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The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce plans a Networking at Noon lunch to take place at Benchmark, a senior living facility in North Andover. The Chamber says the event includes a complimentary lunch and soft drinks. Networking takes place Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 12-1:15 p.m., at Benchmark at North Andover, 700 Chickering Road. Seats are $20 for members and $30 for non-members.
Haverhill Police are bringing back National Night Out in August and taking it to the 12th Ave. Playground for the first time
This is the first year National Night Out, described as a community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships, will not be held at Swasey Field Park as the department moves to annually rotate the festivities between neighborhoods. The event typically features hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, games and a display of police, fire and ambulance equipment, community tables as well as a visit by the specially trained Essex County Sheriff’s office K-9 unit. National Night Out takes place Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5-7 p.m., at 12th Avenue Park and McNamara’s Field, Haverhill.
Area residents of the 6th Congressional District have a chance to evaluate candidates to succeed Seth Moulton in the U.S. House when North Andover Democrats hold a pre-primary debate in less than two weeks. The North Andover Democratic Town Committee provides a forum for the six Democratic candidates running to replace Moulton—Beth Andres-Beck, John Beccia, Jamie Belsito, Dan Koh, Mariah Lancaster and Tram Nguyen. Moulton, the current representative, is leaving his seat in the House to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by incumbent Edward J. Markey. The 6th Congressional District, which covers most of Essex County and parts of Middlesex County, includes such area communities as Groveland, Merrimac, North Andover and West Newbury. Andres-Beck is from Oregon and moved to Middleton in 2022.
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is planning a networking breakfast at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center. The Chamber says the breakfast give individuals an opportunity to make connections and build business relationships while enjoying a complimentary breakfast. Networking takes place Friday, Aug. 7, 7:30-8:45 a.m., at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, 34 Haverhill St., third floor, Lawrence. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce offers its next Working Opportunities for Women, or WOW, Women’s Series networking night this week. Organizers call the free mixer a welcoming and empowering night designed to help women from all industries and backgrounds make connections and network with others in the area. In addition, they encourage individuals to share ideas, build meaningful relationships and show support for other women in a welcoming and relaxed social environment. WOW Women’s Series networking night takes place Thursday, July 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Renaissance Golf Club, 377 Kenoza St., Haverhill. Those interested may register online at HaverhillChamber.com.
Creative Haverhill is making big moves as the organization looks to partially open the long-awaited Cogswell ArtSpace in the near future. Executive Director Erin Padilla is stepping down from her position, as WHAV previously reported, after being with the nonprofit eight years. She explained how work will be divided in support of Cogswell following her departure. “What we’re doing right now is we’re splitting my role into two part-time positions, and a part of that is because of how we’re operating our downtown space right now. So, what we’re doing is we are moving it into an exhibitions and public art manager and a programs and operations manager,” she said.
New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias is coming to Groveland to discuss his new book, “In Deep Water: A True Story of Sharks, Survival and Courage,” at Groveland Public Library. Tougias’ book is a story of survival about three men stranded in the Gulf of Mexico who must survive 28 hours in open water and face eight-foot waves, jellyfish stings, hypothermia and sharks. The story is told from the perspective of the Coast Guard members, rescue swimmers and the survivors themselves. Tougias is known for his character-driven accounts of survival and rescue at sea, including “The Finest Hours,” “Ten Hours Until Dawn” and “Overboard!” He is the author or co-author of 30 books for adults and nine books for adults and middle school readers. The presentation takes place Monday, Aug.
Methuen Community Studios hosts a free ‘Methuen Back to Business Networking’ mixer presented by the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce. Organizers describe the mixer as a place to mix, mingle and network with fellow businesses. The mixer takes place Thursday, July 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Methuen Community Studios, 20 Aegean Drive, Unit 11, Methuen. Registration takes place online at HaverhillChamber.com.