People, Places, and Things: 3-27-15

Trivia time for LEOThe LEO, Inc. Trivia Night was held at the Lynn Museum on March 25, sponsored by Salem Five Charitable Foundation, with supporting sponsors John’s Oil and Bridgewell, who had the winning team, including LEO board member and Bridgewell CFO Jim Low.Bridgewell beat the LHAND team in a tiebreaker for first place. The event raised money for services for Head Start parents, from English literacy to health education and job training.Top poets up for awardsThe finalists have been announced for the 11th Annual Lee Golomb Cadiff Teen Poetry Contest. From over 250 poems submitted, the judges have selected the following finalists:From Swampscott Middle School:Elif Bithell, grade 6; Annie Burgett, grade 8; Isaac Dreeben, grade 8; Alexandra Fisk, grade 8; Clara Harrington, grade 8; Aidan McMaster, grade 6; Brianna Pierce, grade 7; Odin Randell, grade 7; Olivia Reiser, grade 8; Ethan Runstadler, grade 8; Vreni Runstadler, grade 5; Bella Seligson, grade 7; Marley Schmidt, grade 8; Sarah Tribendis, grade 6; and Maddie Winklosky, grade 6.From Swampscott High School:Brandon Adelman, grade 11; Lisa Gaber, grade 12; and Ethan Smith, grade 11.The finalists will find out what prize they won at the awards ceremony Wednesday, April 29, 7 p.m., at the Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St. The award winners will read their original poetry. Dessert will be served. The public is welcome.For information, call 781-596-8867.