Sunday, Oct. 28

“Let’s Create: Mandalas,” 2 p.m. at Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main St., Andover. Work with colors, shapes, and patterns to create mandalas using pen, pastel, colored pencil, and collage. Presented by Karen Beaver. 978-623-8401, ext. 31 or 32, mhl.org.

BRUINS ALUMNI BENEFIT GAME, 4 p.m. at The Rinks at Exeter. Boston Bruins alumni will take on the Sanborn Indians, which include players from the new Sanborn ice hockey team, parents and friends. Advance tickets can be purchased at Sanborn Regional High School or at the ice rink. Sanborn ice hockey players will also have tickets for sale. If tickets are not sold out by game day, then they will be sold at the door. Tickets $10, free for children under 4. The money raised will be used to fund the new Sanborn Regional High School ice hockey program. Raffles and Bruins memorabilia will be sold. Email sanbornicehockey@comcast.net.

Ultimate 5K All-Terrain Ghost Run, 9 a.m. at the Sandlots, 55 North Road, Sandown. Dress like a ghost or in white. Color will be added along the run. Be sure to protect one’s hair. The all-terrain 5K run includes sand dunes, woods, water, mud and grass. Free T-shirt to everyone who finishes. Cost is $25 per person, $75 for teams of four, $50 for families in advance. Add $5 to registration fee on race day. Heats will start 20 minutes apart. All proceeds will go to Ultimate Cheer to cover competition fees and expenses. Go on-line to sign up. Email ultimatectc@hotmail.com, eteamz.com/deesultimatecheer.

Eighth annual Ghoul School, noon to 3 p.m. at the North Andover High School. This year’s theme is “Under the Sea!” Features a magic show with magician B.J. Hickman, Winelda the Witch, a cookie walk, games, fortune tellers, entertainment and refreshments. Tickets $10 per child, free for adults. Sponsored by the North Andover Rotary Club. All proceeds will benefit the club’s charitable programs, including scholarships for North Andover students, the Bike Bank, Rotary Youth Exchange and international relief projects.

“The Art of Icon Painting” workshop, 1 to 4 p.m. at Nichols Village, 54 Main St., Groveland. With Marina Forbes, Russian icon maker, teacher and lecturer. The hands-on studio workshop is for students interested in learning how to create traditional Russian icons. The program will include a discussion and demonstration of traditional materials and methods of icon making. Students will create their own icons using a combination of traditional and contemporary materials and methods. No painting experience is required. Experienced artists are also welcome. 603-332-2255, email marina@anylanguage.org, MarinaForbes.com.

“CASTLE of FEAR,” after dark at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. Coupons online. 978-521-1686, winnekenni.com.

“Willy Wonka,” 6 p.m. at the Collins Center for the Performing Arts, Andover. 978-276-9568, actandover.com.

Sundays through Nov. 18

Free Running Clinic, 8 a.m. at Starbucks, 14 Main St., Andover. Hosted by the Merrimack Valley Striders. For individuals and families to get ready for the Feaster Five Thanksgiving Day Road Race. Trainees will get a T-shirt. Email lanappv27@gmail.com.

Monday, Oct. 29

Movie Night, 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main St., Andover. Attend the movie, enter to win the DVD. 978-623-8401, ext. 31 or 32, mhl.org.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in The Eagle-Tribune’s Education Center, 100 Turnpike St., North Andover. Positive ID required. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

“Haunted Lighthouses,” 6 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. Jeremy D’Entremont will share stories of spooky, spine-tingling lighthouse experiences and photography. 978-372-1732, langleyadamslib.org.

Movie afternoon, 12:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. “My Week with Marilyn” will be screened. Call to reserve a seat. 978-372-1101, GrovelandMA.com.

Halloween Pizza & Bingo Party, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St. Sponsored by Shaun Toohey, candidate for State Senate and City Councilor Jeanne Pappalardo. Wear a costume to win prizes. 978-983-8825.

