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Postponed: Buttonwoods Museum Hosts Artisan Fair

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Note: The event has been postponed to a later date. An Artisan Fair, featuring hand-thrown pottery to stitched textiles, carved woodwork and one-of-a-kind jewelry, is coming up at Buttonwoods Museum. The fair also gives the public a chance to talk with the artists, learn stories behind the art and find one-of-a-kind items. There will also be raffles including a 50/50 split. The Artisan Fair takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St., Haverhill.

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Novello to Prepare Bouquets at Womens City Club of Haverhill

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Designer Nick Novello of Nunan Florist and Greenhouses of Georgetown will demonstrate work on three bouquets when the Womens City Club of Haverhill meets next. The Club meets the third Tuesday of every month with the next one taking place Tuesday, Oct. 20, from noon to 2 p.m., at Advent Christian Church, 160 Carleton St., Haverhill. The meeting begins at noon with business and light lunch, followed by Novello’s presentation at 1 p.m.

Looking ahead, the Club is having a coat drive next month and food drive in December, where cans and boxed item are collected. Women are invited to visit the club, meet members and learn more as guests three times for free.

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St. Luke the Evangelist’s Parish Annual Holiday Craft Fair Set for Nov. 7

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St. Luke the Evangelist’s Parish annual Holiday Craft Fair takes place the first Saturday in November. The Holiday Craft Fair is described as a “fabulous, festive, fun, family-friendly event,” offering 20 vendors, silent auction, jewelry tables, country store and thrift shop, the Lollipop Game for kids and St. Luke’s famous “Cookie Heaven” and five raffles—$1,000 cash, wine, quilt, theme baskets and penny sale raffles. Breakfast and lunch will be available in “The Café” all day long.

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Knights of Columbus Plans Secure Document Shredding Oct. 31

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Knights of Columbus Christ the King Council 5004 is having a Secure Data Shredding Day Halloween morning to raise money for its charitable work. The Council is accepting residents’ confidential documents to be securely shredded onsite Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8:45 a.m. to noon, at Sacred Hearts School Parking Lot, South Main Street Bradford. The cost is $10 by cash or check for a standard copier paper box, letter or legal sizes. There is a limit of five boxes from each car, per visit, but visitors may get back in line.

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Haverhill’s Public Health Plans Health Fair, Vaccination Clinic

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Haverhill’s Public Health Department is having a Community Health Resource Fair and a vaccine clinic in separate events over the next few weeks. The Community Health Resource Fair for all Haverhill residents takes place Friday Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Haverhill Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. Flu, pneumonia, RSV and COVID-19 vaccines will be administered by Walgreens Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Haverhill Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill.

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Urban Bridges Offers Free E-Bike and Scooter Workshop Thursday

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Haverhill’s Urban Bridges plans a free E-Bike and Scooter Educational Workshop tomorrow, emphasizing safety and giving away free helmets for the first 30 registrants. The safety workshop is sponsored by Rep. Andy X. Vargas, AAA Northeast, Cedar’s Foods and Merrimack Health. “We’ve had way too many e-scooter tragedies and injuries in our neighborhoods,” said Vargas. “I’m proud to partner with Urban Bridges and all the event sponsors to give kids the tools and knowledge they need to ride safely and responsibly in Haverhill. As more young people use scooters and e-bikes to get around, we need both education and clear safety standards to make sure they can do so safely,” said Vargas.

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Pentucket Regional High Club Plans Community Clothing Swap for the Public Oct. 17

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A new club at Pentucket Regional High School is having a free Community Clothing Swap to help the public save money, connect with their community and reduce consumption and textile waste. Founder Henry Smith, a senior from Groveland, said the Neighbors United Social Action Club will also be sponsoring other community events also seeks volunteer opportunities where club members can take part. Its first big project is the free Community Clothing Swap, open to residents in all surrounding communities. “If someone doesn’t have items to swap, we invite them to come anyway and take what they need. We want this to be inclusive and help people,” Smith said.

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Atkinson Women’s Civic Club Oct. 17 Indoor/Outdoor Fall Artisan Market

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The Atkinson Women’s Civic Club Indoor/Outdoor Fall Artisan Market is bringing the wares of 70 local artisan vendors along with food, music and raffles to its Oct. 17 annual tradition. Items from local crafters, food vendors will be available along with raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle prize with all proceeds going back to the Atkinson, N.H., community. The Atkinson Women’s Civic Club Indoor/Outdoor Fall Artisan Market takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main St., Atkinson, N.H.