Region

Markey to Give Keynote at ‘Making a Difference Gala;’ Lawrence Partnership to Receive Award

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Sen. Edward J. Markey is delivering the keynote address at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center’s 15th annual “Making a Difference Gala.”

The 2020 Making a Difference Award will be awarded to the Lawrence Partnership. Formed in 2014, the partnership is a private/public sector collaboration for the economic development and general improvement of the City of Lawrence. Members include business leaders, nonprofit executives and elected officials working together to support a shared vision for the community. “We are thrilled that United States Senator Ed Markey has agreed to be our keynote speaker for our 15th Making a Difference Gala. Sen. Markey has been serving the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Washington, D.C. since 1976, and has always been a champion for community health centers like GLFHC, and our nationally recognized teaching health center, the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program,” said Greater Lawrence Family Health Center President and CEO John Silva.

Community Spotlight

Founding Member of Beatles Tribute Band Explores Impact at Haverhill Council on Aging

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Haverhill’s Council on Aging is hosting a tribute to The Beatles to explore the impact of their music. Fran Hart, founding member of Beatles Tribute Band, leads the program, “Culture and Historical Reflection of the 1960s.” The program includes discussion of cultural impact, video clips, live music and sing-alongs. The event is free and open to the public Wednesday April 15, 1 p.m., at Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. For more information visit cityofhaverhill.com.

Education

Haverhill’s Commission on Disability Accepting $2,000 Scholarship Applications

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Haverhill’s Commission on Disability Issues is providing bigger rewards this year for students with disabilities that have interests in further education, careers and volunteering. Entering its third year of providing scholarships, the program is closing in on this year’s selection and expects to have the year’s recipient selected by the end of April. The scholarship awards $2,000 to a graduating high school senior who is furthering his education or career efforts. The winner will be announced in May. Frances Hogan, who has served as commission chairperson for seven years, explains why the scholarship program was expanded.

Community Spotlight

Council on Aging Hosts St. Patrick’s Party March 16 with ‘Crazy Maggie’

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Haverhill’s Council of Aging is hosting a St. Patrick’s Party featuring live Irish music by “Crazy Maggy.”

The event includes food, music and dancing on Monday, March 16. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased online. Doors open at 11 a.m., the party is 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

The St. Patrick’s Day party is at DiBurro’s Function Facility, 887 Boston Road, Haverhill.

Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Talks State Economy with Area State Senators

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Four area state senators will be discussing the current Massachusetts economy over breakfast with local business leaders. The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting “The Massachusetts Economy: A Report from The Massachusetts State Senate,” featuring guest speakers Sens. Diana DiZoglio, Barry Finegold, Edward Kennedy and Bruce Tarr, Friday, March 6, from 7:30-9:30 a.m., at Salvatore’s at the Riverwalk, 354 Merrimack St., Lawrence. Tickets are $30 for member and $50 for non-members. For more information visit merrimackvalleychamber.com.

Community Spotlight

Winning Opportunities for Women Announce Conference Guest Speakers

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Five prominent women talk about why “The Time is Now,” during the upcoming Winning Opportunities for Women conference. The 24th annual Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce even features Christa Brown, founder and director, The Free Soil Arts Collective, and marketing manager, EforAll; state Sen. Diana DiZoglio; Amy Latimer, TD Garden president; Shirley Leung, columnist and associate editor, Boston Globe; and Taniya Nayak, owner, Taniya Nayak Design; design expert, HGTV and the Food Network. A UMass Lowell grad, Nayak will be interviewed by UMass Lowell Chancellor Jackie Moloney. The event highlights how speakers overcame obstacles to achieve success, discusses strategies for success and shares how resilience leads to accomplishment. Winning Opportunities for Women ‘s “The Time is Now” takes place Friday, March 27, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury.

Community Spotlight

Temple Emanu-El Hosts Antisemitism Workshop, Sunday March 22

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Rabbi Rachel Isaacs and Dr. David Bernat present “Understanding Antisemitism and Harnessing Your Voice to Confront It” to help address antisemitism on Sunday, March 22. Historical and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism, strategies for facing it in our day to day lives are shared during the workshop at Temple Emanu-El of Haverhill. Isaacs will apply material from her college course, “Public Speaking for Social Change,” to help confront and address antisemitism. “In a time of rising antisemitism, both here and abroad, it’s critical for local communities to come together in person to learn shoulder-to-shoulder about antisemitism’s roots and how to most effectively combat such bigotry.” said Cantor Vera Broekhuysen, spiritual leader of Temple Emanu-El. The free event begins at 9:30 a.m. with breakfast, followed by the workshop at 10 a.m., at Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Haverhill.

Community Spotlight

YWCA White Ribbon Day Celebration Aims to End Gender-Based Violence

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The YWCA of Northeastern Massachusetts is hosting a White Ribbon Day celebration that aims to end gender-based violence. The Thursday, March 19, event features speakers Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Haverhill High School Community Liaison Andy Polanco. It includes breakfast at 7:30 a.m., with the program from 8-9 a.m. Reservations are required before Wednesday, March 11. The event takes place at Northern Essex Community College’s Hartleb Technology Center, 100 Elliot St., Haverhill. For more information or to reserve seats, email [email protected].