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THURSDAY, JULY 9

Puppet Showplace Theatre: "The Case of the Missing Woodpile" by Len Gerwick at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Marylou and Bruce star in this musical mystery. They're busy with all sorts of summer activities when suddenly the pile of wood for the chicken coop they want to build disappears. All the puppets, as well as the audience, have to help solve the mystery. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Admission is $10 per person, $8 members. Prepaid reservations are recommended. Information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

Outdoor concert: Wingate Street Arts District hosts the Friday Night Live free outdoor concert series featuring band Fee Trio from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Patio, Wingate Street. Food will be available from Maria's Restaurant. For information, call Margot Lindau at 978-373-0200 or visit www.wingateartsdistrict.com.

Art opening: An opening reception for mixed media painter Paula Estey's solo exhibition, "It's a New Day," will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hills Gallery of the Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St., Newburyport. Information, contact Paula Estey at paula.estey@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

Bean supper: Second Baptist Church will host a family-style bean supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 314 Amesbury Line Road. Menu includes homemade beans, kidney, yellow eyes and pea beans, home made cole slaw and potato salad, hot dogs, ham, white bread, home made brown bread, pudding, Jell-O, coffee and water. Cost is $7 adults, $2.50 children under 12, free for children under 5. Information, call Theresa at 978-521-2707.

Tidepooling for kids: Introduce your child to the wonderful world of tidepools in this outdoor program from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Parental supervision and sturdy shoes are required. Shorts or pants that can be rolled up are recommended. This free program is designed for ages 4 through 12. Participants should meet in Refuge parking lot 7. Information or to register, call 978-465-5753. Registration is not complete until you have received confirmation from a staff member.

Singles dance: The Social Life of Haverhill singles dance will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight at the American Legion, Route 121, Haverhill. Tickets cost $9. For more information, call Cindy Murphy at 978-373-3504.

Summer glow party: A beach summer glow party will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Summit Place Clubhouse, 142 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. A half hour beauty presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m. The event will also feature massage, makeovers, door prizes, and skin analysis by certified skin care specialists. Refreshments will be served. Admission is $10 per person. Information, call Tiffany Ahad at 978-764-8040 or email tiff4417@yahoo.com or visit zahad.qbeautyzone.com.

Art opening: An opening reception for the Newburyport Ten plein air painters' ninth annual exhibit will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. the Newburyport Art Association's Sargent and Hartson galleries, 65 Water St., Newburyport. Information, call 978-388-9208 or visit www.NewburyportTen.com.

Art 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.

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

SUNDAY, JULY 12

Free concert: Hot Day at the Zoo, a four-piece string band from Lowell, will perform at the Georgetown summer concert series from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rear Prospect Street, Georgetown. Doors open at 4:30, all ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.gtownculture.org.

Puppet Showplace Theatre: "The Bremen Town Musicians" by Romper Rhythm & Puppets at 1 and 3 p.m. at Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Adapting the traditional Grimm Brothers folk tale, these three animals join together to form one fantastic band and audition for the king. A tricky robber, however, throws a wrench in their plans. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Admission is $10 per person, $8 members. Prepaid reservations are recommended. Information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.

MONDAY, JULY 13

Neighborhood recycling meeting: A neighborhood meeting to promote the new single-stream recycling pilot program will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ayers Village Fire Station, 1420 Broadway. This meeting is designed to familiarize residents with the new recycling program and to answer questions associated with its implementation. Residents in the Tuesday trash route, which includes neighborhoods from the Acre to Ayers Village, are now able to put all their recyclables out at the curb in front of their homes on their scheduled red/blue recycling pickup day. This program is being offered by Capitol Waste and IPR at no cost to the city.

Support group: An Asperger Syndrome support group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Higgins Conference Room of Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. This group addresses the concerns of parents of school-aged children diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, high-functioning autism, or related challenges. Free and open to the public. Information, call Carol Keating at 978-372-2799 or email carolkeating@verizon.net.

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

Tuesday, juLY 14

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. 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.

