Contemporary Christian bands and soloists will fill GAR Park with music when New Life Christian Assembly of God presents "Hillstock 2017."

"Hillstock is a celebration of praise and evangelistic music and arts designed to lift up and promote the lordship of Jesus Christ in private and public settings," said New Life Pastor Rick Amendola.

The celebration is at June 30 at 7 p.m. in GAR Park, with performances by Christian bands, rappers, and soloists. Thepublic is invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the festivities.

The July 1 event at GAR Park is from noon to 5 p.m. and will feature live music, human videos, rap, Christian bands and soloists, and a special puppet show for children. There will be special activities including face painting, pony rides, dunk tank, snow cones, popcorn, hot dogs, refreshments and a high striker all for free. There will also be free raffles of items such as bicycles, school back packs and CDs.

Sunday services on July 2 are at New Life Christian Assembly at 10:45 a.m. and will feature the Teen Challenge Choir from Brockton. Events conclude at 12:30 p.m. with an all-church picnic on the church grounds.

IF YOU GO

What: Hillstock 2017

When:June 30 at 7 p.m. and July 1 from noon to 5 p.m.

Where: GAR Park

More information: Call 978-373-1379. Visit online at http://www.newlifechristianag.com.

Here are activities and events going on around Haverhill:

Vietnam on display: A display of military artifacts from the Vietnam War and the War on Terror is on exhibit at the Buttonwoods Museum through July 8.

The exhibit features the collection of Richard Barbato, a veteran who served as a paratrooper on the battlefield in Iraq in 2003. He is a graduate of Bradford College.Barbatos exhibit was chosen from many entries for this years Curate Your Own Exhibit contest.

For more information and museum hours, visit http://www.buttonwoods.org. The Buttonwoods is at 240 Water St. Please enter through John Ward Avenue off of Water Street.

Antique Appraisal Roadshow planned:The Groveland Historical Society will host an Antique Appraisal Roadshow on June 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at historic Washington Hall, 101 Washington St.

Antique appraiser John Crowder of Haverhill, who has more than 50 years of experience in the antique and old book business, will be conducting appraisals. Crowders experiences consist of appraising, buying and selling.

He will be assisted by Elaine Drinkwater, owner of Vintage View Antique Shop at 371 River St. in Haverhill. Her shop features 20 different dealers and encompasses more than 5,000 square feet in one of Haverhills former factory buildings.

There will be a $5 charge for each appraisal, with a limit of three items per person. Admission is free and the program is open to the public. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Groveland Historical Society.

More information is available from Claire Walsh at 978-376-6779 or clairew1401@aol.com.

Free screening of recent movie: The public library will have a free showing of recent films on July 1 and 22 at 2 p.m., and July 27 at 1 p.m.

Check http://www.haverhillpl.org or call 978-373-1586, ext. 508, for specific title.

Calling all knitters and crocheters: The public librarys Knit and Crochet Group will meet on July 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. and July 18 from 7 to 8:45 p.m.

Talk about your favorite books, yarns and patterns. Bring your knitting and/or crochet project and make some progress while we chat. No registration is necessary.

Dance party for senior citizens:Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley along with Fallon Health Care and the Haverhill Council on Aging will host a Latino/Hispanic dance party for the entire senior community on July 7 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St.

Festivities will include Latino music and food from Villa Mar Caribbean Restaurant in Haverhill. Tickets are $2 per person and all are welcome. More information is available from Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at 978-374-2390.

Learn about streaming services: On July 10 at 7 p.m. at the public library, learn how to use Hoopla, a free streaming service for e-books, movies, music and graphic novels.

Attendees must have a Haverhill Public Library card. Register at http://www.haverhillpl.org or call 978-373-1586, ext. 608.

Coloring club for adults: Join fellow adults for a relaxing hour of coloring on July 11 at 6 p.m. and July 29 at 2 p.m. at the public library.

No registration is necessary. All materials are provided. Call 978-373-1586, ext. 608, for more information.

