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Click Here. Email a News Tip	State helps homeless families check out of Route 1 motels By Jamie Jamieson Staff writer Homeless families living in motels along Route 1 and elsewhere in the state have checked out for good. The state announced yesterday it no longer needs to send homeless families to costly motels for emergency shelter. At the height of the housing crisis, nearly 100 families found themselves stranded in motels along Route 1 on the North Shore. Commissioner John Wagner, who heads the state Department of Transitional Assistance, said his agency began placing families in hotels and motels in August 1999, when the state's homeless shelters became overloaded. The problem peaked last August when 599 families were living in motels statewide. "We're now out of the hotel business," Wagner said yesterday. "We're redeploying families in the shelter system and linking them to resources." "I am extremely pleased that the children in particular are out of the motels," Peabody Mayor Michael Bonfanti said. Conditions at the motels were, "deplorable and degrading," he said. Bonfanti raised the issue with state officials several years ago, when large numbers of homeless families were sent to Peabody motels. Soon after, the state started to shift the population farther up Route 1 from Peabody to Danvers. At one point 20 percent of the motel families in the state were living in Route 1 motels. Churches, school groups and other community agencies responded to the arrival of the homeless families, sending what help they could, especially during the holidays and when the children were heading back to school. Danvers Town Manager Wayne Marquis joined Bonfanti in pressing for an end to the use of motels. "I think that's good news," Marquis said when he learned motels would no longer be used as shelters. He was wary about where the families had gone, however. "I'd like to see the numbers or know the particulars," he said. "Hopefully they have opted for a suitable alternative. My assumption is most anything is better than being in a motel on Route 1." Wagner couldn't say specifically where all of the Route 1 families are now. They could be in shelters or they might have been placed in permanent housing. Marquis said he had "an inkling" two weeks ago that the state had made different arrangements for the motel families. Camp counselors from Peabody and Danvers who were running a summer program for the children were told the kids would no longer be living in local motels. "While we shut down a couple of weeks early, we saw that as good news," Marquis said. Homelessness still a concern Wagner stressed that the problem of homeless families has not disappeared. The state's shelter system can now accommodate 1,300 families. It's a "very dynamic population," constantly turning over, he said. There has been a slight decrease in the number of families seeking emergency help from the state, he said, but for the most part, the agency has cleared the motels by moving families through the system more quickly. No one step eliminated the need for the motels. Instead, the agency tried a combination of several new approaches to nibble away at the problem: • Swift assessment: Instead of sending families to motels immediately, social workers interviewed the families and filled out assessment paperwork first. Before, families could spend weeks in motels before anyone identified their problems. • More beds: The state paid to increase shelter capacity by 148 rooms this year. • Specialized case managers: The state hired and trained 13 "intensive case managers" to focus on motel families. • New ideas: As the number of motel families decreased, the state used the savings to finance pilot programs to handle special problems. For example, on the North Shore, an "assessment shelter" was opened to serve as a first stop for families. • Solving underlying problems: After a survey showed nearly half of the families self-reported some disability, most often a behavioral or mental health issue, a pilot program made it easier for families to get mental health care. • Incentives for placement: Two hundred families were placed after the state offered $6,000 in bonuses to housing agencies that placed families in private apartments with at least a 12-month lease. Some "softening" of the rental housing market has also helped. The Department of Transitional Assistance pays housing assistance agencies to help homeless families find apartments. Last year those housing specialists placed nearly 1,500 families in apartments. Almost half of those families managed to rent an unsubsidized apartment. Wagner said Lt. Governor Kerry Healey set a goal for his agency 18 months ago, asking him to eliminate the use of motels, which cost the state $50 million over the past five years. "I hope in the future we don't need to rely on them anymore," he said. But he remains concerned about a continuing crisis in affordable housing. The federal freeze on Section 8 rent vouchers is especially troubling, he said. But for the time being, at least, the system has been improved enough "so we don't have to rely on hotels." Staff writer Jamie Jamieson can be reached at (978) 338-2674 or by e-mail at jjamieson@ecnnews.com WAVE CHASERS By Mike Ivins Staff writer Surf's up! The phrase might sound like something you'd overhear on a beach in Malibu or Hawaii, but there are some great waves on the North Shore. Now a new generation of surfers -- teens -- are discovering the sport thanks to a unique, Marblehead-based camp run by Mark Driscoll of Peabody and Jamie Hosker of Nahant. "Nowadays kids are growing up in a video game culture," Hosker said. "We just want to show them that they can have fun at the beach." What the new recruits are finding out is that surfing in New England means surfing in bad weather. That's part of the appeal. Surfers around here have to be dedicated and determined. They can only surf when the weather permits, and they check the Internet constantly to keep up with the wave conditions. Here, stormy weather -- not sun -- dictates when they surf. As soon as the weather cooperates, they trek to the beach with their boards in search of the best breaks. They often get the beaches all to themselves while everyone else runs for cover from rain and wind. Some of the best swells crop up in the dead of winter. Hosker and Driscoll consider Marblehead a hidden jewel because of its stellar winter surf breaks. They started their surf camp last summer to teach kids the basic rules of surfing etiquette and safety. The program aims to have new surfers feel comfortable out in the ocean alone by the end of the first week, if not sooner. Think you can do it? Here are some of the experts' top five beginner surf spots: • Long Beach, Nahant • Short Beach, Nahant • Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester • Salisbury Beach, Salisbury For the more experienced surfer, try out Phillips Beach in Swampscott, Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, or Plum Island waters off Newbury/Newburyport. Police Salem Wednesday * A 13-year-old boy reported that two men stole his wallet and cell phone while he was swimming with friends on Pioneer Terrace around 5:15 p.m. * A Washington Square woman reported that her car was broken into sometime around 7 p.m. Taken were a laptop computer and a case containing personal and credit card information. Police are investigating. Thursday * Eric McKinnon, 25, of 8 Parallel St., was arrested and charged with driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle and driving after license revocation on Boston Street at 11:21 a.m. Patrolman Eric Manninen made the arrest. Peabody Wednesday * Stephanie Ntallas, 41, of 22 Joy Road, was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime after police visited her home at 5:14 p.m. to investigate a disturbance. * A Hampshire Road man reported that sometime between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m., someone broke into his home and took an unknown amount of jewelry. Thursday * Police are investigating reports of windows being smashed out of vehicles parked at the Hampton Inn on Route 1. Police received different reports at 7:34 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. At least three vehicles were vandalized. * Police received a report of a stolen bike from the Peabody Library on Main Street. According to police, the bike was valued at $300 and taken between 10 and 11:45 a.m. Swampscott Thursday * James Rooney, 26, of 20 West Dane St., Beverly, was arrested and charged with two counts of failure to attend jury duty. Patrolman Michael Frayler made the arrest on Humphrey Street around 7 p.m. Manchester-by-the-Sea Thursday * A Summer Street resident reported at 7:20 a.m. a kayak, valued at $600, had been stolen. The kayak was taken sometime between Monday and yesterday. Peabody soldier meets Powell in Iraq By Ben Casselman Jamie Jamieson and Alan Burke Staff writers PEABODY -- Several Peabody families have welcomed home soldiers in recent weeks, but for Capt. Robert Govaert, the exciting encounter came in Baghdad. Govaert, a Peabody native, has been in Baghdad since February with his unit, helping repair the city's rail network. On July 30, Secretary of State Colin Powell paid a surprise visit to the troops and found the time to get his picture taken with Govaert. "It was very cool for him," Govaert's wife, Valerie Govaert, said. "That's his hero." Govaert was a history major in college, so all this time in one of the Earth's most ancient civilizations is treating him quite well. "Except for missing his family, he's probably having the time of his life," his wife said. "He's getting to see all of these places he's always dreamed of seeing." Star power Sal Valenti got to meet a couple of his heroes on Wednesday night. Valenti, 6, of Peabody, hung out with Red Sox sluggers Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz before Wednesday night's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays. He even got to go on the field -- though he had to stay on the dirt around the edge, away from the pristine Fenway grass. Valenti very nearly didn't make it to his big night. When he was just 3 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and his parents were told he would need a bone marrow transplant. Fortunately, the Valentis found a donor -- Sal's older sister, Celina, now 9. "She's the real hero," their father, Vinny Valenti, said. Fast forward a few years: Sal is healthy, and his father works at Tom O'Brien Hyundai in Danvers. Hyundai is a major sponsor of the Jimmy Fund, which helped the Valentis during Sal's illness. ON "They saved his life," Vinny Valenti said of the Jimmy Fund. Johnny and Mikey Mike Schulze still hasn't quite come down to earth after his experience at the Democratic National Convention, where he watched longtime friend John Kerry accept the nomination for president. After the acceptance speech and the balloon drop, Schulze said, he tried to get close to Kerry but couldn't manage to get within a few people of him. No matter. Kerry turned to Schulze, closed his hands prayerfully and called out, "Thank you, Mikey!" "I walked out of there on top of those balloons," Schulze said. "And this is the guy they say is so aloof. They don't understand him they way I do." Schulze has used up two of his three vacation weeks on the Kerry campaign. "And they might have me go to Florida for the third." Make way for ugly ducklings The winners of the contest to name the baby swans on Crystal Lake will receive their prizes at a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. on the banks of the lake. The contest was sponsored by the Conservation Commission and Hannaford markets. Last week, Conservation Commission clerk Marilyn Limongiello announced four winning names for the cygnets who have survived -- Smudge, Hank, Crystal and Odette. But at the last minute, the judges decided to pick a name for the fifth little swan, who did not make it to the end of the summer. The winner is Waddles, submitted by Kathy McLaughlin. Leaving them laughing When North Shore Community Action Programs holds its "Night of Comedy" fund-raiser on Sept. 10, Gary Gulman of "Last Comic Standing 2" fame won't be there, even though one of his best friends, mayoral aide Sean Fitzgerald, is on the board at NSCAP. Gulman is booked solid, taping "Last Comic Standing 3," performing in comedy clubs around the country and making appearances to promote the television show. Even so, he's figured out a way to leave them laughing at the NSCAP benefit. One of the items to be raffled during the evening will be lunch with the lanky funnyman. