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In today's newsletter:

• How did Eisman's Beach porta-potty become a Swampscott landmark?
• How dominant were the Big Blue in their win over Salem?
• Which Swampscott neighbors are stepping out for the Jimmy Fund Walk?

Also on today's calendar: What Is Christian Nationalism? and 11 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 55 degrees.
• Monday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 70, low: 46.
• Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Swampscott Through Time: The Excedra at Eisman's Beach (swampscotttides.org) — If you've ever sat by the porta-potty at Eisman's Beach, you've actually been using a surviving piece of Swampscott's grand hotel past. This feature traces how the New Ocean House, Puritan Road, and the enduring excedra shaped the shoreline and why locals hope to restore this quirky historic landmark.
   

• Football Recap: Tough Loss for Salem (maxpreps.com) — Swampscott's Big Blue rolled past Salem 52–14 on Friday, improving their record to 3–1 and underscoring the gap in state rankings between the two programs. Both Swampscott and Salem now turn their attention to upcoming road games against Gloucester, with the Big Blue visiting on October 16.
   

• Swampscott Residents to Join Thousands for Jimmy Fund Walk (swampscotttides.org) — Several Swampscott neighbors, including Beth Shribman, Gayle Stoll, and Sharon Tripolsky, are gearing up for Sunday's Jimmy Fund Walk to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. They'll join thousands along the Boston Marathon route or virtually, helping raise millions for adult and pediatric cancer research and care across Massachusetts.
   

📸 Around Swampscott

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swampscott

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• What Is Christian Nationalism? →
  Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead
  2:00 pm
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
Saturday October 17
• Fall Fun at Beach Bluff Park 2026 →
  Beach Bluff Park, 499 Atlantic Ave, Swampscott
  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 4
• Lydia Breed & Friends Art Exhibit (free) →
  101 Forest Ave, Swampscott
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• A Mother's Rage: How We Watch Medea Today (FREE EVENT) →
  101 Forest Ave, Swampscott
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Lydia Breed & Friends Art Exhibit Reception →
  101 Forest Ave, Swampscott
  4:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Karen Lostracco: The Power of Humane Law Enforcement to Stop Animal Cruelty and Neglect →
  Nahant Community Center, 41 Valley Rd, Nahant
  6:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Mel Allen speaks at Swampscott Library Fundraiser →
  Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St, Swampscott
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Open House →
  Pingree School, 537 Highland St, Hamilton
  11:00 am
• Community Connections Festival →
  Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts. 153 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA, 01907
  4:00 pm
• Chelsea Berry →
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  7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Swampscott. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Salem

• 5 Bradford St #1, Salem, MA 01970 (redfin.com)
• Salem's No. 1 Walking Tour Attracts Red Sox Legends and Stars (wbsm.com)
• 118K SF Downtown Salem Development Completes Financing (bankerandtradesman.com)

Marblehead

• From Japanese Studies to The Art of Manga: Thomas Davis '27 Contributes to Major Museum Exhibition (bates.edu)

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-- 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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