Harrington Circus at Castle Hill
Mr. Harrington (J.T. Turner) cordially invites one and all to a wondrous adventure on Sept. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Grand Allée on Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich. Based on a neighborhood event in the summers of 1910-1913, it’s a fun and frolic filled afternoon of circus and performing acts, magicians, entertainers, races, games, and –on display — vintage photos from the grand old days. Tickets at the gate: Member Adults $28; Children $16.. None-members Adults $35; Children $20. Toodlers free. Visit: https://thetrustees.org/event/419535/
Go green with Green Beverly
Take advantage of Green Beverly’s Drive Green program and their new solar initiative with EcoLoop and Solaris. Upgrading to clean energy is an option for both homeowners and renters, and Green Beverly coaches are on hand to help. Don’t forget to save the date for the End of Summer Party on Saturday, Sept. 21, presented in partnership with Green Beverly. This will be a (nearly) zero waste event and the perfect way to celebrate local businesses on Rantoul Street, Park Street, and others. Stay tuned for more information.
Celebrate summer reading
On Friday, Aug. 16, Abbot Library is marking the end of summer reading with two big bookish bang-up celebrations and lots of prizes to the best read. Turn in your reading logs between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to be entered for the Summer Reading Raffle. Prizes include a $25 gift certificate to Saltwater Books in Marblehead for kids and teens, as well as a $25 gift certificate to Terry’s Ice Cream, and an Abbot Public Library mug for teens. For adults, there’s also a $50 gift certificate to Saltwater Books, an Abbot Library gift tote with a mug and other goodies, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the new library. And parties! Two of them, at the new library, 235 Pleasant St., Friday, Aug. 16. Drop-in 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Children’s End of Summer Reading Party in Killam Children’s Room; the Adult Summer Reading Closing Reception is in the Fireplace Room, 3-30-4:30 p.m. Full details, at abbotlibrary.org/news/summer-reading, or call 781-631-1481.
Teen custom notebooks
Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody, invites you to stop by the Teen Room on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. to make your own custom composition notebooks. They’ll be using markers, pens, collage materials, and more to create your own unique cover, just in time for your first full week of school. BYO notebook or they’ll supply. Free and open to teens, grades 6-12. For more information, call 978-531-0100. Or visit: https://peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-custom-composition-notebooks/
Greenbelt’s Annual 5K/10K Trail Run
Online registration is now open for the Essex County Greenbelt’s 16th annual trail run on Saturday, Aug. 24, starting at 9 a.m., at Vineyard Hill Reservation in Hamilton. This scenic course includes a variety of elevations and landscapes as they ascend Vineyard Hill and wind through sections of Bradley Palmer State Park, the Bay Circuit Trail, and Greenbelt’s Shaw Field, with 5K and 10K options. Prizes will be awarded for top finishers overall and in each age category. Proceeds directly support Greenbelt’s conservation and stewardship work, ensuring the preservation of natural landscapes and ecosystems. Part of the North Shore Trail Series, which since 2010 has featured seven of the region’s top off-road races over seven months. Online registration ( https://ecga.org/GreenbeltRuns) ends Aug. 19. Race day registration is from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Frees are $40 members; $45 general public.