Monday Essentials: Explore Sea Life, Shakespeare and More

1. Weather Watch:

Monday's forecast calls for a chance of showers and a high temperature of 75. 

• Sunrise: 5:47 a.m.
• High tide: 3:01 .m.
• Low tide: 9:12 p.m.
• Sunset: 7:48 p.m.

2. Meanderings: Beach Exploration

Sponsored by Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Location: Grace Oliver Beach, Marblehead
Instructor: Joan McDuff, Susan McMullen, and Laurie Hark - Sanctuary Field Teachers
Audience: Family (suitable for children 4 - 12 years)
Members: Adult $7, Child $6
Nonmembers: Adult $9, Child $7

Join us for a seaside exploration in Marblehead!
Beach Exploration: Wednesday, Aug. 14 / 10-11:30 am
Enjoy a morning at Grace Oliver Beach during low tide and discover the living wonders of the sandy coastline. We'll walk across the mudflats to Crowninshield Island, where we will search for tiny fish, hermit crabs, periwinkles, and other sea creatures living in this delicate habitat. Explore the five-acre island and its unusual variety of landforms, from granite rocks and tidal pools to sandy beach, salt marsh, and wooded hilltop.

Instructions and Directions: Meets at Grace Oliver Beach in Marblehead. Directions will be sent. Wear footwear that can get wet and muddy. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch.

Registration is required.

For more information, contact:

3. School Committee: 

The School Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Swampscott High. 

4. Library Notes: 

On Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the library, 61 Burrill St., join the Computer Club "Technology Travelers"
Newcomers to technology can come and learn.
Experienced computer people can also join to share their knowledge

5. Shakespeare: Marblehead Little Theatre Presents The Tempest - Aug. 16 - Aug. 25 

Tickets are now on sale for Marblehead Little Theatre’s upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, running August 16-25th.