FRIDAY, JUNE 7
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Exhibit
Daily
This month the community gallery features an exhibit of original artwork by students from Middlesex Community College. Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theatre 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. Films are shown on request and are best for ages 10+.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Come explore the history and development of Lawrence, MA, 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.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
NORTH ANDOVER: Yoga in the Gardens
With the sky for a roof, flowers for walls and birdsong for music, the beautiful lawn of The Stevens-Coolidge Place is the perfect setting to connect to the earth and find peace in nature. No prior experience necessary.
9-10 a.m., Stevens-Coolidge House, 153 Chickering Road
Cost: $25 for non members, $15 for members
Must register: https://shorturl.at/hrlu1
Questions? 978-607-1133
LAWRENCE: STORYWALK SERIES
Daily
“Call Me Tree/Llámame árbol” written and illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez, is a story about a young child picturing their life as a tree. It is told in both English and Spanish.
9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
HAVERHILL: Friday Flicks
Come watch “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” (1995).
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Robert Frost Walking Tour
Fridays
Robert Frost roamed the streets of his once hometown of Lawrence. Join this walking tour highlighting important sites in the life of this world renowned poet. For ages 8+. Light rain or shine.
10-11:30 a.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
NORTH ANDOVER: Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
At Ivory & Onyx, they believe that true beauty and good health come from a holistic approach to self-care. Their mission is to inspire their clients to take care of themselves in all aspects of their lives, leading to a radiant beauty that comes from a place of inner peace and self-love.
10 a.m., Ivory & Onyx, LLC, 630 Turnpike St., Suite 4
Info: www.merrimackvalleychamber.com
GROVELAND: Open Play (Ages 0-5)
This unstructured open play program provides space and opportunity for social interaction with community families. Children practice problem-solving, social skills, imaginative play and critical thinking when given moments to wonder and experiment without instruction.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
HAVERHILL: Creation Station (Ages 3-5)
Experiment with some new types of art, materials, and styles. Wear old clothes–sometimes we get messy!
11:15 a.m. — 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
ANDOVER: Mindfulness & Meditation Series (Virtual)
Held on Fridays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28
12-12:45 p.m., via Zoom, Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register for link: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Super Smash Bros. (Teens/Tweens)
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
NORTH ANDOVER: Story Solvers (Grades 2-5)
Can you build a better house than the three little pigs? Or find a way to get Rapunzel out of her tower? In this STEM program, participants will explore real-life, hands-on solutions to story book problems!
3:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Must register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
BOXFORD: Youth Orchestra Auditions
String musicians, with at least one year of lessons, and woodwind, brass, and percussion students, who have played for at least two years and are taking private lessons, are invited to audition.
8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m., Masconomet Middle/High School, 20 Endicott Road
Info: 978-309-9833 / Email: auditions@nmyo.org
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Exhibit
Daily
This month the community gallery features an exhibit of original artwork by students from Middlesex Community College. Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theatre 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. Films are shown on request and are best for ages 10+.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Come explore the history and development of Lawrence, MA, 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.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
LAWRENCE: STORYWALK SERIES
Daily
“Call Me Tree/Llámame árbol” written and illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez, is a story about a young child picturing their life as a tree. It is told in both English and Spanish.
9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Cost: Free
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/zGzSu
HAVERHILL: Summer Garage Sale & Book Sale
Come shop from printing presses of all sizes, ancillary equipment, cabinets, ink, paper, and, of course, type cases (with type) along with books on typography, graphic arts, and printing.
10 a.m. — 4 p.m., Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave.
Info: www.museumofprinting.org
Questions? Email info@museumofprinting.org
NEWBURYPORT: 45th Old Newbury Garden Tour
The 45th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens.
10 a.m. — 4 p.m., Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High St.
Cost: $25 for members, $40 for non-members
Register: 978-462-2681 / www.newburyhistory.org
GROVELAND: Free Community Luncheon
All are welcome!
11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m., Groveland Congregational church, 4 King St.
Info: www.grovelandma.com
ANDOVER: Book Reading & Signing
Author and historian David Tory joins the Andover Bookstore at Memorial Hall Library to discuss “The Stanfield Chronicles:, a fictionalized chronicle of early 17th-century New England during the settlement of English Separatists throughout the area.
1 p.m., Andover Bookstore, 74 Main St.
Info: 978-475-0143 / www.andoverbookstore.com
METHUEN: Educational Boat Tour
All donations go back into cleaning the Merrimack River.
1 p.m., Clean River Project, 1022 Riverside Drive
Cost: $25 suggested donation per person
RSVP: 978-857-6680
Info: www.cleanriverproject.org
Questions? Email: info@cleanriverproject.org
METHUEN: Bike Repair and Maintenance for Beginners
First, come learn all about simple bike repair and maintenance from the Bradford Bike Guy. Then, do you have a broken bike? If you bring your bike the Bike Guy will be available for a Simple Bike Repairs Clinic.
1:30-4:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Book Signing Event
Walter D. Medley, Jr., a Haverhill native, has penned a poignant historical memoir titled “The Color of the Band: A Soldier Triumphs in Love and Overcomes Hate in Occupied Germany and Beyond”. His book serves as an invaluable historical record, preserving stories that might otherwise be lost due to the military’s failure to maintain official documentation of this critical period.
3-5 p.m., Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St.
Info: 978-374-4626 / www.buttonwoods.org
METHUEN: Boat Tour with Live Music
All donations go back into cleaning the Merrimack River.
6 p.m., Clean River Project, 1022 Riverside Drive
Cost: $35 suggested donation per person
RSVP: 978-857-6680
Info: www.cleanriverproject.org
Questions? Email: info@cleanriverproject.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Willie J. Laws Band
Come hear “The Last Prophet of Texas Blues”. Willie is a Texas guitar “gun slinger,” vocalist and songwriter following in the footsteps of T-Bone Walker, Lighting Hopkins, Albert King, and many others. His band’s music is the kind of real Texas soul, all mixed up with classic R&B, country, and blues/funk, that grows from the Texas soil.
8 pm., 190 Academy Road
Cost: $21 per person
Info: www.crossroadsmusicseries.org