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Groveland’s Langley-Adams Library this Friday is hosting the release of local author Jolene Grace’s new book, “The Wrong Wife.”
The launch party features cake, a raffle, question-and-answer session and free copies of “The Wrong Wife.” It is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m., and open to the public.
Members of Haverhill High School’s Class of 1976 plan to reunite early next month. The class, known as “The Spirit of 1976,” in recognition of the nation’s bicentennial the same year, is noting many milestones during its time that still resonate with the community today. A year before graduation, classmates were among the first to enjoy the high school’s expansion and dedication of new named wings with then-Sen. Edward M. Kennedy serving as guest speaker. On June 14, 1975, the library was named for School Committee member Manuel L. Epstein; academic wing, former Superintendent Donald C. Freeman; Natatorium, Charles C. White; student lounge, Edward Kimball; cafeteria, John Coppola; and study center, Alice Garland. In a yearbook statement, then-Haverhill High Principal Sotiris Katsaros formally declares the Class of 1976 as “the Bicentennial Class of Haverhill High School.”
Class President Mark Anderson will serve as master of ceremonies.
Those who can follow perplexing clues, uncover hidden surprises and triumph over competitors are wanted by the Haverhill Exchange Club for its seventh annual Hillie Hunt, a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt. The Hillie Hunt features teams spread throughout the city following clues, taking challenges, sharing laughs and engaging in friendly competition. Win or lose, participants get together for an after party when it’s over. The seventh annual Hillie Hunt takes place Friday, Oct. 30, starting at 6 p.m., at Roma Restaurant, 29 Middlesex St., Haverhill.
Editor’s Note: The date of this event has changed three times because of weather concerns. It is now scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11. WHAV apologizes for the confusion. A sheepherding demonstration planned for this Sunday at Tattersall Farm will now take place in October because of expected inclement weather.
As part of Trails & Sails, Rocks Village Memorial Association is hosting an open house and art show at the Hand Tub House and Toll House Museum in Rocks Village. Organizers say visitors may enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the Merrimack River and then visit the Hand Tub House and museum for informal tours. Wall and table art from local artists is on view and for sale, and each day features a different artist for an “artist’s talk” at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the ongoing preservation of this historic site. The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Sept. 19 through Oct.
Those seeking financial support for a nonprofit community project have a little more time to receive help from local benefactors. Haverhill’s Cogswell Club, comprised of a group of philanthropists who annually pool their efforts, is extending its deadline to Thursday, Oct. 15, for receipt of letters of inquiry. The Cogswell Club, founded by City Councilor Timothy J. Jordan in 2021, is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations with ideas for projects or programs that can completed in 2027 with a donation of between $50,000 and $75,000. Besides the calendar-year completion deadline and amounts, applicants must be Internal Revenue Service-recognized, 501(c)(3), charities and eligible projects or programs must be specific in nature.
Haverhill’s Sarah’s Place is recruiting golfers and sponsors for its 25th Annual Golf Tournament. Awards will be given for the man and woman with the longest drives and the closest to the pin. The winning team will be recognized as well as the most honest team. The fundraiser is Friday, Sept. 18, at Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Road, Haverhill.
Haverhill Performing Arts Workshop is holding auditions for its upcoming presentations of “Trolls Jr.” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”
Auditions take place Monday, Sept. 21, and Wednesday, Sept. 23, with 4-6 p.m. set aside for “Trolls Jr.” and 6-8 p.m. for “Little Shop of Horrors.” Both at Northern Essex Community College, D Building, Room D154, Haverhill. Nonprofit Haverhill Performing Arts Workshop, under the direction of Bobby Gariepy, is entering its second year of productions.