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Lyceum program postponed
The Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library's book talk with author Jean Sausele Knodt titled "Nine Thousand Straws," previously scheduled for Thursday, July 30, has been postponed until fall. Call 978-281-9763.
Help rebuild city GOP
The Gloucester Republican City Committee meets at 7 tonight at 101 Western Ave., hosted by Rick Maybury. Guests will include state Sen. Bruce Tarr and state Rep. Brad Hill. Please RSVP via e-mail or phone if you have not already. If you are not already a member of the committee, you are most definitely welcome to join us. You can RSVP with Lucas Noble 978-394-1648l or lukejnoble@yahoo.com
Hearing clinic
A free hearing clinic will be offered Monday, July 27, 9 a.m. to noon, at Rose Baker Senior Center. Joseph Sarofeen, hearing aid specialist at Rogers Hearing Solutions, offers hearing tests, family counseling, and cleaning and repairing of hearing aids at no charge. Appointments are required; call the Council on Aging at 978-281-9765.
Group motorcycle rides
Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to take part in a weekly "grub run" on Thursday nights. Participants will leave from the downtown Dunkin' Donuts at 7 p.m. The group rides for about an hour, stops to eat and rides home a different route, weather permitting. The group is usually back in Gloucester by 9:30 p.m. All are welcome. The group also schedules a Provincetown run, a Laconia run and a Kimball Farms Ice Cream run.
Food stamps screening
Cape Ann Food Pantry provides food stamps eligibility screenings with a trained outreach coordinator. Call 978-283-6776, ext. 201.
VNA Care Network
VNA Care Network, a nonprofit home health care, hospice and wellness provider, provides stipends to women with breast cancer who need financial assistance for medications, co-payments, transportation to treatment and other things that will help increase their access to treatment and support their recovery. Women must be residents of eastern or central Massachusetts to qualify. This program is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Call registered nurse Joan Schaefer at 888-663-3688, ext. 1264, or e-mail jschaefer@vnacarenetwork.org.
Moose Lodge meat raffle
Cape Ann Moose Lodge 1471, 262 Main St., will hold a meat raffle every Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $5 for three for members and guests. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the lodge or the night of the raffle.
Weight Watchers meeting
A Weight Watchers meeting is held at the Gloucester Fraternity Club, 27 Webster St., every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Clothing donations
AMVETS Post 32 collects clothing for adults for distribution at Massachusetts veterans hospitals. New or clean used clothing in good condition is needed. Clothing may be dropped off at AMVETS Post 32, 14 Prospect St., weekdays after 10 a.m. To arrange for pickup, call Tom Glenn at 978-283-7516. AMVETS also collects flip-tops from aluminum cans for recycling. Proceeds benefit AMVETS' veterans hospital programs.
Medical insurance help
For seniors and low-income residents who need help with health insurance forms or information, SHINE counselor Sefatia Romeo is at the Rose Baker Senior Center on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the Council on Aging at 978-281-9765 to schedule an appointment.
Knitting, crocheting group
A group meets Tuesdays to knit and crochet items for veterans and other worthy causes, 10 a.m. to noon, at Rose Baker Senior Center. Donations of yarn are always accepted. New members are welcome to join. Stop in or call the Council on Aging at 978-281-9765.
Free HIV/AIDS testing
Free HIV/AIDS testing is held every Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Addison Gilbert Hospital, third floor. Use the Washington Street entrance. No appointment is necessary. Call Mayra Rivera at 978-853-8633.
Summer programs
The Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center will offer the following summer programs:
Marine Science, for students entering grades seven through nine, meets Aug. 3 to 7, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $150 for members, $175 for nonmembers. Space is limited.
Open Lab Hours, for families with children ages 6 and older, will be held Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m., July and August. Free for up to three family members with the price of admission.
Creature of the Week, for prekindergartners and early elementary school students, meets Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., July and August. Children ages 3 and 4 must be accompanied by an adult. Free with the price of admission. Space is limited.
For more information, call 978-281-0470.
Bay View Brotherhood Club
Bay View Brotherhood Club Inc. holds a meeting the second Tuesday of every month at Brotherhood Club Hall, 889 Washington St., at 7 p.m.
Military family members
Gloucester military family members may call the Gloucester Office of Veterans' Services at 978-281-9740 to register their active-duty family members. Military members' names will be announced during upcoming city ceremonies.
Rotary Club
The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Elks Club, 100 Atlantic Road.
Counseling for veterans
Many veterans experience difficulty in adjusting to problems they face in civilian life after having served in combat. The Lowell Vet Center offers counseling at the Gloucester Veterans Center for area veterans and their families, free of charge. To schedule an appointment, call the Gloucester Office of Veterans' Services at 978-281-9740.
