Monday Essentials: Watercolors, History and the Sea

1. Weather Watch:

Monday's forecast calls for sun and a high temperature of 70. 

• Sunrise: 5:39 a.m.
• High tide: 11:14 a.m.
• Low tide: 5:01 p.m.
• Sunset: 7:57 p.m.

2. Recreation on the Table: 

Recreation and Parks Commission members will take up field work, community center usage and program updates when they meet Monday, Aug. 5,  at 7 at the Community Center, 10 Humphrey St.

3. Historical Commission: 

The Marblehead Historical Commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Abbot Hall and take up Abbot Hall preservation and grants as well as other preservation items.

4. Feathers and Fur:

Attend a watercolor painting workshop, "Portraits of Pets and Wildlife," with local artist Yetti Frenkel on Wednesday, Aug. 7,  at 6:30 p.m. at the Abbot Public Library, 

5. Marblehead Maritime Festival: 

The festival from August 8 - 11 will include the Lee Mansion, kayaking, the Schooner Ardelle, live music, a talk by Leighton O'Connor, a Bags tournament and a beer truck.