SUNDAY, MARCH 8
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Open
Open daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater Open
Daily
View one or more of 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 and up.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? 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., Visitor Center & Museum, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
ANDOVER: Board Games Club
Drop by the Activity Room to play some games and make some new friends.
1-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: Guided Museum Tour
Friday-Monday
Join for a 45-minute guided tour of our permanent museum exhibits, Lawrence: A Planned Industrial City, City of Workers, and The People and Places That Shaped Lawrence. Discover the important role Lawrence and its immigrant population played in the Industrial Revolution and labor movement.
1-2:30 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
HAVERHILL: Mat Pilates
Join Ngoc Tran for a special introductory class and discover what mat Pilates is all about.
1:30-2:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
GROVELAND: International Women’s Day Conversation
Join for a thoughtful conversation with women bringing their creativity, care, and leadership to climate action across the region.
2 p.m., Veasey Park, 201 Washington St.
Register: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
Questions? Email: COA@grovelandMA.com
LAWRENCE: ‘The Collapse of the Pemberton Mill’
This free lecture is sponsored by the White Fund. Handicap accessible.
2 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St.
ANDOVER: Sunday Concert
Join for another great afternoon of music with Jeff Buckridge’s Uke Joint.
2:30-3:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Alcoholics Anonymous
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
6:45 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill, 15 Kenoza Ave.
Info: 978-372-5173 / www.uuhaverhill.org
MONDAY, MARCH 9
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Open
Open daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater Open
Daily
View one or more of 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 and up.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? 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., Visitor Center & Museum, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
METHUEN: Thrift Shop Open
Monday — Thursday
Shop from a wonderful selection of clothing, shoes, household goods and more — all at unbeatable prices.
9 a.m. — 3 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Info: 978-983-8825
ANDOVER: Music Makers (Ages 2-5)
Sign up to make some music.
10-10:30 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 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
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
Questions? Email: joannedahlgrenma@gmail.com
HAVERHILL: Mother Goose on the Loose (Ages 0-3)
Mondays
Join for an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading.
10-11 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
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 St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: Bingo
Mondays
Cards sold at 12 p.m. Games begin at 1 p.m. Must be a member of the COA.
12 p.m., Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St.
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge
Mondays & Fridays
Experienced players meet to enjoy a friendly afternoon game of Bridge. All are welcome to drop in. Partners not needed.
12:45-3:45 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560
Info: www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Memory Café
Memory Cafés offer 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 St.
RSVP: 978-372-1101
Info: www.grovelandma.com
LAWRENCE: Guided Museum Tour
Friday-Monday
Join for a 45-minute guided tour of our permanent museum exhibits, Lawrence: A Planned Industrial City, City of Workers, and The People and Places That Shaped Lawrence. Discover the important role Lawrence and its immigrant population played in the Industrial Revolution and labor movement.
1-2:30 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
METHUEN: Mah Jongg
Mondays
1-3 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
NORTH ANDOVER: Canasta
Mondays & Thursdays
1-3 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560
Info: www.northandoverma.gov
ANDOVER: Teen Weekly Activity
This week’s activity is Lite Brite.
3-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
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 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Create Your Own Marshmallow Snowflake (Ages 5-9)
Be imaginative and create your own snowflake out of marshmallows.
4-5 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Homework Help (Grades 3-6)
Drop in to get help from high school student volunteers. First come, first served.
4-6 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Learn to Play the Ukulele (Ages 8-14)
Join Julie Stepanek Murray as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided.
4-4:45 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
ANDOVER: Dungeons & Dragons for Kids (Grades 3-5)
Join for a beginner level D&D.
4:30-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Community Night Meals
Mondays
Open to all in the Haverhill Community
4:30-5:30 p.m., Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St.
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
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 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
GROVELAND: Adult Knit-a-Bitters
Mondays
Bring your knitting materials to work on and socialize.
6 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
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.
6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
GROVELAND: Frank Mandosa discusses Diane Keaton (Hybrid)
Using a slide show, Frank will share her bio, fun facts, trivia and film clips.
6:30-8 p.m., via Zoom or in-person, Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Register 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
METHUEN: Bilingual Storytime
Your kids will enjoy this bilingual storytime with read-a-louds in Spanish and English, as well as a craft.
6:30-7:15 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 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
HAVERHILL: Possible Dreams
Possible Dreams is an upbeat community conversation that celebrates Haverhill’s progress, elicits community aspirations, and fosters new connections. This is a unique event that has seen the launch of many projects that have become realities for the city.
7 p.m., Hartleb Technology Center, Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliot St.
Info/register: www.teamhaverhill.org