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and are on sale at NSCAP, located at 98 Main St.. What's in a name? We got an interesting card in the mail from Edward Nevins, a Peabody native who now lives in New Jersey. Nevins, who has spent the past seven years trying to get the government to issue a postage stamp honoring George Peabody, thought we might be interested in the origin of Peabody's name. Nevins said that George Peabody -- all Peabodys, actually -- can trace his name back to one Queen Boadicea. Boadicea was queen of the Iceni, a Celtic people in eastern England. She led her subjects in rebellion against the Romans in 61 A.D. The rebellion ultimately failed but not before the Iceni had spent a couple of years pillaging Roman settlements and causing trouble. Boadicea herself drank poison and died after her defeat, but her son Boadie fled to the mountains of Wales, where his name came to mean "man of strength." Combined with the word "pea," meaning hill or mountain, Boadie's name became the name of a tribe -- the Pea-boadie, or "strong men of the mountain." Peabody, by the way, may well have known about the legend. At least, Sophia Peabody -- Nathaniel Hawthorne's wife and a distant relation of George's -- apparently knew of it. In his 1884 biography of Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne, Julian Hawthorne, Nathaniel's son, wrote: "After Sophia Peabody was married and had children of her own, she often used to amuse them with these and similar wondrous tales of their maternal lineage, which had just sufficient possibility of truth in them to render them captivating to a child's imagination. There was no definite reason why Boadicea should not have been their indefinitely great-grandmother." Chase leads to drug arrest By Andrew Hickey Staff writer SALEM -- A Beverly man who ran a stop sign last night and then tried to give police the slip in Peabody was picked up a short time later and arrested on cocaine trafficking and a host of other charges. Salem Patrolman David Tucker said he saw Manases Beato, 26, of 16 Memorial Drive, Beverly, run the stop sign at Tremont and Grove streets around 6 p.m. in a white Mercedes, but when Tucker tried to stop the vehicle, Beato continued into Peabody. Tucker followed the car down Peabody side streets until the driver stopped on Carol Ann Road, and Beato and a passenger ran off in different directions. About 15 minutes later and roughly two blocks away, a resident reported seeing Beato hiding behind a swing set in her yard. There, Tucker and Peabody Patrolman Robert Waugh took Beato into custody. A search for Beato's passenger was unsuccessful, police said. While patting Beato down, investigators found more than $5,000 in cash and more than a dozen Xanex pills, Tucker said. Inside the Mercedes, Peabody Patrolman Eric Zawacki and his canine Argo discovered 28 grams of cocaine and a scale under the passenger seat. Beato was also in possession of four cell phones, police said. Beato was arrested and charged with cocaine trafficking, possession of a class E substance (Xanex), drug violations in a school zone, stop sign violations, driving to endanger, failure to stop for police, resisting arrest and driving with a suspended license. Salem Sgt. Andrew Dacy and Patrolman William Riley and Peabody Sgt. William Cook and Patrolmen Robert Waugh and Eric Zawacki assisted Tucker. Beverly news in brief BUS SAFETY: The Beverly Public Schools Transportation Dept. will hold a School Bus Safety Open House Friday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 25 Sohier Road. All Beverly students up to grade five are welcome to meet drivers and enjoy refreshments, free gifts, balloons, bus rides and guest appearances. MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURS: The Memorial Middle School PTO will offer tours of the school Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. for all incoming sixth-graders and any new students. Principal Donna Jenko will be available in the school's library to meet parents and answer any questions. For more information, call (978) 921-6110. AARP TRIPS: The Danvers/ Beverly AARP will offer the following upcoming trips: • Sept. 27 -- The Swingin' Tenors musical show and luncheon at Luciano's on Lake Pearl, Wrentham. $58. • Oct. 10 to 11 -- Autumn in Vermont, includes lodging at Summit Lodge in Killington, sightseeing, cocktail party and entertainment. $160 per person/double occupancy. • Oct. 26 -- Bobby Rydell show at Venus De Milo in Swansea. $58. Space is limited. Call (978) 774-5730 to register or for more information. VNA CLINICS: Visiting Nurse Association Care Network will offer free Keep Well Clinics to seniors age 60 and older at the following locations and times: • Sept. 7 and Oct. 5 -- Garden City, 20 Sohier Road, 11 a.m. to noon.; Beverly COA, 90 Colon St., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. • Sept. 1 and Oct. 6 -- Turtle Creek, 401 Essex St., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. • Sept. 14 and Oct. 12 -- Fairweather, 245 Elliot St., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. • Sept. 21 and Oct. 19 -- Upton Place, 137 Bridge St., 1 to 2 p.m. • Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 -- Apple Village, 600 Manor Road, 1 to 2 p.m. • Sept. 28 and Oct. 26 -- Jaclen Towers, 215 Rantoul St., 10 to 11 a.m.; Hannah Village, 17 Conant St., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information, call (978) 777-6100, Ext. 5603. ALREADY RAN REUNION: The Beverly High School class of 1989 will hold its 15-year reunion in November. Organizers are looking for classmates' current addresses. E-mail Amy (Cook) Kearney at amyk61171@aol.com or call (978) 927-2643. CHILD SCHOLARSHIPS: Parents with young children living in Beverly may be eligible for child care scholarships from Community Partnerships for Children. Income guidelines apply; parents must work a minimum of 20 hours per week or attend college and cannot receive any other funding. For information, call North Shore Head Start at (978) 532-1179, Ext. 302. BACK TO SCHOOL: Beverly Bootstraps will hold a Back to School Bonanza Friday, Aug. 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. School supplies will be distributed to low-income Beverly children. The organization seeks donations of notebooks, binders, pencils, folders, scissors, crayons, backpacks and calculators. Bring items to First Baptist Church, 221 Cabot St., before Aug. 23. For information, call (978) 921-1561. COA CLINIC: The Beverly Council on Aging will offer a Health Assessment Clinic, Mondays, from 9 a.m. to noon in the health room at the COA. Appointments are necessary. For more information or to register, call (978) 921-6017. VOLUNTEERS: Beverly Assisted Living Community is seeking volunteers to spend time with elders, help with activities, crafts or share ideas for a new program. Volunteers with friendly pets needed for the Alzheimer's unit. For more information, call Joyce Ramsey at (978) 927-4227, Ext. 31. SENIOR TRANSPORTATION: The Beverly Senior Center offers free curb-to-curb transportation to Beverly residents 60 and older, Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Rides may be requested two weeks in advance. Three days is the minimum amount of notice needed for scheduling rides. For more information, call (978) 921-6078. GOLF TOURNEY: The 2004 Charity Golf Tournament, a fund-raiser with prizes, a raffle, breakfast, lunch and reception will be held Monday, Aug. 30. Co-sponsors Beverly Bootstraps and We Care About Homes Ltd. seek any type of support, including tee or green sponsors, food sponsors and individual donations. Reply to: Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry, c/o Peter Simonsen, 240 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. FOOT CLINIC: Podiatry appointments with Dr. Wayne McCullough are available for seniors every second and fourth Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Beverly Council on Aging. Call (978) 921-6017 to schedule a visit. HELP STUDENTS: Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry is in need of individuals willing to tutor high school students in math and English. The Pantry also seeks volunteers to help organize back-to-school items. For information, call (978) 927-1561. BIG BAND DANCES: The Beverly Council on Aging, 90 Colon St., will host free "R & R Big Band Dances" from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday through Sept. 28, excluding the second Tuesday of each month. Refreshments served and raffle drawn. Call (978) 921-6017. OFFICE HOURS: State Rep. Mary Grant will hold her district office hours at City Hall from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month. Grant will also hold a meeting at the Senior Center on the first and third Fridays of the month from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Call (617) 722-2582. COA EVENTS: The Beverly Council on Aging will offer the following events for seniors: • Manicures and pedicures -- Thursday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Health Room at COA. $10 to $15. • Horizon's Edge Casino Cruise -- Wednesday, Aug. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Includes entertainment, gourmet lunch and games. $25. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call (978) 921-6017. HALLOWEEN EXHIBIT: Caladan Gallery will host an exhibit, "From Dusk Till Dawn: Rites, Rituals and Symbolism" and is seeking submissions from artists in the community. All media except for video are welcome. One participant will be awarded a solo show at the gallery. Entries must be submitted by Sept. 15. For more information, visit www.caladangallery.com or call (978) 741-7979. WRITERS GROUP: Established writers group is seeking serious writers, who are working toward publication, for membership. Group meets alternate Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Beverly. Interested applicants should submit a short story, three poems or a book chapter and contact information to Writers Group, 215 Newbury St., Suite 201, Peabody 01960. REGISTRATION: St. Margaret Catholic Church will hold registration for the 2004-2005 religious education program Sunday, Aug. 29, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the parish rectory, 672 Hale St., Beverly Farms. Classes meet on Sunday mornings and are available for kindergarten through high school students. Parents of new registrants should call (978) 927-5302. Danvers calendar Friday, Aug. 20 Ice Cream Party, noon to 2 p.m., Danvers Savings Bank parking lot, 125 Canal St., in Crosby's Marketplace. Magic 106.7 Street Team and ice cream truck, music, games and free goodies. Monday, Aug. 23 Summer Concert Series presents Rico Barr and The Jump 'n' Jive Review, a swing and motown band, 6 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Danvers Recreation. Free. Rotary Pavilion, Peabody Institute Library lawn. (978) 857-9457 or www.ricobarr.com. Danvers Republican Town Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at the High Street Fire Station. Guest speaker is Judith Judson, candidate for state representative for Danvers, Topsfield and Peabody's Ward 6. Open to the public. (978) 774-0296. Thursday, Aug. 26 State Rep. Ted Speliotis district office hours, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Daniel J. Toomey Hearing Room, Town Hall. Call (617) 722-2380. Saturday, Aug. 28 DHS Falcon Marching Band Car Wash, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., parking lot across from Firestone Tire and Service, 159 Endicott St., in front of Liberty Tree Mall. Cost is $5; proceeds benefit Danvers High School Music Program. Monday, Aug. 30 Walk for Hospice of the North Shore community recruitment meeting, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. John's Prep Studzinksi Library, Danvers. Those interested in helping with the annual fund-raiser (Oct. 3) should attend. Call (978) 750-9394. Summer Concert Series presents White Lightnin,' an upbeat variety band, 6 p.m. Sponsored byJohn Doyle Insurance. Free. Rotary Pavilion, Peabody Institute Library lawn. Saturday, Sept. 11 Annual firefighter's ball, 8 p.m. to midnight in the gymnasium at St. John's Preparatory School. Featuring local band Overdrive. Tickets are $15 per person or $125 for a table of 10. Proceeds benefit the Danvers Fire Department Relief Association. (978) 774-3917. Tuesday, Sept. 14 Music at Eden's Edge, 2 p.m., at Northshore Unitarian Church, 323 Locust St. Families with children encouraged to attend. Music of Beethoven, Claude Debussy and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Free admission. (978) 768-6229 or www.edensedge.org. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Danvers Cub Scout registration, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Gordon Room at the Danvers Library. Boys in first through fifth grade are eligible. Saturday, Sept. 18 The Lighthouse Cafe, 7:30 p.m. featuring singer/songwriter and humorist Don White. Tickets $15. Reservations recommended. Calvary Episcopal Church, corner of Holten and Cherry streets. (978) 774-8171 or www.calvaryepiscopal-danvers.org. Friday, Oct. 22 Vox Consort, 7:30 p.m. "An Evening of Baroque: Concerti and Cantatas." Tickets range $12 to $25. St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St. (617) 281-8569 or www.voxconsort.org. Friday, Nov. 19 Vox Consort, 7:30 p.m. "George Frideric Handel: Acis and Galatea." Tickets range $12 to $25. Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, 16 Sylvan St. (617) 281-8569 or www.voxconsort.org. Friday, March 18 Vox Consort, 7:30 p.m. "Johann Sebastian Bach: St. John Passion." Tickets range $12 to $25. St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St. (617) 281-8569 or www.voxconsort.org. 