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The Sixth Annual Pentucket Kiwanis Club Wine Tasting brings out French and Italian wines and returns the Nate Perry and Connor Milligan Duo to entertain. There will also be light appetizers and a buffet. The wine is uncorked Thursday, Nov. 5, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Maria’s Galleria Banquet Room, 81 Essex St., Haverhill. Admission is $50 per person or a table of eight for $375.
Essex County Habitat for Humanity extending the deadline for families to explore purchasing the a new, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with garage at 41 Curtis St. in Haverhill. The home is selling for a below-market price of $245,000 and applications will be accepted through Thursday, Dec. 10, on a first-come, first-served basis. The first applicant to meet all qualifications will be given the opportunity to buy the home. To be eligible, families must have a total household income between 40% and 60% of the area median income, depending on household size, as well as a credit score of at least 640.
All Care Hospice, a nonprofit serving more than 90 communities throughout Massachusetts, is seeking volunteers in the Merrimack Valley, where patients are waiting for support. The organization says an hour of a volunteer’s time can bring comfort and companionship to someone in the community. Volunteers may visit patients, provide telephone support to patients and families, help with office tasks and offer a comforting presence during a patient’s final hours. All Care Hospice says no medical experience or specialized training is needed. They ask volunteers be compassionate, patient, dependable, good listeners and at least 18 years old.
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce plans a Business Networking Mixer at The Beck, the new 290-unit housing complex on the Merrimack River in Bradford. Besides networking, the event, co-hosted by Studios 15, gives Chamber members and guests time to gather for complimentary appetizers and drinks and opportunities to win door prizes. The Business Networking Mixer at The Beck takes place Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 5-7 p.m., at 39 Railroad Ave., Haverhill. Registration takes place at MerrimackValleyChamber.com or by calling 978-686-0900.
The Haverhill Public Health Department is planning a School Age Flu Clinic during the afternoon of Nov. 10. The clinic is intended for those ages 5 to 18 in advance of the flu season. It takes place Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 2-6 p.m., at Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill.
Methuen High School recently held a successful College and Careers Fair for senior students featuring more than 55 colleges, businesses, military organizations, technical schools and certification programs.
Besides being able to network and learn about local colleges and schools, students found opportunities to learn how their current classes remain important as they consider secondary education or enter the workforce. The school cited, for example, if a student is interested in plumbing, classes in geometry and physics at Methuen High School can help prepare them and create a bridge between their current classes and their future careers. “At Methuen Public Schools, we firmly believe in opportunities for all students, and by having our students participate in these programs and events, we are able to have more in-depth conversations and connect students with the right resources to further their education during their time in Methuen and after graduation,” said Methuen School Counseling Department Chair Martha Tatro. Methuen High School Counseling Department is also planning two field trips for Early College students where they will visit UMass Lowell.
Tia Gerber has joined Greater Lawrence Technical School as workforce development program coordinator. Gerber, who previously worked nine years at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School as director of community partnership, will help further identify new and growing opportunities for students and the public, including students from neighboring communities who do not have direct access to vocational education and adult learners. “I am thrilled to have begun my new role at GLTS, and I want to highlight the incredible team we have here. They truly pride themselves on this type of work, and it has been a pleasure getting to learn from them and work alongside them as I have entered this role,” she said, “My focus for the Workforce Development Program is to continue highlighting our wonderful programs that strive to expand the education of our students and community.”
The school, serving Lawrence, Methuen, Andover and North Andover, offers three main outlets in the program, including After Dark, Adult Technical Training and an Apprenticeship Program. All of the technical career pathways offered through the GLTS After Dark Program align with local, regional and statewide labor market needs.
John Garozzo joined Institution for Savings last month as senior vice president of commercial lending and senior lender. Garozzo has more than 25 years of banking experience with expertise in construction lending, commercial real estate, commercial credit, portfolio management and relationship development. He most recently served as senior vice president, commercial loan officer and commercial team leader at Newburyport Bank. “John brings extensive commercial lending experience and a thoughtful, relationship-focused approach to serving customers and leading teams,” said Institution for Savings President and CEO Michael J. Jones. “His strong credit background and commitment to understanding the needs of local businesses will be valuable as he leads our commercial lending team.”
Garozzo will oversee the bank’s commercial lending team, leading commercial activities and supporting the team in developing customer relationships and delivering financing solutions for businesses and organizations across the region.