Essex National Heritage Area Offers $2,000 Partnership Grants Aimed at History, Culture, Nature

Essex National Heritage Area is offering grants of $2,000 for projects that preserve and enhance the historical, cultural and natural resources of Essex County. Essex Heritage Partnership Grants program are reimbursable matching grants for communities and qualified nonprofit organizations. Eligible projects should focus on one of four categories: education, interpretation, preservation or access and inclusion. The $2,000 grants are awarded upon project completion. Each project must have a minimum total cost of $4,000.

Valentine’s Dance for Veterans to Take Place in Haverhill Feb. 13

Veterans Northeast Outreach Center is hosting a Valentine’s dance with music, hors d’oeuvres and mocktails. Veterans attending an organization event for the first time must provide a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and an identification or VA card. The dance is Thursday, Feb. 13, from 3-6 p.m., at 10 Reed St., Haverhill. For more information or to register, email [email protected] or call 978-971-1162.

Haverhill Garden Club Offers Tips Feb. 12 on Starting Summer Plants by Seed

Those wishing to get an early jump on growing vegetables and flowers this summer are invited to attend a free presentation by the Haverhill Garden Club on how to start plants from seeds indoors. The presentation takes place Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m., in Haverhill Public Library’s Johnson Auditorium, 99 Main St., Haverhill. Presenters are master gardener candidate Dustin MacIver and professional flower grower Jane Langlais, who are both members of the garden club. The library, which is home to the club’s seed library, is co-sponsoring the event.

Snowdrop, Marigold and Wisteria Montessori Schools Plan Information Session Today

Snowdrop Montessori, Marigold Montessori and Wisteria Montessori, all part of the Wildflower network, host an information session this afternoon. Teachers will be available to answer questions from families about the schools’ approach to early childhood education. The meeting takes place Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Snowdrop Montessori, 181 Washington St., Haverhill. Childcare will be available.

YWCA Northeastern Mass. Seeks Nominations for 42nd Annual Tribute to Women

YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts is seeking nominations of outstanding women in time for its 42nd Annual Tribute to Women. The YWCA is seeking nominations of women who work tirelessly to make a difference in their work and communities and deserve to be recognized at the annual event Thursday, May 15. It is the core fundraiser for the YWCA, highlighting the critical work all of the more than 25 YWCA community programs engage in throughout Essex County and the Merrimack Valley. Nominations are accepted from Saturday, Feb. 1, through March 1.

‘Congregational Conversation about Justice’ Open to Public Sunday in Haverhill

A “Congregational Conversation about Justice” with elected officials, residents, clergy and the public is planned Sunday in Haverhill. A panel includes state Rep. Andy Vargas, Haverhill School Committee member Jill Story, Haverhill City Councilors Katrina Hobbs-Everett and Devan M. Ferreira, Nate Robertson, Dennis Everett and Zan Spaihts-Mohns. It will be hosted by Universalist Unitarian Church Rev. Frank Clarkson and Director of Religious Education Clare Fortune-Lad. The conversation takes place Sunday, Feb. 2, beginning at noon, at the church, 15 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill.