GLOUCESTER
Pet Adoptathon: Cape Ann Animal Aid , 260 Main St., joins animal welfare organizations around the world for Pet Adoptathon 2008. The agency will be open today, noon-6 p.m. Goodie bags full of toys, coupons, and other animal-related goods will be given out with each adoption. Local vets will be on hand to answer questions, 2-4 p.m.capeannanimalaid.com or 978-283-6055.
ROWLEY
Library book sale and bake sale: The Friends of the Rowley Library will host its annual Book and Bake Sale, today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the library's front lawn, 141 Main St. (Route 1A). Books for all ages, DVDs, games, and baked goods will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go toward the benefit of library programs. In the event of rain, the sale will be held indoors. 978-948-2850, rowleylibrary.org.
SALEM
Witch City Welcome: The House of the Seven Gables, 1 Turner St., offers a new program called the Witch City Welcome. Salem residents may enjoy the seaside gardens, views of the harbor, and a stroll through the museum store free of charge. Interested residents will need to present valid identification at the admissions desk to receive the Salem Resident-Only Grounds Pass. Residents interested in taking the tour of the Mansion and Nathaniel Hawthorne's Birthplace will need to purchase a ticket. 978-744-0991, 7gables.org.
NEW CASTLE, N.H.
Garden club presentation: Great Island Garden Club presents "Your Garden Shouldn't Make You Crazy," gardening advice by C.L. Fornari, May 6, 9:30 a.m., at New Castle Common Recreation Building, 301 Wentworth Road. $5 donation. 603-436-5697.
REGIONAL
Watertown: 300 tickets will be sold for Rotary Club $10,000 benefit raffle. Drawing May 8, 7-10 p.m. at Tile Showcase, 291 Arsenal St. 617-924-8240.
Newton: Gateways offers programs for Jewish children ages 2-4 with disabilities and their parents at Solomon Schechter Day School, Lower Campus, 60 Stein Circle. $10. May 4, Israel Investigation. 617-630-9010.
Newton: Girls Teen Spin, six-week group fitness class for teenage girls, meets Thursdays 4-4:45 p.m. beginning May 8 at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St. $75. 617-558-6462.
Newton: "Allergen-Free Foods: An Insider's Peek at Manufacturing and Shopping for Families with Food Allergies" May 6, 7 p.m. at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Free. 781-444-7778.
Newton: "Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh" will be screened May 7, 7 p.m. at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St. Free. choosingtoparticipate.org.
Newton: Park and Recreation Department seeks athletes ages 50 and up to compete at State Games in June in volleyball, basketball, track, walking, table tennis, swimming, golf. 617-796-1506.
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