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Five Things to Know on June 7: Free Donuts on National Donut Day

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

Today is Friday, June 7. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Tropical Storm: The remnants of the first named storm in the Atlantic this hurricane season is moving our way on Friday. There’s a flood watch in place and up to 4 inches of rain are possible from Friday through Saturday. The temperature will be in the 50s and close to 60. 2. Donuts: Friday is National Donut Day. Of course, the largest donut-maker in our area – Dunkin Donuts, with a location in the Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing – is giving away a free donut all day with the purchase of a drink. But what else is going on? If you see to hear about another National Donut Day celebration, let us know by leaving a comment at the bottom of this story. 3. 5th…

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Five Things to Know on May 24: Friday Night Dinners Continue

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

Today is Friday, May 24. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Showers: The forecast calls for showers and the chance of a thunderstorm on Friday with temperatures getting into the 60s. There will also be some fog to start the day and the wind will blow lightly from the south. 2. Dinner: The Wenham Tea House’s Friday night dinners continue on Friday evening. Seatings run from 5-9 p.m. with 10 percent off the $39 per person charge before 6 p.m. This week’s menu includes a variety of entrée choices, including Center Cut New York Strip, Roasted Suckling Pig and Grilled Vegetable Crepes. 3. Construction: Memorial Day weekend is a big travel weekend for many people, and to make things go a little bit smoother MassDOT …

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Five Things to Know on April 23: Wenham's Newest Selectmen Joins the Board

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

Today is Tuesday, April 23. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Rain: Tuesday is forecasted to start out cloudy and by afternoon it will be rainy. The temperature will stay in the 40s all day and a northeast wind will blow up to 17 miles per hour. 2. Wine and Cheese: Wenham Tea House plays host to an event on Tuesday night called “Demystifying Wine and Cheese.” Bobby Viel and Gino Rossi combine to put on a “fun and informative class” about on wine and cheese pairing from 7-9 p.m. 3. Baseball: The baseball team at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School is hosting a fundraiser on Tuesday at 15 Walnut, where the proceeds from a guest bartender between 8-10 p.m. will go to the team’s boosters. There will also be a …

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Five Things to Know on April 17: Reptiles Coming to the Library

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

Today is Wednesday, April 17. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. 60: Again on Wednesday, the temperature is expected to get to about 60 degrees. The winds will be lighter than the gusts of Tuesday afternoon with gusts to just 10 miles per hour. 2. Drama: The New England Drama Festival gets underway on Wednesday, where Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School’s Theater Workshop Group will perform its one-act play “Static.” The festival runs three days. The Regional's entry is one of the Massachustts entries that also includes a production by St. John's Prep of Danvers. 3. Downton Abbey: Wenham Tea House is hosting a Downton Abbey afternoon tea on Wednesday. It will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. and the tea house …

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Five Things to Know on April 4: Tryout for this Summer’s Seussical Production

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

Today is Thursday, April 4. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Spring: It will be a much more typical spring day on Thursday after two cooler than usual days. The high temperature is expected to get to the mid-50s by the afternoon and the sky will be sunny. 2. Auditions: The Community House is hosting the first of two tryouts on Thursday for its upcoming Seussical Jr. production. Tryouts for ages 8-18 start at 6-8 p.m. on Thursday. Anyone trying out should bring sheet music and come prepared to sing 16 bars, read from script sides and dance. The show rehearsals will begin in July and the performances will be Aug. 2-4. 3. Women’s Fund: The Women's Fund of Essex County is putting on its "Power of the Purse" …

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Five Things to Know on March 20: Garden Club Meets on First Day of Spring

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

Today is Wednesday, March 20. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: Some of the rain and slush from Tuesday’s storm may be frozen to start the day on Wednesday, and eventually the temperature will get to about 40 degrees under sunny skies. But it will also be windy, with gusts up to 30 miles per hour out of the west. 2. Spring: The first day of spring is officially Wednesday. The spring equinox will occur exactly at 7:02 a.m. 3. Floods: While Tuesday’s rain didn’t amount to much, spring brings a rainy part of the year. This week is Flood Safety Awareness Week and a big part of the campaign is to raise awareness of the danger of driving through water. Both the National Weather Service and Federal Emergency …

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Five Things to Know on March 19: Alice Comes to the Tea House

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

Today is Tuesday, March 19. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Storm: The winter storm – with snow at first and later a mix of sleet, freezing rain and rain – will stick around for the entire day. Forecasters says that about 4 inches of snow will accumulate before the changeover. It may turn back to snow at the very end of Tuesday night too. 2. Wonderland: Alice in Wonderland will make an appearance at Wenham Tea House on Tuesday. She is scheduled to appear as part of a children’s tea at the Tea House from 3:30-5 p.m. The cost is $30 per person, plus tax and tip, and reservations are required. Call 978-468-1398 to make reservations. 3. Buy Local: Northeast Harvest Buy Local is hosting the Annual Northeast …

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Michelle Bailey

6:11 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Can we please call it the Veteran's Memorial? We want to memorialize their service, not the war.   more ›

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North Shore Food Buzz Includes Fro-Yo and Pancakes

A round up of North Shore restaurant and food news.

When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not only where you live, but also in other North Shore communities. Here's our round up of the area's latest food news: There's a new dinner option as Wenham Tea House has started "Friday Night Dinners." Executive Chef Peter Capalbo puts together new food and wine pairings each week. This Friday's menu features olive oil poached rabbit with polenta and shrimp puttanesca, among other options. Find out which Beverly business was recently awarded the title of the 'Top 5 Best Chilis in New England' by Billy Costa and the crew at NECN's TV Diner. Speaking of ice cream, you are of course aware that Saturday is National Ice Cream For Breakfast Day, …

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Wenham Tea House Offers 'Friday Night Dinners'

Each Friday, Executive Chef Peter Capalbo puts together courses with wine pairings. The menu changes each week.

How about a little olive oil poached rabbit with polenta? Or shrimp puttanesca? Those are some of the dishes available for this week's "Friday Night Dinners" at the Wenham Tea House. In a new wrinkle, according to the restaurant's Facebook page, Executive Chef Peter Capalbo is putting together courses with wine pairings. The offerings change each week. Here's a look at Friday's menu. The Tea House was in the news back in October when they served their first drink with their new liquor pouring license. Have you tried "Friday Night Dinners"? Would you recommend them? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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Five Things to Know on Dec. 5: Shop and Sip at the Tea House

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

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 5. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Dropping: The temperature will actually drop throughout the day on Wednesday, starting in the 50s and ending up in the 40s by evening. The day will also start out with a chance of showers and include gusty winds. 2. Shop and Sip: Holiday music, a cash bar and shopping are all part of the Wenham Village Improvement Society's 4th annual Shop and Sip event at Wenham Tea House. It runs from 6:30-9 p.m. on Wednesday. 3. Middle School Concert: The Fine Arts Department at Miles River Middle School puts on its annual Winter Concert on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the Ferrini Dramatics Center at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School featuring both the band …

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