Constituent service visit
State Sen. Bruce Tarr will hold a constituent service visit Friday, July 31, 12:30 p.m., at the Rose Baker Senior Center. All are welcome. Call the Council on Aging at 978-281-9765 to schedule an appointment, or stop in.
Local artists sought
The Retail Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Gloucester Sidewalk Days (formerly the Sidewalk Bazaar) July 30, 31 and Aug. 1, on Main Street. Local artists and artisans are invited to participate alongside resident merchants. For application information, call 978-283-1601 or visit www.CapeAnnVacations.com.
Vacation Bible School
Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., will offer a vacation Bible school, for children ages 4 to 10, July 27 to 31, from 9 a.m. to noon, with a registration time of 8:45 a.m. The week-long program will take children back in time to 1st century Rome, where the early Christian church was formed and flourished, despite adversity. To sign up, call 978-283-2345 and leave a message, including any health concerns or food allergies. All are welcome.
Raiders registration
The Raiders will be hold football and cheerleading registration at the Gloucester Police Station on Friday, July 31, 5 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to noon; Friday, Aug. 7, 5 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is $65 per child, with a $100 cap per family. All C team players, ages 7 to 9, play for free. Players must be 7 before Aug. 31 to be eligible to play. After Aug. 8 there will be a $10 late registration fee. For more information, call Mary-Alice Curcuru at 978-281-1087.
Viking registration
The East Gloucester Viking Youth Program will hold football and cheerleading signups in the East Gloucester School yard, by the equipment shed, on Friday, July 31, 5 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to noon; Friday, Aug. 7, 5 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to noon. Children must be 7 years old by Aug. 31. A copy of a birth or sports certificate is mandatory for all first time players. Cost is $80 per child, with a $160 family cap. All families with participating players/cheerleaders will be asked to volunteer one hour of their time to the organization this year. Visit http://goviking.org.
Summer lunch program
The Open Door Summer Lunch Program will provide free lunch to children under 18 in Gloucester and Rockport. The program will run Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., until Aug. 28, at these Gloucester locations: The Open Door, YMCA, Riverdale Park, and Willowood Gardens. Lunches are also available at Kitefield Road in Rockport. The program is funded through the USDA and sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Education. No registration or sign-up is necessary. Call 978-283-6776 or visit www.foodpantry.org.
PACE program
To learn more about PACE (Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly, a nonprofit organization that can help to coordinate medical care, social activities, transportation and more for eligible seniors, stop by 29A Emerson Ave. in Gloucester on the second Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. Call 978-675-9500.
Gardens sought
The Gloucester Civic and Garden Council is looking for Gloucester's most beautiful gardens and plantings. Nominate your own garden or any garden or planting that you particularly like. Awards will be given in the fall for best door yard garden, container planting, window box, sign, and home or business landscaping. To nominate a garden or planting, send call Donna at 978-281-2177 or Carolyn at 978-283-9129.
Assault prevention for women
Mahaney's Uechi Karate Academy, 2A Pond Road, will offer an assault prevention seminar for women Saturday, Aug. 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn how to reduce your risk of being assaulted in any social setting. Wear comfortable clothing. Cost is $10. All proceeds benefit HAWC and Wellspring House. Preregistration is required; call Deborah Mahaney at 978-282-0629.
Morning at the Museum
Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St., will present Morning at the Museum, a drop-off program for children ages 6 to 10, from 10 to 11:15 a.m., on these days: Aug. 4, Choo Choo; Aug. 6, Calico; Aug. 11, Robin Hood; Aug. 13, Emperor's New Clothes; Aug. 18, Maybelle the Cable Car; and Aug. 20, Life Story. Cost is $10 per child, $5 for each additional sibling. Space is limited. Reservations are required; contact Courtney Richardson at 978-283-0455, ext. 12, or courtneyrichardson@capeannmuseum.org.
Art Haven summer programs
Cape Ann Art Haven will offer a variety of youth and adult art classes from now until Aug. 30. Registration is open for these programs:
Mural Painting, for grades three through eight, meets Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $100 per week or $300 per month.
Darkroom Photography, for grades five through nine, meets Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $80 per week or $280 per month.
Youth Clayworks, for grades three through five, meets Monday and Wednesday, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $10 per class, $20 per week or $60 per month.
Youth Paint and Draw, for grades three through five, meets Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $10 per class, $20 per week or $60 per month.
Family Studio, for all ages with an adult, meets Friday, 2:30 to 4 p.m. There is a $10 class fee, $5 for each additional child.