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. Peabody news in brief GOLF TOURNEY: The Peabody Lions Club will hold its annual golf tournament Monday, Aug. 23, at noon at the Thompson Country Club in North Reading. Tickets cost $145, which includes lunch, golf, cart and dinner at Angelica's in Middleton. Donations are needed. Call (978) 531-1410. RAFFLE: The Peabody Emblem Club #2 will hold its annual Embola Raffle Thursday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. at Peabody Elks Hall, 40 Oak St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to enjoy refreshments, door prizes and raffles. TORAH CLASS: Chabad of Peabody will offer a weekly Torah Class every Sunday night at the home of Rabbi Schusterman, 459 Lowell St. He will cover basic Bible studies on the weekly Torah portion. For more information, visit the new Web site, www.chabadpeabody.com, or e-mail rabbi@chabadpeabody.com. REUNION: The Peabody High School class of 1949 will hold a 55th class reunion Saturday, Sept. 18, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel in Peabody. Festivities include a luncheon buffet and entertainment by Pete Saran and his orchestra. For more information, call (978) 530-1840 or (978) 531-6186. ANIMAL LOVERS: Peabody Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to spend two to four hours per week caring for homeless animals. No experience necessary; training will be provided. Morning and evening shifts are available Sunday through Saturday. Call (978) 531-7478. ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS: Peabody Rotary Club will offer free 2004 Entertainment Books with the purchase of the 2005 edition. This year's books may be used through Nov. 1 and offer savings at restaurants, hotels, movies and museums. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Call Mel at (978) 531-8605. REUNION: The Peabody High School class of 1944 will hold a 60th reunion in October. Class members interested in planning or attending should call Marie (MacLeod) Hathaway at (978) 777-2820 or Phyllis (Osgood) Gonet at (978) 739-4115. FOOD DONATIONS: Haven from Hunger, located at 71 Wallis St., is in need of the following food items: pasta, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter and jelly. For more information, call (978) 531-1530. ART VOLUNTEERS: The Peabody Essex Museum seeks people interetsed in learning and sharing art to become gallery docents or instructors. Volunteers will be trained to guide school groups and family visitors through the museum. For more information, call (978) 745-9500, Ext. 3043 for more information. FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Meets Mondays for lunch, friendly conversations and variety of programs at The North Suburban JCC, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Carol at (978) 535-2968. USMC DETACHMENT: Marine Corps League, Essex County Detachment, is a group of active and former Marines. They meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 1011, 20 Stevens St. New members welcome. LIBRARY PASSES: The Peabody Institute Library offers passes to museums and educational institutions in the area. For more information or to reserve a pass, call (978) 531-0100. REUNION: The Peabody High School class of 1994 is planning its 10-year reunion. Organizers need classmates' current mailing addresses. E-mail pvmhs1994@hotmail.com. For more information visit the reunion Web site at www.pvmhs1994.com. GO SWIMMING: The Peabody/Lynnfield YMCA Family Center Pool Club, located at 259 Lynnfield St., Peabody, will offer a daily swimming pool pass for $6 per person throughout the month of August. Pool hours are Monday through Friday, 3 to 7 p.m., and weekends, noon to 6 p.m. Call (978) 531-5650 for information. CRAFTERS WANTED: Crafters are needed for the following craft fairs: • Knights of Columbus Craft Fair Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Craft tables available for $25. Call Maura Santos at (978) 532-2741. • Higgins Middle School Annual Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school gym at 1 King Street Ext. Crafters are invited to reserve tables now. Cost is $40 for an 8"x10" space or $46 with an 8-foot table. Original crafts only. For more information, call Linda Fabrizio at (978) 977-9699 after 6 p.m. • Peabody House Fifth Annual Holiday Bazaar, 18 Walnut St., Saturday, Nov., 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables available for $25 or rental space without a table for $20. Call (978) 538-0568 or (978) 531-5497. ESSAY CONTEST: The National Foundation for Women Legislators and the National Rifle Association are cosponsoring an annual essay contest, "The Millennial American Dream." Seven winners will receive a $3,000 scholarship and a trip to the NFWL's national conference. Female college-bound high school juniors and seniors are eligible. Entries must be postmarked by Monday, Sept. 21. For more information, call (617) 722-2090. KID'S SPACE: Openings are still available in Kid's Space, an after-school program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade held at the North Suburban Jewish Community Center (NSJCC) weekdays from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Transportation is available from several area schools. For information or to be put on the NSJCC mailing list, call (978) 535-2968 or e-mail NSJCC2968@aol.com. LA LECHE LEAGUE: La Leche League of Beverly offers a monthly information and support group for pregnant and breast-feeding women the second Wednesday of the month starting Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Peabody. Call Julie at (978) 745-5586. SMOKE DETECTORS: Free smoke detectors are currently available to Peabody seniors, as part of a program made possible by the Peabody fire Department and the Peabody Triad Council. For information or to sign up, call (978) 531-2254, Ext. 118. REUNION: The Peabody High School class of 1942 will celebrate a 62nd reunion with a luncheon at the Garden Terrace of the Danversport Yacht Club, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, at noon. For more information, call Mary at (978) 531-1336 or (978) 777-5196. Salem calendar Friday, Aug. 20 "All the World's a Stage" theater camp final performance, 7 p.m. at the Collins Middle School auditorium. Tickets at $2. The show is a musical revue, with acting, dancing and singing. "A Chorus Line," 8 p.m. performed by Salem State College Student Theatre Ensemble. Mainstage Auditorium, Lafayette Street. $15 general, $10 seniors/students. (978) 744-8478. Saturday, Aug. 21 Underwater Coastline Adventure (you stay dry), 10 a.m. departure from Hawthorne Cove Marina to Misery Island aboard HOBBES Science boat. For ages 8 and older. Tickets $12; advance payment and registration required. Presented by The Trustees of Reservations. Call (978) 526-8687. VFW Post 1524 Ladies Auxiliary Ice Cream Social, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 95 Derby St. Cost is $3, and proceeds benefit veterans programs. Salem High School Classes of 1987, 1988 and 1989 Reunion, 6:30 p.m., Spirit of Boston Cruise, Boston Harbor. Tickets are $78 per person; must mention Salem High School when purchasing. Call (617) 748-1400, Ext. 3010. "A Chorus Line," 8 p.m. performed by Salem State College Student Theatre Ensemble. Mainstage Auditorium, Lafayette Street. $15 general, $10 seniors/students. (978) 744-8478. Sunday, Aug. 22 "A Chorus Line," 2 p.m. performed by Salem State College Student Theatre Ensemble. Mainstage Auditorium, Lafayette Street. $15 general, $10 seniors/students. (978) 744-8478. Wednesday, Aug. 25 Beacon Christian Academy Open House, 9 to 11:30 a.m., 8 North St. Parents and students grades pre-K to 8 may register, view facility and meet teachers. Call (978) 741-4200. Thursday, Aug. 26 Art show and sale, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. presented by Artists Among Us. Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square. Theatrical storytelling by Activated Storytellers, 7 p.m. at Salem Public Library, 260 Essex St. Features their latest production, "Under Your Nose (Exploring the Obvious)". Free, all welcome. (978) 744-9667 or www.activated-storytellers.com. Concerts on the Common 2004 presents a movie, "Finding Nemo," at dusk, approximately 7:30 p.m. Free. Salem Common. Friday, Aug. 27 "Twelfth Night" performed by The Rebel Shakespeare Company, 1 and 5 p.m. on Winter Island. Free. All welcome. (781) 631-3808. Saturday, Aug. 28 22nd Annual Boston Antique and Classic Boat Festival, noon to 5 p.m. $5 adults, children under 12 free. Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St. Sponsored by Lowell's Boat Shop. (617) 422-1703. "Twelfth Night" performed by The Rebel Shakespeare Company, 1 and 5 p.m. on Winter Island. Free. All welcome. (781) 631-3808. Sunday, Aug. 29 22nd Annual Boston Antique and Classic Boat Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 adults, children under 12 free. Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St. Sponsored by Lowell's Boat Shop. (617) 422-1703. "Twelfth Night" performed by The Rebel Shakespeare Company, 1 and 5 p.m. on Winter Island. Free. All welcome. (781) 631-3808. Friday, Sept. 3 "The Guys" by Anne Nelson presented by the Salem Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Tickets range $14 to $18. 209 Essex St. (978) 790-8546. Saturday, Sept. 4 Salem Common Neighborhood Association citywide yard sale, 9 a.m. to noon on Salem Common. "The Guys" by Anne Nelson presented by the Salem Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Tickets range $14 to $18. 209 Essex St. (978) 790-8546. Sunday, Sept. 5 "The Guys" by Anne Nelson presented by the Salem Theatre Company, 6 p.m. Tickets range $14 to $18. 209 Essex St. (978) 790-8546. "Electile Dysfunction," a set of humorous short plays and monologues, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Hit and Run Theatre. $12 at door. In A Pig's Eye, 148 Derby St. (978) 969-1533. Thursday, Sept. 9 Salem Athenaeum book discussion group, 7:30 p.m. The group will discuss "No Great Mischief" by Alistair MacLeod. All are welcome. The Athenaeum is at 337 Essex St. (978) 744-2540. "The Guys" by Anne Nelson presented by the Salem Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Tickets range $14 to $18. 209 Essex St. (978) 790-8546. Friday, Sept. 10 "The Guys" by Anne Nelson presented by the Salem Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Tickets range $14 to $18. 209 Essex St. (978) 790-8546. Saturday, Sept. 11 Special performance of "The Guys" by Anne Nelson presented by the Salem Theatre Company, 8 p.m. $35; benefits Salem Fire Department. Morse Auditorium, Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square. (978) 790-8546. Sunday, Sept. 12 Salem Lions Club yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Alexandra Liquors, 128 North St. "The Guys" by Anne Nelson presented by the Salem Theatre Company, 6 p.m. Tickets range $14 to $18. 209 Essex St. (978) 790-8546. "Electile Dysfunction," a set of humorous short plays and monologues, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Hit and Run Theatre. $12 at door. In A Pig's Eye, 148 Derby St. (978) 969-1533. Thursday, Sept. 16 Salem Council on Aging Lobster Bake, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets $10. Chowder, lobster, salad, dessert and live entertainment. Franco American Club, Park Street, Beverly. "The Guys" by Anne Nelson presented by the Salem Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Tickets range $14 to $18. 209 Essex St. (978) 790-8546. Friday, Sept. 17 "The Guys" by Anne Nelson presented by the Salem Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Tickets range $14 to $18. 209 Essex St. (978) 790-8546. Saturday, Sept. 18 A Boy's Life at the Turn of the Modern Era, a program especially for children, 2 p.m, includes hands-on activities. Stephen Phillips Trust House, 34 Chestnut St. (978) 744-0440. "The Guys" by Anne Nelson presented by the Salem Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Tickets range $14 to $18. 