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Christmas Walk to step off with old favorites and new events

27Nov

By Leigh BlanderNo Comments

Business, Community resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Nonprofit corner, Recreation, Top Stories

Christmas Walk to step off with old favorites and new events

Marblehead’s 52nd annual Christmas Walk & Holiday Stroll starts Thursday, Nov. 30, and runs through the weekend with all the traditional highlights along with some new additions. Santa and Mrs. Claus meet with families at State Street Landing last year. COURTESY PHOTOS “We’re really happy to keep this awesome event going,” said Chamber of Commerce Director Katherine Koch. “The energy is definitely there.” Favorites from the weekend include the Christmas tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving by lobster boat, parade, Gingerbread Festival, shopping and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by lobster boat. The Christmas Walk parade steps off on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 11:45 a.m. Glover's Regiment participates in the Christmas Walk last year. New events to look for...

22Nov

By Leigh BlanderNo Comments

Art, Community resources, Culture, Entertainment, Life Style, Local News, Recreation, Top Stories

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets Nov. 22-29

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Legendary journalist comes to Current eventWednesday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m. Michael Keaton played him in the Academy Award-winning movie “Spotlight.” Boston Globe editor-at-large Walter Robinson is coming to a special event and movie night with the Marblehead Current at the Warwick Theater. Meet Robinson and hear him speak about the power and importance of local, nonprofit news. Save your seat at marbleheadcurrent.org/spotlight. This event is sponsored by Marblehead Collision. A Night at the Gerry 5 VFASaturday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m. The Gerry 5 VFA, 210 Beacon St., invites the community to a specia...

22Nov

By Lizzie Assa, parenting strategistNo Comments

Columns, Community resources, Health, Life Style, Local News, Viewpoints

ASK LIZZIE: Making trips to the pediatrician a little less stressful

Dear Lizzie, I'm often at the pediatrician's with my kids, and the waiting room has become a test of patience. Can you suggest ways to make the wait less tedious? Dear reader, With the arrival of the cooler months, many of us are spending a lot of time in the pediatrician's waiting room. While this can be a challenging space for keeping little ones contained and entertained, I've gathered some tips to help make your visits less daunting. Involve your kids in preparing for the trip to the pediatrician. Say, “We might have to wait for a bit while we are at the doctor’s office today. Waiting can be so hard, even for the grownups! Last time you brought your favorite coloring book and that really helped. Do you have any ideas for this time?” Involving your kids in comi...

16Nov

By Leigh BlanderNo Comments

Abbot Public Library, Community resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Recreation, Top Stories

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets Nov. 15-22

Sing Free A Cappella ConcertTuesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. Sing Free is MHS’ first a cappella concert of the season, featuring The Jewel Tones, Luminescence and The Grizzlies. The concert has been a tradition for several years, with many MHS alums home on Thanksgiving break coming to sing along. The concert is $10 for adults, free for students and children. Holiday FairSaturday, Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Old North Church, 35 Washington St., is hosting its Holiday Fair with wreaths, crafts and holiday decorations for sale. Live and silent auctions will feature items like an airplane ride over the North Shore, a family photo shoot, a sailing trip to Manchester, handyman services and more. Lobster rolls and vegetarian rolls will be sold for lunch. Kids can create Thanksgiving ...

15Nov

By Leigh BlanderNo Comments

Community resources, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories

‘Everybody needs a family.’ Marblehead couple leads campaign to help foster kids

Raising six children in a blended family, Kathy and Ted Truscott of Marblehead could not imagine their kids growing up without parents or siblings. That is partly why they got involved with Plummer Youth Promise, a Salem nonprofit that serves youth in — or at risk of entering — foster care through several programs, including family foster care, a group foster home and community apartments. Breaking ground on a new facility at Plummer Youth Promise. From left to right: Ted and Kathy Truscott of Marblehead, Plummer Executive Dir. Nicole McLaughlin and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. COURTESY PHOTO “It really resonated with us, the idea of a child not having a family,” Kathy Truscott told the Current. “Plummer is working with a segment of the population that’s often forgotten about. The...

