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Friday, Sept. 3
Candidate debate: The four Republican candidates battling in the Sept. 14 5th District congressional primary election will debate from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Haverhill City Hall in Room 202. The debate is sponsored by The Haverhill Gazette. Members of the audience will be invited to question the candidates during the second portion of the debate. Call Editor Donna Capodelupo at 978-556-8528 for information.
Saturday, Sept. 4
Inaugural passenger sail: The tall ship Friendship of Salem will travel to and participate in the annual Gloucester Schooner Festival, sponsored by Essex Heritage and the National Park Service. Tickets available first-come, first-served and range from $185 to $250. Included: six-hour sail, opportunity to help sail vessel as a volunteer and participate on supervised "watches," interact with Park Service interpreters, life of the crew and officers and the China trade that made Salem a port of international renown. Information or tickets, visit EssexHeritage.org or call Essex Heritage at 978-740-0444.
Haverhill Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Bailey Boulevard at GAR Park. Farm-fresh and local vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, herbs, flowers, jams, honey, baked goods and crafts available. Information, visit haverhillfarmersmarket.org.
Haverhill Firefighting Museum: At 75 Kenoza Ave., open 9 a.m. to noon. Weekday, group visits available by appointment. Call 978-372-4061.
Sunday, Sept. 5
Inaugural passenger sail: The tall ship Friendship of Salem will travel to and participate in the annual Gloucester Schooner Festival, sponsored by Essex Heritage and the National Park Service. Tickets available first-come, first-served and range from $185 to $250. Included: six-hour sail, opportunity to help sail vessel as a volunteer and participate on supervised "watches," interact with Park Service interpreters, life of the crew and officers and the China trade that made Salem a port of international renown. Information or tickets, visit EssexHeritage.org or call Essex Heritage at 978-740-0444.
Tuesday, Sept. 7
Auditions: For playwright Stephen Faria's "Boxed In," 7 to 9 p.m. at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. Information or appointment, call Kimm Wilkinson at 978-499-9931.
Tot-n-Tykes: "Lets Go Fly a Kite" 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, Sept. 8
Divorce support: DivorceCare, a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, will begin Sept. 8 at West Congregational Church, 767 Broadway. Sessions meet from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday night. Information, visit Divorcecare.org.
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. 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.
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.
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 www.PIKnitters.com.
REUNIONS
Haverhill High School Class of 1985: 25-year reunion will be Oct. 23 at Stevens Estate (Historic Mansion), 723 Osgood St., North Andover. Event will feature food stations, hors d'oeuvres, disc jockey and cash bar. Cost is $60 per person. Shuttle service will be available to/from Haverhill. Make checks payable to: HHS 1985. Mail to: Joe Plentzas, 13 Moccasin Path, Atkinson, NH 03811. Reserve ticket(s) by Sept. 17. For more information, e-mail kheld23@gmail.com, or call Gina at 508-648-7993. Join Facebook group "Haverhill High 1985" for updates.
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.
Art
Photography exhibit: The Newburyport Art Association Photography Interest Group present the exhibit "Visual Intention" through Sept. 6 at the Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St., Newburyport. For more information, contact Joanne Neary Morris at 978-465-0583 or jnearymorris@aol.com.
Classes: Local impressionistic/realist artist Robin Thornhill is accepting fall Pastel & Oil Painting course registrations. The course includes six semiprivate lessons open to artists interested in learning to paint form through the use of color, light and value while painting from photos or still life. Evening classes begin Monday, Sept. 13, and Friday Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Artists' Muse Studios, 9 Water St., Amesbury. Call 603-339-1000.
Firehouse paintings: "Lully Schwartz: Paintings" through Sept. 12 at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Information, call 978-462-7336 or visit firehouse.org.
Performance
Church concert: Lee Domann will appear in concert on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 471 Main St. A former parish minister of the United Methodist Church, Domann believes his mission is to share the light and love of God. For more information, visit leedomann.com.
"Lizzie Borden": The Devena Theatre Company will present "Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks" on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Amesbury Senior Center, 9 School St., Amesbury. Information, call the Amesbury Council on Aging at 978-388-8138.
Live opera: Opera Boston will perform Gian Carlo Menotti's "The Telephone" on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. Tickets are $11 adults, $9 students. Information or tickets, 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.
Singers wanted: North Regional Theatre Workshop is looking for singers to join in their annual performance of "Home for the Holidays" on Dec. 10, 11 and 12. Information, call 978-397-1481 or visit nrtwinc.com.
Comedy jugglers: The Gizmo Guys will perform on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. Tickets are $11 adults, $9 students. Information or tickets, call 978-462-7336 or visit firehouse.org.
Live entertainment: Indigo Girls will perform on Friday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, N.H. Tickets are $40 and $32. For tickets, call 603-436-2400 or visit themusichall.org.
Christmas show: 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, Dec. 15. Lunch will be at Legal Seafood, Park Plaza, Boston. Cost is $108 per person for motor coach 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 e-mail kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.
Activities
Used clothing sale: A gently used clothing sale will be held rain or shine Thursday, Sept. 9, through Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the East Hampstead Union Church, 225 E. Main Street, East Hampstead, N.H. Clothing for men and women. Large selection of boys infant and toddler clothing. Information, call 603-378-0683 or e-mail ehuc@comcast.net.
