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Next Stargazing Night at Tattersall Farm Aug. 20

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The next opportunity to gaze at the heavens from Haverhill’s Tattersall Farm is coming up. Weather permitting, amateur astronomer Mike McDougal and other members of the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club will set up telescopes and help the public find planets, star clusters, binary stars, nebulae and faint galaxies. As it gets darker, Saturn, with its many moons, is expected to be easy to spot this time of year. Stargazing takes place Thursday, Aug. 20, beginning at 8:30 p.m., at the farm, 542 N. Broadway, Haverhill.

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Back-to-School: Haverhill Schools Collecting New and Used Clothing

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Haverhill Public Schools’ Family Resource Center is collecting new and used clothing to help students in need get ready for the new school year as part of its “Fits and Kicks Drive.”

In particular demand are new underwear, socks and sneakers in sizes for children in kindergarten through high school. Gently used and clean sweatshirts, hoodies, sweaters, sweatpants, coats, T-shirts and tops as well as used shoes and sneakers are also accepted. During August, a collection box is outside the Family Resource Center, 45 Fountain St., Haverhill. Those with questions may call Maria Maldonado Cruz at 978-420-1967 or email [email protected].

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Murder Mystery to Entertain Seniors

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Boston-based Delvena Theatre Company returns to Haverhill with its “Bon Voyage Forever!,” a madcap comic murder mystery set on a cruise ship. The play, which includes audience interaction, will be performed Thursday, Aug. 13, at 1 p.m., at Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. Three actors play multiple roles with the audience serving as super sleuths to help identify the murderer. Delvena Theatre Company was founded in 1992 and makes its home at the Boston Center for the Arts.

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Masse Discusses Mastering Stress at Nevin’s Library

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Lauren Masse, founder of Bright Heart Coaching, offers a workshop on “Mastering Stress: Practical Techniques” Thursday at Nevin’s Memorial Library. Masse works as health coach, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence specialist. She specializes in helping individuals reduce stress, build healthy habits and improve mental and emotional health through practical and compassionate approaches. The library says the workshop will be interactive and will teach participants how stress affects the mind and body, recognize common stressors and explore practical, evidence-informed strategies for managing stress in everyday life. The free workshop takes place Thursday, Aug.

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Bagpipers to Entertain at Groveland Library

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The husband and wife due of Ben and Evangeline Adelman offer a performance and demonstration of Scottish bagpipes at Groveland’s Langley-Adams Library. The pair will play traditional Scottish tunes and explain the origins of bagpipes, the different types of pipes and reeds and the pipers’ uniforms. They are part of the Campbell Highlanders based in Andover. Evangeline is the youth service librarian at Langley-Adams.

The free performance is Thursday, Aug. 13, at 3:30 p.m., on the lawn outside the library, 185 Main St., Groveland. A rain date is the following Thursday, Aug.

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Storyteller Van Egmond Entertains Seniors Tuesday

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Musician and storyteller Tim Van Egmond entertains during a free, “Hats Off to Seniors” program Tuesday. A resident of Montague, Van Egmond celebrates the wit, wisdom and spirit of oldsters in song and stories. He has been touring around New England for more than 40 years, making appearances at senior and community centers, libraries and schools. He accompanies himself on guitar, hammered dulcimer and mountain dulcimer. “Hats Off To Seniors” takes place Tuesday, Aug.

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Low-Income Seniors May Collect Farmers Market Vouchers Friday A.M.

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Low-income Haverhill residents, 60 and over as well as disabled residents living in supportive housing, can pick up a $25 farmers market voucher at the Haverhill Council on Aging. Vouchers, provided by Lawrence-based AgeSpan will be distributed on a first come, first served basis Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. Those interested must bring proof of residence and income. Low income is defined as 185% below the federal poverty level, currently $29,526 for a single individual living alone.