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of Beverly will sponsor a Mini Fun Fair for Hurricane Katrina Relief Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Danvers Art Association, Route 62. Includes yard sale, food, games, and other surprises. To donate or for information, call (978) 599-1338.
for mayor, City Council and School Committee will be shown on BevCam Channel 10. The "Conversations with the Candidates" will air starting Friday, Oct., 7 from 6 to 10:30 p.m.
will close two stops temporarily to install new rail beds: the Congress Street Crossing will be closed from 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 through Monday, Oct. 17, and the Montserrat Crossing on Essex Street will be closed from 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22 through Monday, Oct. 24.
is an organization of active, reserve, retired, and honorably discharged U.S. Marines that meets to assist local veterans, give honors at funerals, award scholarships and represent the Marines in other community events. Local Marines are welcome to join North Shore Detachment 871, which meets on the second Wednesday of every month at VFW Post 1240 in Swampscott. For information, call (781) 593-2123.
offers the following weekly programs to seniors: monthly walk-in blood pressure and hearing clinics, health assessments every Monday, tai chi relaxation every Tuesday, knitting and crocheting group on Tuesdays, Bingo games on Wednesdays, round table discussions with State Rep. Mary Grant every Friday, and more. Programs are free; newcomers welcome. Call (978) 921-6017 for appointments.
will hold its annual meeting today from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Montserrat College of Art Gallery in the Hardie Building at 23 Essex St. Remarks will be made by Main Streets President William F. Howard and Beverly Mayor William F. Scanlon. Elections of new directors and officers will be conducted, and a brief business meeting will be held. Beverly Main Streets will also present facade improvement awards for the first time. For more information, contact Jean Karpenko at (978) 922-0857.
has been raising money for those affected by Hurricane Katrina by placing water bottles in each classroom for the past two weeks. Children can contribute their allowance, money earned from odd jobs, spare change, or money collected from friends and family. All proceeds will be sent directly to the American Red Cross. For information, call (978) 921-6120.
announces the opening of registration for the fall Open House, which will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 8:15 to 11:30 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 668 Hale St. in Beverly Farms. Open house is free and for adults only. Guests will enter the early childhood and grade classrooms and observe the teachers and students, tour the school, view samples of students' main lesson books, and speak with faculty members and parents. Preregistration is required; space is limited. Building is handicap accessible. Call (978) 927-1936 or go to www.capeannwaldorf.org.
seeks swimmers who love to dance and perform to join this team sport that combines swimming, dance and gymnastics. There are three YMCA locations for the beginner level: Ipswich, Beverly Sterling Center, and Marblehead/Swampscott. Cost is $64 per month. Call Coach Becky at (508) 212-8976 or e-mail her at rbascom@verizon.net.
will offer a variety of upcoming safety classes to the public. Professional CPR, lifeguard training, basic first aid and baby-sitting safety will be covered. Classes are held at the Beverly Cummings Center. For schedule and other information, call (978) 922-2224.
will offer the Appliance Management Program to local residents with high electric bills and inefficient appliances. To find out if you qualify, call (978) 531-0767, ext. 118.
* Class of 1985 Reunion Committee seeks updated address and e-mail information on classmates for the 20-year reunion to be held Friday, Nov. 25, at the Beverly Golf and Tennis Club. Send contact information to Patrice (Manning) Sullivan at mps4035@hotmail.com or call (978) 739-9161.
* Beverly High School Class of 1975 30th Reunion will be held Friday, Nov. 25, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Franco American Club, 44 Park St., Beverly. Casual Dress, DJ and buffet. Tickets are $25 per person, ($30 if purchased after Nov. 5). Mail checks to Deborah Geary, 3 Medford St., Beverly, MA 01915 or call Judy Sutherland at (978) 777-6829.
offers several fall fitness programs for all ages, including teen fitness classes, adult dance, hip-hop for teens and adults, moms' exercise classes and more. Call (978) 927-6855.
offers teen/adult American Sign Language classes for all levels, baby sign language classes, integrated toddler play groups, and an after-school program. Located at 6 Echo Ave. For information, contact Sue Davison at (978) 927-7070, ext. 216, or suedavison@beverlyschoolforthedeaf.org.
may take the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) at the high school Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8 a.m. Registration will run through Oct. 14. Cost is $22 before Oct. 12 and $25 before Oct. 14. Cash, money order, or check payable to BHS/PSAT will be accepted. Fee waivers available. To register, see Mrs. Belleau after school in Guidance Office B Wing.
is now offered by the Beverly Recreation Department classes include basket making, Latin dance, swing and ballroom dancing, tap and jazz, German for beginners, Real Estate 101, feng shui, digital photography, yoga, fencing and more. To register, call (978) 921-6067 or visit www.bevrec.com.
will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franco-American Club, 44 Park St. Guest speaker Kathy Leahy from Mass. Audubon will present "The Great Marsh: A Coastal Treasure in Our Backyard." Light supper provided. Guests welcome for a $5 fee. The Improvement Society purchases plants and maintains flowers in the annual beds of the Lynch Park Rose Garden and provides grants for improvement of public areas such as traffic islands, schoolyards and parks. Membership open to all; annual dues are $15. For dinner reservations or more information, call Kathy Doane at (978) 927-4367.
will offer pickup dodgeball for adults on Tuesdays beginning today. Free for members and $10 for community. Teams are not necessary. Contact Melissa Hazzard, sports director, at (978) 927-6855, ext. 121, or hazzardm@northshoreymca.org.
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