Next spring, Christopher Swain will dive into the Atlantic Ocean in Boston and begin an 800-mile swim to Washington, D.C., in an effort to plead the case of the world's oceans.
Before performing that feat, however, he will host an electronics recycling event at St. Joseph School on Saturday.
From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., people can go to the lower schoolyard off Broadway and for $1 a pound, recycle their used electronics.
Items that will be accepted include: televisions, computers, monitors, keyboards, drives, cables, cords, peripherals, copiers, printers, cartridges, fax machines, scanners, laptops, stereo equipment, speakers, CD and DVD players, telephones, remote controls, VCRs, projectors, digital cameras, PDAs, speakers, radios, answering machines, camcorders, electric typewriters, video game systems, pagers, microwaves, toasters, USB media, and magnetic media such as zip disks, audio tapes and floppy diskettes.
Participants will be offered the chance to neutralize the carbon footprint of their used electronics. Net proceeds will benefit environmental initiatives at St. Joseph School.
Swain, an environmental educator based in Massachusetts, talked to students at St. Joseph School about ways to keep e-waste from ending up in the oceans at an assembly Tuesday.
Prayer walk
Members of Calvary Baptist Church will walk the streets of Haverhill, praying with and for those in need.
The walk will begin at the church, 13 Ashland St., and take place from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 978-373-6466.
All are welcome to join the walk of fellowship and prayer.
Whittier Tech open house
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is opening its doors to the public to show off the learning and career-building that go on inside. Everyone is busily preparing for the school's annual open house, set for Oct. 26, 1 to 4 p.m.
"It's a wonderful opportunity for prospective students and their families to come to our school and explore our academic and vocational/technical programs," said Superintendent William DeRosa. "I hope everyone can come out and enjoy the afternoon with us."
All of the school's 21 vocational/technical areas will be on display as well as academic classes, including college-prep and honors courses. Student guides will lead tours through the school, which encompasses three stories and 300,000 square feet.
Coaches and athletes from all of the school's 11 sports teams will meet parents and prospective students in the gymnasium, where an informational sports meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Whittier cheerleaders are ready to thrill the crowd with a 1:30 performance and the school chorus will perform at 3 p.m.
Guidance counselors will be available to explain the Whittier admissions process and DeRosa has three scheduled meetings with parents beginning at 1:30 p.m. Information on student services, including Title 1, ELL, and special education will be presented in the library.
Both of the school stores, which are run by marketing students, will be open and complimentary refreshments will be served at the school restaurant, Poet's Inn.
Winnekenni Castle crafts fair
Winnekenni Castle will host its Holiday Craft & Gift Faire on Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission is $2 for adults at the door.
There will be free visits with Santa Claus, door prizes and refreshments. For information about vendor space, call 978-521-1686 of visit winnekenni@yahoo.com.
Ruth's House fundraiser
Ruth's House, a nonprofit thrift shop, is sponsoring a fall crafts fair at the AMVETS, 576 Primrose Ave., Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 30 artisans and crafters will be on display and this is a great time to start your holiday shopping. Food and raffle items also will be sold.
Ruth's House is in Lafayette Square.
Halloween at the YMCA
The Haverhill YMCA, 81 Winter St., is offering a Halloween party Oct. 31, 4 to 6 p.m., for people of all ages. There will be games, prizes and fun.
Also that day, there will be a sleepover at the YMCA, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. For more information, call 978-374-0506, ext. 130.
