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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.

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‘L’Arche Madness’ 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Takes Place May 17

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“L’Arche Madness,” L’Arche Boston North’s 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is set for May with games and bracket-style competitions for all ages and abilities. The event supports L’Arche Boston North’s homes and programs for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities programs. Teams will showcase their skills, compete for prizes and support a community of belonging and inclusion. Organizers say, “Whether you’re here to shoot hoops, share stories, or simply enjoy the madness—we’ve got something for everyone.”

The in-person tournament takes place Saturday, May 17, from noon to 3 p.m., at Haverhill YMCA, 81 Winter St., Haverhill. Tickets are $75 per team—$25 per person or $10 per person for those coming for the fun. Tickets may be purchased online here.

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Haverhill’s Museum of Printing Plans Series of Revolutionary War Talks and Workshops

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Over the next year and a half, Haverhill’s Museum of Printing plans a series of talks and workshops celebrating the start of the American Revolution, from the first battle this month in 1775 through the signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. The museum will use a replica of an English Common Press, to print copies of the Declaration of Independence for Museum of Printing visitors. It is one of only two operational wooden presses in New England. “It was the press that printed the pamphlets, broadsides, and newspapers that energized the revolution and the press that printed the Declaration of Independence. The printing press helped create America and this kind of press is an extremely important part of our history,” the museum said in a release.

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Haverhill Firefighting Museum Offers Raffle with $5,000 Cash Top Prize

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The Haverhill Firefighting Museum is having its second cash raffle with a $5,000 grand prize. Cynthia Graham, who serves as vice president of the museum’s board, said a maximum of 250 tickets will be sold for $100 each. Besides the chance to win a $5,000 first prize, there is a $1,000 second prize and third prize of $750 in scratch tickets. Proceeds support operations for the coming year. Graham said board members have tickets for sale or they can be ordered on the museum’s website, HaverhillFirefightingMuseum.org.

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Ruth’s House Offers 20% Earth Day Discount for Those Recycling Textiles

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You can do your part keeping old clothes and other textiles out of the landfill by recycling them at Ruth’s House, a thrift shop with a charitable mission. In celebration of Earth Day, those bringing unwanted textiles into the shop between Tuesday, April 22, and Saturday, April 26, will earn a 20% coupon to use in the store. Any types of old textiles will be accepted including torn clothes, stained towels and fabric shreds. Ruth’s House provides clothing and employment training opportunities to individuals and families in need throughout the Merrimack Valley. Its thrift shop is open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 111 Lafayette Square, Haverhill.

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Curbside Collection of Leaves, Grass Saturday Morning in Haverhill

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Haverhill is collecting leaves and grass clippings at the curb this Saturday. This Saturday, April 19, residents are asked to place leaves and grass clippings in either bags or open barrels and placed on the curb by 6 a.m. Loose leaves, brush and branches, plastic bags or trash will not be collected. Each bag or barrel must weigh less than 40 pounds. Brush may be dropped off at the Recycling Center, behind the Public Works garage, 500 Primrose St., Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Residents must have the 2025 sticker or a day pass to drop off brush or branches. The sticker may be purchased at the Public Works offices, weekdays, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

There’s more at HaverhillRecycles.org or residents may call the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 978-420-3817.