Name: Children's Stories with Mr. C.
Start: 2026-08-15T11:00:00-04:00
Location: The Purple Couch Bookshop

The Purple Couch Bookshop

Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July &amp; August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!

Local Event: Children's Stories with Mr. C.

Essex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Boston Metropolitan Area

North Andover

Massachusetts

Children's Stories with Mr. C.

Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop...

Join Jen and Moody for more great stories about big feelings on a&nbsp;NEW day/time for the month of August!&nbsp; Jen created My Moody Monster to help people with destructive behavior and mental illness to better cope with their frustrations. When they are better able to cope with their emotions, it is a lot less stressful for their family as well.
Jen is graciously volunteering her time to read to your children and do some activities with each book to help them understand, from an early age, what to do when they feel these big emotions.

Local Event: Moody Monster Storytime

Moody Monster Storytime

Join Jen and Moody for more great stories about big feelings on a NEW day/time for the month of August!  Jen created My Moody...

Danvers Indoor Sports

⚽ Accelerate Your Child's Development with NEFC Boston's Futsal2Soccer Program!
Give your child the advantage of year-round soccer and futsal training in one innovative program designed to build exceptional foot skills, confidence, creativity, and game IQ.
Our Futsal2Soccer (F2S) curriculum combines the speed and technical demands of futsal with the tactical development of soccer, creating an exciting, fast-paced environment where players improve quickly while having fun. With flexible scheduling, families can choose training options that fit busy lifestyles without sacrificing quality development. The program is open to boys and girls and emphasizes technical training, small-sided games, and year-round progression.
Register Today!
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Local Event: NEFC Boston's Futsal2Soccer Program!

NEFC Boston's Futsal2Soccer Program!

⚽ Accelerate Your Child's Development with NEFC Boston's Futsal2Soccer Program!
Give your child the advantage of year-round...

A dark and atmospheric sapphic gothic horror novel filled with mystery, obsession, and deadly secrets.
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Join us for a haunting and beautifully written queer gothic novel that blends mystery, romance, and botanical horror into an unforgettable reading experience.
When Cordelia Beecher escapes the charity school where she was raised in search of her missing brother, she follows a trail of clues to the quiet town of Farrow. But no one seems to know who he is—or what happened to him. Desperate for answers, Cordelia finds refuge at Edenfield, a sprawling estate owned by the enigmatic Lady Evangeline, a renowned botanist known for sheltering young women in need.
As Cordelia settles into life at the estate and grows closer to Evangeline’s daughter Briar, she begins to uncover unsettling secrets hidden among the gardens and glasshouses. When evidence emerges that her brother may have once lived at Edenfield, Cordelia becomes determined to discover the truth, even if it means confronting the darkness growing beneath the estate’s beautiful surface.
Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic tale Rappaccini’s Daughter, Her Wicked Roots is an atmospheric sapphic gothic filled with poisonous blooms, family secrets, obsession, and questions about the fine line between protection and control. Fans of Mexican Gothic, Midsommar, and eerie slow-burn horror will find plenty to love.
“Darkly enchanting, HER WICKED ROOTS is haunting, propulsive and as hypnotic as the poisonous blooms at the novel’s heart. Truly a bewitching sapphic delight.” – Francesca May, author of Wild and Wicked Things and This Vicious Hunger
Why you should join us
This is more than a book club—it’s a space to connect, reflect, and celebrate queer stories together. Whether you’ve finished the book, just started, or simply want to be part of the conversation, you are welcome. We center community over completion and conversation over perfection. Expect thoughtful discussion, lots of laughs, and a welcoming group that shows up for each other.
All are welcome. No need to be queer to attend—just come ready to listen, share, and be part of something meaningful.

Local Event: Queer Book Club – Her Wicked Roots by Tanya Pell

Queer Book Club – Her Wicked Roots by Tanya Pell

A dark and atmospheric sapphic gothic horror novel filled with mystery, obsession, and deadly secrets.
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We love Thursdays! There aren’t a lot of opportunities for moms and caregivers to meet and socialize with their little ones. While Rocco’s Reading Room is always available for visits, the Purple Couch would like to fill that gap by providing the time and the soft space filled with some toys and board books for little ones to explore, giving moms and caregivers an opportunity to connect.

Local Event: Babies at the Bookshop

Babies at the Bookshop

We love Thursdays! There aren’t a lot of opportunities for moms and caregivers to meet and socialize with their little ones....

