Good morning, Beverly. AOL will discontinue its dial-up internet service next month. Kids today will never know what it was like to block all incoming calls to your house while you played cheap video games online. RIP, dial-up.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Restaurant week begins on Friday 🥗 🍔 🍦 

• The latest on the trash strike 🗑️ ♻️

• The Birarelli Wharf lawsuit is dismissed 🧑‍⚖️ 

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

THE DIGEST

Restaurant week begins on Friday 🥗 🍔 🍦 

Restaurant week kicks off this Friday with great deals at some of the best restaurants in Beverly. Participating restaurants are offering preset menus ranging from $25-$35 between August 15-24. You can find deals at A&B Burgers, The Castle: Restaurant & Bar, Crave, Ellie’s Pizza, Jolie Tea, La QChara, Que Mas, and Sala Restobar. Bev Main Streets shared some preset menus here.

The latest on the trash strike 🗑️ ♻️

We’re 43 days into the strike, and there appears to be no progress being made between Republic Services and Teamsters Local Union 25 over the last week. We are still on the regular trash collection schedule this week, so those with a regular Wednesday trash pickup should have their trash out before 7 AM this morning. There is no recycling pickup today.

There will be recycling pickup on Thursday for the residents of the Old Rubbly Road neighborhood, as well as residents of Essex St. between there and the Wenham line, including those who didn’t have their recycling picked up on Tuesday.

On August 8, Mayor Cahill stated via email, “Together with the other 13 communities impacted by the Republic strike, we have again notified Republic that they are in breach of their contracts to all the affected communities, and that every community affected will withhold payment to Republic to cover the many costs we’ve all incurred, as well as withhold payment based on the ways they have failed to fulfill their contractual obligations.”

The Birarelli Wharf lawsuit is dismissed 🧑‍⚖️ 

The lawsuit between the city of Beverly and Birarelli Wharf over improperly stored, decomposing cow hides has been dismissed. The city previously accused the business of creating a public health hazard by improperly storing decomposing cow hides on its property, leading to foul odors and attracting flies. The issue was resolved when Birarelli Wharf covered the hides with plastic wrap and a tarp. Both parties agreed to dismiss the lawsuit last Friday.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🚨 Beverly will bypass a preliminary election in September, meaning the candidates are set for the election on November 4. You can find them here.

• 🕯️ Soy Much Brighter is offering a buy-one-get-one candle FOR LIFE this Saturday, 8/16, from 11 AM to 6 PM. Yes, you read that correctly. Check out the guidelines here.

• 🖼️ Montserrat Gallery is hosting a free gallery from August 19 through September 27, named Earthen Clay: As the apple disappears into water and sweetness in our bodies.

• 🎥 Learn how to bring your creations to life through a fun, hands-on stop-motion workshop with BevCam. The workshop runs August 18–22 from 10 AM to 1 PM daily.

• 🦞 Craving a lobster roll? Northshore Magazine shared seven standout lobster rolls you can find on the North Shore this summer.

EVENT OF THE WEEK

The Golf Fore Addiction Ferncroft Country Club 4 Ball Scramble Tournament takes place on August 25. Improve your skills and compete with others while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the country club. This tournament is a public fundraiser - anyone can participate. They are seeking sponsors ($250) and participants ($400 for a group of four). Register here.

Golf Fore Addiction was created in 2022 by Lawrence Fortin with the goal of getting golf into the hands of recovering addicts. They offer golf services for sober recipients looking to "fill the void and drive the passion!"

PET OF THE WEEK

This week, we’ll feature a community dog! Meet Peeka, a cute and loving little pup who enjoys meeting new people, leaning in, and receiving pats. If you see Peeka around, don’t be a stranger.

If you’re looking to rescue your future four-legged friend, check out Cape Ann Animal Aid.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

88°/71° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 24% | 💨 SSW 11 mph

Thursday

83°/64° 🌡️ | ⛈️ Thunderstorms | 72% | 💨 S 8 mph

Friday

76°/58° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Partly Cloudy | 5% | 💨 NE 11 mph

Saturday

81°/63° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 5% | 💨 SE 10 mph

Source: Weather.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

🎼 Grease The Musical: 8/12 - 8/24

North Shore Music Theatre | 2h 20m (Includes intermission) | $75-$95 | Info and Tickets

Wednesday, 8/13

🍺 Sip and Carve | Ipswich Ale Brewing | 6 PM | $44.52 | Info and Tickets

🏋️ Free Fitness in the Park: Presented by BAC | Lynch Park | 6:30 PM | Info

🍺 Trivia with Michael | Backbeat Brewing Company | 6:45 PM | Info

🎵 The Dirty Dozen Brass Band | The Cut, Gloucester | 8 PM | $32-$47 | Info and Tickets

Thursday, 8/14

🏄 Coastline Paddleboard Cleanup: Paddleboards provided | Obear Park | 3-7 PM | Info

🍅 Salem Farmers’ Market | Derby Square off Front Street | 3-7 PM | Info

🎶 Free Summer Concert Series: Beatles Acoustic Duo | Beverly Commons | 6-8 PM | Info

🎸 Picnic Concert: Los Sugar Kings (Cuban-Infused R&B-Rock-Reggae) | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | 6:30 PM | $30-$40 | Info and Tickets

🍕 Adult Cooking Class: Fresh Handmade Pizza | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 PM | $140: Shared table for 2 guests | Info and Tickets

🎵 Live Music: Jorgan Trio | Sala Restobar | 7-10 PM | Info

😆 Comedian Peter Liu | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $26.33 | Info and Tickets 

Friday, 8/15

🖼️ Pieces of Local History from the Beverly Room Series | Sohier Room, Beverly Main Library | 10 AM | Info

☀️ Sunset Sessions | Beauport Hotel, Gloucester | 7-10 PM | $33.85 | Info and Tickets

🎶 Live Music: Dexter Handy Organ Trio | Backbeat Brewing Company | 7 PM | Info

🎵 Live Music: Mike Miksis Trio w/ Sarah Seminski | Sala Restobar | 8-11 PM | Info

🎷 Heavy Metal Horns | The Cut, Gloucester | 8 PM | $37-$52 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 8/16

❤️‍🩹 Human Trails First Aid Course | Camp Paradise | 9 AM - 1 PM | $95 | Info and Register

🌊 44th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival | Stage Fort Park, Gloucester | 8/16 9 AM - 6 PM, 8/17 9 AM - 5 PM | Info

🛒 Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Market | Beverly Bootstraps | 3-6 PM | Info

🍝 Adult Cooking Class: Rustic Italian Cooking | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7:30 PM | $140: Shared table for 2 guests | Info and Tickets

🥁🎸 Zayra Pola Sessions with special guest Victoria Cardona | Off Cabot | 7:30 PM | Free | Info and Register

🎵 Live Music: Griffen Collins | Sala Restobar | 8-11 PM | Info

🎸 REPRISE - Recreating Iconic Phish Shows | The Cut, Gloucester | 8 PM | $27-$47 | Info and Tickets

Sunday, 8/17

🎶 Live Music: Jambalaya Horns | Patton Park Gazebo, Hamilton | 5-8 PM | Info

🎵 Free Summer Concert Series: 4EverFab - Beatles Tribute Band | Lynch Park | 6-8 PM | Info

🎸 Albert Castiglia | The Cut, Gloucester | 7 PM | $27-$41 | Info and Tickets

Monday, 8/18

🧑‍🌾 Beverly Farmers’ Market | Veterans Memorial Park (Odell Park) | 3-7 PM | Info

Tuesday, 8/19

🧘 Free Summer Community Yoga! | Lynch Park Point | 6:30 PM | Info

📚 The End Of The World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King’s the Stand | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $16.05 - $52.02 | Info and Tickets

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 8/13

🧑‍🎨 Tween Afternoon: Suncatchers: Grades 3-5 | Arts & Crafts Room, Beverly Main Library |  3:30 PM | Info and Register 

🎥 🍿 Outdoor Movie: Ice Age | Historic Hale Farm | 8 PM | Free | Info and Register

Thursday, 8/14

🪰 Afternoon Craftivity: Plastic Bottle Fireflies | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 3:30 PM | Info and Register 

Saturday, 8/16

📗 Saturday Story Times: Baby & Toddler: Ages 0-2 | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 9:30 AM | Info and Register

🐐 Learning with Livestock | Appleton Farms | 10-10:45 AM; 11-11:45 AM; 1-1:45 PM; 2-2:45 PM | Free | Info

📕 Saturday Story Times: Preschool: Ages 3-5 | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 10:30 AM | Info and Register

🍔 Kids Eat Free | A&B Burgers | 11:30 AM - 3 PM | Info

🐉 Dungeons and Dragons: Grades 9-12 | Sohier Room, Beverly Main Library | 1-4 PM | Info and Register

Monday, 8/18

🐠 Ocean Play Day - Activities and Workshops! | Create and Play Kids | 9 AM | $25 | Info and Register

🎸 Sing and Dance with The Music Man | The Community House | 10 AM | $10 donation per family recommended | Info

Tuesday, 8/19

🎵 Music with Dara | Farms Branch Lawn / Conrad Room | 10:30 AM | Info

🐐 Barnyard Story Hour: Infants - Age 6 | Appleton Farms | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | $5-$10 | Info and Tickets

📙 Beverly Middle School Summer Reading Help: Grades 5-8 | Sohier Room, Beverly Main Library | 2-4 PM | Info

📘 Starry Night Family Story Time | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 5 PM | Info

Wednesday, 8/20

🧜 Ariel Mermaid Tea Party! | Jolie Tea Company | 3-4:30 PM | $36 | Info and Tickets

👷 LEGO Club | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 3:30 PM | Info and Register

🦁 Family Trivia: Disney! | The Castle: Restaurant and Bar | 5:30 PM | Info and Reservations

🎥 🍿 Outdoor Movie: Inside Out 2 | Historic Hale Farm | 7:45 PM | Free | Info and Register

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