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Be in the Mural! Photo Shoot Tomorrow! |
 Wanna be in "pictures"? Here's your chance. Artist James Shuster of MLS Studios needs folks for brief photo modeling session (5-15 minutes) to capture faces, bodies and gestures needed for the Essex Gateway Mural. Their commitment to community participation means they want local people in the image. Thursday, Feb 3, noon to 6 pm, at Studio One, below the former Margot's Gallery space on Wingate Street (near Essex Street). For info click here: Info
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| Great Turnout for Annual Event |
Excitement was high at Team Haverhill's "Possible Dreams" community converation on Monday evening, January 31, for a program that included a design preview for the Essex Gateway Mural; news of a $40,000 grant to Haverhill's Adams Arts Committee; and a citation from Mayor Fiorentini recognizing the work of Team Haverhill. About 110 residents, business people and public officials participated in the evening's main agenda--three rounds of table conversation using the "World Cafe" method, a plenary session to summarize findings (see article below), and
a quick survey of words and phrases people associate with Haverhill. Top picks to describe Haverhill were: historical, diverse, home, friendly, upcoming, artsy, growing and green.
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| Discussion Results and Next Steps | |
During the final, plenary session of Possible Dreams, about twenty-five ideas were brought forward from the table conversations for potential focus in 2011. For a complete list click: Ideas Here is a sampling of items that seemed to draw support from the large group: Bradford Rail Trail; community composting; downtown cultural arts center; downtown playground; better promotion of existing attractions; more performing arts, especially theater; and a Merrimack Street upgrade, including development of the Woolworth site (Comic Book Hall of Fame? Outlet stores?)
Team Haverhill will hold the first of its Possible Dreams Follow-Up meetings on Monday evening, February 7, at 7 pm (location above, right). This is an occasion for Possible Dreams participants and other community members to network around popular topics and discover areas that may have sufficient volunteers to form a project team. Questions may be addressed to Team Haverhill Chair, Alice Mann: Questions? |
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Benefit Events for Essex Gateway Mural |
Oscar Night Out in Haverhill, February 27, 7-11 pm:
Watch the Academy Awards with your friends and neighbors at Archie's Place, 46 Washington Street. Appetizers included; cash bar. Dress up, or hip casual, come and join the stars! Tickets are $25 at the door, $20 in advance, and may be purchased at NMTW Community Credit Union, 20 Cushing Avenue. For tickets by mail, see below.
 Wine Dinner at Keon's Sunday, April 3, 7-9:30 pm: Sip sparkling wine as guests gather, then sit down for a deligtfully designed menu of 6 food courses with paired wines and commentary by Alan Boisvert, owner of Keon's Restaurant. Limited seating, so purchase your ticket early. Your $80 contribution includes gratuity, so the cost is quite competitive for a fine dining experience. Tickets by mail for either event: Please make your check to "GHCC CAEF" and mark the name of the event (Oscar Night Benefit or Wine Dinner Benefit) on your check. Send to: Essex Gateway Mural, c/o Tim Jordan, 167 Kingsbury Avenue, Bradford, MA 01835. |
| Benefit Feb 12 for Summer Performances |
Special event Valentine weekend--Saturday, Febuary 12, 3-6 pm--hosted by Haverhill Cultural Council and Haverhill Art Association and sponsored by Harbor Sweets Handmade Chocolates. Your $10 ticket brings you live entertainment, sparkling wines, chocolates, artisanal cheeses, raffles and a silent auction, plus framed art for sale. Sign up here: Reserve Tickets Benefits HCC's 16-week summer performance series called "Make Some Noise," and HAA's "Artists Workshops." Location is former Antique Mart building, 90 Washington Street, Haverhill.
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Friday February 4: Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce honors Team Haverhill as Small Business of the Year Annual Small Business Awards Breakfast. 7:30 am at Michael's Function Hall, 12 Alpha Street. Info
Wednesday February 9: Team Haverhill Receives Commonwealth Award. Given by Massachusetts Cultural Council at the State House, 1-4 pm.
February 4, 5, 11, 12: Spotlight Cabaret. Local entertainment with appetizers and cash bar, at Maria's Restaurant. For more information and tickets click here: Tickets
February 11, 6-9 pm: A Literary Evening--Author's Night at the Vineyard. At Zorvino Vineyards, 226 Main Street, Sandown, NH. Books by local authors to be raffled off to support local New Hampshire libraries. Free admission and wine tasting. Cash bar. Info
February 19, 1 pm: Priscilla and the Hollyhocks. Free musical production for Black History Month, based on a classic children's book and sponsored by Whittier's Birthplace and Calvary Baptist Church. Location: Church sanctuary, 13 Ashland Street, Haverhill.
Thursday February 24, 10-1: Pastfinders Feb Vacation Event, Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln. Games, stories, crafts, and a Buttonwoods Museum scavenger hunt will bring our sixteenth president to life. And what's a party without birthday cake and ice cream? Info April 1, 2, 8, 9: Clue--The Musical. Spotlight Playhouse at Maria's Restaurant. For more information and tickets click here: Tickets |
| About Team Haverhill | |
Team Haverhill is an independent, volunteer action group dedicated to making Haverhill a better place to live, learn, work and play. We pursue this purpose by fostering civic dialogue, organizing hands-on projects, creating a more informed public, and advocating for positive change. Most months of the year, we meet on the second Monday from 7-9 pm in the Community Room of Pentucket Bank on Merrimack Street (use parking lot entrance). Anyone is welcome to attend a meeting. For more information about us, visit www.teamhaverhill.org. Questions and comments can be emailed to team.haverhill@comcast.net. |
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Next Meetings
Feb 7--Possible Dreams Follow-Up Meeting
March 14--Regular Meeting
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Our meetings in February and March are at the Pentucket Bank Community Room at One Merrimack Street (older building). Use rear entrance facing the parking deck.
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