Good morning, Beverly. If you drive behind a white sedan that looks like the owner didn’t clean the snow off their car, just know I’m doing my best and my back hurts from shoveling, okay!?

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• It’s really, really cold. Get the best hot chocolate on the North Shore 🍫 🍵 

• Southern Essex provides a free Property Watch service to fight fraud 🔍️ 

• Restaurant comings and goings 🍽️ 

• 20+ upcoming events 💃 

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

THE DIGEST

Where’s the best hot chocolate on the North Shore? 🍫 🍵 

Northshore Magazine shared their top eight hot chocolate spots on the North Shore. Some of them are a quick drive if you can brave the walk to and from your car in this winter wonderland we call home:

• A&J King, Salem

• Honeycomb, Hamilton

• Kakawa Chocolate House, Salem

• Putnam Pantry, Danvers

Property Watch service offered by the Southern Essex District Registry of Deeds 🔍️ 

One of the quickest-growing white-collar crimes in America is property and mortgage fraud, per the FBI. “Thankfully that has not happened here, and Register [Eileen] Duff hopes to keep it that way. This free Property Watch Service will assist all of us in preventing that from happening.”

The Property Watch service will automatically send you an email at the end of the recording day if any of the following documents are recorded that match your name and address: Deeds, Mortgages, Orders of Notice, Foreclosure Deeds, UCCs, Mechanics Liens, Statements, and Notices of Contract. Read more and register here.

Restaurant comings and goings 🍽️ 

New restaurant alert! 🚨 🚨 ZUZU Kitchen is an authentic Nepali and Indian street food-style express restaurant. Specializing in fast, fresh, and flavorful dishes, ZUZU Kitchen brings the vibrant taste of Nepali and Indian street food to the community with a modern, fast-casual twist. ZUZU Kitchen is located at 242 Elliott St, Beverly, MA 01915.

Goodbye, Soall Viet Kitchen 👋 Soall Viet Kitchen on Rantoul street is closing on 1/31. They’re extending their hours at Soall Cafe in the Cummings Center and continuing with their Marblehead location.

Goodbye, Back East Mediterranean Grill 👋 Back East Mediterranean Grill is now closed indefinitely.

Support the Beverly Panthers wrestling team 🟠🐾 

The Beverly Wrestling Boosters are sponsoring fundraisers to support our team. 100% of the money raised goes to the wrestling team for things like equipment and scholarship funds.

• Take place in the upcoming raffle! There are over $2,000 worth of goods and services donated by our Beverly community sponsors up for grabs. You can sign up online and you don’t need to be present to win. Winners will be drawn on 2/10 during their Dine Out Night at Rev Burger in Beverly.

• The general team fundraising link can be found here. Donations are collected through February 7th.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Rice’s Beach

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

20°/10° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 2% | 💨 NW 7 mph

Thursday

31°/15° 🌡️ | ⛅️ AM Clouds/PM Sun | 5% | 💨 SSW 11 mph

Friday

31°/9° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 5% | 💨 WNW 12 mph

Saturday

29°/21° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 4% | 💨 W 10 mph

Source: Weather.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 1/22

🍺 Trivia Night at Backbeat Brewing | 7:00–9:00 PM | More Information

• Where: Backbeat Brewing, 31A Park St, Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: Free

🏃 Rhino Run Club | 7:30–9:30 PM | More Information

• Where: Old Planters Brewing Co., 232 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Avid runner? Just beginning? Looking for some friends to run with? Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 PM.

Thursday, 1/23

🖥️ Drop-in Tech Support | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Information

• Where: Fogg Room, Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Bring in your computers and devices to get personal assistance and tech support from a digital navigator. Drop-In Tech Support will be available from 2-5 PM every Thursday through March 27 in the Fogg Room on the ground floor.

🏃 RunABV – Run Club | 6:00—8:00 PM | More Information

• Where: Gentile Brewing, 59 Park Street Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Runners of all levels are invited down to the Gentile taproom for a 5k loop starting and ending at the brewery. Not a runner? Not a problem! Walking is encouraged as long as you’re back for last call!

🎷 Jazz with Palance & Company | 6:00—9:00 PM | More Information

• Where: A&B Burgers, 206 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Palance and Company will be at A&B Burgers! Join us for dinner or drinks and dessert! Reservations are recommended at https://www.anbburgers.com/reservations.

🍺 Thursday Night Trivia | 7:00—9:00 PM | More Information

• Where: Old Planter's Brewing Co. 232 Rantoul St. Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Like a little friendly competition? want to win cool prizes? Come to TRIVIA on Thursday nights at 7 PM at Old Planters Brewing Co!