Brown Bag distribution date changed:Due to the Fourth of July holiday, the Citizens Center Brown Bag Program will happen on July 11 at 10:30 a.m.

This once-a-month program supported by Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and the Boston Food Bank provides qualifying senior citizens with a bag of groceries.

Holistic health discussed: Andrew Morris, owner of a Better Life Hypnosis & Reiki, will discuss holistic health and healing onJuly 13 at 7 p.m. at the public library,

Topics covered include relaxation exercises, hypnosis, EFT, suggestibility tests and group meditation. Register at http://www.haverhillpl.org or call 978-373-1586, ext. 608.

Trip to Maine: The Council on Aging is offering a trip to Maine on July 15.

Enjoy a Lighthouse Lovers Cruise and lobster bake at the York River landing. The trip also includes a stop at When Pigs Fly bakery. Cost of this trip is $97. To register, call Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at 978-374-2390.

Free showing of Spanish language movie: The public library will have a free showing of a Spanish film with English subtitles on July 15 at 2 p.m.

Check http://www.haverhillpl.org or call 978-373-1586 for specific title.

Talk on hydration planned:Marsha Davis of Assurance Homecare will be at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., on July 17 at 10 a.m.to discuss the prevention of dehydration.

Dehydration often happens partly due to inadequate water intake, but can also happen as a side effect of medication. As we age, people become less aware of thirst and fluid balance can become a problem. Davis will discuss the signs of dehydration and explain how to stay hydrated.

Call 978-374-2390 for details.

Photographers to meet: Join fellow photography enthusiasts at the public library for its Photography Group on July 17 at 7 p.m.

Meet fellow artists to share your passion for photography, trade tips and techniques. No registration is necessary. The group is open to everyone.

Healthier snacking discussed: Chef Liz Barbour will discuss the pitfalls of snacking at work, how to recognize when we are mindlessly eating, and how to change the way we eat so that snacking at work becomes what it should be a healthy part of your day.

Her presentation is July 18 at 6 p.m. at the public library.

Following a slide presentation, Barbour will prepare two snack recipes for everyone to sample. Space is limited, so please register in advance by calling 378-373-1586, ext. 608, or online at http://www.haverhillpl.org.

Bird Walk planned: Tattersall Farm will host a Bird Walk on July 22 at 8 a.m.

Audubon representative Dave Williams of the Joppa Flatts Education Center and Brookline Bird Club will be the group leader. The walk will consist of a 90-minute trek of the Tattersall Farm property. As they walk, participants will be introduced to the birds that are nesting on the property, looking for adults and any young that are still begging to be fed. The group will also check the nesting boxes that have been put up by volunteers. Wear long pants to prevent exposure to ticks.

A $5 donation is suggested. Contact Kathy Bresnahan at 978-374-2390, ext. 11, to register for this walk.

Church to host free Health Fair: The Haverhill Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church at 346 Broadway will host its first free Health Fair on July 23 from 1 to 5 p.m.

The public is invited to learn about and participate in basic preventive medicine, medical screenings, nutritional advice, exercise training advice and health advice for the body and mind. Participants include dentists and doctors in different areas of health and physiotherapies as well as trainers and nutritionists and other services.

Other churches in Haverhill are expected to participate along with vendors in the community, for whom the event will be free of charge with the expectation that vendors will provide their services for families in the community free of charge as well.

Vendors are asked to bring their own tables and chairs, but if they cannot bring their own, please inform organizers in advance.

For more information, contaristict Can J Borbon, senior pastor, at 859-221-4161 or cborbon@aol.com.

Enjoy a lobster buffet: Life Long Journey Haverhill, in partnership with the Council on Aging, will host a trip to the Indian Head Resort in Lincoln, N.H., on July 25.

Haverhill senior citizens will enjoy a lobster all-you-can-eat buffet which includes carving stations, dessert, coffee and two cocktails. Dancing and two floor shows are included. Cost of this trip is $87. Contact Darlene Sutton at 978-476-4677.