Meet the Candidate Pasta Dinner, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Maria’s Family Restaurant, 81 Essex St., Haverhill. Hosted by Kathleen O’Connor Ives, candidate for State Senate in the First Essex District. All are welcome to enjoy a free family-style dinner, meet the candidate and discuss issues facing the Merrimack Valley.

Learn to Draw with Frank Sadowski, 10 a.m. at the Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. 978-372-1101, GrovelandMA.com.

Mondays

“Holy Yoga,” 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 346 Broadway, Haverhill. Led by Amanda Souliotis, whose ministry incorporates prayer, meditation, and Bible reading with yoga. Open to the public. The program benefits men and women. No experience necessary. A free will offering will gratefully be accepted. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a friend. 978-374-8029, FirstPresbyterianHaverhill.org.

Through Nov. 3

“Art at the Library,” 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays at the Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Free admission. Buy original fine art, fine crafts, prints, cards in support of the library’s annual scholarship fund. 978-686-4080, nevinslibrary.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

Ice Cream Social, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St. Music by DJ Dick Arsenault. Sponsored by Rep. Linda Dean Campbell. 978-983-8825.

Jocko’s Jazz: The Kenny Hadley 16-piece Big Band, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates St., Methuen. $5 cover. Wheelchair accessible. 978-683-9200, jockosjazz.com.

“How to Go to College...Without Going Broke,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chateau Restaurant, 131 River Road, Andover. College Planning Services will present a free dinner seminar on college financing. Reservations required. 978-462-1666, CollegePlanningServices.org.

Free Movie Screening, 6:30 p.m. at the Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive. “Dark Shadows,” starring Johnny Depp, will be shown. 603-329-6411, HampsteadLibrary.org.

Oct. 30 & Nov. 1

Auditions for “The Full Monty,” 7 p.m. at ACT Andover’s rehearsal space, 250 Canal St., fourth floor, Lawrence. Email charlesgracey@actandover.com, actandover.com.

Oct. 30 & 31

Lunch Time Knitting Group, noon to 2 p.m. in the Lancaster Room, Kelley Library, 234 Main St., Salem, N.H. 603-898-7064.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Tambakos Film Series: “The Phantom of the Opera,” 7 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Come at 6:30 p.m. for coffee, cookies and expert commentary. merrimack.edu.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CBRE Richard Ellis, 1 Tech Drive, Andover. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Buffet Luncheon with Sing Along, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St. Sponsored by Jack Wilson, candidate for register of deeds. 978-983-8825.

Book Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Beshara Room, Kelley Library, 234 Main St., Salem, N.H. Joan Fardella will lead a discussion on “House of the Seven Gables” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. 603-898-7064.

Zumba Gold, 10:30 a.m. at the Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. $5 per class. Open to all. 978-372-1101, GrovelandMA.com.

Wednesdays through Nov. 21

HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education Class, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Maternal Health & Fitness, 7 Hodges St., North Andover. The class will teach the phases and stages of labor, relaxation techniques, comfort measures and labor support. 978-738-8080, maternalhealthandfitness.com.

Thursday, Nov. 1

“Do It Yourself Part D” Workshop, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Southern New Hampshire University, 25 Pelham Road, Room 311, third floor, Salem, N.H. Hosted by Rockingham County ServiceLink. Learn how to enter one’s own medications, compare Medicare drug plans and enroll in a drug plan using the Medicare Plan Finder. Participants are requested to bring a list of their medications with dosage and frequency information and their Medicare card. Enrollment for both sessions is limited. Call to register. 603-893-9769.

Coffee Time with Kathleen O’Connor Ives, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. 978-374-2388.

Friday, Nov. 2

Fall Wine Tasting & Silent Auction event, at Elks Lodge, 652 Andover St., Lawrence. Hosted by ACT Andover. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Features, live entertainment, wine, and food and desserts from local restaurants and caterers. Open to the public, but space is limited. Call for tickets. 978-276-9568.

