The Merrimack Valley Concert Band will perform its annual holiday concert, featuring a selection of Christmas music. The concert takes place Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m., in the Pentucket Regional Middle-High School Auditorium, 20 Main St., West Newbury. Admission is by donation. For more information, email Kathy Peavey at [email protected] or call 978-360-8756.
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Annual Craft Fair at All Saints Parish Includes Santa Claus Visit, Bruins Tickets Raffle
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All Saints Parish’s Annual Craft Fair features local craft vendors, Santa’s Shoppe, hourly raffles, food, baked goods, an appearance by Santa, and holiday music. There is also an opportunity to win two tickets to a Bruins game against the Winnipeg Jets Thursday, Jan. 30. The Annual Craft Fair is Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at All Saints Parish, 120 Bellevue Ave., Haverhill.
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Plaistow Lions Club Kicks Off Plaistow Festival of Trees Friday to Benefit Families and Children
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The Plaistow Festival of Trees, organized by the Plaistow Lions Club, is taking place to provide gifts to families in need. Festival offerings include a craft fair, raffle of decorated trees and a wide range of raffle prizes and a snack bar. It takes place Friday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec.
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MeVa Asks Public to Donate During ‘Stuff-A-Bus Drive’ Dec. 6
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Merrimack Valley Transit, known as MeVa for short, is bringing back its Stuff-A-Bus Drive, collecting toys, clothes and non-perishable food to support local families. The public is asked to donate new, unwrapped toys; new or gently used clothing; and non-perishable food. The drive takes place Friday, Dec. 6, from 9-11 a.m., at Target, 35 Computer Drive, Haverhill, and 1-4 p.m., at Target, 67 Pleasant Valley St, Methuen, Methuen. All donations go directly to Neighbors In Need and Debbie’s Treasure Chest.
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Author to Discuss ‘Native Nations: A Millennium in North America’ During Virtual Talk
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Kathleen DuVal, historian and author, discusses her book “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America,” which centers the history of Native nations, from the rise of ancient cities over a thousand years ago to the ongoing struggles for sovereignty today. The Haverhill Public Library says DuVal’s work sheds light on the resilience of Native peoples throughout history. The library hosts the Zoom presentation Monday, Nov. 25, from 7-8 p.m.
Those interested may register on the Events page at haverhillpl.org.
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Gale Park 25th Annual Tree Lighting Dec. 1 Features Santa Claus Visit, Music
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The public is invited to meet Santa Claus, sip hot chocolate and enjoy holiday music when Gale Park Neighbors light up the park Dec. 1. The lighting marks the 25th anniversary of the holiday tradition. Benjamin Goldbaum will provide music and Bobby Gariepy will lead cast members from the Methuen Music Hall production of “A Christmas Carol” in holiday songs. It starts Sunday, Dec.
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Linoleum Stamp Making Workshop Saturday at Haverhill Printing Museum
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The Haverhill Museum of Printing offers a hands-on Linoleum Stamp Making Workshop Saturday, where participants can design, carve and print their own stamps. Led by Isaac Wood, the workshop provides all necessary materials, including carving tools, X-ACTO knives, ink pads and two pieces of dual-tone linoleum. Extra linoleum will be available for purchase at $3 if participants wish to make more stamps or take some home. The workshop, limited to 10 participants, costs $60. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bag lunch.
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Folk-Rock Program by Creeque Alley Thursday at Haverhill Citizens Center
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The acoustic folk-rock duo Creeque Alley, featuring musicians Dan Kirouac and Sean Fullerton presents a 1960s folk-rock program Thursday. The performance includes live renditions of popular songs from the era, along with stories about the original artists and the history behind the music. Paid with a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council, the performance is geared toward seniors, but others may attend as space allows. The program takes place Thursday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m., at Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. For more information or to inquire about attendance, call 978-374-2390.
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River Bards Poetry and Open Mic Night Wednesday Features Poet Harry Durso
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The final River Bards Poetry and Open Mic Night of the season takes place tonight, featuring poet Harry J. Durso. Durso, of Lawrence, has taught in Andover schools for 30 years and serves on board of directors of the Robert Frost Foundation. He produced and hosted “An Evening of Poetry” with students of Andover High School for the last 14 years and has been featured at the North Andover Poetry Corner and at Reach Arts Open Mic in Swampscott where he kicked off the town’s Arts Week. His poem, “Lawrence Down,” which depicts the horrors of the Merrimack Valley Gas Explosion in 2018, and another poem, “24/7,” shows daily life in an inner city. have been chosen by the Lawrence History Center to become part of the historical archives of Lawrence.