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ThursDAY, July 1

Children's program: "Family Game Night" at 7 p.m. at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. All ages welcome. Information, call Children's Room assistant Gael Nappa at 978-373-1586, ext. 626, or visit haverhillpl.org.

FriDAY, July 2

Children's program: "Go Green!" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. Decorate a reusable book bag. Bags provided. Ages 5 and up welcome. Information, call Children's Room assistant Gael Nappa at 978-373-1586, ext. 626, or visit haverhillpl.org.

Saturday, July 3

Haverhill Firefighting Museum: At 75 Kenoza Ave., open 9 a.m. to noon. Weekday, group visits available by appointment. Call 978-372-4061.

Monday, July 5

Walking group: Council on Aging walking group meets at 9 a.m. at the Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St. All ages welcome. Information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16.

Tuesday, July 6

Tot-n-Tykes: "Paint, Splatter & Mess, Oh My!" at Winnekenni Castle from 10 a.m. to noon at 347 Kenoza Ave. Cost is $5 per child. Registration is available at winnekenni.com/schedule or imaginethat.com/WinnekenniCastle.

Business assistance: Service Corps of Retired Executives — SCORE — offers free, confidential help to individuals starting a business or already in business from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce temporary office in the Landmark Building, Merrimack Street.

WEDNESDAY, July 7

Children's program: Bird Watching Program and Scavenger Hunt Kickoff from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. Ages 5 and up welcome. Information, call Children's Room assistant Gael Nappa at 978-373-1586, ext. 626, or visit haverhillpl.org.

Live music: Pianist Bob Allison hosts a piano bar with classic songs from the Great American Song Book from 7 to 9 p.m., performing with the Lighthouse Trio and Friends, at Hobo's Cafe, 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. No cover charge. Call 978-255-2558 or visit CasablancaPiano.com.

Zumba for seniors: Haverhill Recreation Department offers a Zumba Fusion class geared toward baby boomers and seniors at 10:30 a.m. at the Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Room 45. Instructor will be Vanessa Underwood of Underwood's Sports and Fitness. Cost is $5 per session. Information, call Kathy or Rita at 974-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16, or email kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.

Golf clinic: Haverhill Recreation Department and the Council on Aging weekly golf clinic at 10 a.m. with Ted Murphy at Murphy's Garrison Par 3 Golf Center, 660 Hilldale. Golf clubs provided. Cost is $10 per week.

Walking group: Council on Aging walking group meets at 9 a.m. at the Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St. All ages welcome. Information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16.

Line-dancing classes: At All Saints Parish, 120 Bellevue Ave., 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. All are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Call 978-374-6001.

Pottery class: Council on Aging will hold a pottery class at 10 a.m. at the Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St. Taught by potter Flyn Costello. Open to all levels and will feature basic-hand-building techniques. Fee is $5 per session. Information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16.

Knitting and crocheting classes: Plum Island Knitters weekly classes at All Saints Church in Haverhill from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $65 for four classes, which are limited to eight students. Drop-in sessions are $15 each, but require that you call for availability. All levels from beginner to expert in knitting and crochet are welcome to participate. Registration is required. Information, call 978-255-1130 or e-mail PIKnitters@comcast.net or visit PIKnitters.com.

REUNIONS

The Haverhill High and Trade Schools, Class of 1949: is planning a 61-year reunion luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Roma Restaurant in Bradford. At its 60-year reunion, the class donated $2,200 to the HHS/TS Class of 1949 Book Fund at the Haverhill Public Library and will again be soliciting donations from classmates for this fund. Questions regarding the book fund may be directed to Gloria Healey Ross at 978-372-4757. Information on the reunion, call Jeannette Allard Sauriol at 978-372-9240 or email EJSauriol@aol.com.

Haverhill High School Class of 1985: 25-year reunion will be held on Oct. 23 at Stevens Estate (Historic Mansion), North Andover. Food stations and hors d'oeuvres, DJ, cash bar. A block of rooms will be available at Comfort Suites in Haverhill. Shuttle service available at additional cost. Ticket price TBD. Information, call 508-648-7933 or email kheld23@gmail.com.

Haverhill High/Trade School Class of 1939 and 1940: will hold their 70-year and 71-year reunion on Friday, Sept. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Michael's Function Hall, 12 Alpha St. Tickets are $15 per person, due by July 1. Information, contact Jane (Donahue) Murphy at 978-374-9393.

Haverhill High, Trade and St. James High School Class of 1945: 65th class reunion banquet on Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Michael's Function Hall in Haverhill. Cost is $30 per person. For more information, call Attilio Carbone at 978-373-5756 or Michael Der Boghosian at 978-373-3597.