National Night Out:The city will host National Night Out on Aug. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Swasey Field on Blaisdell Street. Rain date is the following night.

This free event is open to all residents and will feature free hot dogs and hamburgers cooked by members of the Haverhill Police Department, face painting, a magician, music, inflatable amusements, a smoke house and a water park.

This community-police partnership has been held the first Tuesday of every August since 1984 and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in the United States and Canada. The event aims to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town watch, and other anti-crime efforts.

Community groups, service groups and other organizations that might have something to offer the community are invited to set up a tent to promote their services. More information is available from Officer Paul Malone, deputy director emergency management and community policing at 978-722-1565.

Trip to Connecticut planned: Groups Inc. in partnership with the Council on Aging is planning a trip to Connecticut on Aug. 19.

Visit New London, Connecticut, and the Cross Sound Ferry docks where travelers will board the comfortable Sea Jet catamaran. Once on board, travelers will enjoy a two-hour lighthouse tour. After the tour there will be a stop at the Ocean Pizza Restaurant for a meal of pork chops, chicken Parmesan, or fish and chips.

Cost of this trip is $99. Contact Groups Inc. at 978-372-8080 or contact Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at 978-374-2390.

Golf tournament planned: The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport will hold its 13th annual golf fundraiser on Aug. 21 at Haverhill Country Club.

Registration and lunch are at 11 a.m. A shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. Dinner and auction is at 5:30 p.m. Fees are $200 for a single player and $750 for a foursome. The early bird special cost is $175 per player or $650 for a foursome if you register by June 15.

To register for the tournament or for sponsorship opportunities, call 978-373-0552, ext. 220 or email bianca.gill@thearcofghn.org.

Class reunion planned: Haverhill High School/Haverhill Trade School Class of 1957 will hold its 60-year reunion on Sept. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at DiBurros Function Facility, 887 Boston Road.

Guests will have a choice of roast beef or fresh haddock. Social hour is from noon to 1 p.m., followed by the meal and more opportunities for socializing. Dress is informal.

Tickets are $40 per person. Mailing to individual classmates will take place July 24. Bina Beauregard, Theresa White Jesionowski and Joanne Accardi Duchemin are actively looking for missing classmates via Facebook. Classmates are encouraged to visit their individual Facebook pages to see whos missing and to reach out with any information. Call Joanne Accardi Duchemin at 978-374-1500 or Tom Behan at 978-372-9734 for more information.

Tour Marthas Vineyard: Groups Inc. in partnership with the Council on Aging is offering a day trip to Marthas Vineyard on Sept. 17.

Travelers will visit Woods Hole for a 45-minute crossing to Vineyard Haven, and a motor coach will accompany passengers on the ship. A Vineyard Haven tour guide will lead the group in their motor coach to Edgartown for two hours of shopping and a Dutch treat lunch. From there, travelers will go to Aquinnah for photo opportunities, and then Oak Bluffs and Methodist Campgrounds. Along the way the guide will share stories of the history and culture of the area.

Cost of this trip is $89 per person. Contact Groups Inc. at 978-372-8080 or Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at 978-374-2390.

Class reunion announced: Haverhill High Schools Class of 1981 will hold a reunion on Sept. 23 at Palmers Restaurant, 18 Elm St., Andover.

A reception is at 6 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. The event will include a cash bar, raffles, and music. Tickets are $60 per person.

For more information and payment options, email brownandgold81@gmail.com.

Museum trip planned

The Council on Aging is offering two new museum trips this summer.

Senior citizens will travel to the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, on July 19. This museum specializes in beautiful 18th Century Seascapes and ship models by Fitz Henry Lane and others. Cost of this trip is $40.

More information is available from Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at 978-374-2390.

Museum trip planned:Haverhill senior citizens will travel to the JFK Library and Museum in Boston on Sept. 14 to visit the special exhibition celebrating John F. Kennedy's 100th birthday.

Cost of this trip is $40. More information is available from Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at 978-374-2390.

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