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24 May

Marblehead Y Happenings: Squash is a hit at the Olympics and the Y

Will Dowd0 CommentsColumns, Health, Nonprofit corner

More than 170 years after it was invented, squash will finally become an Olympic sport in 2028. One of five sports added to the Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee, squash — a racket sport played in a four-walled court — joins cricket, flag football, baseball, softball and lacrosse in the upcoming worldwide competition. A squash game at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA, which has both singles and doubles courts. COURTESY PHOTO However, there's no need to wait four years to watch or engage…

13 May

Concert, civic happy hour to close Me&Thee season

Leigh Blander0 CommentsArt, Community Resources, Local News, Nonprofit corner

Me&Thee Music wraps up its 54th season this Friday, May 17, with a special concert and “civic happy hour” featuring singer, songwriter and environmentalist Vienna Teng. “You’re already coming to a music concert; you’re already having a good time,” Teng told the Current cheerfully. “Let’s do a few things that will make us feel like we’re doing our part.” Singer, songwriter and environmentalist Vienna Teng will perform at Me&Thee’s last concert of the season. COURTESY PHOTO / KAREN SHIH Teng will run her civic happy…

13 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Religion

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. Jazz at the Arts with Akiko AokiThursday, May 16, 7 p.m. The Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present Jazz at the Arts, a concert series at the Marblehead Arts Association featuring Akiko Aoki. The singer, voice instructor and Japanese teacher is known for her “jazzy phrasing and pitch control,” according to the MAA. For more info or to buy tickets,…

08 May

Homes showcase energy efficiency in annual green tour

Will Dowd0 CommentsEnvironment, Health, Life Style, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories

Sustainable Marblehead hosted its second annual Green Homes Tour on Saturday, showcasing the community's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy-efficient home renovations. The event featured a dozen houses equipped with technologies such as heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and electric appliances. Dr. Eileen Mathieu, Sustainable Marblehead Executive Director Elaine Leahy and Marblehead Sustainability Coordinator Logan Casey at Saturday's Green Homes tour, demonstrating sustainable living practices. CURRENT PHOTOS / WILL DOWD The tour aimed to educate Marblehead residents about the benefits of energy-efficient technologies…

07 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Spring Celebration edition

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Food, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Recreation

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. Spring CelebrationSaturday, May 11, all day Presented by the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce and Discover Marblehead, this year’s Spring Celebration features a full day of art, music, shopping, food, vintage cars, launch rides and more. Events take place all over town. Check out the full schedule at https://loom.ly/PBqRlkw. Spring Arts FairSaturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, 10…

27 Apr

JCC to kick off 11th annual film festival

Leigh Blander0 CommentsArt, Local News, Nonprofit corner

The JCC in Marblehead will launch its 11th annual International Jewish Film Festival on Thursday, May 2. The series includes 16 movies, from comedies to dramas and political thrillers. All films will be screened at Cinema Salem. “We are thrilled to bring the North Shore community together for this year’s outstanding lineup of films, once again inspired by Jewish history, culture and values,” said Sara Ewing, director of Adult Programs at the JCCNS. “We are excited to welcome three brilliant film directors who will introduce…

26 Apr

NET ZERO FUTURE: Tour Marblehead homes, see how residents are reducing carbon footprints

Will Dowd0 CommentsColumns, Culture, Environment, Life Style, Local News, Nonprofit corner

Did you know that 44% of Marblehead's carbon emissions come from our homes and buildings? This statistic is revealed in our town's Net Zero Roadmap published last year. Our town is on record with the goal of reducing our carbon output to zero by the year 2040, so we need to find ways to significantly slash, if not eliminate, the burning of fossil fuels in our homes. To help in this effort, Sustainable Marblehead will host its second annual Green Homes Tour on Saturday, May…

24 Apr

Fund the Field scores big, new turf coming to MHS

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Marblehead Public Schools, Nonprofit corner, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories

In less than a year, the Fund the Field campaign raised more than $800,000, and organizers are set to sign a contract this week to replace the aging turf field at Marblehead High School. “In a time of so much angst and so many asks, it feels good to be part of something as straightforward, uplifting and useful as this project,” said Fund the Field co-chair Victoria Dosch. “Piper Field is a space that serves our entire community, young and old, and revitalizing it means…

24 Apr

MAA’s ‘Variations’ exhibit bridges styles and states with artistic flair

Will Dowd0 CommentsArt, Culture, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories

The Marblehead Arts Association is hosting its annual "Variations" exhibition, a showcase of diverse styles and mediums by artists across the United States. People explore the MAA’s new ‘Variations’ exhibit at the King Hooper Mansion. CURRENT PHOTO / WILL DOWD The show, which runs until June 16, features 172 curated pieces, including paintings, photographs, sculptures and mixed media works. "Variations 2024" was opened to artists nationwide, a decision that has significantly elevated the caliber of the submissions. "The exhibit initially started many years ago as…

22 Apr

Earth Day celebrations underway in town

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Community Service, Environment, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories

Today marks the 54th annual Earth Day, but the celebration started early here in Marblehead. On Saturday, April 20, the Marblehead High School National Green School Society raised $770 in an Earth Day 5K. The students will donate the money to local environmental causes. Two dozen MHS students came out for the race, which started and ended at Devereux Beach. William Herlihy came in first, followed by Henrik Adams, Nate Assa and Will Cruikshank. MHS students at the rainy starting line of an Earth Day…