Choose an Austin Prep Education Rooted in Augustinian Values

Austin Preparatory School

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.

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Boston Metropolitan Area

Reading

Massachusetts

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

Colin J. West Plumbing & Heating, LLC

Colin J. West Plumbing &amp; Heating, LLC is a veteran-owned, fully licensed, and insured contractor providing exceptional service to our residential and commercial neighbors across the North Shore. When you hire us, you’re not just choosing another plumber—you’re choosing peace of mind. We provide our community with reliable solutions, uncompromising integrity, and fair, affordable pricing. I want more than just your business; I want your trust, so that when you "Call Colin," you can rest assured that your property is in professional, capable hands. Our Expertise Includes: Heating Systems: Specialized service and installation for both Gas and Oil. Boilers &amp; Water Heaters: High-efficiency upgrades and dependable repairs. Plumbing Fixtures: Expert service and installations for kitchens, baths, and commercial spaces. General Maintenance: Comprehensive solutions for all your plumbing and heating needs

Essex County

Beverly

Colin J. West Plumbing & Heating, LLC is a veteran-owned, fully licensed, and insured contractor providing exceptional service to our residential...

Lifesaving Nonprofit Critical Care Transport by Air & Ground

Boston MedFlight

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need—regardless of their circumstances. For more than 40 years, since our founding in 1985, we have set the standard for clinical excellence, safety, and compassion in the air medical industry. Our tagline, “Your Life. Our Mission.”, captures the purpose that drives everything we do. Whether responding to an emergency scene or transferring a critically ill patient between hospitals, our team delivers seamless, patient-centered care during some of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. As a nonprofit, we are guided by one unwavering principle: every patient deserves access to lifesaving care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Each year, Boston MedFlight provides more than $7 million in free and unreimbursed care, ensuring no patient is ever turned away. Our clinical teams are among the most highly trained and experienced in the world, caring for patients of all ages—from premature infants to older adults—across a wide range of conditions. These include adult and pediatric trauma, complex medical emergencies, cardiac and stroke events, high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, and specialized interfacility transfers. We achieve this excellence through rigorous training and preparedness. Every clinician completes an intensive onboarding and education program that includes hospital ICU and emergency department rotations, pediatric and neonatal critical care experience, high-fidelity simulation training, advanced procedural labs, and comprehensive classroom instruction in transport medicine. Our work is supported by a state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus H145 helicopters and Freightliner mobile ICU ground vehicles, each equipped with advanced technology comparable to leading hospital ICUs.

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need...

Luso Credit Union is hosting a Children's Book Drive to benefit the Peabody Library's Children's Summer Reading Program from February 1st through February 28th!Luso Credit Union is collecting new and slightly used book donations at our 79 Lynnfield Street Branch during the entire month of February.BONUS: Become a New Member of Luso Credit Union or Open a New Account when you bring in your children's book donation and you'll earn a $25 Barnes &amp; Noble Gift Card AND be entered for your chance to win a Kindle Fire!We appreciate your children's book donations to support summer reading in our community.

Luso Credit Union is hosting a Children's Book Drive to benefit the Peabody Library's Children's Summer Reading Program from February 1st through February 28th!

Luso Credit Union is collecting new and slightly used book donations at our 79 Lynnfield Street Branch during the entire month of February.BONUS: Become a New Member of Luso Credit Union or Open a New Account when you bring in your children's book donation and you'll earn a $25 Barnes &amp; Noble Gift Card AND be entered for your chance to win a Kindle Fire!

We appreciate your children's book donations to support summer reading in our community.

Scott Souza

Peabody

Children's Book Drive hosted by Luso Credit Union

Donate to Luso Credit Union's Children's Book Drive to benefit the Peabody Library's Children's Summer Reading Program!

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Danvers

Lynnfield

Salem

Wakefield

Swampscott

Marblehead

North Reading

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

Red Rock Park

Celebrate World Tai Chi Day with Human Harmonies 
Free outdoor Tai Chi &amp; Qigong class at Red Rock Park
In case of rain, we will hold the class indoors at 1005 Paradise Road
Swampscott Vinnin Square behind Marshall’s
10am-11am Saturday April 25th 2026

Local Event: Free World Tai Chi Outdoor Class at Red Rock Park

Free World Tai Chi Outdoor Class at Red Rock Park

Celebrate World Tai Chi Day with Human Harmonies 
Free outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong class at Red Rock Park
In case of rain, we will...

