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October 30, 2008

Events calendar for 10.30 TOWNSMAN

Thursday, Oct. 30

Approaches to Stillness, an exhibit of three-dozen original paintings by New England artists Lisa Noonis, Kathleen Speranza, and Dennis Sheehan, through November 16, free, open to the public, Alpers Studio, 2 Main St., Andover; Peter Alpers, 978-470-0013, View online at: alpersfineart.com.

"How Many Miles to Basra?", Follow a wartime reporter as the platoon in which she's embedded struggles to survive an unauthorized journey deep into Iraq. Their mission: settle a blood debt from an accidental killing. A gritty, haunting tale of regret and redemption. Contains adult themes and strong language. Ages 18-plus, through Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., tickets $20-40, Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St., Stoneham, 781-279-2200, www.stonehamtheatre.org.

Sing with the POPs! (Performance Opportunity Program), with the Merrimack Valley Chorus, 7 TO 9 p.m. Learn four holiday songs in a cappella harmony and perform with MVC at tree-lighting festivities in Woburn and Stoneham, Wilmington Arts Council Building, 219 Middlesex Ave. (Route 62), Wilmington, 1-800-928-6151 or www.merrimackvalleychorus.org.

lIVE MEXICAN MUSIC, Sol Y Canto bring the Dia De Los Muertos to life with a seamless multimedia collaboration of stunning photography and original Mexican music, 7 p.m., Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, $15 advance, $18 door, 978-837-5355 or www.merrimack.edu/rogers.

Friday, Oct. 31

Halloween Trick or treat hours, 5 to 7 p.m. in Andover.

Saturday, Nov. 1

FALL FAIR, craft show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Andover Baptist Church, 7 Central St., Andover; Carol Stocks, 978-475-5346.

Ye Olde Christmas Faire, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 390 Main St., North Andover, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., French Toast & Sausage Breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

YULETIDE ANTIQUE SHOW, $4 admission, 9 a.m. TO 3 p.m., Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport; 978-465-7734.

First Annual Adults Only haunted Monster Masquerade Mash, 7 to 11 p.m., Winnekenni Castle, Haverhill. Disc jockey, cash bar, $40 advance, $45 door. Wear costumes. Tickets are available to order online at www.winnekenni.com.

Donate toys for the Community Giving Tree's annual toy fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at these three locations: Boxford Spofford School; Middleton Fuller Meadow School; Topsfield Emerson Center. All toys must be clean, have all parts, and be suitable for re-sale. For more information about Community Giving Tree, visit www.communitygivingtree.org.

Sunday, Nov. 2

A Canoe Journey into the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, 2 p.m., all ages, a visual adventure through the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Fee: $10/person; $8/seniors and children under 12. This photo journey will be accompanied by a visit with a live snowy owl and a touch table of Arctic treasures, Refuge Visitor Center auditorium, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. No registration necessary.

Monday, Nov. 3

Hypnobirthing Class, Maternal Health and Fitness in Andover, 6 to 8:30 p.m. This class runs for five weeks and is a childbirth education class that focuses on the importance of relaxation, listening to your body and good support. For more information, please contact Maureen Saba at 978-738-8080 or visit www.maternalhealthandfitness.com.

Donate toys for the Community Giving Tree's annual toy fair, 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the Topsfield Fairgrounds. All toys must be clean, have all parts, and be suitable for re-sale. For more information about Community Giving Tree, visit www.communitygivingtree.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Donate toys for the Community Giving Tree's annual toy fair, 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the Topsfield Fairgrounds. All toys must be clean, have all parts, and be suitable for re-sale. For more information about Community Giving Tree, visit www.communitygivingtree.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 5

Post-Election Scotch Tasting Dinner, 6 to 8 p.m., Serene Restaurant, Main Street, Andover. The dinner will consist of a taste of four differently aged single malt scotches (12-year, 15-year, 17-year and 21-year from Balvenie) and some comfort food from our chef Carlos paired for each of the four courses. Hosts for that evening will be Brian Farnell from William Grant & Sons, Jim Barnard from MS Walker, and a representaive from Andover Liquors. Tickets are $57 per person, which includes a chimney-shaped scotch tasting glass to take home (price does not include tax or gratuity). Seating is limited to 30 people.

Silent Movies, with live musical accompaniment by Richard Hughes, at Memorial Hall Library 7 p.m. Learn about the silent movie era and hear examples of the music that accompanied the movies. Watch Charlie Chaplin in "The Cure," Buster Keaton in "The Goat," and Laurel and Hardy in "Liberty." Free and open to the public. For more information, call 978-623-8401, ext. 31, or visit www.mhl.org.

Donate toys for the Community Giving Tree's annual toy fair, 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the Topsfield Fairgrounds. All toys must be clean, have all parts, and be suitable for re-sale. For more information about Community Giving Tree, visit www.communitygivingtree.org.

Thursday, Nov. 6

sING With the POPs! (Performance Opportunity Program), with the Merrimack Valley Chorus, 7 TO 9 p.m. Learn four holiday songs in a cappella harmony and perform with MVC at tree-lighting festivities in Woburn and Stoneham, Wilmington Arts Council Building, 219 Middlesex Ave. (Route 62), Wilmington, 1-800-928-6151 or www.merrimackvalleychorus.org.

Donate toys for the Community Giving Tree's annual toy fair, 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the Topsfield Fairgrounds. All toys must be clean, have all parts, and be suitable for re-sale. For more information about Community Giving Tree, visit www.communitygivingtree.org.

Friday, Nov. 7

Andona Society's fall fundraiser, "A Night on the Runway," featuring a fashion show at the Wyndham Hotel in Andover at 7 p.m. Experience the latest fashions from Andover boutiques, enjoy light fare and drinks, and participate in a silent auction and raffles to support the youth of Andover. General admission is $45 and limited preferred seating is available for $75. For further information contact Colleen Goddard at 978-475-2125 or gandcgoddard@juno.com or www.anightontherunway.org.

book sale, Flint Memorial Library, North Reading, will hold a Fall Book Sale, 4 to 8 p.m. In addition to books, CDs, DVDs and videos will be on sale.

live music, Howie Newman, comical singer-songwriter, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Sunset Cafe, 500A Merrimack St., Lawrence; 978-686-7667, no cover.

Theatres of Illusion, The Rogers Center presents "The Spencers: Theatres of Illusion," a unique fusion of theatrics and illusions that promises to both enthrall and entertain, 7:30 p.m., $18; students and seniors, $15; all tickets at the door, $20. Information, 978-837-5355 or www.merrimack.edu/rogers.

Saturday, Nov. 8

The Reading Symphony Orchestra, concert features Boston-based pianist Randall Hodgkinson, who will perform the well-known and beloved Schumann Piano Concerto, 8 p.m., Rogers Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Merrimack College. For ticket reservation and pickup at the door call 978-664-0024.

Hooray for Hollywood, fundraiser hosted by Quota International of Andover, at the Stevens Estate, 723 Osgood St., North Andover, 7 to 11 p.m. The proceeds will benefit hearing impaired and disadvantaged women and children of the Merrimack Valley. The evening includes entertainment, with a singer crooning favorite tunes from Hollywood classics, professionally run casino tables, a silent auction featuring many wonderful items, cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $60, which includes $5 worth of gambling chips. Tickets can be purchased by calling Lisa Green, 978-360-2954.

book sale, Flint Memorial Library, North Reading, will hold a Fall Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to books, CDs, DVDs and videos will be on sale.

colonial players chorus, performing "Sweet Charity," 8 p.m., Parker Middle School in Reading, $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. Visit www.colonialchorus.com for more details. Call 781-944-9780 for tickets.

Living green!, hosted by The Friends of the Boxford Town Libraries, with Dan Rubin, 10 a.m. at the Boxford Village Library, 10 Elm St., Boxford. Rubin is executive director of Boston Green Tourism (bostongreentourism.org), working with hotels, convention and event centers and restaurants to make Boston a green convention and tourism destination.

All Day Scrapbooking Event: "CROPTOBERfest," 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at West Parish Church Hall, 129 Reservation Road, Andover. Offers time and space to work on photo albums. Door prizes and giveaways. Half-day options available. Registration form can be downloaded at: http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/saracohen/my-files or call 978-455-5978 or e-mail sara.cohen@comcast.net.

