Salem Morning Brief, Oct. 22: COA, Veterans host talk on USS Leopold sinking

From Salem News

• S&P Global affirms Salem's 'AA' bond rating S&P Global Ratings affirmed the City of Salem's long-term bond rating at 'AA' on Oct. 20, citing the city's diversified economy and strong financial management.Salem News
• Salem to hold first Intersex Awareness Day flag raising The City of Salem announced it will hold its first Intersex Awareness Day flag raising on Oct. 26, with a film screening, a march to City Hall, a speaking program and a free educational presentation planned.Salem News

Happening Fri, Oct 23

• Salem State offers free 'Becky Nurse' show Friday The Salem State production, about a modern descendant of Rebecca Nurse working as a tour guide, offers a free Friday show as the run continues through Oct. 25, according to Salem Patch.Salem Patch

Salem on Thu, Oct 22

• COA, Veterans host talk on USS Leopold sinking The Council on Aging and Veterans Services departments will present a talk on the World War II sinking of the USS Leopold, featuring the story of Salem native and survivor Nelson 'Sparky' Nersasian.Town of Salem
• 'Love Is Blind: Boston' cast launches free dog adoptions Cast members from Netflix's 'Love Is Blind: Boston' joined the MSPCA in Salem to launch a fee-free shelter dog adoption event running this weekend at five coalition shelters, Salem Patch reports.Salem Patch

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26: Lion's Club offers vision testing at schools Monday Salem Public Schools will host Lion's Club KidSight vision testing in the health office all day Monday, Oct. 26.Salem Public Schools
• Mon, Oct 26, 3:20 p.m.: Girls on the Run meets Monday at Bingham Field Salem Public Schools' Girls on the Run program runs 3:20 to 4:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Bingham Field, moving to the gym if it rains.Salem Public Schools
• Mon, Oct 26, 3:30 p.m.: Soccer semifinals set for Monday at Round Hill Road Salem's soccer semifinal games are scheduled for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Round Hill Road.Salem Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 28: Salem volleyball squad faces Whittier RVT Oct. 28 Salem's junior varsity volleyball team plays a non-conference match against Whittier RVT of Haverhill on Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Wed, Oct 28: Aunt Hildas' actresses headline Salem Halloween benefit shows Actresses Caroline Rhea and Lucy Davis, who each played Aunt Hilda in separate 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' productions, appear together Oct. 28-29 before Rhea headlines an Oct. 30 Ellie Fund benefit, Salem Patch reports.Salem Patch

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