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Thursday, Nov. 27

Karaoke and dance: At J.P. McBride's in Lafayette Square from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Disc jockey Denny Curtis. Call 978-469-8011.

friday, Nov. 28

Festival of Trees gala opening: Buttonwoods Museum Seventh annual Festival of Trees with gala opening, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: $25 per person, $20 for members. Appetizers, wine and champagne.

Saturday, nov. 29

Art workshop: Lessons by Mark Hayden and Joan Rademacher at the First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford, 9 a.m. to noon. All welcome. Contribution of $5 appreciated. Call 978-374-1114.

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

Monday, DEC. 1

Forty-Fives tournament: The Peddler's Daughter, 45 Wingate St., 8:15 p.m. Free. Prizes awarded. Call Charles Wheeler at 978-994-0975.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Trivia night: Peddler's Daughter, 45 Wingate St., 9 p.m. Call 978-372-9555 or visit www.thepeddlersdaughter.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

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

Knitting and crocheting classes: Through Plum Island Knitters. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church, Blaisdell Street. Four-week session costs $65; 12 weekly sessions cost $180. Group supports Katydid Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps adults with autism. To register, call 978-255-1130 or e-mail PIKnitters@comcast.net.

Thursday, Dec. 4

Karaoke and dance: At J.P. McBride's in Lafayette Square, from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Disc jockey Denny Curtis. For more information, call 978-469-8011.

saturday, Dec. 6

Bluegrass Christmas concert: At Pilgrim Church, 197 Middle Road (Route 111A) Brentwood, NH. Doors open at 6:45, show at 7:30. Features Rick Lang and Friends with Dave Dick, Roger Williams, Bob Dick, Karen Lincoln Wilber, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. General admission seating. Tickets avaialbel at Pilgrim Church, 603-778-3189; Acoustic Outfitters, Stratham, N.H., 603-778-9711; Highland Hardwoods, Brentwood, N.H., 603-679-1230.

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

plan ahead

Alzheimer's support: Group hosted by Haverhill Crossings meets Tuesday, Dec. 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 254 Amesbury Road. Support and education for families caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other dementia. Free. Information or to register, 978-556-1600.

Festival of Trees Events: Open for viewing Saturday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 30, noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2 through Thursday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Zion Bible College Chorus performs from 4 to 8 p.m. and folk and jazz music from Paul Prue from 6 to 8 p.m.); and Sunday, Dec. 7, noon to 5 p.m. Daily hours repeat until event conclusion on Sunday, Dec. 14. Senior Days are Fridays, Dec. 5 and 12. Family Day is Saturday, Dec. 13, with an ornament design station and hearth cooking demonstration.

Coping with the Holidays: Medical seminar at Merrimack Valley Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 140 Lincoln Ave. Social worker Sally Carlisle focuses coping with the stresses of the holiday. Tips on how to anticipate needs, set limits, create traditions, resist isolation. Registration required. Call 978-420-1157 or e-mail mary.oneil@merrimackvalleyhospital.com.

Celebration of peace: Haverhill Community Violence Coalition Inc. hosts Celebration of Peace on Monday, Dec. 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Haverhill Public Library auditorium, 99 Main St. Light buffet. RSVP to hcvc_torluk@yahoo.com or 978-835-9225.

Unwanted vehicles needed: The Boys and Girls Clubs raising money with donated cars. Call 800-246-0493.

New Moon Coffeehouse: Tracy Grammer, with Bob Martin opening, on Jan. 17. Admission is $15. Visit www.tracygrammer.com. Admission to following shows is $20: Guy Davis, with Stephanie Corby opening, Feb. 21. Visit www.guydavis.com. Garnet Rogers, with Pat Wictor opening, March 21. Visit www.garnetrogers.com. Red Molly with Jay Mankita opening, on April 18. Visit www.redmolly.com. Chris Smither on May 16. Visit www.chrissmither.com.

Trinity Episcopal Church music schedule: Choral Evensong on Sunday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m. All concerts free. 26 White St. Call 978-372-4244.

