from the editor Remark: If you would like to include an announcement in our calendar, email eblaisdell@northofboston.com.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 13
WINDHAM: Dog Costume Parade
Dress up with your dog and take part in the parade! Or, just come watch!
All day, Griffin Park, 101 Range Road
www.sarlnh.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Wood Carving Group
All levels welcome.
Meets on Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Seniors Centre, 120R Main Street
Info: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.go
ANDOVER: Discover your former genealogy club
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month
9:30-10:30 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info/registration: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Blood Pressure Clinic
Thursdays
10am-11:30am, The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Ct
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
NORTH ANDOVER: Zumba Gold
Designed for the older active adult, someone who hasn’t exercised in a long time, or people who may be physically limited.
Thursdays
10:00 a.m. Senior Center, 120R Main Street
Cost: $1 donation per course requested
Info/registration: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NEWBURYPORT: Art Exhibition
“Grow Your Dreams” on view until October 16
Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street
Info: 978-465-8769 / www.newburyportart.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Gentle Motion – Go with the Flow
A gentle yet energizing total body workout
Thursdays
11 a.m. Seniors Centre, 120R Main Street
Cost: $1 donation per course requested
Info/registration: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: monthly film screening
“Where the Crawdads Sing”
1:00 p.m. Seniors Centre, 120R Main Street
Info: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
ANDOVER: Support group for Parkinson’s disease
Discussion to include “What’s New for Parkinson’s Disease Drugs and Research”
1:30 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-820 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
ANDOVER: Author Discussion
Local author Jose Ramirez will be at the library for an in-person author talk on his book “Defining Moments.”
7-8 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: group of writers
2nd Thursday of the month
In this writing workshop, participants take turns submitting original pieces of all genres. The group reads multiple submissions for a month, sharing genuine feedback, constructive criticism, and encouragement at the next meeting.
7-9 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
GROVELAND: The Forgotten Nations: Native Tribes of New England (Virtual)
7 to 8 p.m., via Zoom, Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Register at the link: 978-373-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Merrimack Toastmasters (virtual)
Improve your speaking skills! Gain confidence in interviews! Be comfortable in general conversations!
Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month
7 p.m. via Zoom
Sign up for the link: www.merrimack-toastmasters.org
FRIDAY OCTOBER 14
NORTH ANDOVER: Bone Builders
Tuesdays and Fridays. Attendance on both days is required.
10 a.m., Seniors Centre, 120R Main Street
Cost: a donation of $1 per class is requested
Info/registration: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
METHUEN: Lawrence Farmers Market
Lawrence Summer Market
from Friday to October
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Route 28
Information: 978-974-0770 / www.groundworklawrence.org/farmersmarket
METHUEN: Photography course
6 weeks, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 10, 18
10-11 a.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell Street
Cost: $20
Pre-registration required: 978-983-8825 / www.cityofmethuen.net
GROVELAND: Outdoor Yoga
Fridays
10:45 a.m. on the lawn of the Hôtel de Ville
Cost: $5 per lesson
Place of bad weather: meeting room of the town hall
Information: 978-372-1101
DERRY: LOG IN to Derry Public Library
Held every Friday for Parent/Child (0-6 years old)
Connect with other parents, grandparents, and caregivers while your kids engage in a craft, story, game, and snack.
No registration required.
11pm-12pm, Derry Public Library, 64 East Broadway
Info: 603-437-8477 x27 or email skoza@urteachers.org
NEWBURYPORT: Art Exhibition
“Grow Your Dreams” on view until October 16
Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street
Info: 978-465-8769 / www.newburyportart.org
ANDOVER: Introduction to Zentangle
Fridays October 14, 21, 28 and November 4
Zentangle is a process of drawing structured patterns one stroke at a time, on a small square piece of paper.
1-3 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Cost: $25 for 4 weeks
Registration required: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
SANDOWN: Red Cross Blood Drive
1-6 p.m., Sandown Fire Station, 316 Main St.
Register for an appointment, 1-800-RED-CROSS
SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER
ANDOVER: ACE (Andover Education Coalition) 10th Anniversary Scarecrow Festival
All Day, Main Street, Downtown Andover
Info: www.aceandover.org/events/scarecrow-festival
HAVERHILL: Farmer’s Market
Support the locals!
From Saturday to October 29
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 51 Merrimack Street
Info: www.facebook.com/haverhillfarmersmarket
NORTH ANDOVER: Hazardous Waste Day
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Northside Carting/TBI Facility, 210 Holt Road
For North Andover residents only (afternoon non-residents can drop off for a nominal fee)
Disposal fees for televisions or monitors as well as other items that may be dropped off regularly (batteries, latex paint and propane tanks).
Info: www.northandoverma.gov
WINDHAM: Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Parade
Organized by the Salem Animal Rescue League and the Recreation Dept. This event is in memory of Belinda and Ralph Sinclair, who will always be remembered for making a difference in the lives of animals. Free and open to the public.
