SUNDAY, SEPT. 1
LAWRENCE: Feast of Three Saints
Friday, Aug. 30 — Sunday, Sept. 1
A three-day festival in Lawrence organized by the St. Alfio’s Society. The festival features activities for all ages, including rides, live music, and food.
10 a.m. — 10 p.m., 20 Common St.
Schedule of events: www.threesaintsinc.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Farmers Market
Sundays, through Oct. 6
Vendors, food trucks and more!
10 a.m. — 1 p.m., at the intersection of First and Main streets
Info: www.northandoverfarmersmarket.org
Questions? Email: info@northandoverfarmersmarket.org
LAWRENCE: Fireworks
9 p.m., Three Saints Feast, 20 Common St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/pSEyv
MONDAY, SEPT. 2
LAWRENCE: Bread & Roses Festival
The Bread and Roses Heritage Festival is a celebration of the labor history and cultural diversity of Lawrence. Every Labor Day, they commemorate the 1912 Strike with arts performances, educational workshops, social justice presentations, local food and crafts vendors, and walking and trolley tours.
12-6 p.m., Campagnone Common, 200 Common St.
Info: www.breadandrosesheritage.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge
Mondays & Fridays
Experienced players meet to enjoy a friendly afternoon of Bridge. Partners not needed. All experienced players are welcome.
1-3:30 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Cost: $2 per session
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Canasta
Mondays & Thursdays
All are welcome!
1-3 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3
HAVERHILL: National Grid Info Session
1st Tuesday of the month
No appointment is needed, but please bring the following when you visit: If you receive SNAP, MassHealth, SSI or WIC, please bring your benefit card and/or program acceptance letter to enroll in their Discount Rate Program.
10 a.m. — 1 p.m., Community Action Inc., 3 Washington Square
Info: www.ngrid.com/heretohelp
LAWRENCE: All About Amphibians
11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Must register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
METHUEN: Mah Jongg
Not sure how to play? Maybe it has been awhile? Don’t worry! This is a friendly game, and they’ll do their best to match up people with similar skill levels.
1-3 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Bingo
Tuesdays
Sales open at 12 p.m. Play begins at 1 p.m. Donuts, coffee and tea will be available.
1-2:30 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Cost: $2 per card
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Forty-fives (45s)
Tuesdays
Experienced and beginners welcome.
1-4 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
ANDOVER: Teen Weekly Activist (Grades 6-12)
This week’s activity is: turning pens into beautiful flowers with duct tape.
3-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Lego Link-Up (Ages 4-11)
“Link-up” with other LEGO lovers and and let your creativity flow! Spend the hour creating a LEGO masterpiece!
4-5 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Messy Art (Ages 3-6)
Bring your kids to this art program, where they can have fun creating without worrying about making a mess!
6-6:45 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4
ANDOVER: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (Virtual)
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!
9:30-11:30 a.m., via Zoom, Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register for link: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
METHUEN: Free Blood Pressure Screening
Stop in for a free screening by staff from Lawrence General Hospital.
9:30-11:30 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (Virtual)
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you.
9:30 a.m., via Zoom, Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register for link: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: Wednesday Morning Book Club
No registration required.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Farmers Market
Wednesdays, through Oct. 26
10 a.m. — 3 p.m., Campagnone North Common, 200 Common St.
Info: www.groundworklawrence.org
Questions? 978-974-0770
NORTH ANDOVER: Drop-In Tech Help
Bring your device, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. and your questions!
10:30 a.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
GROVELAND: Mystery Book Club
Are you a mystery reader? Come join us for some lively discussion about murder, mystery and whodunit! Refreshments are served — open to everyone!
10:45 a.m. — 12 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
LAWRENCE: Fall Into Fall Storytime and Craft
11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Must register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge Lessons
Wednesdays
This is your chance to learn a new skill!
12 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Registration required: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Rummikub
Wednesdays
Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, combining elements of the card game Rummy and Mahjong.
12:30-4 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge Workshop
Wednesdays
Join in to refresh your skills. Drop-ins welcome.
1-3 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: Stories with Kona
Cuddle up and read with a very special therapy dog and their handler! Choose your own books, relax with Finn, and practice your reading skills. Children must be able to read independently.
