Events listed here are open to the public and sponsored by nonprofit groups unless otherwise noted. Press releases may be sent to Goings on, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St., Gloucester, MA 01930, sent via email to gdt@gloucestertimes.com or faxed to 978-282-4397. Items can also be dropped off at the police station. Please include a contact person's name and numbers.

Yard sale

The First Congregational Church of Rockport, 12 School St., will hold a yard sale on Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit the mission trip to Irwin, Pa. We will be having an old fashion cake walk every half hour for just $1 per ticket. All proceeds go directly towards our trip. For more information, call Mindy Picardo at 978-546-6638.

Meet the Boats

On Sunday, June 3, Sandy Bay Yacht Club is hosting an open house coffee from 9:30 to 11 a.m., and a "Meet the Boats" event from 10 to 11 a.m. for all those interested. Join us for coffee on the porch and an opportunity to tour the boats in the racing fleets at Sandy Bay Yacht Club. All are welcome.

Hula hoops!

Rockport Recreation is offering a hula hoop workout class on June 13, at Rockport Community House. The cost is $8 a class, $25 for four classes. For more information, call Caitlin at 978-546-1309

Cardio fusion

Rockport Recreation is offering a new fitness program for adults, combining strength training, cardio, Pilates and flexibility. Individual classes are $6, starting June 12, at the Rockport Community House. For more information, call Caitlin at 978-546-1309.

Schools programs

The Rockport schools offer these programs this spring. Prepaid registration is required for all; registration forms are available in the Rockport Public Library and all school offices. For more information, call: Gini Nangle, Community Schools Manager, at 978-546-1204.

Fitness class with Martha Whelan; a full body workout for all ages, focusing on increasing overall strength, endurance and tone; Mondays and Wednesdays (six weeks, 12 sessions, $60, $48, seniors 60+) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in elementary school gym.

Creative writing with Ann McArdle; novel, memoir, short story structure, character development, class critiques and more; Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. in the elementary school library. (Six sessions, $60) starts April 24.

Computer basics with Shelagh St.Laurent; Microsoft office skills; Word, Excel and PowerPoint, email, internet basics. Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Foster's Computer Lab (registration for 8 sessions, $120) started March 28. Camera basics with Kathy Chapman: Introduction to digital photography; Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in high school library PC computer lab (4 sessions, $125) Starts April 25.

Online digital photo sharing with Coleen Magrath; Learn to download, edit, and turn photos into attachments, albums, collages, postings on Facebook and more. Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m. in high school library PC computer lab (4 weeks/sessions, $80) Starts April 30.

Yoga dance class

The Rockport Recreation Department offers a Kripalu Yoga Dance class, for all abilities and body types, Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., April 24-May 15, at the Rockport Community House. Cost is $8 per class, $30 for the four-week session. Call 978-546-1309.

Dog licenses

Dog licenses are now available at the town clerk's office during regular business hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10 for spayed or neutered dog or $16 for non-spayed or neutered. Rabies vaccination certificates must be presented at the time of registration. Licenses are due by May 31; a $5 late fee will be imposed for each month after that date.

Boating course

A seven-week boating course, approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and the state of Massachusetts, will be offered Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Sandy Bay Yacht Club, beginning May 1. The 14-hour introductory course is for both sail and power boaters. Topics include: navigation rules, chart work, GPS, marine radio, boat handling and trailering. Successfully completing the course meets the educational requirements for boat operation in all states. The course is free, but student materials cost $50 and may be shared. Open to all adults and children over 12, on a first-come basis. To register, call 978-546-3221.

Arts scholarship

The Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe has established a $500 scholarship to be awarded to a Cape Ann high school senior who has been accepted to a college theater arts program. Prerequisites include participation in high school drama programs and involvement in one CAST production. For an application, contact Ray Jenness at kjenness045@netzero.com or 73 High St., Rockport, MA 01966.

RAA classes

The Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St., offers these classes and sketch groups in its studio:

Figure sketch group (short pose) meets Mondays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Model takes several short poses progressing to 20 minutes. No instruction. $10. Meets year-round. No preregistration required. Peter DeNigris monitors. 508-662-9985.

Figure sketch group (long pose) meets Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Adequate time to study subject and complete works of art. All mediums. No instruction. $10. No preregistration. Fred Jillson monitors. 978-281-5144.

Drivers for seniors

RSVP Volunteers of the North Shore seeks volunteer medical transportation drivers. SeniorCare is in need of volunteers from Gloucester and Rockport for local and out-of-town appointments. Volunteers choose when and how often they drive. Drivers are compensated. Call 978-281-1750.

Parking stickers

Rockport transfer station and parking stickers expire on May 31. Stickers are now on sale at Town Hall, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m, to 2 p.m. and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The 2012 — 13 mail-in sticker forms are available at Town Hall or can be downloaded from Rockport's website: town.rockport.ma.us.

Housing assistance

Action Inc. of Gloucester has rental and mortgage assistance money available from the Rockport Community Preservation Committee to help families and individuals, living in Rockport who are presently facing a financial hardship, in keeping their housing. Please call Stella at Action, Inc. at 978-282-1000 ext. 115 to check if you could receive this assistance.