Open Studio, for grades five through nine, meets Monday through Friday, noon to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per class, $40 per week or $150 per month.
Scholarships are available. For more information, call 978-283-3888, visit www.arthaven.org or stop by 180B Main St.
Northern Essex WIC
Northern Essex WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. The Gloucester office is in the Gloucester Family Health Center, 302 Washington St.
North Shore Friends
The North Shore Friends (Quakers) meet every Sunday at 10 a.m. Call 978-283-4585.
AWANA Kids Club
AWANA is a Christian kids club that mixes fun games and activities with thoughtful devotions and Bible memorization. The club is open to children in preschool through grade six. The group meets Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St. Call 978-281-3941.
Adult Learning Center
Wellspring Adult Learning Center, at Sawyer Free Library, offers free tutoring in English (ESOL), GED test preparation, and math and literacy skill building. The center is open Monday from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Call 978-281-9763, ext. 23.
Weight loss clinic
Whether trying to lose a significant amount of weight or drop a few stubborn pounds, Cape Ann Weight Loss Clinic can provide help. Your individualized program is developed based upon your goals, identified during a thorough health assessment. Over five weeks, fitness director Nicole Bembridge will help you implement your program, including proper nutritional guidance and motivation. Class length is one hour and 15 minutes and includes unlimited e-mail and phone contact. Contact Nicole Bembridge, 978-283-0470, or bembridgen@northshoreymca.org for more information. Space is limited.
Second Glance Thrift Shop
Second Glance Thrift Shop, 2 Pond Road, is open Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop sells low-cost clothing, shoes, books, housewares, CDs, furniture, linens, jewelry, knickknacks and artwork. The donation center entrance is located at the left-hand end of the building and is open to receive clean, salable donations during regular business hours. Tax receipts are available upon request. Donations may not be left outside after hours. All proceeds support The Open Door/Cape Ann Food Pantry. Call 978-283-4298.
Homebuyer workshop
The Gloucester Housing Authority, 259 Washington St., will offer a four-night workshop for first-time homebuyers Aug. 12, 19, 26 and 27, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Local guest speakers will talk about safe mortgages, credit scores, down payment grants, when to contact a realtor, home inspections, foreclosure prevention, buying foreclosed properties, legal issues, insurance and more. Class size is limited. Cost is $49. Preregister by printing the form at www.ghama.com, calling Kathy Erkkila at 978-281-4770, ext. 110, or stopping by the office. There is a discount for early registration. Full attendance will earn the certificate for MassHousing, MHP loans and most lotteries. All course materials and light refreshments are included. Preference is given to low-income households in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex and Ipswich. Residents qualify if they have not owned a home in three years. The program is cosponsored by GHA and Gloucester's grants office.
Handyman program for seniors
The Council on Aging will offer a new Handyman Program for seniors residents. A local retired carpenter is offering his services for inside and outside small carpentry jobs, repairs, yard work, odd jobs and furniture repairs. To set up an appointment with the handyman, call Claire at 978-281-9765.
Rebecca's story hour
A story hour will be held Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at 1123 Washington St., until Aug. 19. The program includes stories, music and arts and crafts. All parents and children are welcome.
Relay for Life fundraiser
Cape Ann Relay for Life's Team Friends for Friends is holding a fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society. Team members are looking for donated prom gowns, which will be offered to the general public at a sale to be held in the fall. Gowns may be dropped off at Gloucester High School, or picked up by a team member. For more information, contact Sue at 508-843-3320 or stmuise@gmail.com.
Upcoming trips
Twin Lights Tours will attend the 24th annual "Pops by the Sea" on the Hyannis Village Green with maestro Keith Lockhart and guest conductor Angie Dickinson on Aug. 2. The trip features brunch at the Daniel Webster Inn in Sandwich Village, a tour of the Heritage Museum and Gardens, reserved seating for the Boston Pops concert and pre-concert entertainment, and transportation to and from Hyannis. From Sept. 18 to 20, the group will travel to Baltimore, Md., to attend two Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles games. The trip features a two-night stay at the Maritime Conference Center, reserved seating for two games at Camden Yards, a full breakfast at the hotel, a narrated tour of Camden Yards, a narrated sightseeing tour of Baltimore, and a narrated harbor cruise. Space is limited. For details, contact Rosa Ladd at 978-580-4455 or rosa.ladd@yahoo.com.
