Thursday, April 24
Spring Book Sale preview night, Memorial Hall Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $20 per person. Book sale continues through April 27 during regular library hours; 978-623-8401, ext. 49, or www.mhl.org.
The Mystix will host a live recording session, 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport. $18 members/$22 general public; 978-462–7336.
Author reading, Melissa Pasanen of "Cooking with Shelburne Farms," with recipe samples, 7 p.m., free, Andover Bookstore, 89 Rear Main St.; 978-475-0143.
Women's hula-hoop party with Allyson Makiej. Enjoy a fun-filled girl's night out while getting great exercise. Learn fun and easy dance moves and simple tricks. Large, newly designed hoops that are easy to use will be an exciting addition to the evening. Admission is $10, $8 for members, ages 10 and up, 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday, April 25
The Phillips Academy music department will present senior students performing in three concertos accompanied by the Academy Chamber Orchestra and Amadeus Orchestras under the direction of James Orent and Christina Landolt at 7 p.m. at the Cochran Chapel on the Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main St., Andover. Featuring Alyssa Yamamoto of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., performing the first movement of Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor; Nicholas Gordon of Mill Valley, Calif., on trumpet; Allison Parr, soprano, of Providence, R.I.; and Jesse Goldman of Andover performing the first movement of Saint Saens' Violin Concerto No. 3. Concert is free; call 978-749-4263 or e-mail music@andover.edu.
A Sondheim celebration, by the North Regional Theater Workshop, with selections from "West Side Story," "Gypsy," "Sweeney Todd" and more. 8 p.m., Great Hall at Methuen's Nevins Library, 305 Broadway (Route 28), Methuen; 978-658-0192 or www.nrtwinc.com for tickets.
Live jazz: The Merrimack College Jazz Ensemble, consisting of 20 Merrimack students, faculty and alumni, 7:30 p.m., $5, Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College; 978-837-5355.
Spring Book Sale, Memorial Hall Library, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 978-623-8401, ext. 49, or www.mhl.org.
Endicott College presents the film "18 in '08" at 5 p.m. as part of the Political Awareness Fund 2008 Film Festival. Directed and produced by David Burstein, a 19-year old student at Haverford College, the nonpartisan film examines the issues and processes involved in this election cycle. Refreshments will be provided, along with opportunities for discussion following each of the films. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend. The film will be shown in the Little Theater, Halle Library, Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly.
Northern Essex Community College will present its 34th season of Still Point dance performances at 8 p.m. in the Sport and Fitness Center on the Haverhill campus, 100 Elliott St. This event is open to the public. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens, and $3 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting Lisa Leake at lleake@necc.mass.edu or 978-556-3583 or at the door.
Northern Essex Community College will present talks on environmental issues by professor of philosophy and film Allan Casebier and graphic artist Lance Hidy. Casebier will speak on environmental ethics from 11 a.m. to noon and Hidy will speak on photographer Ansel Adams as an environmentalist from noon to 1 p.m. Both lectures are free and open to the public and will be held in the Technology Center on the college's Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St. These programs are part of a weeklong Environmental Awareness Celebration at Northern Essex. For additional, information contact Elaine Mawhinney at 978-556-3395 or emawhinney@necc.mass.edu
Saturday, April 26
Northern Essex Community College will present its 34th season of Still Point dance performances at 8 p.m. in the Sport and Fitness Center on the Haverhill campus, 100 Elliott St. This event is open to the public. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens, and $3 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting Lisa Leake at lleake@necc.mass.edu or 978-556-3583 or at the door.
Silent auction, 5:30 p.m., followed by deep-fried turkey dinner at 6:45 p.m., Ballard Vale United Church, 23 Clark Road, Andover. RSVP for dinner to Sheila Stone 475-9378 (proceeds to benefit the church and the Samaritans).
