Wednesday, August 5
Salem Senior Recognition Days
Brookhouse Garden Tea – 3PM-5PM – 180 Derby Street
A tea, served with cookies, will be hosted in the garden at the Brookhouse Home. The event is free for seniors (60 and older), but reservations are required because seating will be limited. For information, call Pat Sosnowski, 978-745-6182.
Lip Sync Night
5PM-6:30PM – Salem Willows Shell
We're doing it again…The City of Salem's 3rd Annual Lip Sync Night. Would you like to perform? We are looking for groups of 2 or more. Participants should be between the ages of 6-14. Please bring your own music in CD form only. You must pre-register at the Salem Park, Recreation~& Community Services Department, 5 Broad Street. For more information, please contact Eileen Dunn at 978-744-0180, ext. 20 or edunn@salem.com.
Window Box & Traffic Island Awards Ceremony
5:30PM – Emmerton House Garden – Hawthorne Blvd.
Please join Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, the Salem Garden Club and the Salem Beautification Committee as they award the winners of the City's window box and traffic island competitions. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.
Dance Enthusiasm Performance
7PM-9PM – Salem Willows Shell
You won't want to miss the amazing performances of Salem's Dance Enthusiasm Dance Company, winners of hundreds of awards at dance competitions across the United States. The dance company will perform many of their award-winning routines. It's a show that's guaranteed to entertain all ages.
Comedy Night
7PM-10PM – Moose Lodge – 50 Grove Street
Get ready to laugh with featured comedians Paul D'Angelo and
Paul Gilligan. Tickets are $10. You can purchase tickets for the comedy night at the Boys and Girls Club at 13 Hawthorne Blvd (978-744-0915) or at the Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services Department at 5 Broad Street (978-744-0180).
Thursday, August 6
Farmers' Market
4PM-7PM - Derby Square
If you haven't had a chance to visit The Salem Farmers’ Market. Come visit us at Historic Derby Square on Front Street in Downtown Salem and is held every Thursday evening from 4-7:00 starting June 25, 2009 through October 29, 2009.
Senior Recognition Dinner Dance –
5PM-9PM – Knights of Columbus
Salem's seniors are invited to dinner and dancing at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Washington Square. “Trilogy” will perform and the dinner will be catered by Mizioch-Witham Catering. Cost to Salem seniors (60 and older) is $1, but tickets must be picked up in advance at the Senior Center, 5 Broad St. Each Salem senior may pick up no more than two tickets. For tickets and more information contact the Council on Aging at 978-744-0924.
Salem's Best Pizza Competition
6PM-7:30PM – Salem Common
Come decide which Salem restaurant has the best pizza. Bring the whole family. We will award the top adult and kids pick. $5 Adults / $3 Kids. For more information contact the Salem YMCA at 978-744-0351.
Movie on the Common
After Dark (8:30PM)~– Salem Common
The City of Salem~Park, Recreation & Community Services Department presents~(movie TBD), so bring popcorn, a blanket or chair and enjoy.
Friday, August 7
Kids Night
5PM-7:30PM – Salem Common
The Salem YMCA will transform the Salem Common into a paradise for children with moon bounces, rides, games and arts & crafts. $3 per child will pay for unlimited rides. For more information contact the Salem YMCA at 978-744-0351. (rain location: Salem YMCA, Sewall Street)
Saturday, August 8
Wild Fish One Mile Swim~& Purely Mad 2 Mile Swim
1:00PM – Collins Cove Beach (Webb Street)
Cash prize to top male and female swimmers in each race. Athletic Race Bags, Tech Shirts given to first 150 people to register! Fee: $20 (pre-registration) $25 (post-reg) Registration begins at noon time. For more information, contact Brandi Dion - (978) 204-8588 or BnSfitness@yahoo.com
Essex Street Fair
10AM-6PM – Essex St. Pedestrian Mall
Fun for all ages this street festival has something for everyone. Crafts, jewelry, paintings, stained glass, and other unique items will be featured along the Essex Pedestrian Mall. Street performers, face painters, and strolling musicians will entertain crowds. For more information, contact the Salem Chamber of Commerce at 978-744-0004.
IMPROV on the BRICKS
3:30PM– 4:30PM - Derby Square
Join the Salem Theatre Company for their 3rd annual free improv comedy bash. Brig a lawn chair! Bring padding! It's improv on a hard surface and anything can happen! For more information visit www.salemtheatre.com.
Salem Jazz & Soul Festival, Berklee Summer Series Concert
5PM–7PM - Derby Square (in case of rain: Museum Place Mall off Essex Street.)
The "Berklee Summer Series" presents Dopapod. This free outdoor concert at Derby Square is produced in conjunction with the Berklee College of Music. Featuring up and coming bands hand selected by Berklee faculty. For more information visit http:/salemjazzsoul.com/music_berklee2009.html
Salem Senior Recognition Days
Spaghetti-and-meatball meals will be delivered to homebound seniors (60 and older) between the hours of 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. For information, call the Senior Center at 978-744-0924.
Sunday, August 9
Essex Street Fair
10AM-6PM – Essex St. Pedestrian Mall
Fun for all ages this street festival has something for everyone. Crafts, jewelry, paintings, stained glass, and other unique items will be featured. Street performers, face painters, and strolling musicians will entertain crowds. For more information, contact the Salem Chamber of Commerce at 978-744-0004.
Phillips House 8th Annual Antique Car Meet
NOON–3PM – 34 Chestnut Street
Join the Phillips House and the North Shore Old Car Club for the Eighth Annual Car Meet at which vintage and antique vehicles, including the Phillipses’ collection of carriages, two Pierce-Arrows, and a Model A Ford, are displayed on historic Chestnut Street.
For information, call 978-744-0440 or visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org
IMPROV on the BRICKS
3:30PM– 4:30PM - Derby Square
Join the Salem Theatre Company for their 3rd annual free improv comedy bash. Brig a lawn chair! Bring padding! It's improv on a hard surface and anything can happen! For more information visit www.salemtheatre.com.
Salem Senior Recognition Days Picnic
4PM-6PM – Winter Island Pavilion
A free picnic will be held for Salem seniors (60 and older).
Monday, August 10
Salem Community Band Concert
7PM-9PM – Salem Willows Shell
NEW THIS YEAR:
Come listen to the band made up of Salem residents from Grade 8 through adult. Led under the direction of Cynthia Napierkowski, director of the Salem High School Band.
ALL WEEK SPECIAL
Attention Downtown shoppers- merchant 1 hour validation stamps are worth double in the Church St. Lot and both garages, so spend a little bit longer enjoying downtown. *restrictions do apply.
Salem Ferry Week Day Special
Salem residents will receive $2.00 off their Salem Ferry ticket August 4-8.
*restrictions do apply, proof of residency is required. Offer not valid during commuter runs.
Keep checking www.salem.com for EVENT updates
For more information about any of the events, please visit the Events Calendar at www.salem.com or contact Salem City Hall at 978-619-5676
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