SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19
METHUEN: Festival of Trees
Sat., November 18 — Sat., December 2
200+ beautiful and creative trees, mini-trees, and wreaths will be featured along with a $5,000 cash raffle, a holiday Gift Shop, and a visit by Santa.
By Appointment, weekday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m.
Location: 13 Branch Street
Info/Reservations: www.methuenfestivaloftrees.com
GROVELAND: Holiday Art Show & Sale
Greater Haverhill Arts Association will offer framed and unframed original art, cards and calendars.
12-4 p.m., Veasey Park, 201 Washington Street
Info: www.haverhillartassociation.org
HAVERHILL: 59th Annual Santa Parade
The parade theme is “Candyland Christmas!”
1 p.m. kickoff at Bradford Fire Station and will head towards the Basiliere Bridge, then takes a left onto Merrimack Street and ends at the Boys and Girls Club.
Info: 978-373-3777 / www.haverhillsantaparade.com / www.vfw29.org
HAVERHILL: ‘Avenue Q’
Part flesh, part felt and packed with heart, “Avenue Q” is the laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a bright-eyed college grad named Princeton. Note: May not be suitable for younger children.
2 p.m., Haverhill City Hall Nicholas Ross Auditorium, 4 Summer Street
Cost: $30 per person
Tickets: pentucket.booktix.net
Info: www.pentucketplayers.org
ANDOVER: Chamber Music Concert
“Strings of Hobbies” Zograf Strings Quarterly invites you to an afternoon of chamber music and photography! On the program are string quartets by E. Melartin and E. Elgar as well as a photography exhibition by Andover’s own resident, photographer Kevin Porter. Musicians are Viktoria Tchertchian, violin, Antoaneta Anguelova, violin, Nathaniel Farny, viola, and Ben Noyes, cello;
3 p.m., St. Parascheva Romanian Orthodox Church 264-266 Lowell Street
Suggested donation: $15 per person
NEWBURYPORT: African Drum Classes
Sundays
Classes offer a traditional African rhythms in a supportive learning community, on a drop in basis. Drums provided or bring your own.
5:30-6:30 p.m., The Dance Place, Tannery, Water Street
Cost: $15/class
Info: Call or text: 978-509-4821
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20
ANDOVER: Ask the Lawyer
Limit of 1 question/issue. No tax questions, please.
By appointment, The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Cost: Free
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
METHUEN: Festival of Trees
Sat., November 18 — Sat., December 2
200+ beautiful and creative trees, mini-trees, and wreaths will be featured along with a $5,000 cash raffle, a holiday Gift Shop, and a visit by Santa.
By Appointment, weekday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m.
Location: 13 Branch Street
Info/Reservations: www.methuenfestivaloftrees.com
ANDOVER: Morning Book Discussion Group
Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month
10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Drop-In Tech Help
Bring your device, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. and your questions!
10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main Street
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
GROVELAND: Movie Screening
Come watch “Jules”, a Sci-Fi Comedy starring Ben Kingsley and Jane Curtis.
11 a.m., Center Hall Meeting Room, 183 Main Street
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
ANDOVER: The Great American Songbook Performance
A piano and voice concert by Bill Donelan & Terri Kelley. They will play songs from the Great American Songbook.
2 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
ANDOVER: Art Cart
Use a variety of art supplies to express yourself!
4-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: English (ESL) Conversation Circle
Mondays
Would you like to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment.
6 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Teen Book Chat (Grades 6-12)
Come eat pizza and chat about books! This month they will discuss “Clap When You Land” by Elizabeth Acevedo.
6:30-8 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main Street
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21
ANDOVER: Men’s Breakfast
Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausages, home fries, orange juice and coffee. Andover Director of Veterans Affairs, Mark Comeiro will be the guest speaker.
8:30 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Cost: $6 per person
Must register: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
METHUEN: Festival of Trees
Sat., November 18 — Sat., December 2
200+ beautiful and creative trees, mini-trees, and wreaths will be featured along with a $5,000 cash raffle, a holiday Gift Shop, and a visit by Santa.
By Appointment, weekday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m.