ANA Synchers show, 6 p.m., at the Andover/North Andover YMCA, Haverhill Street, Andover, featuring 60 swimmers ranging in age from 7 to 19, performing over 15 routines. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 seniors and children, and available at the YMCA every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m.; www.anasynchers.org.
Annual Merrimack Valley Alzheimer's Conference, Wyndham Andover Hotel in Andover, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., co-sponsored by Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and the Merrimack Valley Alzheimer's Partnership.
Spring Fling Social, St. Michael Church of North Andover, 7 p.m., Parish Hall, $15 per person includes snack, music, raffles, line dancing and dance instruction with the Steve and Linda White Dance Studio. Contact Anne Marie at 978-683-5982.
AVIS work party, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lupine, Shawsheen River, Indian Ridge & Shawsheen Road reservations. Rebuild the rock support piers of the old canoe club building, remove/burn invasive plants and pick up trash. Park on Lupine Road. Led by David Dargie, 978-996-4475, and Dave Doub, 978-470-3703.
Spring Book Sale, Memorial Hall Library, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 978-623-8401, ext. 49, or www.mhl.org.
"My Favorite Year," Colonial Chorus Players, including Roni Ventura of Andover, 8 p.m. $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, Reading Memorial High School, Reading; 781-944-9780, ccptickets@att.net, www.colonialchorus.com.
Pink Ribbon Party, benefit for breast cancer patient Melissa Hubert, an associate director at Little Sprouts in Methuen, $20, 7-11 p.m., Claddagh Restaurant & Tavern, 399 Canal St., Lawrence; Contact Erica Reed at 978-683-1567 or ereed@littlesprouts.com.
A Sondheim celebration, by the North Regional Theater Workshop, with selections from "West Side Story," "Gypsy," "Sweeney Todd" and more. 8 p.m., Great Hall at Methuen's Nevins Library, 305 Broadway (Route 28), Methuen; 978-658-0192 or www.nrtwinc.com for tickets.
ImprovBoston comedy troupe will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Revolving Museum, 22 Shattuck St., Lowell. Free event, ages 17-plus. To reserve a spot, contact Elaina Bates at ebates@revolvingmuseum.org.
Sunday, April 27
5K Road Race, benefits Tewksbury Memorial High School Scholarship fund, Tewksbury High School, 320 Pleasant St., Tewksbury. $15 to preregister, $20 to register on day of race, $10 for students; race information and registration form can be found at http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/index.shtml or http://www.glrr.net/.
Spring Book Sale, Memorial Hall Library, 1 to 4:30 p.m.; 978-623-8401, ext. 49, or www.mhl.org.
"My Favorite Year," Colonial Chorus Players, including Roni Ventura of Andover, 2 p.m. $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, Reading Memorial High School, Reading; 781-944-9780, ccptickets@att.net, www.colonialchorus.com.
A Sondheim celebration, by the North Regional Theater Workshop, with selections from "West Side Story," "Gypsy," "Sweeney Todd" and more. 2 p.m., Great Hall at Methuen's Nevins Library, 305 Broadway (Route 28), Methuen; 978-658-0192 or www.nrtwinc.com for tickets.
ANA Synchers show, 3 p.m., at the Andover/North Andover YMCA, Haverhill Street, Andover, featuring 60 swimmers ranging in age from 7 to 19, performing over 15 routines. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 seniors and children, and available at the YMCA every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m.; www.anasynchers.org.
Terri Kelley of Lawrence will perform selections and share stories of Leonard Bernstein during a White Fund Enlightenment Series lecture titled "Lenny of Lawrence — Bernstein, of Course," at 2 p.m. in the Lawrence Public Library at 51 Lawrence St., Lawrence. This series is presented by Northern Essex Community College.
The Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra ends its 47th season at 2:30 p.m. in the Rogers Center for the Arts on the Merrimack College campus in North Andover. Maestro George Monseur conducts the afternoon concert featuring works by American composers including a suite of dances from Aaron Copland's ballet "Rodeo," Ferde Grofe's "Mississippi Suite," George Gershwin's "American in Paris" and the world premiere of "Mythos" by composer Francine Trester. Tickets are on sale now at $18, $12 for students and seniors, and $5 for children. Order online at www.mvpomusic.org. For information, call 978-685-3505.
Monday, April 28
Endicott College presents the film "Refusing To Be Enemies: The Zeitouna Story" at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater, Halle Library, Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly. This documentary is about six Arab and six Jewish women who struggle to overcome their prejudices, fears, and anger through dialogue. The film will be followed by a discussion and information reception. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Tuesday, April 29
Endicott College presents the film "Kabul Transit" at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater, Halle Library, Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly. The film will be followed by a discussion and information reception with filmmaker and Beverly resident Greg Whitmore. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, April 30
"The Courage to Remember: The Holocaust 1933-1945," The Simon Wiesenthal Center's traveling exhibition on the Nazi Holocaust, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sakowich Campus Center (first floor), Merrimack College; www.merrimack.edu/jcr or contact the Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations at Merrimack College at 978-837-5428, aldebran.longabaughburg@merrimack.edu
Organ lunch concert series, "ORGANize your Lunch!" 1:15 p.m., free and open to the public, featuring organ students from Phillips Academy, at Cochran Chapel, Phillips Academy. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy a half-hour of music from the academy's pipe organ; 978-749-4263 or music@andover.edu.
Thursday, May 1
Cutural discussion: "Andover Mass-terpieces, A Celebration of Local Cultural Excellence," 5:30 to 7 p.m., the Addison Gallery of American Art. Aims to bring awareness to the Andover community of the services available through the Andover Cultural Council.
"Prayer in Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust," with Rabbi Robert Goldstein presiding with musical direction by Monica Steele and Idan Irelander, Cascia Hall, Merrimack College, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations at Merrimack College at 978-837-5428, aldebran.longabaughburg@merrimack.edu.
Outback Jazzfest 2008: Masoconomet Regional School Field House, 6 to 9 p.m. at 20 Endicott Road, Topsfield. Great music, fine dining and a rewarding silent auction. Tickets $25 per person, $20 for senior citizens and students. Reservations and information: www.mascomusicparents.com or call 978-609-1554.
Friday, May 2
Andover Rotary Club breakfast meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., the Lanam Club, 260 North Main St., Andover. Guest speaker will be Julie Kravetz of Winchester Hospital presenting information related to prostate cancer advances made in therapy and treatment at Winchester Hospital; rotaryandover.org.
Fourth annual Hair of the Dog Wine & Beer Tasting, a benefit for the Methuen MSPCA, from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Essex Art Center at 56 Island St. in Lawrence, the tasting will also feature an art show of works by 20 Merrimack Valley artists. Cost is $25 at the door or $20 in advance. Tickets can be purchased at Shawsheen Village Liquors, 4 Poor St., Andover, 978-475-3636; at the MSPCA, Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway (Route 28), Methuen, 978-687-7453, ext. 6105; or online at www.mspca.org/nevinsfarm. All ticket proceeds go directly to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm. Ten percent of all wine and art sales will also be donated to the shelter. For more information, go to www.shawsheenliquors.com and click on "Great Wines for Great Causes."
The Friends of the Flint Memorial Library will hold a book sale from 4 to 8 p.m. in the library activity room, 147 Park St., North Reading. Proceeds will benefit the library. Call 978-664-4942 for further information.
Boston Horns jazz and funk fundraiser will hold a concert at Old Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. The concert is being organized to raise money for a jazz scholarship fund. The Andover Band Association, a parent organization that works closely with the bands in town, are trying to establish a scholarship which would be awarded to a senior that plans to further their music studies at the college level. The cost is $10. Tickets can be purchased at the door, through any of the jazz band members or at www.bostonhorns.com.
