Community Resources - Marblehead Current

04 Jun

Legendary vessel American Promise comes to Marblehead this weekend

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Nonprofit corner, Sailing, Top Stories

The legendary sailing vessel American Promise, made famous by Dodge Morgan’s record-setting solo circumnavigation of the globe, is returning to Marblehead for a 40th anniversary celebration. The event marks four decades since Morgan’s remarkable 150-day, non-stop voyage that captured the imagination of sailors and adventurers around the world. The homecoming celebration will take place starting on Thursday, June 5, when American Promise will dock and be honored in a weekend of public festivities, maritime education and community reflection on one of America's greatest sailing achievements.…

27 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools

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. Women's History Walking TourThursday, May 29, 7 p.m. The Marblehead Museum’s Women's History Walking Tour returns with some brand new sites and stories. Join Jarrett Zeman for an hour-long tour of downtown Marblehead focused on trailblazing women from the 1860s to the 1920s. You’ll discover the stories of courageous women who helped end slavery, fought for women's rights, saw the world…

23 May

MCC COLUMN: Taking action on mental health this May

Submitted ContentColumns, Community Resources, Local News

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Inaugurated in 1949 by the National Association for Mental Health — now known as Mental Health America — this year’s theme is Turn Awareness into Action, with a goal to help people take active steps to improve their own mental well-being. According to Ruth Ferguson, president of the board of directors of Marblehead Counseling Center, one in five Americans will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. “What’s gotten better since 1949 is the recognition…

06 May

Manna Project launches new garden to feed local hungry families

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Community Service, Local News, Nonprofit corner

On a recent sunny morning, about 20 preschoolers got their hands dirty — for a good cause. The North Shore’s Manna Project, which supports people facing food insecurity, launched a new garden at Temple Sinai on Community Road to grow fruits and vegetables for the Marblehead Food Pantry. The goal is to deliver 200 pounds of homegrown food twice a year. The JCC preschoolers were there to help plant the first harvest — beets, radishes and spinach. The next planting, in the fall, will include…

05 May

LWV Observer Corps: Board of Health meeting

Marblehead League of Women VotersCommunity Resources, Health, Press releases

Hybrid meeting, recordedLWVM Observer: Tom Krueger Members in attendance: Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Tom Massaro, Helaine Hazlett Public Hearing - Regulations prohibiting the manufacture, sale or distribution of synthetic cannabinoids The detailed regulations were available at the hearing. Mr. Petty noted that these are prohibited at the state level; it is important to have regulations at the local level: this allows the tobacco control officer to look for their presence in local stores and then engage enforcement. He further said that these compounds are changing…

22 Apr

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Entertainment, Local News, Nonprofit corner

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. Marblehead Food Pantry NightThursday, April 24, 6:30-10:40 p.m. Host, guest bartender and owner of All Chic at 152, Siobhan Phelan, will be behind the bar at The Landing Restaurant slinging drinks and helping raise money for The Marblehead Food Pantry. Tickets are $25 and include small bites. The band CODE 51 will play and there will be raffles and giveaways. 81…

08 Apr

Playing with language: Communication boards help local kids connect

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Top Stories

Devereux School is the first in Marblehead to install a communications board to help students better communicate with their teachers and peers. The board was designed by Marblehead speech therapist Jessica Brown, who owns The Power of Speech in town. Students at the Devereux School use the communication board, developed by Marblehead speech therapist Jessica Brown. COURTESY PHOTOS Brown partnered with the Friends of Marblehead Public Schools and the Recreation and Parks Department to fund and place communication boards at five playgrounds around town: Hobbs,…

07 Apr

Observer Corps Report: Task Force Against Discrimination

Submitted ContentCommunity Resources, Community Service, Nonprofit corner

In-person Meeting — Glover School Meeting Room, March 27LWVM Observer: Shari PressmanMembers in Attendance: Helaine Hazlett, Diane Gora (co-chairs), Marblehead Chief of Police Dennis King (ex-officio), Deacon John Whipple, Chris Bruell, Reece DahlbergUpdate on Marblehead Police Department News — Chief King made it clear that the MPD always responds to incidents and must believe that schools are handling “impactful” incidents internally and appropriately. He noted that incidents used to be kept quiet but are more likely to be addressed now. It’s rare to have an…

02 Apr

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News

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. Country Line Dancing WorkshopSaturday, April 5, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Whether you are looking to hit the dance floor with confidence or just have a fun time, these workshops led by Kate Hoffman are for you! This class breaks down the fundamental steps of line dancing in depth, making it easy for absolute beginners to follow along. Set to classic and today's…

25 Mar

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Entertainment, Local News

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. Rock out at The LandingThursday, March 27, 7-10 p.m. Come rock out with the band Halfway Rock at The Landing Restaurant’s pub. 8 Front St. Doris Kearns Goodwin talks politicsThursday, April 3, 2-3 p.m. Renowned historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston author Doris Kearns Goodwin draws from her book "Leadership: In Turbulent Times" to discuss the current state of affairs in the…