An evening with Julie Silver, at Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover. Beginning with a shortened Shabbat Service at 7 p.m. with the Junior Choir and the Religious School Chorus. After the service, Silver will perform some contemporary Jewish music. 978-470-1356, templeemanuel.net.

Fall Book Sale, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St., North Andover. Includes a silent auction and sale of select books, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Hosted by the Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library. Hardcover, paperback and children’s books will be for sale, as well as VHS videos, DVDs, CDs and audio books; priced from $.25 to $5. Free admission. 978-686-1557.

Nov. 2 & 3

“Hansel & Gretel,” 7 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Doherty Middle School, 50 Barlet St., Andover. Presented by Treble Chorus of New England and its choristers. Tickets $16 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. 978-794-4600, email tcnemanager@treblechorusne.org, treblechorusne.org.

Nov. 2 & 8

Adult Flu Clinics, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Town Hall Center Meeting Room, 183 Main St., Groveland. For ages 19 and up. A pediatric vaccine will not be given this year. 978-372-1101, GrovelandMA.com.

Saturday, Nov. 3

Seventh annual Wine & Art Reception, 5 to 8 p.m. in the Main Building, Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington St., Groveland. The event is a fundraiser for the park. Price includes all food, drink and live entertainment by the Pentucket Jazz Band. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Must be over 21. 978-521-9345, wineandartreception.org.

Annual Holiday Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St. Features assorted crafts, a raffle, a luncheon snack bar, pastry shop, jewelry table, hourly drawings and a gift shop table. Free admission. 978-983-8825.

Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library Fall Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St., North Andover. Hosted by the Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library. Hardcover, paperback and children’s books will be for sale, as well as VHS videos, DVDs, CDs and audio books; priced from $.25 to $5. Free admission. 978-686-1557.

Fall Open House, 10 a.m. to noon at The Andover School of Montessori (ASM), 400 South Main St., Andover. ASM is a pre-K through grade 8 school. 978-475-2299, ext. 33, andovermontessori.org.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Calvary Baptist Church, 586 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Wine & Art Reception, 5 to 8 p.m. at Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington St., Groveland. Come and support the park. Includes wine, food and art by over 40 artists will be on view and for sale. Live music by the Pentucket Jazz Band. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 978-521-9345.

Eli Hops “Playing for Hope” event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Haverhill Amvets’ Function Room, 575 Primrose St. Vendors and set-up start at 9:30 a.m. Eli Hops is a group that was founded in December 2010 by David Herrera to raise awareness and funds for Autism and other special needs causes. The fundraiser will benefit Family & Community Connections: Special Needs and Community Pre-Educational Playgroups. Attendees are asked for a donation at the door of which 100 percent goes to the cause. All of the day’s activities are at no cost to the attendee and include yo-yo and top instruction and demonstrations, face painting, live music, martial arts demonstrations, dance performances, juggling/acrobatics, story time, and more. Everyone is welcome to attend. 978-374-2198, 978-994-3848, email elihopsforhope@gmail.com, facebook.com/elihopsforhope.

Nov. 3 & 4

Christmas Wreath & Decoration Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Tenney Gate House, 37 Pleasant St., Methuen. Hosted by the Methuen Historical Society. Decorated Christmas wreathes and decorations will be on sale in the historic building. 978-683-2252.

Saturdays through November

Open Houses, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Methuen Village Assisted Living. The building’s model apartment, community amenities and supportive services geared to help seniors remain independent will be showcased. The public is invited to drop in for a tour or book a private appointment. 978-685-2220, MethuenVillage.com.

Sunday, Nov. 4

Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library Fall Book Sale, noon to 3 p.m. at the Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St., North Andover. Hosted by the Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library. Hardcover, paperback and children’s books will be for sale, as well as VHS videos, DVDs, CDs and audio books; priced from $.25 to $5. Free admission. 978-686-1557.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Emanu–El, 514 Main St., Haverhill. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Free Piano Workshop, 4 to 6 p.m. in Northern Essex Community College’s Technology Center, Haverhill campus. Offered by NECC music faculty member Christina Dietrich. Piano players will have the chance to perform and learn in a cooperative group setting. Solo piano works and instrumental and vocal works with piano accompaniment of various levels of difficulty will be explored. Various aspects of piano performance and preparation will also be discussed. necc.mass.edu.

