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September 22, 2012

Rockport Calendar

Anonymous Gloucester Daily Times The Gloucester Daily Times Sat Sep 22, 2012, 01:32 AM EDT

Saturday, Sept. 22

Sandy Bay Historical Society clean-up day, Haskins Hospital property, top of Summit Avenue, Rockport. Rain date: Sept. 29. Bring clippers, rakes, work gloves and insect repellent. To sign up, call 978-546-9533 or 978-546-8428.

“Snakes of New England and the World” live animal exhibit, 10 a.m., Toad Hall Bookstore, 47 Main St. See native and exotic snakes close up. With local snake expert Rick Roth.

Rockport Democrats committee meeting, 10:30 a.m., Rockport Public Library, Brenner Room, to discuss the upcoming election and elect a chair. Free. 978-546-3754.

Fly Amero at Old Sloop Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 12 School St. Chick and Ellen open. Tickets $10 at oldsloopcoffeehouse.org, Gloucester Music or Toad Hall Bookstore.

Sunday, Sept. 23

Cape Ann Bicycle Tour, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 30 miles, starts at Halibut Point. Helmet/water bottle required. Bring bike or rent one. Experienced in uphill and fast descents, 3-5 hours, six stops and lunch (BYO or buy) Members, $30; nonmembers, $50. Call 978-281-8400.

Monday, Sept. 24

Hula Hoop Dance & Workout Class, 6 to 7 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway, $30/four classes, $8 drop in fee. 978-546-1309.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

Preschool Story Hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library. 978-546-6934.

Thursday, Sept. 27

Birthday celebration day at Rockport Senior Center, with cake, ice cream and free raffles. For reservations, call 978-546-2573.

Pigeon Cove Circle potluck supper, 6 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 1

Rockport American Legion Auxiliary Unit 98 meets, 7 p.m., Legion Hall (first meeting of 2012). Girl State Representatives of this past school year. Refreshments will be served.

Rockport Senior Citizen Day at Topsfield Fair, bus leaves Rockport Depot at 9:30 a.m., departs from fair for trip back home at 2 p.m. Bus fare is $7, tickets at the gate, $8. Space is limited, call 978-546-2573 to reserve seat.

Hula Hoop Dance & Workout Class, 6 to 7 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway, $30/four classes, $8 drop in fee. 978-546-1309.

Tuesday, Oct. 2

Preschool Story Hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library. 978-546-6934.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

Foxwoods away-day for Rockport seniors, bus departs Rockport Depot at 7:30 a.m., returns about 7:30 p.m. $25 fee includes motor coach, free buffet and $15 Keno.

Preschool Story Hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library. 978-546-6934.

Saturday, Oct. 13

Rockport HarvestFest, all day celebrations of coastal New England autumn fare, fun, music and art. With a scarecrow contest, scarecrow stroll, scarecrow parade, pumpkin-painting, guitar-making, local foods, seafoods and all day cooking demos. www.rockportartfestivals.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Preschool Story Hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library. 978-546-6934.

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Preschool Story Hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library. 978-546-6934.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

Preschool Story Hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library. 978-546-6934.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

Preschool Story Hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library. 978-546-6934.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

Preschool Story Hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library. 978-546-6934.

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Preschool Story Hour, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Rockport Public Library. 978-546-6934.