209 Essex St. (978) 790-8546. Sunday, Sept. 19 "Electile Dysfunction," a set of humorous short plays and monologues, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Hit and Run Theatre. $12 at door. In A Pig's Eye, 148 Derby St. (978) 969-1533. Saturday, Sept. 25 Trails & Sails Walking Tour of Chestnut and Essex Streets, 11 a.m. For more information, call Stephen Phillips Trust House at (978) 744-0440. Sunday, Sept. 26 "Electile Dysfunction," a set of humorous short plays and monologues, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Hit and Run Theatre. $12 at door. In A Pig's Eye, 148 Derby St. (978) 969-1533. Thursday, Oct. 7 Nathaniel Hawthorne Bicentennial Lecture Series, 7 p.m. "Hawthorne's Friends in Salem: The Non-Literary Companions He Chose," with Thomas Woodson. Free. All welcome. House of Seven Gables, 54 Turner St. (978) 744-0991, Ext. 126. Wednesday, Oct. 13 A Story in Every Layer, 7 p.m. Presentation of results of extensive paint analysis on woodwork in four oldest rooms of Stephen Phillips Trust House, 34 Chestnut St. (978) 744-0440. Saturday, Nov. 6 Fine and Decorative Arts Tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stephen Phillips Trust House, 34 Chestnut St. Diverse collection of art and antiques from five generations will be highlighted. (978) 744-0440. Saturday, Nov. 13 Fine and Decorative Arts Tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stephen Phillips Trust House, 34 Chestnut St. Diverse collection of art and antiques from five generations will be highlighted. (978) 744-0440. Helen comes home to Holten House By Melissa Beecher Staff writer DANVERS -- Before people toured it and the Daughters of the American Revolution held meetings in it, Helen Porter Philbrick called the Holten House home. The 95-year-old was back in Danvers this week, talking to local history buffs about how she is forever linked to the now historic building. The daughter of Franklin Porter, a famed Danvers silversmith, Philbrick remembered what it was like to live in Holten House in the 1920s and 1930s. Holten House was once inhabited by Judge Samuel Holten, a Revolutionary War patriot and doctor, and Sarah Holten, who gave critical testimony against Rebecca Nurse, who was hanged as a witch in Salem in 1692. The 375-year-old house was also occupied by Philbrick's family. During the time Porter lived in the home, a small work shed was built. Porter's silver has been displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Peabody-Essex Museum and the Danvers Historical Society. "She's a tremendous resource because she is someone who actually lived in this house," said Elizabeth Mulholland, one of the women who works to preserve the Holten House. Mulholland's mother, Mary Brown, is the regional leader of the DAR chapter. Dawson steps down Lee Dawson, secretary to Fire Chief James Tutko, has retired after six years of service to the Fire Department. Dawson has worked for the town for 14 years in different capacities. She has held positions in the legal department and code administration department and has been keeping Tutko in line since 1998. "This is the best job I ever had," Dawson said. "If I weren't retiring to watch my grandchildren then I would stay until I was much, much older." "The people here are wonderful and I will miss everyone," she said. Dawson has a simple piece of advice for the person who fills her position: "Be flexible. Be friendly. As long as you're flexible and friendly, you'll be great at this job," Dawson said. Pear tree stamp Move over Elvis ... the Danvers Preservation Commission is working to give you a little competition. Members of the board are trying to get paperwork in order so that the Endicott Pear Tree will be honored as the U.S. Postal Service's newest stamp. Historians believe the tree was planted by John Endicott, the first governor of Massachusetts, making the pear tree in Danversport the oldest living documented fruit tree in North America. With the tree approaching its 375th "birthday" in 2007, members of the Preservation Commission say they hope to get Danvers' most notable at a post office near you as soon as possible. Home Depot wish granted Home Depot on Newbury Street will be allowed to sell Christmas trees, all thanks to a vote by the Zoning Board of Appeals. In addition to seasonal trees, the home improvement giant will be allowed to sell "complementary accessories" in its garden shop, something that was not allowed under its current permit. The vote by the ZBA will allow the store to be better in line with its competitors. "I always go to Home Depot and there's barely room to walk around with all the plants spilling over," commented ZBA member Robert Cignetti. "But to me, it doesn't make any difference what you sell, as long as people have enough room to walk." Looking for a home? Well, they won't pay your mortgage, but the town will help people looking to dive into home ownership the tools needed to get through the process. Danvers' Housing Assistance Trust is looking for people interested in its first-time home buyers seminar scheduled to start Sept. 1. Banking and credit, finding your perfect home and negotiating a price will all be covered during each week in September. Those interested in participating should call Kristan Tarricone in the Danvers Planning and Human Services Department at (978) 777-0001, ext. 3095. Decline of homeless families in motels Time period Statewide Danvers/Peabody June 2002 372 95 June 2003 556 88 June 2004 128 17 Present 0 0 GOP faces long odds in local races By Nelson Benton Staff writer Thus voters would be wise to pay attention to the Democratic primary fights now being waged in the 7th, 8th and 12th Essex House districts. The three-way contest in the Democratic primary for Ruane's seat is perhaps the most competitive. Michael Blatty, who finished well behind Jean Pelletier in the race for the Ward 3 seat on the City Council, has to be considered an extreme long shot. But few will venture to pick a winner between former City Solicitor John Keenan and Councilor-at-large Joan Lovely. Lovely, making her bid to move up from ward councilor, impressed many last year when she finished first in the at-large field. But Keenan is running as if he realizes that having lost previous bids for state senator and the council, this race could be his last. There are lots of signs for both throughout the city and the pair have many friends in common who will have a tough time making a decision when they enter the polling booth on Sept. 14. Both also claim very prominent supporters: For Keenan it's his former boss, Mayor Stan Usovicz; and for Lovely it's her current boss, Ruane. The candidates have already participated in a few forums. The Salem News, along with the Salem Neighborhood Alliance and Historic Salem Inc., will hold one the Wednesday prior to the election (Sept. 8) at the Bowditch School. Likewise, incumbent Rep. Joyce Spiliotis, D-Peabody, has to be considered the favorite in the 12th Essex District, though she faces two well-known fellow Democrats in School Committee member Anne Manning and former Ward 3 Councilor Joseph Silva. Spiliotis' signs went up early and she's been trying to line up some heavyweight endorsements, which may be a sign she senses a problem. But as with any incumbent, two opponents in a primary are better than one. The three candidates have been invited to participate in a forum being sponsored by The Salem News and the Peabody Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, July 7 in the Frank L. Wiggin Auditorium at City Hall. You can contact Nelson Benton at 978-338-2670 or via e-mail at nbenton@ecnnews.com Champions of Peabody live up to name By Ben Larsen Staff Writer DANVERS -- At first he didn't look like the same pitcher who mowed down Amesbury just a week ago. But after a two-run first inning and a base on balls to begin the second frame, Nate Jeanes settled down and returned to his old self as he helped Champions of Peabody cruise to a 5-3 North Shore Baseball League title-clinching win. Jeanes tossed a three-hit complete game while striking out eight and walking three. "He was amazing tonight," said Peabody player/coach Mike Giardi. "Knowing that he only threw one inning at Boston College this year, he has come into his own really quickly. He's just been really smooth on the mound. His confidence showed when he bounced right back from that tough first inning and did a great job." It's said that championships are won with strong pitching and timely hitting, and Champions had their fair share of timely hits. Trailing 2-0 after a half-inning, Peabody stormed back to make it a tie game at the end of one. Second baseman Brian Marshall reached base with a walk and immediately scored on a Giardi double to the left-field wall before shortstop Derek Lyons singled home Giardi with Peabody's second run of the inning. After center fielder Jon Blodgett reached base on an error to lead off the bottom of the second, Peabody played small ball to make sure it took advantage of the Amesbury mistake. Blodgett advanced to second on a Jeran Mondalto single and Jeff Martin moved him to third with a sacrifice bunt. From there, Marshall handled the rest, roping a single to right, giving Peabody a 3-2 advantage. "We've been trying to do a bit more of the little things in the playoffs," said Giardi, who finished 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI. "Early on in the season, we would normally let our guys hit and see what happens, but in the playoffs, we've had a lot of situations where a bunt or a steal would help out quite a bit. Luckily, tonight and throughout the entire playoffs, those decisions worked out really well for us." Champions tacked on another run in the fourth inning on a Martin sacrifice fly and added an insurance run in the fifth on a Blodgett single. Marshall finished 3-for-3 with a walk and an RBI while Lyons had a pair of singles, an RBI and a stolen base to lead the Peabody offense. Blodgett was 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored, and Mondalto chipped in with two singles. The runs would prove useful, as Jeanes allowed a solo shot to Amesbury shortstop Mike Barry in the sixth inning. But even the homer couldn't put a damper on the southpaw's performance. At one point, Jeanes set down 10 of 11 Amesbury batters and looked stronger than ever in the five-pitch, 1-2-3 seventh inning. "He just went out there and went after the hitters," said Giardi. "He really did a great job for us tonight, as he has done all season." The title marks Peabody's second in the last three years and fourth in the previous six summers. Before the Salem Legends won the crown last year, the league was dominated by Peabody and the Swampscott Red Sox, and according to Giardi, it's a testament to how competitive the league has become. "For 10 years, it was either us or Swampscott that was going to win the league," said Giardi. "But in the last few years, the league has gotten pretty tough. There are a lot of good players on every single team." Sports briefs Baseball Nolan's homer sinks Marblehead: Sean Nolan blasted a walk-off home run to lift Peabody past Marblehead, 4-3, last night in the loser's bracket final of the Gallant Tournament. Peabody moves on to play Lynn tonight (5:30) in the final. Peabody needs to beat Lynn twice to capture the title. Peabody scored three times in the bottom of the sixth inning to tie the game. Ryan English led off by reaching on an error and he moved to second on Peter Sucharewicz's single. Brian Church then singled in English and Matt McCarthy hit a two-run double. Sucharewicz led Peabody with three hits and Sean Glabicky picked up the complete-game win. Glabicky allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out 10. ... North Shore snaps two-game slide: The North Shore Spirit avoided a sweep at the hands of the New Jersey Jackals with a 4-2 triumph. The Spirit (18-10) travel to Connecticut tonight to begin a three-game set with the New Haven County Cutters. ... Salem Little League fall ball sign-up: The Salem Little League fall baseball sign-up is set for tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Forest River Park. The fee is $30.00. Eligibility for fall baseball is for players who can be in the majors in 2005. Golf 2004 North Shore Amateur Championship: The 2004 North Shore Amateur Championship will be at Far Corner Golf Course in West Boxford August 24-25. The entry fee is $45. For more information, contact Bill Flynn's Golf Course Management at (978) 664-6435. Football Salem High program ads: Parents of Salem High football players and cheerleaders can purchase ads for the football program this season. For more information, call (978) 745-4293. ... Swampscott Gridiron Club outing: The fifth annual Swampscott Gridiron Club will be held on Aug. 30 at Gannon Country Club in Lynn. All proceeds will support the Swampscott High football program. The $115 dollar registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, a momento and dinner. The event will be limited to 128 players. To participate as a player, sponsor or gift donor, contact any golf committee member, including Ruthy and Marc Paster (781) 592-2303; Louis Olivieri (508) 801-8342; Paul Losano (781) 599-1398; Bob Brown (781) 581-7698; Jim Doolan (781) 581-3813; and Steve Dembowski (617) 261-5757. Fall Leagues Danvers YMCA fall sports leagues: The Danvers YMCA men's and women's fall basketball leagues begin the week of September 20. Women's games will be played on Wednesday evenings between 6:30-9:30 p.m. and the men's games will be played on Tuesday and/or Thursday between 7:00-10:00 p.m. For more information call the YMCA at (978)-774-2055. Coaching Vacancies Endicott College women's volleyball: The Endicott College women's volleyball team is looking for a part-time assistant coach. If you are interested in learning more about the position please contact head coach Tim Byram at (978)-232-2443 or by email at tbyram@endicott.edu. Hockey Top Gun Hockey Tryouts: Tryouts for the 2004-2005 Top Gun Tier 1 (date of birth 1994), Top Gun 1996 and Top Gun 1997 hockey teams will take place on Saturday from 12 noon-1:00 p.m. The cost is $35 and for more information please contact Peter Ferriero at (978)-531-5900. Swimming Danvers YMCA Dolfins swim team tryouts: Tryouts for the Danvers YMCA dolfins swim team will be held September 13-16 