11Nov

By William J. DowdNo Comments

Community resources, Culture, Local News, Nonprofit corner

‘Pie in the Sky’ benefit underway

A longtime Marblehead fundraiser is underway to provide Thanksgiving pies and feed critically ill residents. The 31st annual "Pie in the Sky" drive benefits Community Servings, which provides medically tailored meals to chronically and critically ill individuals. Volunteer bakers are selling pies for $35 each. Senior real estate specialist Diane "Dee" Vigneron said the sale of each pie will feed a client for a week. Pies can be picked up Nov. 21 at the Marblehead office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, which has sponsored the fundraiser for 19 years. Community Servings delivers 650,000 meals annually in 21 Massachusetts communities. Vigneron said the nonprofit is on track to prepare and deliver 1 million meals this year to those too sick to shop and cook. More inf...

8Nov

By William J. DowdNo Comments

Community resources, Local News, Municipal Matters, Uncategorized

SALUTING HEROES: A guide to Marblehead’s Veterans Day programs

Marblehead has several events planned to honor veterans leading up to as well as on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. COA Veterans Day Breakfast On Thursday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m., the Council on Aging will host its annual Veterans Breakfast at the Senior Center. The breakfast is sponsored by the Masons Lodge and is free for all veterans. Veterans should RSVP by calling 781-631-6225. Learn to research military history On Thursday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m., the Abbot Public Library will host a program on researching family military history using the digital resource Fold3. Attendees can learn how to access records and documents and create online memorials. Registration is required at abbotlibrary.org. Veterans Town Hall On Friday, Nov. 10, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton will host his ninth annual ...

8Nov

By Lizzie Assa, parenting strategistNo Comments

Community resources, Life Style, Local History, Viewpoints

ASK LIZZIE: Teaching your child ‘self-kindness’

The Current is proud to partner with columnist Lizzie Assa, founder of The Workspace for Children, a parenting strategist, play expert and mother of three who lives in Marblehead. Dear Lizzie: Although I don't think this was my parents' intention, I walked away from my childhood more self-critical than I'd like. How do I flip this and encourage MY kids to see more of the good about themselves? Hi reader, As parents, we combine the resources we have with our individual experiences. Our parents did their best with the means they had. I applaud you for actively seeking new tools and reflecting on your own experiences. Parenting strategist Lizzie Assa The counterbalance to being self-critical is practicing self-kindness. Instead of trying to remove the self-doubts that chil...

2Nov

By Leigh BlanderNo Comments

Art, Community resources, Culture, Entertainment, Life Style, Local History, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Recreation, Top Stories

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets Nov. 1-8

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Rock the ArtsThursday, Nov. 2, 7-10 p.m. Support performing arts programs at Marblehead High School at the Rock the Arts gala at the KingHooper mansion. The evening will feature live music, raffles, appetizers and desserts. Wangari Fahari Trio at Me&TheeFriday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m. The contemporary African music of the Wangari Fahari Trio comes to the Me&Thee, 28 Mugford St. Wangari is a Kenyan singer, writer and activist who was mentored by Grammy award-winning South African singer Miriam Makeba and civil rights activist Joan Baez. Details and tickets at Meandthee.org. Taste of...

30Oct

By Leigh BlanderNo Comments

Community resources, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Sports

Council on Aging hosts Boccerama with players from across North Shore

The Marblehead Council on Aging’s bocce team hosted players from COAs in Swampscott, Beverly and Wenham to close out the 2023 season. They called the event Boccerama. Seniors from four Councils on Aging competed in Marblehead’s Boccerama. COURTESY PHOTOS “I liked the overall camaraderie between the groups,” said Pat Bibbo, who coordinates bocce teams and games here in Marblehead. “Starting in May, our travel team played home and away matches with Beverly and Wenham. We played Beverly six times and Wenham five times. We won seven of our matches, lost two and tied two. Judy Fox of Marblehead took a turn at Boccerama. “Although the matches are competitive, we've become a friendly group with a deep respect for each other,” Bibbo added. “We hadn't met the Swa...