TUESDAY, APRIL 8
GROVELAND: 3B Fitness: Bones, Brains & Balance
All levels are welcome.
9 a.m., Fire Station, 181 Main St.
Cost: $5 per class
Register: 978-556-7200 / www.grovelandma.com
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and collections of local residents. The month of April will feature an exhibit by Lawrence Public Schools Students. Also check out “Women’s Work,” a display of fabric panels by artist Jane Keddy on the first floor.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/lIzD4
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater Open
Daily
View one or more of our 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: https://shorturl.at/lIzD4
Questions? 978-794-1655 / email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Come 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: https://shorturl.at/lIzD4
Questions? 978-794-1655 / email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
METHUEN: Blood Pressure Clinic
Tuesdays
9-11 a.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell Street
Registration required: 978-983-8825
ANDOVER: Wiggle Words (Ages 0-18 months)
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories.
9:30-10 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: STORYWALK Series
Daily
Learn about “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., weather permitting, Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/lIzD4
Questions? 978-794-1655 / email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
HAVERHILL: Classic Matinee
Come watch “Goodfellas” (1990) starring Robert De Niro. Rated R. No registration required.
10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Imagination Station (Ages 2-5)
Join Miss Nicole from Family Connections for a morning of stories, play, and fun.
10-11 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
ANDOVER: Toddler Tales (Ages 18 months — 3 years)
Join for stories, songs and crafts.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
METHUEN: Medicare Planning Seminar
A free and informative session to learn everything you need to know about Medicare planning with Blue Cross Blue Shield.
10:30 a.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
METHUEN: Walking Club
Join Regina McCarthy for a refreshing walk along the beautiful Methuen Rail Trail. Weather permitting.
10:30 a.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
ANDOVER: Little Listeners (Ages 3-5)
Join for stories and crafts or activities.
11-11:30 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Posture & Back Health Class
A free class open to members of the Robb Center.
11:30 a.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Register: 978-623-8320 / www.myactivecenter.com
LAWRENCE: Guided Museum Tour
Tuesdays and Saturdays
Join for a 45-minute guided tour of the permanent museum exhibits. Discover the important role Lawrence and its immigrant population played in the Industrial Revolution and labor movement. Best for ages 10 and up.
1-2:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/lIzD4
Questions? 978-794-1655 / email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
METHUEN: Beginners Forty-Fives
Tuesdays
1 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
LAWRENCE: Homework Cafe (Grades K-5)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Elementary students can receive free tutoring and academic support from high school mentors.
3-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Must register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
ANDOVER: Masterpieces for Mother’s and Father’s Day
Make 2 masterpieces, one for your amazing mom and one for your fantastic dad! Join to use paint paper and buttons to make a collage garden. Then use model magic and paint to craft an unforgettable Father’s Day frame.
4-6 p.m., Old Town Hall, 20 Main St.
Cost: $65 for Andover residents, $80 for non-residents
Info/register: https://shorturl.at/0iu7g
HAVERHILL: Lego Link-Up (Ages 4-11)
“Link-up” with other Lego lovers and and let your creativity flow. No registration required.
4-5 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Zumba Fitness
Tuesdays
Join for a fitness party with a contagious blend of Latin and international rhythms that provides a fun and effective workout. No registration needed. Drop ins welcome.
5:30 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Info: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Revolutionary graves in the First and Second Burial Grounds
Join to learn about our local revolutionary heroes buried in North Andover’s First and Second Burial Ground.
6-8 p.m., North Andover Historical Society, 800 Massachusetts Ave.
Cost: $12.51 (includes fees)
Info/tickets: www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
Questions? 978-686-4035
ANDOVER: Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
Tuesdays
It doesn’t matter if you drank or what type of drugs you used; if you have a desire to stop, you are welcome here.
6:30-7:30 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
ANDOVER: Garden Club Meeting
Featuring a public program showcasing the work of the Merrimack River Watershed Council carries out to protect the river. The public is encouraged to take advantage of this free and informative program.
7 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: www.andovergardenclub.org
METHUEN: Creative Outlet (Adults)
April’s theme is decorative flowerpots.
7-8 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: WORDS Book Group
This month’s book is “Who Gets Believed? When the Truth Isn’t Enough” by Dina Nayeri.
7-8:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org