Retired Whittier Vocational High School teachers and employees: Any retired employees and teachers from Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School interested in planning or attending a reunion should call Phil McCaughey at 978-372-9236 or George Manghis at 321-720-3673.

USS Columbus shipmates reconnect: Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus (CA-74/CG-12) from 1944 through 1976 and the USS Columbus SSN-762 past and present who would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends or make new ones, contact Allen R. Hope at 260-486-2221 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time or e-mail hope4391@comcast.net.

Tenney High School Class of 1970: 40th reunion, Saturday, Oct. 16, at Michael's Function Hall, formerly Pat's Beef House. Cost to be determined. Send contact info to tenneyclassof70@yahoo.com. For information, call Peg Hoegen Grassi at 978-682-5743

arts

Artist submissions wanted: Submissions of artists' work are wanted for Firehouse Gallery exhibitions. Deadline is Monday, Aug. 16, by 5 p.m. For more information, call 978-462-7336 or visit firehouse.org.

Live music: Pianist Bob Allison hosts a piano bar with classic songs from the Great American Song Book on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m., performing with the Lighthouse Trio and Friends show the first Wednesday of every month, at Hobo's Cafe, 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. No cover charge. Call 978-255-2558 or visit CasablancaPiano.com.

Ancient Maya artworks: At the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem now through July 18. The exhibition, titled Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea, reveals and interprets the importance of water to the ancient Maya. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and holiday Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $11 students. Members, youth under 16 and residents of Salem have free general admission. Call 866-745-1876 or visit pem.org for more information.

Activities

Children's program: "Family Game Night" on July 8, 15 and 22 at 7 p.m. at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. All ages welcome. Information, call Children's Room assistant Gael Nappa at 978-373-1586, ext. 626, or visit haverhillpl.org.

Children's program: "Make a Fairy House" on July 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. Designed for kids in grades one through three. Registration required. Information or registration, call Children's Room assistant Gael Nappa at 978-373-1586, ext. 626, or visit haverhillpl.org.

Tea in the Garden series: John Greenleaf Whittier Home Museum will host its first Tea on Friday, July 9, at 2 p.m. at the Whittier Home, 86 Friend St., Amesbury. Deadline for reservations is July 7. Admission is a $15 donation per person. Information or reservations, call 978-388-1337 or visit whittierhome.org.

Children's program: Seacoast Science Center presents "The North American Lobster" on July 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. Designed for elementary students, ages 6 through 12. Registration required. Information or registration, call Children's Room assistant Gael Nappa at 978-373-1586, ext. 626, or visit haverhillpl.org.

Children's program: Design a "Go Green!" poster on July 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. All ages welcome. Information, call Children's Room assistant Gael Nappa at 978-373-1586, ext. 626, or visit haverhillpl.org.

The Merrimack Valley Tea Party: will hold its monthly meeting, "Winning in November," on Wednesday, July 14, at 7 p.m. in the VFW Hall, 32 Park Street, North Andover. Special Guest Speaker will be Chip Faulkner, Citizens for Limited Taxation associate director. For more information, call Mike Mosca at 978-681-1890.

Children's program: Chalk drawing art gallery and bubbles on July 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. Create works of art on pavement and frolic with bubbles. All ages welcome. Information, call Children's Room assistant Gael Nappa at 978-373-1586, ext. 626, or visit haverhillpl.org.

Lowell Spinners game: The Recreation Department and Council on Aging are selling tickets to the Lowell Spinners game on Monday, July 12, at 7 p.m. Grandparents will receive a complimentary hot dog and soda. Transportation not included. Information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16, or email kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.

Victorian tea: The seventh annual Victorian Tea will be held Saturday, July 17, at 11 a.m., rain or shine, at the East Hampstead Union Church, 225 East Main St., East Hampstead, N.H. Event features music, finger sandwiches, dessert and a selection of teas. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children ages 4 through 12. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. All are welcome. Tickets or information, call Joan at 603-642-7174.

Live entertainment: Five O'Clock Shadow will perform on Saturday, July 17, at 8 p.m. at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport. Tickets are $20 adults, $18 students, seniors and members. Information or tickets, call 978-462-7336 or visit firehouse.org.

Live entertainment: Before the Crash will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday, July 17, at SurfSide5 Beach Bar & Grill, 25 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. Information, call 978-463-9222 or visit surfside5.com.

