Thursday, May 17
Gloucester Writers Center first annual meeting, 3 p.m., at 126 East Main St. ( parking across the street). Slide show of the annual report will be available at: www.gloucesterwriters.org. For more information, call Annie Thomas at 283-7738.
Foreclosure Prevention Clinic, 6 p.m., free two hour seminar presented by the Cape Ann Homeownership Center of the Gloucester Housing Authority, at Rockport Inn & Suites, 183 Main St., Rockport. For homeowners at risk of foreclosure, with Neighborhood Legal Services and counselors: Call Kathy Erkkila at 978-281-4770 Ext. 110.
Theatre in the Pines' "Summer & Smoke, 7:30 p.m., Spiran Hall, Rockport. Tennessee Williams' sizzling southern classic commemorates the 25th year of Nan Webber's troupe. Tickets at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester.
Endangered whales, free lecture sponsored by NOAA Fisheries, 7 to 9 p.m. with David Wiley, research coordinator for the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, with whale- related art by Cape Ann school students; at NOAA Fisheries Service, 55 Great Republic Ave. Gloucester. Call Olivia Rugo at 978-675-2167.
friday, may 18
Theatre in the Pines' "Summer & Smoke, 7:30 p.m., Spiran Hall, Rockport. Tennessee Williams' sizzling southern classic commemorates the 25th year of Nan Webber's troupe. Tickets at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester.
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, May 19
Vets Variety Show fundraiser for Gloucester WW11 Memorial, 6:30 p.m. at the Gloucester House Restaurant. One great Yankee Doodle Dandy of a night, presented by 'Share the Music.' Sing along, swing along to great American classics. For tickets and/or reservations, call 978-283-1812, or stop by Gloucester Book Store and Toad Hall Book Store, Rockport.
Theatre in the Pines' "Summer & Smoke, 7:30 p.m., Spiran Hall,, Rockport. Tennessee Williams' sizzling southern classic commemorates the 25th year of Nan Webber's troupe. Tickets at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester.
North Shore Neuropathy Support Group meets, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, free, at Beverly Hospital Lecture Hall, 85 Herrick St. Neurologist Timothy R. Kelliher, M.D., presents "Neuropathy: A Timely Update." Family members welcome; pre-registration not required.
Madonna del Rosario Society's Mother's Day meeting/brunch, 11 a.m. Gloucester House Restaurant. Tickets, call Marie at 978-283-7820.
Mass for living and deceased members of Holy Family Parish, 4 p.m., St. Ann Church. All members should wear their medals.
All-you-can-eat sing-along spaghetti supper fundraiser, Gloucester United Methodist Church, 436 Washington St., 6 p.m. $8 pp, kids under 4, free. For reservations, call 978-281-1040. Proceeds benefit our annual August mission trip to Machias, Maine.
Sunday, May 20
Theatre in the Pines' "Summer & Smoke, 3 p.m. matinee, at Spiran Hall, Rockport. Tennessee Williams' sizzling southern classic commemorates the 25th year of Nan Webber's troupe. Tickets at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester.
St. John's Choirs' Cantata, 10:30 a.m., St. John's Church, 48 Middle St. with the Cape Ann Choir School and the Parish Choir joining for Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb." Free and open to the public. Visit: stjohnsgloucester.org, or call Mark Nelson at 978.283.1708, ext 2.
"Follow the Thread" Vintage fashion show, 3 to 5 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St., Free and open to the public.
Spring Birding Basics, 8 to 10 a.m., Halibut Point, Rockport; hosted by the Trustees of Reservations in Cape Ann. Peter Van Demark leads a "learning walk," and the birds sing a spring symphony. Meet in parking lot. Member's park free with card on dashboard.
North Shore Arthritis Walk, kicks-off 10:30 a.m. from Lynch Park, Beverly; post walk party with food, entertainment, kids' activities, awards and prizes, exhibits more. Dogs welcome.
monday, may 21
Seafood Retirees meet, 1 p.m., at the Rose Baker Senior Center. All members are encouraged to attend.
FRIDAY, MAY 25
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, May 27
St John's Episcopal Church, 48 Middle St, starts summer schedule with one service at 9 a.m. For more information go to www.stjohnsgloucester.org
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30
Oak Grove Cemetery Trustees meeting of the Proprietors of Oak Grove Cemetery, 3:30 p.m. Cape Ann Savings Bank, Investment Dept., 3rd floor board room, 109 Main St., Gloucester. Call Mary Rudolph Black at 978-283-1219.
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Friday,
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.
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