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Plaistow Festival of Trees Runs Today Through Sunday; Proceeds Benefit Needy Children

By WHAV Staff | November 26, 2021

The 2021 Plaistow Festival of Trees, featuring tree and wreath raffles, begins today and runs through Sunday. Trees and wreaths will be displayed around the hall for people to take chances on, and there will be raffle items including a 50/50. Drawings start at 3 p.m., Sunday. Admission is free and raffle proceeds benefit the Plaistow Lions Club Santa Fund for children less fortunate and other community outreach as funds allow. A craft fair will also be running during all three days of the event and a “Make it/Take it” crafts area for children.

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New Cogswell ArtSpace Donors of $50 and Up Eligible to Win Iconic Dale Rogers’ Dog Sculpture

By WHAV Staff | November 19, 2021

Donors to Creative Haverhill’s Cogswell ArtSpace Campaign could win a four-foot-tall iconic, metal American Dog statue. Artist Dale Rogers donated one of his sculptures—a smaller version of one placed at the southbound Ward Hill exit off Interstate 495—to help raise the final money needed to renovate and open the Cogswell ArtSpace at the former George F. Cogswell School, 351 S. Main St., Haverhill. Through the month of November, those donating as little as $50 receive a chance to take the dog home or donate it to a favorite business or place. It’s valued at $2,900. Pentucket Bank is currently matching all donations that come in through Dec.

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Methuen Santa Parade Saturday From Pelham Street Park and Ride to Nicholson Stadium

By WHAV Staff | November 18, 2021

Methuen’s Santa Parade takes place tomorrow afternoon with dozens of youth organizations, businesses and area marching bands. The parade, led by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry, begins at 1 p.m., from the Pelham Street Park and Ride, 144 Pelham St. The route continues left on Pelham Street, left on Lowell Street, right on Hampshire Street, cross Broadway onto Charles Street, continue on Pleasant Street, right onto Pleasant Street, right onto Pleasant View Street and ending at Nicholson Stadium.

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Greater Haverhill Arts Association Hosts Exhibit at Hall-Haskell Gallery Friday-Sunday

By WHAV Staff | November 18, 2021

The Greater Haverhill Arts Association is hosting an exhibit of local artists at the Hall-Haskell Gallery this weekend. The Small Works Holiday Exhibit takes place Friday, Nov. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 21, from noon-4 p.m. daily, at the Gallery, 36 S. Main St., Ipswich. The show is free and open to the public.

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Haverhill’s Museum of Printing Plans Prixel Holiday Card Workshop Saturday, Dec. 4

By WHAV Staff | November 17, 2021

Haverhill’s Museum of Printing is having a holiday card printing workshop, where participants will leave with 25 four-by-six-inch cards to send to friends and family. Brandon Gamm, inventor of the Prixel printmaking kit, shows printmakers of all ages how to design and print a greeting card using Prixel’s unique grid system of raised letters and symbols. The workshop takes place Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It is limited to 10 people at $55 each. A light lunch will be provided.

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In Time for the ‘Riverdale’ Sixth Season Debut, Learn About the Haverhill Origins of Archie

By WHAV Staff | November 16, 2021

A closer look at the Haverhill origins of characters in Archie comics is the subject of “Betty and Veronica: The Colorful History of the Archie Comic Icons” online tonight. The presentation is timely since, besides comic books, the sixth season of “Riverdale” airs on CW television tonight. The Buttonwoods Museum’s “Haverhill Connections” lecture is presented by historian Tim Hanley tonight, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m.

Email [email protected] to register for Zoom link. For more information, email Jen Turner, museum educator, at [email protected]

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Buttonwoods Museum Extends Festival of Trees Drop-Offs Through Nov. 21

By WHAV Staff | November 15, 2021

Haverhill’s Buttonwoods Museum, getting ready for its 20th anniversary Festival of Trees, is extending its decorated artificial tree, wreath and centerpiece collections for another week. Due to heavy rains and the Veterans Day celebration, the museum is accepting drop-offs Thursday, Nov. 18, from noon-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 21.

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Gale Park 22nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Set for Sunday, Nov. 28

By WHAV Staff | November 12, 2021

The Gale Park Neighbors Association invite the public to meet Santa, sip Cocoa, hear the Christmas Bell and enjoy seeing the Haverhill park lit for the first time this holiday season. The 22nd annual Holiday Tree Lighting is open to the public and takes place, Sunday, Nov. 28, beginning at 5 p.m., at Gale Park, off Kenoza Avenue.

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Pentucket Players Present ‘Evita’ Friday, Saturday, Sunday at Haverhill City Hall

By WHAV Staff | November 11, 2021

Delayed more than a year because of the pandemic, Pentucket Players is presenting “Evita” this weekend at Haverhill City Hall auditorium. Pentucket Players expected a two-week delay back on March 15, 2020 while originally rehearsing, “Evita.” The two-week hiatus lasted for months because of precautions related to COVID-19. “Evita” chronicles the rise to fame and notoriety of Eva Peron, iconic wife of Argentinian dictator, Juan Peron, in the early 1950s. The multi-generational, diverse cast features performers from the Greater Merrimack Valley area. The play takes place Friday and Saturday, Nov.