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

WEDNESDAY, JUly 15

Mass of healing and hope: Holy Angels Church will offer a Mass of Healing and Hope at 7 p.m. at 8 Atkinson Depot Road, Plaistow, N.H. Celebrant will be Reverend Father Michael Monette. Participants will be anointed with Holy Oil after the Mass. Prayer teams will also be available. All are welcome. Information, call 603-382-8324.

Whale watch: A 7 Seas Whale Watch trip sailing out of Gloucester. Cost is $40 per person and includes transportation, whale watch and a bagged lunch with choice of ham or tuna sandwich, chips, cookie, fruit, candy bar and bottled water. For more information or to make a reservation, call Darlene at 978-374-2165.

Nature tots: Incredible insects: Introduce your preschooler to the world of creepy crawly insects through stories, songs and more in this hands-on interactive program from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This free program is recommended for ages 3 through 5. Participants should meet at the Refuge visitor center. For more information or to register, call 978-465-5753. Registration is not complete until you have received confirmation from a staff member.

Puppet Showplace Theatre: "Wizards & Knights" by Theater of Life Puppets featuring Sammy Snail at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Giant-sized dragon and lion puppets bring to life this inspiring production packed with excitement, intrigue, humor and audience participation. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Admission is $10 per person, $8 members. Prepaid reservations are recommended. For more information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.

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.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

Nature tots: Incredible insects: Introduce your preschooler to the world of creepy crawly insects through stories, songs and more in this hands-on interactive program from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This free program is recommended for ages 3 through 5. Participants should meet at the Refuge visitor center. For more information or to register, call 978-465-5753. Registration is not complete until you have received confirmation from a staff member.

Puppet Showplace Theatre: "Wizards & Knights" by Theater of Life Puppets featuring Sammy Snail at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Giant-sized dragon and lion puppets bring to life this inspiring production packed with excitement, intrigue, humor and audience participation. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Admission is $10 per person, $8 members. Prepaid reservations are recommended. For more information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 17

Outdoor concert: Wingate Street Arts District hosts the Friday Night Live free outdoor concert series featuring band fee Sleudian Frip from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Patio, Wingate Street. Food will be available from Maria's Restaurant. For more information, call Margot Lindau at 978-373-0200 or visit www.wingateartsdistrict.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 18

Treasures on the Common yard sale: The First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford, is holding a giant community yard sale fundraiser on the Bradford Common from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with rain date the following Saturday. Spaces can be rented for $10, or $15 with an 8-foot table. You can also donate items to the sale. For more information, call 978-374-1114.

Children's fishing clinic: Bring your child out for an early morning surf fishing clinic from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Kids will learn how to cast a line, how to be an angler, and try their hand at landing a striped bass. Greenheads will be around so please bring bug spray. Space is limited. Fishing poles are provided. This free program is designed for ages 4 through 12. Participants should meet in Refuge parking lot 1. For more Information or to register, call 978-465-5753. Registration is not complete until you have received confirmation from a staff member.

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

arts

Friday night live: Wingate Street arts district hosts the "Friday Night Live on the Patio" free outdoor concert series every Friday night through Aug. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Along with the musicians, artisans will be displaying their work on the street. Food will be available from Maria's Restaurant. Schedule of performers: Fee Trio on July 10, Sleudian Frip on July 17, Quarter to Four on July 24, Linda Selima followed by PFM on July 31, Coupe de Ville on Aug. 7 and Spotlight Playhouse on Aug. 14. Call Margot Lindau at 978-373-0200 or visit www.wingateartsdistrict.com.

Art exhibit: Mixed media painter Paula Estey's solo exhibition "It's a New Day" will be held from July 9 to 22 at the Hills Gallery of the Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St., Newburyport. An opening reception will be Friday, July 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. Information, contact Paula Estey at paula.estey@yahoo.com.

Art exhibit: The Newburyport Ten plein air painters present ninth annual exhibit from July 9 to 22 at the Newburyport Art Association's Sargent and Hartson galleries, 65 Water St., Newburyport. An opening reception will be Saturday, July 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. Gallery hours for the show are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Call 978-388-9208 or visit www.NewburyportTen.com.

