HAVERHILL — Bethany Community Services recognized the achievements of Gateway Academy students who completed the BYCARE program with a celebration held on June 10 at the Phoenix Row community.
The BYCARE (Bethany Youth Career Advancement and Readiness for Employment) program, established in partnership with the Gateway Academy and funded with support from the city of Haverhill Youth Activity and Mental Health Grant provides students with paid training, hands-on work experience, and the opportunity for permanent employment.
Jered Stewart, president & CEO of Bethany Community Services, congratulated students on completing the training while working at Bethany in the Wellness or Dining Services departments.
“We were very pleased with this new partnership with the Gateway Academy and to be a part of providing these students an opportunity to gain some valuable real-world experience,” he said. “These students stepped up and took on a challenge to go through an interview process, receive on the job training, and work in a field that provided them with relevant experience. I’m proud of our Bethany team and proud of these students for completing this program.”
Planning Commission to meet
HAVERHILL — The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will hold its next monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 20. The agenda includes updates on the commission’s activities and is available online at mvpc.org. For questions or details of this meeting contact Jodie Furey at jfurey@mvpc.org.
Magic show at the Citizens Center
HAVERHILL — Ed the Wizard’s “Magic for Seniors” will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St. All are invited.
From mind-reading to coin to card tricks, there will be something magical for all, including the teaching of easy impromptu magic effects that attendees can perform for their grandchildren. Be prepared to be amazed, amused, and possibly volunteer, with Ed the Wizard’s award winning performance.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Night at the Races
METHUEN — The Methuen Sons and Daughters of Italy will hold a Night at the Races Saturday, June 22, at their lodge, 459 Merrimack St. Tickets are $35 each in advance at the lodge and include a Chinese food buffet, coffee and dessert, and a cash bar. No tickets available at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first race is at 6:30 p.m. “Funny Money” will be on sale for race wagering. Also raffles for baskets, a 50/50 raffle and a special door prize. Also a best Kentucky Derby Hat contest with prizes.
For tickets or a table, contact Gina Neve at 978-697-5430.
Summer enrichment classes offered
NORTH ANDOVER — The North Andover Historical Society is offering several enrichment programs this summer. Classes will meet at The Stevens Center, 800 Massachusetts Ave.
Energy & Illumination, a five day, week-long course is offered three times this summer. Cost is $100 per student. There is a five-student minimum and a 15-student maximum. Classes meets weekdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., July 15 to 19; Aug. 5 to 9, and Aug. 19 to 23 and is children in grades six through 12.
Sheep To Sweater, a three-day course, will be offered once this summer at a cost of $60 per student, with a minimum of four and maximum of 15 students.
A course on the North Andover and Stevens Mill legacy of textile production includes hands-on exploration of every part of textile manufacturing. Class meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, July 31 to Aug. 2 and is for students in grades five through 10.
Archaeology & Poetry, a single-session class, will be offered three times this summer at a cost of $20 per student with a minimum of four and maximum of 15 students. The class meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 11; Wednesday, July 24 and Tuesday, Aug. 13, and is for children in grades five through 10.
For details or to register, visit northandoverhistoricalsociety.org/enrichment.
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