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for ages 5-18. For more information, please call the YMCA swim team staff at (978)- 774-2055. Peabody High football car wash: The Peabody High football team will hold a fundraiser car wash Sunday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Holden's Oil on Lynnfield St. in Peabody. The cost is $5.00. Ice Skating Hamilton-Wenham Skating Club: The nine week fall class will begin Thursday, Sept. 9 at Johnson Rink in Hamilton. Entry fee is $140 and instruction is based on the U.S. Figure Skating Association Basic Skills Program. Each class will begin at 3:55 p.m and please call Jan Lee at (978) 468-2924 for more information. Basketball ... North Shore Board of Officials: Anyone interested in becoming a member of the North Shore Board of Officials for basketball can contact Chairperson Minnie Dakos at (978) 532-0665. ... Fundraisers Peabody Police vs. North Shore Old Timers: The Peabody Police will play a group of North Shore Old Timers in the 48th annual Labor Day Baseball Game to benefit the Jimmy Fund on Monday, Sept. 6 at Emerson Park. The North Shore Old Timers will feature former Major League Baseball pitcher John Tudor and former Boston Bruins goalie Reggie Lemelin among others. The day will begin with a Kids Clinic from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for players ages 8-12 with sign-ups beginning at 8 a.m. Donations can be made to the Jimmy Fund and all clinic participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The game will begin at 10 a.m. with raffles being held for autographed memorabilia and gift certificates for local restaurants. For more information contact Sgt. Rich Girolimon at (978) 538-6323. ... Swampscott American Legion fundraiser: The Swampscott American Legion baseball team will be holding a fundraising cruise on Horizon's Edge Casino Cruises on Thursday, Aug. 26. The ship leaves at 6:30 p.m. from 76 Marine Blvd. in Lynn. Tickets are $25, not including a $3 federal tax which must be paid prior to boarding. The Swampscott Mariners completed their season with a record of 21-3 and advanced to the state finals in Greenfield, Mass., where they finished sixth in the state. The team is attempting to raise money to defray the cost of participating in that tournament. For more information call either Paul Halloran at (617) 872-0384 or Jeff Newhall at (781)727-7623. Hall of Fame Salem High Hall of Fame nominations: Salem High Hall of Fame nomination forms for the 2004 inductions can be picked up at the high school athletic office from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 31. Rugby North Shore Rugby Club looking for players: The North Shore Rugby Club is looking for new players to join the team this fall. Players are needed for both the male and female teams, and no experience is required. Call (781) 771-1127 or visit www.NSRFC.com for more information. Fall practices Beverly High fall practice schedule: The Beverly High fall practice schedule is as follows: Varsity football, Aug. 23 at 8 a.m., fieldhouse; freshman football, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m., fieldhouse; girls tennis, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m., Beverly High tennis courts; golf, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m., fieldhouse; cross country, Aug. 30 at 8 a.m., fieldhouse; field hockey and girls soccer, Aug. 26 at 8 a.m., fieldhouse; and boys soccer, Aug. 26 at 6 a.m., fieldhouse. All student-athletes must have a physical examination. Any questions should be directed to the athletic office at (978) 921-6141. ... Danvers High fall practice schedule: The Danvers High School practice schedule for fall sports will be held as follows: ... Marblehead High School tryouts and practice schedule: There will be a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the fieldhouse with District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett, Principal Marilyn Hurwitz, and Athletic Director Rod Pickard. All coaches, athletes and parents are expected to attend. The tryout schedule is as follows: Boys/Girls Cross Country: Monday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m. at the high school field. Football Cheerleaders: Monday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an open clinic in the fieldhouse. Football: Monday, Aug. 23, meet at 2 p.m. and non-contact practice from 5 to 7 p.m. Girls Soccer: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. at the middle school field. Boys Soccer: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at the middle school lower field. Field Hockey: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seaside Park. Girls Tennis: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. for freshmen and sophomores and 4 to 6 p.m. for juniors and seniors. Golf: Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 8 to 9 a.m. for a meeting in the high school cafeteria. ... Ipswich preseason meetings: The following is a list of preseason meetings for all of Ipswich High School's fall sports: Football -- Aug. 9, seniors and juniors from 5 to 5:45 p.m. and sophomores and freshman from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ipswich Gym for equipment issuing Cheerleading -- Aug. 24, 9 a.m. in Middle School Gym Golf -- Aug. 24, 1 p.m. at high school cafeteria Boys Soccer -- Aug. 25, 6 p.m. at Mile Lane Girls Soccer -- Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m. at Mile Lane. Field Hockey -- Aug. 25, 5 p.m. at Bialek Park; Cross Country -- Aug. 26, 11 a.m. in room B229 at Ipswich High No student/athlete will be allowed to participate until the school has received a valid physical examination which has been completed within the last 13 months. For more information contact Tom Gallagher at (978) 356-3137. ... Bishop Fenwick first day of practice dates: All fall athletes at Bishop Fenwick High School are asked to bring a copy of an updated physical exam to the first day of their team's fall practices and report behind the locker rooms at Fenwick. First day of fall practices, by sports, is as follows: Monday, Aug. 23: Football, 3 p.m. for grades 10-12. Friday, Aug. 27: Girls soccer, 8 a.m. for grades 10-12; Boys soccer, 3 p.m. for grades 10-12; Field hockey, 9 a.m. for grades 10-12; Volleyball, 9 a.m. for grades 10-12; Football Cheerleading, 9 a.m. for grades 10-12. Monday, Aug. 30: Cross country, 4:30 p.m. for grades 9-12. ... Peabody High fall tryouts: All athletes must have a valid physical, academic eligibility check and signed parental permission form to participate in Peabody High fall tryouts. The tryouts will be held on the following dates: Physicals will also be held on Aug. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sports Medicine North. Student/athletes under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Athletic Department is requesting all student/athletes with health insurance to make arrangements for physicals with their family physician. ... Salem High fall practice: Salem High fall practice begin shortly, but all students must have a physical examination to be eligible to participate. Forms can be picked up at the Athletic Department/Main Office from 8:00-2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Every student participating in high school athletics is required to pay a user fee of $100 per year and can be dropped off at the Athletic Office during business hours. For more information, please the Athletic Office at 978-740-1113. The fall schedule is as follows: Salem News access numbers To reach the newsroom with a news tip or request, please call the appropriate editor: Editor Karen Andreas, (978) 338-2671 for corrections or comments on overall editorial content and quality; e-mail kandreas@ecnnews.com. Metro Editor Helen Gifford at (978) 744-0600 for news coverage of Salem, Beverly and Peabody; e-mail hgifford@ecnnews.com. Assistant Metro Editor Linda Halfrey at (978) 338-2665 for coverage of Danvers, Marblehead, Swampscott, Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham, Middleton, topsfield, Boxford and Manchester; e-mail lhalfrey@ecnnews.com Sports Editor Phil Stacey at (978) 338-2650; e-mail pstacey@ecnnews.com. Editorial Page Editor Nelson Benton at (978) 338-2670 for letters to the editor and guest columns; e-mail nbenton@ecnnews.com. Editorial assistant Suzanne Brown at (978) 338-2647 for obituaries, calendar items and briefs, weddings/engagements, births; e-mail sbrown@ecnnews.com Night Editor Bill Kirk at at (978) 338-2673 for late-breaking stories or news tips after 5 p.m. Features Editor Christine Gillette at (978) 338-2507, e-mail cgillette@ecnnews.com Photo Editor Amy Sweeney at (978) 338-2684, e-mail asweeney@ecnnews.com Getting crafty over the weekend By Diane Nolan Correspondent Wenham Museum's 32nd annual craft fair Where: 132 Main St., Wenham When: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday How: Admission and parking are free Danvers Art Association craft fair Where: 105 Elliott St., Danvers When: noon to 4 p.m., weekends Aug. 21 through Sept. 12 How: Admission is free Craft fairs featuring work by local artists will take place this weekend in Wenham and Danvers. "It is a great way to showcase the talent from our community," said Sherry Vernick, artisan coordinator at the Wenham Museum, which will be hosting its 32nd annual craft show on Saturday. "I'd say that about 40 percent (of crafters) are new," said Vernick. "We try to avoid overlapping crafts." Some of the artwork that will be featured on the museum's lawn and in Burnham Hall are nine different styles of jewelry, linens, stained glass and pottery. Vernick is expecting about 50 crafters from all over the North Shore and a few from Maine to showcase their work. Jean Buckley of Wenham said she will be doing charcoal portraits on the lawn of the museum. In her artwork, Buckley uses all kinds of media, including pastels, pen and ink, and watercolors, but for portraits at fairs, she sticks to charcoal. "I have done many fairs," said Buckley. "This fair is very nice. The items at it are very nice and it seems to really cover the whole town." Free tours of the first floor of the 17th century Claflin-Richards House will also be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. "This also gives people a chance to see what we have to offer," said Vernick, adding that the museum's exhibits, which include the train room and a doll exhibit, will be free and open to the public during the craft show. Another free craft show this weekend will be hosted by the Danvers Art Association. The association opens its three-week craft show on Saturday. "This is the first year we have had this particular craft show," said Betzy Govoni, co-chairwoman of the show, adding that the group typically holds a holiday fair in November. Govoni said she thought the craft fair would bring a festive air to allow those visiting the association to see new, different things. Notecards, lamps, fabrics and jewelry will be featured at the fair. For each purchase, 20 percent of the profit will go to supporting the association. "For a good selection, I would go the first couple of weekends," said Virginia Simpson, a member of the association who helped organize the event. She added that things go very quickly. Govoni will be bringing some of her own crafts to the show over the next few weeks. She will be at the fair for the day on Saturday. A self-described "craftaholic," Govoni said, "I will paint anything that doesn't move but mostly I paint on wood." Govoni paints on many "found objects," which have included birdhouses and shutters. She also paints metal and floor cloths and uses only acrylic paint. Among the items for sale in this fair, Govoni's crafts will include a fire screen, wall panels and painted roosters. About 15 members of the association are putting their crafts up for sale, coming from all over the North Shore including Beverly, Salem, Danvers, Gloucester, Essex, and Peabody. "The stuff at the shop is really one of a kind. All of the work is just so beautiful," said Simpson. "All of the artisans are very unique," said Govoni. "We're not run of the mill." Govoni said that the association has grown tremendously over the past few years. In addition to the craft portion of the show, the association's art gallery will also be open for visitors, showcasing the work of about 50 local artists. Climb aboard for estuary cruise By The Lookout Robyn Day Explore the remote, pristine areas of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge aboard the Yankee Clipper as part of a three-hour, naturalist-guided cruise on Sunday, Aug. 29. Participants will take in the salt marsh, islands, and tidal creeks of the Plum Island estuary. Calling all crafters! Crafters are wanted to participate in upcoming craft fairs. * Knights of Columbus Craft Fair Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Peabody. Craft tables are available to rent for $25. For information, call Maura Santos at (978) 532-2741. * Peabody House Fifth Annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 18 Walnut St. in Peabody. Tables are available for rent for $25 and sale space without a table is available for $20. For information, call (978) 538-0568 or (978) 531-5497. * St. Albans' Church Craft Fair Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 35 Waitt Ave., in Lynn. Tables are available for rent. Call Martha at (781) 599-0340. Halloween exhibit seeking entries Caladan Gallery, an online art gallery, will hold a juried exhibition, "From Dusk Till Dawn: Rites, Rituals, and Symbolism," in celebration of All Hallow's Eve. Artists in the community are invited to submit works in all mediums except video. One person will be selected for a solo show. The deadline for entries is Sept. 15. For information, visit www.caladangallery.com or call (978) 741-7979. Marblehead Museum fall schedule The Marblehead Museum and Historical Society recently announced its fall schedule of special events. * "The Way We Cook: Recipes from the New American Kitchen," a wine and food sampling, Saturday, Sept. