🌱 Patch AM: How Peabody’s Tanners stayed perfect in a gritty win at Beverly

What's up Peabody! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Peabody's Tanners stayed perfect in a gritty win at Beverly

Also on today's calendar: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.
• Monday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 70, low: 43.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saturday's football roundup: St. John's Prep studies up, passes La Salle (R.I.) test with ease (bostonglobe.com) — Peabody High's football team stayed undefeated at 4-0 with a 14–7 road win over Beverly, powered by two rushing touchdowns from quarterback Dominik Mercier and a late defensive stand. Coach Matt Bettencourt credited key Beverly turnovers and his defense's resilience in a game where both offenses struggled early, giving local fans plenty to cheer about this weekend.
   

📸 Around Peabody

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Peabody

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Grunge Fest - Alice In Chains and Stone Temple Pilots Tribute Night →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class at Red Rock Park →
  Red Rock Park, 188 Lynn Shore Dr, Lynn
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  10:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The Cellar (Peabody/Salem) →
  2 Washington St, Peabody
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 11
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Reckoners with Kevin James Graham →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Halloween Party →
  North Shore Children's Museum, 10 Main St, Peabody
  1:00 pm
• 2026 Pumpkin Pinata at Community Covenant Church →
  33 Lake St, Peabody
  1:00 pm
• Chelsea Berry →
  The
  7:00 pm
• Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Magic Hunks →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Vyntyge Skynyrd - A Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  9:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Help Wanted in Beverly: Experienced Alzheimer's Caregiver Needed Part Time
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Peabody. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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Lynn

• Re-Election Campaign Reception For Rep. Donald Wong (lynnjournal.com)

Ok Peabody! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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