Live entertainment: Mugsy will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, July 18, at SurfSide5 Beach Bar & Grill, 25 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. Information, call 978-463-9222 or visit surfside5.com.

Live entertainment: Hot Like Fire and The Reggae Sunday Island Beach Party from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 19 and 26, at SurfSide5 Beach Bar & Grill, 25 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. Information, call 978-463-9222 or visit surfside5.com.

Vacation Bible School: July 12 to 16, 6 to 8 p.m. God's Great Get-Together. No-cost, program offers music, crafts, storytelling, science and games. All ages are welcome. First Presbyterian Church, 346 Broadway, Haverhill. Call 603-329-4585 or e-mail fpcvbs@gmail.com.

Golf-auction spectacular: Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce presents its annual golf-auction summer spectacular on July 19 at the Indian Ridge Country Club in Andover. The 7:30 a.m. morning flight includes continental breakfast, lunch, dinner with carving station, cart, golf, pool, tennis and free sports gift. The 1 p.m. afternoon flight includes lunch, dinner with carving station, cart, golf, pool, tennis and free sports gift. Information or registration, visit merrimackvalleychamber.com.

Children's program: Storytime in the Park on July 20 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave. Bring a blanket or chairs and a picnic. All ages welcome. Information, call Haverhill Public Library Children's Room assistant Gael Nappa at 978-373-1586, ext. 626, or visit haverhillpl.org.

Children's program: Fun and games in Spanish on July 21 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. All ages welcome. Information, call Children's Room assistant Gael Nappa at 978-373-1586, ext. 626, or visit haverhillpl.org.

Live entertainment: Sargent John from 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday, July 24, at SurfSide5 Beach Bar & Grill, 25 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. Information, call 978-463-9222 or visit surfside5.com.

Live entertainment: Mystic Blue from 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, July 25, at SurfSide5 Beach Bar & Grill, 25 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. Information, call 978-463-9222 or visit surfside5.com.

Fenway Park tour: Council on Aging and Fox Tours offer a trip to Fenway Park on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Trip includes a narrated Fenway Park tour and visits to the USS Constitution and Quincy Market. Cost is $39 per person. Lunch is on your own. Information or reservations, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16, or email kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.

Balloon Festival: Haverhill Council on Aging and AAA will offer a trip to the Lake George Balloon Festival Sept. 24 to 26. Trip includes two nights at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel, two breakfasts, one dinner, one brunch, guided tour of Saratoga Racetrack, and a cruise on Lake George. Cost is $409 per person double occupancy and includes admission to all attractions. Information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16, or email kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.

Christmas performance: Haverhill Council on Aging and Bethany Communities are planning a trip to the The Wang Theatre to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular matinee performance on Wednesday, December 15. Lunch will be at Legal Seafood, Park Plaza, Boston. Cost is $108 per person for motorcoach transportation, lunch and show. Information, call Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16, or Darlene Sutton at 978-374-2165 or email kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.

Golf clinic: Haverhill Recreation Department and the Council on Aging will offer weekly golf clinics on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. with Ted Murphy at Murphy's Garrison Par 3 Golf Center, 660 Hilldale. Golf clubs provided. Cost is $10 per week.

Walking group: Council on Aging walking group meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St. All ages welcome. Information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16.

Zumba for seniors: Haverhill Recreation Department offers a Zumba Fusion class geared toward baby boomers and seniors on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Room 45. Instructor will be Vanessa Underwood of Underwood's Sports and Fitness. Cost is $5 per session. Information, call Kathy or Rita at 974-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16, or email kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.

Pottery class: Council on Aging will hold a pottery class on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St. Taught by potter Flyn Costello. Open to all levels and will feature basic-hand-building techniques. Fee is $5 per session. Information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16.

Pottery classes for all ages and abilities: Purple Sage Pottery in Merrimac offers classes for all ages and abilities. Adult classes are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kids classes are split into two age groups, with the 8 to 12 year old class running on Tuesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. and the 12 to 18 year old class on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visit purplesagepottery.com or call 978-346-9978.

Beginner internet classes: Learn your way around the Internet by taking free beginning Internet classes offered by the Haverhill Public Library. Classes are small, offer individual attention and hands-on practice. Drop by the Reference and Information desk or call 978-373-1586, ext. 608.

Business assistance: Service Corps of Retired Executives — SCORE — offers free, confidential help to individuals starting a business or already in business. Sessions are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce. Until the Chamber's home at 87 Winter St. is rehabilitated, sessions will be in the Chamber's temporary office in the Landmark Building, Merrimack Street.

