A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.
Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Wednesday, Dec. 12. 1. Sun: Yippee, the forecast on Wednesday calls for sun from start to finish with temperatures into the low 40s. 2. Menorah Lighting: The lighting of the Grand Menorah at neighboring North Shore Mall in Peabody will happen on Wednesday night. The Hanukkah party for all ages will run from 4:30-6 p.m. with everything from latkes and donuts to face painting and arts and crafts. It happens in the J.C. Penney wing. 3. Concert: An impressive collection of musical superstars come together on Wednesday night for the 12-12-12 concert to benefit victim of Hurricane …
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210 Andover St, Peabody, MA
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Honda North
382 Newbury Street, Danvers, MA
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North Shore Community College
1 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA
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Pier 1 Imports
50 Independence Way, Danvers, MA
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The Giving Garden at Liberty Tree Mall allows shoppers to buy an item listed on an ornament for someone is need.
The Giving Garden opened at Liberty Tree Mall on Monday, with five trees that are dedicated to support five different charities and organizations. The organizations are Haven from Hunger, Operation Troop Support, Salvation Army, Toys for Tots and Hyundai Village of Danvers. Each tree contains ornaments of wishes specific to the organization. Shoppers can help bring a smile to someone in need by purchasing an item listed on the ornament. Alyse Barbash, executive director of Haven from Hunger; Rich Balest, general manager of Liberty Tree Mall; Lauren Dalis, marketing director of Liberty Tree Mall; Ashley Keating, marketing assistant of Liberty Tree Mall; Sarah Stiefel, community involvement director at Hyundai Village of Danvers and Capt. …
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Liberty Tree Mall
100 Independence Way, Danvers, MA
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Hyundai Village
24 Commonwealth Ave, Danvers, MA
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Operation Troop Support
18 Collins St, Danvers, MA
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A map of local places to donate this holiday season.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Toys for Tots annual drive is underway and there are several locations close by to drop your toys off. Bring new, unwrapped toys to the drop-off locations. The age group that is most needed is age 0-2 and 11-14 years-old. For more information on Toys or Tots check their Web site.
