Community Spotlight

River Cruise Shares History of Haverhill’s Section of Merrimack

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The Merrimack River Watershed Council’s Matthew Cranney, manager of the organization’s Water Resources projects, will narrate a boat tour of Haverhill’s section of the Merrimack River, focusing on the ecology of the waterway and how the river and its health is inextricably tied to the city’s history. The cruise is one of four on-the-water fundraising events for the Watershed Council. Each scenic tour will motor through different sections of the river, guided by local experts who will educate and entertain with stories, information and insight meant to broaden knowledge and appreciation of the mighty Merrimack — and no doubt along the way, surprise passengers with sightings of fish and fowl that inhabit the river. The Haverhill-centric tour is the organization’s July cruise. Participants will see unique habitats the river supports, and will hear about efforts to improve the river’s health.

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Seniors, Disabled Gain Access to Food Fresh From The Farm

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One of the joys of summer is a meal assembled from freshly harvested produce grown locally. Those who have access to such foods, and the means to buy them, may not realize how lucky they are. For those on fixed incomes, or who lack the resources or ability to travel to a local farmstand or farmers market, the simple pleasure of a freshly picked ear of corn can be out of reach. Enter an array of resources that can bridge the gap and include all members of the community in this summer experience. Farmers Market Vouchers will be distributed by the Haverhill Council on Aging on Thursday, Aug.

Community Spotlight

Play Along with The Band at Next Plaistow Summer Series Concert

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Key Elements, a four-piece New Hampshire-based cover band featuring Plaistow-raised siblings Mike and Liz Comeau, will perform in the next concert in the Plaistow Summer Series. The Comeaus, who honed their musical talents in the Timberlane Band, perform nostalgic favorites from the 70s and 80s with their bandmates. Expect hits from artists like The Eagles, James Taylor, Carole King and Linda Rondstadt, but with a unique twist. Key Elements brings a bunch of hand percussion instruments to the gig, so audience members can play along. The concert series takes place every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Town Bandstand, 145 Main St.

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Preschoolers Display Artistic Talents at Haverhill Library

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The work of the blossoming artists (pun intended) at Marigold Montessori Preschool will be on display this summer for all to see. During the school year, with the help of the Haverhill Cultural Council, students explored the ways artists from all over the world used their artistic voices to connect to the world around. Using those lessons, they crafted their art from this inspiration to find and share their unique creative voice with their community. Marigold Montessori staff said their hope is to inspire children of all backgrounds to find and share their unique voices with the world. Perhaps parents will also be inspired, after seeing the exhibit with their children, to encourage and foster creative expression. The art will be on display from mid-July through August during regular hours at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.

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Northern Essex Baseball Has Top Pitcher for Second Year Running

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For the second year in a row, the Northern Essex Community College Knights baseball program is home to the country’s top pitcher in the National Junior College Athletic Association. This year, the Haverhill community college produced the nation’s strikeout leader, with more than 18 ½ per nine innings, for a NECC modern-era record of 126 batters in 61 innings pitched. Sophomore right hander Jayden Voelker of Coventry, R.I., was named an NJCAA First Team All American and the NJCAA Region 21 Pitcher of the Year. He is projected to be selected in next month’s Major League Baseball draft. Voelker finished second in earned run average with 1.48 while picking up eight wins on the season, and was named the NJCAA Pitcher of the Week on three occasions.

Community Spotlight

Haverhill Library Kicks off Summer Reading Challenge for Kids and Adults

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The kickoff party is Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all ages. Swag and signup prizes are promised. The Kona Ice 4 U food truck will be at the library, 99 Main St., from noon to 2 p.m., and Rick Anthony’s Elvis Tribute runs from 1 to 2 p.m.

Jump and Jam with Joanna, (this one is just for the kids) is at 11 a.m.

Representatives from Groundwork Lawrence will be available from noon to 2:30 p.m. to pass on information about saving energy and money in your home. Attendees can register for the library’s Read, Renew, Repeat iREAD Summer Reading Challenge. Those not able to attend but interested in the challenge can register on Beanstack.

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Haverhill Seniors Can Dance and Dine Today with Jumpin’ Juba

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Steve Hurl and Dave Lockeretz, collectively known as Jumpin’ Juba, will perform a free lunchtime concert for Haverhill seniors. The duo plays blues-based and classic rock favorites perfect for listening or, if the urge to move is too great to ignore, dancing. The performance will be Wednesday, June 26, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Haverhill Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St. It is offered by the Haverhill Council on Aging with funding from a Haverhill Cultural Council grant. Contact Paula at 978-374-2390, ext.

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Sacred Hearts Collects Clothing for St. Vincent de Paul Society

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The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Sacred Hearts Parish hosts its annual clothing drive this weekend. Donors can give any lightly worn adult’s and children’s clothing and shoes they may have collected. The Sacred Hearts Food Pantry welcomes donations of macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jelly and snacks. The clothing drive, also referred to as the Clothing Bundle, benefits the society’s thrift store in Lawrence, which distributes donated clothes to those in need and funds the society’s local outreach programs in Haverhill and surrounding communities.