Name: Acorn Trivia Presents: The Showdown
Start: 2026-01-08T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Oak & Iron Brewing Co.

Oak & Iron Brewing Co.

January Acorn Trivia Showdown IS ON! Think you’ve got what it takes? Prove it.
Every Thursday in January (Jan 8, 15, 22 &amp; 29) from 6:30-8:30PM we’re stacking points and turning up the competition.
🏆 How to win the grand prize:
✔️ Show up all 4 Thursdays
✔️ Rack up the most points overall
Each week counts. Miss one and you’re out of the running.
Grab your smartest friends, fuel up with beer + pizza, and claim those bragging rights.

Local Event: Acorn Trivia Presents: The Showdown

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Acorn Trivia Presents: The Showdown

January Acorn Trivia Showdown IS ON! Think you’ve got what it takes? Prove it.
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ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE
Join us on Sunday, January 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Experience Shore at our Open House, designed to give you a feel for our vibrant community and exceptional programs. Come see how joining us in Pre-K, Elementary School, or Middle School can grow your child’s confidence in math, reading, and writing, while inspiring curiosity and habits that pave the way for success in the years ahead.
<ul><li>Pre-K begins their learning journey in our Reggio Emilia–inspired program that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning from the very start.</li><li>Elementary Grades (Kindergarten-Grade 5) set the stage for incredible academic growth through small class sizes and a multi-group instructional approach in math and reading.</li><li>Upper School (Grades 6-8) builds the skills, habits, and confidence needed for success in high school and beyond, while creating a strong sense of community in the classroom, on stage, and on the fields.</li></ul>
Join us to learn more about Shore — where every child is known, supported, and challenged.
Register Now: <a href="https://www.shoreschool.org/?utm_source=nmyo&amp;utm_medium=digital&amp;utm_campaign=general&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.shoreschool.org/open-house</a>

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ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE
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Ipswich River Community Chorus Open Rehearsals

Ipswich River Community Chorus is kicking off its spring season with two open rehearsals on January 12th and 19th at 7:30 p.m....

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Let’s make 2026 the year of smart moves, strong decisions, and new possibilities!
 
Whether you’re planning to:
🏡 Sell your home
🔑 Buy your first home or a vacation property
💰 Invest in real estate
📉 Refinance or explore a reverse mortgage
⚖️ Protect your home with a will or trust…
This session is for YOU — and you don’t even need to leave your house. 💻✨
 
Virtual Real Estate Info Session
📅 Thursday, January 15th, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Zoom (from the comfort of home — PJs welcome!)
🎁 Bonus: Everyone who attends is entered into a fun raffle!
 
You’ll hear from:
🏡 Veronica Antich-Fjeld — Realtor
💼 Danny Ortega — Loan Officer
⚖️ Bridgette V. Flores, Esq. — Estate Attorney
 
💭 Do you really know what happens to your home if you only have a will?
💭 Ever wondered whether a reverse mortgage helps you… or traps you?
💭 Did you know you can invest even when traditional lenders say “no”?
💭 And what exactly happens when your loan officer, your attorney, and your realtor get together?
 
Get clarity. Get the facts. Get ready for a powerful 2026.
Register here https://forms.gle/oUsMJfsPeV5vfoDVA — spots are limited!

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Join Us For A Special Guest Speaker Event AI at Home and School: Navigating Generative AI with Your Child Presented by Greg Kulowiec
January 15, 2026 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Shore Country Day School, 545 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA Free Event | Open to the Public (Adults Only) | <a href="https://www.shoreschool.org/guest-speaker-series?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=ai%20speaker&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Registration Required</a>
OVERVIEW Nearly three years ago, generative AI arrived, challenging all of us (educators, students, and parents) to engage with a rapidly evolving technology with little insight into the role and impact it would have on education. While the promise of generative AI is significant, its pace of change and uncertainty around the cognitive impact on learners often makes its impact on learning feel like a perpetually moving target.
This event is designed to move beyond the headlines and help you understand what meaningful use of AI looks like in your child’s education. With a crucial balance of agency and healthy skepticism, our target is to identify both the risks and opportunities of the technology, while recognizing that we are early in both the maturity of the technology and the impact on teaching and learning.
Presented by Greg Kulowiec, founder of The Kulowiec Group, who speaks from the dual lens of a parent and an educator, the session is designed to help parents walk away with a practical understanding of the technology and improved strategies to have meaningful conversations around the technology at home. Learn more about Greg at thekulowiecgroup.com.
DETAILS • The session will run for 60 minutes, followed by a Q&amp;A session. • The event is open to the public and free of charge, <a href="https://www.shoreschool.org/guest-speaker-series?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=ai%20speaker&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">advance registration is required</a>. • This event is for adults only.
DATE &amp; TIME January 15, 2026 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION Shore Country Day School Trustey Family Theatre - Lawrence A. Griffin Center for Creativity 545 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915

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January Acorn Trivia Showdown is ON! Think you’ve got what it takes? Prove it.
Every Thursday in January (Jan 8, 15, 22 &amp; 29) from 6:30-8:30PM we’re stacking points and turning up the competition.
🏆 How to win the grand prize:
✔️ Show up all 4 Thursdays
✔️ Rack up the most points overall
Each week counts. Miss one and you’re out of the running.
Grab your smartest friends, fuel up with beer + pizza, and claim those bragging rights.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Andover

Start off the year strong at the Kanto Card Show, now hosted at a NEW venue the DoubleTree Hotel in Andover, MA!
 A full day packed with buying, selling, and trading across 80+ tables of Pokémon, other TCGs, and collectibles! We’re welcoming 2026 with even more heat! New vendors, rare finds, and the same amazing energy that keeps this hobby thriving. Whether you’re here to make trades, buy grails, or just hang out with fellow collectors, this is the place to be! 📅 Date: January 17th, 2026 📍 Location: DoubleTree Hotel 🏠 Address: 123 Old River Rd, Andover, MA 01810 ⏰ Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM 💵 Admission: $5 (Kids 12yrs under free) 🍕 Food &amp; refreshments available on site

All TCGs welcome! Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana. If you can collect it, you’ll find it here. Come celebrate the start of a new collecting year with us! Fresh trades, familiar faces, and that unmatched card show energy! 📲 Follow for updates: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kantocardshow/?hl=en">@kantocardshow</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/powrcollectibles/?hl=en">@powrcollectibles</a> 📧 Contact: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:kantocardshow@gmail.com">kantocardshow@gmail.com</a>

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Start off the year strong at the Kanto Card Show, now hosted at a NEW venue the DoubleTree Hotel in Andover, MA!
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Ipswich River Community Chorus is kicking off its spring season with two open rehearsals on January 12th and 19th at 7:30 p.m. We are an 80-member non-audition chorus based in North Reading. Join us to meet the chorus and explore our spring program: One Nation, Many Voices: America at 250. We welcome adults and teens (14+) of all abilities and parts--especially Tenors and Basses!

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