SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
NORTH ANDOVER: Toy Drive
The North Andover Fire Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages, because every child deserves to feel the magic of the holidays. Donations can be dropped off through Dec. 13.
North Andover Fire Station 1, 795 Chickering Road
Info: www.northandoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: Festival of Trees
Enjoy a great selection of trees, wreaths and centerpieces that are donated by generous individuals and companies that are raffled off at the end of the Festival (Dec. 14). Raffle tickets are sold at the entrance of the Festival for $1 each, 6 for $5, and 25 for $20.
11 a.m. — 5 p.m., Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water Street
Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors (65+), $3 for ages 6-17; ages 5 and under are free
Info: 978-374-4626 / www.buttonwoodfot.org
ANDOVER: Undressing History: Fashion, Tea & Holiday Sweets
Discover Regency-style fashion in honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with costume historian Carrie Midura.
1:30-3:30 p.m., Andover Center for History & Culture, 97 Main Street
Must register: https://shorturl.at/QLz9I
Info: 978-475-2236 / www.andoverhistoryandculture.org
HAVERHILL: Collage Club (Teens & Adults)
Spend afternoons this fall and winter crafting and chatting. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any of your own.
1:30-3 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LOWELL: Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash
Get ready for a rollicking musical ride. Ring of Fire brings the celebrated sound of the Man in Black on stage with a genre-spanning mix of rock & roll, country, and gospel.
2 p.m., Nancy L. Donahue Theatre at Liberty Hall/Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack Street
Cost: $16-$52
Info/tickets: 978-654-4678 / www.mrt.org
METHUEN: A Merry Music Hall Christmas Concert
Featuring James Kennerley, Greg Gettel, Robinson Pyle, and Maggie Finnegan.
3 p.m., Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway
Cost: $25-$35 reserved seating only
Info/tickets: 978-685-0693 / www.mmmh.org
ANDOVER: The Baroque Big Band
A dream team of eleven Mistral artists will be featured in beloved masterpieces of the most iconic composers of the era. The dynamic concerto soloists will take turns in the spotlight, including strings, flute, oboe, mezzo soprano, and harpsichord.
4 p.m., West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Road
Cost: $40 per person
Info/tickets: www.mistralmusic.org
Questions? 978-474-6222 / email: sales@mistralmusic.org
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
LAWRENCE: Food Pantry Open
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
9 a.m. — 2 p.m., Lazarus House Pantry, 242 Hampshire Street
Info: www.facebook.com/WeAreLawrence
ANDOVER: Monday Minis (Ages 0-5)
Mondays
Join for a different activity each week.
10-11 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Non-Fiction Book Club
This club explores contemporary issues, history, biography and more.
10 a.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Register: 978-623-8320 / www.myactivecenter.com
Questions? Email: joannedahlgrenma@gmail.com
HAVERHILL: Mother Goose on the Loose (Ages 0-3)
Mondays
After the 30 minute storytime is over, there will be toys set out for you and your child to explore and play with if you choose.
10-11 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Books and Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Mondays
This infant lapsit program will provide early literacy opportunities for caregivers and babies through a story time with interactive song, movement, and fingerplay. After the program, babies and adults will have time to play and socialize.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main Street
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: Bingo
Mondays
Must be a member with Haverhill COA. Cards sold at 12 p.m. Game starts at 1 p.m.
12 p.m., Citizen Center, 10 Welcome Street
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge
Mondays & Fridays
All experienced players are welcome to drop in.
12:45-3:45 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Cost: $2 per session
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Memory Cafe
A welcoming space for people living with dementia and their care partners to come together and enjoy meaningful, joyful programming in a supportive environment.
1 p.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main Street
RSVP: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
LAWRENCE: Food Pantry Open
Mondays & Wednesdays
1-3 p.m., Bread & Roses Pantry, 58 Newbury Street
Info: www.facebook.com/WeAreLawrence/
ANDOVER: Teen Weekly Activity
Join to make paper gift boxes.
3-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: LEGO Club
Drop in to play with some Legos.
4-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Homework Help (Grades 3-6)
Drop in to get help from a high school student volunteer. First come, first served.
4-6 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
ANDOVER: Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 3-5)
This event is full.
4:30-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Community Night Meals
Mondays
Open to all who are in need in the Haverhill community.
4:30-5:30 p.m., Citizen Center, 10 Welcome Street
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
METHUEN: LEGO Block Party
All ages are invited to come build and create together. Families encouraged.
5:30-6:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
ANDOVER: Fiber Arts Club
Bring your own fiber arts project (knitting, crochet, etc.) and join for a casual meet-up to work on projects and have some fun.
6-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
GROVELAND: Adult Knit-a-Bitters
Mondays
Bring your knitting materials and socialize.
6 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main Street
Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
HAVERHILL: English (ESL) Conversation Circle
Mondays
Join to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment. No registration required.
6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
GROVELAND: Holiday Music Bingo
Join for a fun night of playing holiday music bingo
6:30 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main Street
Register: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
ANDOVER: English At Large Conversation Group
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
7-8:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: On the Trail of your English Ancestors (Online)
Join genealogist Linda MacIver as she takes you through the path of research in the U.S. that prepares you to “hop the pond” to find civil registration and census records in England from 1837 to 1939.
7-8 p.m., via Zoom, Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register for link: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
METHUEN: Stranger Than Fiction Book Group
The group will meet to discuss “Memorial Days” by Geraldine Brooks.
7-8 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
TUESDAY