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YMCA dedicates Edwin J. Soul facility at old BAC

October 1, 2026

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YMCA dedicates Edwin J. Soul facility in Beverly

The YMCA of the North Shore has dedicated its new Edwin J. Soul YMCA in Beverly, which opened at the former Beverly Athletic Club site. The facility is the organization's newest on the North Shore.

YMCA of the North Shore

Halloween on the Hill opens tonight at Long Hill

The Trustees of Reservations opens Halloween on the Hill tonight with timed entry from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 576 Essex St. The woodland trail features more than a thousand glowing jack-o'-lanterns and seasonal displays.

The Trustees of Reservations

Guitarist Kaki King performs tonight at Off Cabot

Guitarist Kaki King performs Thursday, October 1, at Off Cabot, 9 Wallis St., in downtown Beverly.

The Cabot

Endicott faculty showcase today at Rose Theater

Endicott College performing-arts faculty present a free showcase at 4:30 p.m. at the Manninen Center for the Arts' Rose Theater, 406 Hale St. Singers, instrumentalists, actors and a dancer perform, with appetizers afterward.

Endicott College

Project 1692 walking tour explores Beverly's witch-trial history

Historic Beverly's Project 1692: The Beverly Files tour runs 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight from the John Cabot House, 117 Cabot St. A Wicked Beverly: Witches & Monsters tour is also listed for 7 p.m.

Historic Beverly

Endicott exhibit "Mapping Equality" on view today

Danielle Currier's free exhibition is open today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Endicott College's Manninen Center for the Arts. It features large-scale posters and infographics about equity, policy and lived experience.

Beverly Main Streets

Chamber hosts free HR webinar today

The Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce presents a free webinar from 1 to 2 p.m. today on workforce management tools and automated payroll technologies for regional employers.

Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce

Care Dimensions dementia seminar for caregivers at 4 p.m.

Care Dimensions educator Mary Crowe presents "Understanding Dementia: Signs, Stages and Daily Challenges" today at 4 p.m. She offers practical guidance and support resources for families and caregivers.

Patch

RunABV group run tonight at Gentile Brewing

RunABV Run Club meets at 6 p.m. today at Gentile Brewing for a casual 3.1-mile loop. Runners, walkers, kids and dogs are welcome.

RunABV Run Club

Landmark golf faces Pingree at Beverly Golf & Tennis Club

Landmark School plays Pingree School today from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Beverly Golf & Tennis Club, 134 McKay St.

Landmark School

La Chanterelle opens fall semester with reception tonight

La Chanterelle holds its Fall 2026 opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Misselwood Estate, with food stations, wine pairings and passed hors d'oeuvres.

La Chanterelle

Spooky-themed music bingo tonight at Coastal Mass Brewing

Music Bingo runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. today at Coastal Mass Brewing, with Halloween, classic rock, Motown and all-black-themed playlists.

Meet Daisy

Trivia night at Old Planters Brewing

Trivia runs from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Old Planters Brewing Co., 232 Rantoul St., with prizes for participants.

Beverly Main Streets

Bootstraps Mobile Market makes final stops today

Free-produce distributions run today at Kelleher Road/Essex Street from 3 to 4 p.m. and Apple Village from 5 to 6 p.m. October 1 is the final date at both sites, for eligible residents of the apartment communities served.

Beverly Bootstraps

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