Thursday, March 6
Lecture: "What is Christian Science and How Does it Heal?" at 7 p.m. at Northern Essex Community College in the Technology Center, 100 Elliott St. Free and presented by the Christian Science Church in Newburyport. For more information, call 978-465-0286.
Friday, March 7
Benefit/Tribute for the Adam F. Troy Memorial Fund from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Haverhill High School Auditorium. There will be musical performances by the band Hysteria and other high school students. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 students. For tickets or more information, call Karen DiPietro at 978-374-2050 or Terry Hart at 978-987-6540.
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Treble Chorus of New England presents Engelbert Humperdinck's opera "Hansel & Gretel" at 7 p.m. at Timberlane Performing Arts Center, 40 Greenough Road, Plaistow, N.H. Haverhill residents singing in this production include Alicia Rose Benvenuti, Amanda Roy and Daniel Smith. General admission is $5. For tickets, call 978-837-5461 or visit www.treblechorus.com.
Saturday, March 8
Corned beef and cabbage dinner at 5 and 6 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in the church function hall, 110 Lincoln Ave. Dinner includes corned beef, cabbage, Irish bread, coffee, tea, soda, juice, water and desserts. There will also be a 50/50 raffle at each seating and Irish music. For more information, call Roberta Alicata at 978-373-7480.
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Art workshop: Instructors Mark Hayden and Joan Rademacher offer art lessons at the First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford, from 9 a.m. to noon. All are welcome. A $5 contribution is greatly appreciated. For more information, call 978-374-1114.
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Sleigh rides from 10 a.m. to dusk at Kimball Farm, 791 East Broadway, on handcrafted sleighs pulled by a team of Belgian draft horses. Cost is $15 per person or $125 to reserve a sleigh that holds up to 14 passengers. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-521-3990.
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The Haverhill Firefighting Museum, 75 Kenoza Ave., is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Weekday and group visits are available by appointment. For information, call 978-372-4061.
Sunday, March 9
Sleigh rides from 10 a.m. to dusk at Kimball Farm, 791 East Broadway, on handcrafted sleighs pulled by a team of Belgian draft horses. Cost is $15 per person or $125 to reserve a sleigh that holds up to 14 passengers. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-521-3990.
Organ and choral music of J.S. Bach with organist George Bozeman and Trinity Episcopal Choir, 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 26 White St. Admission free. Part of the Beatrice and Harold Rogers Memorial Recital Series. Information, call 978-372-4244 or trntymusic@verizon.net.
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Traditional Irish music from 2 to 6 p.m. hosted by Paul Harty and Herb Smooth at J.P. McBride's, 27 Lafayette Square. An Irish breakfast will be served from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 978-469-8011.
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VMA Skating School from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Ice Arena. All levels and abilities from age 4 through adult are welcome. For more information, call Dan at 978-373-9351 or e-mail vmassdirector@verizon.net.
Monday, March 10
Forty-Fives tournament at 8:15 p.m. at The Peddler's Daughter, 45 Wingate St. Participation is free. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. For more information, call Charles Wheeler at 978-994-0975.
Tuesday, March 11
Live entertainment: "On the Rocks" with Elle Gallo will perform from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. at J.P. McBride's, 27 Lafayette Square. For more information, call 978-469-8011.
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Trivia night at 9 p.m. at the Peddler's Daughter, 45 Wingate St. For information, call 978-372-9555 or visit www.thepeddlersdaughter.com.
Wednesday, March 12
The Haverhill Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Oriental Garden Restaurant in Westgate Plaza. Newly elected members of the ward committees are asked to attend to form the new city committee. Registered Republicans who are interested in joining the committees are invited to attend. The meeting agenda includes a discussion of the election of delegates to the national convention. For more information, call Jack Roy at 978-314-9189.
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"What's Good About Anger," an adult anger management class, will meet Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, in Room 301, through March 26. This class is open to all adults who would like to better manage their anger. Those ordered by the Haverhill court to attend anger management classes may receive a signed certificate after successful completion. The Instructor will be Rev. Philip Meher, senior pastor of Haverhill Alliance Church. The class is limited to 25 students. The cost is $35, which includes a book and a notebook. For more information, or to register, call 978-374-0646.
