Join us for another small, facilitated dialogue on what, why and whom you trust. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend who holds political views different from their own. We are hoping to use these conversations to break out of our echo-chambers and learn how to talk across difference! Pre-register here:https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/remote-via-zoom-living-room-conversations/ Email: info@heathmere.org with any […]

Join Heathmere and the Beverly Public Library for virtual screening of "Race Amity and the Other Tradition" on Monday, May 24th from 7:00-8:30 PM! This documentary seeks to expand the public discourse on race from the “blame/grievance/rejection” cycle to a view from a different lens, the lens of “amity/collaboration/access and equity.” After the viewing of […]

Join Heathmere and History Alive Inc. in celebrating past and current examples of cross-racial friendships in action! This year our theme is "friendship in action," which is a call for us all to think about what it means to work with others across race to promote racial equity and justice. There will be live spoken […]

The Heathmere Center, the Beverly Public Library and the Beverly Human Rights Committee are co-sponsoring the next dialogue in our Living Room Conversation series. After viewing a short video about the meaning and importance of Land Acknowledgement Statements, we will break up into small, facilitated dialogue groups to explore our own thoughts about this topic. […]

Deaf talent, acting, CODAs, representation… recent films and awards have brought national attention to Deafness and centered it in our cultural dialogue. Let’s gather *in-person* to have a conversation about "Deaf Representation and Deaf-Led Storytelling.” What would it mean to have more Deaf folks involved in storytelling and filmmaking, not just in terms of acting […]

The North Shore Race Amity Day Festival will take place on Saturday, June 11, 1-3pm, at the Beverly Public Library (Main) Courtyard. Support provided by the Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement, Beverly Public Library, Beverly Cultural Council, Mass Cultural Council, History Alive, Inc., and the Beverly Multifaith Coalition. This year’s festivities include: ·      Performance by […]

Want to learn more about how changes in energy could impact your home or business, but not sure where to start? Come ready to engage, reflect and learn! This Living Room Conversations event will begin with some short reflections by members of Green Beverly who will share their insights and ideas. We will then gather […]

Want to learn more about what changes in energy infrastructure may mean for your transportation? Green Beverly and guests will present and join in conversations around changes in energy in Beverly and what it may mean for you. Come ready to engage with other local residents to deepen understanding and create community connections! Free and […]

Please join us for an important conversation about antisemitism led by Rabbi Alison Adler and hosted by the Beverly Human Rights Committee. We will: Discuss the meaning of recent antisemitic events on the North Shore Invite your questions about antisemitism Explore how we can take action against antisemitism -- as individuals and in our broader […]