Monthly Archives: July 2015

Ben Farrar Day Off Fundraiser

General

Along with many other campaigns that they are doing to raise money for the Farrar family, Evolve Hair Design raised money on Sunday as part of the Ben Farrar Day Off Fundraiser from 9-3. People could come in for a free haircut during those hours and then make a donation of any amount to the Ben Farrar fund.

Most people in this area know already, but in April, Marblehead High School student Ben Farrar sustained a spinal cord injury when he jumped into water that was too shallow while on vacation in Cannes, France.

He is undergoing extensive physical therapy at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston and his parents need to make his home accessible for him.

Along with getting their hair cut, those who wish to make a donation can send a check or make a donation at the National Grand Bank in Marblehead to The Ben Farrar Fund, Or go to #BenStrong on Twitter or http://www.gofundme.com/benfarrar.

Salem Willows Seafood Festival

Entertainment

The three day Salem Willows Seafood Festival returned on July 10-12. The festival included live music and entertainment for all ages. There was a Lobster Roll Eating Competition, fireworks, a Lobster Plunge into the Atlantic and more. There was a Culinary Chef demonstration by Wicked Bites, a Kiddie Land center and the first-ever Salem Willows Seafood Festival that attracted over 15,000 people last year.

The festival was organized by FestEvents of New England and their president, Jude David. The festival took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday and a portion of admissions went back to support the city of Salem Parks and Recreation Department.

First Annual Phillip W. Sweeney, Jr. Award

News

The first annual Phillip W. Sweeney, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was just awarded on June 22. Phil Sweeney III, Marcia Sweeney and Scott Sweeney were all in attendance at the Marblehead High School to give the award to Cian Saunders, a member of the graduating class of 2015. Saunders has shown his dedication as an involved citizen of Marbeleahd as a four-year high honor roll students, as a New England Conference Basketball All-Star and as a class leader. The scholarship committee explained that he embodies the standard set by the late Phil Sweeney.