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Line-dancing classes from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at All Saints Parish, 120 Bellevue Ave. All are welcome. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. For more information, call 978-374-6001.
Knitting and crocheting classes through Plum Island Knitters from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church, Blaisdell Street. Cost of a four-week session is $65; 12 weekly sessions cost $180. Plum Island Knitters supports the Katydid Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps adults with autism. For information or to register, call 978-255-1130 or e-mail PIKnitters@comcast.net.
Thursday, March 13
Council on Aging St. Patrick's Day party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DiBurro's of Ward Hill. E.J. Ouellette and the Irish Maggies will provide live entertainment, and a traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage will be served. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Presentation of the D. Raymond Taffe Award will take place. There are 300 tickets available to Haverhill seniors at $7 each. Nonseniors and out-of-town seniors may purchase tickets for $16 each. Tables of 10 may be reserved. Tickets are available at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St. For more information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390.
Friday, March 14
Aleutian Island World War II veterans reunion in Worcester. All service branches are welcome. For a registration or more information, send self-addressed, stamped envelope to P.O. Box 19186, Plantation, FL 33318; or e-mail williwawal@aol.com.
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Appraisal event: The Haverhill/Merrimack Valley Soroptimists will hold an auction appraisal event from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pentucket Bank. The first 50 attendees will be eligible to have one treasure evaluated by a professional appraiser for $25. Tickets for observers for $15. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Reservations necessary because of the time limit and space constraints. For more information, call Jeanne Canovitch at 978-372-8918.
Spring gift fair: The residents of Hannah Duston Healthcare Center, 126 Monument St., are holding a multi-vendor spring gift fair from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the activities room. Proceeds from this event will help support the resident activities fund. Vendors include Rosemont Station, Easter and Spring Gifts of Merrimack Valley Hospital, Ellen Mailloux's homemade holiday bags, Maria Latorre's homemade glass crosses and items and Michelle Nutter's silk flower arrangements. Anyone interested in table space can call 978 373-1747, ext. 228.
Saturday, March 15
Indoor flea market and rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Portland St. Baptist Church, 200 Main St., behind Advance Auto Parts. Space and/or tables still available. For more information, call 978-994-0734 or 978-372-0920.
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Spring gift fair: The residents of Hannah Duston Healthcare Center, 126 Monument St., are holding a multi-vendor spring gift fair from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the activities room. Proceeds from this event will help support the resident activities fund. Vendors include Rosemont Station, Easter and Spring Gifts of Merrimack Valley Hospital, Ellen Mailloux's homemade holiday bags, Maria Latorre's homemade glass crosses and items and Michelle Nutter's silk flower arrangements. Anyone interested in table space can call 978 373-1747, ext. 228.
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Greater Haverhill Poets Society will meet at 10 a.m. at Haverhill Public Library. New members are always welcome.
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Sleigh rides from 10 a.m. to dusk at Kimball Farm, 791 East Broadway, on handcrafted sleighs pulled by a team of Belgian draft horses. Cost is $15 per person or $125 to reserve a sleigh that holds up to 14 passengers. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-521-3990.
The Haverhill Firefighting Museum, 75 Kenoza Ave., is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Weekday and group visits are available by appointment. For information, call 978-372-4061.
Sunday, March 16
Spring gift fair: The residents of Hannah Duston Healthcare Center, 126 Monument St., are holding a multi-vendor spring gift fair from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the activities room. Proceeds from this event will help support the resident activities fund. Vendors include Rosemont Station, Easter and Spring Gifts of Merrimack Valley Hospital, Ellen Mailloux's homemade holiday bags, Maria Latorre's homemade glass crosses and items and Michelle Nutter's silk flower arrangements. Anyone interested in table space can call 978 373-1747, ext. 228.
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Sleigh rides from 10 a.m. to dusk at Kimball Farm, 791 East Broadway, on handcrafted sleighs pulled by a team of Belgian draft horses. Cost is $15 per person or $125 to reserve a sleigh that holds up to 14 passengers. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-521-3990.