From a hit true crime podcaster turned novelist, a woman’s unsettling past creeps back to her consciousness as she returns to her hometown.
Our August Thriller Book Club Selection is The Season of Sinking by Daphne Woolsoncroft.
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When Imogen Bly’s mother suddenly passes away, she leaves her Seattle apartment and returns to Lake Blair—the picturesque Washington town where she grew up. After Imogen and her twin sister Amelia arrive, ready to pack up their mother’s home, strange things begin to happen, reminding Imogen of her long held feelings of dread surrounding her hometown.
Imogen enlists the help of her first crush, next-door neighbor Rory, to uncover the truth about her mother’s death and the traumatic event she experienced as a child. But is the boy who got away really the man with something to hide? Or is the suspicious neighbor in the house across the lake behind it all?
When Imogen’s own family’s tragedies lead her to question the disappearance of a local young woman the previous year, her persistent unease becomes terrifyingly real and suddenly nowhere feels safe …

Local Event: Thriller Book Club – The Season of Sinking by Daphne Woolsoncroft

Thriller Book Club – The Season of Sinking by...

From a hit true crime podcaster turned novelist, a woman’s unsettling past creeps back to her consciousness as she returns to...

Thriller Book Club – The Season of Sinking by Daphne Woolsoncroft

Join the Purple Couch as we celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with a panel of some of our favorite authors!
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The Purple Couch’s Romance community can’t be beat. Join us for a raucous conversation, Q&amp;A, and signing with some of our favorite local Romance authors. This year’s event will be featuring Kate Canterbary, Jules Cohen, Jenny Howe, Victoria Lavine &amp; Kristyn Miller and Moderator Lauren H. Mae.
Your $10 ticket includes entry and 10% off each author’s featured title. More details to come. Last year’s event sold out, so don’t wait to grab your ticket!

Local Event: Bookstore Romance Day:  Authors Panel

Bookstore Romance Day:  Authors Panel

Join the Purple Couch as we celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with a panel of some of our favorite authors!
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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi

Come join us for a Tai Chi Class led in Spanish.Yoga mats are available. We are on the back side of the 290 Merrimack St. Bldg.

Local Event: Free Spanish Tai Chi Class

Free Spanish Tai Chi Class

Come join us for a Tai Chi Class led in Spanish.Yoga mats are available. We are on the back side of the 290 Merrimack St. Bldg.

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Austin Preparatory School

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During your visit, you will see the classrooms, labs, studios, athletic spaces, and gathering places where students are known, supported, and challenged. You will also learn more about academics, arts, athletics, service, student life, and the admissions process.
Discover how Austin Prep helps students build confidence, pursue their interests, and prepare to lead with purpose.

Local Event: Austin Prep: Summer Preview

Austin Prep: Summer Preview

Join us for the Summer Preview and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6...

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Sonny's Boxing &amp; Fitness Presents: Boxing at the Topsfield Fairgrounds
Experience an exciting afternoon of Olympic-style amateur boxing as Sonny's Boxing &amp; Fitness of Middleton hosts a thrilling event at the Topsfield Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Watch talented athletes from across New England compete in sanctioned USA Boxing bouts, showcasing skill, determination, and sportsmanship in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a longtime boxing fan or attending your first event, you'll enjoy an action-packed day while supporting local athletes and the surrounding community. Follow us on Instagram @sonnysboxingandfitness for day to day information.&nbsp;
Sunday, August 30, 2026 Topsfield Fairgrounds – Topsfield, MA Doors Open: 1:00 PM First Bout: 2:00 PM
Don't miss one of the North Shore's premier amateur boxing events!

Local Event: Fight Night at the Fairgrounds

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Sonny's Boxing & Fitness Presents: Boxing at the Topsfield Fairgrounds
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Kidcreate Studio is a mobile art studio bringing colorful, hands-on creativity to families and organizations within a 30-mile radius of Wilmington....

Lander Taylor Quire & Weft is a creative lifestyle brand

Lander Taylor Quire & Weft

Lander Taylor Quire &amp; Weft is an online creative lifestyle brand and design studio based in North Andover, Massachusetts. Blending Jamaican cultural influences with the timeless beauty of New England, the brand creates original, artfully designed products that bring warmth, personality, and beauty to everyday life. The collection includes notepads, notecards, sticky note pads, pens, children’s and teacher stationery sets, hand-poured candles, kitchen towels, tote bags, coasters, accessories, fine art prints, and coastal- and tropical-inspired apparel for adults and children. Each product is thoughtfully developed using proprietary artwork, distinctive typography, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Coordinating collections make it easy to discover meaningful gifts, expressive home accents, and beautiful pieces for writing, teaching, gathering, and celebrating. Lander Taylor Quire &amp; Weft also offers a curated selection of wedding, bridal, and baby invitations through its Etsy shop. These designs allow customers to celebrate life’s most meaningful occasions with artwork that feels personal, polished, and memorable. Expanding beyond its product collections, the brand offers engaging etiquette soirees and candle-making gatherings for private groups, community organizations, schools, bridal parties, and special events. Drawing upon a background in education, design, hospitality, and artisan candle making, each soiree or gathering is created to be welcoming, informative, and enjoyable. Customers can explore Lander Taylor Quire &amp; Weft’s collections through the online shop or connect directly regarding etiquette soirees or candle making gatherings, select personalization options, and special collaborations. The brand is committed to providing attentive service, exceptional value, and a thoughtful customer experience from beginning to end. Rooted in creativity, cultural heritage, and community, Lander Taylor Quire &amp; Weft celebrates the everyday rituals that help us connect—from writing a thoughtful note and lighting a favorite candle to setting a welcoming table and gathering together to learn something new.

