FRIDAY, JUNE 6
HAVERHILL: Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Awards
7:30-9 a.m., Renaissance Country Club, 377 Kenoza St.
Cost: $45 for members, $55 for non-members
Register: 978-686-0900 / MerrimackValleyChamber.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Cuddles
Fridays
Trace, cut, sew, stuff, dress, and paint wonderful dolls and bears. All are sent to local hospitals, homeless shelters, nursing homes, troops overseas and to children in other countries.
9-11 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Forty-fives
Fridays
Experience and beginner players welcome.
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: Friday Flicks
Come watch “The Persian Version” (2023). Rated R.
10-11:45 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
ANDOVER: Rockabye Beats (Ages 0-5)
A music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Sew What?
Fridays
A tailoring and repair service for NA seniors. They hem pants and more. Prices are modest.
10:30-11:30 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Yoga
Fridays
Stretch, strengthen, and unwind with Mary Van Abs in this gentle yoga class. All levels welcome.
10:45 a.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St.
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge
Mondays & Fridays
Experienced players meet to enjoy a friendly afternoon of bridge. Partners not needed.
12:45-3:45 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Cost: $2 per session
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
ANDOVER: Super Smash Bros. for Tweens and Teens
Come play Super Smash Bros on Nintendo Switch.
3-4:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: Free Crafternoon (Ages 12-18)
Fridays
Explore your artistic side with a new project each week, perfect for teens who love to create.
3-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Registration required: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Havurat Shalom Pride Shabbat
An interfaith service led by Rabbi Karen Landy. Bring a chair or blanket, bug spray, water, etc so you can enjoy the outdoor service.
5:30-7:30 p.m., Rolling Ridge Retreat Center, 660 Great Pond Road
RSVP: www.rollingridge.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Spring Soiree
An evening to support the North Andover Historical Society’s programs and activities.
6:30-9:30 p.m., North Andover Historical Society, 800 Massachusetts Ave.
Cost: $85 per person
Register: www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
HAVERHILL: Guided Stargazing Night
Amateur astronomer Mike McDougal will help attendees find Saturn, stars, faint galaxies, and more. Bug repellant is advised and dogs are not permitted.
9 p.m., Tattersall Farm, 542 N. Broadway
Rain/overcast date: Saturday, June 7
Info: https://shorturl.at/ASDDu
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
HAVERHILL: Beginner Pickleball
Saturdays, through June 28
This class is for people who have played Pickleball, know the rules of the game and want to improve their fundamental skills.
9-10 a.m., Ernie DiBurro Recreation Center at Haverhill High School
Cost: $60 per person
Register: https://shorturl.at/7xLRD
Info: www.cityofhaverhill.com
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9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
GROVELAND: D.A.R.E. Car Wash
Donations welcome.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., behind the Police Station, 181 Main St.
Rain date: June 8
Info: www.grovelandma.com
HAVERHILL: Museum Open
Saturdays
See a book over 500 years old; type on a real typewriter; see the first copying machine; see the first American Bible; see the first desktop PCs.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave.
Cost: $15 general admission, $10 for seniors; military and students are free
Info: www.museumofprinting.org
LOWELL: 2025 LGBTQ+ Fund Brunch
Enjoy great food, music by DJ Mocha, and an opportunity to celebrate PRIDE in Greater Lowell.
10-11:45 a.m., Cobblestones, 91 Dutton St.
Cost: $100 per person
Info/tickets: www.glcfoundation.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Bike Rodeo
Bring your bike and helmet for a bicycle safety course, bicycle safety inspections, helmet fittings and more. Please bring a non-perishable food item to benefit Merrimack Valley Food Pantry.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Atkinson School parking lot, 111 Philiips Brooks Road
Info: www.northandoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: North Shore Women’s Book Club
No registration required.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Spanish Conversation Practice
Join to improve your conversational Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: S.A.L.S.A. Festival
A free, fun, family event featuring kite making, games, yoga, face painting, trolley rides, music, free food, and much more.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m., O’Connell South Common, South Union and Market streets
Questions? 978-974-0770, ext. 7016 / 978-620-3516
METHUEN: Board and Brewed (Ages 20-39)
Come for the coffee or tea, stay for the games. No registration required.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: First Saturday at the Parson Barnard House
Join to experience the house as it was during four different time periods from 1715 to 1830.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Parson Bernard House, 179 Osgood St.
Info: www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
HAVERHILL: Pride Parade
downtown Haverhill will come alive with its first-ever Pride Parade, a vibrant celebration of love, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ visibility.
1 p.m., starts at City Hall, 4 Summer St.
Info: www.creativehaverhill.org
Questions? EmaiL: haverhillpride@gmail.com
HAVERHILL: Art Walk
A self-guided, family-friendly walk featuring live music, interactive art and more.
2-6 p.m., downtown
Info: www.creativehaverhill.org
ANDOVER: Walking Tour: Upper Central Street
The meeting location and directions will be sent to registered guests prior to tour date.
3-4:30 p.m.
Cost: Pay what you like
Register: www.andoverhistoryandculture.org
HAVERHILL: ‘The Abolitionist’s Refrain’
Directed by Noah Greenstein and written by Michael Cormier.
3 p.m. and 5 p.m., 90 Washington St.
Info: www.punctuate4.org
ANDOVER: Show N’ Shine Car Show
With room for well over 400 cars, trucks, motorcycles, race cars and big rigs it’s gonna be a fun night. Presented by Andover Firemen’s Relief Association.
5-9 p.m., Main Street
Info: www.afdshownshine.com