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July 24, 2010

North Shore religion calendar

Sunday, July 25

"Celebration of Our Methodist Heritage," United Methodist Church of Ipswich and Memorial United Methodist Church of Beverly, 10 a.m., at Asbury Grove Camp Meeting, 1 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton. Guest speakers John and Charles Wesley, potluck picnic to follow in Dining Hall. The public is invited. There will be no service at the church on that date. 978-356-5169.

Beverly: Open House, 10 a.m. to noon, Temple B'nai Abraham, 200 E. Lothrop St. Meet the congregation and experience the spirituality and ease at TBA. Music, bounce house, activities for all ages, refreshments. Ask about $100 introductory membership for new families. 978-927-3211, ext. 14, or tbabeverly.org.

Sunday, Aug. 1

Homecoming Worship Service, 10 a.m., Lynch Park, Ober Street, Beverly. Memorial United Methodist Church and other Beverly congregations join in a service. 978-927-1066, bevmemumc@juno.com or www.gbgm-umc.org/mumcbeverly.

Friday, Aug. 20

"Pray Peace," 7 p.m., Swampscott Church of Spiritualism, 61 Burrill St., Swampscott. A multimedia compilation of calming and inspiring words of peace with Denise DeSimone. Suggested donation $10. 781-595-6972.

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  • North Shore community calendar Saturday, May 19
    Topsfield: Cleanup Day, 8 a.m. to noon, Town Hall, 8 W. Common St. Residents and community groups are encouraged to adopt a street, neighborhood or community area and help pick up litter. Check in at the Town Hall parking lot. Refreshments and healthy snacks provided. All participants may pick up trash bags and disposable gloves. Masco students seeking community service hours are encouraged to help out. Rain or shine. higginswendy@verizon.net, gwrehak@verizon.net or 978-887-1500.

    May 19, 2012

  • North Shore religion news in brief Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Center presents "The Book of Revelation: Decoding its Message of Joyful Hope," a three-part scripture study series on the book of Revelation, set for Monday, June 4, 11 and 18 at 7 p.m. at 80 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. In the series of talks, professor Stephen Fahrig will offer a Catholic perspective on what Revelation meant to its original first-century audience and what it means for today's audience. For more information, call 781-631-0086.

    May 19, 2012

  • North Shore religion calendar Saturday, May 19
    Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich. Variety of annuals and perennials. All proceeds go to Our Lady of Hope's youth programs and events. 978-356-3944.

    May 19, 2012

  • The Buzz: No. 1 dog? It's the Lab ... maybe Labrador retrievers again were No. 1 on the American Kennel Club's list of most popular breeds. But with AKC registrations in sharp decline and the majority of dogs never recorded by the organization, it's more likely that another breed is America's true No. 1. Beloved by many, feared by an equal number and as misunderstood as any dog ever, the breeds generically grouped under the name "pit bull" are thought by many to be the most common dog in the country. Except, of course, in cities where owning one is illegal.

    May 18, 2012

  • Quick pick Music and a movie
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    May 18, 2012

  • What's the best way to fend off pests? Q: Last winter, I acquired two wirehaired dachshunds — a brother and sister named Hans and Heidi. I love them too much. Now it's spring, and my dogs will be romping outdoors where the bugs live, but I'm so afraid to apply the strong tick, flea and mosquito monthly deterrent products. Heidi is prone to dry skin, and these products are so strong. I'm talking about Frontline, K9 Advantix, etc. Of course, all the veterinarians tell you to apply the products, but they are so pro-big pharmaceutical companies.

    May 18, 2012

  • Cats, humans have long relationship Human relationships with cats date back more than 9,500 years. This theory was reinforced when an archeological dig in Cyprus discovered a cat purposely buried with a human in a tomb circa 7500 B.C.
    A study published in Science magazine concluded that based on genetic analysis it was likely the domestic cat descended from a Middle Eastern wildcat, Felis silvestris, perhaps as long as 12,000 years ago. At that time, agrarian, or farming, societies were just forming, and they may have welcomed having a cat around that could do away with rodents that were eating the stores of wheat and barley grain. The wildcats may have started to stay closer to a readily available food source near the farms. It is theorized that the friendlier scavenger cats were favored by humans and thus were selected for in succeeding generations.

    May 18, 2012

  • Dear Abby: Dad not eager to celebrate at rival graduation parties Dear Abby: I am a divorced man with a live-in girlfriend I'll call Donna. Her two boys also live with us. Donna's older son will graduate from high school this year, and she has planned a party that her mother and other family members will attend from out of state.

    May 18, 2012

  • 5865988SN.jpg Let them call you sweetheart Barbershop singing is all about harmony, with three voices following a lead singer to create powerful chords.
    "It's a unique American musical tradition," said Frank Whitson, president of The Northshoremen barbershop chorus, which will perform its 64th annual concert Saturday at Beverly High School.

    May 17, 2012 2 Photos

  • 5887165SN.jpg LIVING GREEN: Fair helps show you how Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. By putting these simple principles into everyday practice, we can have a positive impact on the natural environment.
    But sometimes living green can feel like an uphill battle, and it helps to have motivation in the form of useful information and stirring examples.

    May 17, 2012 1 Photo

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