Line-dancing classes: At All Saints Parish, 120 Bellevue Ave., 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Wednesdays. All are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Call 978-374-6001.

Art workshop: Mark Hayden and Joan Rademacher offer art lessons at First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford, 9 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. All welcome. A $5 contribution is appreciated. Call 978-374-1114.

Greater Haverhill Poets Society: The Poets Society meets the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at Haverhill Public Library. New members are welcome.

Knitting and crocheting classes: Plum Island Knitters hold weekly classes at All Saints Church in Haverhill. Classes meet Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $65 for four classes, which are limited to eight students. Drop-in sessions are $15 each, but require that you call for availability. All levels from beginner to expert in knitting and crochet are welcome to participate. Registration is required. Plum Island Knitters supports the Katydid Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps adults with autism and operates a home in Haverhill. Gift certificates for classes in Haverhill and Newburyport are available. For more information, call 978-255-1130 or e-mail PIKnitters@comcast.net. Visit PIKnitters.com

Yoga classes: Caring Hands Center for Massage and Wellbeing offers yoga classes for all levels of experience at its yoga studio at 55 Wingate St. The first class is free and packages are available. To register, call Cindy Brown at 978-835-8497 or e-mail yoga4stressreduction@yahoo.com. Class schedule: Mondays, all levels yoga class from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.; Tuesdays, beginners yoga classes from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. and from 7 to 8:15 p.m.; Thursdays, all levels yoga class from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.; Saturdays, all levels yoga class from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.

Families

Tot-n-Tykes Tuesdays: at Winnekenni Castle now through Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at 347 Kenoza Ave. Activities will change each week and will be based on a specific theme for the week. In addition, children will have the opportunity to dance, sing and play instruments. Cost is $5 per child. Preregistration is available at winnekenni.com/schedule or imaginethat.com/WinnekenniCastle. Schedule: Christmas in July July 13; I Scream, U Scream, We're All Making Ice-Cream! July 20; Feathers & Fur July 27; Teddy Bear Hospital Aug. 3; Peace, Love & Tie Dye Aug. 10; Balls & Ramps Aug. 17; Touch a Truck Aug. 24; Little Picasso Aug. 31; Let's Go Fly a Kite Sept. 7; Carnival Sept. 14.

YMCA kindergarten registration: The Haverhill YMCA Kindergarten Enrichment Program is now accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 school year. The program wraps around the traditional school day, allowing parents to drop their kids off at the YMCA before school and pick them up at the Y after school. The Y transports children to and from school at the appropriate times to all Haverhill Public Schools, St. Joseph's and Hill View Montessori schools. More information, contact Colette Farina at 978-374-0506, ext. 1617 or emailfarinac@northshoreymca.org.

Fit 'n' Fun after-school program: At Cedarland Family Fun Center, 931 Boston Road, for children in grades one through five. Indoor and outdoor activities vary by season. Call program director Beth Bailey at 978-373-1596 for registration, transportation and cost information.

Happenings at the Haverhill YMCA

Pre/post natal exercise class for women who are pregnant or have recently given birth are Mondays at 4:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. Classes feature extensive warm-up and cool down along with pulse monitored aerobic portion and strength and flexibility exercises. Cost is $35 for members and $53 for others.

Gymnastic classes are offered for children ages 1 and up, including fun Parent and Tot classes for children under the age of 3. Children can experience tumbling, hanging and swinging on the bars, balance beam walking, parachute play and other fun activities. Starting at age 3, gymnastics basics are introduced through fun and exciting techniques. Classes build on basic skills and advance to competition team levels.

School Vacation Fun Days feature supervised activities and themes in the pool, gym, gymnastic center, rock-climbing and activity rooms. Full and half day rates are available.

Friday Fun Night is from 6 to 9 p.m. for children in grades 1-4 and features supervised and themed usage of the pool, rock wall, gymnasium, volleyball court and gymnastics center, dodge ball tournaments, face painting, crafts, tumble track and trampoline and more. Pizza and a drink is included with registration.

Saturday Y-Night is from 6-9 p.m. for children in grades 5-8 and includes the use of the pool, gym, gymnastics, rock climbing and the Youth & Teen Center and features gladiator tournaments, gamer tournaments, demos rock band and more. Participants have the freedom to move and choose what they are interested in. Pizza is $1 per slice.

For more information about any of these programs, call the YMCA at 978-374-0506 or visit online at northshoreymca.org.

The YMCA is at 81 Winter St. For more information, call 978-374-0506, ext. 130. You can also e-mail fullert@northshoreymca.org. Visit online at northshoreymca.org.

