Iron Tree Service To Sponsor YMCA OF The North Shore Basketball League

The YMCA of the North Shore said the sponsorship helps keep travel basketball accessible for local families.

March Diaper Drive

Donate diapers, baby wipes, and rash cream to Community Giving Tree

Miss Nancy Parties & Programs to Offer Safe Summer Fun Program

Children will enjoy friends, crafts and more all in a socially distant environment at Hoods Pond in Topsfield

Beverly Theater Ready For Kids At The Cabot

The 2019-20 schedule features local family-friendly programming every second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

North Shore Alley Participating In Kids Bowl Free Program

Kids under the age of 14 can play two free games during June, July and August.

Change is Simple Founders Featured at Woodard & Curran Earth Day

Celebrating #EarthDay in the W&C Andover, MA office with an update on their progress since receiving the 2018, $100,000 Impact Grant.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

GAIN@GUS Awarded East Boston Savings Bank Charitable Grant

The GUS program GAIN@GUS was recently honored as one of the grant recipients of the East Boston Savings Bank Charitable Foundation.

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Waring School Launches Campaign for Waring

$5.1M raised toward $6M goal

GAIN@GUS: Academic Skills and New Experiences

31 "campers" went back to school this fall with increased skills and confidence after participating in the GAIN@GUS summer program.

Glen Urquhart School Welcomes New Faculty for 2018-2019

Bringing expertise in language arts and literacy, Spanish, early learning, and science, GUS is delighted to welcome new educators.

“Five Year-Old Beverly Farms Boy Strums for the Animals”

He Performs for a Good Cause

Cross-Country Running Series Returns This Fall, Registration Open

Registration is open now for students in K-8 for the Beverly Cross-Country Running Series. The first race is Sunday, Sept. 9.

Beverly to hold it's Annual 2018 Beverly Regional Airshow

The 2018 Beverly Regional Airshow is coming up fast and there is a lot planned for this family friendly event!

Deaf Students Experience Music in a New Way

CCCBSD embraces TAD technology

'This Dad Coached Every Youth Team': Father's Day Photos

Help us celebrate Father's Day 2018 by sending in your father-daughter/son lookalike photo.

Over $7K Raised For Beverly Dog Who Had Jaw Broken During Break-In

Athena got her surgery on Wednesday, and is expected to recover.

Beverly Named One of The Safest Cities in America

Beverly was one of the top 100 safest cities in America in a new ranking.

Free Driver Safety Check in Beverly

Beverly Driving School will check your vision, flexibility, and knowledge of road signs on Dec. 8: Free with registration.

Thursday: Beverly Downtown Trick or Treat

After getting postponed for rain, the event will be on Thursday, Nov. 3.

Trick or Treat on Beverly Main Streets

Beverly Main Streets' annual downtown trick or treat event will be this Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., and kids in costume get free treats.

Ellis Square Performance Series Announced For Friday

Come out and hear some great music.

3 Minutes on a Park Bench with Melissa Ananias from Learning Zone Childcare at the Cummings Center in Beverly

Melissa Ananias, Owner of The Learning Zone, tells the Patch about how she got started in education and the school's teaching philosophy.

Popular Touch a Truck Event to Return

Check out rigs, wreckers, log truck, and cool cars at this kid-friendly, fun-filled event.

Free Night out for Expecting Moms

Expecting Mom's Night Out! The Children's Piazza Friday, April 24th from 5-8 pm 81 Bridge Street, Beverly MA

Free Parent Child Preschool Playgroup

Great afternoon playgroup in Beverly!

Winners of Endicott Student Invitational Exhibition are Chosen

The winners of Endicott's Student Invitational Exhibit are announced. Exhibit on display through April 27, 2015.

New Group Connecting Lost and Found Dogs with Families

In its first week of operation, Missing Dogs Massachusetts has already reunited 16 pups with their families.

Beverly Hospital Welcomes its First Baby of the New Year

He weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long.

A Great Weekend for Ice Bucket Challenge Creator

More than 500 plunge into ice cold water to #StrikeOutALS and Gillette Stadium sings Happy Birthday to Beverly’s Pete Frates.

Watch: Get Julia to Ghana!

A U.C. Berkeley student selected by a Beverly non-profit to help people in Ghana access electricity raises $3,000 on CrowdRise for her trip.

Cummings Properties donates $53,000 to North Shore nonprofits

Commercial real estate firm donates $327,000 to local organizations in honor of employees.

Learning to Communicate: More Beverly Families Get Help

20 Beverly Families Get Touch to Talk Thanks to Beverly Rotary Club and North Shore United Way

More Than Meals...It's About People and Community

Daniel Dailey gives back to Beverly. Holiday fare and camaraderie abound this week.

Wintery Mix Could Not Dampen Spirits at Annual Cancer Run

Steady rain, occasional snow and a bone-chilling wind did not deter a crowd of close to 400 runners from taking to the streets of Beverly.

Ice Bucket Challenge Cools Off Boston Sports Stars

A Boston College graduate with ALS inspires professional athletes to raise money for disease charity.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.