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Goodbye and Best Wishes

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Dec 152012

Happy Holidays from Salem Main Streets Director, Jennifer Bell

Thank you to the many volunteers and members of the Salem Community who have been so supportive of the Salem Main Streets program and my efforts for the last five plus years. Together we took a dormant Main Streets program and seasonal town and developed thriving programs which are enjoyed by thousands; the Salem Farmers’ Market, Salem Arts Festival,Visitor Ambassador Program in October, Salem First Fridays and more. Salem has become the Dining Destination on the North Shore and over 80 new businesses have opened in the downtown in those five years. Main Streets took over the management of the Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival, Salem’s Ice Scream Bowl, Mayor’s Night Out, Holiday Happenings and we supported the efforts of new events such as the Salem Film Festival, Salem Literary Festival, Mass Poetry Festival, and Living Green and Renewable Energy Fair which have grown into popular events. We started the reusable tote bag program “In Salem, Green is the New Black” and helped make Salem a greener city with the support of the Downtown Business community.

These programs were only possible through thousands of hours of volunteer time each year donated to Salem Main Streets by hundreds of volunteers and support by the City of Salem, and community partners like the Salem Chamber of Commerce. Salem should be proud of the spirit of volunteerism and can do attitude that prevails. No project is too big, too new to begin. Salem is a unique place which celebrates its history while embracing the present and looking towards the future.

My family and I have enjoyed living in Salem and being able to contribute to the Salem Community. Thank you to the many people who have shared their time and talents to make a difference especially: Matt Caruso, Gary Gill, Judy Kearney, Jeanne Scott, Ben Bouchard, Anthony Scialis, Wendy Davidson, Tom Daniel, Ellen Talkowsky, Ron Malionek, Ann Massey, Cheryl Michaels, Marlene Faust, Alex Southerland, Beth Paquin, Kristin Rogers, Jim Vaughey, Aaron Martin, Christian Haselgrove, Cheryl Michaels, Kelly O’Connor, Dan Faust, Dan Rogers, Gina Flynn, Phil Dwight, Stacey Pappas and too many others to name.

I wish you all success and great happiness!

Wreath Raffle and Santa at the Market Thursday

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Dec 122012

There will be a wreath raffled every hour at the Salem Farmers’ Market this Thursday. Santa Claus will also be at the market this week from 3 – 6 p.m. in Old Town Hall. Enjoy holiday shopping for fruits, vegetables and specialty items. There will also be festival holiday music. For more information visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.

There are only two more weeks for the Winter Farmers’ Market. Thursday, December 20 will be the last week of the market. Stop by and support your local farmers and vendors.

Salem Main Streets Launches On Pinterest

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Dec 092012

Visit us on Pinterest. What is Pinterest? Think of your high school yearbook. All the pictures of people and places that said “This is my life.” Pinterest is a social medium that allows people to “pin” pictures on “boards” with themes that relate to what they are doing in their life. And share them. For some it’s their children, others relate to fashion, recipes, TV. For us, we naturally present all that is good and enchanting about Salem. As with anything on the Internet it is a work in progress, and we currently have boards promoting Winter Farmers Market, Halloween in Salem, Celebrate the Holidays, and Downtown Salem. Tell us what you think. Let us know if you have or have seen a picture that would compliment the ones being shown now.

Dickens in Salem Today!

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Dec 082012

Victorian veils have fallen upon Salem today as the Dickens Fellowship of North Boston has coordinated a series of events to usher in the holiday season— and the Dickens 2012 Bicentennial Celebration!

The first step is a “Victorian Child’s Play” taking place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Old Town Hall. It was scheduled to begin with a piper-led Victorian and Steampunk costumed promenade from Armory Park. There will be games, a sing-along, and a performance of the “Party Scene” from the “Nutcracker” (performed by the New England Ballet Ensemble). And of course, hot chocolate, cookies and gingerbread ornaments to eat or take home.

The event is sponsored by Ye Old Pepper Company, with proceeds to benefit the North Shore Hospice and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Then at 3 p.m. “Introducing Mr. Charles Dickens” also takes place at Old Town Hall. Actor Albert Cremlin will present a dramatic story about Dickens’ life, novels and classic characters.

“Holiday Evensong” follows at 4:30 p.m. at Salem’s First Church, 316 Essex Street. This is a holiday tradition with the Boston Boys Choir. Proceeds will benefit the Church.

The conclusion will be “An Evening of Victorian Delights” at 6:30 p.m. also at First Church. It highlights Dickens’ favorite 19^th century music and his original compositions. Larry Young and Suzanne Powers are the featured performers.

For more information, go to dickensnorthofboston.com.

Santa Arrives for First Friday Tonight!

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Dec 072012

Come downtown to the Salem Common to welcome Santa Claus. He is expected to appear a little after 6 p.m. tonight on the roof of the Hawthorne Hotel. The Salem Fire Company is planning on assisting his decent from the roof on a ladder truck. He will then be greeted by State Representative John Keenan who will also be on hand to light the Salem Common Tree. Enjoy lovely carols, elves with candy canes for children and hot chocolate by 62 Restaurant. The event is organized by Salem Main Streets.

Those of you who wish to see Santa should proceed to the Museum Place Mall where he will hear the wishes of good boys and girls. For those who do not wish to see Santa there are many other great events going on tonight with Salem’s First Friday events where businesses stay open until at least 8 p.m. offering refreshments, promotions or entertainment. For a full list of events visit www.salemfirstfriday.com.

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