Larcom Theatre

North Shore audiences pack the house for Miranda Russell and her extraordinary 6 piece band. A powerful and moving vocalist, Miranda's performance centers on nuanced treatments of an eclectic range of favorites from Cole Porter to Richard Thompson. Critics have routinely praised her dynamic interpretation and delivery of the American Songbook as well as her mastery of contemporary songwriters like Paul Simon and Gillian Welch.

Miranda is considered by critics, audiences, and her fellow musicians to be a moving vocalist and nuance performer, and her concerts center on interpretations of the great songwriters of our day. Her versatility with the works of such luminaries as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Richard Thompson have become the hallmark of her performances, as well as her haunting rendition of Edith Piaf's La Vie en Rose.

Miranda studied theater at Emerson College in Boston and classical voice performance at Loyola University New Orleans' College of Music. She has performed in various European countries, and closer to home has enjoyed performing in many seasons at Gloucester Stage Company as well as several theaters in the New England area. She enjoyed five successive years of sold-out two-night stints at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, and played to a packed house for several years here at the Larcom Theatre. &nbsp;
Miranda has recorded three albums, including the award-winning lullaby collection All the Pretty Little Horses, and the live double CD Embrace: Live in Rockport, and most recently a compilation of live cuts of audience favorites. She and her husband have two adult children and live in nearby Ipswich, MA where they own and operate Russell Orchards, a 120-acre fruit farm with bakery, winery, and busy retail store.&nbsp;

Local Event: Miranda Russell

Miranda Russell

North Shore audiences pack the house for Miranda Russell and her extraordinary 6 piece band. A powerful and moving vocalist,...

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

The Warped Tour Band Performing all your favorite Emo/pop-punk songs LIVE by artists like: Taking Back&nbsp;Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Blink-182, New Found Glory, Green Day, Good Charlotte, Sum 41, Fall Out Boy, Yellow Card, The Used, Brand New and everything in between!
All The Blink Things The east coast's most authentic Blink-182 tribute band paying homage to the major hits, deep cuts and fan favorites from the most iconic punk pop-punk band!&nbsp;
Fake Out Boy Fake Out Boy serves up the classic hits from Fall Out Boy's rise to fame era from Sugar We're Going Down to This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race. You'll be saying "Thnks fr The Mmrs" after their set!Saturday 4/25/26 Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm 21+, Positive ID Required Premium Seating with cocktail service: $34.50 + $6.95 service fee Standard Seating with cocktail service: $29.50 + $6.95 serivce fee GA Standing: $24.50 + $6.95 service fee
+ $5 Day of Show

Local Event: The Warped Tour Band with All The Blink Things and Fake Out Boy

Gloucester

The Warped Tour Band with All The Blink Things...


The Warped Tour Band Performing all your favorite Emo/pop-punk songs LIVE by artists like: Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical...

The Warped Tour Band with All The Blink Things and Fake Out Boy

Experience The Jungle Book adventure! Join Mowgli as he journeys through the jungle, befriends Baloo and Bagheera, and outsmarts the fierce Shere Khan. This energetic stage show is packed with catchy songs, colorful costumes, and nonstop fun—perfect for families and friends ages 4 to 99 who want to share a magical experience together.​

Panto Company USA brings this cherished family favorite to life on stage! After two sell-out tours across the USA and China, this fully produced musical returns with dazzling scenery, vibrant costumes, and original modern songs. Expect excitement, laughter, and of course, a happy ending—plus the chance to see Mowgli and all his pals live&nbsp;Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy the amazing fun of Panto Company USA!

Run Time: Approx. 1 hour and 20 &nbsp;minutes, includes intermission
Ages: 3 to 93 – a true family event!

Local Event: The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

Experience The Jungle Book adventure! Join Mowgli as he journeys through the jungle, befriends Baloo and Bagheera, and...

5pm: Nervous Eaters Live Performance 5:35pm: Life on the Other Planet Film Screening 7:15pm: Q&amp;A
Nervous Eaters:“The Nervous Eaters were among the leading lights of Boston’s flourishing pop-punk scene in the late 1970s. Their resurrection album shows they’ve only enhanced their hooks, headlong acceleration, and gift for inspiring song. Play it loud and proud”. ~ Lenny Kaye
Life on the Other Planet Film:&nbsp;From the mid 1970's through the 1980's, Boston was at the forefront for producing some of the Country's greatest Bands and Music! Emmy® Award winning Filmmaker, Vincent Straggas presents his latest Feature Length Documentary, Life On The Other Planet. The definitive history, of the greatest era in Boston Rock n Roll. Featuring live interviews and music from some of its greatest talent. This, combined with historic footage, tells the story of a gritty, yet wonderful city, Boston, Massachusetts.
Q &amp; A:Following the film will be a Q&amp;A with director Vincent Straggas and Willie Loco Alexander as well as Steve Cataldo and Brad Hallen from Nervous Eaters.