'Stories, Songs and More'
"Stories, Songs and More," a series of storytelling programs at Stage Fort Park, will be held every Tuesday at 10 a.m., until Aug. 4. Storytellers Lucille LePage and Alicia Quintano present a festive, hourlong program of stories, songs and on-your-feet-fun for children and families. The series is supported in part by the Gloucester Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency; local businesses and the Sawyer Free Library. The program, which is in its 20th season, takes place near the Antonio Gentile Bandstand in good weather and on the porch of the Welcoming Center on rainy or very hot days. Free; all welcome. Participants should bring a blanket or chair. Call 978-281-6304 or 978-281-3524.
Porch tour
The Annisquam Village Players will present "The Porches of Annisquam" tour Friday, July 31, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. See private views of Lobster Cove, the Annisquam River and Ipswich Bay. Admission is $25 per person. Call 978-281-0358.
Evening with Tony Bennett
Cape Ann Travelers will travel to the South Shore Music Theater for an evening with Tony Bennett on Aug. 15 and 16. The trip will feature a pre-theater dinner with reserved premium seating, an overnight stay at the Radison Hotel at Plymouth Harbor, breakfast, free time in Plymouth and roundtrip deluxe motorcoach. Cost is $339 per person twin. Space is limited. For fliers, call Marcia Hahn at 978-546-9350.
Holy Family Women's Guild
The Holy Family Women's Guild will hold a bake sale on July 30 and 31 at the Sidewalk Bazaar. Bakers are needed. To sign up, call Helen Downey at 978-283-7391. To donate some time at the bake sale table, call Hilary Oliver at 978-283-1159. The first meeting of the new year will take place Tuesday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m., at Msgr. Sullivan Hall. The business meeting will be followed by a social and refreshments. The social will include a Farmers' Market Auction. Members are asked to bring an item from their garden: fruits, vegetables, flowers or plants. The bid will be a maximum of $3. Dues of $10 are payable at this time. Guests are welcome.
Museum guided tours
Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St., will offer daily guided tours led by docents trained in teaching the public about the museum's art, history and material culture collections. Through Aug. 30, guided tours will be offered Tuesdays through Saturdays at 11 a.m., with additional tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tours are free with the price of museum admission; $8 for adults, $6 for Cape Ann residents, seniors and students; free for children younger than 12 and museum members. Visit www.capeannmuseum.org. Private group tours are available through advance reservation; call Jeanette Smith at 978-283-0455, ext. 11.
White-Ellery House tours
Cape Ann Museum will offer guided tours of the White-Ellery House, a First Period structure built in 1709 on Gloucester's historic Town Green (now the Grant Circle rotary) and moved to its present location at 244 Washington St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the following days: Aug. 1, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3. The tours are free and open to the public. Call 978-283-0455 or visit www.capeannmuseum.org.
NSAA auction
The North Shore Arts Association will hold its live and silent auction gala Saturday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. All live and silent auction paintings will be on display at the NSAA, and silent and absentee bidding will be open July 31 to Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. The auction event will feature passed hors d'oeuvres by Duckworth's Bistrot, an open wine bar and live music by What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? Seating is limited. Tickets are $25 per person. For tickets, call 978-283-1857 or visit www.nsarts.org.
Chargers registration
The Chargers Youth program will hold football and cheerleading registration at the Scout House on Concord Street on Friday, July 31, 5 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to noon; Friday, Aug. 7, 5 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to noon. Second- through eighth-graders are eligible to play (football players must be 7 years old). Call Fran at 978-526-4314 or Brenda at 978-281-3260 for more information.
Nights on the Neck
The Rocky Neck Art Colony will host Nights on the Neck, an evening of gallery receptions and entertainment, on Thursday, Aug. 6, 5 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature Three Sheets to the Wind, Todd Brunel, Leigh Calabrese, David Kirkdorffer and UNDO, and Boston Hoop Troop.
Art in the Park program
The Cape Ann YMCA and the city of Gloucester will sponsor a free Art in the Park program on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, at Stage Fort Park. All ages are welcome to join local artists to work on art projects that explore the world around us. E-mail Katy Milne at Milnek@northshoreymca.org for more information.
Windhover retreat
The fifth annual Windhover retreat, "Meditations on Becoming the Divine," will take place Aug. 24 to 30, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., a the Windhover Center for the Performing Arts in Rockport. This week of powerful teachings and meditations with Venerable Sumati Marut, Lindsay Crouse and Rick Blue will reveal how people can let go of the limits they place on themselves. While the retreat is based on Buddhist principles, everyone is welcome. Call Fawntice McCain at 310-573-6288 or 978-282-4996.