🎸 Yonder Mountain String Band | 8:00 PM | More Information

• Where: The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: $35.75 – $47.50 | Tickets 

• Description: Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a key player in the progressive jamgrass movement, kicks off a new chapter with Nowhere Next. Featuring original songs inspired by lived experiences, people, and places that have shaped them, the album is a mix of bluegrass, indie rock, and country with soulful, funky grooves that call for a good time. Their 11th studio album follows the Grammy-nominated Get Yourself Outside (2022), adding depth and momentum to Yonder’s rich musical legacy.

Friday, 1/24

🧘 Community Zen | 11:30 AM—1:00 PM | More Information

• Where: Barnet Gallery, Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Dedicated time to discover the basics of meditation practice and make contact with our stability and sanity.

🎤 The Fab Four Presents – USA Meets The Beatles | 8:00 PM | More Information

• Where: The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: $47.50 — $79.50 | Tickets 

• Description: The Emmy Award-Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing.

😆 Comedian Deric Cahill | Multiple Shows | More Information

Note: Deric has shows on Friday and Saturday

• Where: Off Cabot, 9 Wallis St, Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: $35.00 | Tickets 

• Description: This time, like Ebenezer himself, he’s diving deep into the chaos of his past, the unhinged present, and whatever the hell the future might have for him. With his signature sharp wit, no topic is off-limits as he talks shit about everything that’s shaped him—from childhood drama to everyday struggles. Get ready for a raw and hilarious ride.

Saturday, 1/25

🏃 Reck Fitness Run Club | 8:00—9:00AM | More Information

• Where: Reck Fitness, Cabot Street 135 Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Join us for our Saturday Morning Run Club at 8 AM! Whether you're an avid runner, prefer a brisk walk, or want to bring along your little ones or furry friends, our club has something for everyone. Enjoy a scenic route, meet new friends, and start your weekend on the right foot. All ages and abilities are welcome, so grab your sneakers, leash, or a friend, and join us for a refreshing start to your Saturday!

🧑‍🎤 Big Head Todd and the Monsters | Multiple Shows | More Information

Note: The band has shows on Saturday and Sunday

• Where: The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: $58.50 – $91.00 | Tickets 

• Description: For close to four decades, the members of Big Head Todd and The Monsters have continued to both throw down in the studio and light up stages worldwide. Rallying around a core vision, the platinum-selling Colorado quartet kicks out the kind of blues-drenched rock ‘n’ roll bangers that make you want to rev the engine a little louder, sing along like no one’s looking, and live a little freer. This is a DANCE SHOW.  Standing and dancing are allowed in your seats in all seating locations but never in aisles due to fire safety regulations.

Sunday, 1/26

🐦️ Beverly Bird Walks | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | More Information

• Where: Independence Park, Lothrop Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Join Greg Power, library volunteer, and birding enthusiast to get to know Beverly’s open spaces through birding! This event will be held at Independence Park and we will meet at 11 AM at the park. We will look for wintering sea ducks and shore birds as the tide goes out. This is an excellent event for new and seasoned birders alike. Open to all abilities, binoculars are not required! Independence Park has grass and sloped asphalt walking paths and the ability to navigate uneven terrain is needed. There is ample street parking on Lothrop St which runs parallel to Independence Park.

Monday, 1/27

🏃 Backbeat Street Fleet Run Club | 5:00–7:00 PM | More Information

• Where: Backbeat Brewing, 31A Park Street, Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Run Club meets every Monday from 5–7 PM with groups going out at 6 PM. All walkers and runners are welcome. Earn prizes each week!

🤣 Improv Jam & Jelly | 7:00 PM | More Information

• Where: Off Cabot, 9 Wallis St, Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: $5.00 | Tickets 

• Description: It’s a way to dip a toe into improv Comedy if you’ve never done it… or practice and join the fun community if you have. Christina hosts and teaches fun games that everyone can participate in. 

🍻 Castle Trivia Night | 7:00—9:00 PM | More Information

• Where: The Castle: Restaurant & Bar, Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Join us for this trivia night where you get cumulative points after several nights but there are still prizes each week! If you would like to reserve a table for your team in advance, book for when you plan to arrive through our website and indicate under “Special Requests” what event you’d like to participate in.

Tuesday, 1/28

💻️ Drop-in Tech Support | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | More Information

• Where: Reference Area (2nd floor), Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Bring in your computers and devices to get personal assistance and tech support from a digital navigator. Drop-In Tech Support will be available from 10 AM – 1 PM every Tuesday through April 1 in the Reference Area on the 2nd floor.

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Thursday, 1/23

📚️ LEGO Club at Danvers Library | 3:30–4:30 PM | More Information 

• Where: Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923

• Cost: Free

• Description: The library will provide all supplies; no need to bring anything. Activities will include free build, themes, and instructional design. All structures will remain on display in the Children’s Room till the following week's session Ages: 5-11 years old. 

