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Northshore August 2020

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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 118 AUGUST 2020 PHOTOGRAPH BY JOE FERRARO Community Run E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E STE P U P FO R CO LLE E N ANDOVER Established in 2014 to celebrate the life and legacy of teacher Colleen Ritzer, this annual 5k walk/run has quickly become a community affair, with local businesses, teachers, fire stations, and more contributing their time and services. The event hopes to inspire the kindness Ritzer demonstrated in her life. Central Sq., Andover, 978-376-2493, stepupforcolleen.com (Postponed this year.) R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E STE P U P FO R CO LLE E N ANDOVER Country Club E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E TU R N E R H I LL IPSWICH Golf devotees will be enchanted by the rolling hills, sweeping vistas, and challenging play at the club's renowned par 72 course. Off the course, golfers and their families will feel immersed in old-fashioned elegance, dining in the brick mansion or strolling the impeccably landscaped grounds. Fitness facilities and a game room complete the experience. 3 Manor House Lane, Ipswich, 978- 356-7070, turnerhill.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E F E R N C RO FT COU NTRY C LU B MIDDLETON The golf course is challenging, the recently renovated clubhouse is elegant and welcoming, and the service is attentive. A pool, fitness room, and tennis courts offer plenty of options off the course as well. Eco-friendly golfers will love the club's zero-waste food composting program. 10 Village Rd., Middleton, 978-739-4040, ferncroftcc.com Dance Studios E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E BOSTO N BA LLET'S N O RTH S H O R E MARBLEHEAD For the Boston Ballet's pedigree and commitment to excellence without the drive into the city, head to Marblehead, where the storied ballet school holds conventional children's classes as well as adaptive instruction for children with disabilities. Whether you're looking for fun, playful classes, or rigorous dance education, the studio's talented, caring instructors will make your child's dance dreams a reality. 40 Leggs Hill Rd., Marblehead, 617-456- 6333, bostonballet.org R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E TH E CU R E STU D I OS SALISBURY This body-positive dance and yoga studio focuses on celebrating movement rather than on weight loss, creating an inclusive and empowering space. Classes—many currently available online—include tribal dance–inflected Buti yoga (sometimes with live music), cardio-pumping pop and hip hop dance, and "Feminine Feels," a session that encourages women to reconnect with their sexiness. 135 Elm St., Salisbury, 978-206-1007, thecurestudios.com Fair E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E TO P S F I E LD FA I R TOPSFIELD What can you do at the Topsfield Fair? Pet baby chicks, sample food from dozens of vendors, zoom down a 100-foot slide, sip apple cider, get inspired by display gardens, gawk at record- shattering giant pumpkins, view horse shows and tractor pulls, dance to live music, learn the art of canning, and much, much more. 207 Boston St., Topsfield, 978-887-5000, topsfieldfair.org R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E TO P S F I E LD FA I R TOPSFIELD Family Hangout E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E TH E CA STLE : A BOA R D GA M E CA F E BEVERLY Bond over burgers and Battleship or compete over coffee and Cranium. Part cozy, friendly restaurant, part family game night, the Castle lets your clan enjoy a meal, a snack, or a drink while playing games from a library of more than 750 options, from classic favorites to new discoveries. 240 Rantoul St., Beverly, 978-969-1719, thecastlebeverly.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E C I D E R H I LL FA R M & C I D E R H I LL C E LL A RS AMESBURY Cider Hill offers farm-focused fun for all ages. Younger ones can play in the giant sandbox or feed goats and chickens, and the whole family can pick seasonal fruit. Fuel your adventure with cider donuts or a sandwich from the café, and don't forget to bring home some cider: sweet for the kids and hard for the grown-ups. 45 Fern Ave., Amesbury, 978-388- 5525, ciderhill.com Festival (Fall) E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E H AU NTE D H A PPE N I N G S SALEM Salem is a destination virtually synonymous with Halloween, and the annual Haunted Happenings event is a perfect reflection of that connection. Browse the witches' market, receive psychic readings, tour the city on a trolley and hear spooky tales of the past, scare yourself at a haunted house, bring the kids trick-or-treating, or don your best costume for the Halloween Ball. Salem, hauntedhappenings.org R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E H AU NTE D H A PPE N I N G S SALEM Festival (Spring) E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E STR AWB E R RY F E STI VA L , TOPSFIELD You can browse the craft fair, enjoy live music, and play games with the kids, but let's be honest: You're here for the strawberries. Hundreds of pounds of fresh berries are prepared each year and served up with fresh-baked shortcakes and piles of fresh whipped cream for a delicious celebration of summer's favorite fruit. Topsfield, topsfieldhistory.org/strawberry

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