Saul Gurman celebrated his 101st birthday on July 27. The current average life expectancy in the world is 73.4 years, according to worldometers, which Gurman has outlived by more than 27 years. He recalls memories as early as being pushed in a carriage on Everett Avenue in Chelsea, where he grew up, at just 3 years old. He remembers the names of the three Jewish … [Read more...] about Saul Gurman’s secrets to triple digits
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Peabody Library Schedule July 18 to July 24
Thursday, July 18 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. TACO Thursday – West Branch 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Houseplant Party! Friday, July 19 CLOSED - South Branch and West Branch Saturday, July 20 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Biographies & Bagels Book Brunch Sunday, July 21 ALL CLOSED Monday, July 22 9 a.m. – … [Read more...] about Peabody Library Schedule July 18 to July 24
Peabody Library Schedule July 11 to July 17
Thursday, July 11 10 – 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime 11 – 11:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime 2 – 3 p.m. West Branch Library Fiction Book Group 2 – 3:30 p.m. Paper Squishies for Teens 4 – 5 p.m. TACO Thursday – West Branch 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Pet Loss Grief Support Saturday, July 13 10 – 11 a.m. Play Dough Party Monday, July 15 9 – 10:30 a.m. Drop in Tech Help 10:30 – … [Read more...] about Peabody Library Schedule July 11 to July 17
Library Schedule June 27 – July 3
Thursday, June 27 4 – 5 p.m. TACO Thursday – West Branch 4 – 5 p.m. LGBTeen Hangout 6 – 8 p.m. Creativity Lab Cosplay Guild 6 – 7 p.m. West Branch Nonfiction Book Group 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Family Movie Night Saturday, June 29 12 – 2 p.m. Teen Code Club - Month Long Hack-a-Thon 12 – 3 p.m. Peabody Institute Library - Pride Picnic Monday, July 1 9 – 10:30 a.m. … [Read more...] about Library Schedule June 27 – July 3
Peabody’s International Festival set for Sept. 15
Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr. announced that the 39th Annual International Festival will take place on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Peabody. The rain date this year is Sunday, Sept. 22. “The International Festival is Peabody’s signature community event and the biggest party on the North Shore,” Bettencourt said. “It is a wonderful opportunity … [Read more...] about Peabody’s International Festival set for Sept. 15