Registration at 9 a.m., Parade at 10 a.m.
Griffin Park, 101 Range Road
Pre-registration: www.sarlnh.org
ANDOVER: SAT Practice hosted by Princeton Review
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Registration required: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Farmer’s Market
Saturday until October 15
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 41 Central Street
ATKINSON: indoor/outdoor craft market
Atkinson Women’s Civic Club invites you to come shop with 67 local craft and handmade food vendors, rain or shine.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Center, 4 Main Street
More info: www.awcc-nh.org
HAVERHILL: Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival
Stop by for great author panels and guest appearances!
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Event information: www.mvhbf.com
More information: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Farmer’s Market
Lawrence Summer Market
from Friday to October
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., O’Connell South Common, 65 S Union Street
Information: 978-974-0770 / www.groundworklawrence.org/farmersmarket
LAWRENCE: Free clinic on safety seats and touch a truck
Nationally trained certified child passenger safety technicians are available to ensure that your child’s safety seat is installed correctly. Plus a Touch a Truck event for kids with EMT, Police and Fire vehicles on site!
10 a.m., Commonwealth Chevrolet, 155 Marston Street
Info: https://allevents.in/lawrence/car-safety-seat-clinic-touch-a-truck-event/200023199170538
METHUEN: free event for children
Peter and the Wolf, A Musical Fairy Tale for Children by Sergei Prokofiev- will be narrated in English by Kathy Moran-Wallace and in Spanish by Gladys Linares-Medina. The story will also be accompanied on the organ by Raymond Hawkins.
10 a.m. Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway
Info: www.mmmh.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Autumn in the gardens
Come see the festive displays of pumpkins and scarecrows
October 1 to 31
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Stevens-Coolidge House Gardens, 153 Chickering Road
Cost: $10 adult, $5 for children
Registry: 978-607-1133 / www.thetrustees.org
NORTH ANDOVER: “Discovering the stone walls of New England”
Have you ever wondered about the thousands of miles of stone walls in New England and how they were built? Kevin Gardner will explain the how and why of New England’s ubiquitous stone walls, while at the same time building a miniature stone wall on a table.
The event is free and open to all.
10:00 a.m., First-Calvary Baptist Church, 586 Massachusetts Ave
Please respond: www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a44aca922a0fd0-discovering
PELHAM: Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, from June to October
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, 3 Main Street
Inquiries: 603-401-3596 / pelhamnhmarket@gmail.com
ANDOVER: Ballardvale Walking Tour
Check out the German club, dance halls, canoe launches, and even a famous murder.
11 p.m.-12:30 p.m., Andover Center for History & Culture, 97 Main Street
Cost: $5
Registration required: 978-475-2236 / www.andoverhistoryandculture.org
NEWBURYPORT: Art Exhibition
“Grow Your Dreams” on view until October 16
Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street
Info: 978-465-8769 / www.newburyportart.org
HAVERHILL: Scott P. Schulz Memorial Golf Tournament
For the benefit of young athletes in need of financial assistance as they pursue their dream of going to university.
12:00 p.m. registration with shotgun departure at 1:00 p.m.
Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Road
Cost: $135 per person for the tournament and dinner; $50 dinner only
Information: scottschulzmemorialfund@gmail.com
WINDHAM: Harvest Festival
Activities from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.; then Trick or Treat from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Food Truck and lots of fun!
12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Griffin Park, 111 Range Road
For further information: 603-965-1208 / Recreation@WindhamNH.gov
ANDOVER: Support group for Parkinson’s disease
1:30 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Ct
Information: Kristine or Kelly: 978-623-8320
ANDOVER: Saturday Science (5 to 8 years old)
Science stories and experiments!
2-3 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Registration required: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
METHUEN: Ham and bean dinner
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 26 Pleasant Street
Tickets: $12 for adults with advance purchase or $14 at the door. Children 6-12 are $8; under 6 years old are free. Cash or checks are accepted.
More information: 978-687-1240
ANDOVER: 2nd annual minis and martinis
Enjoy “mini-martinis”, live music from Rule of 3, Firefly’s amazing BBQ with bonfire and horseshoe games
5-9 p.m., Lifting Spirits Miniature Therapy Horses Inc., 23 Pleasant St.
Cost $125
Benefit for Lifting Spirits Miniature Therapy Horses
Info and tickets: www.eventbrite.com
KINGSTON: Bluegrass and gospel concert with Rick Lang
Free and open to the public.
5 to 7 p.m., YMCA Camp Lincoln, 67 Ball Road
More info: www.ricklandmusic.com
NEWBURYPORT: Fundraising with friends
Enjoy live music, appetizers, and a meal prepared by the program’s chefs, plus beer, wine, and soft drinks.
6-9 p.m., Community Center for Seniors, 331 High Street
Cost: $50
Info/tickets: www.stpaulsnewburyport.org/among-friends