Community Giving Tree's 18th Annual Toy Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at¬�the 4-H Building on the Topsfield Fairgrounds. Gently used preschool toys, games,¬�action figures,¬�bikes, ride-on toys, Little Tykes, Lego toys, dolls and books will be for sale.¬�Proceeds will benefit the Community Giving Tree, a nonprofit organization based in West Boxford that serves some of the neediest families in Essex County.

Fall Discovery Hike, 1 to 2:30 p.m, ages 6 to 11. Hike through refuge habitats to discover how plants and wildlife adapt to the changing seasons in this fun, interactive program. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at refuge parking lot No. 4, Hellcat Wildlife Observation area, Parker Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport.

Sunday, Nov. 9

Bass-ically Solo!, with Pascale Delache-Feldman at Memorial Hall Library, 2 p.m. Take an exciting and entertaining musical journey that will transport you to Europe, America and Argentina. Sponsored by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library and Eastern Insurance. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 978-623-8401, ext. 31, or visit www.mhl.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Andover Garden Club Presents "Floral Designs for Your Holiday Home," Elaine DiGiovanni and Linda Ladd, accredited master flower show judges who each run a floral design business, will show holiday flower arrangements. The designers have won numerous awards in floral design as well as horticulture. The program will begin with social time and refreshments, followed by a brief business meeting and the program. The North Andover Garden Club is cosponsoring the event, 10 a.m., South Church, 41 Central St., Andover, Free to members; $5 for nonmembers. Contact is Penny Majike, 978-697-0090 or majike@comcast.net.

Thursday, Nov. 13

"Bringing God's Peace to the Holidays, Strategies for a Meaningful Christmas," presented by the Rev. Dr. Wanda J. Stahl, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Ballard Vale United Church, 23 Clark Road, Andover, Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Information, visit www.bvuc.org.

SING with the POPs! (Performance Opportunity Program), with the Merrimack Valley Chorus, 7 to 9 p.m. Learn four holiday songs in a cappella harmony and perform with MVC at tree-lighting festivities in Woburn and Stoneham, Wilmington Arts Council Building, 219 Middlesex Ave. (Route 62), Wilmington, 1-800-928-6151 or www.merrimackvalleychorus.org.

"Dracula," presented by the Merrimack College theatre group, the On-Stagers, 8 p.m., Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, all tickets general admission. Students, $5; seniors/children, $10; adults, $12; Merrimack College employees, free. Group rates are available. Ticket reservations and purchases can be made by calling 978-837-5355.

Silhouette Portraits, at Memorial Hall Library, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prices are $29 per silhouette, $10 per copy, and $29-$39 per frame. To schedule an appointment, contact Emily Classon at 978-623-8401, ext. 49, or eclasson@mhl.org.

Friday, Nov. 14

"Dracula," presented by the Merrimack College theatre group, the On-Stagers, 8 p.m., Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College. All tickets general admission. Students, $5; seniors/children, $10; adults, $12; Merrimack College employees, free. Group rates are available. Ticket reservations and purchases can be made by calling 978-837-5355.

LIVE Comedy Hypnosis Show, with Steve Wronker's Funny Business, Knights of Columbus, 1 Market St., Lawrence, hosted by Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m. show, doors open at 6:30 p.m., $25; 978-687-9834.

Best Practices and Responsibilities of a NonProfit Board, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Enterprise Center at Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. This discussion will look at board member responsibilities, some of the influences on needs, and how a board might organize to meet those needs. Speaker: Robert French, Executive Service Corps of New England. Free. For more information, call 978-542-7528.

Saturday, Nov. 15

Holiday Faire, benefits Creative Living of Andover, Andover Country Club (Canterbury St., Andover), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The organization services adults with special needs at 368 S. Main St. in Andover. There will be more than 20 vendors offering a variety of items, including jewelry, candles, pottery, baby outfits, soaps, chocolate, stained glass, sweaters, wreaths and much more. A $5 donation is requested and the public is welcome. Call Josie at 978-749-9759 for more information.

Folk music concert, with Kate Redgate opening and High Range, 8 p.m., New Moon Coffeehouse, a nonprofit music monthly music venue hosted by Haverhill's Universalist Unitarian Church, 16 Ashland St., Haverhill.

