NORTH SHORE WALK FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE. Saturday, Oct. 17. The three-mile walk will start at the First Church Congregational, 40 Monument Ave., Swampscott. Registration $25, at 10 a.m.; walk starts 10:30 am. Free T-shirts to first сто registrants. The walk was started by the Wistran family of Swampscott in honor of Dr. Daniel Wistran, who has battled Parkinson’s since 1997. All proceeds will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research. To register or donate, contact Anna Wistran Wolfe at annawistran@yahoo.com or 781-307-5804.
PSYCHIC BENEFIT. Fundraiser for homeless animals, with Maria Halvorsen, medium. “An Evening of Spirit Communication,” connecting to loved ones, Saturday, Oct. 17, 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Memorial Middle School, 502 Cabot St., Beverly. Suggested donation $40 in advance (at www.friendsofbeverlyanimals.org or call Karen at 978-922-3148 or Janice at 978-969-1921). $45 at the door.
WALK FOR AUTISM. “One Piece at a Time,” team of 20 walkers including Katie Manuel, of Beverly School for the Deaf/Children’s Center for Communication, participating in Walk for Autism, Sunday, Oct. 18, in East Boston. To join or support the team, contact Katie Manuel at 413-204-7456 or katiemanuel@beverlyschoolforthedeaf.org.
MEET THE DOGS. Sunday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Petco, 239 Newburyport Turnpike, Topsfield. North East All Retriever Rescue, with retrievers for adoption, purebred and mixed Labs, goldens, golden mixes, and other retrievers from local shelters and owners who can no longer keep or care for their dogs. All NEARR dogs evaluated for temperament. www.nearr.com, 978-453-9567.
HOT TO TROT. Dance benefit for Windrush Farm, Boxford, therapeutic equitation programs. Starting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23, with friends of Salon Bogart and others, at the American Legion Hall, Manchester, and World Premier Band. Tickets $40 per person at Salon Bogart, 4A Summer St., Manchester, or by calling 978-525-3221.
OCTOBERFEST. Friday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Corinthian Yacht Club, 1 Nahant St. Beer, wine and food tasting from restaurants and beverage distributors, live and silent auctions. Fundraiser for Marblehead Chamber of Commerce and Marblehead Public Schools, through Magic Hat Thrift Shop. With Veterans Middle School Choral Group. All are welcome, tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Call 781-631-2868 or e-mail kkoch@marbleheadchamber.org.
INDOOR YARD SALE. Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Centerville Improvement Society Hall, Essex Street, Beverly. Proceeds to benefit the Beverly High School Boys soccer team. Accepting donations Friday night from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Kathy Surette at 978-927-2332.
“IPSWICH OPENS ITS DOORS.” Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ipswich Visitor Center, 36 S. Main St. Tickets $25 (tickets purchased online available that day at the center). Tour of 10 Ipswich homes, old, new, in between. Tickets at Institution for Savings (Ipswich), Ipswich Shellfish Fish Market, Ipswich Visitor Center or online at www.ipswichma.com/housetours. No children under 10, cameras, backpacks, food or packages allowed. Benefits the Ipswich Visitor Center. 978-356-8540.
