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.
Designing for the America’s Cup Team
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7-8:30 p.m.
Recently back from 2024 America’s Cup races, JB Braun and his wife, Kelley, will discuss what goes into designing America Cup sails, having designed for several winning teams. The program is free and open to all. Marblehead Yacht Club, 4 Cliff St. RSVP at marbleheadyc.org.
Dungeons & Dragons character creation workshop
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7-8:30 p.m.
Come create a Dungeons & Dragons character with a professional dungeon master danger wizard. Learn how to navigate the D&D rules, numbers and all the details that make your hero come to life. Use this character in your own game at home or in the upcoming mini-campaign to be hosted later this month for teens. Open to all ages, no experience is necessary. Abbot Library, 235 Pleasant St.
Christine Lucas live at The Landing
Thursday, Jan. 9, 7-9 p.m.
Come out to The Landing Restaurant for live music in the old pub. Christine Lucas starts playing at 7 p.m. 81 Front St.
Game day
Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Church, 135 Lafayette St., is hosting a game day with a free pizza lunch. Come play games like Pathfinder (similar to Dungeons & Dragons), Magic the Gathering and classic board games like Monopoly and Uno. All ages welcome.
Log cabin quilting: Crafting tradition, one block at a time
Monday, Jan. 13, 6-8 p.m.
Start the new year by creating a beautiful quilt using four, 12-inch log cabin blocks. Basic familiarity with a sewing machine, seam allowance and some sewing experience is helpful. This program focuses on cutting and piecing a lap quilt. While tying the quilt top will be the goal within the class time, your quilt will be ready for hand or machine quilting. Registration is required and limited to 10 attendants. Plan to attend all five sessions at Abbot Library. This program is free, but participants will need to purchase their own fabric after the first session. For questions before the first class, please contact the library at wsueker@noblenet.org.