Psychic Fair Fundraiser & Vendor Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 6 Main St., Pelham. Fair will benefit the American Diabetes Association. Free admission. Psychic tarot and oracle card readers as well as a medium, will offer readings for $20. Vendor and craft tables will be set up. Additional vendors/crafters needed. 978-771-2718.

Monday, Nov. 5

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway, Methuen. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Shawsheen Village Woman’s Club meeting, 1 p.m. at Tactician Corporation, 305 North Main St., Andover. The topic will be “Andover History.” 978-475-4481.

Coffee Time with Kathleen O’Connor Ives, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St. 978-983-8825.

Tuesdays through Dec. 4

Tai Chi Classes, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Timberlane Regional High School, 36 Greenough Road, Plaistow. $75. No class Nov. 6. Practice this gentle motion sequence to reduce stress, improve health, balance, digestion, concentration, immune function, increase energy and bone density. On-line registration form available. 603-382-0464, HealingBalance.net.

Tuesdays

Yoga Playtime Class, 10:30 a.m. at 44 Hampshire St., Methuen. For parents and children. Yoga poses are presented through games, stories, songs, and poems. Registration required. Limited to 10 children. Email terryisme@verizon.net.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

Informational Talk: Medicare 2013, 1 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St. Presented by Susan Cripps of Elder Services’ SHINE program. 978-983-8825.

Thursday, Nov. 8

Meet Mariposa’s renowned artist/designer/sculptor Michael Updike, 5 to 8 p.m. at Rose & Dove, 579 Chickering Road, North Andover. 978-689-4141.

Nov. 8, 9 & 10

“Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Presented by the Onstagers Dramatic Society of Merrimack College. Tickets $10. 978-837-5355, merrimack.edu.

Friday, Nov. 9

Seventh Annual Pasta Dinner fundraiser, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in St. Lucy’s Church Hall, 254 Merrimack St., Methuen. Hosted by Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley, the event will benefit local foster children. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under. Buy tickets at the Giordano Family Methuen Karate Association, 76 Bonanno Court, Methuen. Donations are welcome in lieu of tickets. 978-683-2220, fosterkidsmv.org.

Fuel Assistance registration, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St. By appointment only. 978-983-8825.

Nov. 9 & 10

Snowflake Fair, 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Groveland Congregational Church, junction of Main and King streets. A roast beef dinner and prize drawing will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased at the fair or by phone. Includes homemade baked goods and treats, handmade crafts, jewelry, and more. Local artisan crafters will also offer handmade items. Meals will be available throughout both days. 978-372-3463.

Saturday, Nov. 10

Janis Ian in concert, 8 p.m. at Crossroads Coffeehouse, North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 Great Pond Road, second floor, North Andover. Tickets $30. 978-397-9453, crossroadscoffeehouse.org, JanisIan.com.

Indoor Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trinitarian Congregational Church, 72 Elm St., North Andover. Reserve a 6 foot table for $15 or an 8 foot table for $25. 978-686-4445.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Family Hospital, 70 East St., Methuen. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

“Night of Cigars,” 6 p.m. to midnight at the Plaistow Fish and Game, 18 May Ray Ave. Presented by the Plaistow Lions Club and sponsored by Cigars Etc. and Perdomo Cigars. Attendees will be handed a bag of cigars, three tickets to sample various whiskeys or scotch. A steak tip and chicken dinner will be provided by the Chicken Connection. Also includes give-a-ways and a silent sports auction. Tickets $100. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Proceeds will go toward the club’s charitable projects such as Thanksgiving baskets and the Santa Fund. 617-270-3803, 603-498-8266, email plaistownh.lions@gmail.com.

