Duffin-Murphy School of Irish Dance has changed its name to the Bracken School of Irish Dance now that it's partnering with choreographer Thomas Bracken.
Bracken is a renowned dance instructor and choreographer and has worked with many champion-caliber dancers.
The school offers dance workshops this summer for beginners in Irish dance, as well as for those interested in Pilates classes.
For more information on specific workshops and classes, contact the school at 978-994-5664.
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The Friends of the Salisbury Public Library's next book group meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30 at 6 p.m. at the library. This month the book of choice is "How to be Bad" by David Bowker. Copies will be available at the front desk.
For more information on Salisbury Public Library's Book Discussion Club or any of its other summer programs for children and adults, contact the library at 978-465-5071 or visit its Web site at salisburylibrary.org.
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Love both pizza and dogs? Then consider attending the fourth annual Greyhound Adoption Service Benefit Night at the Flatbread Co. in Amesbury.
Taking place on Tuesday night, July 15 from 5 to 9:30 p.m., for every pizza sold, the Flatbread Co. will make a donation to the Greyhound Adoption Service.
Pizza enthusiasts can either dine in or take out their flatbread pizzas.
For directions to the event, surf for www.flatbreadcompany.com.
For more information on the Greyhound Adoption Service of Salisbury, visit www.greycanine.com.
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For those who love the beach and good music, The Upper Deck at Salisbury Beach's Joppa Flats hosts classic rock and blues on Friday night, July 18, starting at 9 p.m.
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East Parish United Methodist Church will host a Yard Sale and Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. Rain date is Sunday, July 20.
The event takes place at the church, located at 8 Lafayette Road in Salisbury Square.
Those with a lot of treasures to sell can rent their own table and become part of the yard sale for $20. Contact Sue Mitchell at 978-462-6355.
Those who'd simply like to donate a few items they don't need may do that as well, by dropping them off after 7 a.m. on the day of the sale.
Money raised helps support the church's Vacation Bible Camp.
For more information on the Bible Camp or East Parish United Methodist Church, contact LeAnne Plummer at 978-465-8940.
Angeljean Chiaramida covers Salisbury for The Daily News. She can be reached at 978- 462-6666, ext. 3271 or by e-mail at achiaramida@newburyportnews. com.
