LYNN
Monday, Sept. 16
Entertainment
Graphic Novel Group at Lynn Public Library, 3 p.m.
Cathartic Vibes with Shalom Open Mic at Walnut Street Cafe, 7-10:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night at Lazy Dog Sports Bar, 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Entertainment
Networking event at Bent Water Brewing Company, 6 p.m.
Trivia at Lazy Dog Sports Bar, 8 p.m.
Municipal
Traffic Commission meeting at Lynn Police Department, 6 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at City Hall, Room 107, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Entertainment
Story Time with Miss Sue at Lynn Public Library, 9:30 a.m.
Speak Up featuring Tony Soledo at Walnut Street Cafe, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Starry Starry Night Program at High Rock Observatory, 8-10 p.m.
Municipal
School Committee Candidates Forum at LynnArts, 25 Exchange St.
Thursday, Sept. 19
Entertainment
Jump and Jive at Lynn Public Library, 10 a.m.
Wicked Retro Night at Bent Water Brewing Company, 7 p.m.
Karaoke at Brandy Barrel Pub, 9 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 20
Entertainment
Story Time with Miss Lucy at Lynn Public Library, 10 a.m.
Teen Drop-in Center at Lynn Tech Fieldhouse, 6-9 p.m.
Concert Movie Night at Lynn Auditorium, 7 p.m.
Karaoke at Brandy Barrel Pub, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Entertainment
Coffee with a Cop at Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee, 11 a.m.
American Pop at Lynn Auditorium, 8 p.m.
Kev G. Mor at Walnut Street Cafe, 8-11 p.m.
Live Music Saturdays at Bent Water Brewing Company, 8:30 p.m.
Karaoke at Brandy Barrel Pub, 9 p.m.
Municipal
Bulky Waste Drop-off Covanta Day at Covanta, 247 Commercial St., 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22
Education
Pine Grove Cemetery Tour, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Entertainment
Artists on the Move at Walnut Street Cafe, 7:30-10 p.m.
LYNNFIELD
Monday, Sept. 16
Entertainment
The public library knitting group offers coffee, tea, conversation and sewing, crochet and embroidery, 18 Summer St., 3-5 p.m.
Municipal
Finance Committee, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Municipal
Board of Assessors, Town Hall, 6 p.m.
School Committee, Al Merritt and Media Center, 600 Lynnfield St., 6:30 p.m. Historical Commission, The Meeting House, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 19
Municipal
Board of Health, Town Hall, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 20
Entertainment
Friends of the Library fall book sale fundraiser, Meeting House on the Common, 5-8 p.m.
NAHANT
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Municipal
Republican Town Committee meeting at Nahant Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Conservation Commission meeting at Nahant Town Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Entertainment
Storytime at the Nahant Public Library, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 19
Municipal
Board of Selectmen tax classification hearing at Nahant Town Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Entertainment
Omer String Quartet at Ellingwood Chapel, 8 p.m.
Nahant Garden Club House Tour Boutique at Nahant Lifesaving Station, 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Refreshments available from 12-3 p.m.
Fall indoor flea market and bake sale at Nahant Village Church. The event will feature a boutique of lightly worn designer clothes, a pre-Christmas sale, glassware and vases, household goods, clothes and a Bake Sale. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
What defines a townie? As part of the Essex Heritage Trails & Sails event, the Society will be presenting a talk and exhibit on “What defines a Townie?” Family friendly. Limited parking. 41 Valley Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Annual Ocean Conservancy Global Beach Cleanup Day at Nahant Life Saving Station, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22
Entertainment
As part of the Essex Heritage Trails & Sails event the Society will be presenting a talk on what defines a townie! Free, family friendly. Limited parking. 41 Valley Road, 1-4 p.m.
PEABODY
Monday, Sept. 16
Municipal
Zoning Board of Appeals, City Hall, 7 p.m.
SAUGUS
Monday, Sept. 16
Municipal
Cemetery Commission meeting at Saugus Public Library, 5:30 p.m.
Entertainment
Rumney Marsh Toastmasters at Saugus Public Library, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Entertainment
Game Night at Saugus Public Library, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Entertainment
Hammersmith Quilters Guild at Saugus Public Library, 6 p.m.
Saugus Cultural Council at Saugus Public Library, 6:30 p.m.
Municipal
Finance Committee meeting at Saugus Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Board of Selectmen meeting at Saugus Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 19
Entertainment
Knitting Class at Saugus Public Library, 10 a.m.
SWAMPSCOTT
Monday, Sept. 16
Education
Seasonal Affective Disorder discussion at the public library, 6:30-7 p.m.
Entertainment
EveryBody iyengar-inspired yoga at 89 Burrill St., 7:15-8:20 p.m.
Municipal
Capital Improvement Committee meeting at Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Entertainment
Afternoon Tea & Books Club discusses “Miracle Creek” by Angie Kim at the public library, 1-2 p.m.
2D Art Exploration with Lara Goodman at 89 Burrill St., 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Louisa May Alcott documentary at the public library, 7-8:30 p.m.
Municipal
School Building Committee at the middle school library, 7:30 a.m.
Board of Health meeting at Town Hall, 6 p.m.
Affordable Housing Trust meeting at Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at the high school, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Entertainment
Parent-Child Art Exploration with Lara Goodman for children ages 3 to 5 at 89 Burrill St., 10-11 a.m.
Ballet Class for children ages 3 to 5 at 89 Burrill St., 10:15-11 a.m.
Come gain confidence for the school year guided by art and use of the five senses (sight, touch, smell, taste, sound) to understand needs to feel safe, present and overcome bullying at 89 Burrill St., 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Trivia Night at the public library, 6:30-8 p.m.
Moms-to-be and new moms are invited to unleash their creative sides at 89 Burrill St., 7-8 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 19
Education
School Committee Mandatory School Improvement Plan (SIP) workshop at the middle school, 7 p.m.
Entertainment
Young at Heart book club discusses “Again, but Better” by Christine Riccio at the public library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Former selectman and resident of Swampscott, Glenn Kessler, will do a presentation on his solo journey across the continental United States on his beloved BMW motorcycle he named Lizzie at the public library, 7-8 p.m.
EveryBody iyengar-inspired yoga at 89 Burrill St., 7:15-8:20 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Entertainment
Caregiver & Me dance class, for children ages 1.5 to 3 years old, at 89 Burrill St., 9:15-10 a.m.
Ballet Class for children ages 3 to 5 at 89 Burrill St., 10-10:45 a.m.