Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org.
Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and community awards celebration
Thursday, Sept. 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce announces their 72nd annual meeting and 2024 community awards celebration. The event will be held at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead. $65 per person.
Join the Chamber to honor the 2024 award recipients – Dave Rodgers, The Harbor Light Inn, Teresa Collins, Jordan’s Launch, the Abbot Public Library Foundation and Bette Hunt. For more info, visit marbleheadchamber.org.
LOL for a good cause
Friday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.
The Marblehead Counseling Center presents Comedy Night @ the Gerry 5, 210 Beacon St. hosted by local comic and founder of the Salem Comedy & Spirits Festival Mark Scalia. Come laugh with professional comics Kathe Farris and Kelly MacFarland. Proceeds from the event benefit the Marblehead Counseling Center and support its mission of providing high-quality, affordable mental health care to Marblehead and surrounding communities. Tickets are $35, $40 at the door. https://loom.ly/zrYiSGY
Sustainability Fair
Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bring the whole family to Sustainable Marblehead’s Sustainability Fair, located at the Brown School. 40 Baldwin Road. Test drive EVs, learn about bike safety in a children’s bike rodeo, explore green technology for your home, discover ways to reduce waste, create fun children’s crafts, hear from expert speakers and more! Visit with many nonprofits to learn about their efforts in protecting the planet and speak to businesses who offer green solutions for a brighter future. Listen to musical guests, “The Old Men of Marblehead” for a bit of country and Americana. Stop by the Current’s table, too!
Life on Marblehead’s poor farm
Saturday, Sept 28, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
In this free, living history program at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, 161 Washington St., Meghan Boehmer will portray a Marblehead woman, who, having lost her husband and income, finds no alternative but to go to the poor farm with her young children.
Hear about how Marblehead helped to care for the poor and vulnerable working class citizens. This program is sponsored by the Marblehead Cultural Council. More info at marbleheadmuseum.org.
Fall into reading
Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Stop by this multi-community book swap at William Raveis Real Estate, 11 Atlantic Ave. Enjoy author readings and book signings, raffles, giveaways and refreshments while you browse for your new reads. Sponsored by Gingle Lerman Realty Group.
Meet the unsung heroine who changed America
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2-3 p.m.
Abbot Public Library will host a portrayal of the first woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins. Come dive into stories from this woman who defied the conventions of her middle-class Worcester upbringing to become a trailblazer for women in government, warrior for the working poor and instigator of numerous worker-related programs and laws.These include Social Security, the 40-hour workweek and minimum wage. Registration is required to attend in person or via Zoom. tinyurl.com/Perkins-Part-1.
Fall Festival with Epstein Hillel Academy
Sunday, Sept. 29, 1-3 p.m.
Epstein Hillel Academy invites the community to its Fall Festival on the lower fields at the JCC, Community Road. The event will feature crafts, field and carnival games, inflatables, touch-a-truck and food. Free and open to all.
Music in the garden
Sunday, Sept. 29, 2-4 p.m.
Come hear the Joe Berkowitz Trio in the garden at 10 Central St. The garden has shaded seating and chairs are supplied. Bring beverages and snacks.
Leave a note in the mailbox at 10 Central St., telling Margi your dates and the number of people in your party, check or cash. Bring cash if appearing on the concert day. $25-$35 per person. Email her that you’re attending at margiflint@mac.com. If there is rain on Sept. 29, music will be inside, second floor through the front door.
Political thriller
Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Oct. 13
This election season, don’t miss “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui,” by Bertolt Brecht at Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St. The play is a dark commentary on the perils of unchecked power. It is directed by Greg Mancusi-Ungaro of Marblehead. General admission tickets for the play are $28. More info at mltlive.org.
Sacred cacao ceremony
Sunday, Sept. 29, 4-5:30 p.m.
Lisa Kawski will incorporate a sacred cacao ceremony with her sound healing. Participate in this sacred session (drinking the cacao beverage is optional but encouraged for those who can). Set your intentions for the energy of the fall equinox and settle in for a sound healing with the added benefits of the cacao. Creative Spirit, 40 South St., Suite 102. $55 More info at creativespiritma.com.
Fall Fair
Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Join Discover Marblehead and Marblehead Museum for the fifth annual Fall Fair at the Lee Mansion Gardens, 161 Washington St. Artists will be selling their work, Acorn Gallery students will draw portraits and Paul Simonelli will perform live music. Mad-Dogz will serve hot dogs, and Bubble Bar Boston and Bent Water will be serving drinks. Rain or shine.
Editor Leigh Blander is an experienced TV, radio and print journalist.
