Saturday, Feb. 6
26th annual International Food Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. First Church, Congregational, 40 Monument Ave., Swampscott. Proceeds to Habitat for Humanity, with one-third to Haiti, two-thirds for North Shore Habitat project. 781-592-6081.¬
Sunday, Feb. 7
Four Chaplains Sunday Ceremony, 1 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 17 Chestnut St., Peabody. Hosted by American Legion Posts 23 and 153. The service honors four military chaplains, all of different faiths, who died aboard the USS Dorchester, which was torpedoed during World War II on Feb. 3, 1943. 978-531-9286.
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Catholic Charities Fundraiser for Haiti, 6 to 8 p.m., Tavern in the Square, 163 Washington St. For young professionals, a mixer to raise funds for the agency's Haitian Multi Service Center, which serves Boston-area Haitians whose loved ones were affected by the earthquake. RSVP at ccab.org. With appetizers, the cover is $20 and can be paid online or at the door. www.ccab.org.
Saturday, Feb. 13
Catholic Marriage Vow Renewal Mass, 4 to 11 p.m., the Knights of Columbus Leo Council 508, 96 Main St., Peabody. Every year, the Archdiocese of Boston designates February as the month to honor the sacrament of marriage. Dinner and dancing to follow Mass at the hall. Marriage renewal certificates provided to all who renew vows. Guests and family members invited. $25 per person. 978-979-9249 or Dunne6455@aol.com.
Sunday, Feb. 14
Choral Evensong, and Instrumental Recital "Of Hearts and Passion," 4 p.m., Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church, 31 County St., Ipswich. With Choir of Ascension Church, featuring music by Thomas Attwood Walmisley and Philip Ledger. A free-will offering for Haiti relief efforts will be accepted. Immediately following, at 5 p.m., baroque ensemble Trés, Ascension's new ensemble-in-residence, will offer baroque music extolling love and life.
Saturday, Feb. 27
Hip Hop Purim, 4 p.m., Chabad of Peabody, 83 Pine St., Unit E, Peabody. With entertainment and dinner. Come in costume to be entered for iPod raffle. Open to whole community, megillah reading at 6:30 p.m. $15 per adult, $10 per child, $13/$8 before Feb. 20, family maximum of $54. Register at 978-977-9111, www.Jewishpeabody.com.
Purim Festival, 6 p.m., Congregation Sons of Israel, Park and Spring streets, Peabody. Reading of the megillah, costume contest for children and adults with prizes and a party including candy, hamentashen and other surprises. Call 978-532-1624 or e-mail peabodyshul@yahoo.com to reserve a space.