"Tea in the Garden": The Whittier Home, 86 Friend St., Amesbury, is hosting another old-fashioned "Tea in the Garden" on Friday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. Menu includes tea (hot or cold), lemonade, sandwiches and desserts. Cost is $15. For more information or reservations, call 978-388-1337 or visitwhittierhome.org.
Annual Pow-wow: The 22nd annual Intertribal Pow-wow and Native American Crafts Festival will be held Sept. 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Plug Pond on Mill Street in Haverhill. Event features live music, drumming, storytelling, games, arts and crafts, traditional food, educational tables and more. Admission is a $5 donation for adults, $4 seniors and MCNAA members, $3 children ages 4 through 12, free for children 3 and younger. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Information, call 617-642-1683, e-mail mcnaa@aol.com or visit mcnaa.org.
African dance dinner: The Greater Newburyport/Bura Alliance will hold its annual African Dinner Dance for all ages on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 25 Low St., Newburyport. Numerous African dishes will be served throughout the night and there will be a slide show, photo exhibit and auction. Music with the rhythms of East Africa will be presented by popular Kenyan disc jockey James Nyette. Proceeds fund the Newburyport/Bura Alliance projects in Bura, Kenya. Ticket are $20 adults, $10 students, free for children under 12. There will be a $40 maximum admission per family. Tickets will be available at the door or beforehand by contacting Joanna Hammond and Ted Van Nahl at 978-388-3230.
Haverhill Farmers Market: Every Saturday through Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Bailey Boulevard at GAR Park. Farm-fresh and local vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, herbs, flowers, jams, honey, baked goods and crafts available. Information, visit haverhillfarmersmarket.org.
Alzheimer's/Dementia education series: Beacon Hospice of Haverhill hosts a four-week series on Alzheimer's/dementia disease. Free. Designed to help individuals confront the challenges of coping with caring for a loved one who has an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis. Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Oxford Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center, 689 Main St. Information or registration, call Lu Bonanno at 978-372-4211.
Road rally, classic cars: Amesbury Rotary will host the second annual Road Rally and Classic Cars Night on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Amesbury Sports Park. Admission is $20. Information, call Jack Christian at 978-463-9156 or e-mail kubwajack@gmail.com.
Interfaith prayer shawl tea: Communities Together, Inc., formerly The Greater Lawrence Council of Churches, will sponsor the seventh annual Interfaith Prayer Shawl Tea at St. Augustine Parish, Center for Education and Ministry, 35 Essex St., Andover, on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP by Friday morning, Sept. 17, to Fran at the Communities Together office at 978-686-4012 or e-mail ctstaff276@comcast.net.
Rowing registration: Essex Rowing Club, Inc. is continuing registration for the fall season for middle school, high school, and adult programs. No experience necessary; introductory sessions available. Information or registration, visit essexrowing.org or call 978-208-4617.
Volunteers wanted: Greater Haverhill area Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley is looking for a variety of volunteers to assist older adults in the community. Please contact Gerry Proulx of Elder Services at 978-946-1445 if you are interested.
Trip to White Mountains: The Council on Aging is hosting an encore trip to the White Mountain Hotel in North Conway, N.H., on Oct. 14 and 15. Trip includes one-night hotel accommodation, one breakfast, one lunch, and one dinner. Travelers will enjoy an evening of entertainment, a guided sight-seeing tour of Mount Washington Valley and the Notches, a visit to Weston's Farm in Fryeburg, Maine, and admission and tour of the Castle in the Clouds. Cost is $275 per person, double occupancy. Information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390.
Walk for hospice: The 23rd annual Walk for Hospice of the North Shore will be Sunday, Oct. 24, at St. John's Preparatory School, 72 Spring St., Danvers. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m., rain or shine. People of all ages are welcome to participate and encouraged to form walking teams in memory or in honor of a loved one. More information, call the Walk Office at 978-223-9787 or visit hns.org/walk.
Balloon Festival: Haverhill Council on Aging and AAA will offer a trip to the Lake George Balloon Festival Sept. 24 to 26. For rates and details, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16, or e-mail kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.
Caribbean cruise: The Haverhill Council on Aging and AAA present a AAA Merrimack Valley Caribbean cruise, "Norwegian Epic," from Oct. 23 through Oct. 30. Itinerary includes St. Martin, St. Thomas and Nassau. Valid passport required. For rates and details, call 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16.
Hawaiian cruise: Haverhill Council on Aging and Best of Times are offering an 11-day, 10-night Hawaiian inter-island cruise from Nov. 4 through 14. For rates and details, call 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16.
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.
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 to 9:30 and Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 12:30. Kids classes are split into two age groups, with the 8- to 12-year-old class running on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. and the 12- to 18-year-old class on Fridays from 4 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 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. Two weeks remain: Let's Go Fly a Kite on Sept. 7; Carnival, Sept. 14.
YMCA kindergarten registration: The Haverhill YMCA Kindergarten Enrichment Program is 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 e-mail farinac@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.
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, CDs, DVDs and audio books. Donations may be dropped off in the gray container in the back parking lot of the church, 10 Church St., Bradford. No encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers or catalogs, 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 and 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 as 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 pickup, and tax deductible. For more information, call 888-613-2777.
Happenings at the Haverhill YMCA
Pre/postnatal 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 one through four 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 are included with registration.
Saturday Y-Night is from 6-9 p.m. for children in grades five through eight 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.
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 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 website: 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 home buyers 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.