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 www.CasablancaPiano.com.

Activities

Photography workshop series: Haverhill Public Library will hold a five-part photography workshop series for teens on Thursday afternoons in July from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of photography, digital photography and photo editing. The workshop will culminate in a photography exhibit held at the library during the month of August. Open to Haverhill residents entering grades 5 through 12 in the fall. Call Alissa Lauzon at 978-373-1586 ext. 650.

Treasures on the Common yard sale: The First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford, plans a giant community yard sale fundraisers on the Bradford Common on Saturday, July 18 and Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with rain dates on the Saturdays following each date. Spaces can be rented for $10, or $15 with an 8-foot table. You can also donate items to the sale. Call 978-374-1114.

Coffeehouse Lecture: Join local historian and author of the book "Plum Island, The Way it Was," Nancy Weare on Thursday, July 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. for a look at the history of Plum Island as a resource for farming and grazing, a life saving station, and a tourist destination prior to most of it becoming Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in 1942. This free lecture will be held in the visitor auditorium of the Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Information, visit www.parkerriver.fws.gov.

Summer tea for seniors: The Haverhill Council on Aging and Winnekenni Castle are hosting a summer tea for seniors on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave. Tickets are $5 per person in advance and $10 at the door. Contact Kathy Bresnahan (ext. 11) or Rita LaBella (ext. 16) at 978-374-2390 or e-mail kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.

Museum passes available: Haverhill Public library offers passes to the following museums: Zoo New England, John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Peabody Essex Museum, Currier Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, The Children's Museum, the Discovery Museums, Children's Museum of New Hampshire, New England Aquarium (Sept. to June only), The Butterfly Place, The Institute of Contemporary Art, The Sports Museum Boston and Massachusetts State Parks. Depending on the museum, a surcharge per person for admission may be required. To reserve a pass, call 978-373-1586 ext. 603 or visit www.haverhillpl.org.

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.

Forty-Fives tournaments: The Peddler's Daughter holds forty-fives tournaments every Monday at 8:15 p.m. at 45 Wingate St. Free and prizes will be awarded to winners. Call Charles Wheeler at 978-994-0975.

Trivia night: The Peddler's Daughter 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 12 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. All are 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 always welcome.

Knitting and crocheting classes: Plum Island Knitters at All Saints Church, Blaisdell Street, Wednesdays 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost of a four-week session is $75 or $20 for a drop-in class. 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 visit www.PIKnitters.com.

Yoga classes: Caring Hands Center for Massage and Wellbeing offers yoga classes for all levels of experience at its new 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 email 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.

Council on Aging trips

July 31-Aug. 2: Camden Yards to see the Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles. Includes a day of sightseeing in Washington, D.C., accommodations at the luxury Hilton McLean Hotel and motor coach transportation. Cost is $279 per person for double occupancy, $275 for triple occupancy and $359 for single occupancy. Children in room with adults are $239.

Sept. 17: "Jersey Boys" the musical, at the Shubert Theatre in Boston, tells story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and features hit songs including "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Rag Doll." Cost is $129 per person for orchestra seats and transportation from Westgate Plaza to Boston.

For more information, or to make reservations, contact Kathy Bresnahan (ext. 11) or Rita LaBella (ext. 16) at 978-374-2390 or email kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.

Families

Puppet Showplace Theatre

"Ali Baba & the 40 Thieves," by National Marionette Theatre, on July 22 and 23 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Featuring a beautiful cast of hand-carved marionettes and exquisitely crafted full-stage sets, this Arabian Nights tale is sure to enchant audiences of all ages. Watch as our hero, the poor woodcutter Ali Baba, discovers the enchanted cave of the Forty Thieves and has an adventure of a lifetime. Recommended for ages 5 and older.

"Tricksters & Noodleheads," by Sparky's Puppets, on July 26 at 1 and 3 p.m. Meet some crafty animals and foolish people in this medley of silly folktales. Watch Brier Rabbit sneak into the vegetable patch to steal a prize-winning pumpkin. Follow the adventures of a man who travels to meet a wise woman. And see what happens when a pesky goblin tries to outwit a clever gardener in a tale called "Tops and Bottoms." Recommended for ages 3 and older.

