LYNNFIELD – “Names here are more than words – they are histories spoken aloud.” With that simple yet profound sentence, linguist and educator Alma Barozzi captures the essence of her new book, “What Kind of Name Is That? African Naming Patterns and Traditions”: the third and final volume in her trilogy on global naming traditions. Barozzi said she never thought she would … [Read more...] about Exploring the richness of African names: A linguist’s journey
Education
Shapiro-Rudolph highlights adult day health benefits during Services Week
The Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center – operated by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare and an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare – is celebrating National Adult Services Week, which is Sept. 21-27, with personal tours and individual consultations for older adults and their caregivers. Attendees can see firsthand what a typical day is like at an adult day health center, and appointments … [Read more...] about Shapiro-Rudolph highlights adult day health benefits during Services Week
Peabody Institute Library Events Sept. 4-10
Thursday, Sept. 4 Baby Storytime 10-10:30 a.m. Tech Lab, Main Library For parents and caregivers with children ages 0 - 18 months. You’re never too young for storytime! Join Miss Meeghan for stories, songs, and sensory play that helps babies develop language, social, and motor skills. Registration is required due to space limitations. Register at … [Read more...] about Peabody Institute Library Events Sept. 4-10
Peabody youth invited to join coding program
Peabody Recreation, Parks & Forestry is inviting the city’s youth to join the eScout Academy, which is at the forefront of extracurricular STEM education and dedicated to sparking curiosity and innovation in young minds. EScout’s mission is to make learning both fun and impactful through activity-based classes that resonate with students. Peabody Recreation, Parks … [Read more...] about Peabody youth invited to join coding program
Mayor addresses trash outside Brown School
Last Monday, the day before Peabody students returned to school, some community members took to Facebook to voice their concerns that the grounds outside of Captain Samuel Brown Elementary School were littered with garbage and other debris. Many called for the City to take accountability for not ensuring all of its schools were properly maintained and ready for the next … [Read more...] about Mayor addresses trash outside Brown School