A special showing of vintage wedding gowns from the Peabody Historical Society's collection will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The exhibit, called "A Century of Brides: Historic Wedding Gowns From the Collection of the Peabody Historical Society," will feature some of the society's most beautiful and historically significant wedding gowns. It will take place in four of the society's historic properties: the Gideon Foster House, Osborn-Salata House, Nathaniel Felton Jr. House and Nathaniel Felton Sr. House.

Gowns will be shown with floral arrangements and period accessories. Visitors can learn about the history of the brides and explore how styles evolved from the 19th through the 20th centuries.

Tickets, which are valid for both days of this weekend event, are $10 in advance at the Foster House, 35 Washington St., Peabody, and $15 at the door. Call 978-531-0805 for more information or to purchase tickets.

Also from the society comes word that tours of the Nathaniel Felton Sr. House at 43 Felton St. will be held on four upcoming Saturdays: July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6 and Oct. 4 at noon and 1 p.m. Admission is free.

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Peabody Emblem Club #2 will have a flea market tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Peabody-Lynn Elks parking lot at 40 Oak St., Peabody. There will be a snack bar, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and soda. Proceeds will benefit local charities. For more information, call Carol Knowlton at 978-531-2123 or Janet Ventullo at 978-530-1061.

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Members of Operation Troop Support and Kiwanis will be on hand at Danvers High School on Sunday to help with a huge motorcycle run sponsored by the Falcon Riders. The run will raise money for postage to send holiday packages to troops stationed overseas.

Dick Moody has issued a call to members and friends of Operation Troop Support to help by setting up a coffee and doughnut table during registration, which begins at 9 a.m, or with the fundraising cookout to follow. For anyone who wants to ride in the 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. run, the registration fee is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger.

Operation Troop Support volunteers will cook sausages, peppers and onions donated by Henry's of Beverly, and members of the Kiwanis will cook hot dogs and hamburgers.

For more information, contact dickmoody@gmail.com.

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The Volunteers of St. John's Thrift Shop in Peabody have issued a reminder that the store will hold a special opening on Sunday, June 22, during the Church Festival from noon to 3 p.m. for sales only. Shoppers and browsers are welcome, but no donations will be accepted during that time.

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The Danvers Historical Society presents its annual Harmony, Hot Dogs and Hits on Monday, June 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Glen Magna Farms on Ingersoll Street. Enjoy grilled hot dogs and the famous root beer floats on the lawn while listening to the cool tunes of the Maple Sugar Jazz Band. Or watch the Essex Base Ball Club playing circa 1859 baseball.

Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. No coolers or pets, please. Any questions, call Cathy at the Historical Society office at 978-777-1666.

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Greater Peabody Chapter 4806 AARP will meet at the Torigian Community Life Center Tuesday, June 24, at 12:45 p.m. for the annual installation of officers, followed by refreshments and a social hour. Everyone age 50 and above is welcome.

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The next meeting of the Leo Council Peabody Knights of Columbus will be held Tuesday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the K of C Hall on Main Street. Supper at 6:30 p.m. will be followed by the meeting and election of officers.

The annual lobster/prime rib dinner will take place Saturday, June 28, at the K of C hall.

Grand Knight Lou Cersosimo says there are still a few tickets remaining for the Saturday, July 19, barbecue and trip to see the Pawtucket Red Sox/Toledo Mud Hens baseball game. Before the game, hot dogs and hamburgers along with refreshments will be served in the K of C parking lot. The bus leaves for the game at 4 p.m. Cost of the bus trip, food and game is $30 per person. For more information or to order tickets, call 978-531-9624 or send a check along with your name, address and phone number to Peabody K of C, 96 Main St., Peabody, MA 01960, Attention: Lou Cersosimo. Tickets may also be purchased by contacting any K of C officer.

Bingo is held every Sunday evening at the K of C Hall beginning at 6 p.m.

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The Danvers Republican Committee will meet Wednesday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the High Street Fire Station. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 978-774-0296.

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The Kiwanis Club of Danvers will host its 24th annual five-mile road race and two-mile walk on Friday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Danvers High School. Registration on race day begins at 5 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. For more information, visit www.danverskiwanis.org.

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The Danvers Rotary Club will sponsor an appearance by The Middlesex Concert Band on Thursday, June 26, at the Rotary Pavilion next to the library. This 55-piece band from Wakefield will perform marches, big band sounds, and music from Broadway and Hollywood. Bring your lawn chairs. A cookout by the Boy Scouts starts at 5:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 7. For more information, call 978-777-3003.

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Club News runs every Friday in The Salem News. If your club has news to share, call Cynthia Garber at 978-531-5863, e-mail her at csgarber@comcast.net or fax 978-531-6756.