GROVELAND — The Rubbish to Runway ReFashion Show will take to the runway again on Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, at Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington St. The theme of this year’s show is “Rewilding” in recognition of a mini forest created at Veasey Park in addition to promoting sustainability in fashion.
Receptions begin at 6 p.m. each night and includes live music by the Pentucket High School Jazz Combo as well as food and drinks available for purchase. Showtime is at 7:30 p.m.
Rubbish to Runway to Runway is a community event that brings people of all ages, types and genders, ages 5 to 80-plus together to design garments and model. Their participation goes toward the positive goal of helping to promote sustainability, re-use and also supporting a special conservation property in Groveland (Veasey Memorial Park) through the arts. Rubbish to Runway began in 2010 to bring attention to the waste cycle and help promote awareness of reuse and recycling.
This year’s event will feature fashion designers who will display garments made from recycled materials. Designers and models come from many area communities, including Haverhill, Boxford, Merrimac, Amesbury, Newburyport, Georgetown, West Newbury, Plaistow, Groveland and Salem, Mass. The event raises money to create affordable artist studios at Veasey Park and expand arts programming in ways that are accessible and affordable.
For tickets visit veaseypark.org/rubbish2runway.
This program is supported in part by grants from the Groveland and Georgetown Cultural Councils and the Mass Cultural Council. Sponsors include Design Partnership Architects of Haverhill and Covanta, which is now called Reworld.
Swasey Field splash pad opens
HAVERHILL — Mayor Melinda Barrett announced the splash pad at Swasey Field is now open for the summer. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week until around Labor Day.
Rules include no toys, no squirt guns and no inflatables. The splash pad is for children only. No adults are allowed on the pad unless accompanying a young child.
Children should be monitored at all times. The pad may be closed during thunderstorms. The pad is not available for private functions.
Fourth of July celebration, fireworks July 1
HAVERHILL — The city’s July 4 celebration will be held on Monday, July 1, at Riverside Park behind Haverhill Stadium on Lincoln Avenue.
City officials said pyrotechnic companies are experiencing a shortage of manpower since COVID and that July 1 was the only available date, however, the rain date for this event is July 2. This year’s vendor is Pyrotecnico of Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The show will begin between 9 and 9:15 p.m. and last about 20 minutes. This year’s display promises to be bigger than last year’s display.
Yacht club canoe race has pirate theme
HAVERHILL — The Crescent Yacht Club will hold its 44th annual canoe race on the Merrimack River June 1.
This pirate-themed event is a fundraiser for Veterans Northeast Outreach Center in Haverhill and the Sacred Hearts Parish food pantry. Participants are asked to collect pledges to support the two charities.
Shuttle service begins at 7:30 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Essex County Correctional Alternative Center, 165 Marston St., Lawrence. Launch time is at 9:15 a.m.
Post race events begin at 10:45 a.m. at the yacht club, 30 Ferry St. in Bradford, and will include live music, food, drinks, raffles and T-shirts for sale.
The awards ceremony is at 1:30 p.m. and include trophies in various categories. Pirate costumes encouraged. Canoe rentals available through Plum Island Kayak.
For event details, online registration, sponsorship opportunities and canoe/kayak rental information visit crescentyachtclub.net/canoe/.
Talk on the Revolution
HAVERHILL — The Buttonwoods Museum will host a public program titled “Written By the Victors: Remembering the American Revolution, Part II,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30.
April marked 249 years since the opening battles of the American Revolution. Buttonwoods’ Museum Educator Antoine Trombino-Aponte will re-examine the American Revolution to unravel some of the myths and misconceptions that have been passed down through the centuries since the birth of our nation.
Come explore what effect patriotic narratives can have on our remembrance of historical fact.
This is a free lecture and no registration is required. The Buttonwoods is at 240 Water St. Please enter via John Ward Avenue.
Bike-related donations needed
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Lawrence is collecting new children’s sized helmets and new and used bikes for those in need.
Kiwanian Wayne Demers can pick bikes up at people’s homes, or they can drop them off at his home at 6 Kara Lane in Methuen.
The club will hold a bike rodeo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 8 in front of the Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover.
Also on June 8, a Bike Rodeo for children ages 5-12 takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in North Andover’s Atkinson School parking lot, rain or shine. Bring your bike and helmet.
A limited number of helmets will be available for those who need them. The program includes a bicycle safety course, safety inspections, helmet fittings and more.
A large Bike Rodeo is scheduled for July 27 at Lawrence General Hospital. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Email demers.wayne@aol.com to coordinate drop offs.
Golf tournament planned
HAVERHILL — Registration is now open for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill's annual Golf Tournament. The event is Aug. 5 at the Haverhill Country Club.
Check in is at 11:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $225 per player or $900 for a foursome.
Included are 18 holes of golf, creative course contests, delicious cuisine, and more. All proceeds benefit the Club's 25-plus youth programs for Haverhill's children.
To register, to become a sponsor or to donate to this event, visit online at givebutter.com/LpQ5DQ.
For more information contact Melissa deFriesse at mdefriesse@haverhillbgc.org or 978-374-6171, ext. 102.
Festival seeks vendors
HAVERHILL — The Haverhill Cultural Council is seeking artisan vendors and food trucks for this year's Multicultural Festival. The event will feature live music, performances, food trucks, artisan vendors and more and takes place from noon to 6 p.m. June 22 in GAR Park. Admission is free.
For more information email haverhill.grants@gmail.com
Congratulations Class of 2024
HAVERHILL — The Haverhill Cultural Council and YMCA will be distributing flowers and materials to create a fresh bouquet for free for friends and families to give to graduating seniors.
The event is from 1 to 3 p.m. at 81 Winter St.; then again from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, and Wednesday, May 29.
For more information, contact Kiana Rios, youth services director, at riosk@northshoreymca.org.