Ways to Give

Children's clothing needed: Ruth's House has a dire need for infants clothing, especially infants to 24 months, boys and girls summer clothing, all sizes. Drop donations at 30 Lafayette Square Thursdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Store hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 978-521-5575.

Book fundraiser: The First Church of Christ Bradford is raising money through the collection of new and used books, videos, CD's, DVD's and audio books. Donations may be dropped off in the gray container in the back parking lot of the church, 10 Church Street, Bradford. No encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers and catalogues please.

The church will be paid on an ongoing basis for all items collected in the donation container and all funds raised will benefit the general funding of the church. In addition, many of these collected books will be donated to schools, libraries, sent overseas to the troops and sold in book sales to benefit local nonprofit groups. For more information, call 978-396-6026.

Help sick or injured pets: Donate to Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley to replenish its fund to save sick or injured cats and dogs. Visit insiderpages.com/fundraisers/Animal-Rescue-Merrimack-Valley. Restaurant reviews result in donations to animal charity. Donations can also be made online at armv.org or by mailing a check to ARMV, P.O. Box 8006, Bradford, MA 01835.

Host families needed: Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange seeks community representatives and host families. Information, Anne Ring, 866-462-3423 or visit afice.org.

Kids Helping Kids: Students and their families at Little Sprouts Child Enrichment Centers are accepting gift donations for Debbie's Treasure Chest, a charity developed by three adopted girls, ages 8, 11 and 12, which targets the "forgotten kids" in state Department of Social Services custody. To donate, e-mail jtodisco@littlesprouts.com. For more information, call 781-929-2858.

Vehicle donations needed: Anyone who would like old cars removed from their yards free of charge, or would like a quick alternative to selling or trading their vehicle, can donate them to various organizations in the community. The Haverhill Boys and Girls Club is running a car campaign to raise money to help sustain its various programs through donations of unwanted vehicles. To donate a vehicle, call 1-800-246-0493. If your vehicle is accepted, it will be picked up free of charge in just a few days. The fair market value of the donation may be considered a charitable contribution for income-tax purposes. For the Melanoma Foundation, everyone who donates a car or truck, running or not, will get a receipt for a tax deduction. To make a donation, call Cars Helping America at 866-949-3668 and specify that you have a car to donate to the Melanoma Foundation. Your car, truck or camper may be worth more as a donation than a trade in and will benefit blind and vision impaired persons in Massachusetts by donating to Massachusetts Association for the Blind. This is a free tow, quick pick up and tax deductible. For more information, call 888-613-2777.

Places to Visit

Public Library hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays. For more information, call 978-373-1586 or visit haverhillpl.org.

The Haverhill Firefighting Museum, 75 Kenoza Ave.: Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Weekday and group visits are available by appointment. For more information, call 978-372-4061.

John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace: Open Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m.; Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for students under 18 and a $10 maximum for a family. For more information, call 978-373-3979.

The Buttonwoods Museum/Haverhill Historical Society: Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Tours by appointment only. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for ages 7 to 17 and free for children 7 and under. For details, call 978-374-4626.

Other

Dog licences available: Dog licences for 2009 are available in the City Clerk's Office in City Hall. The fee for all male and female dogs is $20 and the fee for all spayed female and neutered male dogs is $15. Application forms are available online at ci.haverhill.ma.us. Click on the link to "Departments" and then "City Clerk." Please provide a current rabies vaccination record and spaying/neutering certificate when licensing your dog. Late fines will be charged for the time the dog is not licensed starting at $10 after May 31, $15 after June 30 and $25 after July 31. For more information, call 978-374-2312.

The Haverhill Cultural Council invites all Haverhill arts organizations to submit notice of events to the council's Web site: ci.haverhill.ma.us, under "Human Services Department." To submit events or for information, call 978-374-4500, ext. 31, or e-mail culturalcouncil@cityofhaverhill.com.

Affordable housing units: Three discounted condominiums for low- and moderate-income, first-time homebuyers at Riverside Place, Washington Street. Sold for $181,395. Call Richard Lynch, Community Action, 978-373-1971 for income restrictions and information. Applications available Community Action office, 145 Essex St.

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Volunteers needed: The Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge needs volunteers to help staff The Plover's Nest gift shop and bookstore at the Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center. The store is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers needed to help customers and act as cashiers during those times. Training will be provided. For more information or to volunteer, call Kate Toniolo at 978-465-5753.

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. For more information or to register for an event, call 978-465-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov. All programs are free but space is limited and advanced registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Registration is not complete until you have received confirmation from a staff member.