saturday, may 26
Gloucester Garden Club's "Hello Spring!" plant sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Western Avenue, beside the tennis court. Good, diverse selection of perennials from members' gardens, reasonably priced and well suited for local growing.
Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sheedy Park, 88 Pleasant St. Household items. Outdoors on Shepherd Street side. Call Micky at 978-515-7478 before5 p.m.
BankGloucester's 125th anniversary customer appreciation day, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 160 Main Street lobby. Refreshments and free raffle. For information, call 978-283-8200.
Penny Sale at Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall, 148 Prospect St. A good selection of sweet bread, groceries and baked goods.
Annisquam Sewing Circle's plant sale, 8 to 11 a.m., Annisquam Village Hall; annuals, perennials hanging baskets, hydrangeas, roses. 40 Leonard St., Gloucester.
Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team's fundraiser yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., co-hosted by Kestral Educational Adventures on Commercial St., next to St. Peter's parking area. Donations needed: good quality clothing, small furniture, books, toys, sports and household goods. Call Cora at 978-281-5326.
Sunday, May 27
Open House to celebrate the opening of the new Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, 12 noon to 4 p.m., 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester. All are welcome at this wonderful new facility!
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
Tuesday May 29
"Big Brother Big Sister" door-to-door clothing drive, seeking Gloucester residents' donations of clothing and small household items. To schedule a pick up at your home call 1-800-483-5503 or email: donate@bbbsfoundation.org. All donations tax deductible.
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.
Thursday, May 31
Lego Club meets, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Children's Library at Sawyer Free Library. For kids ages 6 and up. Please register in the Children's Library, or call 978-281-9763 x18.
Friday, june 1
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, june 2
Holy Family Guild's Strawberry Festival, plant sale and "General Store," 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the Rectory lawn, Prospect St. (in case of rain, in the Parish Hall). To donate help, plants, baskets, preserves, etc., call Jane Marshall 978-283-5111.
"Saving the Sweetbay Magnolia" hike, 1 to 3 p.m., Ravenswood Park. ( members $8, nonmembers $10). Join The Trustees as we journey the Great Magnolia Swamp trails. Ages 10 and older. Register in advance at 978-281-8400, or visit: capeann@ttor.org.
Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sheedy Park, 88 Pleasant St. Household items. Outdoors on Shepherd Street side. Call Micky at 978-515-7478 before5 p.m.
wednesday, june 6
GFC Ladies Auxiliary Beach Blanket meeting, 6 p.m. at 27 Webster St., with an indoor barbecue. For reservations, Reservations call Barbara at 978-282-4704. For ride, call Annette at 508-320-3788.
Friday, june 8
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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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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