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Weekend calendar


Published: November 1, 2008

Benefits

Saturday, Nov. 1

Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Centerville Improvement Society Hall, 437 Essex St., Beverly. In conjunction with the American Red Cross. Anyone 17 and over, in good health, can donate blood. For an appointment, call Maria Decker at 978-927-1013 or the Red Cross at 800-448-3543. Picture ID required; walk-ins welcome.

Electronics for the Earth, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harborlight Montessori School, 243 Essex St., Beverly. Recycle old electronic equipment and household appliances for $5 to $20 per item. Fees may be tax-deductible and go to Harborlight Montessori School. 978-922-1008.

Canine Nail Trimming, to benefit North Beverly Boundless Playground Project, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Dogs by Design, 131 Dodge St., Beverly. No appointment necessary. Nail trimming for dogs, $10, all proceeds to build playground. 978-922-1715 or www.nbplayground.org.

Auction, ABC/Tri-Town Council, 6 p.m., Sheraton Ferncroft Resort ballroom, Danvers. Spas, restaurants, games, theater, artwork, jewelry, gift baskets. Tickets $75, includes appetizers, dinner, dessert. Reservations with Nancy Coughlin at 978-887-6512. Proceeds support ABC program, Tri-Town Council services.

Sunday, Nov. 2

5K and 10K Challenge, 5K at 9 a.m., 10K at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Savings Bank corporate office, 67 Prospect St., Peabody (next to Macy's at the Northshore Mall). Proceeds benefit Meridian Charitable Foundation. ebsb.com or 978-977-2253. Register day of race.

Fairs

Saturday, Nov. 1

Winthrop School, Artisan Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 65 Central St., Ipswich. 978-356-2976.

Our Lady of Fatima Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 50 Walsh Ave., Peabody. Raffles, white elephant, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, hand-knitted and crocheted items, hope chest raffle, Portuguese and American food and drinks. 978-532-0272.

Crossroads Quilters Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Maple Street Congregational Church, 90 Maple St., Danvers. Quilts, holiday decorations, gifts, children and baby items, home goods, and bake sale. 978-921-8882.

Music

Saturday, Nov. 1

Gordon Symphony Orchestra concert, 7:30 p.m., Gordon College, A.J. Gordon Memorial Chapel, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. James Buswell, Carol Ou direct. $10; $7 seniors and children. music@gordon.edu or 978-867-3400.

Sunday, Nov. 2

Gordon College Chamber Singers, 4 p.m., Gordon College, Phillips Recital Hall, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. Madrigals, art songs and more under the leadership of Thomas Brooks. music@gordon.edu or 978-867-3400.

Theater

Saturday, Nov. 1

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,SDRq by Marblehead Little Theatre, 1 and 7 p.m., Nelson Aldrich Performing Arts Center at Marblehead Veterans Middle School, 217 Pleasant St., Marblehead. Tickets from $12 to $ 20 may be purchased at www.m-l-t.org or 781-631-9697.

"42nd Street," North Shore Music Theatre, 8 p.m., 62 Dunham Road, Beverly.¬’Tickets from $42 to $79, senior, youth discounts and rush tickets available. Tickets at www.nsmt.org, 978-232-7200 or in person at 62 Dunham Road.

Sunday, Nov. 2

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,SDRq by Marblehead Little Theatre, 1 p.m., Nelson Aldrich Performing Arts Center at Marblehead Veterans Middle School, 217 Pleasant St., Marblehead. Tickets from $12 to $ 20 may be purchased at www.m-l-t.org or 781-631-9697.

"42nd Street," North Shore Music Theatre, 2 p.m., 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. Tickets from $42 to $79, senior, youth discounts and rush tickets available. Tickets at www.nsmt.org, 978-232-7200, or in person at 62 Dunham Road, Beverly.

Salem Haunted Happenings

Saturday, Nov. 1

Food Court, seasonal fair foods on the Common.

Pumpkin Festival on the Common, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..

Live music, The Fountain Stage.

The House of the Seven Gables: Legacy of the Hanging Judge, 9:30 to 11 p.m.

Chilling Tales: Eerie Legends of the Supernatural at Sea, 5 to 9 p.m., tall ship Friendship.

Eerie Evenings, eerie tales performed in the Witch House.

Fiesta Shows Carnival, 289 Derby St., noon to 9 p.m., daily, Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 2

Food Court, seasonal fair foods on the Common.

Pumpkin Festival on the Common, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Other Halloween Happenings

Saturday, Nov. 1

Adult Halloween Party, 7 to 11 p.m., Polish Club, 12 Cheever St., Danvers. Tickets $15. 978-531-0123 or 978-532-5940.

Etc.

Saturday, Nov. 1

Vehicle Identification Number etching, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., DPW Garage, 200 Paradise Road (Route 1A), Swampscott. $10. Provides 15 percent insurance discount. 781-393-1201.

Wordcrafters Poetry Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody. Bring an original poem to share/critique. Free, handicapped-accessible, refreshments. 978-740-3212.

North Shore Nursery School open house, 10 a.m., 204 Greenwood Ave., Beverly, for parents of preschoolers ages 2 to 5. 978-922-8450.