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Traditional Irish music from 2 to 6 p.m. hosted by Paul Harty and Herb Smooth at J.P. McBride's, 27 Lafayette Square. An Irish breakfast will be served from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 978-469-8011.
SIGN-UPS
The Haverhill YMCA is now accepting registrations for it's Youth Floor Hockey League. The league is open to boys and girls in grades one through eight. Games will be held on Saturdays. For more information, call Ryan Allen at 978-374-0506 or e-mail allenr@northshoreymca.org.
Annual Tribute to Women Luncheon on May 28 at DiBurro's of Ward Hill. Social preview will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon, lunch program from noon to 2 p.m. Honorary chairwoman is Maria Stephanos, anchor for FOX25 News. Tickets are $45 adults, $25 students and are available by mail or in person at the YWCA on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call 978-374-6121.
U.S Navy Reunions: USS Mauna Kea (AE-22) on April 17 in Branson, Mo. For more information, contact Roy Henson at AE-22@HullNumber.com. USS Hornet (CV-8) on April 17 in Virginia Beach, Va. For more information, contact Fred Branyan at CV-8@HullNumber.com. USS Francis Scott Key (SSBN-657) on April 24 in New London, Conn. For more information, contact Al Singleman at SSBN-657@HullNumber.com. USS ATKA (AGB-3) on May 1 at Fort Mitchell, Ky. For more information, contact Carl Brown at AGB-3@HullNumber.com. USS San Diego (AFS-6) on May 15 in Norfolk, Va. For more information, contact Walter Cox at AFS-6@HullNumber.com.
St. Joseph's Hospital Reunion Committee is planning a second family reunion that will be held on May 9 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Lenzi's Mill House in Dracut. For tickets or more information, call Annette at 978-957-4772 or Therese Forest at 978-458-9365.
Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society will host a rabies and microchipping clinic on Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Newburyport Department of Public Works, 16 Perry Way, Newburyport. Rabies vaccines cost $5 and microchip identifications cost $30. Pet owners are asked to bring a currant rabies certificate if their pet will be receiving a three-year vaccination. All dogs must be leashed and cats must be in carriers. For more information, call 978-462-0760 or visit www.mrfrs.org.
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Class reunion: The 65th reunion of Haverhill High School and Haverhill Trade School Class of 1943 will be Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at DiBurro's Function Facility, 887 Boston Road. For more information or to help supply the current addresses of classmates, call Richard E. Hubley at 603-974-0818 or Allie Peters Kakides at 978-374-8289.
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Baby Boomer adventure trip: Haverhill Recreation Department is planning an eight-day Paragon Tours trip to the imperial cities of Vienna and Prague departing from Boston on Monday, Dec. 1. This is the first in a series of trips to accommodate the active retiree with an interest in seeing the world. Cost is $1,899 per person double occupancy, $2,249 per person single occupancy and $1,899 per person triple occupancy. Includes round-trip airfare, concert at the Schonborn Orangery, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Mariazell, Prague Castle and shopping. A valid passport is required. For more information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390.
"What's Good About Anger," an adult anger management class, will meet Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, in Room 301, through March 26. This class is open to all adults who would like to better manage their anger. Those ordered by the Haverhill court to attend anger management classes may receive a signed certificate after successful completion. The Instructor will be Rev. Philip Meher, senior pastor of Haverhill Alliance Church. The class is limited to 25 students. The cost is $35, which includes a book and a notebook. For more information, or to register, call 978-374-0646.
St. Patrick's party day trip on Monday, March 17 to The Beacon Resort in the White Mountains in Lincoln, N.H., presented by Margie & Friends. The bus will depart Building 19 at 9 a.m. and return at approximately 6 p.m. The group will arrive at The Beacon Resort around 11:30 a.m. and enjoy the all new St. Patrick's Family Style Luncheon, featuring corned beef, baked chicken, red potatoes, boiled onions, carrots, cabbage and pasta. The 2008 Irish Show featuring Irish step dancers will follow. Cost is $58. For more information or to register, call Marge Brewer at 978-373-5903.
