5 Things (Jerry Parisella) to Start the Day: Oct. 10

Here are five things to start your day in Beverly:

1. One week from today is the deadline to register to vote in Massachusetts. Check out this article to find out about registering in Beverly, absentee ballots, and more. 

2. Today's 5 Things Pic: Beverly State Rep. Jerry Parisella of Beverly and his daughter Sophia, 8, were chosen to take the salute at a performance by the Royal Canadian Mounties Musical Ride at this year's Topsfield Fair. Parisella was selected for his service to our country as both a long-time member of the Army Reserves and as an elected official.  Those hand-picked to take the salute at a Royal Canadian Mounties event are given the honor of starting the performance. 

3. Jeans Swap: Tonight Plum Consignment is hosting a Jeans Swap at 6 p.m. The $2 admission fee will be donated to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Boston on October 14. Learn more about the swap here. 

4. Next Generation Child Care Center and Cradles to
Crayons are parterning to collect new and like new winter clothing items for kids. To help make an impact on the lives of local in-need children, drop off your family’s like-new winter coats, snow pants, clothing, winter boots and sneakers for children, infant to 12 years old, at Next Generation Child Care Center. The collection ends on Friday, October 19. Learn more here. 

5. The 5th Annual Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour to benefit the Wenham Museum will take place this Saturday, and a food drive will benefit Beverly Bootstraps. Learn more about the event and donating here. 

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