Monthly Archives: June 2011

Art Auction to Provide Relief for Johnsonia Building Fire Victims

The Johnsonia Building Fundraiser committee has already scheduled its first benefit! During the Leominster Summer Stroll, which was held on June 25 and 26, the Modern Edge Center for the Arts hosted a community painting event. All afternoon children could stop by and add their touch to what is now being called “The Pink Flamingo [...]

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Be Immortalized in the Essex Street Gateway Mural!

Team Haverhill is offering the chance to become a part of Haverhill history. The Essex Street Gateway Mural Committee is selling raffle tickets for the opportunity to be painted into the four-story mural.  Raffle tickets are on sale for $20 and will only be on sale until Thursday, July 21, with the winner being announced [...]

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Lancaster Library Book Sale and Summer Reading Challenge

School is finally out and it’s time to stock up on summer reading! Grab the kids and head down to the Thayer Memorial Library on Wednesday, June 29 from 1 to 6 p.m. Located at 717 Main Street in Lancaster, the Thayer Memorial Library will offer an exciting afternoon of animals and imagination.
The Friends of [...]

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Benefit to Support Fitchburg Johnsonia Fire Victims set for August

On June 13, a devastating fire swept through downtown Fitchburg’s historic Johnsonia building. With more than 60 men and women now without residence, one local man is taking it upon himself to organize a charity benefit on their behalf. Darin Boisvert of Fitchburg will be holding a committee meeting on June 27 at Destaré to [...]

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Winnekenni Castle to Host Kids’ Science Adventure Day on June 26

On Sunday, June 26, children will be able to experience an exciting, engaging and even electrifying afternoon of science and sustainability. Winnekenni Castle, located at 347 Kenoza Ave in Haverhill, will be hosting “Catch the Science Bug,” a fun-filled afternoon for children grades 2-8 from noon to 2 p.m.
“Science Smorgasbord” is scheduled for 12 p.m. [...]

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Derry, Londonderry and Salem Relay for Life Events on June 24 and 25

This Friday and Saturday, Relay for Life events will be held at Salem High School’s Grant Field and the Pinkerton Academy track. Students, parents, caregivers and survivors will be walking against cancer overnight. Teams are asked to keep one member on the track at all times to symbolize continued strength. All of the money [...]

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Andover Stop & Shop Grand Opening to Offer Prizes, Tickets and More

Set your alarm because the Shawsheen Plaza Stop & Shop Grand Opening is happening on Friday, June 24 at 7 a.m. The supermarket chain is honoring the opening with a weekend-long celebration, one that will surely attract familiar. The location is the former home of the Andover Market Basket, which closed in June 2010 after [...]

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Humane Society for Greater Nashua to host Annual Yard Sale Benefit

Pack up the family because the biggest yard sale of the year is this weekend! The Humane Society for Greater Nashua will host its Annual Yard Sale Benefit on June 25 and 26. The indoor yard sale will be located at 1 Wall Street, just off Route 111 in Hudson and will offer [...]

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Grecian Festival in Lowell from June 24 to 26

The Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church will be resurrecting their traditional Grecian Festival from June 24 to 26. The weekend-long event will feature delicious food, live music, demonstrations, performances and more! The church is located at 25 Fr. John Sarantos Way in Lowell. There is no admission cost or parking fee and food will be priced [...]

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Golf Ball Drop to Benefit Lawrence Boys and Girls Club

On Monday, June 20, you could win $2,500 by landing your golf ball in the right hole. The catch? Your golf ball will be dropped from a helicopter hovering just above the golf course.
The Helicopter Golf Ball Drop will take place at Indian Ridge Country Club, located at 73 Lovejoy Road in Andover. The golf [...]

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