Santa Saturday: Have a Heart Animal Hospital, Dec. 6, noon to 3 p.m. at the clinic, 764 Broadway. Pet photos with Santa, raffles, door prizes and free food and drink. Donations benefit a nonprofit charity of the clinic's choice. Contact Bethany Monteith at BMonteith@haveaheartanimal.com.

Trip to California: By the Recreation Department and the Council on Aging. May 2 through 8. San Francisco, Napa Valley. Call Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at 978-374-2390 or e-mail kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.

Help sick or 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 animal charity. Donations can also be made online at www.armv.org or by mailing a check to ARMV, PO Box 8006, Bradford, MA 01835.

"Nutcracker" performance: Council on Aging intergenerational trip to Boston Ballet "Nutcracker," Dec. 19 at noon at the Opera House in Boston. Tickets $70 per person in advance only. Open to parents, grandparents and children. Contact Kathy Bresnahan at 978-374-2390 ext. 11 or kbresnahan@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.

Host families needed: Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange seeks community representatives and host families. Information, Anne Ring, 866-462-3423 or visit www.afice.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 and include indoor play maze, outdoor playground, indoor swimming, sports games, basketball, minigolf and batting, homework time and arts and crafts. Call program director Beth Bailey at 978-373-1596 for registration, transportation and cost information.

Membership For All: YMCA income-based membership plan, allows children, adults and families of any income range. Call Sandy Brien at 978-374-0506 or e-mail briens@northshoreymca.org.

After-school child care program: At the YMCA includes arts and crafts, gym games, nutritious snack and use of YMCA facility including pool, gymnastics center and rock climbing wall. All programs licensed by the state. For more information, call Colette Farina at 978-374-0506, ext. 117, or e-mail farinac@northshoreymca.org.

Ways to Give

Ruth's House: Ruth's House, a nonprofit, nondenominational thrift store at 26-30 Lafayette Square, needs winter clothing in all sizes, heavy winter coats, all sizes of men's jeans, children's underwear, hats, mittens and gloves, and boots in all sizes. Also needed are blankets, sheets, towels, pots, pans and dishes. Ruth's House also needs volunteers to 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.

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.

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. 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 the 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) provides services and programs to the blind and vision-impaired of Massachusetts. Free tow and pickup. Old cars, boats, trailers, campers, motorcycles, Jet Skis and snowmobiles accepted. For more information, call 888-613-2777 or 508-854-0700.

YMCA activities

YMCA fall registration begins: The Haverhill YMCA has begun its fall program registration for swim lessons, gymnastics, the flag football league, rock climbing and art classes for kids. Adults can register for Boot Camp, Boomer Extreme and Ultimate Fitness Challenge, tae kwon do and a basketball league. Registration is ongoing, but spaces are filling up fast. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. For more information, call 978-374-0506 or visit www.northshoreymca.org.

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 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.

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 for 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 for 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 for nonmembers, includes pizza and drinks.

Ongoing

Forty-Fives tournaments: The Peddler's Daughter holds 45s tournaments every Monday at 8:15 p.m. at 45 Wingate St. Participation is free and prizes will be awarded to winners. For more information, call Charles Wheeler at 978-994-0975.

Karaoke and dance: J.P. McBride's has karaoke and dance every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. featuring DJ-Denny Curtis at 27 Lafayette Square. For more information, call 978-469-8011.

Line-dancing classes: Line-dancing classes are offered 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.

Trivia night: The Peddler's Daughter holds a trivia night every Tuesday at 45 Wingate St., 9 p.m. Call 978-372-9555 or visit www.thepeddlersdaughter.com.

Art workshop: 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 appreciated. Call 978-374-1114.

Knitting and crocheting classes: Learn to knit and crochet 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 more information or to register, call 978-255-1130 or e-mail PIKnitters@comcast.net.

Special Collections Room: The Haverhill Public Library's Special will be open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. during July and August. For more information, call the library at 978-373-1586.

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 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 more information, call 978-373-1586 or visit www.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.