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Haverhill History Teacher to Perform, Reflect on Current Events at Universalist Unitarian Church

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Singer songwriter Tom Jordan will perform a free, one-man show at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill. Jordan, the retired chair of the Haverhill High School History Department, will share historical insights relevant to current world events and perform his music on Saturday, May 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the church, 15 Kenoza Ave. The evening will end with refreshments and an opportunity to speak with Jordan and other event organizers. The program is open to the public and a donation jar will be available to support a local charitable organization.

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Veasey Park Speaker Series Begins Monday Night with Tapper

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Three well-known naturalists will present lectures on their areas of expertise at part of the Veasey Memorial Park free May speaker series. Vermont forester Ethan Tapper kicks off the series Monday, May 5, in a talk titled “What Does it Mean to Love a Forest.” He takes participants on a walk through Veasey Park’s new reforestation project and talks about how the Japanese Miyawaki method of intense planting of natural plant materials can help a forest rebound quickly. He will also address how to respond to the harmful legacies of the past and how to use the human power to heal rather than harm. Tapper will sign copies of his book “How to Love A Forest.” Sales benefit Veasey Memorial Park. On Tuesday, May 13, foraging expert Russ Cohen leads a hike through the park in search of edible wild plants in a talk entitled “Edible Plant Exploration at Veasey Park.” Finally, on May 29, Merrimac artist Jenn Houle talks about how native plants have inspired her art and she will offer a painting workshop following her talk entitled “Public Art, Plants & Our Planet.”

Participants are asked to gather at 6 p.m. in the main parking lot at Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington St., Groveland,

Those who wish to learn more or register may visit VeaseyPark.org.

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Haverhill Garden Club Seeks Plant Donations for Fundraising Sale May 17

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In advance of its popular plant sale, the Haverhill Garden Club is seeking donations of perennial plants from local gardens to sell. Garden Club members are offering to come to local homes and dig up excess plants for the sale. Often plants need to be thinned to encourage robust growth, notes Plant Sale Co-Chair Dustin MacIver. “Especially with older, established perennials, it’s always good to give them some space to breathe,” she said. This year’s sale is Saturday, May 17, from 8:30 a.m. until sell out.

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Haverhill Council on Aging Offers Spring Fling Tickets; Singing Pianist Kirouac to Entertain

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Singing pianist Dan Kirouac of Westminster will provide the entertainment at the Haverhill Council on Aging’s May Spring Fling lunch. The event will be held Friday, May 16, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St. Tickets are $12. Paola Hussein, the activities and volunteer coordinator at the Council, said tickets always sell out and will not be available at the door. Those wishing to reserve a sport may call Hussein at 978-374-2390, ext.

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Team Haverhill Leads Planting Project May 1 at Riverside Park 

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Team Haverhill is organizing a planting day this week to install several dozen plants and shrubs in the new Edible Avenue Project in Riverside Park off Lincoln Avenue. Volunteers are asked to gather Thursday, May 1, at 1 p.m. at the new sidewalk spur behind the old Building 19 store in Rivers Edge Plaza, 298 Lincoln Ave., Haverhill. Ann Jacobson, chair of the Riverside Art in the Park and Edible Avenue Project for Team Haverhill, said the group will be planting black chokeberry and blueberry bushes, daylilies and beach plum plants among others. She said she expecting at least two dozen volunteers. As WHAV first reported last fall, the plantings will enhance a new paved walking trail on the Merrimack River that links to the Congressman William H. Bates Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Groveland Community Trail.

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Haverhill’s Sons of the American Legion Offer Veterans Free Breakfast May 3

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Breakfast at Haverhill’s American Legion Wilbur M. Comeau Post 4 will be free to veterans this Saturday. The Veterans Eat Free event, sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 4, features French toast, pancakes, eggs any style, sausage, bacon, toast, bagels and English muffins along with juice, milk, tea and coffee. Adults are $10 and children under 12, $5. The Saturday, May 3, breakfast takes place from 8-11:30 a.m., at the post, 1314 Main St., Haverhill. Those with questions may call organizer Joe White at 978-852-5454.

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Groveland Garden Club Annual Plant Sale May 31

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Just in time for spring planting the Groveland Garden Club is bringing back its annual plant sale. The public is invited to participate two ways. A variety of native pollinator friendly perennials and custom crafted hanging baskets can be ordered ahead of time. Then, garden seedlings and perennials donated by Groveland Garden Club members will be offered for sale Saturday, May 31, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Little Red School House, 26 Broad St., Groveland. Detailed information about the nursery-grown plants for pre-order is available at Groveland Garden Club.

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Haverhill Boys & Girls Club Back-A-Kid Donors Have Chance to be Listed on T-Shirts

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Those who contribute $125 to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill might just find their names on the backs of T-shirts the club is handing out at its Walk-A-Palooza. The social services organization is asking for $125 donations for its Back-A-Kid fundraiser in honor of its 125th birthday providing recreational activities and support to children in Greater Haverhill. The first 125 donors will be listed on the event tee for the club’s Saturday, May 3, Walk-A-Palooza through downtown Haverhill. Contributions in any amount up to $25,000 made by June 1 will be matched by the Amelia Peabody Foundation. The club notes three quarters of children served are from low-income families and 40% are led by one parent.