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February 18, 2012

North Shore religion calendar

Sunday, Feb. 19

Perfect Paws Pet Ministry, 5 to 5:30 p.m., Calvary Episcopal Church, corner of Holten and Cherry streets, Danvers. Humans and their animal companions are invited for prayers of healing, comfort, freedom from pain, celebration and remembrance. The Rev. Thea Keith-Lucas will lead the service. Service includes Eucharist, homily and a treat for animals. All faiths are welcome, and well-mannered, leashed dogs and other animals. 978-774-1150 or calvarypetministry@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Pancake Supper to Support Outreach Programs, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 188 Elliott St., Danvers. Church will hold a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Children and adults welcome. Freewill offering of any amount may be given to support outreach work of the church; CTR performs international, regional and local outreach. www.ctr-anglican.org.

Wednesday, March 7

"Reading for Preaching," 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 130 Essex St., Hamilton. The 2012 spring Pastors' Forum features author Dr. Cornelius Plantinga Jr. To register, visit http://store.gordonconwell.edu, call 800-294-2774 or email ockenga@gcts.edu.

Saturday, March 10

Winter Blues Ice Breaker Fundraiser, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Ascension Memorial Church, Dorman Gymnasium, 31 County St., Ipswich. Fundraiser features the Orville Giddings Band, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.; hors d'oeuvres, 7 to 8 p.m.; and a cash bar (ID required). $17.50/person; proceeds benefit the church's initiatives. For tickets, call 978-356-2560; limited availability.

Thursday, March 22

"What Happens Between Sundays?" forum, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 130 Essex St., Hamilton. The 2012 spring Pastors' Forum features Dr. David Gill, Mockler-Phillips professor of workplace theology and business ethics at Gordon-Conwell. To register, visit http://store.gordonconwell.edu, call 800-294-2774 or email ockenga@gcts.edu.

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  • 5914917SN.jpg Iconic '80s band Psychedelic Furs to play in SalemMay 26th in Salem They've played bingo every Friday night for decades at St. John the Baptist Church in Salem.
    In the future, these will be followed on Saturday nights, about once a month, by concerts featuring some of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll.

    May 24, 2012 1 Photo

  • Audubon ecologist leads walk in search of dragonflies Dragonflies are lords of the air. With iridescent colors and large sets of matching wings, they have a sinister beauty that puts military technology to shame.
    "They're predators. They eat insects," said Audubon ecologist Robert Buchsbaum, who will lead a walk through Beverly Commons Woodland this Sunday in search of dragonflies and damselflies. "They're strong fliers. They look like B-52s, colorfully marked."

    May 24, 2012

  • 5910889SN.jpg North Shore Entertainment Calendar Music
    HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT. Thursday, May 24, 7 p.m., Beverly High School, 100 Sohier Road, Beverly. Beverly High School Music Department presents a concert featuring BHS's band, strings and choral groups under the direction of Carolyn Pilanen-Kudlik and Raymond Novack; Novack's final BHS concert before retirement. Concert includes premiere performance of "Supernova," a concert band piece written by 1993 BHS graduate and band member, Michael Benoit. Details at lpilanen@beverlyschools.org.

    May 24, 2012 1 Photo

  • 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
    Join the Ipswich Music, Art and Drama Association for an evening of adventure, romance and music tomorrow night when world-renowned organist David Briggs performs the soundtrack for

    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

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