4-4:45 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Open House
The Ritmo Canela Performance Team offers a unique opportunity for students to develop their skills, gain invaluable stage experience, and participate in a variety of exciting performances and events throughout the year. Come find out more!
5-8 p.m., Ritmo Canela Academy of Performing Arts, 60 Island St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/4677W
METHUEN: Not A Book Group for Ages 10-12
This program isn’t your typical book group — instead, it’s a chance for kids to hang out and sample different book genres in a fun and relaxing environment. Maybe they’ll find a new favorite type of book to read!
5:30-6:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Intro to Medicare
Confused about Medicare? Considering enrollment? Learn about the structure of Medicare, when to enroll, cost-savings programs and helpful tips to choose plans that suit you, your lifestyle and your Medicare insurance needs.
6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org.
NORTH ANDOVER: Drop-In Tech Help
Bring your device, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. and your questions!
6 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: Fiber Arts Group
Calling all fiber artists! Bring your current project(s) of knitting, crocheting, hand stitching, hand quilting, and embroidery, or whatever else, to work on in the company of other fiber arts enthusiasts
6:30-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Adult Scrabble
All competition levels are welcome.
6:30-8:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
ANDOVER: Author Talk
A discussion with author Sam Farmer about his book, “A Long Walk Down a Winding Road — Small Steps, Challenges, & Triumphs Through an Autistic Lens”.
7-8 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Cookbook Club
Come discuss the cookbook “Jew-ish” by Jake Cohen.
7 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
HAVERHILL: Italian Class
Thursdays in September
10-11:30 a.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome St.
If interested, call Paula: 978-374-2390, 3916
Info: www.cityofhaverhill.com
HAVERHILL: Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Come read stories, sing songs, do crafts, and have oodles of fun.
10-11 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Grandparent/Kinship Support Group
Are you a grandparent or relative raising children (or adult children) not your own? Join this support system and talk with people in the same situation.
10 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Mahjong
Thursdays
All are welcome!
12:30-2:30 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Canasta
Mondays & Thursdays
All are welcome!
1-3 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Movie Matinee
All are welcome to a screening of “The Way” (Rated PG13).
1 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
LAWRENCE: YA Life Skills (Ages 13-18)
Learn a new skill you might need in the future.
3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Must register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
ANDOVER: Next Chapter Book Club
A book club for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join to enjoy good stories and fun conversations.
4-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Kids Nonfiction Book Chat (Grades 2-5)
Like reading about things that are real and true? Are facts and information on your favorite thing to read about? Join us for our Kids Nonfiction Book Chat!
This month we are learning about the most magical place on earth by reading “Where is Walt Disney World? by Joan Holub.
4-5 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
ANDOVER: Pokemon Club (Ages 5-18)
A meet up to trade and battle Pokemon cards.
5-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Clean & Green Downtown Haverhill
Community members are invited to join Team Haverhill to clean up downtown.
5-7 p.m., downtown
For exact locations and any updates: www.facebook.com/TeamHaverhill
HAVERHILL: Game Night
Strategy games, abstract games, filler games, complex and non complex alike, come and try out whatever you like. All experience levels are welcome.
5:30-8:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Haverhill Recovery Support Group (Ages 18+)
Thursdays
The Haverhill Overdose Prevention Education—or HOPE—team of Northeastern Family Institute sponsors a weekly recovery support group. The peer support group helps build a foundation of support to begin their journey of recovery with free meetings with coffee and refreshments.
5:30-7 p.m., NFI Massachusetts, 76 Winter St.
Attendees may either walk in or sign up in advance by calling 978-373-1181, ext. 136 for Bob or ext. 123 for Andrea
ANDOVER: LGBTQ+ Allies Social
Long term care options and the Ombudsman program by Chaz Rudich from AgeSpan. All ages welcome.
6 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Registration requested: 978-623-8320
Info: www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
METHUEN: Book Babble: Readers’ Roundup (Ages 12-18)
This month they’ll be doing a reader’s roundup! Come ready to discuss the books you loved, or didn’t last summer!
7-8:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
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