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🌱 Patch AM: Will you join Salem’s massive witch-hat photo on Derby Wharf?
Also, don't miss Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! on the Salem Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Will you join Salem's massive witch-hat photo on Derby Wharf?
Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 15 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Anna B.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
- Thursday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Grab Your Witch Hat: Salem Is Calling All Witches for a Huge 400th-Anniversary Photo (travelpirates.com) — Salem is inviting residents and visitors to Derby Wharf on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to noon for a free drone photo of thousands of people in witch hats celebrating the city's 400th anniversary. The gathering highlights Salem's waterfront parks, supports local nonprofit HAWC through special-edition hats, and anchors a full day of Haunted Happenings around town.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Salem
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★ Featured events ★
- Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
UU Church of Haverhill, 15 Kenoza Ave, Haverhill
7:00 pm - Understanding Dementia: Signs, Stages and Daily Challenges →
Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church, 323 Locust St, Danvers
4:00 pm - Flamenkora →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Abraxas – The Ultimate Santana Tribute →
Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
8:00 pm - All Saints Annual Community Blessing of the Animals Oct. 3 from 1 - 3 PM →
All Saints Episcopal Church, 13 Holten St, Danvers
1:00 pm - Silent Auction Fundraiser →
Wenham Insight Meditation Center 72 Grapevine Road, Wenham MA,
4:30 pm - Dueling Pianos →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - What Is Christian Nationalism? →
Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead
2:00 pm - Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
Virtual,
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- AI Series: Session #1 A Practical Guide to AI-Driven Growth for Entrepreneurs →
Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Ave, Salem
8:30 am - Sensory Bins: Little Learners Playtime for ages 18 months to 3 years old →
Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem
10:00 am - Storytime with Miss Simone for children ages 0-5 →
Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem
3:30 pm - Chess Club for All Ages →
Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem
6:30 pm - Writers Series: J.D. Scrimgeour and Rebecca Olander →
Underground, Ellison Campus Center 1 Meier Drive
7:30 pm - Tarot Intensive For Artists & Creatives →
88 Wharf St, Salem
6:00 pm - Music and Movement for families with children ages 2 and up →
Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem
10:00 am - Craft Club for kids in grades K and up →
Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem
3:45 pm - Rooted in Community →
1 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers
9:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I know of Ipswich (correction!
I meant Essex!) for antiques, we've definitely been there and it certainly does not disappoint, are there any hidden gems more localized? I've… (Nextdoor Bridge St Neck)
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Lynn. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marblehead
- LETTER: Happy 60th anniversary to a special couple (marbleheadcurrent.org)
- Harbormaster: At least seven boats wash ashore in nor'easter (marbleheadcurrent.org)
- Old North Chorus tunes up for 46th holiday season (marbleheadcurrent.org)
Swampscott
- Lowest midgrade gas price in Essex County hits $4.39 for week ending Sept. 19 (northbostonnews.com)
Peabody
- Peabody Coffee Roasters Unveils New Cold Brew In Cutting-Edge Canning Process (patch.com)
Ok Salem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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