| Citywide Cleanup--Saturday, April 30 |  To join with a Team Haverhill crew, head for Winnekenni Park tennis courts at 9 am. Jeff Grassie and Lisa Marzilli will bring pick-up bags from the citizens center. Bring your own gloves, water bottle, and a smile for a group photo! Clean-Up Flyer |
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"Hats On" at KidsFEST--Sunday, May 1 |
 The opening parade for this year's KidFEST will include not only the doll carriage component, but also a salute to Haverhill's hatmaking history. Elementary-age children are encouraged to show up wearing a favorite hat, cap or Easter bonnet--or a wild creation just for this occasion--to help lead the parade down Washington Street. Please line up at 10:45 am, at Washington and Emerson Streets. For information about the whole event, click here: Info from Greater Haverhill Chamber |
| Promoting School "Green Teams" |
 Team Haverhill volunteers at Haverhill Goes Green last weekend promoted several initiatives, including an expanded bottle bill and the state program that provides resources for school "Green Teams." Teachers and PTO members can help bring recycling resources to our city and schools by getting their own school involved. Contact Mike LaBonte Email or vist the state's Green Team website: Website. |
| Creative Haverhill-Workshop for Nonprofits |
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Empowering Nonprofits
May 25, 8:30 - 12 noon |
Join Creative Haverhill (our local Adams-funded initiative) for a free workshop: "Empowering Cultural Organizations and Non-profits." Gain motivational and practical advice to help you grow your organization and keep it healthy. Space is limited, so register early. You may want to bring more than one participant since each hands-on workshop session has three options. To register or view more information about the variety of workshops and speakers, click here. Info |
| Air Force Jazz Band Booked for Ruckus |
 Haverhill's River Ruckus 2011 is scheduled for Saturday, August 20 (rain date Sunday). A fabulous line-up of activities is planned, including an evening performance of the United States Air Force Jazz Band. This promises to be another fabulous concert to lead up to the finale light show. Program books for the day--including coupons for events and dining all summer--will be distributed early in the summer throughout the region. So this promises to be an even bigger and better event than last year. Info |
| Kudos to Kids, Organizers "Going Green" |
 The 2011 Haverhill Goes Green event last weekend, sponsored by Brightside and other organizations, was a great success. We salute the youngsters who participated in the "Green Business Idea" contest; for names of award winners click here: Awards This Tuesday night, City Council will recognize HGG organizers Heather Budrewicz and John Michitson. Afterward, from 7:30-9 that evening, there will be a celebration at Maria's Restaurant--please contact Doug Edison if you would like to attend. Email |
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Other Upcoming Events | |
April 26th and May 26: Farmers' Market Talks at Haverhill Public Library--"The Story of Haverhill's Only Vineyard" by Willow Spring Vineyard (April); Raising Backyard Chickens" by Speakeasy Farm (May). Johnson Auditorium at 7 pm each evening.
Thursday, April 28: Child Care Art Auction at Haverhill YMCA. From 6-7:30 pm. Proceeds to "Y For All" campaign. Info
Saturday, May 7: Trivia Tournament to Benefit Haverhill Fdn for Excellence in Education. Registration 6:30, event at 7, at Maria's Restaurant. Teams register by May 2. Info
Wednesday, May 18: Tribute to Women Luncheon, sponsored by YWCA. RThis year's honorees include Team Haverhill Chair Alice Mann and member Jane Bearden. 11:30 am to 2 pm at DiBurro's. Info
Tuesday, May 31: Golf Fundraiser for Bradford Elementary Playground. Rennaissance Golf Club in Haverhill. Hole sponsors sought as well as event participants. Info
Thursday, June 16, 6 pm: Greater Haverhill Chamber Annual Dinner. At DiBurro's, with speaker Andre Dubus III. Info
Sunday, July 24: Cycle for Shelter to Benefit Emmaus. NECC. Info
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| 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 : May 9, Jun 13
Pentucket Bank Community Room at One Merrimack St. White building--use rear entrance facing parking deck. | | Attend a meeting to find out more about Team Haverhill projects, meet great people, and find a role that fits your gifts and interests! | |
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