"Leopard Learns a Lesson," by Magpie Puppets, on July 29 and 30 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Leopard is always bullying and frightening smaller animals until rabbit turns the tables on her with the help of the jungle's two largest beasts, Elephant and Rhinoceros. The audience learns, along with Leopard, that cooperation works better than intimidation. Recommended for ages 3 and older.

Puppet Showplace Theatre is at 32 Station St., Brookline. Admission to all performances is $10 per person, $8 members, unless otherwise noted. Prepaid reservations are recommended. Information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.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.

YMCA activities

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.

Summer camps: The YMCA of the North Shore has begun registrations for its summer camps for the 2009 season. Some specialty camps include soccer, basketball, flag football, art, cooking, music, science, swimming, synchronized swimming, gymnastics and cheerleading. In addition, each of the six local YMCAs offer traditional camp experiences in unique venues such as Lynch van Otterloo YMCA's Children's Island Day Camp, Ipswich Y's Camp Takoma, Greater Beverly Y's Sterling Woods Day Camp, Salem Y's Explorers Camp, Cape Ann Y's Camp Spindrift and Haverhill Y's Camp Tricklin' Falls. Camps run in one- or two-week session formats. Different types of camps accommodate children as young as 3 up through 16 in Counselor-in-Training programs. Information, 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.

Synchronized swimming for adults: The Northshore YMCA offers synchronized swimming for adults ages 18 and up on Sundays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. through June. Participants may join at any time. For more information, call coach Kristina Evans at 978-390-4607 or the Aquatics Office at 978-927-6855.

Swim/diving lessons: Diving lessons for ages 8 and up are offered Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $5 per hour. Family Swim Time (must be age 3 or older) is offered Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $3 per swimmer. For more information, call 978-374-5732.

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.

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Tidepooling for kids: Introduce your child to the wonderful world of tidepools in this outdoor program on Saturday, July 11 or July 25 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Parental supervision and sturdy shoes are required. Shorts or pants that can be rolled up are recommended. This free program is designed for ages 4 through 12. Participants should meet in Refuge parking lot 7.

Nature tots: Incredible insects: Introduce your preschooler to the world of creepy crawly insects through stories, songs and more in this hands-on interactive program on Wednesday, July 15 or Thursday, July 16 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This free program is recommended for ages 3 through 5. Participants should meet at the Refuge visitor center.

Let's go fishing: Bring your child out for an early morning surf fishing clinic on Saturday, July 18 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Kids will learn how to cast a line, how to be an angler, and try their hand at landing a striped bass. Greenheads will be around so please bring bug spray. Space is limited. Fishing poles are provided. This free program is designed for ages 4 through 12. Participants should meet in Refuge parking lot 1.

Eco art: Come learn how to recycle every day items into great arts and crafts projects in this fun, interactive program on Thursday, July 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This free program is designed for ages 6 through 10. Participants should meet at the Refuge visitor center.

Bugs, bugs, bugs: Come to this hands-on where you will search for incredible insect friends and learn about what makes them the most abundant animal on the planet on Sunday, July 26 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This free program is designed for ages 6 through 9. Participants should meet at the Refuge visitor center.

Coffeehouse Lecture: Join local historian and author of the book "Plum Island, The Way it Was," Nancy Weare on Thursday, July 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. for a look at the history of Plum Island as a resource for farming and grazing, a life saving station, and a tourist destination prior to most of it becoming Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in 1942. This free lecture will be held in the visitor auditorium of the 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 www.parkerriver.fws.gov. Registration is not complete until you have received confirmation from a staff member.

REUNIONS

Haverhill High and Trade School Class of 1954: Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Atkinson Country Club, Atkinson, N.H. Cost is $35 per person. Interested parties should RSVP by July 15 to either Bob DesMarais at 978-372-3985, Al Simes at 603-887-0715 or Mary Ann Valhouli at 978-372-3083.

