Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Beverly Main Streets began registration for their first annual Santa Shuffle. A mile run/walk that started out from Balance Training Studio on Rantoul Street and proceeded up School Street, along Cabot, and down Broadway back to the studio. Luckily the rain held off for the event and it was warmer than it has been in recent days. Gretchen Driscoll was kind enough to donate her studio as headquarters and many volunteers worked as Santa’s helpers to decorate, sell raffle tickets, and check in the participants. My husband, dog – Casey, and I walked along with a group of cheerful Beverly residents, including those who brought their dogs along. Carolers sang at the start of the walk, cookies and hot chocolate were sold inside; and when we returned, Santa was there to pose for pictures with the children, and a small orchestra provided lovely music. Prizes were awarded for best costume and the raffle winner was drawn. All in all a merry start to what we hope will be an annual fun event by Beverly Main Streets.