Exchange Club of Haverhill's Annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast to benefit child abuse prevention programs will be Monday, March 17 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at DiBurro's Function Facility, Ward Hill. The event will feature food, music by The Square Riggers, raffle prizes, Irish blarney, comedy and entertainment. Tickets are $25 each. For more information, call Rick Barry at 978-372-9311.
Red Sox trips: Trip to the Sky Dome Baseball Stadium in Toronto, Canada, to see the Red Sox play the Blue Jays. The bus will leave on April 4 at 7 a.m. and return in the early evening on April 6. The trip includes a day of sightseeing at Niagara Falls and possibly a trip to Niagara's new casino. Hotel accommodations are at the Travelodge at Niagara Falls. Transportation is provided. Cost is $249 per person, double occupancy; $245 triple occupancy; $329 single occupancy; meals not included. Trip to Camden Yards to see the Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles May 30 through June 1. The trip includes a day of sightseeing in Washington, D.C. The tour will visit the Capitol Mall's war memorials, the Smithsonian museums and more, then end with an illuminated tour of the presidential monuments. Hotel accommodations are at Hilton McLean Hotel. Transportation provided by motor coach, which will leave on May 30 at 7 a.m. and return in the early evening on June 1. Cost is $249 per person, double occupancy; $245 triple occupancy; $329 single occupancy. All meals are on your own. For reservations or more information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390.
Children's program: Drop-in Bilingual Family Story time Tuesday, March 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cavallaro Room at the Haverhill Public Library. Several stories will be read, using both English and Spanish, and some activity that relates to the stories will be planned. This program is geared towards all ages. Registration is not required. For more information or to register, call Gael Nappa at 978-373-1586 ext. 630.
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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 Department of Social Services custody. To donate, e-mail jtodisco@littlesprouts.com. For more information, call 781-929-2858.
Class reunion: Haverhill High School Class of 1988 will celebrate its 20-year reunion Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Sheraton Ferncroft Resort, Danvers. Missing classmates are being sought. For more information, e-mail Doug Brochetti at dbrochetti@bellsouth.net
Heating assistance: Community Action Inc. will receive over $1.5 million in federal, state and local grants to help low-income families pay their heating bills between now and Wed., April 30. Communities served include Haverhill, Amesbury, Newburyport, Groveland, Merrimac, Boxford, Georgetown, West Newbury, Newbury, Salisbury and Rowley. Residents whose heat is included in their rent may qualify for a 30 percent payment of their monthly rent from November to April. Haverhill residents may qualify for an additional grant of up to $300 once their federal funds are exhausted. Participants also qualify for utility discounts up to 20 percent if they are customers of KeySpan Energy Delivery, National Grid and Verizon. For more information, call Community Action at 978-373-1971.
Affordable units available: Three discounted condominiums are available for low- and moderate-income, first-time home buyers at the new development Riverside Place on Washington Street. The units are being sold for $181,395. Maximum annual income for a single person is $41,700; two-person household is $47,700; three-person household is $53,650; four-person household is $59,600. A deed rider will restrict the resale value of the homes to ensure the units will remain available to future low- and moderate-income buyers. Applications are available at the Community Action main office, 145 Essex St. For more information, call Richard Lynch at 978-373-1971.
Fit 'n' Fun after-school program: Cedarland Family Fun Center is offering after-school care for children in grades one through five. Children will partake in various indoor and outdoor activities that will vary by season including: indoor play maze, outdoor playground, indoor swimming, sports games, basketball, mini-golf and batting. Homework time and arts and crafts will also be offered. Children can register for anywhere from one to five days a week. Drop-in care will be available if space allows and paperwork is complete. Bus transportation will be provided from Bradford Elementary and Greenleaf schools in Haverhill. Cedarland is located at 931 Boston Road. For more information, call program director Beth Bailey at 978-373-1596. To register, visit www.cedarland.net and select Fit 'n' Fun after-school program.
