Free 'Guitar America 250' guitar concert tonight

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Free guitar concert 'Guitar America 250' at Salem State Monday

Guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan performs 'Guitar America 250: Revolutionaries and Rockstars' at Salem State's Recital Hall tonight at 7:30 p.m., tracing U.S. musical history from The Star-Spangled Banner to Paul Simon and Eddie Van Halen. The program includes music by abolitionists, immigrants and suffragettes, with spoken word by poet Richard Hoffman. Admission is free, but advance reservations are recommended.

Salem State University

Bilingual storytime 'Tell Me a Cuento' at Salem Public Library

Salem Public Library hosts 'Tell Me a Cuento,' an English-Spanish storytime for kids ages 18 months to 5, Monday, Sept. 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Children's Program Room.

Salem Public Library

Street sweeping scheduled in Point Neighborhood Monday

The City of Salem will sweep streets in the Point Neighborhood all day Monday, Sept. 28.

City of Salem

Salem State plans 'Connections Across the Ages' session Monday

Salem State University holds a planning session for 'Connections Across the Ages,' pairing students with older adults, Monday, Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MLK Room, with pizza provided.

Salem State University

Sea Wych Salem offers witch-ball workshop Monday night

The Sea Wych Salem hosts a workshop on witch-ball lore and making Monday, Sept. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m., using ocean elements, herbs and salts. Tickets required in advance; ages 13 and up.

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Salem State President Keenan holds student office hours Monday

Salem State students can meet one-on-one with President Keenan Monday, Sept. 28 from 2 to 3 p.m.; 15-minute appointments must be arranged by email.

Salem State University

Drop-in Japanese mahjong at Community Life Center Monday

The Salem Community Life Center offers drop-in Japanese mahjong Monday, Sept. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m., open to adults of all skill levels with no registration required.

Salem Community Life Center

Paul Madore Chorale rehearses Monday, singers welcome

The Paul Madore Chorale rehearses Monday, Sept. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Peter's-San Pedro Episcopal Church; the group says everyone is welcome to sing.

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Speed-puzzling competition set at Couch Dog Brewing Monday

A team speed-puzzling competition hosted by Geya Jenda runs Monday, Sept. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Couch Dog Brewing Company, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

Geya Jenda

The Good Witch offers drop-in potion-making Monday

The Good Witch of Salem offers a self-guided potion-making activity Monday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its Essex Street studio; the activity takes about 15-25 minutes.

The Good Witch of Salem

Coat drive scheduled at Timmy's Angels Monday

A coat drive begins at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at Timmy's Angels, 14 Preston Road, Salem.

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