HHS Class of 1989 20th: The Haverhill High School Class of 1989 is celebrating with a variety of events. Classmates may purchase tickets for one, all, or any combination of events. Friday, July 31 — Evening Dinner Boat Cruise out of Newburyport; Saturday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Class Barbecue and Picnic at Haverhill High (main event) with nostalgia, sports and family activities; Sunday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Golf Outing at Garrison Golf — groups of four; Sunday, Aug. 2, 1 to 4 p.m. — All Class Member "Grilled Steak" Lunch Party with Cash Bar at Garrison; Saturday, Nov. 28 — Adult Evening at George's Restaurant with buffet, band and cash bar. Contact Antigone Simmons at 508-523-2126 or aaatiggy@aol.com or on Facebook.

Class of 1964: Haverhill High and Trade School Class of 1964 plans 45-year reunion on Friday, Sept. 25, at Brookstone Grille on Route 111 in Derry, N.H. Organizing committee has planned golf and socializing on Saturday, Sept. 26. The golf course is a 9-hole par 3 and also offers miniature golf. Information, call Joe Villanucci at 603-898-8732, Charlotte Parker at 978-372-0847, or Sylvia Francescone at 978-373-9851.

Class of 1949: Haverhill High and Trade School Class of 1949 will hold their 60-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Roma Restaurant, 29 Middlesex St., Bradford. The reunion committee is seeking addresses for the following classmates: Joan Beaubien Hovan, Barbara Belmont, Helen Burchell, Eleanor B. Davis, Robert Coffill, Gerald Collella, Ernest E. Dallaire, Evelyn F. DePalma, Harry Dyer, Dorothy Enokian Allen, Rosemary E. Enokian, Annette Gelinas Lavoie, Cleo Giakas Lafionatis, Theresa M. Giuffrida, Barbara Halpern Phillips, Nancy Harrington Braley, Rose Haverback, O. Joyce Heath, Jane Hovey Standin, Eunice Howes O'Brien, William Hunt, Sophie Ivaleotis Metroplois, Ransom Lindsey, Florence B. Myers, Norman E. Raymond, Eleanor Sargent Oatley, Alan Shafmaster, Phyllis White, Rita Woiceshook Schena, Barbara Wollaver Holmes, Naomi Zellman Cooner, Edward J. Amirault, Leo R. Dodier, Richard Rhodes and Louis Lawson. For more information, call Gloria Healey Ross at 978-372-4757, Joe Mazza at 978-372-4757 or email HHS1949@msn.com.

Class of 1959 50th reunion: Haverhill High School, Haverhill Trade School and St. James High School Class of 1959 will enjoy a shared reunion on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Haverhill Country Club. There will be a cocktail hour, dinner, disc jockey and a '50s theme. For information, contact Pat Kelly Ruth at 978-373-2447 or barryandpat1@verizon.net.

Class of 1984 25th reunion: Haverhill High School's class of 1984 reunion will be held on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at Mal's Lounge, 3rd floor of George's Restaurant, 130 Washington St. Tickets are $30 and include an appetizer buffet and DJ. For more information, contact Cindy Davis Jackson at cindydavisjackson@gmail.com or visit HHS Class of 1984 on www.facebook.com.

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.

Ways to Give

Children's clothing needed: Ruth's House, a nonprofit, nondenominational thrift store, has a dire need for infants clothing, especially infants to 24 months, boys and girls summer clothing, all sizes. Winter clothing is not being accepted at this time. Also needed are pots, pans, dishes and household items. Ruth's House also needs volunteers to donate as few or as many hours as possible. Donations may also be dropped off for the Sacred Heart food pantry at Ruth's House. All donations are tax-deductible, and donors will be issued receipts for their gifts. Donations may be dropped off at Ruth's House, 30 Lafayette Square, on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 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 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, 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 www.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 Club is looking 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. 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 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.

Other

Crafters and vendors wanted: Crafters and vendors are needed for the Harvest Fair on Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plaistow Fish and Game, 18 May Ray Road, Plaistow, N.H. Cost is $15 for an 8-foot table. For more information, call Carolyn at 978-521-5968 or email elizstarr@yahoo.com.

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 www.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: 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.

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.