Fifth Annual Northern Essex Giving Day Takes Place April 9

Northern Essex Community College is gearing up for its fifth annual Giving Day. Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraiser taking place Thursday, April 9, and designed to bring the community together to support the college’s annual fund. “Giving Day celebrates healthy camaraderie and competition through a variety of themed challenges, prizes and more. The funds raised have an incredible impact on the programs and services that are in greatest need of funding,” the college says. The NECC Fund directly supports student scholarships, lectures, essential classroom resources and progressive career programming.

National Commander Wiley to Address Public at Haverhill American Legion

American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley takes part in a presentation and reception when he visits American Legion Wilbur M. Comeau Post 4 at the end of next week. The Haverhill organization is inviting the public to hear Wiley, a former U.S. Air Force veteran and retired Kansas district court judge. It will be the first time the local chapter welcomes a national commander. “This is more than just a meeting. It is a historic moment that underscores the importance of our city’s veteran community on a national stage,” says Post 4 Commander Tim Dougherty.