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Haverhill Sponsors Two Halloween Events, Introducing ‘Hill-O-Ween’

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Ghosts, ghouls and monsters of all sizes and shapes have two opportunities to model their Halloween costumes this year as the city plans two haunted events. Door-to-door trick-or-treating will go ahead on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m., as required by city ordinances in Haverhill, but new this year is Hill-O-Ween, a downtown Halloween festival Friday, Oct. 31. It features a Halloween costume parade along the boardwalk, Haunted Walk through downtown, Jack-O’-Lantern Show and free screening of “It’s A Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.” Hailey Pearson, downtown events coordinator, said she was inspired to launch Hill-O-Ween this year because the holiday falls on a Friday evening.

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Glow Golf Diaper Drive Takes Place Oct. 22

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A Glow Golf Tournament that doubles as a diaper drive takes place Wednesday night. 411 Cares is having a night of glow-in-the-dark mini golf while helping families in need by asking participants to bring diapers. It takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 5:30-9 p.m., at Garrison Par 3 Golf Center, 654 Hilldale Ave., Haverhill. General admission is $45 per person with an option to purchase handmade soy candles.

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Haverhill’s Household HazWaste Collection Saturday at Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Haverhill’s fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day takes place Saturday morning. Residents may drop off a variety of items, including photography chemicals; mercury products such as thermostats, fluorescent lamps and thermometers; oil paint and paint thinners, varnish, stain and shellac; moth balls and crystals; insecticides and pesticides; poisons; pool chemicals; waste fuels and more. There is a 25-pound or 25-gallon limit per vehicle. Collection takes place Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Wastewater Treatment plant, 40 South Porter St.

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Music Group Entertains Women’s City Club Tuesday

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North Reading Echo Voices will entertain the Women’s City Club of Haverhill when it meets Tuesday. The meeting takes place Tuesday, Oct. 21, from noon to 2 p.m. at Advent Christian Church, 160 Carleton St., Haverhill. In addition to the music, the group will serve a light lunch of sandwiches. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Judy Dionne at 978-372-8837.

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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill 10th Annual Casino Royale Gala Nov. 22

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Tickets are available for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill’s 10th Annual Casino Royale event. The 10th Annual Casino Royale Gala is Saturday, Nov. 22, from 7-10 p.m., at Renaissance Golf Club, 377 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. The night features charity gaming, auction items, music and dancing. Proceeds benefit 30 programs for young people including sports and recreation, life-skills training, wellness, character and leadership development.

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Atkinson Women’s Civic Club Fall Fair Saturday, Oct. 18

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The Atkinson Women’s Civic Club’s Fall Indoor/Outdoor Artisan Market coming Saturday features 75 craft and food vendors. According to organizer Rose M. Cavalear, music, a 50/50 raffle and a gift basket raffle will be offered in addition to the craft and food vendors at this family friendly event. All proceeds benefit the Atkinson, N.H., community. The club is open to any woman living in Atkinson. The fair is Saturday, Oct.

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Adams MCs Somebody Cares New England’s Dinner Oct. 17

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Former Harlem Globetrotter, NCAA All-American, and nationally recognized motivational speaker Melvin Adams will be on hand Friday night for Somebody Cares New England’s annual fundraiser. Somebody Cares New England Director Lori Jane Simmer recently gave WHAV listeners a rundown on Adams.

“Not only is he an amazing basketball player, but he is hilarious. So, he is going to keep the night lively; he is going to keep everyone laughing. We’re going to have raffles, a live auction—all sorts of fun things—and, of course, a delicious meal,” she said. Adams, who serves as this year’s master of ceremonies, is known for his humor, energy and powerful storytelling, the organization said, adding he has inspired audiences nationwide.