Saturday, May 3
The Friends of the Flint Memorial Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library activity room, 147 Park St., North Reading. Proceeds will benefit the library. Call 978-664-4942 for further information.
Andover Chamber Music Series presents "A Little Night Music," 7 p.m., Lanam Club in Andover. Music and food plus silent and live auctions with guest host, WGBH radio personality Ron Della Chiesa; RSVP to LeslieKaplan@andoverchambermusic.org.
The Friends of the Reading Public Library host a performance by the Nashua Flute Choir at 8 p.m. at 64 Middlesex Ave., Reading. This concert is free of charge, and open to the public. For mlore information call 781-944-2017.
Yard sale and silent auction, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Andover Baptist Church, 7 Central St., Andover.
Bird walk at 8 a.m. The walk is sponsored by the Merrimack Valley Bird Club and will be led by Al Retelle. Bring binoculars if you have them.
West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Road, will host its May breakfast from 7 to10 a.m. Adults, $6; children, $3.50. Tickets may be bought at the door. Full breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, French toast, muffins, doughnuts and coffee, tea and orange juice.
Windrush Farm will host its annual "Farm Day" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 30 Brookview Road in Boxford on the North Andover line. Enjoy live music, games, crafts, pony rides and much more in a traditional New England setting. While many activities are free, tickets will be sold for some events. The parking fee is $5. All money raised will benefit Windrush Farm's therapeutic horseback riding programs. For driving direction and more information about Windrush Farm, visit www.windrushfarm.org or call 978-682-7855. Windrush Farm is wheelchair accessible. Rain date is May 4.
Sunday, May 4
Andover Choral Society presents "Messiah," 3 p.m., Rogers Center, Merrimack College; 978-688-6352 or www.andoverchoral.org for tickets.
AVIS work party, Merrimack River trails, 9 a.m to noon. Meet at New England Business Center off Old River Road. Led by Andrea Leary, andrealeary@verizon.net.
Northshore Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform an afternoon of concerts from 3 to 5 p.m. at Masconomet High School, Endicott Road, Boxford. The event is free to the public.
The Laurie Chase Kids Fest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washington Square, Merrimack Street and Columbus Park around the area of downtown Haverhill, for teens and kids of all ages.
Wednesday, May 7
J. David Broudo will speak on architect Frank Lloyd Wright at 7:30 p.m. in the Art Center Lecture Hall, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Route 127, Beverly. The lecture is free and the public is invited to attend. For more information, call 978-232-2012.
Friday, May 9
Performing artist Michael Israel, who creates paintings of America's service people — firemen, policemen, soldiers — 8 p.m., $25, Rogers Center of Merrimack College, benefits Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley; 800-892-0890.
Andover Rotary Club breakfast meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., the Lanam Club, 260 North Main St., Andover; rotaryandover.org.
Saturday, May 10
Plant sale, the Stevens-Coolidge Place, 139 Andover St., North Andover, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free admission. Highlights include peonies, Japanese and bearded iris and old-fashioned roses. Preview the plants at 9 a.m.; guided garden tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; self-guided tours of the historic house (first floor) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 978-682-3580 for more information.
Hike with AVIS in Vale, Shawsheen, Indian Ridge and West Parish Meadow reservations, 1:30 p.m. 3.5 miles on wooded trails, over meadows and glacial esker. Park near arch across from West Parish Church. Led by Dennis Crispo. Call 978-858-0394.
Sunday, May 11
The Reading Civic Concert Band presents a Mother's Day concert at 3 p.m. Director/conductor Lucinda Ellert has assembled a light-hearted program, titled "We've No Business in Show Business." Admission at the door will be $8 for students and seniors and $12 for adults, at the Wood End School Auditorium, on Sunset Rock Lane in Reading.