Cedardale Health and Fitness fall programs: Fit Kids designed for juniors 10 and older who want to stay fit and have fun. A group-exercise instructor will lead juniors in a spinning and core class aimed at cardiovascular health and strength and conditioning. Fit Kids will meet Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Session fee for nonmembers is $50. For more information, call Mary Lou Medlock at 978-373-1596. Junior swim lessons and Pre Teams: The aquatic department offers a wide array of swim lessons for juniors starting with Parent 'n Tot classes through Red Cross. Pre Teams are also offered for those looking to progress to a serious swim team but are not quite ready. All lessons and team practices are held in the Aquatic Center. For more information, call Stacy Roberts at 978-373-1596. For more information on any program above, call 978-373-1596 or visit www.cedarland.net.
VMA Skating School on Sunday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Ice Arena. All levels and abilities from age 4 through adult are welcome. For more information, call Dan at 978-373-9351 or e-mail vmassdirector@verizon.net.
Car donations needed: People 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. The Haverhill Boys Club is looking to raise money to help sustain its various programs for boys. To donate a vehicle, call 1-800-246-0493. If your vehicle is accepted, it will be picked up free of charge. The fair market value of your donation may be considered a charitable contribution for income-tax purposes. 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. MAB Community Services (formerly the Massachusetts Association for the Blind) providing services and programs to the blind and vision-impaired of Massachusetts. Free tow and pick up. Old cars, boats, trailers, campers, motorcycles, jet skis and snowmobiles accepted. For more information, call 888-613-2777 or 508-854-0700.
Ruth's House, a nonprofit, nondenominational thrift store located at 26-30 Lafayette Square, is in need of spring and summer clothing for all ages. They are also in need of warm blankets, sheets, towels, pots, pans and dishes. Ruth's House is also in need of volunteers. You may donate as few or as many hours as possible. All donations are tax deductible and donors will be issued receipts for their gifts. Donations may be dropped off during store hours, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 978-521-5575.
Haverhill YMCA news
Return camper registration for its two residential summer camps — Camp Lawrence for Boys and Camp Nokomis for Girls. Both camps offer fun-filled, educational experiences for youth ages 8 to 16. Sessions are two weeks long, beginning the week of June 21. Enrollments are accepted in two-, four-, six- or eight-week periods only. Applications for financial assistance are available. For an application or more information, call 978-975-1330.
Aquatic activities: The Haverhill YMCA pool is open for lap swim, water aerobics and other aquatic fitness activities. Personal trainers are available for one-on-one sessions. Adult gymnastics conditioning, ballroom and belly dancing, as well as adult rock climbing are all offered at the YMCA. For more information, call 978-374-0506 or visit www.northshoreymca.org.
Flick-N-Float: Spend a family night in the pool watching movies such as "Cars" and "Madagascar." With the water at a warm 87 degrees, children rarely get cold and are able to stay in the water for the entire movie. Snacks and drinks are provided during the movie. For more information, call Daniel Sebens at 978-374-0506 or e-mail sebensd@northshoreymca.org.
Membership For All, an income-based membership plan, allows children, adults and families of any income range to be a part of their community YMCA. For more information about this membership plan, call Sandy Brien at 978-374-0506 or e-mail briens@northshoreymca.org.
Adaptive swim program for children and adults with special needs. This program includes an introduction to water and water-adjustment activities. Participants can have a parent or aide in the water to assist with activities if necessary. The class will be 45 minutes long. Cost is $60 for members, $90 nonmembers.
Friday and Saturday Fun Nights: Parents can plan a night out while their kids have use of the gym, gymnastics center, pool, rock wall and squash courts from 6 to 9 p.m. Staff provides fun, safe and positive organized activities, themed events and supervised free choice time. Friday nights are for children in grades one through four; Saturdays for grades five through 12. Cost is $5 per family for members, $7 nonmembers, includes pizza and drinks.
Family Night: Kids and parents can join the fun together with use of the gym, gymnastics center, pool, rock wall and squash courts from 6 to 9 p.m. Staff provides fun, safe and positive organized activities, themed events and supervised free-choice time. Cost is $10 per family for members, $15 nonmembers, includes pizza and drinks.