Local Event: A Screening of Life on the Other Planet + Live Performance from Nervous Eaters

A Screening of Life on the Other Planet + Live...

5pm: Nervous Eaters Live Performance 5:35pm: Life on the Other Planet Film Screening 7:15pm: Q&A
Nervous Eaters:“The Nervous...

A Screening of Life on the Other Planet + Live Performance from Nervous Eaters

Endicott College

Join Family Promise North Shore Boston for a powerful panel discussion with advocates and experts exploring the realities of housing crises and homelessness prevention. Come listen and challenge your assumptions while learning how systems respond to families in need, with refreshments and snacks served during the opening reception.This is a FREE&nbsp;event but we ask that you RSVP with the link below!

Local Event: The Myth Of A Safety Net: When ‘Help’ Isn’t There

The Myth Of A Safety Net: When ‘Help’ Isn’t There

Join Family Promise North Shore Boston for a powerful panel discussion with advocates and experts exploring the realities of...

The Meadow at Peabody

JOIN US!
<ul><li>Format: 4-Person Team Scramble. Men play white tees and women play red tees.</li><li>6th and 16th hole closest to the pin wins a prize. Long drive on 1st.</li><li>Luncheon and Prizes to immediately follow at the AOH: 58 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA, 01960.</li><li>$150 Per Person: Includes Golf, Cart and Luncheon.</li><li>$25 Per Person: Lunch only at 2pm.</li><li>Sponsorships Opportunities available.</li></ul>
For questions, contact: <a target="_blank" href="mailto:development@sjs-peabody.com">development@sjs-peabody.com</a> 978-500-7809
To pay by check:St. John the Baptist School19 Chestnut St.Peabody, MA 01960

Local Event: SJS Annual Golf Tournament

SJS Annual Golf Tournament

JOIN US!
Format: 4-Person Team Scramble. Men play white tees and women play red tees.6th and 16th hole closest to the pin wins...

First Church of Christ, Scientist - Christian Science Church

Discover how anger, hurt, and injustice can be reliably overcome when moved by divine Love in this inspiring session. This event is perfect for anyone struggling with a difficult relationship who is seeking spiritual tools to heal and move forward.

Local Event: Learning To Love Your Enemies

Learning To Love Your Enemies

Discover how anger, hurt, and injustice can be reliably overcome when moved by divine Love in this inspiring session. This...

PCA needed wanted for college educated adult woman with Cerebral Palsy Tuesdays through Fridays 10 am to 4:30 pm.&nbsp; Duties are light housekeeping, laundry, feeding....&nbsp; Likes: TV, Playing Scabble, listening to music, etc.&nbsp; &nbsp;(not under table)&nbsp;&nbsp;
If interested email <a href="mailto:gail4000@aol.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gail4000@aol.com</a> ASAP!&nbsp; &nbsp;

Personal Care Attendant Needed

PCA needed wanted for college educated adult woman with Cerebral Palsy Tuesdays through Fridays 10 am to 4:30 pm.  Duties are light housekeeping,...

Los Angeles County

Hollywood

California

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Michael,' 'Fuze,' ...

Jaafar Jackson, Kate Hudson, Jason Segel, Jamie Bell and Aaron Taylor‑Johnson lead a slate that jumps from pop‑phenom biopic to dark comedy.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Michael,' 'Fuze,' 'I Swear,' 'Running Point,' 'Half Man,' 'Over Your Dead Body'

Arts & Entertainment

Peabody Restaurant Extends Opening Amid ...

The NexMex Thing owner said the restaurant will now stay open past April 30 on Central Street.

Peabody Restaurant Extends Opening Amid 'Outpouring Of Love'

Restaurants & Bars

Across Massachusetts

Popular Retailer Plans MA Comeback After...

The national chain had been in business for 40 years before shutting all its stores in late 2024.

Popular Retailer Plans MA Comeback After Closing All Stores

Business

Essex Heritage Elects New Commissioners, Trustees

Essex Heritage gathered county leaders in Topsfield and announced new commissioners and trustees for the regional nonprofit.

Community Corner

$1 Milllion Lottery Ticket Sold In Peabody

The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven on Lowell Street in Peabody.

Peabody's Olio To Host 'After Party' To...

The wedding and event venue, which closed for 15 months amid the COVID-19 health crisis, is ready to toast to making it to the other side.

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