By Joey Phoenix Buried in the back of Shetland Park overlooking the sun-sparkled waters of Salem Harbor is a nonprofit social enterprise changing the lives of underserved and at-risk youth in the North Shore community, giving kids the opportunity to learn on-the-job kitchen skills and life skills in a real-world setting. This organization is called Root, and its main mission

Christine Robidoux – Modern Millie instagram.com/modernmillievintagefacebook.com/modernmillievintage In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Modern Millie opened in 2006 selling vintage and modern consignment. Through the years we have introduced new “vintage style” clothing to our sales floor and it has now become our main product. We can assist customers of all sizes to find the dresses and

Weekly Buzz is a regular feature of special events and happenings on the North Shore. If you have an upcoming special event, project, or initiative that you’d like to see featured here. Send our editor an email at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com  What: The Hotel Salem Black & White Party brought to you by High5EM! When: March 2, 2019 from 7PM – Midnight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEStand with the Resistance or March with the Redcoats at the Annual Leslie’s Retreat Community Re-enactment on Sunday, February 24 February 8, 2019 (Salem, MA) – The third annual Leslie’s Retreat community re-enactment commemorates Col. Alexander Leslie’s tense stand-off with local militiamen at the bridge over Salem’s North River on February 26, 1775. Now known as “Leslie’s Retreat,”

Weekly Buzz is a regular feature of special events and happenings on the North Shore. If you have an upcoming special event, project, or initiative that you’d like to see featured here. Send our editor an email at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com  What: Bonche Latin Nights Where: Brothers TavernaWhen: Every other Saturday, continuing February 16th, 2019 at 10PM Event Page Joey Phoenix talks to

Weekly Buzz is a regular feature of special events and happenings on the North Shore. If you have an upcoming special event, project, or initiative that you’d like to see featured here. Send our editor an email at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com  What: Winter Wonderland Character Ball at Salem’s Old Town Hall to benefit Carlton Elementary SchoolWhere: Old Town Hall, Salem, MAWhen: Saturday

SALEM, MA – Salem Main Streets is pleased to announce the return of the Salem Winter Market!!  A seasonal extension of the Salem Farmers’ Market, this year’s final Salem Winter Market will take place on Saturday, December 15th­,  from 1 pm to 5 pm.  The indoor market this year will be held in historic Old Town Hall. “The Winter Market is a

The holiday season has suddenly appeared and the North Shore has so many holiday events to enjoy. Here are some fun events to get you in the holiday spirit from members of the Creative Collective. SALEM WINTER MARKET Saturday December 15, 2018  1 pm to 5 pm Old Town Hall: 12 Derby Square, Salem, MA Vendors include:1634 MeaderyBeverly BeesBug Bite

Meet the Member: Root Beth Alaimo, Root North Shore Root’s mission is to prepare youth, ages 16 to 24, with a pathway out of poverty. Through life and work readiness skills, health and nutritional education, and development of social capital, students leave Root prepared for success in the workplace. Tell us a bit about you and what you do? This