5 Things (Including Hurricane Sandy) To Start the Day: Oct. 25

Daily guide to events, happenings, and tidbits of Beverly information.

1. We know Hurricane Sandy is on a lot of your minds. We'll be providing updates and coverage throughout the weekend, so we'd suggest signing up for our breaking news and daily newsletter updates. For our coverage so far, plus hurricane safety tips and information, click here. 

2. Don't forget: we want to see your Halloween pets. Be sure to upload a photo to our contest -- you have til Sunday, Oct. 28, and then the voting will begin. The winner receives a $50 gift card. 

3. Halloween activities will be popping up around Massachusetts all weekend. Here's a look at events happening around the state. For a local look at what's up this weekend, check out Beverly Patch's homepage at 9 a.m. 

4. Congratulations to Mike Evans and Elisabeth Lourie, who announced on Beverly Patch that they'll be getting married in summer 2013. Add your own announcements to the site here. 

5. Starting tonight, the Guerrilla Girls are taking on Beverly, at Montserrat's academic symposium. Check out more about the Guerrilla Girls here. 

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For more of today's happenings, head over to our Events Calendar.

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