Want to Play Babe Ruth Baseball This Spring? Sign Up Saturday

Today is Thursday, Jan. 23. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Sign-ups for Peabody Babe Ruth baseball are this Saturday at the Higgins Middle School. The league is for ages 13-15. Birth certificates are needed to register for any new players to the league. You can also register by mail or online. See here for more details.
2. The city's Health Department says it has a limited amount of shingles vaccine for Peabody residents who are uninsured or underinsured. If you're 65 or older and interested in getting a shot, call the office at 978-538-5931 to be screened for eligibility.
3. State Sen. Joan Lovely will be holding office hours for constituents Friday at City Hall (9 a.m.).
4. Dr. Ellen Blomerth will share her story as a breast cancer survivor Saturday at the Danvers library. Blomerth will also discuss her book about surviving a year of cancer treatments by blending medical and natural therapies. She practices as a chiropractor in Peabody and lives in Danvers.
5. Aviv Centers for Living will be celebrating Tu B’Shvat with a program designed for adults on Saturday. You can find more details here.