History museum

The Sandy Bay Historical Society museum on King Street is open Mondays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for research. Cost is $5 for nonmembers, free for members. Tours of the museum are also offered.

Tai Ji class

A tai ji class is held every Wednesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m., at Rockport Senior Center, on the second floor of the Community House. Taught by Meredith Morgan, the class is appropriate for beginners as well as those who have done tai ji in the past. Tai ji is a gentle movement class that benefits health and well-being.

Meditation class

The Vajramudra Center, 154 Granite St., holds free weekly meditation teaching and practice Tuesdays, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call Larry Wolf at 617-869-0666.

At the Old Sloop

On Friday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m., the Old Sloop Coffeehouse presents Brother Sun, at the handicapped-accessible First Congregational Church of Rockport, 12 School St. Brother Sun's nationally-touring folk artists — Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway, and Joe Jencks— are known for music as warm as a campfire, informed by deep gospel, blues, and folk roots. Online tickets are $15 at: oldsloopcoffeehouse.org. Advance sale tickets at Gloucester Music, and Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport. Door donations are $17, adults; $11, 65 and older; $5, younger than 18; $34, per family. On-site babysitting is available. For more information, call 978-546-3551.

Rummage Sale

St. Mary's Episcopal Church Broadway in Rockport will hold its Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. Presorted, good quality clothing will be on sale; as well as white elephants, linens, books, CDs, DVDs and toys. Coffee and Nisu bread will be served. All proceeds benefit the church's outreach program, supporting individuals and agencies on Cape Ann, in the nation, and the world.

Navy Weekend

The Rockport Navy Committee (RocNavCom) and the Town of Rockport will be hosting The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Offshore Sail Training Squadron (OSTS) July 13 — 16. Five NA-44 foot sailboats arrive Friday morning and cast off Monday morning, and will be open for tours Saturday and Sunday, with midshipmen on hand, from 12 noon till 4 p.m. A replica of an 1812 USS Constitution gun deck arrives Sunday, with a master gun team in period uniforms giving hourly demonstrations on Bearskin Neck from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. US Navy (USN) sailors from Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island will also participate in social and sporting community events open to the public. For more information, follow the Rockport Navy Committee on Facebook, or visit: www.rocnavcom.org

Navy hosts needed

The RocNavCom needs families to host the forty midshipmen and ten advisors during their weekend in Rockport, July 13 — 16. The midshipmen range in age from 18 to 22. Families will be responsible for room and board Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and for transportating them to morning events and returning them to T-wharf Monday morning. Housing will hold to the Navy standard buddy system, so hosts must be able to accommodate at least two midshipmen or advisors. (Note; many of midshipmen's activities include meals). The weekend's success relies on the generous support of Rockport's residents and businesses. To help defer costs, a 50/50 raffle will be held. Tickets are available from committee members, and the drawing will be at the softball game at Evans Field on Saturday night (game starts at 6:30 p.m.). For more information, visit: www.rocnavcom.org or follow the Rockport Navy Committee on Facebook.

Scholarship fund

The Linda Wieditz Scholarship Fund is accepting donations. A scholarship, given in memory of the much beloved music teacher in the Rockport Public Schools, is presented at the Rockport High School graduation each year to one or more graduates pursuing music studies in higher education. Checks, made payable to the "Linda Wieditz Memorial Scholarship," should be mailed to: Linda Wieditz Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 191, Rockport, MA 01966.

Pathways volunteers

Pathways' Cape Ann Families 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.

Video Club for teens

Cape Ann TV is enrolling middle and high school students in its After School Video Club. The program, led by staff member Lisa Smith, meets Tuesdays, 3 to 5 p.m., at Cape Ann TV Studio, 38 Blackburn Center. Throughout the school year, students learn both studio and field production, brainstorm scripts, produce short creative videos, and produce interview style programming. Students develop hands-on experience with equipment and learn all aspects of video production. All club-produced programming will be aired on Channel 12. The $20 fee includes a year's membership to CATV. To register, contact Lisa Smith at 978-281-2443 or: lsmith@CapeAnnTV.org.

Musicians sought

Rockport Legion Band, a community band founded in 1932, is a non-audition musical group that plays all year, and is looking for competent musicians who play traditional concert band instruments. Players who played well in high school or college, but have "lapsed" are especially welcome. To attend a rehearsal, email rockportband@gmail.com or call 978-546-6199. The band rehearses Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at the American Legion Hall on Beach Street, Rockport. Visit www.rockportlegionband.wordpress.com.

Library home delivery

Rockport Public Library offers outreach services for local homebound residents. The outreach librarian delivers regular, large-print and audio books as well as periodicals and videos. Call 978-546-6934.

Rental, mortgage aid

Action Inc. has rental and mortgage assistance (TBRA/MBRA) money available from Rockport's Community Preservation Act (CPA) to help Rockport families and individuals facing financial hardships in keeping their housing. Call Stella at 978-282-1000, ext. 115, to check eligibility status.

