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The Haverhill Veteran Services Office is looking for volunteers to help place American flags tomorrow on veteran gravesites at St. James Cemetery on Primrose Street. Volunteers are asked to meet Saturday, May 27, 8:30 a.m., at AmVets Post 147, 576 Primrose St., Haverhill. For more information, contact Commander Richard Burnell at 978-420-6624 or Gerry Marchand at 603-944-2059.
Back again: Presentations take place tonight, May 24, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Dr. Albert B. Consentino School library, 685 Washington St. Haverhill. Haverhill’s first “City-Wide Civics Project Showcase,” prepared by eighth and 10th grade public school students, takes place tonight. Propelled by a 2018 Massachusetts law, the “history of the United States of America and social science, including civics, shall be taught as required subjects to promote civic service and a greater knowledge thereof and to prepare students, morally and intellectually, for the duties of citizenship.” One of the requirements is Student-led Civics Projects. “This event showcases the top projects from each middle school and Haverhill High School, and provides students with an opportunity to bring their issues to local stakeholders and decision-makers,” reads the invitation from the Haverhill Public Schools Social Studies/History Department.
Kaitlyn Marin Arteaga, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill’s Youth of the Year, walked away with a $1,000 scholarship Friday during the Club’s annual “Dream, Reach, Succeed” academic and leadership recognition
Arteaga’s $1,000 scholarship came from Bank of New England. The event, open to Club members and their families, highlighted Boys & Girls Club members who excelled in academic and leadership programming throughout the year. Program recognition included Math and Reading, STEAM, Art, as well as the Club’s tween and teen leadership programs, Torch Club and Keystone Club. Four members who demonstrated exceptional effort this year were also presented with Campership awards to attend Camp Tasker in Newton, N.H., for all nine weeks this summer for free thanks to donations from the Wysocki family and Club Board member Richard Early Jr.
A military cannon salute Thursday formally kicks off the seasonal presentation of 160 “Hometown Heroes” banners, honoring veterans, going up throughout the city’s central business district. Besides the military cannon salute, organizers say, the Third Annual Hometown Heroes Tribute Program features speakers, distinguished guests and local officials. Organized by the Exchange Club of Haverhill, banners appear on poles along Essex, Washington, Merrimack, Main, Water and South Main Streets; Bailey Boulevard; and Basiliere and Comeau Bridges. The ceremony takes place Thursday May 25, 2 p.m. at GAR Park in downtown Haverhill. The patriotic banners are displayed from Memorial Day to Veterans Day and then returned to donors.
An Indie rock rising star now living in Nashville but who has toured 48 states and 10 countries, brings folk and acoustic music to Haverhill tomorrow night. Kristen Ford is a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with five albums showing her versatility as she blends the styles of reggae, indie, folk and blues into a lively, unique all-body performance that even may include beatboxing. Ford performs live Saturday, May 20, 7:30 p.m., at the New Moon Coffeehouse at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 16 Ashland St., Haverhill. Doors opens at 7. Admission is $20 cash at the door; and half price for those ages 18 and under.
The Haverhill Council on Aging plans a “Senior Spring Fling” lunch tomorrow. Besides lunch, there will be entertainment. Senior Spring Fling takes place Friday, May 19. from noon-2 p.m., at the Haverhill Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St, Haverhill Tickets are $10 each. Those interested may register by calling Paula at 978-374-2390, ext.
Dr. Robert G. Goodby discusses “13,000 Years of Native American History” during a talk this week as part of Buttonwoods Museum’s Spring Speaker Series. Goodby is professor of anthropology at Franklin Pierce University. The talk takes place Thursday, May 18, from 7-8:30 p.m., at Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St., Haverhill.
“Exploring Foodways: History of Chocolate” is on tap tomorrow night at Haverhill’s Whittier Birthplace. Historian Michele Gabrielson discusses the history and production of chocolate with special attention to early American consumption. There will be chocolate samples donated by Lindt. The event is for those of at least age 21 and takes place Thursday, May 18, from 6-8 p.m., at Whittier Birthplace, 305 Whittier Road, Haverhill. Small bites by la Pizza di Forno and a glass of wine are included in the $30 per person, ticket price.
Haverhill’s River Bards are back tomorrow, May 17. The group, in collaboration with Creative Haverhill, continues the poetry series in-person the third Wednesday of May, and June at 7 p.m., at HC Media, 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill. Open mic follows each program.