools annual K-12 Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rockport Art Association.

Ballroom Blitz dance performance, showcasing fifth-graders and Rockport High School dancers/cheerleaders, 7 p.m., RHS gymnasium. Tickets at door: $5 for adults, $2 for students. Snow date: March 10, 1 p.m.

John and Abigail Adams “Love Letters,” 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 39 Main St. A personal presentation by Adams scholars and living history performers Patricia Bridgman and Thomas Macy. Tickets online at: Essexshipbuildingmuseum.org, or call 978-768-7541. $10 pp advance, $15 at door, students $5.

Saturday, March 9

Pigeon Cove Circle’s Winter Rent-a-table Rummage Sale and Coffee Break, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cove Circle Center, Breakwater Avenue. $25 table rentals; call Michele at 978-546-1195. Space limited.

Rockport Public Schools annual K-12 Art Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rockport Art Association.

Sunday, March 10

Rockport Public Schools annual K-12 Art Show, noon to 5 p.m., Rockport Art Association.

Monday, march 11

Council on Aging bingo, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. 978-546-2573.

Tuesday, March 12

Preschool story hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library.

Tuesday, March 19

Preschool story hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library.

Monday, march. 25

Council on Aging bingo, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. 978-546-2573.

Tuesday, March 26

Preschool story hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library.

Monday, April 1

Council on Aging bingo, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. 978-546-2573.

Tuesday, April 2

Preschool story hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library.

Tuesday, April 9

Preschool story hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library.

Tuesday, April 16

Preschool story hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library.

Tuesday, April 23

Preschool story hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library.

Tuesday, April 30

Preschool story hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library.

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Monday,

Council on Aging bingo, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. 978-546-2573.

Wednesday,

Council on Aging Scrabble, 1 to 3 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. 978-546-2573.

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