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Firefighters Cook-Off, Celtic Music and More on Weekend Calendar

MDA Cooking for a Cure, Bass Rocks Golf Club Bridal Show and the Trashfinders Ball all happening this weekend on the North Shore.

It's officially the weekend, Danvers. Not sure how you're going to spend it? Here's a look at some of the events going on around town and nearby on the North Shore. Check our calendar for more, and if there's something we missed, be sure to add it and let us know in the comments. Firefighters/MDA Cooking for a Cure Trashfinders Ball Annual Celtic Concert featuring Fellswater. Opening performance by The Knotty Celts Bass Rocks Golf Club Bridal Show Family Reception for Draw Me a Story Exhibit

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5 Things To Know on March 1: Free Pet Checkups this Weekend

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily source for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Friday, March 1. 1. Mix: The sky on Friday is forecasted to be a mix of clouds and sun, with the temperature topping out at about 40 degrees. There’s a chance of a shower. 2. Photo Contest: Salem Sound Coastwatch is running a photo contest, and the deadline to enter had been today. Good news – the deadline has been extended to March 18. Here is Danvers, some of the suggested places to snap a photo include the Crane, Danvers, Porter and Waters rivers and Mill Pond. The winner takes home $100 plus $50 for the best photo from each city and town in the Salem Sound watershed. 3. …

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Diapers, Trains and Brides All Parts of Weekend Fun

Wondering what to do this weekend? Here are our picks.

It's officially the weekend but are you sure how you're going to spend it? Here's a look at some of the events going on in and around town. Check our calendar for more, and if there's something we missed, be sure to add it and let us know in the comments. Left and Right Valentine's Day Special Xerxes: A Comedy of Errors Diaper Derby New England Bridal Expo Lego® Train Model Train Layout

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5 Things To Know on Oct. 23: Free Pizza at Lunchtime

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 Tuesday, Oct. 23. 1. Boys Basketball: Danvers Recreation’s preseason basketball clinic gets started on Tuesday night in the gym at Holten-Richmond School. It runs for four straight Tuesday nights for grades 3-9. The camp’s director is Danvers High School head boys’ basketball coach John Walsh. 2. Free Pizza: Dominos Pizza is giving away free pizza slices at lunchtime on Tuesday at every one of its restaurants in the county, including the one on Maple Street in Danvers Square. The giveaway runs from noon to 2 p.m. and is limited to 100 slices per location. 3. Night at the …

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Museums to Offer Free Admission Saturday

The "Museum Day Live!" program offers free admission on Saturday for up to two people who get a coupon in advance online.

Hundreds of museums across the country will be offerring free admission on Saturday, courtesy of a program called “Museum Day Live!” by Smithsonian Magazine. The free admission includes four museums within 5 miles of Danvers. In Salem, the Salem Witch Museum and Phillips House are participating in the program. In Wenham, Wenham Museum is taking part, as is the Beverly Historical Society’s Cabot House. On Saturday, Wenham Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission is $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for children under 18. The museum focuses on childhood and domestic life in New England and includes an extensive doll collection and model train room. In Salem, the Witch Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The regular admission …

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