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11/05/2025

Join the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem Massachusetts community for the 2025 Champion for Club Kids Celebration on Friday, November 14th, at the Boston Marriott Peabody Ballroom!

This inspiring evening will honor the incredible achievements and growth of Club Members while bringing the community together in support of great futures. 💙

✨ Enjoy delicious bites, an exciting live auction, and a program filled with stories of inspiration and impact.
📍 Doors open at 5:30 PM — you won’t want to miss it!

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11/05/2025

Tis the season to be teasin’! 💃 Siren of the Circle brings holiday cheer (and a little mischief) to Off Cabot on Sunday, December 8th with a burlesque celebration that’s sure to land everyone on Santa’s naughty list. 😉

Enjoy dazzling tributes to your favorite yuletide characters and movies — from Whoville to that “fragile” lamp — in a show that sleighs the holidays! 🎁

Featuring an all-star cast including Sasha Southend, Phoebe Flows, Serena Havok, Mimi MaShuga, Emerald Storm, Pixel Angel, Scarrie Bradshaw, Prince Albert, Stella Blue, The Vampire LeSlut, and Siren of the Circle herself — hosted by A Glam B, with stage kittens Lorilou Darling & Chelsea Syn.

📍 Off Cabot, 9 Wallis St, Beverly, MA
🕕 Doors at 6PM | Show at 7PM
🎟️ $25 GA | $35 VIP

Get ready to unwrap a night of sparkle, sass, and holiday spirit! 🎅
👉 Tickets: offcabot.org/shows/strippin-around-the-christmas-tree

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Tease the season! Celebrate with burlesque tributes to your favorite yuletide characters & movies – from the beloved “fragile” lamp, to Whoville, to the jolly man himself, we’re sleighing the holidays! Come see why we’re on Santa’s naughty list!

11/04/2025

👥Immigration Policy Updates 2025: What Nonprofits, Businesses, and Communities Need to Know

Wednesday, November 5 | 12 PM - 1 PM

Join The House of the Seven Gables for an informative training on recent immigration policy changes. Participants will gain an overview of major updates including new USCIS enforcement powers, higher application fees, and changes to naturalization. Learn practical tools to support nonprofits, business owners, employees, and community members. This free event is open to all, with registration encouraged.

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11/03/2025

Get crafty for a cause with the Woman's Friend Society! 🎨✨

Join them at the historic Emmerton House (12 Hawthorne Blvd, Salem) on Saturday, November 22 for a festive Holiday Wood Sign Workshop led by Lisa from April’s Way Custom Creations. No experience needed—just creativity and holiday spirit!

Participants will design a 17" x 11" pallet sign, choosing from phrases like Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings, or Welcome. With plenty of paint colors, ribbons, and embellishments, every sign will be one-of-a-kind.

🖌️ All supplies included
🍪 Snacks & soft drinks provided
💖 A portion of proceeds supports the Woman’s Friend Society

Spots are limited—reserve yours today at checkout.square.site/buy/XVHZONIAE6PFQJHV2PVO5EOS

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11/02/2025

Exciting things are happening at the North Shore Children's Museum the week of November 2! 🎉

✨ Wed 11/5 – Dance with Mini Movers at 10:30AM and start the day with rhythm and fun!
⚽ Fri 11/7 – Get moving with Inclyousion Sports at 10AM — inclusive sports, fitness, and teamwork for all!
🎭 Sat 11/8 – Tap into creativity with Kids’ Theater Games at 3PM, led by NSCM’s own Christina.
🤖 Sun 11/9 – Dive into robotics with RoboPetz for ages 5+, where imagination meets innovation (supported by the Mass Cultural Council).

All programs are included with admission unless noted, and tickets can be reserved in advance at nschildrensmuseum.org

A week full of movement, creativity, and learning awaits! 🌈

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10/31/2025

Die With Your Boots On is now selling "Sticks n Stones & a Bag of Bones" written by Laurie Moran and Amber Newberry, with illustrations from Linden Walker. This spooky collection of short stories and poems about ghosts, ghouls, and monsters. Perfect for reading around a campfire, at a sleepover, or with your family!
Get the book solo, paired with a companion candle by Witch City Wicks, or as a signed collector's set.