Annual Snowflake Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Trinitarian Congregational Church, 72 Elm St., North Andover. Crafts, home-baked goods, plants, Gourmet Cafe, silent auction and Granny's Attic. Homemade fish chowder and sandwiches. Take a chance on a raffle basket. Babysitting available for children over 2. For more information, contact the church at 978-686-4445 or offices@natrinitarian.org.

"Dracula," presented by the Merrimack College theatre group, the On-Stagers, 2 and 8 p.m., Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College. All tickets general admission. Students, $5; seniors/children, $10; adults, $12; Merrimack College employees, free. Group rates are available. Ticket reservations and purchases can be made by calling 978-837-5355.

Silhouette Portraits, at Memorial Hall Library, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prices are $29 per silhouette, $10 per copy, and $29-$39 per frame. To schedule an appointment, contact Emily Classon at 978-623-8401, ext. 49, or eclasson@mhl.org.

Colonial Players Chorus, performs "Sweet Charity," 8 p.m., Parker Middle School in Reading, $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. Visit www.colonialchorus.com for more details. Call 781-944-9780 for tickets.

Sunday, Nov. 16

Colonial Players chorus, performs "Sweet Charity," 2 p.m., Parker Middle School in Reading, $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. Visit www.colonialchorus.com for more details. Call 781-944-9780 for tickets.

The Grimke Sisters, at Memorial Hall Library, 2 p.m. Travel back in time in this dramatic portrayal of Sarah and Angelina Grimke, slaveholders' daughters turned abolitionists in 1838. The Grimke sisters traveled around Massachusetts to speak on the horrors of slavery, swaying the direction of the anti-slavery debate. Performed by Andover residents Susan Lenoe and Lani Peterson. Sponsored by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 978-623-8401, ext. 31, or visit www.mhl.org.

Holiday Craft & Gift Faire, Winnekenni Castle, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $2 adult admission at the door. Free visits with Santa, door prizes, refreshments; information, 978-521-1686 or winnekenni@yahoo.com.

Fall music series at the Lawrence Public Library, concludes with a concert at 2 p.m. featuring tenor Allen Combs, well-known to local music lovers, and pianist Laura Ziegler in a program titled "Love Songs from the Romantic Era." For more information or to receive free concert mailings, contact the Lawrence Public Library, 978-794-5786, or www.lawrencefreelibrary.org.

Thursday, Nov. 20

SING With the POPs! (Performance Opportunity Program), with the Merrimack Valley Chorus, 7 to 9 p.m. Learn four holiday songs in a cappella harmony and perform with MVC at tree-lighting festivities in Woburn and Stoneham, Wilmington Arts Council Building, 219 Middlesex Ave. (Route 62), Wilmington, 1-800-928-6151 or www.merrimackvalleychorus.org.

Monday, Nov. 24

Nature Tots: "Gobble Gobble!", 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m., ages 3-5. Celebrate Thanksgiving and introduce your preschooler to wild turkeys. Kids will discover how turkeys live through stories, songs and more in this hands-on, interactive program. Meet at the Parker Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Nature Tots: "Gobble Gobble!", 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m., ages 3-5. Celebrate Thanksgiving and introduce your preschooler to wild turkeys. Kids will discover how turkeys live through stories, songs and more in this hands-on, interactive program. Meet at the Parker Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.

Sunday, Nov. 30

"Wings of Autumn," 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., ages 8 and older with adult. Join Newburyport birder and refuge volunteer Sue McGrath for a birding tour. This slow-paced program will include bird identification and natural history of species on the refuge. Dress in layers for the weather. Meet at the parking lot at Parker Wildlife Refuge sub-headquarters, Newburyport.

The Drifters concert, 4 p.m. at the Collins Center in Andover, sponsored by the Massachusetts School of Law to commemorate the school's 20th anniversary. Also appearing will be DeDe Martin and Code 51, Pat Benti and the Dreamers, and MSL alumna Juliette Willoughby. Rex Trailer will serve as mater of ceremonies. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Tickets are $25 balcony, $35 regular admission, and $75 priority seating, which includes a reception with the entertainers after the show. Tickets requests can be sent along with a check to Paula Clements, Massachusetts School of Law, 500 Federal St., Andover, MA 01810. Tickets are also available on the Web at www.ticketweb.com. More information about the concert is available on the MSL Web site at www.mslaw.edu.

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