Name: Friends of Beebe Book Donation Drive
Start: 2026-01-10T09:00:00-05:00

Snow us under with your book donations this Saturday, January 10th, 9 - Noon. It's so easy - pack your books in boxes or bags and put them into your car, drive into the parking lot of the Hurd school (27 Cordis St, enter via Pleasant St) and we'll unload them for you.  We can't accept textbooks, encyclopedias or worn out books (musty, torn or chewed covers, highlighted or underlined text).  Books will be sold at the Friends of the Beebe Library's annual book sale in mid-May.  When you put holiday things away, it is a great time to donate older items.....we would love your books and your support as we enter a new year of providing funds for Beebe Library.

Local Event: Friends of Beebe Book Donation Drive

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Boston Metropolitan Area

Wakefield

Massachusetts

Friends of Beebe Book Donation Drive

 Snow us under with your book donations this Saturday, January 10th, 9 - Noon. It's so easy - pack your books in boxes or bags...

Unitarian Universalist Church

Please join us for International Folk Dancing at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading.
Marcie Van Cleave, director of Folk Arts Center of New England, will teach us easy dances from around the world on Fridays from 12:30 - 2:15 pm from January 9, 2026 through March 27, 2026.
No experience necessary! All dances are taught. Newcomers are always welcome.&nbsp;Learn easy dances from Israel, France, Romania, Bolivia, England, Ukraine, United States, Sweden, and more.&nbsp; Fun, fellowship, music and movement indoors during the cold winter months.


If you can get yourself in the door, “the rest is easy.” Come alone or bring friends. Suggested donation of $10 or $15 per day helps cover the expenses of the series. No advance registration required. 
Dances are held in Fellowship Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading, 239 Woburn St., Reading, MA. Please use the Summer Ave. entrance. The building is fully accessible. For more information, contact Martha Moore at <a href="mailto:Moore944@gmail.com" target="_blank">Moore944@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: International Folk Dancing for Beginners

Reading

International Folk Dancing for Beginners

Please join us for International Folk Dancing at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading.
Marcie Van Cleave, director of...

Shore Country Day School

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>

Local Event: Admissions Open House

Essex County

Beverly

Admissions Open House

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...

Melrose Middle School Cafeteria  - 350 Lynn Fells Pkwy

Brought to you by: <a href="https://www.energycenteralignment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Energy Center Alignment</a> &amp; The Melrose Chamber of Commerce. It's a FREE Event!	 No Admission to attend.
There
 will be a variety of local businesses from Melrose, Stoneham, 
Wakefield, Malden, Saugus, Woburn, etc.* Attendees will be entered into a
 raffle for a chance to win amazing prizes, courtesy of our Vendors.
It's
 the beginning of the New Year. Perfect time for New Year's Resolutions.
 Whether you want to clear your head, feel better in your body, or just 
try something new this year, you'll find a lot of great options here.
Come and meet a variety of Health &amp; Wellness providers including Physical
 Trainers, Yoga Studios, Dance Studios, Martial Arts Studios, 
Nutritionists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Sound Healing, Reiki, 
Crystal Consultants, Vendors who sell Non-Toxic Products, Teas, Candles,
 Essential Oils, &amp; More!!!
It will be held on Sunday January 11th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm
at the Melrose Middle School Cafeteria - 350 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose MA
In the event of a Snowstorm, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday January 18th. 
For more information check out our Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Melrose-Holistic-Health-Wellness-Expo/61584181503265/" title="https://www.facebook.com/people/Melrose-Holistic-Health-Wellness-Expo/61584181503265/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow">Melrose Holistic Health &amp; Wellness Expo</a> or email <a href="mailto:Lorie@EnergyCenterAlignment.com" title="mailto:Lorie@EnergyCenterAlignment.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lorie@EnergyCenterAlignment.com</a>

Local Event: Melrose Holistic Health & Wellness Expo

Melrose

Melrose Holistic Health & Wellness Expo

Brought to you by: Energy Center Alignment & The Melrose Chamber of Commerce.  It's a FREE Event!	 No Admission to...

Galapagos puppets and the Jimmy Zhao Chinese Music Ensemble presents"The Ice River: a Journey to the West” Journeying to India, Monk Tang and his disciples Monkey, Pig, and Sha-jing have just found a quiet temple to rest in when they learn that a powerful river monster has been demanding all the food in the area, year after year.Searching for the. Surprising secret of the monster’s formidable power takes the disciples over the Ice River, down to the bottom, and up to the heavens.
Madeline Beresford and Margaret Moody use traditional Bu Dal Xi puppets and choreography in their lively presentation of this episode fro the classic Chinese Tale, Journey to the west. Jimmy Zhao and his daughter will improvise music to accompany the show with Chinese percussion, erhu, bamboo flute, and guzheng.
Tickets are $15 for those 5 and up. Invite your friends &amp; family to make reservations by calling or texting Liz at 781 521 3564.Cash or checks will be accepted at the door opening at 1:30. Preferential seating for those with advanced reservations by SAT. Jan. 10th. There will be seats available at the door.&nbsp;
Sponsored by Linden Tree Concerts and Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield. 
For more information. <a href="https://www.wakefieldtemple.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.WakefieldTemple.org</a>. 781 521 3564
Temple Emmanuel is located at 120 Chestnut St Wakefield, a welcoming community.

