Due to overwhelming need, the Christian Outreach Team at First Church of Christ, Bradford, has decided to reopen the church's food pantry.
Members will visit area food pantries and attend monthly Haverhill Hunger Roundtable meetings to better understand the need that exists in the community.
Once the food pantry is reopened, it will serve residents of Haverhill and Bradford who are able to show proof of residency. Other documentation may be required.
Food and monetary donations are being accepted and the team is looking for volunteers to help distriute the food on selected days.
Items suggested for donation are hot and cold cereals, pasta and rice, sauces, canned meats and stews, canned fruits and vegetables, canned or box juices, peanut butter, jelly or jam, condiments such as mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup, pantry staples such as flour, sugar and spices, health and hygiene products, paper products, canned and bag pet food.
Contributions may be delivered to the church on Sundays or donors may call the church at 978-374-1114 to arrange a delivery time.
Those can contribute financially may mail a check, payable to First Church of Christ, Bradford, with "food pantry" in the memo. The church is at 10 Church Street, Bradford, MA 01835
An announcement will be made when the food pantry is ready to open.
Christian Academy to perform 'Music Man'
Bradford Christian Academy will perform Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" Nov. 12 through 14 in the Fine Arts Center at Zion Bible College, 320 S. Main St., Bradford.
Showtimes are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. for matinee.
Tickets range from $6 to $15 and may be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/86768.
Bradford Ski seeks team members
The Bradford Ski Team is accepting registrations for its youth alpine race team's 2009-2010 season.
The team competes in the Eastern Mass Buddy Werner League and is open to children of all ages through high school, as long as they can ski. Coaches will teach the fundamentals needed to be successful in the sport. No racing experience is necessary.
Practices are held weeknights at Ski Bradford. The season starts with the first snowfall in mid- to late-December, and racing runs January through March on Sunday mornings.
Registration is open online through Nov. 30. For information or to register, visit www.bradfordskiteam.com.
Donations help sick, injured pets
Donate to Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley to replenish its fund to save sick or injured cats and dogs.
Visit www.insiderpages.com/fundraisers/Animal-Rescue-Merrimack-Valley.
Restaurant reviews result in donations to the local animal charity.
Donations can also be made online at www.armv.org or by mailing a check to ARMV, P.O. Box 8006, Bradford, MA 01835.
Those interested in adopting cats and dogs may also contact ARMV.
Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley holds regular adoption hours at the PetCo in Plaistow, N.H. Call for details.
Local artists lead weekly workshop
Mark Hayden and Joan Rademacher offer art lessons from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford.
All are welcome. A $5 contribution is appreciated.
For more information, call 978-374-1114.
Overeating support program offered
Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program for those who suffer from the disease of compulsive eating.
All are welcome to attend.
Meetings are every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford.
Call 978-407-9909.
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