March 29, 2008 05:38 am Theater Saturday, March 29 "The Dining Room," 7 to 9 p.m., Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St. Play by A.R. Gurney. All tickets $15 at 781-631-9697, by downloading form at www.m-l-t.org, or by visiting Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St., Marblehead, or Firehouse box office, 12 School St. Sunday, March 30 "The Dining Room," 7 to 9 p.m., Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St. Play by A.R. Gurney. All tickets $15 at 781-631-9697, by downloading form at www.m-l-t.org, or by visiting Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St., Marblehead, or Firehouse box office, 12 School St. Benefits Saturday, March 29 Book Sale, Friends of the Ipswich Public Library, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Collins Room, Ipswich Public Library, 25 N. Main St. Paperbacks and hardcovers at 50 cents and $1. Proceeds provide materials and programs, museum passes, and scholarships. Yard Sale, Maple Street Church Fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 90 Maple St., Danvers, to benefit Youth Group's Mission Possible 2008 trip to New Orleans. With housewares, clothing, toys, books, videos, small furniture. 978-774-6831. Sunday, March 30 Katie's eighth annual Day of Beauty, 11a.m. to 4 p.m., New Wave Salon, 67 High St., Danvers. Fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund, offers kids a Glamour Package, with "updo," nail polish and professional photograph, $30. Call Debbie at 978-774-9940. Food Saturday, March 29 Kiwanis Club of Danvers 38th annual Pancake Festival, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Danvers High School cafeteria, Cabot Road. Proceeds to benefit local causes and organizations. Costumed characters and face-painting from 9 a.m. to noon. $4 adults, $3 children under 12, tickets at the door. 978-774-0296 or www.danverskiwanis.org. Community Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Masonic Hall, 20 Washington St., Beverly. Blueberry and regular pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausage. All you can eat, $5 adults, $3 kids under 12. Proceeds support Child ID Program and other Masonic charities. 978-807-4150. Sunday, March 30 Deluxe Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Vittori Rocci Post, 143 Brimbal Ave., Beverly (Exit 19 off 128) to benefit Great Oak Elementary School of Danvers and the Veterans Aid Fund. $4 adults, $3 children. 978-922-7150. Lecture Saturday, March 29 Open House, Children's Montessori Center, 9:30 to 11 a.m., 12 Bradstreet Ave., Danvers, with programs for children ages 18 months to 6 years. 978-774-2144. Sunday, March 30 "Restoring Your Old House: Do It the Right Way," 2 p.m., Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham. $5; members free. With local architect Mathew Cummings and woodwright/joiner James Whidden. 978-741-1244. Music Saturday, March 29 Tamagawa University dance and taiko performance, 1 and 3 p.m., Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex St., Salem. Traditional Japanese dance and taiko performances. 978-745-9500. Included with museum admission: $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students, free for kids 16 and under. Free admission for Salem residents. "Musical Roots: An Ipswich Local Talent Review," 7 p.m., Ipswich Performing Arts Center, 130 High St. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Seniors and children $8. Tickets available at middle school office, 130 High St., at Zumi's Espresso and Ice Cream, 40 Market St. 978-356-3535. Peabody Fire Pipe and Drum Band Fundraiser, 7 p.m. to midnight, Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Hall, 58 Lowell St., Peabody. $10 donation, includes dinner and entertainment. 50/50 raffle and prize raffles. Cash bar. Sunday, March 30 "Music Tells A Story," 3 p.m., St. John Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St. (Route 127), Beverly Farms. Music at Eden's Edge, chamber music ensemble family concert, Ray Brown will emcee. "Meet the Instruments and Their Owners" at intermission. $20/$15, family $60. 978-270-4463 or www.edensedge.org. Strings Welcome Spring, 3 p.m., 2 Meeting House, Northshore Youth Orchestra concert to sponsor Haitian children through Partners in Development; donation requested. Free refreshments. 978-685-7844. Choral Evensong with Magnificat Boston, 4 p.m., St. Peter Episcopal Church, 4 Ocean St., corner of Hale Street, downtown Beverly. Free and open to the public. 978-744-2796 or www.magnificatboston.org. Recreation Saturday, March 29 "Horton Hears a Who," 10 a.m., at CinemaSalem, 1 East India Square, hosted by Salem Public Library. Post-movie party 2 to 4 p.m. in the Children's Room at the library, 370 Essex St. Children free, adults $5, tickets at Salem Public Library Children's Room. Daytime Owling, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. For families with children 5 and older. $9 adults, $7 children (Mass. Audubon member discount). 978-887-9264. Sunday, March 30 Early Spring Bird Walk, 7 to 10 a.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Bring binoculars and bird guide, $12 ($10/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration required. 978-887-9264. Where Have Insects Gone? 1 to 2:30 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. For families with children 3 and older. $9 adults, $7 children (Mass. Audubon member discount). 978-887-9264. Art Saturday, March 29 "Towering Inspiration," at New Civilitea, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 318 Derby St., Salem. Works by Tower School students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. 978-740-2832. Sunday, March 30 "Towering Inspiration," at New Civilitea, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 318 Derby St., Salem. Works by Tower School students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. 978-740-2832. "Lost and Found," Opening Reception, noon to 1:30 p.m., Cloister Gallery at St. Andrew's, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead. Work by locals Elise Mankes and Sara Ashodian. Exhibit runs until April 30. Art that incorporates the discarded remains of everyday life. 781-631-4951. Etc. Saturday, March 29 March Food Pantry at the Salem Pantry, 9:30 to 11 a.m., 211 Bridge St. All Salem residents in need welcome. Bring a photo ID and recent proof of Salem residency, such as recent piece of mail with name on it.
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