Saturday, Oct. 20
The Phenomenal St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 135 Lafayette St., Route 114, Marblehead. Includes an antiques boutique, baked goods, books, clothing, toys, cafe serving lunch, lamps, luggage, sports equipment, furniture, electronics and more. At noon, attendees can purchase a bag for $5 and fill it full with anything that fits. Also, outside sales for early birds. 781-631-4951.
Chapel Tours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Peter’s Church, 24 St. Peter St., Salem. Free. A luncheon will also be served in the garden; lunch also available to go. Sandwiches, chowder, desserts and beverages will be available for purchase. 978-745-2291.
Sunday, Oct. 21
Family Concert, 2 p.m., Maple Street Church, 90 Maple St., Danvers. First Artist Series event for 2012-2013 features Peter and Mary Alice Amidon performing traditional songs, dance and storytelling. $12/adults, $6/students and seniors, $30/families. All proceeds go to the Artist Series Fund. Free for 2012-2013 Artist Series sponsors. The Amidons will also lead music for the morning worship. 978-774-4510.
Sixth annual Make a Joyful Noise!, 3 p.m., Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. “The Sounds and Soul of Native American Spirit,” featuring Grammy-winning Native American Flute Man Joseph Firecrow. $15/advance, $20 at the door, $10/seniors and students. Sponsored by the Council for Spiritual Connection, in collaboration with North Shore Community College’s Forum on Tolerance, Many Faiths-One Family: A Celebration of Harmony and Humanity. 781-599-8005.
Thursday, Oct. 25
Multimedia presentation from Abayudaya Jewish community leader, 7:30 p.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Peabody. Aaron Kintu Moses, leader of the Abayudaya Jewish community in Mbale, Uganda, will present a program updating audiences on the Kulanu-supported Abayudaya primary and high schools. Traditional African food will be served. $12 per person for dinner. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. to those with reservations. Reserve a spot at 978-535-2100. templebethshalom.org.
Friday, Oct. 26
Family Shabbat Dinner and Service, 5:45 p.m. dinner, 6:45 p.m. service, Temple Beth Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Peabody. The family Shabbat dinner begins at 5:45 p.m. and includes pizza, salad and beverages. An oneg Shabbat service, led by Rabbi Mathis, will follow at 6:45 p.m. $8/person, $36/family maximum. Reserve a spot by Wednesday, Oct. 24, to bsimons@templebethshalom.org.
Saturday, Oct. 27
Annual Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 16 Sylvan St., Danvers. Booths include candy, baked goods, country store, holiday table, grandma’s attic, books, jewelry, gifts and accessories, cookie walk, silent auction, coffee shop, and luncheon. Handicapped-accessible. 978-777-7408.
Chapel Tours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Peter’s Church, 24 St. Peter St., Salem. Free. A luncheon will also be served in the garden; lunch also available to go. Sandwiches, chowder, desserts and beverages will be available for purchase. 978-745-2291.
Comedy Night, Temple Beth Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Peabody. Features 90 minutes of comedy by comedians Mark Scalia, Steve Bjork and Jimmy Dunn. $30/ticket, includes three drinks, munchies and dessert. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.; show begins at 7:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds go to the religious school and building maintenance. For tickets, call 978-535-2100 or email bsimons@templesbethshalom.org.
Thursday, Nov. 1
Stock up for Acord, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Crosby’s Market, 15 Walnut Road, Hamilton. Members of First United Methodist Church of Hamilton will have lists available of items needed by food pantry. Crosby’s shoppers may purchase any item on the list provided. Upon exiting the store, shoppers can give their donations for Acord to church members outside.
Saturday, Nov. 3
Harvest Fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church in the Cove, 167 Hale St., Beverly. Crafts, holiday decorations, quilts, baked goods, grandma’s attic, knitted items books, silent auction, raffles, jewelry and more. Breakfast and lunch cafe. 978-922-5135.
Holiday Fair, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., South Congregational Church, 60 Prospect St., Peabody. Handmade scarves, shawls, aprons, crafts, homemade breads, cookies, candies, beans, attic treasure room, jewelry room, silent auction and more. Across from Macy’s.
Friday, Nov. 9
A Fair for All Seasons, 6 to 9 p.m., St. Adelaide’s Church, 708 Lowell St., Peabody. Hand-knit items, gift baskets, jewelry, holiday boutique, raffles, food, baked goods, children’s activities and more. 978-535-2314 or mdld4@comcast.net.
Saturday, Nov. 10
A Fair for All Seasons, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Adelaide’s Church, 708 Lowell St., Peabody. Hand-knit items, gift baskets, jewelry, holiday boutique, raffles, food, baked goods, children’s activities and more. 978-535-2314 or mdld4@comcast.net.
Saturday, Nov. 17
Holiday Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Memorial United Methodist Church, 2 Dane St., Beverly. Crafts, silent auction, home-baked goods, new gifts, luncheon, Christmas decoration table, jewelry, plants and white elephant table. Proceeds benefit the church.
Scandinavian Fair, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St., West Peabody. Baked goods, a country store, attic treasures, imported Scandinavian goods, crafts, quilted items, knit goods and grabs for children. Also, enjoy a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. 978-535-5321.
Tuesday, Nov. 20
Salem Catholic Community Thanksgiving Mass, 7 p.m., St. James Church, 161 Federal St., Salem. Reception will follow. Bring food to be blessed and a donation for the Salem Mission. 978-745-9060.