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. with cookbook authors Sheryl Julian and Julie Riven at the Lee Mansion in Marblehead. Cost is $18 general and $15 for seniors. Proceeds will benefit Friends of Abbot Library and Marblehead Museum. * "Wine Tasting Under the Tent," Friday, Oct. 1 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Lee Mansion Garden in Marblehead. Cost is $35 per person and proceeds will benefit Marblehead Public School and the Marblehead Museum. * "Marblehead Pottery: An Ideal Place to Work," a slide presentation by Marilee Meyer and Susan Montgomery, Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7;30 p.m. at 170 Washington St. in Marblehead. Cost is $10. * "Murders in Marblehead," a lecture by historian Don Doliber, Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at 170 Washington St. in Marblehead. Cost is $7. For information on any of these events, call (781) 631-1768. Business calendar Wednesday, Aug. 11 Cape Ann Businesswomen sunset cruise, 6 to 8 p.m. on Essex River Cruises. Point of departure is Essex Marina, 33 Dodge St., Essex. Tickets are $25. Casual attire. (978) 283-1601. Thursday, Aug. 12 Salem Chamber of Commerce After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m. at Salem Waterfront Hotel, Pickering Wharf, Salem. Networking B4 Nine, 7:15 p.m., Peabody Chamber of Commerce, 24 Main St., Peabody. $5 for members. Call (978) 531-0384. Saturday, Aug. 14 Essex Street Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Salem. To reserve a spot, call the Salem Chamber of Commerce at (978) 744-0004. Sunday, Aug. 15 Essex Street Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Salem. To reserve a spot, call the Salem Chamber of Commerce at (978) 744-0004. Monday, Aug. 16 North Shore Networking Group, 2 to 4 p.m., North Shore Career Center, 70 Washington St., Salem. Topic is "Making the Most of Your Accomplishments: How to Create and Maintain a Professional Portfolio." Free. Call (978) 825-7299 for information or (978) 825-7200 to register. Wednesday, Aug. 18 Networking for Desired Results, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Cape Ann Business Incubator, 8 Blackburn Center, Gloucester. Free; all welcome. Call (978) 282-7779 or e-mail infor@businc.org. Thursday, Aug. 19 North Shore Women in Business Breakfast Meeting, 7 to 9 a.m. Holiday Inn, Route 1 North, Peabody. Executive coach Jean DiGiovanna will lead "Networking with a Twist." $15 for members and $30 for guests. For reservations, call (978) 741-3223 or e-mail info@NSWIB.org. Tuesday, Aug. 24 Exploring Franchise Business Ownership as a Career Option, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Enterprise Center at Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Free; reservations required. Call (978) 542-7528 or visit www.enterprisectr.org. Wednesday, Aug. 25 Ask the Expert, 3 to 5 p.m., Enterprise Center at Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Information on e-mail services available. Free; reservations required. Call (978) 542-7528 or visit www.enterprisectr.org. Thursday, Aug. 26 Writing Performance Appraisals, 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., North Shore Community College's ICTT, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 121E, Route 62, Elliot St., Beverly. Cost is $35 and includes breakfast. Limited space. Call (978) 236-1200. Beverly Chamber of Commerce After Hours, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Endicott College, Tupper Hall, 376 Hale St., Beverly. $5 members; $10 nonmembers. Call (978) 232-9559. Monday, Aug. 30 North Shore Networking Group meeting, 2 to 4 p.m., North Shore Career Center, 70 Washington St., Salem. Topic is "The Secrets of Marketing Yourself." Free. Call (978) 825-7299 for information or (978) 825-7200 to register. * * * Mail your upcoming business events to Suzanne Brown, Essex County Newspapers, 32 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA 01915. Call her at (978) 338-2647; or e-mail her at sbrown@ecnnews.com. Business people Attorney Vincent E. Bonazzoli of Swampscott made a presentation to estate planning attorneys in Boston recently. Bonazzoli, principal and owner of the Vincent E. Bonazzoli Law Firm P.C. in Lynnfield, spoke about the regulations regarding minimum distributions from retirement plans. * * * Bruce Whear was elected president of the Hamilton and Wenham Business Council recently. The Hamilton resident is president of Wire 4 Hire Inc. in Salem. * * * photo: biz_campbell Glenn F. Campbell, director of Campbell Funeral Home in Beverly earned the certified preplanning consultant (CPC) designation. CPC certification is awarded by the National Funeral Directors Association to consultants upon successful completion of an exam. Certified funeral directors help families plan funeral services in advance. * * * photo: biz_temkin Beverly's Alan Temkin, an associate financial planner, was honored for outstanding achievement at MetLife's Annual Leaders Conference in Florida recently. Temkin is the principal of Temkin Financial Group in Danvers. * * * Salem State College appointed Steven Carter chairman of the English department and Amy Everitt chairwoman of the Sports, Fitness and Leisure Department. Both professors are Salem residents. * * * Paul Coco earned the foodservice management professionals certification by the National Restaurant Association. Coco is director of dining services at Brooksby Village, a retirement community in Peabody. * * * photo: biz_oeveren Rudy Van Oeveren president of Peabody Financial Services Inc., has earned the designations general securities principal and municipal limited principal. He was also named Massachusetts division manager for NEXT Financial Group. * * * Heritage Bank branches in Danvers and Beverly recently celebrated Customer Appreciation Days. Red Sox tickets were given to Chad Macomber of Marblehead and Ken Gelpey of Peabody. Salem's James Walsh won tickets to a Jimmy Buffett concert. * * * Beverly National Bank was recognized by North Shore United Way for service and commitment to that organization. Bank employees raised $12,637 for local services and a corporate gift raised the total donation to $17,000. * * * Danvers Savings Bank recently donated $15,000 to the North Shore Community College's School-Age Child Care Program, which will provide courses on how to care for children age 5 to 14. * * * Mail your business people news and photos to Suzanne Brown, Salem News, 32 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA 01915. Call her at (978) 338-2647; or e-mail her at sbrown@ecnnews.com. br> SGPTV Marks First Anniversary - $20 million in sponsorships raised in inaugural year Sc BOSTON - The Sponsorship Group for Public Television (SGPTV) posted more than $20 million in sponsorship sales for public television programs during its first year of operation. Established at WGBH Boston in July 2003 to secure national sponsors for signature PBS programs, SGPTV exclusively represents WGBH's premier national sponsorship opportunities as well as series produced by other prestigious production partners. Its $20 million in sponsorships raised during its first year makes SGPTV the most successful national sponsorship organization for public television in America, offering a full-service team consisting of sales, client services, marketing and research. Suzanne Zellner, Group Director of SGPTV, credited flexible new sponsorship packages, SGPTV's experienced staff and its impressive portfolio of sponsorship opportunities for the organization's success during its first year. "We have the largest inventory of the highest-rated programs on public television--from primetime hits like Antiques Roadshow, Masterpiece Theatre, Nova and Frontline to many of the best kids shows, like Sesame Street, Zoom, Arthur and its new spin-off, Postcards from Buster," Zellner said. "Our top-notch client services, sales and marketing teams have also listened to the marketplace and tailored our opportunities to meet sponsor needs through shorter flights and customized packages." SGPTV sponsors are offered a robust package of on and off-air benefits. In addition to the on-air spots that appear in PBS' uncluttered media environment, sponsors receive such benefits as access to program talent, special events, and credit on a wide variety of program-related materials. "We pride ourselves on being a customer-focused operation," said Suzanne Zellner. "We work closely with our customers to create sponsorships that deliver a return on their investment." Recent changes to PBS on-air guidelines provide more flexibility to sponsors, said Zellner. Though PBS's non-commercial environment remains intact, certain rules have been revised to allow for people to speak on camera, to show people with products, and to have lyrics to music. "These changes to the on-air guidelines enable sponsors to sustain their messaging on-air," Zellner added. Sponsorship deals closed in the last year by SPGTV include the following: Ameriquest and Liberty Mutual for Antiques Roadshow; Subaru for The Victory Garden; Chick-fil-A for Between the Lions; the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for one episode of American Experience; Beaches Resorts for Sesame Street; Ocean Spray for Simply Ming; Olympus for They Made America, and Stanley Tools for MotorWeek. Recent sponsor renewals include Microsoft for Nova; Liberty Mutual and The Scotts Company for American Experience; Ace Hardware for Victory Garden; Minwax, Columbia Forest Products, Delta Machinery and Porter Cable for The New Yankee Workshop; McDonalds for Sesame Street; and Chuck E. Cheese's for Arthur. SGPTV recently launched a Web site, www.sgptv.org, developed specifically for ad agencies and corporate contacts. The Sponsorship Group for Public Television (SGPTV) is the exclusive representative for the best public television national sponsorships. SGPTV is based at WGBH Boston, the largest producer of primetime programs for public television. WGBH Boston is America's preeminent public broadcasting producer, the source of one-third of PBS's prime-time lineup as well as many public radio favorites. WGBH-produced Web sites generate 25% of the traffic to pbs.org, the most-visited dot-org on the Internet. WGBH is a pioneer in educational multimedia and in technologies and services that make media accessible to the 36 million Americans who rely on captioning or video descriptions. WGBH has been recognized with hundreds of honors: Emmys, Peabodys, duPont-Columbia Awards...even two Oscars. In 2002, WGBH was honored with a special institutional Peabody Award for 50 years of excellence. ipps Howard Health Beat QUIT SMOKING: North Shore Medical Center will offer an eight-week smoking cessation program, "Quit and Quit for Good" beginning Aug. 16. Classes will be Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Salem Hospital. Cost is $140. Call (978) 741-4151. ANSWERS ABOUT MENOPAUSE: Gynecologist David DiChiara, M.D. will speak and answer questions about menopause Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Escape Within Women's Fitness and Wellness Center, 131 Dodge St. Beverly. The program is free and open to all area women. Call (978) 236-1650. UTERINE HEALTH: "Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Diagnosis and Treatment" is the topic of the Lifestyle Management Institute's September lecture. Presented by gynecologist David DiChiara, M.D., is Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6 to 7 p.m. in the boardroom at the Beverly Hospital Hunt Center, 75 Lindall St., Danvers. Advanced registration is required, call (888) 253-0800. WORK OUT TOGETHER: Endicott College and the National Exercise Trainers Association will sponsor a group exercise workshop Saturday, Oct. 2 at 8 a.m. and "Mindful Movement" Sunday, Oct. 3 at 8 a.m. The Oct. 2 program for current and potential fitness instructors, will cover the practical application of teaching group exercise. "Mindful Movement" examines several mind-body type exercises including yoga, pilates and Tai Chi. The classes are at Endicott's Post Center campus in Beverly. Call (800) AEROBIC or register online at www.netafit.org. LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER: Beverly Hospital will host the "Look Good, Feel Better," program Friday, Oct. