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July 30, 2010

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Goodhues' good tunes

The Boxford-based Goodhues Band brings its blend of American roots, country, Appalachian, bluegrass, Southern gospel, contemporary folk and traditional Celtic music to the Summer Concert Series on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Patton Park, Route 1A, Hamilton. Admission is free, and the park is handicapped-accessible. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and a picnic supper. Visit www.pattonparkconcerts.org or call 978-468-4818 for more information.

Cars with class

Classic and unique cars will be on display at the oceanfront grounds of the Misselwood estate when the North Shore Concours d'Elegance is held Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. See the only 1950 Bentley Mark VI left in existence, a 1934 Hudson 8 LT Special Convertible. Fashion shows, music, car art and judging are included. Tickets are $8 ($5 Beverly residents); children under 12 are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. All proceeds go to scholarship funds at the college. Tickets are available at 978-232-2451 or pcorneli@endicott.edu.

Your own bouquet

Adults and children may pick their own bouquets at Long Hill in Beverly, in designated fields that include a flower tunnel for kids; a sunflower house; and rows of zinnias, dahlias, herbs and more. Prices for adult bouquets are $7, for kids $3, with proceeds supporting locally grown flowers, flower donations to local senior living centers and Long Hill's garden education program. The pick-your-own field is open Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m., Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Long Hill is at 572 Essex St., Beverly. Call 978-921-1944, ext. 4018, or visit thetrustees.org.

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  • 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
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  • 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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