'The Breath of Life'
Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., presents a limited two-week engagement of David Hare's "The Breath of Life" until Aug. 2. Directed by Eric C. Engel, the production features Elliot Norton Award winners Nancy E. Carroll and Paula Plum. Performances are July 29 through Aug. 1 at 8 p.m.; Aug. 1 at 3 p.m.; and Aug. 2 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $37, $32 for senior citizens and students. A limited amount of discount tickets are available to Cape Ann residents for all Wednesday and Thursday performances. The theater is air-conditioned. For reservations, call 978-281-4433 or visit www.gloucesterstage.org.
Riverdale Rockets sign ups
The Riverdale Rockets will hold football and cheerleading sign ups at the O'Maley field concession stand on the following days: Friday, July 31, 5 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 to 11 a.m.; Friday, Aug. 7, 5 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 to 11 a.m. All first-year players of all levels are encouraged to sign up. Cost is $80 per child, with a $140 family cap.
Youth sailing sessions
The Sail Gloucester Community Boating Center Inc. will offer morning sessions for children ages 8 to 12 from 9 a.m. to noon, and afternoon sessions for children ages 13 to 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Any youth ages 8 to 18 can learn to sail for $1. Adult membership, which will help fund the program, is $300 for the year. Visit www.sailgloucester.com for more information.
Art Haven party
Cape Ann Art Haven will host an anniversary party and fundraiser Friday, July 31, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., to celebrate being open for a year and recently receiving its official tax-exempt status. A silent auction and art raffle will kick off the evening of free food and darkroom tours. Student and staff artwork will be on display. A tour will leave the studio at 5:15 p.m. to unveil two murals painted by summer program participants on Supreme Roast Beef and Cape Ann Business Incubators.
'Taming of the Shrew'
Tickets are now on sale for Theatre in the Pines' production of "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare. Performances will be held at the outdoor theater at Windhover in Rockport on July 31, Aug. 1, 7, 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 2 at 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and at The Bookstore in Gloucester.
Brown bag program
Brown bag food packages will be available Friday, July 31, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., at the Rose Baker Senior Center, for those who have registered to participate in the program. Call the Council on Aging at 978-281-9765. The Open Door Food Pantry, SeniorCare Inc. and the Council on Aging sponsor this program.
Fish Box Derby
The 2009 Fish Box Derby will take place Sunday, Sept. 20, at high noon. The free event is open to children ages 8 to 14. Participants must register before Aug. 30. A mandatory pre-race inspection will take place Sunday, Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. For details and simple rules, call 978-281-6057 or 978-283-1932, or visit www.fishboxderby.org.
Seniors celebrate birthdays
The Council on Aging celebration for seniors who have birthdays or anniversaries during July will be held Wednesday, July 29, at 12:15 p.m., at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Seniors can call 978-281-9765 to register their special days.
Seniors at the Sidewalk Bazaar
Seniors will participate in this year's annual Sidewalk Bazaar on July 30 and 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., outside of the Rose Baker Senior Center. Donations of white elephant items and homebaked goods are needed. Proceeds support Senior Center activities. Call 978-281-9765.
Washington, D.C. tour
Cape Ann Seniors will tour Washington, D.C., Nov. 12 to 15. Experience the new Capitol Visitors' Center, the Air and Space Museum, the Tourmobile "Ride Through History," which includes all monuments and Arlington National Cemetery, and an evening "nightlight" ride of the illuminated monuments. The trip includes three nights deluxe accommodations, two breakfasts and two dinners, and escorted roundtrip motorcoach. Cost is $689 per person twin. For fliers, call Marcia Hahn at 978-546-9350.
GHS Cheerleaders mini camp
The Gloucester High School cheerleaders mini camp will be held Aug. 4 to 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the high school Fieldhouse. Camp is open to all children ages 5 to 14. Cost is $75 for the first child, $60 for each additional child. Registration will be held Tuesday, July 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the GHS atrium. Call Patty Marques at 978-283-7098.
Seafood Retirees meet
The Seafood Retirees Group will meet Monday, July 27, 1 p.m., at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Call 978-281-9765.
Kindergarten enrollment
Families who have not yet enrolled children who will be starting kindergarten in September should do so as soon as possible. As the schools are currently full, families who live in the Beeman Memorial and Plum Cove Elementary school districts should enroll through the district office, located at 6 School House Road, on Thursdays.
Gloucester Sidewalk Days
The Retail Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will host Gloucester Sidewalk Days on July 30 and 31 and Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The Main Street event is an evolution of the traditional Bazaar, which celebrated its golden anniversary in 2008. Gloucester Sidewalk Days will incorporate outdoor dining, live music, children's activities and local artist participation. Call 978-283-1601 or e-mail info@CapeAnnChamber.com.
