Cape Ann Thrift Shop at the Trinity Congregational Church UCC, 70 Middle St., Gloucester, now is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
•PIEROGI MAKING CLASS: 6 p.m. Oct. 18 or 10 a.m. Oct. 19, River Valley Complex, Pulaski (former Pulaski Elementary School). $35 per class. For information or to register, call (724) 651-8130.
The ERTH Program will begin its 43rd year on Saturday, Oct. 5. The opening event will be a picnic at the south shelter of Fantle Memorial Park at noon.