The Festival of Trees is now entering its 18th year, having donated more than $1,000,000 in funds to preserve historic landmarks in the Methuen area. Located at 13 Branch St. in Methuen, this festival is the largest of its kind in New England, attracting more than 27,000 people from over 398 cities and towns in [...]
The Holiday Tree Lighting and Christmas Feast for the Horses at Nevins Farm in Methuen will take place on December 3 at 4:30 p.m. The MSPCA invites everyone to bring fresh apples, carrots, oats and peppermints to create a holiday feast for their horses. After the feast, the farm will be lighting their holiday tree [...]
Sit down among friends and dig into a hearty bowl for a truly great cause! On Friday, November 4, Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley will host its 6th Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser at St. Lucy’s Church Hall, located at 254 Merrimack Street in Methuen, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Pasta Dinner Fundraiser will help [...]
Are you ready for a party? On Friday, October 14, the Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley will be hosting its annual Black Cat Benefit Bash at the Nevins Memorial Library, located at 305 Broadway in Methuen. So pick out your favorite costume, slip into some formal attire, or just head down in your casual duds for [...]
Not Your Average Joe’s is supporting the Merrimack Valley Habitat this August! Each Tuesday, hungry patrons will have 15% of their meal bill donated to the Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity, which will go to support its many local projects. The next event will be Tuesday, August 16 so come out and come hungry.
In typical [...]
Apparel retailer Old Navy is hosting its third annual “Operation Troop Donation” program from Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4. Partnering with Operation Care and Comfort, one of the country’s leading troops donation programs, Old Navy customers will have the opportunity to give back to their countrymen and women by donating suggested Old Navy [...]
On Sunday, June 5, bikers will ride for the memory of U.S.M.C. PFC Eric Currier in the 1st Annual Memorial Bike Run. Motorcycle riders will gather at Coyle’s Tavern, located at 1480 Broadway Road in Dracut, at 8:30 a.m. for registration. A celebration with food, raffles, live music and more will follow the riders’ return [...]
The Merrimack Valley YMCA has organized a new Diabetes Prevention Program. The program will assist individuals over the course of sixteen classes, meeting monthly with a trained life coach to help achieve a healthier life style. Topics will include physical activity, self-motivation, nutrition, and overcoming stress.
The Diabetes Prevention Program will continue for up to a [...]
On April 30, The Dan Ford Foundation will be hosting its third annual Dan Ford Road Race. The race will begin at 11 a.m. at the Fireside Restaurant and Pub, located at 171 Pelham Road in Meuthen. For racers, the distance will be a 5-mile race; for runners and walkers, the distance will be a [...]
The Fellowship Bible Church will be hosting an electronics and appliances recycling fundraiser on April 2. The fundraiser is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be held in the parking lot of the Fellowship Bible Church, located at 1 Fellowship Lane in Methuen. Everyone is encouraged to attend and bring unwanted electronics [...]