Before-school program provides a morning snack such as breakfast bars, cereal and milk, and juice. Children will play games, create crafts and get their bodies ready for school. Cost is $6 per day. Parents/guardians must fill out a registration packet along with a $40 enrollment fee and one-week deposit to reserve a spot. For more information, call 978-374-0506.
Day-camp programs are now being offered for Tricklin' Falls in Kingston, N.H.: Trips Camp, Gymnastics Camp, Rock Climbing Camp, Competitive Swim Camp and more. For more information or to register, call 978-374-0506. Transportation from all public and private elementary and middle schools in Haverhill to the YMCA is available. Programs consist of homework help, swimming, gym games, rock climbing, gymnastics and more. For more information or to register, call Matt Chmielewski, school-age director, at 978-374-0506, ext. 116. Birthday parties featuring the gymnastics center, free time in the pool, rock-climbing gym, the new gladiator ball party and more are offered on the weekends. A wide variety of packages are available that will fit any child's needs. For more information, call 978-374-0506.
Before- and after-school program at Pentucket Lake Elementary School: The after-school program provides a snack, active games and sports in the gym, arts and crafts, and homework help. Cost is $17.50 per day for after school, $6 per day for before school. Parents/guardians must fill out a registration packet along with a $40 enrollment fee and one-week deposit to reserve a spot.
Salvation Army summer camp for kids: The Salvation Army in Haverhill hopes to send 23 local school-age children to its Camp Wonderland this summer. The camp, located in Sharon, teaches children new skills and offers sports, music, Bible study, arts and crafts, swimming, hiking and other activities. To support the Salvation Army's summer camping program or any of its life-changing programs for children, call Maj. Robert Klenk at 978-374-7571.
ONGOING
Forty-Fives tournaments will be held every Monday at 8:15 p.m. at The Peddler's Daughter, 45 Wingate St. Participation is free and prizes will be awarded to the winners. For more information, call Charles Wheeler at 978-994-0975.
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Sleigh rides every Saturday and Sunday throughout winter from 10 a.m. to dusk at Kimball Farm, 791 East Broadway, on handcrafted sleighs pulled by a team of Belgian draft horses. Cost is $15 per person or $125 to reserve a sleigh that holds up to 14 passengers. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-521-3990.
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Live entertainment: "On the Rocks" with Elle Gallo will perform every Tuesday night from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. at J.P. McBride's, 27 Lafayette Square. For more information, call 978-469-8011.
Line-dancing classes offered at All Saints Parish, 120 Bellevue Ave., 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Wednesdays. All are welcome. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. For more information, call 978-374-6001.
Trivia night every Tuesday evening at the Peddler's Daughter, 45 Wingate St., 9 p.m. For information, call 978-372-9555 or visit www.thepeddlersdaughter.com.
Art workshop: Instructors Mark Hayden and Joan Rademacher offer art lessons at the First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford, 9 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. All are welcome. A $5 contribution is greatly appreciated. For more information, call 978-374-1114.
Knitting and crocheting classes through Plum Island Knitters at All Saints Church, Blaisdell Street, 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Cost of a four-week session is $65; 12 weekly sessions cost $180. Plum Island Knitters supports the Katydid Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps adults with autism. For information or to register, call 978-255-1130 or e-mail PIKnitters@comcast.net.
Greater Haverhill Poets Society meets the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at Haverhill Public Library. New members are always welcome.
The Haverhill Cultural Council invites all Haverhill arts organizations to submit notice of events to the council's Web site: www.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.
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. Special collections: Monday,1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m.; closed the first Friday of each month; open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m. the first Saturday of the month. For information, call 978-373-1586 or visit www.haverhillpl.org.
The Haverhill Firefighting Museum, 75 Kenoza Ave., is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Weekday and group visits are available by appointment. For information, call 978-372-4061.
John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace is 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 on major holidays. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for students under 18 and a $10 maximum for a family. For information, call 978-373-3979.
The Buttonwoods Museum/Haverhill Historical Society is 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.