• Registration: Required. Call: 978-774-0554 or drop in to sign up

🖥️ Intro to Computer & Digital Literacy 10-Week Course | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Information 

• Where: Sohier Room, Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Learn basic computer and digital literacy skills from a Digital Equity Partnership instructor, plus get personal assistance from digital navigators, at this 10-week, hands-on course. Each participant will be given a Google Chromebook to work on during the course and participants who successfully complete all 12 hours of coursework will get to keep the Chromebook and receive a completion certificate. This course is in the Sohier Room and will run every Thursday from 6-7:30 PM, January 23 through March 27, with potential make-up dates on April 3 & 10. To be eligible for this program, participants must self-certify that they qualify for at least one of the following criteria:

  • Experienced economic hardship made worse by COVID-19

  • Households at or below 300% of Federal Poverty Guidelines for household size

  • Qualify for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF), Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) or Lifeline program, Free or reduced-price lunch for a child in the household

• Registration: Required. You can register here

Friday, 1/24

🎼 Music Together - Friday | Fridays at 10:30 AM | More Information

• Where: Marblehead | Salem | Beverly Farms | Hamilton | Peabody (Specific addresses are based on where you register using the link below)

• Cost: Tues & Fri (3 weeks/ $75) - Wed & Thur (4 weeks/ $90) - Sat (2 weeks/ $45)

• Description: Music Together® is a research-based music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Classes are 45 minutes long and include rhythmic games, dance, and instrument play.

• Registration: Required. You can register here

🍃 Kaleidoscope at Breakheart Reservation | Fridays through February 2025 10:30–11:30 AM | More Information

• Where: Breakheart Reservation, 177 Forest Street Saugus, MA 01906

• Cost: Free

• Description: Join our park interpreter for a story time and nature walk! Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately 1 mile, though not accessible for strollers. Appropriate for families with children 3-5 years old. Meet at the Visitor Center.

• Registration: Unclear. You can reach out here

🏗️ Drop-In Family LEGO at HWPL | January 17 & 31 - 3:15-4:15 PM | More Information

• Where: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union Street South Hamilton, MA 01982

• Cost: Free

• Description: Put your imagination and building skills to the test at this self-directed drop-in program. All ages are welcome with a caregiver.

• Registration: Not required

Saturday, 1/25

🌊 Gloucester's So Salty 2024 | 1/25–1/26 from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | More Information 

• Where: Grab a map from the Cape Ann Museum Information Tent, 27 Pleasant St., and find all 10 salty sculptures!

• Cost: Free

• Description: Celebrate the fish city’s recognizably salty character with local cultural institutions and businesses during the 4th Annual Gloucester’s So Salty festival on January 25 and 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM! Over 1,800 people came out last year to share their salty pride while enjoying free ice sculptures and cultural activities around Downtown Gloucester.

• Registration: Not required

🥾 Nice n' Easy Hike at Breakheart Reservation | 9:30–11:30 AM | More Information

• Where: Grab a map from the Cape Ann Museum Information Tent, 27 Pleasant St., and find all 10 salty sculptures!

• Cost: Free

• Description: Join the Park Interpreter for this weekly guided hike! Each trip will highlight natural and historic features unique to Breakheart. Hikes are moderately paced and range from 2-3 miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain. Best for ages 8 years and up. Meet at the Visitor Center. Heavy rain cancels.

• Registration: Not required

🐐 Befriend the Barnyard | Saturdays through February 1, 11 AM-1 PM | More Information

• Where: Appleton Farms Highland Street Parking Highland Street Hamilton, MA 01936

• Cost: TTOR Member: $5 | Non-Member: $10 | Children under 2: FREE

• Description: Befriend the Barnyard is a hands-on barnyard learning experience that allows you and your family to approach our barnyard buddies under the guidance of a professional farm-based educator. You will meet our animals while learning about livestock, our barn buildings, and farm history. This program is for all ages. Wear sneakers or other closed-toe shoes when you join us in the barnyard!

• Registration: Required. You can register here

Monday, 1/27

📙 Book Buzz: Story Time | 11:00–11:45 AM | More Information

• Where: Jackson Room, Farms branch, 24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Join Dorothea at a story time for the slightly older kids. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and puppets.

• Registration: Not required

Tuesday, 1/28

📘 Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months | 9:30—10:00 AM | More Information

• Where: Story Hour Room, Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: In our Books and Babies story time we read simple board books and share rhymes and bounces, tickles, and hugs.

• Registration: Required and opens on Thursday, January 23 at midnight here

📗 Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years | 10:30—11:00 AM | More Information

• Where: Story Hour Room, Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

• Cost: Free

• Description: Join us for our Toddler Story Time! Listen to three or four stories and participate in singing songs and learning finger plays led by one of our cheerful and experienced librarians.

• Registration: Required and opens on Thursday, January 23 at midnight here

TRASH AND RECYCLING

Holiday and Leaf Pickup Schedule

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