Lander Taylor Quire & Weft is an online creative lifestyle brand and design studio based in North Andover, Massachusetts. Blending Jamaican...

Lanam Club

The Lanam Club is a private social and dining club located in the heart of Andover, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere where tradition meets modern hospitality. Set in a beautiful historic home, the Club provides an inviting space for members to relax, connect, and create lasting memories. Members enjoy exceptional dining, vibrant social events, and access to elegant spaces for private celebrations, business gatherings, and special occasions. Whether you're joining friends for dinner, attending a signature event, or hosting a milestone celebration, the Lanam Club offers a unique and personalized experience.

The Lanam Club is a private social and dining club located in the heart of Andover, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere where tradition meets...

Warrior Mom Giveaway (4 hours of cleaning service) 

All in a touch Cleaning

Warrior Mom Giveaway 💛 At All in a Touch Cleaning, we want to bless a deserving Warrior Mom in our community with 4 labor hours of professional cleaning service. Do you know a mom who has been carrying a heavy season, always putting her family first, and could truly use a helping hand? ✨ Nominate her by sharing her story in the comments or sending us a message. ✨ We will choose one winner to receive the cleaning service. Sometimes a clean home can be a fresh start — and we’re honored to give back to the women who do so much every day. 💛

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Warrior Mom Giveaway 💛 At All in a Touch Cleaning, we want to bless a deserving Warrior Mom in our community with 4 labor hours of professional...

Choose an Austin Prep Education Rooted in Augustinian Values

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, Austin Prep has cultivated a close-knit learning community since its founding in 1961. Guided by its mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, the school challenges students through a rigorous college preparatory program that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, personalized instruction, and intentionally small classes. An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. Beyond academics, the school’s unwritten curriculum – the lived expression of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love) – forms the heart of its mission. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” Serving grades 6–12 under one roof allows this leading prep school to guide students through every stage of development—academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Community stands at the center of this experience, nurturing belonging and inspiring students to lead lives of purpose. Austin Prep athletics teams, competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), are recognized among the best north of Boston, reflecting the same drive and integrity found in the classroom. Nearly every graduate continues on to a four-year college, prepared not only for success in higher education but for a meaningful life shaped by faith, friendship, and service.

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving...

We Protect Home Buyers – Exclusive Buyer Agents

Buyers Brokers Only

We protect Greater Boston home buyers in a seller-focused industry by providing trusted advice and helping avoid costly mistakes all the way home. We understand you may feel overwhelmed and nervous about buying a home. It's a big decision. Home buyers deserve a trusted, patient, and loyal advocate who has their best interests in mind. Home buyers should not have to question their real estate agent's loyalty. You deserve 100 percent loyalty 100 percent of the time. Buyers Brokers Only puts clients before commissions, having helped more than 2,000 home-buying consumers purchase more than $1 billion in residential real estate and avoid costly mistakes over over 20 years. Search "Buyers Brokers Only reviews" to hear what our clients say about us. Learn more: https://www.buyersbrokersonly.com/about?patch Book an Online Consultation: https://info.buyersbrokersonly.com/personal-home-buyer-consultation?patch

Benjamin Pierce

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We protect Greater Boston home buyers in a seller-focused industry by providing trusted advice and helping avoid costly mistakes all the way home....

Summer Soccer Camp: Belmont, Wayland, Wilmington, Tewksbury

Champion Soccer School

K-12 summer soccer camps in Wayland, Wilmington, Tewksbury, and Belmont MA. Features: Sportsmanship: Our camp culture prizes sportsmanship, highlighted by our daily sportsperson awards and weekly CSS Cup. Skill Development: Ball control, possession, finishing, team tactical training, and multi-themed camps. Campers receive evaluations weekly, and parents receive daily photos and updates of training. Home Grown: We are run by established, credentialed local teachers and coaches. Many CSS campers are accepted into our CIT program and become coaches. Affordable: $315 per week (Elite Camp $350); 3-week player development pass: $270/week 5- to 8-week player development pass ~$200 per week, Multi-Sport camp: $285/week; $2,000 for 10-week summer pass CSS Camper Gear: All campers receive a custom-designed ball and a dri-fit shirt.

K-12 summer soccer camps in Wayland, Wilmington, Tewksbury, and Belmont MA. Features: Sportsmanship: Our camp culture prizes sportsmanship,...

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