Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How Beverly’s Sean Okhuozagbon powered a statement win over Revere
Also check out Open House on the Beverly Patch calendar

Hey there, Beverly! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Beverly's Sean Okhuozagbon powered a statement win over Revere
- See how Beverly's indie bookstores are shaping New England reading culture
Also on today's calendar: Open House and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Okhuozagbon's 203 rushing yards, 2 TDs lead Beverly football to home opening victory (cnhi.com) — Beverly High football fans saw a big turnaround at Hurd Stadium as senior running back Sean Okhuozagbon powered the Panthers' home opener win over Revere with 203 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Strong line play, efficient passing from quarterback Tommy Collins, and key defensive performances helped Beverly even its record at 1-1 and build momentum heading into Friday's matchup at Lynn Classical.
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• NEIBA Fall Conference Emphasizes Community, Engagement (publishersweekly.com) — Beverly gets a strong spotlight as Copper Dog Books' Alyssa Raymond and Book Shop of Beverly Farms' Hannah Harlow take on key leadership roles at the New England Independent Booksellers Association conference. Their work on youth "third spaces" and regional governance underscores how Beverly's indie bookstores are shaping reading culture, diversity in children's books, and community engagement across New England.
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📸 Around Beverly
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Beverly
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★ Featured events ★
- Open House →
72 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA,
11:00 am - Revolutionary Tea on a Gambrel Roof →
13 Page St, Danvers
2:50 pm - Third World →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:30 pm - Gods, Gold, & Lost Worlds: Aegean Culture From Atlantis To Alexander →
Wenham COA, 10 School St, Wenham
2:00 pm - Guitar Monsters Benefit Concert feat. Jon Butcher, Johnny A. & Dave Amato →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:00 pm - Ana Popovic with Danielle Miraglia →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Cape Ann Symphony 75th Fantastique →
Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School, 36 Lincoln St, Manchester-by-the-Sea
2:00 pm - Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
10:00 am
Sunday September 20
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Medium Lauren Robbins →
Off Cabot Comedy, Music, & More, 9 Wallis St, Beverly
2:00 pm - 2026 Peabody Community Market →
Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
3:00 pm - The Wailers →
The Cabot, 286 Cabot St, Beverly
6:00 pm - East District PDD Classic Golf Tournament →
Wenham Country Club, 94 Main St, Wenham
9:00 am - Corita Kent : Heroes and Sheroes →
Manninen Center for the Arts at Endicott College, 406 Hale St, Beverly
10:00 am - Voting Is No Joke, a variety joke to promote voting →
The Cabot, 286 Cabot St, Beverly
7:00 pm - YES! Rocky Neck Members Year End Show →
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson St, Gloucester
12:00 pm - 39th Annual Fundraising Auction 'TOGETHER, LET'S GLOW' →
Cruiseport Gloucester, 6 Rowe Sq, Gloucester
5:00 pm
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
📣 Beverly Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Thrift Shop Volunteers Needed!
On the last day of every month, the Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop holds its $1 sale!We're looking for one-time volunteers to help keep our Thrift... (More info) - Job Posting- CNA/PCA Needed for Advanced Alzheimer's Care- Part Time
Job Posting: Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Advanced Alzheimer's Care (Beverly, MA)... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Cake Decorator - Full Time in Beverly. Apply here.
- Polaris Software posted a job opening for Citation Processing Team Member in Beverly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beverly here.
🗞 Nearby News
Salem
- Salem To Host Volt & Vibe Eco-Rider Showcase (patch.com)
- Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Salem Crash: Police (patch.com)
- Salem Mayor's Night Out Will Bring Free Museum Entry and Trick-or-Treating to Witch City (wror.com)
Danvers
- Medical Device Cybersecurity Co-Op (jnj.com)
Ok Beverly! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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