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Monday, May 20, 2013

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Five Things to Know on May 20: Storytelling for Seniors in Wenham

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Monday, May 20. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Clouds: The sky will be dominated by clouds on Monday, but it will be relatively warm. The high temperature should get up into the 70s.  There will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms all day. 2. Magic Moments: A storytelling program called “Magic Moments to Treasure” arrived at the Wenham Senior Center on Monday.  Storytelling with Sylvia Reilly Collins starts at 10 a.m. with light refreshments. 3. Student Loans: U.S. Rep. John Tierney, who represents Hamilton and Wenham in Congress, is one of the hosts of a roundtable discussion on Monday about student loan debt. Tierney and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren will meet students, professors, college …

Monday, January 28, 2013

Patch Facts

Five Things to Know on Jan. 28: Meet a High School Principal Candidate

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Monday, Jan. 28. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Icy: Clouds will move in on Monday and will eventually give way to snow around dinnertime before changing over to a mix of sleet and freezing rain. A total accumulation of 1-2 inches of precipitation in expected. 2. Principal: Parents and members of the public will have a chance on Monday to meet one of the two finalists to become to new principal at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. Eric Tracy, who is currently principal at Wilmington High School, will be in the music room at the high school at 5 p.m. 3. Stamps: The price of mailing a letter went up by a cent on Sunday. It now costs 46 cents to mail a letter and 33 cents for a postcard. 4. Music…

Monday, November 19, 2012

Patch Facts

Five Things to Know on Nov. 19: Chess Games for Kids

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Monday, Nov. 19. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Perfect: The streak of beautiful days continues on Monday, with the forecast calling for sunny skies and the high temperature getting close to 50 degrees. 2. Recipes: We’ll be bringing you some of the best Thanksgiving Day recipes from Patch readers here on the North Shore in the next few days. Monday is the last chance to submit your best recipe to share. Send it to Associate Regional Editor Chris Helms at chrish@patch.com. 3. Chess: Playing chess makes you smart – or so they say. If you want to introduce your kids to chess, or they want to get better, they can join Chess for Kids, which starts a three week long program on Monday at Hamilton-Wenham …

Monday, May 14, 2012

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: May 14

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Monday, May 14. Here are five things you need to know: 1. HWCam: If you typically watch HWCam on Comcast channel 10, prepare to go to a different channel next month. HWCam Executive Director Bill Melville said that a Federal Communications Commission rule that allows another channel to have rights to channel 10, HWCam will go to channel 8 on June 5. No programming will be interrupted. 2. Music Man: Brian Doser of Wenham – the Music Man – continues right into summer with his two shows a week at the Community House. Doser’s performances for kids are at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. 3. Hamilton Selectmen: Typically, the Hamilton Board of Selectmen meets on Monday nights and the last time the board met it had planned to meet on …

Friday, March 23, 2012

Get Out

Books and Family Fun Highlight Local Weekend Calendar

A quick, fun look at local events in Hamilton and Wenham coming up this weekend.

The weekend has it all, from a piano improviser at Gordon College to the semiannual book sale at the library. There’s also a chance to get a look at the many options for children in the two towns plus entertain the kids and get some food at Familypalooza and there’s a “My Daddy Rocks” concert to the Community House too. Get all the details below. Each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. We encourage you to look past this weekend guide into our full calendar of events, where we have other events listed. Remember, 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. 1. GREGG KALLOR …

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 29

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Thursday, Dec. 29. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Cold: Thursday is forecasted to be “cold,” but it is a relative term in what has so far been a relatively warm and snowless winter. The sun will be out and the temperatures will get just above freezing with the gusty winds continuing. 2. Traffic: As is usual between Christmas and New Years Day, traffic has been light on the roads during commuter hours this week. But when things get back to normal next week, do not forget about our “live traffic” page that gives you color-coded traffic information for the local highways. 3. Disney on Ice: A holiday vacation week tradition for many families is a Disney on Ice performance. This week’s show – “Treasure Trove” - wraps up on …

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 8

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Thursday, Sept. 8. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: We’ve got another rainy day on tap for Thursday with temperatures around 70 degrees. If you are headed to the ocean - be careful. There is a “high surf advisory” in effect through Friday with dangerous rip tides expected. 2. Jumper Classic: Officially, the Putnam Boston Jumper Classic begins today at Myopia Hunt Club’s Schooling fields on Route 1A. It runs through Sunday. The highlight on Thursday is a New England Clambake at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. 3. Music Man: There's nothing to brighten up a sunny day for the young ones better than the Music Man- Brian Doser. He has one of his two weekly concerts at the Community House on Thursday at 10 a.m. 4…

Monday, August 8, 2011

Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 8

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Monday, Aug. 8. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: Clouds with the chance of a shower will be the order of the day on Monday, with temperatures in the 70s getting close to 80. 2. Music Man: Wenham’s Brian Doser – the Music Man – makes one of his two weekly appearances at the Community House on Monday morning at 10 a.m. Kids are always entertained by the Music Man’s classic childhood tunes. There’s a recommended $5 donation. 3. Local Heroes: The Local Heroes Pajama Storytime continues on Monday night with Amy Job of Jolie Tea Co. reading stories to preschoolers at 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton-Wenham Library. Kids are encouraged to come in their pajamas. It is open to the public, does not require registration and is free. 4…

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