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Haverhill High Class of 2016 Marks 10 Years with September Reunion

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Haverhill High School’s Class of 2016 is holding a 10-year reunion at Wicked Axe. Organizers say the reunion offers the class a chance to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate the many different paths classmates have taken since leaving Haverhill High. At the 2016 graduation, class President Aubrie Campbell challenged her classmates to leave Haverhill High and make an impact on the world around them. Campbell recently turned to the class of 2016 reunion social media page and asked, “What’s something good that’s happened to you in the last 10 years?”

Classmates shared milestones that included completing the Boston Marathon, opening personal businesses, landing “dream jobs,” getting married, having children and moving to different parts of the world. Campbell said of the graduated class, “When we graduated, I challenged our class to go out and make an impact, but at 18 years old, none of us really knew what the next 10 years would look like,” Campbell said.

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Haverhill YMCA Seeks Nominations for Educator and Teen of the Year

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Haverhill YMCA says it’s time to submit nominations for Educator of the Year to be honored at a November celebration that also recognizes a Teen of the Year and grants the Commitment to Community Award to Dianne Connolly. The 18th annual Educator of the Year committee is looking for names of Haverhill educators, why the person is outstanding, how he or she nurtures youth potential and healthy living and how the educator is involved in the community. The Teen of the Year recognizes high school teens who exemplify what the YMCA is and represents its core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Nominations for both Educator of the Year and Teen of the Year will be accepted through Oct. 15 online here or can be sent to Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller, Haverhill YMCA, 81 Winter St., Haverhill, MA 01830 or via email to [email protected].

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Trails and Sails Brings Free Tours, Trips and Activities Starting Sept. 12

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Area museums, historic sites and other attractions are taking part in Essex National Heritage Area’s Trails & Sails over the next two weeks. Trails & Sails kicks off its 16-day, 25th anniversary celebration Saturday, Sept. 12. Starting this opening weekend, Sept. 12-13, the public can find events highlighting four themes: Essex County Revolution 250, Outdoor Explorations, Life by the Water and Stories We Share.

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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Plan Second Alumni Weekend

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The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill hosts its second annual Alumni Weekend later this month, inviting former “Club kids” of all ages to reconnect with old friends and reminisce about their time at the Club. To help former members engage and remember, the club says, a trio of activities are planned Saturday, Sept. 26, at the familiar clubhouse, 55 Emerson St., Haverhill. It begins with a networking breakfast at 9 a.m., followed by a 100s and 21 Basketball Tournament at 11 and alumni basketball game at 1 p.m.

The Boys & Girls Club says alumni are welcome to attend one, some or all of the activities and may sign up to either play or be a spectator in the basketball events. It’s all free to attend, but pre-registration is required by signing up online at haverhillbgc.org/alumni or by calling 978-374-6171.

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Trails & Sails: Open House This Weekend in Rocks Village

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As part of Essex National Heritage Area’s Trails & Sails, nonprofit Rocks Village Memorial Association is hosting an open house this Saturday and Sunday 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. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1 River Road in the Rocks Village Historic District in Haverhill. There’s more information at rocksvillage.org.

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Wildflower Montessori Schools Offer Saturday Haverhill Block Party

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Note: The date has been corrected. A magic show and live performances are among the highlights of Wildflower Montessori schools’ community block party Saturday, Sept. 19, in downtown Haverhill. Free entertainment includes a magic show, dance performances and live music by Be Imagine Music Studio youth bands. Activities include balloon twisting, tie-dye T-shirts, henna tattoos, face painting, arts and crafts and slime bar, while community organizations planning activities include Buttonwoods Museum, Hillview Montessori and Haverhill Promise.

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Chromatic Wood Type Rediscovery Topic of Museum of Printing Talk

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Geri McCormick and James Grieshaber give an explanation of chromatic wood type and how they have recreated the production process to revive historic chromatic fonts during an upcoming talk at Haverhill’s Museum of Printing. McCormick’s and Grieshaber’s rediscovery of the process led to an all-new design, called “Marquee,” that debuted earlier this year. There will be an informal activity following the talk where attendees will be able to pull a proof of a historic William H. Page chromatic wood type from around 1849 and the new Marquee font from their company, Virgin Wood Type of Rochester, N.Y.

The talk, “Chromatic Wood Type—Old and New,” takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m., at Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave., Haverhill. General admission to the museum is $15; children and seniors, $10; and members of military, Haverhill Public Library card holders and Museum members, free.

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Tommy Rull to Perform ‘A Musical Journey Through the Years’ at Citizen Center

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Singer and entertainer Tommy Rull presents a free concert, “A Musical Journey Throughout the years,” for the Haverhill Council on Aging. Rull perform music made popular by Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, Paul Anka, Perry Como, Barry Manilow, Elvis Presley, Lou Rawls and Engelbert Humperdinck. Attendees are invited to sing along and even dance if they wish. The show takes place Tuesday, Sept., 8., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Haverhill Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. The Haverhill Council on Aging requires reservations by calling 978-374-2390, ext.