Name: A Celebration of St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals
Start: 2026-10-04T07:00:00-04:00
Location: Grace Church

Grace Church

Join us for a special celebration where you can bring your pet for a blessing and browse our pet treat sale. The event also features pumpkins from our pumpkin patch, with all proceeds benefiting the ministries of the parish.

Local Event: A Celebration of St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals

Essex County

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

Salem

Massachusetts

A Celebration of St. Francis with the Blessing...

Join us for a special celebration where you can bring your pet for a blessing and browse our pet treat sale. The event also...

A Celebration of St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals

Unlock your intuition and creative potential in this specialized multi-session workshop hosted by the Salem Arts Association. Designed specifically for artists and creatives, this intensive series offers an in-depth exploration of tarot imagery and symbolism to inspire your artistic practice.
Dates:&nbsp;
<ul><li>September 30, 2026</li><li>October 7, 2026</li><li>October 14, 2026</li></ul>
6:00 pm EST - 8:00 pm EST&nbsp;
Tuition for All 3 Classes: 
$75 for Salem Arts Members
$100 for Non-Members<a href="https://salemarts.org/sys/website/system-pages/?pageId=1861384" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click Here To register</a>

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