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Barker Funeral Home

201 Pedersen Street
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-2112
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North Shore News in Brief - The Salem News

Monday, June 06, 2016

Osborn Tavern of Danvers, Blu Karma of Danvers, and Red’s Tavern of Peabody. Tickets will be available to purchase at all three library locations: Main Branch, 82 Main St.; South Branch, 78 Lynn St.; West Branch, 603 Lowell St. They are $5 each or $20 for five, and available until Thursday, June 30. For more information, visit www.peabodylibrary.org.The Salem Farmers Market will be open every Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m., from June 9 through Oct. 13, at Derby Square on Front Street. More than 30 vendors will be selling produce, seafood, baked goods and meat. Live music and representation from different community groups will be featured each week. EBT cards are accepted. For more information, visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.Registration for the Topsfield Fair Read and Win Summer Reading Program will be held from Monday, June 20, through Friday, July 15 at the Ipswich Public Library Children’s Room, 25 North Main St. Readers who reach their personal goals will earn a prize packet to the Topsfield Fair, which includes an admission ticket, ride tickets and a coupon for a hot dog and drink. Children in grades K-6 are eligible to register. Reading time sheets must be submitted to the library by Friday, Aug. 5. Special events will be held at the library throughout the duration of the program. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.ipswichlibrary.org.A three-day carnival, sponsored by the St. Val’s Men’s Club and Community Credit Union, will be held at Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Paleologos St., Peabody. Cushing Amusements will provide carnival entertainment, including rides and concession stands. Greek food will be provided by the Men’s Club. Proceeds will benefit the Saint Vasilios Elevator Fund for the Fr. Andrew Demotses Educational Center. Carnival hours are: Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10, 6 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call Bill Stephanides at 781-854-6751.Practice sessions for the Ipswich Summer Band will be held every Wednesday, from June 22 through July 20, from 7 to 8:45 p.m., at the Ipswich High School band room or auditorium, 134 High St. The all-ages band, led by Nalani Fujiwara, will begin its 2016 season on Wednesday, July 27 at Cable Garens, 126 County Road, Ipswich. The time has yet to be determined. For more information, call Marilyn Seidler at 978-356-0224.The Delvena Theatre Company will present “Truly Eleanor” on Monday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m., at the Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St. The three-person play is based on the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. A Q&A session with the cast will follow the performance. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at 781-596-8867 or www.swampscottlibrary.org.The Friendly Garden Club of Beverly is seeking nominations for its annual “Best of Beverly” contest. Categories include: flower gardens, vegetable gardens, window boxes (residential and business), container gardens and porche...

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North Shore News in Brief - The Salem News

Monday, June 06, 2016

Osborn Tavern of Danvers, Blu Karma of Danvers, and Red’s Tavern of Peabody. Tickets will be available to purchase at all three library locations: Main Branch, 82 Main St.; South Branch, 78 Lynn St.; West Branch, 603 Lowell St. They are $5 each or $20 for five, and available until Thursday, June 30. For more information, visit www.peabodylibrary.org.The Salem Farmers Market will be open every Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m., from June 9 through Oct. 13, at Derby Square on Front Street. More than 30 vendors will be selling produce, seafood, baked goods and meat. Live music and representation from different community groups will be featured each week. EBT cards are accepted. For more information, visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.Registration for the Topsfield Fair Read and Win Summer Reading Program will be held from Monday, June 20, through Friday, July 15 at the Ipswich Public Library Children’s Room, 25 North Main St. Readers who reach their personal goals will earn a prize packet to the Topsfield Fair, which includes an admission ticket, ride tickets and a coupon for a hot dog and drink. Children in grades K-6 are eligible to register. Reading time sheets must be submitted to the library by Friday, Aug. 5. Special events will be held at the library throughout the duration of the program. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.ipswichlibrary.org.A three-day carnival, sponsored by the St. Val’s Men’s Club and Community Credit Union, will be held at Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Paleologos St., Peabody. Cushing Amusements will provide carnival entertainment, including rides and concession stands. Greek food will be provided by the Men’s Club. Proceeds will benefit the Saint Vasilios Elevator Fund for the Fr. Andrew Demotses Educational Center. Carnival hours are: Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10, 6 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call Bill Stephanides at 781-854-6751.Practice sessions for the Ipswich Summer Band will be held every Wednesday, from June 22 through July 20, from 7 to 8:45 p.m., at the Ipswich High School band room or auditorium, 134 High St. The all-ages band, led by Nalani Fujiwara, will begin its 2016 season on Wednesday, July 27 at Cable Garens, 126 County Road, Ipswich. The time has yet to be determined. For more information, call Marilyn Seidler at 978-356-0224.The Delvena Theatre Company will present “Truly Eleanor” on Monday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m., at the Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St. The three-person play is based on the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. A Q&A session with the cast will follow the performance. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at 781-596-8867 or www.swampscottlibrary.org.The Friendly Garden Club of Beverly is seeking nominations for its annual “Best of Beverly” contest. Categories include: flower gardens, vegetable gardens, window boxes (residential and business), container gardens and porche...