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Astrologer Offers Introductory Workshop Wednesday at Haverhill Public Library

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Boston astrologer Laura Campagna offers a workshop on how to explore individual astrological identity at the Haverhill Public Library. “Intro to Astrology” will be presented Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 6-7:30 p.m., in the Johnson Auditorium at the library, 99 Main St., Haverhill. Campagna has been studying astrology since she was 13. She is a Reiki master and a member of the steering committee of the Association of Astrological Networking and co-chair of its education committee.

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Reminder: Haverhill Education Foundation’s Scratch Ticket Bingo Fundraiser Tonight

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The Haverhill Education Foundation brings back its popular Scratch Ticket Bingo fundraiser tonight to help pay for mini grants of up to $300 to Haverhill educators to support innovative, hands-on learning projects in their classrooms. The evening will feature multiple rounds of bingo with the chance to win Massachusetts Lottery scratch tickets as well as gift cards from local businesses. The foundation also provides scholarships to Haverhill High School graduates to continue their education. Additionally, money raised will also support the return of the popular Haverhill KidsFEST next May. Scratch Ticket Bingo is tonight, Oct. 4, at Haverhill AmVets Post 147, 576 Primrose St.

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AARP Visits Haverhill Council on Aging to Talk Brain Health

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A representative of AARP will discuss the importance of brain health and aging in a lecture at next Thursday Haverhill Council on Aging. “Six Pillars of Brain Health” offers an overview for those interested in improving their brain health and provides actionable steps and resources. It will be presented Thursday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon, at Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. The lecture is free and open to anyone 62 and older, but registration is required by calling Paola Hussein, program coordinator, at 978-374-2390, ext.

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Ruth’s House Asks for Donations of New Socks for ‘Socktober’

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It’s Socktober at Haverhill’s Ruth’s House. The thrift shop in Lafayette Square is collecting new socks and underwear during the month of October to augment used clothing offered to low-income residents. The greatest need is for children’s socks, but the agency welcomes any sizes and types of new socks and underwear. The charity is asking residents and businesses to hold sock drives on its behalf. Ruth’s House will supply collection boxes to businesses that wish to participate.

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St. Vincent de Paul Society Diaper Bank Seeks New Donations

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The local St. Vincent de Paul Diaper Bank is seeking donations of diapers. Organizer Kathy Fitts said the bank provides up to 50 diapers a month to 200 babies in Haverhill at a cost of about $2,000. The bank is located in the St. James Parish rectory, 6 Cottage St., Haverhill, and is open the second and fourth Saturdays of every month from 10-11 a.m.

The Rotary Club of Haverhill recently donated $3,500 and the Merrimack Valley St.

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YMCA Celebrates First Freight Farm Anniversary with Lettuce Giveaway

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The Haverhill YMCA is hosting a harvest party to celebrate the second anniversary of its Freight Factory hydroponic farm at the city’s Gateway Academy. The party is Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Gateway Academy, 415 Primrose St., Haverhill. Participants are invited to tour the garden and pick their own lettuce. The indoor container garden is called a “freight farm” because it is set up inside a 40-by-8-foot shipping container painted on the sides in bright colors with the message “The Y Feeds Kids.” As WHAV reported when it opened in October 2023, it was heralded at the first farm of its kind operated by a YMCA in country.