Wednesday, May 14
Outdoor photography workshop on the AVIS Shawsheen River Reservation, 5-6:30 p.m. Bring a camera. Principles of lighting and composition that apply to landscapes (as well as portraits) will be covered. Park on Abbott Bridge Drive. Led by professional photographer Mark Spencer. Call 978-749-9593. (Rain date is Thursday, May 15.)
Friday, May 16
Andover Rotary Club breakfast meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., the Lanam Club, 260 North Main St., Andover; rotaryandover.org.
Saturday, May 24
AVIS picnic, Shawsheen River Reservation, noon. Bring lunch, picnic blanket, family and friends. Outdoor games. Hike or canoe over, or park on Abbot Bridge Drive or Lupine Road; call Peggy Kruse at 978-474-0176. (Rain date is Sunday, May 25.)
Friday, May 30
Andover Rotary Club breakfast meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., the Lanam Club, 260 North Main St., Andover; rotaryandover.org.
Atria Marland Place and Angel Home Care will host Seniors Art in Bloom Opening and Reception from 3 to 5 p.m., featuring the art work of three seniors; a current resident of Marland Place, a former resident of Marland Place and a local photographer, at 15 Stevens St., Andover.
Tuesday, May 13
"Container Gardening" from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ashland Farms, 700 Chickering Road, North Andover, presented by the North Andover Garden Club. Master gardener and container designer extraordinaire Jodi Yocher will share some of her design tricks in planting stunning containers for all parts of your yard, patio and deck. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Sorena at 978-794-1811 or Martha at 978-685-1568 or e-mail northandovergardenclub@yahoo.com.
Sunday, May 18
North Andover Garden Club Annual Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stevens Memorial Library, North Andover. Features stunning annuals and proven perennials from Garden Club members' own gardens, as well as great gardening advice from the Garden Club members working the sale. For more information, e-mail northandovergardenclub@yahoo.com.
TeamWalk for CancerCare fundraiser at the Tsongas Arena, Lowell. Every dollar raised through Team/Walk stays in the community, directly improving the quality of life for area cancer patients. The event is at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell. Sign up online at www.lowellgeneral.org or call 978-937-6434 for more information.
Ongoing
A two-day conference on why presidents succeed or fail will draw eminent political scientists to the campus of the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover. The conference starts at noon on April 26 and ends at midnight on April 27. The college is at 500 Federal St. in Andover. For more information, contact Jeff Demers at MSL at 978-681-0800.
Woodworking classes: "Hand Planes & Wireless Routers" will be offered Oct. 25 through Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Andover Historical Society. The six-week course is designed to meet the needs of woodworkers, from the novice looking for an introduction to traditional woodworking skills to the advanced woodworker. Novices will learn from the instructors and the more advanced students. Novice students can make a basic, introductory project, such as a foot stool or candle box, from pre-milled stock. The cost for the course is $60 for members, $75 nonmembers. For more information, call 978-475-2236 or visit www.andoverhistorical.org.
Antique Auto Raffle: The Andover Historical Society will raffle off a fire-engine red 1981 380 SL Mercedes Benz Coupe convertible with only 75,000 miles. It has an eight-cylinder, 3.8-liter engine, automatic transmission, power steering brakes and windows, and air conditioning. Included in the package are two sets of rims and tires, a black soft top and a red hard top. A maximum of 250 tickets will be sold at $100 each. All proceeds support the educational mission of the Andover Historical Society. Credit card orders may be placed by calling 978-475-2236 or by faxing the information to 978-470-2741. The winning ticket will be drawn on June 15, and the winner need not be present to win. Faxed ticket orders must be recieved by June 1. For more information, call 978-475-2236 or visit www.andoverhistorical.org.
Peabody Essex Museum, drop-in Yoga classes on Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Art Studios. Cost is included with museum admission. For more information, call 978-745-9500 ext. 3043.
