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The magic of "The Magic Barn"
Oct 30, 2026
Melissa Marrama is a longtime community advocate and volunteer dedicated to helping people in need. Through The Magic Barn, she has built a grassroots network that connects donated food, clothing, household goods, supplies, and services with families and individuals who need them most. What began as a commitment to helping people during difficult times has grown into an ongoing community effort serving families in crisis, people experiencing homelessness, veterans, new arrivals, shelters, seniors, children, and frontline workers. Melissa’s role often goes far beyond collecting donations—she coordinates pickups, deliveries, volunteers, organizations, and resources to make sure that what is donated actually reaches someone who needs it. The Magic Barn operates on a simple philosophy: if someone has a need and someone else has a resource, find a way to connect them. Melissa describes it less as an organization and more as a community of people who believe that helping one another can create a little bit of magic every day. Today, The Magic Barn continues to be powered by generosity, volunteers, donated goods, countless deliveries, and Melissa’s determination to keep finding ways to help |
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Paul's Journey on Honor Flight
Nov 13, 2026
Andover Rotary's own Paul Mercandetti will share his experience on Honor Flight. Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit organization comprised of independent hubs working together to achieve the Honor Flight mission. In furtherance of this common goal, we have the enormous privilege of showing our nation’s veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve. Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, remember the fallen, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans. Honored veterans always travel free of charge, thanks to generous donations to our organization. |
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Nov 17, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Connor's Kindness Project
Dec 04, 2026
Sharon Marrama is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Connor’s Kindness Project, where she has grown a small grassroots effort into a regionally recognized Sharon’s leadership has been key in sustaining growth, expanding impact, and creating a culture that uplifts children facing adversity. |
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Dec 15, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Jan 19, 2027 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Feb 16, 2027 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Mar 16, 2027 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Apr 20, 2027 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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