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Local Historian Lee Thomas to Talk Wednesday in Groveland Ahead of Presidents Day

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Local historian Lee Thomas will talk about the presidents of the United States in a talk sponsored by the Groveland Council on Aging. Timed for the annual Presidents Day observance, Thomas will highlight defining moments, leadership and history that has shaped the nation. The free talk is Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m., at Groveland Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by calling the Council office at 978-372-1101 or by emailing [email protected].

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Annual Possible Dreams Haverhill Visioning and Brainstorming Session March 9

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Team Haverhill plans its annual community visioning and brainstorming session, Possible Dreams, in March. It is asking for ideas through Monday night that would make Haverhill a better place to live, work and play. Team Haverhill President Kevin Burke says Possible Dreams is an upbeat community conversation that celebrates Haverhill’s progress, elicits community aspirations and fosters new connections. He notes that past Possible Dreams sessions have launched a host of community initiatives, including Let’s Hike Haverhill, Clement Farm Disc Golf Course, Edible Avenue in Riverside Park and River Ruckus. Possible Dreams takes place Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the Hartleb Technology Center at Northern Essex Community, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill.

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Haverhill Rotary’s Bocce Ball Tournament Saturday

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The Rotary Club of Haverhill is sponsoring a Bocce Ball Bash fundraiser. The tournament takes place Saturday, Feb. 7, from 5-9 p.m., at Methuen Sons of Italy, 459 Merrimack St., Methuen. A buffet dinner kicks off the tournament and games start at 6 p.m. with prizes offered for first, second and third places. A special prize will be awarded to the team wearing the best costumes.

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Updated: Visiting Angels Speaker Presents Free Talk on Resources for Older Adults Living at Home

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Editor’s Note: The “Building Bridges to Care” talk offered by Pam Noon from Visiting Angels of Rowley and hosted by the Groveland Council on Aging has been rescheduled to Monday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m. The free event takes place at Groveland Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. Pam Noon, outreach coordinator at Visiting Angels in Rowley, gives a free talk to at Groveland Council on Aging about resources available for older residents aging at home. Noon’s talk, “Building the Bridges to Care,” is Monday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m., at Groveland Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. She will cover companion care, shopping assistance, housekeeping and transportation as well as the advantages of working with an agency such as hers. The talk is intended to help able seniors plans for future needs.

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Haverhill Recreation Offers Babysitting Certification in First Aid, CPR, More

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Young people in grades sixth through eighth can receive babysitting certification including first aid, CPR and AED training through a training program sponsored by the Haverhill Recreation Department. Wicked Safety Training is providing the Safe Sitter instruction Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. The fee is $110. Spaces are limited to 12.

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Updated: Groveland’s Veasey Park to Show How to Identify Winter Mammals at Winter Fest Sunday

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Editor’s Note: The new date for the Friends of Veasey Park’s 2026 Winter Festival in Groveland is Sunday, Feb. 22. The event, which had been scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25, was postponed due to frigid temperatures and the then-impending snowstorm. Two sessions will be held, one from 1-1:45 p.m. and the second from 1:45-2:30 p.m.

Naturalists from North Shore Nature Programs explain how to identify winter mammals at the rescheduled Friends of Veasey Winter Festival in Groveland.

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Haverhill Y to Honor Carbone, Catano, Dinan, Jordan, Kosmes and Murphy in May

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Six well-known community servants will be honored in the spring at the Haverhill YMCA’s annual Emerald Legacy Gala. The 2026 Legacies are Peter Carbone, Jose Catano, Jeremy Dinan, Timothy Jordan, Kara Kosmes and Mary Murphy. They’ll be recognized during the fundraiser, themed “A Night for Wicked Good.”

The Haverhill YMCA’s Emerald Legacy Gala is planned for Saturday, May 9, at Bradford Country Club’s tent, which will be turned into a Wicked-inspired wonderland with complimentary cocktails, live and silent auctions, dinner, live music and, what is described as, “impact.”

The Y says all money raised helps the organization say “yes” to individuals and families who benefit from fitness programs, childcare, mental wellness and other services. Individual tickets are $175 each and available online, as well as myriad sponsorship opportunities.

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Tickets on Sale for Sacred Hearts Parish Mardi Gras Dinner

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Tickets are on sale for the Seventh Annual Mardi Gras Dinner at Sacred Hearts School gym in Bradford. The meal, prepared by the Sacred Hearts Parish Knights of Columbus, will feature chicken and vegetables, salad and cake for dessert. The fundraiser, sponsored by the church’s Parish Council, benefits Community Meals, which serves a free hot dinner every Monday night at Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St. Several gift baskets with contents worth more than $100 be raffled. The Sacred Hearts Mardi Gras Dinner is this Saturday, Feb.