Peabody Essex Museum exhibits: "Stage Idols" through Jan. 25, 2009, in the Japanese Kabuki Theater; "The Art of Maori Tattoo" through Feb.1, 2009; "Wedded Bliss: The Marriage of Art and Ceremony" April 26 through Sept. 14; "Life Boat" Nov. 8 through March 1, 2009; "To the Ends of the Earth: Painting the Polar Landscape" Nov. 8 through March 1, 2009; "Origami Now" through June 8; "Gateway Bombay" through Dec. 7; "Perfect Imbalance: Exploring Chinese Aesthetics" through May 19, 2009; "Of Gods and Mortals: Traditional Art from India" ongoing; "Intersections: Native American Art in a New Light" ongoing; "All of My Life: Contemporary Works by Native American Artists" ongoing. Peabody Essex Museum is in East India Square, Salem. Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed New Year's Day. Museum admission is $13 adults, $11 seniors, $9 students. For more information, call 866-745-1876 or visit www.pem.org.
"Teaching Matters!" exhibit through July 28 in the Halle Library Archive & Museum Gallery at Endicott College, 376 Hale St,, Beverly. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Barbara Broudo 978-232-2257.
"Impermanence," photography by Shelley Zatsky, will be on exhibit through May 2 at the Elizabeth A. Beland Gallery at the Essex Art Center, 56 Island St., Lawrence. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m For more information, call Cathy at 978-685-2343 or e-mail cathyessexartcenter@yahoo.com.
"Wedded Bliss, the Marriage of Art and Ceremony" will be on display April 26 through Sept. 14 at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. General admission to the museum is $13 adults, $11 seniors, $9 students. Special exhibitions may require an additional fee. For more information, call 866-745-1876 or visit www.pem.org.
"Cat Club Challenge" will be ongoing on the second Saturday of every month at one80 Sports & Fitness, 226 Andover St., Wilmington. Participants will be tested in standard assessments including the vertical jump, 5/10/5 "Pro Agility," chin ups, 10, 20 and 40 yard dash and 5 hop bound. Food and beverages will be provided. Fitness testing is free. For more information, call 978-658-1999.
Churchill Gallery, 6 Inn St. Newburyport. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, call 978-462-9891 or visit www.thechurchillgallery.com.
"Elements of Art Education," an exhibit showcasing Art Education graduates of Montserrat College of Art. The exhibition can be viewed during gallery hours, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, e-mail ristuben@gmail.com or dianeayott@comcast.net.
"Keepers of Tradition: Art and Folk Heritage in Massachusetts," will open May 18 and run through Feb. 8, 2009, at the National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington. The exhibit will feature more than 100 works by 70 Massachusetts artists who preserve and revitalize deeply rooted traditions. Funding for the exhibit is provided by Bank of America, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the National Heritage Museum, and the National Endowment for the Arts. An series of performing arts programs will also be presented in conjunction with the exhibition. A schedule will be available at www.nationalheritagemuseum.org. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 781-861-6559.
GROUPS
The Merrimack Valley People for Peace meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the First United Methodist Church in North Andover. More information and directions to the meeting can be located at www.merrimackvalleypeopleforpeace.org.
New England Classical Singers, a regional group of singers devoted to the presentation of demanding and interesting choral music, holds tryouts and rehearsals Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. at South School in Andover. 978-465-0181 or 978-857-3067 or www.newenglandclassical.org.
Newcomers Club of the Andovers holds a coffee the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at Panera Bread, Route 114, North Andover. Gathering is geared toward new members, but established residents who are interested in joining or volunteering for the club are welcome. Kids are also welcome. For more information, call Vickie Gallant at 978-809-7404 or Heather Ryan at 978-794-7926.
Andover Choral Society is seeking additional voices for the upcoming concert season. Group rehearses every Monday at 7:20 p.m. at Christ Church on Central Street and performs at the Rogers Center for the Arts. For more information, call 978-682-0196 or visit www.AndoverChoral.org.
Andover Great Books Group, meets second and fourth Tuesdays, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., to discuss book of the week. Memorial Hall Library, Andover. Call Jean McGreehan at 603-667-9610.
Downtown Women's Club, professional network of women, meets first Wednesday of each month at Glory, 19 Essex St., Andover. Free; open to public. Visit www.downtownwomensclub.com or call Jennifer Tortorella at 978-270-8060.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wingate at Andover, 80 Andover St., Andover, and every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 58 Peters St., North Andover. Visit www.foodaddicts.org or call 781-321-9118.
Men's woodcarving group, meets Mondays at 9 a.m. at Andover Senior Center, 36 Bartlet St., Andover. 978-623-8321.
Merrimack Valley Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), providing support, education, and advocacy, meets the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Andover, 6 Locke St., Andover. Co-facilitators are Bob Zimmerman and the Rev. Ralph Galen. Call 978-475-4454, or send an e-mail to PFLAGinAndoverMA@aol.com.
Treble Chorus of New England auditions for the youth choir for children ages 6 to 18. Joining the youth choir provides children with an opportunity to learn about fine choral music of all periods. Rehearsals held Mondays in Andover. To schedule an audition time, call 978-837-5461 or e-mail to anovello@treblechorus.com.
Embroiderers Guild of America, meets third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Dedicated to teaching and preserving needlework as an art form. Tewksbury Congregational Church, 10 East St., Tewksbury. Call Rosemary Carter at 781-893-0959 or mvc-membership@neonflamingo.com
Lawrence Heritage State Park indoor and outdoor guided tours exploring the history of Lawrence. Free; all welcome. Reservations required. 1 Jackson St., Lawrence. 978-794-1655.
Lowell Opera Company holds rehearsals every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Ave., Lowell. New members welcome; auditions not required. 978-441-6926 or www.operalowell.org.
Merrimack Toastmasters Club, meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St., North Andover. Call Bill Cashman at 978-475-0721.
Merrimack Valley Camera Club, meets every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at Trinitarian Congregational Church, 72 Elm St., North Andover. Call 978-686-0900.
Merrimack Valley Chorus, a women's a cappella group, rehearses every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Wilmington Arts Council Building, 219 Middlesex Ave. (Route 62), Wilmington. Call Kate at 978-692-1843.
Merrimack Valley Townsmen Barbershop Chorus, rehearses Mondays at 7 p.m. at All Saints Church, Bellevue Ave., Haverhill. No experience necessary. 978-688-5306.
Methuen Community Band, rehearses every other Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. All instruments and skill levels welcome. Methuen High School, 1 Ranger Road, Methuen. Call Lori at 978-794-1973.
North Parish Quilters, meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., September through June. New members welcome; guest fee $5. Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., North Reading. Call Susan Reichter at 978-475-6973.
North Reading Community Chorale welcomes new members and rehearses Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 235 Park St., North Reading. Free membership. Call 978-664-4800 or visit www.nrcc.us.
North Regional Theatre Workshop, rehearsals every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at First Church Congregational, 26 Pleasant St., Methuen. Singers and dancers ages 18 and older welcome. Call 978-681-0355 or visit www.nrtwinc.com.
Printing Museum contains world's largest collection of antique printing, typesetting and bindery machines. Includes extensive printing collection of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $5. 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover. 978-686-0450.
Skirts and Flirts Square Dance Club dances held every Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Shawsheen Elementary School, Shawsheen and Hopkins streets (Route 12), Wilmington. 978-658-4022.
Stompers Country Line Dance Production holds dances every Wednesday and Sunday, 7 to 11 p.m. at GuestHouse Inn & Suites, exit 47 off I-93, Methuen.
Toastmasters International meets second and fourth Mondays of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. at Haverhill Public Library. Improve your public speaking skills. All welcome. www.friendlypersuasion.org.
Turkey Town Trotters Square Dance Club meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, Sutton Street, North Andover. 978-682-3280 or 978-682-2403.
