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Ivy George reads from her new memoir "Blind Sight - When Freedom Was Not Enough" (Winter Island Press) and engages in a discussion at 11 a.m. in the Chairs' Room of the Ken Olsen Science Center, Gordon College. Dr. George has been a professor of sociology at Gordon since 1983.&nbsp;
“I once was a female in a far-off country.” In this essential memoir, Ivy George recounts the burden of being a woman in her native India, and her flight to the West chasing a freedom that remained elusive.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Ivy George reads from her new memoir "Blind Sight - When Freedom Was Not Enough" (Winter Island Press) and engages in a...

BLIND SIGHT with Ivy George - Book Release and Reading - 

Austin Preparatory School

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6 through 12 are invited to tour our 55-acre campus, meet faculty, students, and coaches, and learn how students grow within a school grounded in veritas, unitas, and caritas: truth, unity, and love.
During your visit, you will see the classrooms, labs, studios, athletic spaces, and gathering places where students are known, supported, and challenged. You will also learn more about academics, arts, athletics, service, student life, and the admissions process.
Discover how Austin Prep helps students build confidence, pursue their interests, and prepare to lead with purpose.

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Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6...

NYC and Boston's rising stars of standup comedy come together in this special event. You've seen our comics on Hulu, Amazon; at venues like NY Comedy Club, The Stand, The Comedy Studio, Comedy Connection, The Wilbur Theatre, and more. You don't want to miss this. Join us at The Cellar of Bell Inn and Tavern, Peabody. Just 5 min from Salem.&nbsp;

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NYC and Boston's rising stars of standup comedy come together in this special event. You've seen our comics on Hulu, Amazon; at...

Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The Cellar (Peabody/Salem)

PEABODY, MA &mdash; September 30, 2026 &mdash; Get ready for lights, sirens and plenty of smiles as SadieLadySecrets.com and best-selling children&rsquo;s author Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette bring Sadie Lady&rsquo;s Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles Craft Fair &amp; Family Day to Community Covenant Church in Peabody on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles was created to give children an opportunity to interact with some of the heroes who serve their communities in a welcoming and family-friendly setting. The event will feature more than 20 vendors, visits with police officers and firefighters, children&rsquo;s activities, face painting, music, food, special characters, shopping and much more.
<h3>Sadie Lady, Chase &amp; Skye Join the Adventure</h3>
The star behind the Sadie Lady adventures will be joining the fun, too! Families will have an opportunity for a special visit with Sadie Lady during the event.Young PAW Patrol fans will also want to have their cameras ready as Chase and Skye will make a special appearance from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., giving children an opportunity to meet two of their favorite characters and take photos.

The character appearances add to a day designed around creating memorable experiences for children while introducing them to themes of service, courage, kindness and community.
<h3>Special Raffles With Some Incredible Prizes</h3>
Guests will also have plenty of opportunities to enter to win throughout the day. Featured raffles include:
<ul><li>Boston History Bar Crawl</li><li>Family pack of tickets to Old Sturbridge Village</li><li>Two tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera at North Shore Music Theatre</li><li>50/50 raffle</li><li>Raffle prizes donated by participating vendors</li></ul>
Every raffle ticket helps add another element of fun to the day while supporting the event&rsquo;s fundraising mission.
<h3>Grab Some Pizza and Give Back</h3>
Families can come hungry, too! A special food table will offer a pizza meal package in exchange for a donation, giving guests another simple way to enjoy lunch with their families while contributing to the causes being supported through the event. Additional food and treats will also be available during the day, making it easy for families to stay, explore and enjoy everything Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles has to offer.


<h3>Giving Back to Those Who Serve</h3>
At the heart of Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles is a commitment to giving back. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the event will benefit Thin Blue Ride and the Pan-Mass Challenge.
<a href="https://thinblueride.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Thin Blue Ride</a> is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support to active military personnel and first responders facing cancer. Through fundraising, awareness and community involvement, the organization works to help alleviate some of the burdens faced by these individuals and their families during their cancer journeys.
The organization has particularly meaningful roots in both law enforcement and the fight against cancer. Co-founder Jonathan &ldquo;JD&rdquo; Daige is an Army veteran and police officer who battled cancer himself. Thin Blue Ride grew from his experience, including participation in the Pan-Mass Challenge, and his desire to pay forward the support he received during his own fight.
&ldquo;For us, Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles is about so much more than having a fun family day,&rdquo; said Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette, founder of SadieLadySecrets.com and author of the Sadie Lady children&rsquo;s book series. &ldquo;It is about giving children an opportunity to meet and appreciate some of the incredible people who serve our communities while showing them what can happen when people come together to help others. We can have fun, create memories and make a difference at the same time.&rdquo;
The first-responder theme also connects closely with the Sadie Lady children&rsquo;s book series, including stories that introduce young readers to firefighters, police officers, safety, courage, service and helping others.
Through its books, family events, charitable initiatives and community partnerships, SadieLadySecrets.com continues its mission of &ldquo;Inspiring Families One Adventure at a Time.&rdquo;
<h2>EVENT DETAILS</h2>
Sadie Lady&rsquo;s Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles Craft Fair &amp; Family Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 a.m. &ndash; 2:00 p.m. Community Covenant Church Peabody, Massachusetts

For additional information, contact:
Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette SadieLadySecrets.com <a href="mailto:Stephanie@sadieladysecrets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stephanie@sadieladysecrets.com</a> 617-257-3017
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SadieLadySecrets.com Brings “Lights, Sirens &...

PEABODY, MA — September 30, 2026 — Get ready for lights, sirens and plenty of smiles as SadieLadySecrets.com and best-selling children’s author...

SadieLadySecrets.com Brings “Lights, Sirens & Smiles” Craft Fair & Family Day to Peabody

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