Community Corner
See Kitchens That Wow and Run 4 Miles This Weekend
Get a look at the quick info about some of the local events happening this weekend in Hamilton, Wenham and nearby on the North Shore.
Autumn is well underway and as the leaves change colors and start to fall, you'll find plenty of events and activities happening in Hamilton, Wenham and on the North Shore this weekend. Below you will find the when and where for some of our picks, including a 4-mile road race in Beverly Farms and a James Taylor tribute concert in Wenham.
There's a lot of other events going on this weekend in Hamilton, Wenham and the nearby area of the North Shore, to see them, check our events calendar for a complete list.
Remember, each week Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Weekender” planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities.
Find out what's happening in Hamilton-Wenhamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
If you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom.
Find out what's happening in Hamilton-Wenhamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Where/When: First Church in Wenham; Sunday, 3 p.m.
Why Go: Peter Stewart and other well-known local voices will take to the stage to perform some of JAmes Taylor's favorite songs. The proceeds from the concert will benefit Family Promise North Shore Boston, a nonprofit interfaith coalition that helps local homeless families get back on their feet.
Pricing: $5 per person
2. SECOND ANNUAL BEVERLY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT 4-MILE WALK/RUN
Where/When: West Beach, Beverly Farms; Saturday, 9:15 a.m., (registration starts at 8 a.m.)
Why Go: It's a new fall tradition to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month - a 4-mile run that starts and finishes at West Beach. The proceeds from the run go toward helping more than 500 domestic violence victims
Pricing: $25
3. CHECK OUT THE NEW REGIONAL VOKE SCHOOL
Where/When: 562 Maple St., Danvers; Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon
Why Go: The new regional vocational high school in Danvers is nearing completion and prospective students and their families will be able to check it out up close this weekend. An open house is scheduled for Oct. 19 at the Maple Street campus, which is currently home to Essex Aggie. The new school is called the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Torigian Life Center, 79 Central St. Peabody; Saturday, 9 a.m.
Why Go: The show is free and there will be more than 100 model ships of all types on display -- most of them were assembled by seniors who participate in a model shipbuilding class at the Torigian Center. Models are made from wood, paper, plastics and miscellaneous media. The modelers will be there to discuss their work and share stories.
Pricing: Free
5. 6TH ANNUAL HEART OF THE HOME KITCHEN TOUR
Where/When: Starts and finishes at Wenham Museum, tour includes kitchens in Beverly, Hamilton, Manchester By-the-Sea and Wenham; Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Why Go: This tour offers a glimpse at some of the most exquisite kitchen in the greater Beverly area, including the Eagle Rock estate in Prides Crossing and the carriage house of the Steadman Estate.
Pricing: $18 for Wenham Museum members and $23 for non-members on or before Thursday; $25 for all on Friday and Saturday.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