Location: 13 Branch Street
Info/Reservations: www.methuenfestivaloftrees.com
GROVELAND: 3B Fitness (Brains, Bones, Balance)
Tuesdays
9 a.m., under the tent outside the Public Safety Building, 181 Main Street
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
HAVERHILL: Car Classic Matinee
Enjoy this screening of “Bullitt” (1968) starring Steve McQueen.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
GROVELAND: Community Coffee Hour
Groveland COA will host State Rep. Adrianne Ramos for a community coffee hour.
10:30 a.m., Center Hall Meeting Room, 183 Main Street
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
ANDOVER: Protecting Yourself from Medicare Fraud
A rep from MA Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) will discuss how to prevent, detect, and report healthcare errors, fraud, abuse, and how to protect your Medicare number.
1:30 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Register: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
ANDOVER: Early Stage Alzheimer’s Support Group
Held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
This monthly group supports both those with the diagnosis and the person who is the care partner.
4 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: Cahla Ahlstrom: 978-688-9560
METHUEN: Teen Movie Club (Ages 13-18)
If you love movies, this is the club for you! Come to watch and talk about movies. Club members will get to choose the movie during the meeting.
4-6 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Please register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org’
METHUEN: Family Storytime: Giving Thanks (Ages 3-8)
Read some stories and make a craft about being thankful!
6:30-7:15 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
This month the group is reading “The Man Who Could Move Clouds” by Ingrid Rojas Contreras.
7-8 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main Street
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
METHUEN: Festival of Trees
Sat., November 18 — Sat., December 2
200+ beautiful and creative trees, mini-trees, and wreaths will be featured along with a $5,000 cash raffle, a holiday Gift Shop, and a visit by Santa.
By Appointment, weekday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m.
Location: 13 Branch Street
Info/Reservations: www.methuenfestivaloftrees.com
ANDOVER: Healthy Eating Discussion Group
Come hear all the ways you can support your physical well being through healthy eating. New members welcome!
1 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
ANDOVER: Learn to Play Bridge
Wednesdays
For beginners or those needing a refresher.
1 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Food Pantry Open
Wednesdays
Fresh and frozen food available for seniors.
1:30-3:30 p.m., Town Hall Center Meeting Room, 183 Main Street
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com/groveland-council-on-aging
LAWRENCE: YA Writer’s Circle
Wednesdays
Young writers are welcome to this weekly writing group to collaborate, learn from each other, start new projects, and meet other writers.
3:30-5:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence Street
Registration required: 978-620-3606 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
Questions? TeensRoom@cityoflawrence.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Camera Club
Wednesdays, September – May
The club holds photo competitions, hands-on workshops, talks and demonstrations, and regularly scheduled field trips. Visitors, guests and new members are always welcome.
7-9 p.m., Trinitarian Congregational Church, 72 Elm Street
Info: www.facebook.com/mvcameraclub
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
ANDOVER: Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays
The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. Open meeting; no registration.
7-8 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24
METHUEN: Festival of Trees
Sat., November 18 — Sat., December 2
200+ beautiful and creative trees, mini-trees, and wreaths will be featured along with a $5,000 cash raffle, a holiday Gift Shop, and a visit by Santa.
By Appointment, weekday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. — 9 p.m.
Location: 13 Branch Street
Info/Reservations: www.methuenfestivaloftrees.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Not Too Stuffed to Hike (Ages 7+)
You’ll feel better about that Thanksgiving indulgence if you come join us for a hike on the beautiful trails of Harold Parker! Wear clothing for hiking; bring rain gear as appropriate. Only pouring rain cancels. Parking is free.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Harold Parker State Forest, 305 Middleton Road
Questions? 617-828-1728
GROVELAND: Yoga
Fridays
10:45 a.m., Town Hall Center Meeting Room
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
LAWRENCE: Crafternoon (Teens)
Fridays
3-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence Street
Registration required: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
Questions? TeensRoom@cityoflawrence.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Winterlights
Wednesday-Sunday, November 24 through December 31 (closed December 24 and 25)
Come see the gardens aglow with your favorite light installations as well as marveling at new components. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience.
4:30-8:30 p.m., Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, 153 Chickering Road
Cost: $30 for adults, $12 for children
Must register: www.thetrustees.org
Questions: Email: winterlights@thetrustees.org