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Team Haverhill Newsletter
March 2011
In This Issue
TV Party Thursday 7:30
Mural Design & Keon's Benefit
Team Haverhill Assists with Recycling Mailing
Mentoring Opportunity
Team Haverhill to Join City-Wide Clean-Up
Farmers Market Sponsors Talks
Other Upcoming Events
About Team Haverhill
TV Party Mar. 24, 7:30 pm, Essex St. Grille
 
Townie

Sparked by the release of the book "Townie," which is set in Haverhill, Channel 5's "Chronicle" recently sent a crew to film here, including an interview with Team Haverhill Vice-Chair Eric Karlstad. Come over to the Essex Street Grille to view the program with friends and neighbors. Cash bar. RSVP is requested: RSVP This program is one more sign that Haverhill has reached a "tipping point" in terms of visibility and cultural activity. (Even though Andre Dubus III does not currently live in Haverhill, he has graciously agreed to be included among the notables in the Essex Gateway Mural.) 

Mural Design and Keon's Benefit

Design Detail 

MLS Studios presented a further-developed design for the Essex Gateway Mural in February--a small section of which is shown here. The image will continue to be refined through the spring as we prepare for the painting to get under way this summer. 

 
Wine Dinner to Benefit the Mural: At Keon's Sunday, April 3, 6 pm. Sip sparkling wine as guests gather, then sit down  for a deligtfully designed menu with paired wines and expert commentary. Your $80 contribution includes gratuity, so the cost is competitive for a fine dining experience. Only a few seats remain, and tickets must be purchased by mail in advance. (When the seats are filled, other checks will be returned.) Please make your check to "GHCC CAEF" and mark Essex Gateway Mural on your check. Send to: Essex Gateway Mural, c/o Tim Jordan, 167 Kingsbury Avenue, Bradford, MA 01835.          
 Recycling Flyer Mailed to All Households
Recycling bin
  
More than 25,000 Haverhill households recently received a special recycling mailer prepared in partnership with the City of Haverhill. Approximately half the cost was covered by Team Haverhill. The mailer is meant to add momentum to our community's recycling progress. Since 2008, recycling collected has increased by 50% (322 tons/mo, up from 214). This saves $98,000 per year because we pay for trash disposal, but we get paid for recyclables (depending on the market for various materials). Our December 14.3% recycling rate is halfway to our 28% goal. Keep up the good work, and keep spreading the word. Info 
Mentoring Opportunity
Mentees
Several fourth graders at the Tilton School are still waiting for an adult to connect with through the Haverhill Youth Mentor Network. A new mentor training program will be scheduled soon, and spring is still a great time to begin a year-long, supportive relationship with a child. Weekly meetings at Tilton can be scheduled before, during or after school, and assistance is provided from project and school staff to identify appropriate activities for a particular child. For more information, contact project team member Diane Franz: Email.
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Team Haverhill to Assist City Clean-Up 
RakingHaverhill's City-Wide Clean-Up Day is Saturday, April 30. If you would like to join with a Team Haverhill crew, you can either meet up with the group at the Citizen Center at 8:30 am, or go directly to Winnekenni Park tennis courts at 9 am. Jeff Grassie and Lisa Marzilli will snag lots of trash and composting bags at the citizens center. Bring your own gloves, rakes, water bottle, and a good back!  Smiles for a group photo too! Info
Farmers Market Sponsors Talks at Library 
 
In preparation for the upcoming season (to start mid-July), Haverhill Farmers Market is sponsoring interesting talks at the Johnson Auditorium of the Haverhil Public Library. Lectures begin at 7 pm. Info
  
April 26th - "The Story of Haverhill's Only Vineyard" by Willow Spring Vineyard
May 26th - "Raising Backyard Chickens" by Speakeasy Farm

 

Other Upcoming Events

 

SAVE-THE-DATE: Haverhill's River Ruckus 2011 is coming on Saturday, August 20 (Rain Date Sunday). Info

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Thursday, March 24, 7:30 pm: Chronicle Viewing Party at Essex Street Grille.

        

Friday, March 25, 7 pm: Film "No Impact Man". Free presentation of this "green" feature film at Universalist-Unitarian Church, 15 Kenoza Avenue. www.uuhaverhill.org.

 

Thursday, March 29, 7:30 pm: Team Haverhill Social Evening at Not Your Average Joe's at the LoopA portion of all purchases will support Spotlight Playhouse, if you present a coupon: Coupon

 

Starting March 30: Beauty and the Beast at Haverhill High.  

Wed 3/30, Thurs 3/31, Fri 4/1--all at 7 pm.  Sat 4/2 at 2 pm and 7 pm. Rave reviews from previous year's performances! Info

 

April 1, 2, 8, 9: Clue--The Musical. Spotlight Playhouse at Maria's Restaurant. For more information and tickets click here: Tickets

 

Saturday, April 2: Kiwanis One-Day Graffiti Removal Blitz.

Volunteers sought to assist two local clubs, for morning and afternoon shifts. Info

 

Sunday, April 3, 11:30-2 pm: Earth Day Fair at Universalist-Unitarian Church, 15 Kenoza Avenue, Haverhill. POSTER

  

Sunday, April 17, 12-5: Haverhill Goes Green. At Northern Essex Community College, sponsored by Brightside. Info

 

Wednesday, April 20, 6:30-9: Italian Movie Night at Victor Emmanuel Lodge--"Letters to Juliet." Info

 

 

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 [email protected].

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