Danvers Issues Visiting Family Apology + Topsfield Fair Acts

Hello, Danvers! It's Patch editor Scott Souza, your host of the Danvers Weekender.

---

Are you a local business owner or marketer in Danvers? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown.

---

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 63.

---

Here are the top stories today in Danvers:

1. MarketStreet Lynnfield Hosts Annual Northeast Arc 5k for Inclusion Run and Walk on September 26 (nshoremag.com)
2. Where to find corn mazes in eastern and central Massachusetts (thegraftonnews.com)
3. Danvers Apologizes In Racial Profiling Accusation At Connors Farm (Danvers Patch)
4. Stone Zoo Auctioning Off Chance To Name Baby Sloth (CBS Boston)
5. Propane leak forces early dismissal of Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School (WCVB Boston)
6. Danvers Fire To Host 9-11 20th Anniversary Memorial Service (Danvers Patch)
7. American Idol & The Voice Contestants to Perform at Topsfield Fair (nshoremag.com)

---

Today in Danvers:

• Yard Sale (9:00 AM)
• Volleyball: Girls Varsity vs. Arlington Catholic (Away) (11:30 AM)
• MSB Memorial Golf Tournament - Danvers Community YMCA (12:30 PM)
• Football: Varsity vs. Tewksbury Memorial (Away) (1:30 PM)

---

Danvers Patch Notebook

• Danvers Youth Soccer: "Good luck to all the student-athletes who are starting their high school soccer seasons. We are proud of our DYS family! See schedule links in comments!" (Facebook)
• Danvers American Little League: "The long-overdue makeover has finally begun!" (Facebook)
• Peabody Institute Library, Danvers: "Sunday hours are back! Beginning September 12, they library will be open Sundays 1:00-5:00pm." (Facebook)
• Northeast Arc: "Join Northeast Arc Gifts for this fun event on Saturday at the Liberty Tree Mall!" (Facebook)
• Peabody Institute Library, Danvers: "September is library card sign-up month! Stop by the library to get your new card today, and while you're there check-out our 2nd floor display of books all about libraries and librarians! #LibraryCardSignupMonth" (Facebook)
• We Are Danvers: "Just arrived! Our amazing three color logo is NOW AVAILABLE on ROYAL BLUE hoodies & tees! 𝗔𝗹𝘀𝗼, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟰 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸 & 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗙 𝗣𝗥𝗜..." (Facebook)

---

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Elliot Whittier Insurance Services, LLC — Get a quote from your local Trusted Choice® Insurance agent (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• MA Wills & Living Trusts: 5-Day Free Email Course (September 11)
• Add your event

Job listings:

• Cashier - Wine and Liquor Store (Details)
• Stock Associate - Wine and Liquor Store (Details)
• Add your job listing

---

That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox next weekend with your next update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Scott Souza

About me: Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Danvers Daily? Email me at Scott.Souza@Patch.com.