The Haverhill Veterans Council invites all veterans, including those serving in the armed forces, to march in the annual Memorial Day parade on May 26.
Anyone who cannot march and must ride is asked to bring his or her vehicle. The parade will form at 10:30 a.m. in front of VFW Lorraine Post 29, 64 Kenoza Ave. The Haverhill Veterans Council includes the VFW, American Legion, AmVets, Marine Corps League, DAV, Korean War Veterans and Jewish War Veterans.
Going back in time
Northern Essex Community College's Life Long Learning program will present longtime Bradford resident Gus Reusch for a historical examination of the "land of the winding river" today at 2 p.m. in the Technology Center on the Haverhill campus.
Reusch will take participants on a journey back to the 1600s, when Haverhill was known as Pentucket. He will elaborate on the city's early development and its progression. He also will touch upon Haverhill's first industries, the settlement struggle for survival, and issues concerning Native Americans. A showcase of more than 80 photos and maps will accompany the lecture.
Admission is $1. Life Long Learning is a program of lectures, study groups and trips for adults who are 50 years and older. More information and a free calendar of Life Long Learning events is available by contacting Charlene Boucher at 978-556-3825 or cboucher@necc.mass.edu.
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Business networking event has '70s theme
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce will host a '70s-theme after-hours networking event in the Pentucket Bank Community Room, 35 Merrimack St., May 21 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
The event will feature '70s music, games and prizes for the best '70s dressed male and female. Participants will be able to network and mingle with chamber members and other local businesses and create new connections. Prizes include Red Sox tickets.
Reservations by contacting the chamber. The cost is $10 for chamber members and $15 for nonmembers. More information is available by calling 978-373-5663.
Garden Club looks for top gardens
Haverhill Garden Club is accepting nominations for its June Garden of the Month.
Anyone wishing to nominate gardens for June through October is asked to call 978-372-1748 or 978-374-4394. The club is a member of the Massachusetts Federation of Garden Clubs.
