Recreation - Marblehead Current

02 Oct

This Sunday: Dollars for Scholars 5K

Submitted ContentLocal News, Recreation, Sports

Marblehead Dollars for Scholars 12th annual Run for the Fund 5K and Family Walk fundraiser will takeplace on Sunday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. at Devereux Beach. The course will loop around MarbleheadNeck, and all levels of runners and walkers are encouraged to come out and support this nonprofitorganization that has provided financial need-based scholarships to local college students for 38 years.Marblehead Dollars for Scholars president Jac Bentley said the primary goals of the event arecommunity engagement and fundraising through registration fees, sponsorships and donations. “Most…

04 Sep

Residents’ input wanted on sports complex proposal

Leigh BlanderRecreation, Sports, Top Stories

The town is holding several community engagement listening sessions to hear residents' questions and concerns about a proposed sports complex project planned for Reynolds Field. In June, Recreation and Parks Commissioner Shelly Curran Bedrossian presented the three-phase plan that would transform the aging Green Street hockey rink into a $2.6 million sports complex. Learn more about the project in this Current article. A bin of community hockey sticks stands at the entrance to the Green Street rink, which could be transformed into a refrigerated, multi-sport facility…

02 Sep

Rail Trail ribbon cutting marks milestone in years-long project

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Local News, Recreation

About 25 people came out for a ribbon cutting along Marblehead’s Rail Trail on Aug. 26 to celebrate a 650-foot “prototype” section between Smith and Pleasant streets. It’s a milestone in the implementation of a multi-year Rail Trail Master Plan to improve all 4.5 miles of the trail in town. “This is one of the town’s greatest community assets and is heavily used by walkers, bikers and others,” said Brendan Callahan, director of community development and planning for the town. The improved path is widened…

23 Aug

Local sailing foundation helps makes sport accessible to more kids

Leigh BlanderEducation, Recreation, Top Stories

Bruce and Elizabeth Durkee of Marblehead are passionate about sailing and the life lessons it teaches. That’s why they lead the Corinthian Sailing Foundation, which for the last 22 years has raised and donated money to help children in underserved communities get a chance to sail. “Imagine living on the coast and never having the opportunity to step on a boat,” Bruce Durkee said. “We know from our own lives, sailing helps so much in leadership, self-confidence and more. With all the sailing we do…

18 Jul

OBSERVER CORPS REPORT: Rec & Parks meeting

Marblehead League of Women VotersPress releases, Recreation

RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION - July 14, 2025Jacobi Community Center LWVM Observer: Brigitte LagoutteMembers in attendance: Rossana Ferrante (Chair), Shelly Bedrossian, Jamie Bloch, Karin Ernst, Chris Kennedy. Mary Herchenhahn, SecretaryThe Minutes of the previous meeting were not approved as some members had not read them.Bench Policy siscussion:There are close to 300 memorial benches under the maintenance of the Rec. and Parks Commission, along with some memorial trees. Several recommendations are being discussed: change in fees - fee is usually the price of the bench plus…

15 Jul

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Entertainment, Local News, 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. Realistic painting in watercolorThursday, July 17, 9 a.m.-noon Join award-winning artist and Marblehead Arts Association member Todd Zalewski as he teaches about the tools and techniques in creating realistic watercolor paintings. In this six-week class, Zalewski will demonstrate the following techniques: dry-brush, wet on wet, gouache on toned paper, and the use of masking fluid/tape as paint restrictor. Learn more and…

30 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Beyond the Arts Festival edition

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Recreation, Theater

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. Cardboard creationsThursday, July 3, 2-4 p.m. Join Willie Shaker Gallery and MacRae’s for this cardboard workshop. Design and make creatures to wear and parade (just in time for the Horribles Parade, see below). All ages are welcome. Workshop location is MacRae’s, 108 Washington St. $30. Red Sky NightThursday, July 3, 6-10 p.m. Pleon Yacht Club is hosting its annual Red Sky…

16 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, 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. Teen DIY: Tie-dye funWednesday, June 18, 3-4:30 p.m. Come to the Abbot Public Library courtyard and tie-dye your choice of a bucket hat or tote bag. This program is for ages 13 and up, with a limit of one dyed item per person. Registration is required. Free. Register at abbotlibrary.org/events/. EveryBody Night Out Pizza Social & DanceFriday, June 20, 5:30- 6:45…

10 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, 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. Full Moon YogaWednesday, June 11, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Experience the magic of Full Moon Yoga outdoors in the gardens of the historic Jeremiah Lee Mansion, 161 Washington St. The class is held directly under the light of the full moon, with the start time planned to align with sunset. $25 drop-in cost; register at theyogaloftmarblehead.com/sign-up. Pop-up art showFriday-Sunday, June 13-15 Check out…

05 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Entertainment, Recreation, Top Stories

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. Devereux Beach CarnivalThursday, May 8-Sunday, May 11 Join the annual Marblehead Carnival sponsored by the high school junior class at Devereux Beach. Each year, this carnival serves as a major fundraiser. Enjoy rides, games and food. More info and tickets at https://loom.ly/R4T8hFg. CURRENT PHOTO / GREY COLLINS Acappellooza XIXFriday, May 9, 7 p.m. Don’t miss the annual Marblehead High School Acappellooza…