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Model Trains and the Peanuts Gang Highlight Local Weekend Events

The weekend calendar in Hamilton and Wenham includes two "Charlie Brown" performances, a train show and model train layout in Wenham and the high school boys' basketball team playing at home.

Enjoy a student production of “Charlie Brown,” drown yourself in the thrill of trains or cheer on the Generals – its all on the weekend calendar right here in the two towns. Each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. The weekend calendar also includes many other things to do and 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. GENERALS BOYS' BASKETBALL VS. NORTH READING Where/When: Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School; Friday, 6:30 p.m. Why Go: After …

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Middle Schoolers Take the Stage in 'Charlie Brown' This Weekend

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," starring Miles River Middle School students, takes the stage this weekend at the high school auditorium.

More than three dozen performers will take the stage beginning Thursday night as Miles River Middle School puts on the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The story tells the tale of Charlie Brown and “the Peanuts gang” through their daily adventures. Director Carol Gambino said all three middle school grades are well represented in the cast of actors and singers, including a few sixth grades boys – “you never have enough boys” – plus seventh and eighth graders. Tryouts were held just before Thanksgiving and rehearsals have been held almost every afternoon after school from 2:30 p.m. to 5 or 6 p.m. The cast had a technical run-through on Tuesday and a dress rehearsal on Wednesday. “They’re ready, they’re ready to go,” said Gambino…

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