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Peabody calendar Friday, Aug. 20 Story time featuring brand new releases, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St. (978) 573-3261. Comedy Night Fund-raiser sponsored by the Committee to Elect Anne Manning State Representative, 7 to 10 p.m. at the A.O.H., 58 Lowell St. Suggested donation $25. Summer Movie Series, 7 p.m., featuring "Peter Pan." $2 admission; bring seating. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. 96 Main St. (978) 532-1660. Second Union performance, 7 p.m. Two self-taught musicians. Free. All welcome. Borders Books and Music, 151 Andover St. (978) 538-3003. Saturday, Aug. 21 Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Inn Transition, 42 Washington St. $5 per bag of items. Volunteers needed. Call (978) 531-9951. White Elephant Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Peabody Council on Aging, 79 Central St. Tables available for $20. Call (978) 531-2254, Ext. 124. Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peabody Glen Health Care Center parking lot, 199 Andover St. Table rentals cost $10. For information, call (978) 531-0772. Simon Kidgits Club Carnival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Northshore Mall, Route 129 and 114. Entertainment, prizes, games, moon bounce and refreshments. Meet Scooby Doo. Public welcome. Tickets $3; Kidgit Club members free. www.simonkidgitsclub.com. Portuguese Story Time, 3 p.m. Includes story and craft. Registration required. Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St. Call (978) 531-0100, Ext. 29. Sunday, Aug. 22 Family open house, 3 to 5 p.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 489 Lowell St. Meet the Rabbi, religious school directors and board members. Event also includes crafts and activities for children. (978) 535-2100. 12th Annual Summer Concert Series, 6 to 8 p.m. featuring Gopherbroke. Leather City Common. Bring seating. In case of rain, held in Wiggin Auditorium, Peabody City Hall. Free; all welcome. (978) 538-5700. Monday, Aug. 23 Peabody Lions Club Golf Tournament, noon, Thompson Country Club, North Reading. Lunch, golf, cart and dinner at Angelica's in Middleton. Tee off is at 1:30 p.m. Call (978) 531-1410. American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Peabody Marriott, 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody. Call (800) GIVE-LIFE. Tuesday, Aug. 24 Family Picnic Night, 6 p.m., South Branch Library. Food and entertainment. (978) 531-3380. Wednesday, Aug. 25 Ice Cream Social, 1 p.m., South Branch Library. (978) 531-3380. Crazy Cards, 1 p.m., Peabody COA, 79 Central St. Card games, prizes and refreshments. Cost is $3. Call (978) 531-2254, Ext. 124. Mystery Discussion Group, 8 p.m. featuring "Bare Bones" by Kathy Reichs. Free. All welcome. Borders Books and Music, 151 Andover St. (978) 538-3003. Thursday, Aug. 26 Peabody Emblem Club #2 Embola Raffle, 6:30 p.m., Peabody Elks Hall, 40 Oak St., Peabody. Raffle, door prizes and refreshments. Friday, Aug. 27 Story time featuring children's favorite characters, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St. (978) 573-3261. 3 Feet Up performance, 7 p.m. Musical group draws from wide range of spiritual sources. Free. All welcome. Borders Books and Music, 151 Andover St. (978) 538-3003. Sunday, Aug. 29 12th Annual Summer Concert Series, 6 to 8 p.m. featuring Fortune featuring Mary Beth and Brian Maes. Leather City Common. Bring seating. In case of rain, held in Wiggin Auditorium, Peabody City Hall. Free; all welcome. (978) 538-5700. Tuesday, Aug. 31 PJ Party, 7 p.m., South Branch Library. Ages 3 to 8; bring blankets and wear pajamas. Stories and snacks. (978) 531-3380. Saturday, Sept. 11 International Race for Research, 9 a.m., Peabody City Hall, 24 Lowell St. Includes 5K road race, two-mile fun run/walk, awards and post-race party. Pre-entry fee (before Sept. 3) is $15 for race or $10 for fun run. Proceeds benefit the Progeria Research Foundation, which was started by a Peabody family. Call (978) 535-2594 or visit www.progeriaresearch.com. |
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