North Shore news in brief (2024)

Living History recreates Revolutionary Salem

On Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, National Park Service staff at Salem Maritime National Historic Site and scores of living history volunteers will host a series of events at the Derby Wharf (160 Derby Street) to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the arrival of British General Thomas Gage in Salem. The commemoration will be highlighted by a weekend-long, historically accurate encampment of some of New England’s finest living history practitioners portraying soldiers, officers, and legislators, as well as the loyalist and patriot citizens of Salem. Conflict, divisiveness, and uncertainty permeated colonial communities in the years before and during the American Revolution, voiced by volunteers, re-enacting how soldiers lived, drilled, dressed and ate. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine) Sunday begins with an 18th century church service at St. Peter’s Church, 24 St. Peter St., Salem. A full schedule of events is posted at https://go.nps.gov/British-Encampment.

Make Your Pet a Star!

The Friends of Beverly Animals (FOBA) is again seeking pet photos for our upcoming calendar. Send a favorite photo (no more than three of each pet, please) of dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, any animal you care about, as long as it’s a good, clear and interesting photo. The deadline for submission is Aug. 10. Email to fobacalendar@gmail.com and include the words “2025 calendar” in the email subject line. Photos should be good quality (at least 100 dpi or 4″x6″ in size), not blurry or dark, with no people (or people parts in them. Identify the animal(s) by name and owner’s name. Extra consideration may be given to rescues and those adopted through FOBA, so note if it has. Receipt of your photos will be acknowledged, but please be patient because we receive a lot of photos! For more information, go to friendsofbeverlyani

June at Beverly Library

Check www.beverlypubliclibrary.org/events for a full listing of our events at all locations for all ages. For questions about any of our programs contact Ona at ridenour@noblenet.org.

Monday, June 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Interactive Author Talk — Join Hidden Systemsartist and author Dan Nott for a workshop on nonfiction comics and cartooning, and his take on Beverly’s new solar project. Grades 6+ welcome! This project was made possible by the Accelerating Climate Resiliency grant program.

Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Summer Reading Kickoff on the Beverly Common-- “Read, Renew, Repeat.” Enjoy and dance to the music of DJ Kim Collins. Lawn games, a Storywalk®, tickets to Topsfield Fair. All ages welcome, from grandparents to grandkids. (If rain, June 18)

Free Summer lunches at Peabody Institute Library

The Peabody Library’s Main Branch, 82 Main St., Peabody, will be serving free lunches in the Courtyard for children and teens throughout the summer from Monday, July 8 until Aug. 21. Lunch will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 27 to July 6. Lunch will be served Mondays and Wednesdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays there will be crafts and supplies for people to create with, and Wednesdays will be water play for children to play outside with water toys, weather depending. If the weather is too hot or raining, we’ll move inside There is no registration required for these events. Lunches are for children and teens up too age 18. This program is brought to you by Peabody Public Schools, Citizens Inn, Project Bread, Child Nutrition Outreach Program, and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This event is open to all ages. For more information, visit: https://peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/free-summer-lunch-for-kids-and-teens-29/us — or call 978-531-0100.

Topsfield Fair Movie Night

Join the Topsfield Fair for a free screening of “Encanto” a Disney animated film, on Thursday, June 27. from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Arena on the fairgrounds. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for movie start at 6:30 p.m. Popcorn, and parking are free too. Plus, food trucks will be site for snacks! Registration is required to ensure everyone can be accommodated and to communicate in case of changes or cancellations. Registration required at: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/event/topsfield-fair-movie-night. Bring lawn seating or blanket. (limited seating on the bleachers) but plenty of room on the Arena floor. An adult caretaker must be present, and no ball play is allowed in the Arena.

Pride Picnic

The Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody will hold a Pride Picnic hosted by our LGBTeen Hangout volunteers, on Saturday, June 29, from noon to 3 p.m, to celebrate the end of Pride Month. Bring your own picnic baskets, food, chairs, and blankets and celebrate your pride with us outside in the Courtyard. This event is free and open to the public of all ages, but registration is required to enter the Picnic Basket Raffle. For more information visit: https://peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peabody-institute-library-pride-picnic/ or call 978-531-0100.

Free Community Dinner, June 15

The Salem Food Policy Council will host its first Longest Table event, an outdoor dinner on the Congress Street bridge between Derby and Peabody Streets on Saturday, June 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. Catered by the Salem nonprofit Root, the event celebrates the work of Salem Food Policy Council and its member organizations, to improve access to healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant foods in Salem. The dinner will feature Cuban chicken with all the trimmings. All Salem community members are welcome. Please note: Congress Street will be closed between Derby and Peabody Streets from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and there will be no parking on either side of the Congress Street bridge. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-longest-table-food-friends-for-all-tickets-893704112057?aff=oddtdtcreator. There will be an alternate rain location in Shetland Park. Check Facebook.com/SalemFoodforAll) and salemma.gov.

