HAVERHILL — The award winning duo of Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will perform at the New Moon Coffeehouse on May 18 at 7:30 p.m.
The coffeehouse at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 15 Ashland St. Admission is $25 at the door, and $15 for ages 21 and under.
Tickets are available at the door starting about6:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets may be reserved prior to the show by visiting newmooncoffeehouse.org.
Atwater and Elwood present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs and percussive dance, blending harmonies and playing an array of instruments, including guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, and other surprises, including a thrilling interpretation of freestyle Appalachian clog dancing.
Married since 1989, the due performs widely in the United States and abroad. Their 14 recordings receive international airplay and streaming.
The nonprofit New Moon Coffeehouse is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and enjoying the creative talents of acoustic performers.
It strives to bring you the best performers in a relaxing, friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free environment, where you can enjoy a great show, fair trade coffee, and desserts.
The entrance is on Ashland Street, at the back of the UU church. Two parking lots are available behind the church, on both sides of Ashland Street. Street parking is also available.
Garden Club plant sale
HAVERHILL — The Haverhill Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to sell out May 18 on the Bradford Common.
The sale will feature a variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetable plants. Patrons can have their garden tools sharpened for a nominal fee.
The event will also feature a wheelbarrow raffle of gardening supplies and free on-site soil testing. Patrons interested in having their soil tested can visit online at tinyurl.com/37tnjppn.
Proceeds from the plant sale fund civic garden projects around the city, guest lecturers at the public library, and three education scholarships for students pursuing degrees in the agricultural sciences.
The club also invites members of the public to donate any extra plants from their yards and gardens. To request digging assistance or to arrange for a pick up of your donated plants, contact club member Dustin MacIver at tel:978-810-0337 or email DustinMacIver@gmail.com.
YMCA Legacy Gala planned
HAVERHILL — The Haverhill and Plaistow Community YMCAs will hold their 2024 Legacy Gala at 5 p.m. May 11 at the Bradford Country Club.
Proceeds support the fight against food insecurity, summer camp and educational programming for families in need of financial assistance.
Tickets are $150 each and include a surf and turf dinner, a signature cocktail, a raffle, auction, and more. The online auction goes live April 26. A link will be posted April 24 on the Y’s Facebook pages and on its website.
For tickets or sponsorship information, visit online at one.bidpal.net/2024legacygala/welcome. To donate to the online auction, contact Tracey Fuller at fullert@northshoreymca.org.