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Farmers’ Market, Fundraiser and Fashion

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Sep 272012

Fall is here as are delicious crisp apples at the Salem Farmers’ Market Thursdays from 3 – 7 p.m. in Derby Square on Front Street. Enjoy shopping for local fruits and vegetables and specialty items at the over 30 vendors. There will be a cooking demonstration by Caffe Graziani at 3:30 and music by Nick Consone from 5 – 7 p.m. The market sponsor of the week is Salem 5 Bank. For more information visit www.SalemFarmersMarket.org or contact market organizer Salem Main Streets at (978)744-0004. The market is currently accepting applications for the Winter Market in Old Town Hall which runs November 1 through December 20

In celebration of opening its 200^th store, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is encouraging customers to make monetary donations to Boston Children’s Hospital and offering a free 8 oz. cup of froyo to the first 200 customers at each of their Boston-area stores on Thursday, Sept. 27 including the Salem store at 76 Lafayette Street. The event kicks off four weeks of fundraising at all Boston-area Orange Leaf stores for Boston Children’s Hospital of which Orange Leaf will help contribute funds collected with a goal of raising $25,000. All donations collected will be directed toward the Children’s Fund, which supports the hospital’s areas of greatest need.

Join Art*Throb and PEM Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm for a fun evening to celebrate and explore personal style at the Peabody Essex Museum! Milliner Sarah Havens demonstrates the art of making fascinators and then helps you create your own. Experience a live fashion shoot with fashion photographer Keith Patankar from Hunt’s Photo & Video and discover the secrets behind those perfect shots. Take notes from Bill Graham of Beautiful Things Ltd., of Salem, Mass., as he discloses tips for jazzing up your little black dress into a unique creation for any occasion. Watch vintage fashion film clips, hear gypsy swing music by New Boston Duo and much more. PEM Members and Salem residents, $5 nonmembers $7 No reservations required!

Salem First Friday Starts October 5

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Sep 262012

Salem Main Streets is excited to announce a new initiative called “Salem First Friday” where many downtown Salem businesses will stay open until at least 8 p.m. on the First Friday of every month. Businesses will host special events and entertainment, offer discounts and promotions.

During the first First Friday, October 5, locals can enjoy Trick-or-Treating with Mayor Kimberley Driscoll starting on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall at the entrance of the Museum Place mall at 5:30 p.m. Hundreds of children are expected to dress up and trick-or-treat with the Mayor.

Many Salem attractions will be open Free to Salem Residents starting at 3 p.m. As always, the Salem Witch Museum and Peabody Essex Museum are free to Salem Residents but during this night additional attractions will be open free to residents.

There will be many downtown businesses offering special events, promotions and entertainment. Events Friday, October 5 include a wine tasting, movie night, musical entertainment and more. Here are a sample of some of the participating businesses: Boston Bead Company, Seed Stitch, Avalanche Company Store, Maria’s Sweet Somethings, Pamplemousse, Mud Puddle Toys, Treasures Over Time, Rouge Cosmetics, Glass and Etc., and Two Girls Shop. To learn more about the event visit the Facebook site /SalemFirstFriday.

To participate, businesses must commit to staying open late for the first Friday until at least 8 p.m. and have entertainment or activities in their store to draw shoppers and create a monthly Salem downtown “event” night. If you would like more information on “First Fridays” or are a business or entertainer interested in participating, please contact John Andrews at john@socialpalates.com or organizer Jennifer Bell at Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org (978)744-0004 x15.

This Week in Salem…

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Sep 182012

Salem Farmers’ Market

Thursday, September 20 from 3 – 7 p.m in Derby Square on Front Street. Enjoy shopping for fresh local fruits and vegetables and numerous specialty foods. There will be a cooking demonstration by 43 Church at 3:30 and music by Brad Byrd from 5 – 7 p.m. The market sponsor of the week is Salem State University.

Join Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services and the Wicked Running Club for the 2nd Annual Run at Work. The goal of RUN@WORK Day, presented by the Road Runners Club of America, is to encourage adults to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, either before work, during lunch, or immediately following work. Join the run Friday, September 21, 2012 at noon at the Salem Common. Parking: On street parking available. Course: 3.1 mile fun run from Salem Common, to the Salem Willows and back. Entry Fee: FREE! Information: Contact tshort@salem.com or info@wickedrunningclub.com

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Salem Events this weekend…

Book Lovers Weekend in Salem

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Sep 142012

Salem hosts two book events Saturday, September 15.

First, Salem Recycles is sponsoring the 7th Free Book Swap at the Senior Center at 5 Broad Street from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring unwanted books, unused greeting cards, CDs, DVDs and videos and peruse for items you wish to take home. There is no cost and really no donation of any kind required. Just show up and bring home items new to you!

The Salem Athenaeum just a few blocks away is also hosting their Annual Book Sale on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Sunday, September 16 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Also, at the Salem Athenaeum starting at 10 a.m. is a discussion about how Dickens inspired Louisa May Alcott. Registration is required for this event by contacting dickensnorthofboston.com.

Later that night Pamplemousse and Cafe Polonia are hosting a Salem Oktoberfest fundraiser for the Salem YMCA. This will be held in Old Town Hall from 5 – 9 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Salem Farmers’ Market

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Sep 132012

New at the market today Turtle Creek Winery will be joining us starting this week and alternating weeks. Enjoy delicious fruits and vegetables at the Salem Farmers’ Market in Derby Square Thursday from 3 – 7 p.m. Small pumpkins are already making an appearance. There will be a cooking demonstration by Karen Smith of Salem Food Tours at 3:30 and music by Renee and Bob Simmons from 5 – 7 p.m. The sponsor of the week is Salem 5 Bank. For more information visit salemfarmersmarket.org.

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