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

Coming up on the calendar:

• Dueling Pianos in Swamspcott at The Dory Live
• Grunge Fest - Alice In Chains and Stone Temple Pilots Tribute Night at The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar
• Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class at Red Rock Park at Red Rock Park

... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

📸 Around Swampscott

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swampscott

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Dueling Pianos in Swamspcott at The Dory Live →
  153 Humphrey St, Swampscott
  9:00 am
• 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 11
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
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

Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual
  6:30 pm
• 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 →
  The
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Things to Do in Salem MA: 25 Best Attractions & Experiences (tycoonstory.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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