May 03, 2008 05:30 am Saturday, May 3 Spring Rummage Sale, Bag Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., First Baptist Church in Beverly, 221 Cabot St. 978-922-3295. Sunday, May 4 North Shore Israel at 60 Committee Celebration, 3 to 6 p.m., Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. Israeli dancing, concert by Yom Hadash, "Dig the Past: An Israeli Archeological Experience," face painting and balloon artistry, shopping at the "shuk" (Israeli marketplace), Israeli and kid-friendly food by The Party Specialist, free Israel@60 T-shirts. Early shopping and Israeli cuisine at 2 p.m. 617-504-4234 or northshoreisrael@yahoo.com. Monday, May 5 "The Tropical Sensations," 4 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 385 Essex St., Salem. A steel drum band from New Hampshire and Massachusetts. $15, $10 students and seniors. 978-744-2796. Tuesday, May 6 Annual Altar Servers' Family Dinner, 6 p.m., for Our Lady of Hope Parish, hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 498, Knights of Columbus Hall, 9 Topsfield Road, Ipswich. Thursday, May 8 St. Vasilios Church PTA in Peabody Fundraiser, 7 p.m., 5 Paleologos St., continuous raffles for items ranging from $25 to $350 value, raffle tickets $1 each. A $5 donation includes hors d'oeuvres, dessert, coffee and entry for door prize. Silent auction and wine bar throughout the night. For tickets or to reserve a table, call Pam Katsiris at 978-740-2449. "For the Bible Tells Me So," screening, 7 p.m., First Parish Church, 225 Cabot St., Beverly. Homosexuality and Christianity. Free, open discussion to follow. 978-922-3968. Tuesday, May 13 Fred Alling Book Reading, 2:30 p.m., Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead. 781-631-4951. Ipswich Catholic Women's Club, Annual Business Meeting, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Hope, Parish Hall, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich. Demonstration of spring floral arrangements after business meeting. 978-356-3944. Sunday, May 18 Yard Sale, Temple Beth Shalom, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cost is $25 per table. Proceeds help the religious school, preschool and Temple. Refreshments available. Sunday, June 22 Blessing and Dedication of new Organ, Our Lady of Hope Parish, 4 p.m., 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich. Following blessing, Geoffrey Greene, Ahlborn-Galanti Organ Company will perform. 978-356-3944.
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