This Week's Salem Area Events

Salem MA

05 July, 2021

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SALEM, MA — Looking for things to do in the Salem area? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Salem Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Featured Event: Community Reiki Share and Meditation When: Tuesday, July 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Manchester Community Center What: 'Open to All.' Whether you are new to reiki or a seasoned practitioner, come enjoy the sense of 'peace and community' attending this event. Experience Reiki Ryoho, the Japanese Healing Method/Art in a supportive, nonjudgemental environment. Coordinated by a Registered Nurse wi... Learn More Featured Event: Community Reiki Share and Meditation (Karen Pischke BSN RN) Care of Magical Creatures for Grades K-5 When: Tuesday, July 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Salem Library What: In this fantastical storytime, you'll discover magical creatures, test potions & crafts, play games, and more! This program will be held in-person on the library lawn. For kids in grades K-5. Registration required. To register, and call 978-744-9667 or visit www.salempl.org/c... Learn More Art Night on the Lawn for Teens and Tweens Ages 10 and Up When: Tuesday, July 6th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Salem Library What: Please join us for sharpie tie dye & making watercolor bookmarks! Bring an item of white cotton clothing to tie dye and or use one of our mini bags instead. Open to age 10+. Masks required.  Please register by calling 978-744-9667 or online at salempl.org/calendar. Learn More Virtual Wild Wednesdays Baby Storytime When: Wednesday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Salem Library What: Please join Ms. Jennifer from the Salem Public Library for a weekly baby storytime via Zoom.  Register at salempl.org/calendar or by calling 978-744-9667. Learn More Summer Intersession Speakers Series When: Wednesday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Explorers Lifelong Learning What: The Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute of Salem State University is please to announce their intersession speaker series for the Summer of 2021. Every Wednesday, starting July 7 through August 25, speakers on a wide variety of topics will make online presentations over Zoom... Learn More Virtual Fun with Fables for Preschool through 3rd Graders When: Wednesday, July 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Salem Library What: Join Ms. Laura for this exploration of Aesop's fables. Each week will feature a different story, song, and simple craft suggestion! The program will be held in real-time virtually in Zoom. Please register at www.SalemPL.org/calendar or by calling 978-744-9667. Learn More Bucket Drumming on the SPL Lawn When: Wednesday, July 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Salem Library What: Explore sound and rhythm with bucket drumming instruction on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm. For children in grades K and up (adults may join the fun, too!). For an introduction to bucket drumming, take a look at videos posted June 21 and 28 on the Library's Facebook, Instagram, ... Learn More Featured Event: Sea Circles When: Thursday, July 8th at 6:00 p.m. What: Sea Circles  Learn to surf, care for yourself, each other, and the ocean. A summer sunset program designed for girls and nonbinary youth ages 11-14.Thursday, July 8th-August 5th, 6:00-8:30pm.  Program meets at either Good Harbor Beach or Long Beach, depending on tide. Cost is ... Learn More Featured Event: Sea Circles (Susan Wood) Storytime with Miss Simone for Ages 18 Months - 5 Years When: Thursday, July 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Salem Library What: Please join us for a weekly outdoor storytime for kids ages 18 months - 5 years and their caregiver(s)! Register at www.salempl.org/calendar or by calling 978-744-9667. Learn More Virtual Fan Fiction for Grades K-5 When: Thursday, July 8th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Salem Library What: Join Miss Mary for a weekly video that will help you write the next chapter of your favorite books!  Videos will be posted on Facebook and Instagram @SalemMALibrary. Learn More Sew a Softie for Ages 5 and Up When: Thursday, July 8th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Salem Library What: Make a menagerie of simple stuffed animals (1 each week) with just felt, needle, thread, stuffing, and an occasional touch of hot glue! All materials are included for free, and no previous sewing experience is necessary. This program will meet in-person, outside in the l... Learn More Tunes for Tots on the Library Lawn When: Friday, July 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Salem Library What: Join Ms. Jen for a fun sing-along program featuring rhythm games, shakers, and scarf play! For toddlers and preschoolers.  Please register at salempl.org/calendar or by calling 978-744-9667. Recorded videos will be posted on Facebook and Instagram @SalemMALibrary Fridays at 10... Learn More SPL Summer Stock Theatre for Grades 5+ When: Friday, July 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Salem Library What: Please join Ms. Kate for a weekly theatre program on the library lawn.Create a character, costumes, and a memorable story to share with friends and family on the SPL Lawn! Registration is required. Please register at salempl.org/calendar or by calling 978-744-9667. Learn More Live Stories about Citizenship, Community, and Belonging When: Friday, July 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Salem Athenaeum What: Come hear several local citizens tell true stories, live, without notes, in the lovely Athenaeum garden! Speakers include B.A. Cornell, Susan Demarest, Kali Lightfoot, Joe McGurn, and Paul Tucker. Hosted by J.D. Scrimgeour. Fact checkers not included. Free for Athenaeum Member... Learn More Featured Event: Old or no MA Will or Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course When: Saturday, July 10th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein aka MA Wills & Trusts TAKE THE COURSE 5 Day Email Course, focus on MA Law.  You register, then we send you a series of emails slated to double your understanding in just minutes each day. It starts the day after you register. C... Learn More Featured Event: Old or no MA Will or Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course (Joel Bernstein) Virtual Gone Wild with Endangered Animals When: Saturday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Salem Library What: Join Ms. Suzie as we explore books and make a craft about endangered animals. We'll learn some cool facts and find out ways that we can help. A different animal will be highlighted each week. The video will be posted on the Library's Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accou... Learn More Featured Event: Garden Art Walk When: Sunday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: START at ReachArts, Community Arts Center, 89 Burrill St, Swampscott, MA, 01907 What: Enjoy a day strolling through Swampscott open house gardens, meeting local artists and taking part in numerous family-friendly activities. Artisan sales, gardening activities, children's crafts and scavenger hunt, plein air painting demo, music and talks happening at ReachArt... Learn More Featured Event: Garden Art Walk (Pat Gorham) Sunday Service with Medium Rev Charvonne Carlson When: Sunday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Zoom What: Welcoming Wisconsin Medium Rev Charvonne Carlson! You are invited to give a warm welcome to our special guest medium Charvonne Carlson from beautiful Wisconsin! You will rejuvenate with a guided healing meditation, an inspirational talk, and happy greetings from spirit loved o... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Salem Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.