| Bike the Trail Saturday 9/24 |
 In celebration of Bradford Rail Trail, cyclists (and walkers) will gather at 11:30 am tomorrow (Climate Change Awareness Day: See info on 350.org) The UU Church of Haverhill, in cooperation with Friends of Bradford Rail Trail, is hosting the ride up the new trail and through town, to tour the the National Grid Solar Farm on Hilldale Ave. All ages welcome--assemble behind the Roma Restaurant & Ace Hardware (29 Middlesex St). Route goes over the Comeau Bridge, past Krueger Flatbread, and through Lafayette Square to the array on Hilldale (about 2 miles), then back to the starting point. Donations for future trail development are now being received online Info. |
| Letter Campaign--State Cultural Funding |
 Massachusetts Cultural Council director Anita Walker asks citizens to consider writing letters in support of a special appropriation to restore partial funding, especially to the Adams Arts Program (which provided matching funds to launch Creative Haverhill in 2011). Letters by the end of the day today (Friday) are especially appreciated. Here is a sample letter from leaders of the legislature's Cultural Caucus: Letter Please consider communicating with your representatives today. |
| Apartment Dwellers Recycling |
 Do you live in apartment, and wish your building offered better recycling? The Recycling Project Team would like to hear from you, in anticipation of a possible gathering in early October of folks who may want to play a role in improving the recycling options for their own building. Contact Mike LaBonte: Email |
| Farmers Market Asks You... |
 Some cities have indoor winter markets where vendors offer seasonally available products. The Framers Market project team asks if you'd like to see this in Haverhill? What products would you like to see there? How often would you come to a market in the winter? If you can't give feedback at the market tomorrow (Sept 24), post a comment on Facebook Link. The project team takes your opinions very seriously! And remember--rain or shine, the market continues at its off-the-street location next to the police station on Bailey Boulevard on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm--thru the Harvest Festival finale on Oct 15. Info. |
| For Your Calendar | |
Friday, September 23:
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF LATIN AMERICA, Art exhibit at 90 Washington Street, 5-9 pm.
SPOTLIGHT PLAYHOUSE production of Agatha Christie's "MOUSETRAP" starts its run, 8 pm, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 26 White Street. Continues through October 2. Info
Saturday, September 24:
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF LATIN AMERICA. Music and dancing moved indoors to the Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome Street, 2 to 7 pm.
Sunday, September 25:
ITALIAN FESTIVAL, 12-4, Family-oriented celebration along the riverwalk (behind the Tap restaurant). Info
All Weekend (Sep 23-25):
FINAL WEEKED OF TRAILS AND SAILS EVENTS. InfoThursdays, 6-8 pm: MAKE SOME NOISE, Columbus Park
September 29, Julie Doughery, Acoustic roots, folk, pop originals
October 6, Magical Madrigals, bawdy songs with percussion
October 13, MV Concert Band, 35-piece community band
October 20, DeAngelis Studio, Rock School Bands
November: Watch for Buttonwoods Museum Scavenger Hunt.
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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 Regular
Team Haverhill
Meeting:
Oct 3, 7 pm
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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