Business Bulletin

Ciderfeast New England June 20 Celebrates the Valley’s Apple Heritage

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An event designed to broaden familiarity with hard cider makers and artisanal foods is coming again to downtown Haverhill this summer. “We’re excited to bring back CiderFeast New England for another year,” said Jimmy Carbone, founder of Destination Downtown Haverhill and Craft Haverhill. “New England has a rich apple heritage. This event is a great way to celebrate.”

This is the fourth year for the festival, which includes a tasting event featuring craft hard ciders from some of the area’s top makers. Artisanal foods also will be available.

Region

Sandown, N.H., Recalls Native Son Who Died in America’s Civil War

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A son of Sandown, N.H., who gave his life to preserve our nation’s unity and defend democracy for his own generation and those who followed, will be remembered during the town’s Memorial Day celebration. Sgt. Daniel Marston, whose mother’s family—the Flanders—had lived in Sandown since before the American Revolution, grew up in town. He ran a local wheelwrights shop, but during the Union’s lowest point in the war, left to fight. He and other Sandown men joined one of New Hampshire’s nine-month infantry regiments.

Community Spotlight

Methuen Observes Memorial Day with Parade, Ceremonies

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Methuen’s Memorial Day observance will start at the American Legion Post 122 on Broadway, and end at VFW Post 8349 on River Street. The parade will wend its way to the World War II monument on Charles Street and Walnut Grove Cemetery’s American Legion monument for brief ceremonies, before returning to the Legion post at 200 Broadway. The Veterans of Foreign Wars organization picks up the observances at Elmwood Cemetery on North Lowell Street (Route 113) before returning to the VFW post at 26 River St. for sandwiches and soda. All veterans, active-duty military members, National Guard members, reservists, civic organizations, Scout troops, school groups and clubs are invited to march.

Community Spotlight

Updated: Ceremony Marks 4th Year of Hometown Heroes Tributes

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Update: Because of the possibility of thunderstorms, the Haverhill Exchange Club’s annual Hometown Heroes tribute, scheduled to take place beginning at 2 this afternoon, is moving inside. The tribute now takes place in Haverhill City Hall auditorium, second floor of City Hall, 4 Summer St. Motorists in Haverhill, whether residents or visitors, have for the last few years seen banners with the images of local veterans hanging throughout the city. This year, the Hometown Heroes banners will again be on full display in time for Memorial Day. The Haverhill Exchange Club organizes this annual tribute with the city.

Community Spotlight

Tilton Elementary Students to Perform for Memorial Day

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A decades-long Haverhill tradition continues this year when all John C. Tilton School students take part in the school’s annual Memorial Day celebratory concert. Music teacher Rebecca May said parents, veterans, and anyone with patriotic spirit wanting to honor veterans’ service and sacrifice are welcome to attend. Red, white, and blue attire is welcome and encouraged, she said. Tilton students from every grade will gather outdoors on the Hancock Street side of the school for the much-loved musical performance on Friday, May 24, beginning at 10 a.m. Rain date is Tuesday, May 28. There is no school on the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 27.

Community Spotlight

Golfers Support Disabled Services by Playing in Opportunity Works Golf Classic

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A round of golf at Bradford Country Club can help hundreds of Greater Haverhill residents living with disabilities find employment, day programs, community and recreational services, and other programs.

Opportunity Works, a nonprofit organization with headquarters in Haverhill at 671 Kenoza St. and in Newburyport, serves adults from 24 Merrimack Valley and North Shore communities. According to the organization, more than 98 percent of money raised through fundraising and outreach events directly benefit services and programming. One of those annual fundraisers is the Opportunity Works Golf Classic, played this year at the Bradford Country Club. This year’s tournament is extra special because it celebrates Opportunity Works’ 50th year of providing services that improve the lives of disabled area residents.

Community Spotlight

Author’s Storytime Doubles as Children’s Book Drive Saturday

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Historic New England, the oldest, largest and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States, will collaborate with Ruth’s House and the Haverhill Public Library for a children’s book drive and storytime featuring author Josh Funk. Funk will read from his award-winning “Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast” series. Those who attend are asked to bring and donate a gently used children’s book for Ruth’s House as a way to pass on the joy of reading to another family. Funk is a software engineer and a prolific children’s book author who often blends information from his work life into his stories. The book drive/storytime is Saturday, May 18, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.

Community Spotlight

Haverhill Veterans Office Offers Ways to Honor Service on Memorial Day

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Haverhill will honor its fallen service members as it does every year with flags placed on veterans’ graves in advance of Memorial Day, and a parade from Kenoza Avenue to Linwood Cemetery with a closing ceremony there on the holiday. Volunteers who would like to help place an American flag at veterans’ graves are welcome to join members of local veterans’ organizations and Scouts in the task. Veterans Services Officer Jeffrey C. Hollett can help direct volunteers to the locations where help is needed. He can be reached at 978-374-2351, ext. 3910, or in person in his office at the Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St.