Atkinson’s Kimball Library Displays Works by Haverhill Artist Pixie Yates During March

Paintings by New York City and Haverhill-based artist Pixie Yates are on display this month at Atkinson’s Kimball Library. Yates, a designer and an illustrator and educator, shows her original watercolors and acrylics illustrating “color-drenched flowers, seagrass, sunsets, cafes and shop windows, cocktails, perfume bottles and more.” According to her biography, “Inspired by urban life, everyday objects and the natural world particularly her childhood summers in Cape May Point, N.J., Pixie is known for her dreamy, effervescent, color-drenched style that invokes a sense of style and delight.”

Works are on display Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Kimball Library meeting room, 5 Academy Ave., Atkinson, N.H.

‘Spring Has Sprung’ Floral-Themed Brunch Set for April 7 in Support of Cogswell ArtSpace

A floral-themed brunch, featuring the artistry of Stephen Janavicus of Flowers by Steve, is planned to benefit the conversion of the former George F. Cogswell School on South Main Street in Haverhill into a community arts center. “Spring Has Sprung” offers plant sales, live floral arrangement designs, curated raffle baskets and a floral-based art silent auction to support Creative Haverhill’s Cogswell ArtSpace Campaign. “Once renovated, the Cogswell ArtSpace will blossom into a hub of creativity, featuring gallery space, versatile classrooms catering to all ages, individual artist studio rentals and a collaborative workspace equipped with ceramics labs, a printmaking studio and a woodshop,” organizers say. Creative Haverhill has raised $2.3 million towards $3 million for acquisition and renovation. The nonprofit completed the building purchase in 2019 from the city.

Temple Emanu-El Presents ‘Untold Story of the Ferramonti Concentration Camp’ March 10

Rabbi Barbara Aiello tells “The Untold Story of the Ferramonti Concentration Camp—How Italian Soldiers and Local Villagers Saved Jews from Nazi Deportation” during a talk this Sunday. The Adult Education Program at Haverhill’s Temple Emanu-El is presenting the talk Sunday, March 10, beginning with a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and presentation at 10 at Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Haverhill. A donation of $10 per person is suggested. Last minute walk-ins are welcome, but participants are asked to help with planning by contacting the Temple office by emailing [email protected] or calling 978-373-3861.

Bethany Community Services Plans Its First Golf Outing for May 13

Bethany Community Services, which operates Merrivista, Phoenix and Mission Towers senior housing, is planning its first Golf Outing for May in support of its Friends of Bethany Fund. The Friends of Bethany Fund provides supportive resources for the close to 400 seniors who make a Bethany community their home. The fund helps pay for reduced-cost nutritious meals, low-cost transportation for medical appointments and a variety of events and activities, allowing Bethany residents living on restricted incomes to live independently. “Many of our residents were born and raised in Haverhill and spent their lives working to support this community, and this is a great opportunity to give back and help support them,” said Bethany Community Services President and CEO Jered Stewart. He added, “The vast majority are living on fixed incomes and the cost increases we’ve all experienced these past few years have made things even harder for them.

Cabaret Show, ‘Almost Better Than Broadway,’ March 8-9, Benefits MishStrong Charities

A cabaret show, “Almost Better Than Broadway,” takes place later this week in support of MishStrong, a charity created in remembrance of Michelle “Mish” Benedetti, a Methuen resident and social worker who died in 2019 at age 51 after a battling cancer. Proceeds from “Almost Better Than Broadway,” benefit, in part, St. Ann’s Home and School in Methuen, which currently houses 150 permanent residents and educates 120-plus students. St. Ann’s Director of Development John Rice says, “The support from MishStrong makes a real difference in the lives of these kids.

Haverhill Council on Aging Presents Free Trivia and Tunes March 26

The Haverhill Council on Aging presents “Trivia and Tunes,” a free competition combining questions designed specifically for seniors with vintage music providing clues. Trivia covers a broad variety of categories with musical clues from the likes of Sinatra, the Beatles, Rosemary Clooney and Elvis Presley. It takes place Tuesday, March 26, from 1-2 p.m., at the Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. Those wishing to reserve a spot may call Paula at 978-374-2390, ext. 3916.