Community Spotlight

Riverside Church’s Pink Party to Benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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An art show and silent auction, a raffle with a lineup of door prizes and a free light buffet with fare from several local restaurants will be featured at Riverside Church’s third annual Pink Party. Donated works of art will be part of a silent auction Saturday, Sept. 30, at the church, 278 Groveland St., to benefit research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There will also be a buffet with dishes from Long Horn Steakhouse, 110 Grill, Cedars and Roasted Coffee Bar. Those who wish to help sponsor the event and interested artists may contact organizers at [email protected].

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MacDonald Memorial Antique Truck and Car Show Takes Place Sept. 4

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The annual MacDonald Memorial Antique Truck and Car Show takes place on Labor Day. Antique vehicles 25 years and older are allowed to participate. Food vendors will also be on hand and donations of canned goods to benefit the Atkinson Food Bank will be accepted at the registration desk. Admission and parking are free, but donations are accepted to benefit the Atkinson Lions Club and the Atkinson Fire Association. The show was named in honor of the late Fred MacDonald who started the event years ago.

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Teddy Bear Cornhole League Offers Competitions Weekly

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The Teddy Bear Cornhole League is holding competitions every Thursday in Haverhill. Anyone is welcome to play. The top three winners will receive payouts based on the number of people competing. Ten percent of admission fees go toward a cornhole players’ scholarship and another 10% will go toward a players’ emergency fund. The rest of the money will go toward payouts to the winners.

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Holy Apostles Ladies Philoptochos Seeks Vendors for Fall Craft Fair Sept. 30

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Vendors are wanted for the Fall Craft Fair at Haverhill’s Holy Apostles Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church. Sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos Society, the fair features Greek pastries and other refreshments as well as crafts. Money raised will be used for scholarships and other donations. Tables rent for $35 each and must be reserved by contacting Elaine Tzitzon at [email protected] or by calling 978-618-7767. The fair will be held on Saturday, Sept.

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Santa Sauce and Snowball Contest Sept. 22 Benefits 59th Annual VFW Santa Parade

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Foodies, chefs and fans of spaghetti sauce and meatballs are invited to attend a Santa Sauce and Snowball Fundraiser in September in support of the 59th Annual VFW Santa Parade this fall. Cooks will vie to be named creator of the best sauce. Contestants must prepare sauce or meatballs or both, which will be judged separately. Entries will be judged by a panel of peers. For those who wish to feast on sauce and meatballs, tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for those younger than 18.

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Haverhill’s Classes of 1965 Plan Reunion Sept. 22

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The reunion for Haverhill’s Classes of 1965 is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 22. It brings together graduates and their friends from Haverhill High School, Haverhill Trade School, St. James High School and Central Catholic that day, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Roma Ristorante, 29 Middlesex St., Bradford. The event is a casual social gathering.

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Bradford Bike Guy Offers Bicycle Repair Workshop Aug. 22

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“Bradford Bike Guy,” Torin Cattanach, is teaching a basic bike repair workshop later this month at Nevins Memorial Library. Cattanach, a student at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, will help attendees learn about repair and maintenance of bicycles. Those who plan on attending may bring a bike that is in need of repairs. The workshop takes place Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 5-6 p.m., at Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen.