Community Spotlight

Techcycle Solutions Partners with Haverhill Farmers Market for E-Waste Recycling

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Techcycle Solutions will be on hand for this Saturday’s Haverhill Farmers Market to help residents responsibly recycle old electronic devices, including laptops, phones, desktops, monitors, servers, hard drives, networking equipment, cords, cables and motherboards. The E-waste recycling event takes place Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Bradford Common, 10 Church St., Bradford. A $25 fee applies for each TV, and there is a $4 charge for hard drive shredding. Items containing freon are not accepted.

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Atkinson Women’s Civic Club’s 2024 Indoor/Outdoor Artisan Market Saturday

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The Atkinson Women’s Civic Club is having its 2024 Indoor/Outdoor Artisan Market, offering the community a day of shopping and family fun. Attendees will have the opportunity to find unique gifts and crafts from among the work of 75 local artisan vendors. There will also be raffle baskets, 50/50 raffles, music and various food vendors. Proceeds benefit the Atkinson community. The market will take place, rain or shine, Saturday, Oct.

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Eammon’s Heart Narcan Training to Take Place at Northern Essex Community College

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Eammon’s Heart will present Narcan training at Northern Essex Community College, offering harm reduction and addiction awareness education during October and November. Rebecca Pichardo, a trainer specializing in Narcan and substance use disorder, will lead the trainings, which include overdose education, basic overdose response, and naloxone administration, aims to empower individuals with life-saving knowledge. Topics covered include the risks for opioid overdose, recognizing the signs of an overdose, steps of overdose response, how to administer naloxone and perform rescue breathing and an overview of local Good Samaritan laws. Attendees will receive a take-home naloxone kit. There are two sessions, Thursday, Oct.

Education

Lawrence General Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1964 Marks 60 Years at Reunion Wednesday

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The Lawrence General Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1964 will celebrate its 60th reunion tomorrow night. Despite graduating six decades ago, class member Ann Ryan says they have maintained a close-knit bond, holding monthly luncheons and regular reunions. The class began in September of 1961 with 43 women, with 32 graduating in 1964. Although some did not graduate with the class, they remain part of the group, she says. In the early 1960s, nursing schools had strict rules.

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Somebody Cares New England Hosts ‘Basketball & BBQ’ with Harlem Globetrotter Adams

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Somebody Cares New England, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting low-income families, offers “Basketball & BBQ,’ with former Harlem Globetrotter Melvin Adams.

The event is free and open to Haverhill residents of all ages, though children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a barbeque, basketball, volleyball, games and cotton candy. Attendees have the opportunity to meet Adams, who is known for inspiring both youth and adults to pursue their dreams with his unique blend of mentorship and humor. The event takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 4-6 p.m. at 358 Washington St., Haverhill, and will be held rain or shine. There’s more at somebodycaresne.org or call 978-912-7626.

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Multimedia Artist Dael Angelico-Hart Presents ‘Altered Books’ Demo Sunday, Sept. 22

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The Greater Haverhill Arts Association hosts a demonstration by multimedia artist Dael Angelico-Hart, showcasing her innovative “Altered Books” technique. The event is set for Sunday, Sept. 22, from 2-4 p.m. at Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St., Haverhill. It is free for Greater Haverhill Arts Association members, while a $5 donation is requested from non-members. There’s more at ghaa.art.

Haverhill

Essex Heritage’s Trails & Sails Continues with Local Events

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Essex Heritage’s annual Trails & Sails event continues with a variety of activities, highlighting historical and cultural sites across the region. Residents are encouraged to explore their communities. Below is a sampling of area events and a complete list appears at trailsandsails.org. Whittier Birthplace, 305 Whittier Road, Haverhill

The Freeman Memorial Trail at Whittier Birthplace will be open for self-guided tours from 7 to 8 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20-22.