Compiled by Judy Wakefield
Thursday, Oct. 29
Free movie screening, of the award-winning documentary, Crossing Borders, by Arnd Wachter, portrays the fluid relationship between Southern Spain and North Africa through the real experiences of four American and four Moroccan exchange students who travel together, 7 to 8:30 p.m., McQuade Auditorium, McQuade Library, Merrimack College, North Andover; 978-537-5000.
Fine Arts, Fine Crafts Show and Sale, by The Arts Institute Group of the Merrimack Valley, salutes artists of their just-opened show, reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Nevins Memorial Library, Methuen.
Career coaching, with Christine Bolzan, CEO of Graduate Career Coaching, presents "Navigating the Job Market in a Down Economy," 7 p.m., Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., North Reading, free and open to the public; 978-664-4942.
Art show opens, Haverhill Art Gallery and framer Angles & Art present this show with a fall/Halloween flair through Nov. 28, 80 Wingate St., Haverhill. Reception from 5 to 9 p.m.; Harmke Lawrence, 978-372-2260, www.angles&art.com.
Author reading, Hobson Woodward will be reading from his latest book, "A Brave Vessel," the true tale of the castaways who rescued Jamestown and inspired Shakespeare's, The Tempest, 7 p.m., free, Andover Bookstore, 89 Rear Main St., 978-475-0143,
Friday, OCT. 30
Coast Guard Stories, with Capt. Steve Garrity '74 of the U.S. Coast Guard (retired). He shares his reflections about U.S. ports and waterways, responses to incidents, and service life based on his 29-year career as a military officer serving throughout the country. Steve now works as a Coast Guard civilian Port Security Specialist at CG Sector, Boston, noon to 1:30 p.m., Cascia Hall, Merrimack College, North Andover. Bring a bag lunch, dessert and coffee will be served. Reserve space by calling 978 837-5207, Catherine.harding@merrimack.edu.
Saturday, OCT. 31
Trick or Treat hours, 5 to 7 p.m., in Andover.
Family Magic Concert, with magician Bonaparte, 2:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main St., Andover, free; 978-623-8401 x39, bkerrigan@mhl.org.
North of 40 Singles Dance, Halloween Costume Dance, $200 prize for the best costume, Tedesco Country Club, 154 Tedesco St., Marblehead, 8 p.m.-midnight, women $15, men $20, includes hors d' oeuvres, veggie platters, desserts and coffee. The cash bar will have a variety of beer, mixed drinks, wine and soda; http://www.northof40singles.com, http://www.meetup.com/Over-40-Singles/.
sunday, NOV. 1
The Beagle Conversations, about Charles Darwin & Captain Robert FitzRoy on the HMS Beagle, 2 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, Andover; www.mhl.org.
Live peaceful music, annual "Chapel Meditations" concert, West Parish Chapel, Reservation Road, Andover, 3 p.m., free, featuring the Blue Window Arts Group, directed by local musician Eric W. Lindahl, who with his wife, vocalist Robin V. Allison, dedicate the event in loving memory of Gwen Hedrick of Andover, the longtime chair of the West Parish Garden Cemetery and Chapel who first brought the group to perform there in 2005; www.thechapelatwestparish.org.
Monday, NOV. 2
Live comedian, The Shawsheen Village Women's Club is hosting entertainer, singer and comedian Russ McQueen, 1 p.m., at Tactician Corp., 305 N. Main St., Andover. New members welcome; 978 475-2645.
Tuesday, NOV. 3
Free medical talk, with Bridget Jennings Seymour, MD on Celiac Disease, 6-7 p.m., Merrimack Valley Hospital Auditorium, First Floor, 140 Lincoln Ave., Haverhill. Light refreshments will be served.
Handling the Holidays, discussion led by Roberta Taylor, a Career/Life Transition Coach, talking about stress in these difficult economic times, unresolved family issues, loss and memories of the past, worries about money and unrealistic expectations. 7 p.m., free, Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., North Reading; 978-664-4942.
Wednesday, NOV. 4
Wine tasting, hosted by the Harvard Club of Andover, 7 to 9 p.m., at a member's carriage house, open to club members and current and former Harvard graduates, students, and parents of students, $30 per person $35 for non-members. Pre-registration is required; Steve Chapman, Schap10077@aol.com, JoAnn Ferraro, JoAnn323@yahoo.com and Dennis Vecchi, vechsam6@verizon.net.
Fall cuisine and wine tasting, with Denise Baron, culinary director of Burton's Grill, who will prepare three seasonally inspired dishes to showcase the fall harvest in New England. The dishes will be paired with a wine selected from Burton's extensive wine collection. Held at Merrimack College, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Shine Lounge, Sakowich Campus Center, $10 per person; Register online at www.merrimack.edu/alumnievents, call (978) 837-5117 or email joanne.mermeslstein@merrimack.edu. Seating is limited.
Fashion design diva Yolanda, guest of The Women of Northern Essex Community College for their annual Membership Tea, 1 p.m., Technology Center on the Haverhill campus. Each attendee gets a complimentary coffee cake donated by The Original Boston Coffee Cake Company; 978-556-3870.