Salem High 60th reunion

The Salem High School Class of 1964 60th reunion will be held Thursday, Aug. 29, in the Waterfront Room at the Danversport, 161 Elliott St., Danvers, from 4-8 p.m. The event will be an informal dinner buffet, cost will be $65 per person, all inclusive. Cash bar will be available, a 50/50 raffle, and classmate-supplied door prizes are welcome. Make checks payable to “Salem High School Class of 1964” and mail to Jim Solovicos, 10 Sylvia Road, Peabody, MA 01960.

Watercolor Workshop

Artist Brooke Lambert will lead a free introductory Watercolor Workshop at The South Branch Library, 78 Lynn St, Peabody on Thursday, June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn techniques in color mixing, observational painting, and composition at your own pace in a relaxed and welcoming environment. This class will cover wet on wet and wet on dry, masking, pressing, shading and light techniques, ink washes, and pattern making. All materials will be provided. This program is supported in part by a grant from the City of Peabody Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency (www.massculturalcouncil.org). Registration is required at: peabodylibrary.org/calendar

Spring strolls through Glen Magna Farm

The Glen Magna Farms gardening staff has mowed paths throughout the back edges of the property so you can take a stroll through the wildflowers coming into the summer season. Sturdy shoes and bug spray are recommended. This is a great bird watching spot, so binoculars are suggested. No pets or picnicking. Mornings are best as there are often private events planned for afternoons and evenings. Please note if the area is closed for a special event. Learn more about Glen Magna Farms, a property of the Danvers Historical Society, is at 11 Page St., Danvers, Visit: www.danvershistory.org/visit-us/glen-magna-farms/. Questions Call 978-777-1666

Arts Fest Beverly

Beverly Main Streets will host their 21st annual free Arts Fest Beverly in downtown Beverly on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — a day of shopping, live music, local food, food trucks, Beverly Public Library’s Bookmobile, and activities for the whole family with over 125+ juried artists and crafters showing their work alongside local retailers and community organizations. Ellis Square will also be home to family activities, artmaking, and entertainment, music and dance performances. Cabot St will be closed to traffic from its intersection of Bow and Judson streets, as well as some side streets, from 7 a.m. to 6:15 pm. Biking and public transport encouraged. public transit where possible, as parking will be limited. To learn more, visit: https://www.parkbeverly.com/ Or: https://bevmain.org/#subscribe.

Beverly High class reunion

Beverly High School Class of 1974 will be holding their 50th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Italian Community Center, 302 Rantoul St. in Beverly from 6-11 p.m. Checks made payable to Beverly High School Class of 1974 can be mailed to 141 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938 or Venmo @ Brian-Nelson-275.

Patton Homestead free summer music series

The town of Hamilton’s Patton Homestead’s free Sunset Music Series will this year run on from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays May 23, May 30, June 6 and June 13 at the Patton Homestead, 650 Asbury St., Hamilton. Join host Hamilton-Wenham Recreation for great live music in this idyllic outdoor setting. Picnic food and drinks available for purchase onsite, and you’re welcome to stroll down to the Greenbelt viewing platform to take in the golden sunset hour on the Ipswich River. All ages welcome. The musical line-up is: May 23 — The Gallerist, May 30 – Lee Biddle, June 6 – Sarah Blacker w/ Aaron Z. Katz, June 13 – Strum + Stroll Showcase benefits the Joanne Patton Pavilion Entry fee charged for this date; all proceeds support the pavilion project. Poor weather cancels. Off street parking is free, Donations are welcome. No outside alcohol permitted. Dogs on leach welcome. Lawn seating. Learn more at: www.hamiltonma.gov/about/patton-homestead/

A Celebration of Bernstein

Chorus North Shore will present “A Celebration of Bernstein” on June 15, at the Performing Arts Center, Ipswich High School at 7 p.m., Chichester Psalms, and selections from Mass, Candide and West Side Story will be performed by the 100+ voice Chorus. Abigail Frost will conduct. Soloists are” Treble, Jonas Casella; Soprano, Kay Patterson; Alto, Meg Travis; Tenor, Thomas Smoker and Bass, Michael Coleman. Presto! Festival Orchestra and Chorus Accompanist Jeffrey Patch will round out the evening’s performance. For information on tickets and to hear selections from previous concerts, go to: www.chorusnorthshore.org

Lunchtime history films

On the second Monday of every month, Danvers Historical Society invites you to learn at your leisure at our free Lunch Time History Films, from noon to 1 p.m. at Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page St., Danvers Bring lunch and your curiosity for a 30 to 30 minute film and discussion presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, volunteer and member of Danvers Historical Society. Donations appreciated. For more information, visit: https://www.danvershistory.org/lunch-time-history-films-4/ Call 978-777-1666 or E-mail: dhs@danvershistory.org

The SAVVY Caregiver Workshop

SeniorCare Inc. will present The SAVVY Caregiver, a free six-week workshop at the Topsfield Council on Aging, 8 West Common St., in Topsfield, on Tuesdays, June 4 through July 9, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The program is for family and friends who are active caregivers, caring for those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. Taking care of a person living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia is specialized work. To do this successfully, caregivers need special skills, knowledge, and a positive attitude that helps them to care for themselves. Advance registration is required and participants should plan to attend all six sessions. For information and to register, contact SeniorCare at 978-281-1750 x581. Learn more at seniorcareinc.org/savvy-jun-jul2024/

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