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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 …

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Five Things to Know on May 10: Deadline to Learn the Life-Saving Skills of CPR

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

Today is Friday, May 10. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham:  1. Mix: The sky is forecasted to be a mix of sun and clouds on Friday with temperatures into the mid-70s. There’s still a chance of a shower and the day will start out foggy. 2. Leaves: Yard waste and leaves will be picked up just once at the curbside and roadside this spring in Hamilton, and that day is Saturday. Have the leaves out in bags or barrels by 7 a.m. so they will be picked up. 3. National Grid: The Bristish-owned utility that serves electric and gas customers in Hamilton and Wenham – National Grid – will see the contracts for several of its unions expire on Saturday. The unions have previously voted to authorize a strike. 4. CPR: If you want…

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Five Things to Know on May 1: Open Burning Season Comes to an End

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

Today is Wednesday, May 1. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Beautiful: There’s another day of beautiful weather in store for Wednesday, with sunny skies and temperatures into the 60s. There will be a light southeast wind. 2. Two Town 4th: Are you an artisian that wants to be involved in the “Two Town 4th” celebration on Independence Day this year? Wednesday is the “early bird” deadline for a discounted rate for a space at the annual event at Patton Park. The special $25 rate for a 100 square foot space ends on Wednesday. Volunteers are also needed for the event, which is organized by the Community House of Hamilton-Wenham. 3. Skis: Did you have seasonal ski or snowboard rentals from Sports Stop in Wenham …

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Hear 'Soulful Music' at the Community House or Run a 5K 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.

A musical performance featuring fiddles, a harp and viola at the Community House and a road race at Lynch Park in Beverly and are all on the weekend events calendar. And there's a lot of other events going on in Beverly and the nearby area of the North Shore. Get the when and where below for several events and other happenings in the Hamilton and Wenham area. Remember, each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. 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. ENSEMBLE GALILEI QUARTET Where/When: Community House of Hamilton-Wenham, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Why Go: Fiddles, a Celtic …

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Nominations Being Accepted for Joanne Holbrook Patton Community Service Award

Nominations are being accepted through June 30 for the award that is designed to recognize and honor an individual that has exhibited extraordinary dedication to volunteerism and/or community service.

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Weekend Happenings Includes 'Voices for Peace,' 'Annie Get Your Gun'

Get a quick look at info about some of the local events happening this weekend in Hamilton and Wenham and nearby on the North Shore.

April has arrived and the first weekend of the month offers plenty going on in Hamilton and Wenham and the nearby areas of the North Shore. Below, get the when and where below for several events and other happenings in the area. Remember, each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. 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. FEAST FOR PEACE AND CONCERT Where/When: Community House of Hamilton-Wenham; Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Why Go: Have dinner and then hear a concert by "Voices for Peace," all to benefit Family Promise. Pricing: $25 per person or $200 per table 2. 'ANNIE GET YOUR…

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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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Longtime Community House Volunteer, Pancake Chef, Honored

Tom Barrett was one of the first volunteers for the Breakfast with Santa event 30 years ago.

Tom Barrett has served on The Community House of Hamilton-Wenham Board of Directors for 30 years and he was recently honored with a commemorative chair which has been dedicated in his honor and is on display in The Community House’s Presidential Library. Barrett first joined the Board of Directors of The Community House in March of 1983 and served as President of The Community House from 1986-1988. While on the Community House Board, he was instrumental in the start-up of the School’s Out program, and served as President of the School’s Out program twice. In adition to his board member responsibilities, he has seen The Community House through a major capital campaign, the addition of a new wing of offices and restrooms and the remodeling …

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Robert Foringer

3:21 pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2013

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Five Things to Know on March 11: Deadline to Sign up for Hamilton Citizens Fire Academy

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

Today is Monday, March 11. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Beautiful: Did you like the weather on Sunday? Forecasters say that Monday will be just as nice, as a foggy start gives way to a sunny day and temperatures into the 50s. 2. Citizens Fire Academy: The final day to sign up for the first-ever Hamilton Citizens Fire Academy is Monday. The Hamilton Police Department has run two citizens academies but this is the first one for the Hamilton Fire Department. It is free and open to anyone over age 18. The class is limited to 20 people and preference is given to Hamilton residents. 3. Ping Pong: A late winter pingpong tournament has become a tradition at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School and gets underway …

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Five Things to Know on March 8: Last Day for Candidates to Withdraw

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

Today is Friday, March 8. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Snow: The snow will wrap up by early afternoon with temperatures in the mid-30s. Winds will really blow, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour. 2. Withdraw: Friday is the final day to withdraw from the election if your name is on next month’s local ballot and you do not want it there. 3. Mini Golf: The Community House of Hamilton-Wenham has organized a trip for middle school students over to Monster Mini-Golf in Danvers on Friday night. It requires pre-registration but it may be worth checking to see if there are any last minute openings. The cost is $8. 4. Preservation Project: Friday is the deadline for submissions for the Massachusetts Preservation …

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Robert Gates

10:24 am on Friday, March 8, 2013

The Community House has announced that the Monster Minigolf event has been cancelled.   more ›