Local Event: Live performance of THE ICE RIVER, Journey to the West. 

Live performance of THE ICE RIVER, Journey to...

Galapagos puppets  and the Jimmy Zhao Chinese Music Ensemble presents"The Ice River: a Journey to the West” Journeying to...

Live performance of THE ICE RIVER, Journey to the West. 

Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield, 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield, MA 01880

Diversity in the Community
Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2 pm.For ages 5 to 95
Galapagos puppets &amp; the Jimmy Zhao Chinese Music Ensemble presents"The Ice River: a Journey to the West”.North Shore premier!
Galapagos Puppets are excited to present the classic Chinese tale, The Ice River to Wakefield on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at2pm. It is a tale those 5 to 95 will enjoy. This community performance is being held at Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield at 120 Chestnut St. 
Journeying to India, Monk Tang and his disciples Monkey, Pig, and Sha-jing have just found a quiet temple to rest in when they learn that a powerful river monster has been demanding all the food in the area, year after year..Searching for the surprising secret of the monster’s formidable power takes the disciples over the Ice River, down to the bottom, and up to the heavens.
Since 1987 Madeline Beresford and Margaret Moody have performed folk, history and fantasy stories through<a href="https://galapagospuppets.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Galapago Puppets</a>. Margaret met Madeleine, a dynamic theater and visual artist, while they were students at Oberlin College. In the 1980s they studied Chang Chung Hsi puppetry in Taiwan with Master Li Tien-lu and the I Wan Jan Traditional Hand Puppet Troupe in Taiwan. They have performed two episodes of the Chinese epic JourneytotheWest with lively Taiwanese puppets, and now premiere a third, “The Ice River.”They use traditional Bu Dal Xi puppets and choreography in their lively presentation of this episode from the classic Chinese Tale, Journey to the West. Jimmy Zhao and his daughter will improvise music to accompany the show with Chinese percussion, erhu, bamboo flute, and guzheng.
After the 45-minute show we will lead a hands-on puppet demonstration.
Tickets are $15 for those 5 and up. Invite your friends &amp; family to make reservations by calling or texting Liz at 781 521 3564.Cash or checks will be accepted at the door opening at 1:30. 
Sponsored by Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield andLinden Tree Concerts.
The performance will be handicapped accessible on the first floor. 
For more information. <a href="https://www.wakefieldtemple.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.WakefieldTemple.org</a>. 781 521 3564
Temple Emmanuel is located at 120 Chestnut St Wakefield, a welcoming community.

Local Event: Galapagos Puppets & the Jimmy Zhao Chinese Music Ensemble:  ICE RIVER

Galapagos Puppets & the Jimmy Zhao Chinese...

Diversity in the Community
Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2 pm.For ages 5 to 95
Galapagos puppets & the Jimmy Zhao Chinese Music...

Galapagos Puppets & the Jimmy Zhao Chinese Music Ensemble:  ICE RIVER

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

Local Event: Guest Speaker: AI at Home and School - Navigating Generative AI with Your Child Presented

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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...

Guest Speaker: AI at Home and School - Navigating Generative AI with Your Child Presented

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>

Local Event: Kanto Card Show

Andover

Kanto Card Show

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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Mindsee.it

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Miranda Levingston

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Upper East Side

New York

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Austin Preparatory School

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, Austin Prep has cultivated a close-knit learning community since its founding in 1961. Guided by its mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, the school challenges students through a rigorous college preparatory program that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, personalized instruction, and intentionally small classes. An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. Beyond academics, the school’s unwritten curriculum – the lived expression of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love) – forms the heart of its mission. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” Serving grades 6–12 under one roof allows this leading prep school to guide students through every stage of development—academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Community stands at the center of this experience, nurturing belonging and inspiring students to lead lives of purpose. Austin Prep athletics teams, competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), are recognized among the best north of Boston, reflecting the same drive and integrity found in the classroom. Nearly every graduate continues on to a four-year college, prepared not only for success in higher education but for a meaningful life shaped by faith, friendship, and service.

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving...

PGI Printing

PGI Printing – Online Convenience. Local Reliability. PGI Printing is your trusted local print partner based in Wakefield, MA. We offer a smarter way to print for businesses, schools, churches, and organizations across New England. We combine the speed and convenience of online ordering with the service and accountability of a local shop, delivering top-quality print products without the stress. Our platform features instant online pricing, live product customization, and free production proofs—so you know exactly what you’re getting before we print. We also offer a "Found It Lower?" price match button on many of our products, letting customers request a better deal without picking up the phone. From booklets, brochures, and flyers to catalogs, postcards, banners, and signage, PGI Printing delivers vibrant color, crisp detail, and professional finishing on every order. Whether planning a campaign, preparing for an event, or refreshing your business collateral, we’ll help you make a lasting impression. With decades of experience, a reputation for reliability, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, PGI Printing is proud to support the marketing needs of our community. Conveniently located off I-95, we offer in-store pickup and fast local delivery options for even tighter deadlines. Experience print made simple. Visit www.pgiprinting.com to get your instant quote today and discover why more businesses choose PGI for hassle-free, high-quality printing.

PGI Printing – Online Convenience. Local Reliability. PGI Printing is your trusted local print partner based in Wakefield, MA. We offer a smarter...

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