Compiled by Judy Wakefield
jwakefield@andovertownsman.com
THURSDAY, FEB. 2
Summer Programs Open House, Andover SHED, free, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 65 Phillips St, Andover. Learn about summer programs for children entering Pre K to entering 9th grade, including a crew intern program for youth ages 13 and older who want to work with children in a fun and enriching environment; Dina Hurley, 978-623-8462, shedinc.org.
FRIDAY, FEB. 3
LIVE MUSIC, The Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, North Andover, presents The New England Tenors, 7:30 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door; 978-837-5355.
EXHIBIT OPENS, "EarthStories," the Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Ave., second floor of the A-Mill, through Feb. 26. There will be a reception for the artist today, 6 to 9 p.m.; theloadingdockgallery.com, Maxine Farkas at 978-349-8069.
SATURDAY, FEB. 4
Sweet Indulgence fundraiser, 18 vendors participating from 9 different communities including On the Bone from Andover and Fredericks, Cakes by Design and Burton's from N. Andover. TV and radio host Billy Costa emcees, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., UMASS Lowell Conference Center, Lowell.
EXTRAVAGANT PUPPET SHOW, National Marionette Theater presents "Pinocchio," The Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, North Andover, 2 p.m., $12, Family Four-Pack: $40; 978-837-5355.
SAMARITAN VOLUNTEER TRAINING, The Samaritans of Merrimack Valley is a suicide prevention center, needs adult and teen volunteers to staff phone lines, training is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Family Service, Inc., 430 North Canal St., Lawrence; Debbie, 978-327-6671, dhelms@familyserviceinc.com.
Behind the Scenes TOur, ranger leads tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge via refuge van, 1 p.m., learn the cultural history of Plum Island and the Great Marsh, native wildlife and their habitats. This guided two hour program is most appropriate for adults. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the refuge visitor center, limited to 10 participants. Advance registration required. Also held on Feb. 9 and 29 at 9:30 a.m., Feb. 14, 16, at 1 p.m.; (978) 465-5753 to register.
SUNDAY, FEB. 5
Free Intro to Yoga, UnionStudio Yoga, 305 North Main St. (rt. 28/Tactician Building), Andover, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., teaches principles of correct alignment, guidelines for breathing and basic poses for strength, flexibility and balance; unionstudioyoga.com, Connie 978 376-1100.
CHINESE PAPER CUTTING, workshop, 2 to 4 p.m., welcome the Year of the Dragon, learn about this ancient Chinese folk art, Memorial Hall Library, families welcome, bring a pair of scissors. Taught by Leah Russell; mhl.org.
SAMARITAN VOLUNTEER TRAINING, see Feb. 4 listing.
MONDAY, FEB. 6
CLUB MEETS, The Shawsheen Village Woman's Club, 1 p.m., at the Tactician Corporation, 305 No. Main St., Andover. Special guest is Dr. Suetta Tenney speaking on "Is There Only One Right Way in Healthcare Today?"; 978-475-2645.
TUESDAY, FEB. 7
ANNUAL INTERFAITH PRAYER, hosted by The Center for the Study of Jewish Christian Muslim Relations at Merrimack College, 7 to 8 p.m., Cascia Hall, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover, free.
FISH ON! OPENS, Memorial Hall Library and the Friends of the Library kick off the 13th annual month-long series of fishing programs on Tuesday evenings through Feb. 28, 7 p.m., "The Hatch and Body Language of Trout," presented by Marla Blair, author of "Positive Fly Fishing," published by Lyons Press; mhl.org.
BACKYARD WATER GARDENING, with Bill Frietag of Rowley's Country Gardens, hosted by The North Andover Garden Club, 7 p.m., free, at the First United Methodist Church, 57 Peters St., North Andover. This presentation is geared toward the beginner water gardene.
CHARLES Dickens' Birthday Party, 3 to 5 p.m., The UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St., Lowell, celebrate the 200th birthday, get a close-up look at some of the art and artifacts featured in seven-month exhibition, a tale of power and transformation; RSVP TO uml.edu/dickens, 978-934-2957, ArtsAndIdeas@uml.edu.