Recovery programs

A variety of recovery programs meet weekly in Rockport.

Sunday — Alcoholics Anonymous "Women in Recovery" 2 to 3 p.m., First Congregational Church, School Street.

Monday — Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 24 Broadway.

Tuesday — Alcoholics Anonymous step meeting, noon to 1 p.m., First Baptist Church of Rockport, 2 High St.; Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, School Street.

Wednesday — Al-Anon group, 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Rockport, 2 High St., for friends and relatives of people with alcoholism.

Thursday — Alcoholics Anonymous closed book meeting, noon to 1 p.m., Rockport Baptist Church, 2 High St. Alcoholics Anonymous "Men in Recovery" men's speaker discussion meeting, 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church.

Friday — Alcoholics Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., First Baptist Church of Rockport, 2 High St.

Saturday — Alcoholics Anonymous, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Rockport, 2 High St. (in July). AA meets at the First Congregational Church, School Street, the rest of the year.

Church lift

The First Baptist Church of Rockport offers free rides to church every Sunday for anyone living on Cape Ann. If you are interested in catching a ride, contact the church at 978-546-6121 or www.FirstBaptistRockport.org.

Dog licenses

Dog licenses are now available at the town clerk's office during regular business hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10 for spayed or neutered dog or $16 for non-spayed or neutered. Rabies vaccination certificates must be presented at the time of registration. Licenses are due by May 31; a $5 late fee will be imposed for each month after that date.

Boating course

A seven-week boating course, approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and the state of Massachusetts, will be offered Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Sandy Bay Yacht Club, beginning May 1. The 14-hour introductory course is for both sail and power boaters. Topics include: navigation rules, chart work, GPS, marine radio, boat handling and trailering. Successfully completing the course meets the educational requirements for boat operation in all states. The course is free, but student materials cost $50 and may be shared. Open to all adults and children over 12, on a first-come basis. To register, call 978-546-3221.

Arts scholarship

The Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe has established a $500 scholarship to be awarded to a Cape Ann high school senior who has been accepted to a college theater arts program. Prerequisites include participation in high school drama programs and involvement in one CAST production. For an application, contact Ray Jenness at kjenness045@netzero.com or 73 High St., Rockport, MA 01966.

RAA classes

The Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St., offers these classes and sketch groups in its studio:

Figure sketch group (short pose) meets Mondays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Model takes several short poses progressing to 20 minutes. No instruction. $10. Meets year-round. No preregistration required. Peter DeNigris monitors. 508-662-9985.

Figure sketch group (long pose) meets Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Adequate time to study subject and complete works of art. All mediums. No instruction. $10. No preregistration. Fred Jillson monitors. 978-281-5144.

Drivers for seniors

RSVP Volunteers of the North Shore seeks volunteer medical transportation drivers. SeniorCare is in need of volunteers from Gloucester and Rockport for local and out-of-town appointments. Volunteers choose when and how often they drive. Drivers are compensated. Call 978-281-1750.

Parking stickers

Rockport transfer station and parking stickers expire on May 31. Stickers are now on sale at Town Hall, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m, to 2 p.m. and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The 2012 — 13 mail-in sticker forms are available at Town Hall or can be downloaded from Rockport's website: town.rockport.ma.us.

Housing assistance

Action Inc. of Gloucester has rental and mortgage assistance money available from the Rockport Community Preservation Committee to help families and individuals, living in Rockport who are presently facing a financial hardship, in keeping their housing. Please call Stella at Action, Inc. at 978-282-1000 ext. 115 to check if you could receive this assistance.

History museum

The Sandy Bay Historical Society museum on King Street is open Mondays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for research. Cost is $5 for nonmembers, free for members. Tours of the museum are also offered.

Tai Ji class

A tai ji class is held every Wednesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m., at Rockport Senior Center, on the second floor of the Community House. Taught by Meredith Morgan, the class is appropriate for beginners as well as those who have done tai ji in the past. Tai ji is a gentle movement class that benefits health and well-being.

Meditation class

The Vajramudra Center, 154 Granite St., holds free weekly meditation teaching and practice Tuesdays, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call Larry Wolf at 617-869-0666.

Car wash

The Rockport High School Class of 2015 will hold a car wash on Saturday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Department of Public Works yard off of Upper Main Street, behind the police station. Donations benefit the RHS freshman class.

Tennis Lessons

Rockport Recreation youth and adult summer tennis lessons start on Monday, June 25, at Rockport High School Tennis Courts. Admission is $50 — $80 per class. For more information, call Caitlin Chandler at 978-546-1309

COA summer trips

This summer, the Rockport COA is offering two motor coach excursions to Boston; Thursday, June 21, for a Fenway Park tour, with lunch at the No Name Restaurant and a visit to the U.S.S. Constitution & Quincy Market; $69 per senior; and Wednesday, July 11, for a narrated cruise aboard the Spirit of Boston, including a delicious buffet, an entertaining musical show, and a visit to the North End; $69 per senior. For information/reservations, call Diane at 978-546-2573.