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Garden Conference Room. The class, taught by professional cosmetologists, is free and open to all women undergoing cancer treatment and provides help in using makeup and skin care to counteract appearance-related side effects. Advance registration is required. Call Mary Ellen at (978) 922-3000 Ext. 2991. HEALTHY FAMILIES: Catholic Charities North will offer Healthy Families services for first-time parents age 20 and younger in North Shore communities. The home visiting program provides group-based activities to reduce isolation and promotes peer-to-peer support to young parents. Enrollment in the program is voluntary and may begin for parents prenatally or until the child's first birthday. Service continues until the child turns age 3. Call (781) 593-2312. SEEING STRAIGHT: The Seniors EyeCare Program will offer free eye-care information for patients who qualify. The program is designed for those age 65 and older who have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years. Eligible patients will be matched with a nearby volunteer ophthalmologist. Call (800) 222-EYES (3937). MAKING A CHOICE: A free "Choosing Hospice" booklet answering common questions and providing a list of resources is available from the VNA Care Hospice. Call (888) 663-3688 Ext. 1206, or e-mail kstrogney@vnacarenetwork.org. HELP FOR STUTTERERS: Rehab Services at Northeast Health System provides a hotline to parents of children who stutter or who have other developmental problems. The phone line, (978) 777-3880, is open Friday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and is staffed by speech and language pathologist Kyle Kuboto. MOMS NEED PLAYTIME TOO: Mothertalk Too, a playtime for moms and babies 8 months and older, takes place every other Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Women's Health & Medical Arts Building, on the campus of Beverly Hospital, Herrick Street, Beverly. Cost is $5 a class. Call (978) 927-9103. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: A free blood pressure clinic is held on the first Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Geriatric Care Center, 75 Lindall St., Danvers. MEN'S HEALTH: The Gay and Bisexual Men's Health Program has drop-in hours Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. at 156 Cabot St., Beverly, and offers free and anonymous HIV testing, free condoms and information on HIV, STD, hepatitis and other men's health issues. Call David at (978) 927-4506 Ext. 219. INSURANCE COUNSELING: North Shore Elder Services in Danvers has trained volunteers to counsel Medicare beneficiaries about health insurance and benefits, including Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Savings Programs, HMOs, Prescription Advantage Program, long-term care insurance. Volunteers provide seniors with free, confidential, unbiased information. Counselors are available Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Appointments required. Call Kristin at (978) 750-4540 Ext. 231. YOGA CLASSES: Yoga classes for both beginners and experienced participants will be held at The Lifestyle Management Institute at the Hunt Center, 75 Lindall St., Danvers. Classes include Gentle Yoga, Yoga for Men and Power Lunch. Call (888) 253-0800. CPR PROGRAMS: Education Services at Northeast Health System conducts American Heart Association basic life support classes that are available to the public: n Heartsaver (basic class) both adult and pediatric alternate monthly and are held on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. at Beverly Hospital. Cost is $35. n American Heart Association Health Care Provider, both certification and recertification classes are held monthly with occasional evening classes at Beverly Hospital. Cost for the initial certification is $50, and recertification is $35. Call Sally Kiesling at (978) 922-3000 Ext. 2236. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT: The VNA Care Network offers a free Medication Management Program to help seniors and their caregivers effectively manage seniors' prescription medications and reduce errors and adverse drug reactions. Participants must be age 60 or older and be a resident of Danvers, Marblehead, Middleton, Peabody, or Salem. Call (800) 728-1862. HIV AND AIDS TESTING: Free HIV and AIDS testing is held every Wednesday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Health and Education Services, 156 Cabot St., Beverly. Testing is anonymous and confidential. Call Kate Perry at (978) 927-4506 Ext. 222. WOMEN IN NEED: VNA Care Network will provide financial assistance stipends to women in need with breast cancer. Stipends can be used for treatment, medication, child care, prosthetic undergarments, head coverings, and transportation. For more information, call (888) 663-3688 Ext. 2429. PERSONAL THERAPY: The North Shore Heart and Wellness Center at NSMC Salem Hospital will continue to offer private sessions in personal fitness training, reiki therapy, hypnotherapy for smoking patients, and therapeutic massage for illness. To schedule a session with an expert, call (978) 741-4151. BREAST CANCER STUDY: The NSMC Cancer Center in Peabody is seeking local women to participate in one of the largest breast cancer prevention clinical trials ever undertaken in North America. The research will target postmenopausal women at increased risk for breast cancer. For information on the study or to take a breast cancer risk assessment, call (978) 573-5411 or visit www.breastcancerprevention.com. North Shore support groups CANCER SUPPORT: The Cape Ann Cancer Support Group meets in the Longan Room at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call (978) 283-4001, Ext. 559. - Beverly Hospital hosts a breast cancer support group the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Herrick House. Call (978) 922-3000, Ext. 2405. - Beverly Hospital's general cancer support group meets the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Garden Conference Room at the hospital. (978) 922-3000, Ext. 2710. - The Men's Group, a support group for men who have or have had cancer, meets the first Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the North Shore Cancer Center, 17 Centennial Drive in Peabody. Call Dr. Robert Cross at (617) 362-3139. - The Social Work and Oncology Department at Beverly Hospital conducts a free cancer support group that meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Garden Conference Room. Call (978) 922-3000, Ext. 2710. STROKE GROUP: The North Shore Medical Center Stroke Support Group will meet the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in Room D 102A on the ground floor of Salem Hospital. Meetings are free and feature speakers and camaraderie. Caregivers and family members are welcome. Call (978) 825-6286. LOSS SUPPORT: - VNA Care Hospice will continue to offer free bereavement support groups at the VNA Care Network, 5 Federal St., Danvers, for adults coping with the death of a loved one. A group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: Aug. 24, Sept. 14, and Sept. 28. Another group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the following Mondays: Aug. 23, Sept. 13, Sept. 27. Call (978) 777-6100, Ext. 1401. - The Center for Grief and Healing offers support groups for those who lost a spouse or partner, and for those interested in exploring spiritual questions after the death of a loved one. The meetings are free and are held at the Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers. For dates, times and details, call (978) 774-7566. - Loss Support Group for those with a loss due to death, divorce or separation and meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary of the Annunciation Rectory, 24 Conant St., Danvers. All are welcome. Call Doris Sevigny at (978) 282-7676. - A Bereavement Group meets on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., at St. Paul's Church Rectory, 50 Union St., Hamilton. To register, call Doris at (978) 282-7676. - An Infant Loss Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Kauders Conference Room at Beverly Hospital. Registration is not required. - A Widowed Persons' Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Longan Room at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St., Gloucester. Call (978) 283-7102. FAMILY HELP: Family members of people diagnosed with mental illness may find support at the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program, sponsored by the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Massachusetts. The 12-week course will meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at North Shore Children's Hospital beginning Monday, Sept. 20. For more information, call (978) 744-7491. ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT: - Beverly Hospital hosts an Alzheimer's support group for patients, caregivers, family, and friends every first and third Wednesday of the month from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the board room at the Beverly Hospital Hunt Center in Danvers. Call (978) 774-4400, Ext. 3064. - Heritage at Danvers, 9 Summer St., Danvers, holds an Alzheimer's support group on the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. Call Anne at (978) 774-5959. - Support group for children, ages 8 to 12, at the Geriatric Care Center at the Hunt Center, 75 Lindall St., Danvers, on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call (978) 774-4400, Ext. 4007. MS SUPPORT: The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Longan Room at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester. Call (978) 283-4001, Ext. 131. LUPUS GROUP: The North Shore Lupus Group will meet the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Lahey Clinic North in Peabody. Call Nan Hardigan at (978) 468-3524. MOTHER'S GROUPS: - The social work department at Beverly Hospital hosts a free program for young mothers, Connecting With Your Moms, on Tuesdays, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and Thursdays, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Women's Health Building at Beverly Hospital. Call (978) 922-3000, Ext. 2720. - The Mothertime Support Group meets Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to noon at the North Shore Birth Center at Beverly Hospital. Call (978) 927-7880. BABY/CHILD SAVER CLASS: Baby/child saver classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Beverly Hospital. The program helps parents, expectant parents and caregivers to recognize and cope with emergency situations involving babies and small children. Accident prevention and techniques are reviewed. Cost is $45. For upcoming dates, call the Parent Education Department at Beverly Hospital at (978) 927-9103. BATTERED WOMEN'S GROUP: Greater Lynn Senior Services is offering a weekly support group for women 50 and older who have experienced or are experiencing any form of abuse from a spouse or partner. The group is free for women living in the Greater Lynn area. Call Katie Galenius or Christine Elliott at (781) 599-0110. PARKINSON'S DISEASE: The Beverly Council on Aging hosts the North Shore Parkinson's Support Group meetings on the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Beverly Council on Aging, 90 Colon St., in Beverly. Call Peggy at (978) 887-2248. HIV/AIDS SUPPORT: The Visiting Nurse Association Care Network in Danvers will host a support group for friends and relatives of people with HIV/AIDS. These free meetings will be held at 5 Federal St. in Danvers, with dates and times to be announced. Call Mary McComish at (800) 457-8999, Ext. 1233, or at (978) 777-6100, Ext. 1233. DISABILITIES SUPPORT GROUP: A monthly peer support group for people with disabilities to share solutions and concerns with living independently will be held Thursdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann Inc., 27 Congress St., Suite 107. Reservations are required. Call Mary Margaret Moore at (978) 741-0077, Ext. 10 or e-mail mmmoore@ilcnsca.org. PHONE REASSURANCE: Jewish Family Services of the North Shore will offer a telephone reassurance program for senior citizens who are homebound. Seniors who wish will receive two to three phone calls per week from a volunteer to ensure their physical and mental well-being. More volunteers are needed. Call (781) 631-2704. ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE: A support group for families of drug users and problem drinkers meets at CAB Health & Recovery Services Inc. outpatient offices in Salem every Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. The group will learn about enabling, trust and legal issues and the 12-step recovery process. Call (978) 740-1580 or (800) 334-5512, or e-mail info@cabhealth.org. PFLAG MEETING: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Persons (PFLAG) will hold its monthly support group for North Shore residents on the first Tuesday of every month at the Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St. All are welcome to attend and meetings are free. Call Marty Langlois or Jim Lynch at (978) 927-2059. LA LECHE LEAGUE: La Leche League of Beverly offers a monthly information and support group for pregnant and breast-feeding women the second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Peabody. Call Julie at (978) 745-5586. M.O.M.'s CLUB: North Shore Mothers Of Multiples, a nonprofit support group for mothers of twins and multiples, will hold monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Beverly Hospital Hunt Center cafeteria, 75 Lindall St., Danvers. Expectant mothers are welcome. Call Christine at (978) 646-9406. CHRONIC PAIN: A Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain Support Group will meet the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Alternative Therapy Center, 24 Main St. in Peabody. Reiki and therapeutic massage clinic offered the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Dot at (978) 538-3692. DEMENTIA SUPPORT: An early stage dementia support group for patients is held from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Geriatric Care Center at Beverly Hospital. Call (978) 774-4400, Ext. 4022. LOW VISION: The Danvers Council on Aging offers a Low Vision Support Group on the third Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Danvers Senior Center, 25 Stone St. in Danvers. Call Gerry at (978) 762-0208. CARDIAC REHABILITATION: The Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Group, sponsored by Northeast Health System, is held on the third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Cardiac Conference Room at Beverly Hospital. Call (978) 922-3000, Ext. 2710. Good causes BENEFIT YARD SALE: The Inn Transition, 42 Washington St., Peabody, will hold a yard sale Saturday, Aug. 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit its homeless program. Items will be sold for $5 per bag full. Volunteers needed. Call (978) 531-9951. BACK TO SCHOOL: Beverly Bootstraps will hold a Back to School Bonanza Friday, Aug. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. School supplies will be distributed to Beverly children in need. The organization seeks donations of notebooks, binders, pencils, folders, scissors, crayons, backpacks, and calculators. Bring items to First Baptist Church, 221 Cabot St., before Aug. 23. Call (978) 921-1561. HABITAT HOUSE: Habitat for Humanity of the North Shore is currently renovating a house at 18 Crombie St. in Salem. Local families of four or five people with an income up to $33,000 may download an application at www.habitatforhumanity-northshore.com and send the completed forms to 215 Maple St., Lynn, MA 01904 by Aug. 30. VOLUNTEERS: The North Shore Arc seeks volunteers to assist adults and children with disabilities in the day care center and recreation programs such as bowling, basketball, and arts and crafts. Call (978) 762-8352, Ext. 218 for information. INDEPENDENT LIVING: North Shore Elder Services, 152 Sylvan St., Danvers, offers services to make it easier for area seniors and their caregivers to live independently. Resources are for Danvers, Marblehead, Middleton, Peabody, and Salem residents and include home care service, Meals on Wheels, money management, grocery shopping, personal care, and Lifeline. Call (978) 750-4540 or visit www.nselder.com. SAVE LIVES: The local American Red Cross needs volunteer health and safety instructors to teach CPR, first aid, baby-sitting, and safety classes, which are held weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays at the Peabody office, 85 Lowell St. A commitment of six classes a year is ideal. An instructor's training course will begin in September. Call (978) 531-2280 for information. READING COACHES: SeniorCare RSVP America Reads is looking for volunteers to coach children with reading both in school and after school in the Hamilton/Wenham area. Training will be provided and coaching will begin in the fall of the new school year. Call Joan at (978) 468-1193. HAVEN FROM HUNGER: The Haven from Hunger, 71 Wallis St., Peabody, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for the distribution of groceries, and at 5 p.m. for dinner. All are welcome. Haven from Hunger is in need of the following food items: pasta, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, and jelly. Call (978) 531-1530. HELP STUDENTS: Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry is in need of individuals willing to tutor high school students in math and English. The Pantry also seeks volunteers to help organize back-to-school items. Call (978) 927-1561. ANIMAL LOVERS: Peabody Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to spend two to four hours per week caring for homeless animals. No experience necessary; training will be provided. Morning and evening shifts are available Sunday through Saturday. Call (978) 531-7478. CARS NEEDED: Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry, which offers many emergency services to local families in need, is looking for donations of vehicles. To donate a used car, call Cars Helping America at (866) 949-3668. DRIVERS NEEDED: The American Red Cross, located at 85 Lowell St. in Peabody, seeks volunteers to transport clients to and from medical appointments during business hours. Vehicle is provided; a current driver's license and clean driving record are required. Call (978) 531-2280. HELP A CHILD: Due to a shortage of foster homes throughout the North Shore, children in need of help are sent to other communities, becoming separated from their schools, friends, family and other supports. To support a child in your community by becoming a foster parent, call (978) 825-3862 or (800) KIDS-508. HELP A NEIGHBOR: Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry seeks volunteers to pick up furniture donations and deliver them to needy families. Call (978) 927-1561. SPECIAL OLYMPICS: The Special Olympics Massachusetts is a rapidly growing organization, and the need for volunteers has greatly increased. It seeks people to help with mailing, phone calls, and other office work. Headquarters are located at 450 Maple St., Building 1, Danvers. Call (978) 774-1501, Ext. 221. MENTORS NEEDED: Children's Friend Mentoring Program is seeking volunteers for its mentoring program for children ages 7 to 14 in North Shore communities. Mentors and mentees spend about six hours per month together. Support for mentors is available. Call Sandi Fecteau at (978) 744-7905, Ext. 374 to register. VEHICLE DONATIONS: The Melanoma Education Foundation, a Peabody-based nonprofit that provides skin cancer education, is accepting vehicle donations. To donate a used vehicle or boat, call Cars Helping America at (866) 949-3668. MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS: The North Shore Children's Museum in Salem is seeking volunteers to share a hobby or talent, such as storytelling or craft making. Volunteers with administrative skills are also needed. Call Mary Sholds at (978) 741-1811. HOSPICE SUPPORT: VNA Care Hospice needs volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families. Training, supervision and support are provided. Call Nancy Barcelo at (888) 663-3688, Ext. 3471. More information is available at www.vnacarenetwork.org. MONEY MANAGEMENT: Volunteers are need to assist senior citizens with bill-paying. You would visit an elder's home once a month to help write out checks, balance their checkbook and reconcile bank statements. Call Joanne Hogan at (978) 750-4540, Ext. 288, or e-mail jhogan@nselder.org. DRIVERS NEEDED: Volunteer drivers are needed for the American Cancer Society's "Road to Recovery" program, a free service offered to cancer patients who need rides to their cancer treatments. Rides are provided Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patients are asked to call in advance to arrange for rides. To become a Road to Recovery driver, or arrange for transportation, call (800) ACS-2345. MEALS ON WHEELS: Drivers are needed for the Meals on Wheels program in the communities of Beverly, Gloucester, Essex, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester, Rockport and Wenham. Call Jane Militello at (978) 281-1750 or (978) 927-1046. Drivers also needed for the Topsfield Council on Aging program; call Judy Tucker at (978) 887-1523. PETLINK: North Shore PetLink is looking for volunteers in the North Shore and Cape Ann area to provide foster care for the pets of people in need of temporary assistance. Call Rita at (978) 927-0217, Ext. 208 or e-mail rlevin@chaos-inc.org. HELP FOR MARINES: The Marine For Life program acts to assist Marines leaving active duty as they transition back to civilian life. The Hometown Link for the Greater Boston area is Maj. Kevin Coughlin. For information, visit www.marineforlife.com or call Maj. Coughlin at (978) 360-5064 or e-mail boston@marineforlife.net. DONATIONS: CAB Health & Recovery Services, a drug and alcohol treatment agency, needs new, unopened toiletries for its women clients. Wish list includes sample-size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, deodorants and others. Donations of new socks, underwear items, new or used bed linen (twin size), towels and comforter sets (adult and kids) are also needed. Call (800) 323-2224, Ext. 685, or e-mail info@cabhealth.org. DRIVERS: SeniorCare RSVP is looking for volunteer drivers in the Beverly area to transport seniors to medical appointments in other communities. Call Elaine at (978) 927-1046. COMPANION PROGRAM: The Beverly Council on Aging is looking for volunteers for its companion program. Volunteers would visit isolated Beverly senior citizens. Call Pat at (978) 921-6017. COMPUTER TUTORS: Salem CyberSpace, a community computer learning center in Salem, is looking for volunteer tutors for its after-school program for youths ages 11 to 14. Tutors are asked to commit at least two hours per week. The program runs from Tuesday to Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Call Juan Hernandez at (978) 771-3023 or e-mail jhernandez@salemcyberspace.org. HOTLINE VOLUNTEERS: Help for Abused Women and their Children (HAWC) is seeking volunteers for a 24-hour hotline service to help end family violence. Volunteers must complete 30 hours of training beginning in March on evenings and Saturdays. The hotline can be answered from the volunteer's home. Call Sara at (978) 744-8552. COMMITTEE MEMBERS SOUGHT: Beverly Coalition for Diversity (ABCD) is seeking new committee members to work on issues of tolerance, understanding differences and building community in the city of Beverly. ABCD is part of a statewide program sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League. Call Steve Hoy, ABCD chairman, at (978) 921-1335 or e-mail papawheelie50@juno.com. DONATIONS: The Housing Assistance Program, a division of North Shore Community Action Program, is seeking donations of bedding, housewares, clothing and small furniture. These articles will assist local low-income families with their new apartments. Donations should be in good condition an may be dropped off from 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at 98 Main St., Peabody. Call Lee at (978) 531-0767. INN BETWEEN: The Inn Between, 25 Holten St., and The Inn Transition, 42 Washington St., both in Peabody, currently have volunteer opportunities in the area of child care. Call (978) 531-9775 or (978) 532-2372. HELPLINE VOLUNTEERS: Substance Abuse Helpline seeks volunteers for 24-hour, seven day a week information and education phone service for people affected by alcoholism and substance abuse. The helpline provides training, supervision, flexible scheduling and is accessible by public transportation. Call (617) 536-0501, Ext. 201, or visit www.helpline-online.com. HOMELESS CHILDREN: Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking volunteers to play with children living in homeless shelters in neighborhoods throughout Greater Boston. A two-hour weekly commitment for six months is required. Call (617) 287-1900, Ext. 306 or visit www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: MAB Community Services, formerly the Massachusetts Association for the Blind, is seeking volunteers to read and shop with blind neighbors and help them maintain their independence. Two or three hours per week needed, hours are flexible. Training and support provided. Call Donna Bailey, director of volunteer services, at (617) 972-9119 or (800) 852-3029. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers in the following areas: * Drivers for Motor Corps, drive residents of Cape Ann to medical appointments in Boston, one day per month or one day per week. * General Office Assistant: duties include data entry, telephone, filing, and assisting with office projects. * Disaster Services: join the chapter's Disaster Action Team and/or work on the chapter's disaster plan and receive training in disaster services and responding to emergencies. * Public relations and special events, write press releases, newsletters and work on special events. * Web site: Keep the chapter's Web site current with events, photos and news. Call (978) 922-2224. * * * Good Causes appears Fridays in Arts & Leisure. If you know of a nonprofit cause worthy of consideration -- whether a car wash, a blood drive, or a fund-raising dance -- let us know. Mail submissions, which should include a phone number, to Good Causes, c/o Suzanne Brown, Essex County Newspapers, 32 Dunham Road, Beverly, 01915, or e-mail to sbrown@ecnnews.com.
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