Cookbook authors talk, Deidre Heekin and Caleb Barber will talk about their year together in Italy and their new cookbook, "In Late Winter We ate Pears...Seasonal Recipes from an Italian Kitchen," 7 p.m., free, Andover Bookstore, 89 Rear Main St.; 978-475-0143.
Thursday, NOV. 5
Author reading, Brian MacQuarrie will be reading from his latest book, "The Ride," a shocking murder and a bereaved Massachusetts father's journey from rage to redemption about the 1997 abduction and murder of 10-year-old Jeffrey Curley. We will be joined by Bob Curley, the boy's father who has moved from calling for the death penalty to becoming a powerful voice against capital punishment, 7 p.m., free, Andover Bookstore, 89 Rear Main St.; 978-475-0143
Live swing music, with the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., $35 door, Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, North Andover; 978-837-5355, www.merrimack.edu/rogers.
Blood drive, Methuen YMCA, 29 Haverhill St., Methuen, 2-7 p.m.; (978) 683-5266.
Wine tasting event, 6 to 9 p.m., Berkeley Retirement Home, 150 Berkeley St., Lawrence, $25 per person, hosted by the Lawrence Rotary Club and the Berkeley Retirement Home; Kathy Boshar, kboshar@comcast.net.
Friday, NOV. 6
Faculty Piano Recital, 7:30 p.m., the Phillips Academy Music Department will present Stephen Porter performing music of Handel, Ravel and Liszt, Cochran Chapel, free and open to the public; 978- 749-4263, music@andover.edu.
Andona Society Fashion Show, 7 to 11 p.m., Wyndham Ballroom, Andover.
Theater, "Bad Seed" by Acting Out!, 56 Island St., Lawrence, 7:30 p.m., $12; 978-794-0001, actingouttheater@comcast.net. Shows also happening Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2, 7:30 p.m, and Sunday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m.
Theater, Northern Essex Community College's Top Notch players present former American poet laureate Richard Wilbur's adaptation of "Tartuffe," 7:30 p.m., $10, Top Notch Theater, third floor, Spurk Building, Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill, with Ryan Jennings of Andover as Damis; Shows also happening Nov. 7, 12, 13, and 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Susan Sanders at 978 556-3374.
Opening reception, for Digital and Gelatin Silver: Hometowns and Beyond, 6:30-8:30 p.m., show is through Nov. 22, Loading Dock Gallery, Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Ave., Lowell.
Armenian Food & Fall Festival, Armenian Church At Hye Pointe, 110 Main St., Haverhill, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring Armenian & Middle East cuisine; (978)372-9227
Saturday, NOV. 7
Work party, along Merrimack River at Deer Jump Reservation, 9 a.m. to noon. Park past 15 Launching Road. All AVIS trail enthusiasts welcome; David Dargie, 978-996-4475.
Elegant english Dinner, and entertainment, hosted by Andover Sister Towns Association of Andover and North Andover, 6:30 p.m., $35 single, $50 couple, West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Road, Andover; Frank Hopkins 978-470-0702, fhopkins02@comcast.net; Marcia O'Donnell 978-470-1136, trachmate@comcast.net.
Samaritan volunteer training, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., also happening Nov. 14, participants must attend all sessions. For more information, call Debbie at 978-327-6671.
Hypnotist, Class of 2012 at Andover High School hosts "ESP Mind Reading and Get Tranced," Collins Center, 7 to 9 p.m., with Master Comedic Hypnotist Dan Candell, $8 in advance, $10 at the door, all ages welcome; Paula Brady, sophomore class adviser, pbrady@aps1.net.
Armenian Food & Fall Festival, see Nov. 6 entry.
Sunday, NOV. 8
Live music, Boston Saxophone Quartet, a wind performance featuring music from Swing, Ragtime, Jazz, The Beatles, and music back to the Renaissance, 2 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main St., Andover; (978) 623-8401, ext. 49, eclasson@mhl.org.
Live jazz, with Faculty Jazz Ensembles, 3 p.m., Phillips Academy Music Department hosts, with Joel Springer, saxophone; Peter Cirelli, trombone; Jesse Williams, Peter Cicco and Raleigh Green, guitar; Bob Baughman, piano; Vincent Monaco, trumpet, Dave Zox, bass and Bertram Lehmann, drums, free and open to the public, Timken Room at Graves Hall on the Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main Street, Andover; (978)749-4263, music@andover.edu.
Thursday, NOV. 12
Theater, The Merrimack College OnStagers, fun version of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," 8 p.m., Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover, $10-12; (978) 837-5355, http://warrior.merrimack.edu/community/Rogers. Shows also happening Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2, 8 p.m.
Saturday, NOV. 14
Christine Lavin, The Ivy Chord Coffee House, Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading, 239 Woburn St., Reading, 8 p.m., doors open at 7:15 p.m., $25, senior or student $23; www.uureading.org/ivychord.htm.
Toy fair, 9 a.m. to noon, 4H Building at the Topsfield Fairgrounds, with gently used bikes, ride-on toys, Legos, preschool toys, games, action figures, dolls and books on sale at bargain prices; www.communitygivingtree.org.
