Monthly Archives: March 2011

Youth Career Exploration Art Show to be held April 7

The Youth Career Exploration Art Show will be on display at the Fitchburg Art Museum on Thursday, April 7, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The night will feature original art by students from North Central Massachusetts. Participating schools and organizations include the Fitchburg South Street School, Gardner High School, the North Central Mass Boys & [...]

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Derry Public Library to Host Poetry Slam and Open Mic on April 13

On Wednesday, April 13, the Derry Public Library will be hosting a Poetry Slam and Open Mic from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will give poets three minutes to perform an original piece. A poetry slam, or “slamming,” is an emphatic rendition of poetry, conveying the emotion and passion to the audience through a [...]

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Fourth Annual “Soup’s On” to Feature Student Chefs and Local Soups

Neighbors in Need will host its fourth annual “Soup’s On” fundraiser on Saturday, April 2, to benefit local families in need. “Soup’s On” will be held at Chester’s at Bell Tower Square, located at 60 Island Street in Lawrence.
“Soup’s On” will offer drinks and appetizers beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening will also include live [...]

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Keon’s to Host Wine Dinner for Essex Gateway Mural Fundraiser

The Essex Gateway Mural that stands at 19 Essex St. in Haverhill’s historic downtown is greatly in need of a paint job. Luckily, Team Haverhill has taken up the initiative and has already begun hosting fundraisers for the cause.
On Sunday, April 3, Keon’s Bistro will be hosting a five-course dinner, each plate paired with a [...]

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Enterprise Bank to Host Mortgage Seminar on April 5

On Tuesday, April 5, Enterprise Bank will be hosting a free mortgage seminar at the Wyndham Hotel in Andover. The seminar will be titled “What you need to know about the Home Buying Process” and will educate prospective homeowners on the numerous avenues of purchasing a house.
The evening will feature guest speaker Elizabeth Phelan, the [...]

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Nashoba Teachers and Students to Host Quirky Benefit for Cancer Research on April 1

Nashoba Regional High School will be hosting a new fundraising event on Friday, April 1 to compliment their annual Relay For Life competition. Entitled “Challenges for a CURE: The ‘Minute to Win It’ Way,” teachers and students will bring a little something extra to this year’s April Fool’s Day. The Challenge will begin at 5 [...]

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Citizens Police Academy Classes Return for 26th Semester on April 6

The Lowell Police Department will be offering its Citizens Police Academy starting on April 6. Citizens Police Academy is an eight-week program that meets every Wednesday night from 6-9 p.m. at the Police Training Facility located at 99 Middlesex Street in Lowell. Police Superintendent Kenneth Lavallee will teach the classes along with the [...]

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Business After Hours Event to Help Fight Against Cancer on March 23

The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Business After Hours networking event on Wednesday, March 23. The evening is co-sponsored by Mosaic Technology, the Black Water Grill, and the American Cancer Society. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mosaic Technology, which is located at 41 Northwestern [...]

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Leominster Art Center hosting Spring Celebration on April 8

The Leominster Art Center will be hosting a night of music and art to celebrate spring on April 8. The night will feature musical guests including Adam Bergeron, Lee Villaire, Cooper & Kenneally, Matt Dionne and Mike Kelly.
The spring celebration will go from 6 to 9 p.m. inside the Columbia Hotel ballroom, which is located [...]

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Patrick A. Frye Memorial 5k Race this Sunday, March 20

In January, we posted about the Fritty 5k benefit race for the Patrick A. Frye Memorial Fund. The 5k race will take place this Sunday, March 20, and tickets for the event are still available.
Registration for the event will begin at 8 a.m. and the entry fee is $20 before the event and $25 [...]

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