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Learn how to advocate for affordable housing
The Housing Stewards Program by Harborlight Homes will have a three-evening event 10/27-10/29 from 6-8 p.m. Learn how to foster effective advocacy for affordable housing in your community. Participants will gain unique insights into housing history, financing and learn different ways to advocate. Community members will share their experiences and perspectives on affordable housing challenges. The free event (which includes dinner) is at the JCC of the North Shore, 4 Community Road. Register at https://loom.ly/2DxANu8.
Holiday Pops
Marblehead Harbor Rotary will present Holiday Pops featuring maestro Dirk Hillyer and The Hillyer Festival Orchestra in historic Abbot Hall on Dec. 13. Tickets go on sale Nov. 12 at rotaryclubofmheadharbor.org. Floor tickets are $85, and balcony tickets are $45. For sponsor details and event information, visit rotaryclubofmheadharbor.org or call Jessica Barnett at 781-639-0624.
Managing childhood anxiety
The Friends of The Marblehead Public Schools are presenting Lynn Lyons on Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. in the PAC at the Veterans School. Lyons, a licensed independent clinical social worker, is presenting her book, The Anxiety Audit. Learn about childhood stress and anxiety and how to help.
Rotary 5K Walk/Run for students’ mental health
On Nov. 2, Marblehead Rotary will host its annual 5K Walk/Run to raise money to keep the Inner Explorer mindfulness program in Marblehead schools. Last month, school leaders spoke at Rotary about the positive impact of the program, which brings a structured, evidence-based resource into classrooms giving students a few minutes each day to practice guided mindfulness. These daily moments of calm help students reduce stress, strengthen focus and build lifelong resilience. Register for the 5K at marbleheadrotary.com. The course begins and ends at Boston Yacht Club and winds through the Historic District.
Swinging for a cause
Marblehead Counseling Center’s bi-ennial golf tournament is scheduled at Tedesco Country Club for Monday, Oct. 27. This year, there are new sponsors and tournament events, including a $10,000 putt contest! Cost for entry is $1,000 per foursome which includes refreshments, gift bags, prizes and celebratory cocktail reception. marbleheadcounseling.org.
