Community Corner
🌱 How much scholarship aid came from the Topsfield Fair this year?
Also check out Duke Robillard on the Topsfield Patch calendar
Hello again Topsfield! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much scholarship aid came from the Topsfield Fair this year?
Also on today's calendar: Duke Robillard and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with variable clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Marblehead student earns Topsfield Fair scholarship (marbleheadweeklynews.com) — Topsfield residents may be interested to know the Topsfield Fair's parent organization awarded $157,000 in scholarships this year to 36 North Shore students, including one from Topsfield. The Essex Agricultural Society's program, plus additional fair-related funds, supports local teens heading to college, many of whom have volunteered at the fair over the years. 
📸 Around Topsfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Topsfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Duke Robillard →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Deric Dyer - Music & Stories from a Life of Touring with Tina Turner and Joe Cocker →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:00 pm - The Woman's Friend Society Gala →
Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St, Salem
6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- VIRTUAL: Women of War -- Italian Assassins, Spies & Couriers
Topsfield Town Library Zoom
7:00 pm - Art Exhibition: Phil Kennedy
Topsfield Town Library Activity Room , 1 South Common St., Topsfi - Terrific Twos
Topsfield Town Library Activity Room , 1 South Common St., Topsfi
11:30 am - ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Barry Goudreau's Engine Room →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman Brothers Tribute →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Paul D'Angelo's 3rd Annual So-Long-To-Summer Comedy Show →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
📣 Topsfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- In Person Early Voting for September 1, 2026 State Primary Election →
Boxford, MA Calendar, Boxford Town Hall, 7A Spofford Road Office of the Town Clerk, Boxford
8:00 am - Create & Craft →
Wenham Museum, 132 Main St, Wenham
10:00 am - Mahjong Meet-Up
Flint Public Library Meeting Room A , 1 South Main Street, Middle
10:00 am - Essex Regional Social Worker Open Office Hours
Hamilton-Wenham Public Library Large Study Room , 14 Union Street\
11:00 am - MIDDLETON HOUSING AUTHORITY - POSTED 8/20/2026 @ 1:10 PM - MIDDLETON TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE →
Middleton, MA Calendar, Orchard Cir, Middleton
4:15 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary posted a job opening for Student Worker: Housekeeping in Hamilton. Apply here.
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0093 in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Topsfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Danvers
- Some North Shore police departments don't use Flock. Here's why (thelocalnews.news)
- Mr. Handyman of South Essex County Shares a Homeowner's Guide to Basement Renovation in Hamilton (news-press.com)
Ipswich
- NSCC, Root Partnership A Win-Win For Student Diners, Future Culinary Workers (patch.com)
- Ice Cream Delivery Shop To Make Long-Awaited North Shore Arrival (patch.com)
- 30 Firefighters graduate from Firefighting Academy Three new recruits from Revere among the graduates (reverejournal.com)
North Andover
- Merrimack Valley State Representative Accused Of COVID Relief Fund Fraud (patch.com)
- North Andover Teaching Assistants Face New School Year With Expiring Deal (patch.com)
Ok Topsfield! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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