SUNDAY, NOV. 3
LAWRENCE: ‘Fears of a Clown’ Art Exhibit
“Fears of a Clown,” explores the idea that “everybody loves a clown…or they used to anyway.” The exhibit features paintings, posters and artifacts from the collection of Britt Boughner.
On view daily until Nov. 8
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Community Gallery, Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/AlO2U
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater, Visitor Center Open
Daily
View one or more documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here, including: “Collective Voices, The Bread & Roses Strike, A Child on Strike,” “Downstream on the Merrimack River” and more. Films are shown on request and are best for ages 10 and up.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Explore the history and development of Lawrence, one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities. The Visitor Center & Museum is located in a former boardinghouse, built in 1848, of the Bay State Mills, the first textile mill to produce cloth in Lawrence. All ages and abilities welcome
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Storywalk Series
Daily
The current series is “Señorita Mariposa” by Ben Gundersheimer. An intriguing look about how the monarchs journey from Canada and the US to Mexico. In both English and Spanish.
9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
METHUEN: Craft Fair
Shop local vendors, kid crafts, raffles and more
10 a.m. — 3 p.m., Tenney Grammar School, 75 Pleasant St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/mwiNk
NORTH ANDOVER: The Woodchuck Hill Trail
Come explore Woodchuck Hill and a wonderful trail connection created in 2017 as an Eagle Scout project.
1-3 p.m., 150 Foxwood Drive
Info: www.fonat.org/events
ANDOVER: Sunday Concert
In this one hour concert, Melodious Zach will perform Motown favorites, and entertain you with Motown trivia.
2:30-3:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: The Bridgerton Ball
Come enjoy food, live music, DJ, raffles, photo booth and entertainment. All proceeds will support Girls Empowered Means Success (GEMS), youth group from Haverhill High School.
3-9 p.m., Maria’s Restaurant, 85 Essex St.
Cost: $60 early bird (Venmo) or $65 at the door
Info/tickets: https://shorturl.at/QJ1mU
Questions? 978-478-6629 (WhatsApp messages only)
MONDAY, NOV. 4
LAWRENCE: ‘Fears of a Clown’ Art Exhibit
“Fears of a Clown,” explores the idea that “everybody loves a clown…or they used to anyway.” The exhibit features paintings, posters and artifacts from the collection of Britt Boughner.
On view daily until Nov. 8
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Community Gallery, Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/AlO2U
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater, Visitor Center Open
Daily
View one or more documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here, including: “Collective Voices, The Bread & Roses Strike, A Child on Strike,” “Downstream on the Merrimack River” and more. Films are shown on request and are best for ages 10 and up.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Explore the history and development of Lawrence, one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities. The Visitor Center & Museum is located in a former boardinghouse, built in 1848, of the Bay State Mills, the first textile mill to produce cloth in Lawrence. All ages and abilities welcome
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Storywalk Series
Daily
The current series is “Señorita Mariposa” by Ben Gundersheimer. An intriguing look about how the monarchs journey from Canada and the US to Mexico. In both English and Spanish.
9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
ANDOVER: Meet Up Monday (Ages 0-5)
Join for a drop-in playtime.
10-11 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Line Dancing
10-11 a.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome St.
Cost: $2 per person
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Creative Art & Crafts
Come make a Thanksgiving plate.
10 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Cost: $5
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Thanksgiving Plate Craft
Come make this beautiful piece to add to your Thanksgiving table, decoration or use as a hostess gift.
10 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Cost: $5 per person
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Movie Mondays
Come watch “Summer Camp”, rated PG-14, starring Diane Keaton and Kathy Bates.
11 a.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-556-7216 / www.grovelandma.com
HAVERHILL: Bingo
Mondays
Cards sold at 12 p.m. Game begins at 1 p.m.
12 p.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome St.
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge
Mondays & Fridays
Experienced players are welcome to drop in.
12:45-3:45 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Cost: $2 per session
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Canasta
Mondays & Thursdays
All are welcome.
1-3 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Memory Cafe
Mondays
Join a warm and welcoming space for individuals living with dementia and their care partners to socialize, share experiences, and enjoy activities together.
1:30 p.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St.
RSVP required: 978-556-7216 / www.grovelandma.com
LAWRENCE: YA Life Skills (Ages 12-18)
Learn fundamental hand-stitching techniques such as running stitches, back stitches, and whip stitches with fabric provided by the library.
3-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
ANDOVER: Lego Club (Ages 6-11)
Drop in to play with some Legos.
4-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Homework Help (Grades 3-6)
Do you need help with your homework? Math problems getting the best of you? Need help reading? Drop in to get help from high school student volunteers. First come, first serve.
4-6 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
ANDOVER: Anime Club (Teens)
Come watch anime, eat snacks, and discuss your favorite manga.
5-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Teen Rainbow Group (Grades 6-12)
Rainbow Group is an inclusive, confidential gathering for LGBTQ+ teens and straight allies. Discuss LGBTQ+ media and pop culture, along with current events that affect the LGBTQ+ community.
5-6 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: English Conversation Circle (ESL)
Mondays
Would you like to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment? Join for a friendly chat.
6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Stories & Songs (Ages 0-5)
Join for stories, music, and fun.
6:30-7 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
ANDOVER: English At Large Conversation Group
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
7-8:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Self-publishing and Promotion Discussion
Come hear local author Katie McCarty’s experience self-publishing her debut memoir, “Infinite Miracles.”
7-8 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
METHUEN: Stranger Than Fiction Book Group
November’s book is “Solito” by Javier Zamora. New members always welcome.
7-9 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org