THURSDAY, FEB. 9
Pay What You Can THEATer Night, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Lowell. Patrons may purchase tickets in cash at the Box Office between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. and name their ticket price. Following the performance, there will be a Director's Dialogue, where the director and designers field audience questions and describe how the play was staged. Tickets usually begin at $24 for "Daddy Long Legs," 7:30 p.m.; MerrimackRep.org, 978-654-4MRT.
OPENING reception, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., for "The Mind's Eye," by artist Jerry Uelsmann, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Ma.; pem.org/calendar, whitney_riepe@pem.org, 978-745-9500 x3228.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10
THEATER, "Hairspray" opens, by ActingOut!, 7 p.m., $15-20, Merrimack College, Rogers Center for the Arts, North Andver; 978-208-9132, actingouttheater.com.
Wine Tasting Fundraiser, benefits Andover Vocal Music Assoc., 7 p.m., The Lodge at Ames Pond in Tewksbury. Taste wine, hors d'oeuvres while participating in raffle prizes, $30, NOT available at the door; Jill Shaw, jillshawnj@yahoo.com; Heidi Knepper hknepper92@comcast.net.
THEATER, "Drop Dead!," Spotlight Playhouse, 8 p.m., $15 ($13 for seniors), Trinity Episcopal Church, 26 White St., Haverhill; spotlightplayhouse.org, 978-380-8509. Also on Feb. 18, 19 at 2 p.m.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11
Andover Sister Towns Assoc. MEETS, 2 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, North Andover, about the group's planned trip to Andover, England on May 15-23. Trip information and details will be provided on transportation, accommodations in the homes of Andover, England members and sightseeing. New members welcome, refreshments; Don Robb, Donaldrobb6@yahoo.com.
LIVE Funk/Soul MUSIC, The Get Backs, 8 p.m., at the Winter Blues Festival at the Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury; blueoceanhall.com.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT, 5 to 8 p.m., YMCA, 65 Haverhill St., Andover. Bring children (ages 4 to 12) to the YMCA while you enjoy dinner out. We will serve them a snack, make a craft project, play games in the mat room, swim and have fun. The next Parents' Night Out will be held on Feb. 25, March 10, 24, April 14, 28. Cost per child is $10 for YMCA members; $20 for the community. Please pre-register at the Welcome Center. The Andover/North Andover YMCA is located at 165 Haverhill St., Andover; 978-685-3541.
LIVE BLUESY MUSIC, The Squeezebox Stompers, Crossroads Coffeehouse of the North Parish UU Church, 3 Great Pond Road, 2nd floor, North Andover, 8 p.m.; crossroads-coffeehouse.org, 978-687-3960.
"Hairspray," 1:30, 7 p.m., see Feb. 10 listing.
SUNDAY, FEB. 12
AUTHOR VISIT, Ardis Cameron will examine the Bread and Roses Strike of 1912 in her White Fund lecture "The Lawrence Strike of 1912: Women, Protest, and Dé©jà Vu All Over Again," the NECC White Fund room at the Louise Haffner Fournier Education Center, 78 Amesbury St., Lawrence, 2 to 4 p.m.; free.
GALLERY TALK, for John Marin: Modernism at Midcentury with guest curator Debra Bricker Balken, 2 p.m., The Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy; 978-749-4015, addisongallery.org.
LIVE MUSIC, Andover Chamber Music presents "War and Peace," ACM's 15th Annual Valentine Concert, 4 p.m., West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Road, Andover, $30; AndoverChamberMusic.org, 978.474.6222, sales@AndoverChamberMusic.org.
"Hairspray," 3 p.m., see Feb. 10 listing.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14
FISH ON!, Memorial Hall Library, 7 p.m., "Saltwater Fly Fishing for Striped Bass." Learn the basics of techniques, tackle and strategies from Capt. Dave Rimmer, an experienced saltwater fisherman and local guide; mhl.org.
