FIFTY AND UP. Birthday party for anyone turning 50 in 2009 and anyone (over 21) who wants to help them celebrate, at the Vittori Rocci Post, 143 Brimbal Ave., in Beverly, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dancing to DJs Ray Novack and Paul Pesce. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Proceeds benefit Lynch Park Carriage House Renovation Project. Checks can be made out to "Friends of Beverly Recreation" and mailed or dropped off to Anne Barbin, 7 Sylvester Ave., Beverly, 01915. "Virtual ticket" names will be on a list at the door. Cash bar, appetizers, dancing, birthday cake. Hawaii and Alaska are turning 50, so feel free to dress the part.
TOGETHER AGAINST HUNGER. Friday, Nov. 20, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus on the Common, 94 Washington Square East, Salem. Fundraiser for Salem Alliance of Food Pantries, entertainment by Lexington Street Band, raffle, battle of the pizza shops. Donations of canned goods accepted. Tickets $25 at the door or www.northshorenetworking.org.
NORTH SHORE UNITED WAY ROCKS. Saturday, Nov. 21, 7:30 to 11 p.m., Mansion at Turner Hill, 3 Manor House Lane, Ipswich. Proceeds support the North Shore United Way's annual campaign to support local agencies that help children and families. With the Jen Thayer Band playing blues, funk, rock, soul. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Casual attire. $25 per person. Sign up at www.nsuw.org. 978-922-3966.
FOOD DRIVE. Manchester Troop 3 Boy Scouts are holding a Thanksgiving food drive for the Cape Ann Food Pantry, Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Scout House, 74 School St., Manchester. Those donating food need only drive up to the Scout House, and a Boy Scout will be there to take donations. Canned goods like tuna fish and vegetables, boxes of pasta and rice, and jars of peanut butter would be greatly appreciated.
CONCERT AND AUCTION. Harvest Concert and Auction at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 6:30 p.m., high school cafeteria. Student-led a cappella groups, Kings of the Beach and the Dell Belles will join Concert Choir, and Harmony for a concert, and live and silent auctions. Community members asked to donate auction items. Home-made baked goods, gift baskets, service coupons available. No fee, public invited. Proceeds benefit the Concert Choir. For more information, contact Abby Frost at 978-468-0418 or¬ frosta@hwschools.net.
"DON'T LOOK A GIFT PIG IN THE EYE." Ten percent of proceeds from a holiday gift and crafts show at In a Pig's Eye, Sunday, Nov. 29, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., will go to the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival, which produces free concerts in Salem. With complimentary appetizers, supplied by The Pig, as well as a cash bar. For more information, e-mail Jennifer Reardon at inapigseye@verizon.net or call 978-741-0508.
SALEM MISSION. Body & Soul Massage and Wellness Center is collecting personal care items during the month of November to benefit the Salem Mission. Items requested include toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, disposable razors, combs, shampoos, socks/underwear, towels and deodorant. Donations can be brought to 60 Washington St., Salem, second floor. For more information, visit www.bodysoulsalem.com, call 978-825-0040.
RENEWED HOPE PROJECT. Beverly-based organization that provides family focused addiction recovery services throughout the North Shore, is accepting car donations as a means of raising money. Anyone wishing to make a tax-deductible car donation can call Cars Helping America, a vehicle donation agent, at 866-949-3668 or visit www.rhpb.org and click on donate vehicle and select Renewed Hope Project Inc. as a charity preference. Renewed Hope is at Suite 317-J/100 Building, Cummings Center, Beverly, and can be reached at 978-522-4305.