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10/30/2025

📣 Call for Submissions!

Salem Poet Laureate J.D. Scrimgeour invites writers to contribute to Pieces of Salem — an anthology celebrating the city’s 400th anniversary through poetry and prose.

Writers of all backgrounds are welcome to share their stories, memories, and reflections of life in Salem. 🖋️

🗓️ Deadline: December 15, 2025
🔗 Submit your work: https://salemstateuniversitysoundingseast.submittable.com/submit/c5570188-9e60-4646-a858-6a131c096cec/salem-anthology-pieces-of-salem

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10/29/2025

Literary magic returns to The Galleries at Lynn Arts (GALA) on Thursday, November 6 from 7–8:30 p.m. ✨

The evening kicks off with a short reading by J.D. Scrimgeour, followed by featured authors sharing their work in a night of creativity, community, and inspiration. The event will close with an open mic welcoming 10 local voices to the stage.

📍 GALA – 25 Exchange St, Lynn, MA
🕖 Doors open at 6:15 p.m., readings begin promptly at 7.
📚 Books will be available for purchase—come support local writers!

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10/28/2025

🎉 Peabody Free Weekends are back at the North Shore Children's Museum! 🎟️

Thanks to support from the Mass Cultural Council and Peabody Cultural Council, Peabody residents can enjoy free admission every weekend in November and December! 🧩✨

Bring the family for hands-on fun, creative play, and community connection — right in the heart of downtown Peabody.

📅 Free Dates:
Nov. 1–2, 8–9, 15–16, 22–23, 28–30
Dec. 6–7, 13–14, 20–21, 27–30

Reserve tickets online or in person — proof of Peabody residency required. Plan your playtime now at nschildrensmuseum.org

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10/27/2025

🌹✨ Where my wild hearts at? ✨🌹

Join us for a Stevie Nicks Floral Night on Thursday 10/30 from 6pm-8pm ( Doors open at 5:30 pm ) at 58 Pulaski St in Peabody , Ma .

Enjoy a magical evening of flowers, music, and moonlit boho vibes!

Come dressed as your best Stevie and win a prize! 🖤

Every participant will receive a cleansing white sage bundle, and we’ll be creating lush rose–filled boho arrangements inspired by the queen of rock and romance herself. 🎶💐

Limited space available — ticket sales close Tuesday, 10/28!
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind night of creativity and good energy.

🎟️ message Hope Blooms Floristry to reserve your spot!

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10/27/2025

Salem Poet Laureate J.D. Scrimgeour's forthcoming book, Poet in High Street Park: Prose & Poetry for Modern Salem, contains 30 years of his writing about the city. The book, a mix of essays, poems, and short stories, will officially be released next year to help celebrate Salem’s quadricentennial, but people can get an advance copy directly from Loom Press: https://www.loompress.com/.../poet-in-high-street-park...

Scrimgeour has lived in Salem for three decades, and he has spent much of his writing career trying to make sense of this place that has become his home. This book invites you into that home.

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10/26/2025

How often do you get to watch a Vincent Price classic... with Vincent Price's daughter introducing it? 🎬✨

On October 29th, the iconic House of the Seven Gables is hosting something truly special: a screening of The House on Haunted Hill (1959) with Victoria Price herself. She'll introduce the film, share stories about her legendary father's life and legacy, and sign copies of her biography after the screening.
This is one of those rare October moments that feels like pure magic—classic horror royalty, a historic Salem venue, and an intimate evening you'll be talking about long after Halloween ends.

Tickets are moving fast. Head to to secure your spot before they're gone. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one. 🕯️🎃

📅 October 29, 6:30pm
📍 House of the Seven Gables Visitor Center
🎟️ $30