66th Annual Turkey Raffle, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Atkinson Fire Station, 1 Academy Ave. Hosted by the Atkinson Firefighters Association. Area businesses have donated many goods and services that will be included in the auction. The public is invited to an evening of raffles and refreshments. Proceeds generated from this event will be used to purchase much needed life safety equipment for the fire department.

Sunday, Nov. 11

Timberlane Youth Soccer League’s (TYSL) annual election of officers, 6:30 p.m. at the Atkinson Community Center, Room 2. The quarterly board meeting will follow the election. Elected officer positions include president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. In 2013, officers will meet every second Sunday (with the exception of July and December) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sandown Town Hall. Write a short summary of qualifications and email nhtysl@timberlaneyouthsoccer.org if planning to run for a position.

Israeli Folk Dance Workshop, 7 to 10 p.m. at Osgood Landing, 1580 Osgood St., North Andover. Presented by Ira Weisburd, internationally recognized dance choreographer and teacher. Open to the public. Admission is $10 with pre-registration before Nov. 7 or $12 at the door. The program, geared for dancers of all ages, has been arranged by the Merrimack Valley Israeli dance group. It is co-sponsored by the Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation. Both circle and line dances will be taught, so no partner is needed. 978-388-6995, email arlineferguson@gmail.com.

Third Annual Veterans’ Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Reliefs’ Inn, The Firefighters Club, (former Knights of Columbus), 1 Market St., Lawrence. Hosted by Lawrence City Councilor-At-Large Roger Twomey. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, ham, muffins, doughnuts, fruit, coffee, tea, juice and more. $5 donation per person, free for veterans.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 to 7 p.m. at Brooks School, 1160 Great Pond Road, North Andover. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

New Suffolk University president to meet with alumni, 6 p.m. at the Andover Country Club, Trumpeter Room, 60 Canterbury St. President James McCarthy will hold a reception to meet with alumni in the North Shore/Merrimack Valley and New Hampshire areas. Free admission. RSVP, email acoletta@suffolk.edu.

Line Dancing, 1 p.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. With instructor, Susan Tribble. 978-372-1101.

“Holiday Arrangements from your Yard,” 7 p.m. in St. Michael’s Parish Hall, Main Street, North Andover. Hosted by the North Andover Garden Club. Betty Sanders, master gardener, will give the presentation. Learn how to make evergreens into the basis of decorative arrangements. All of the arrangements made by Sanders will be raffled off to audience members. This meeting is shared with the Village Garden Club of Andover. 978-689-9318, email northandovergardenclub@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

45’s Tournament, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St. $2 per person. 978-983-8825.

Zumba Gold, 10:30 a.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. With instructor, Stephanie Smith. 978-372-1101.

Municipal training workshop, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission offices, 160 Main St., Haverhill. Hosted by the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and Citizen Planner Training Collaborative. “Special Permits & Variances” will be presented. Atty. Pamela Brown of Brown & Brown, PC, will be the instructor. Cost is $30 per workshop and attendees will earn MIIA credits. On-line registration available. 413-545-2188, umass.edu/masscptc, email nlavallee@mvpc.org.

Thursday, Nov. 15

Psychic Readings, 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. $20 for each 15-minute session. Appointments are booked at the door only. 978-521-1686, winnekenni.com.

“How to Conduct Oral Interviews & Connect With the Living Past,” 7 p.m. at the Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Lori Lyn Price, a professional genealogical speaker, will focus on connecting with ancestors via social history, an aspect of genealogy that brings ancestors’ traditions and culture to life. Free. 978-686-4080, ext. 12.

Zumba Plus, 1 p.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. With instructor, Susan Tribble. 978-372-1101.

Friday, Nov. 16

Silent Movie Night, 8 p.m. at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway, Route 28. Two comedies will be screened: “The Mystery of the Leaping Fish” and “A Sailor-Made Man.” With organ accompanist, Peter Edwin Krasinski. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for students. Tickets will be available at the door. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Lee W. Malone and Michaud Insurance Agency, Inc. 978-685-0693, mmmh.org.

Yoga, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. With instructor, Mary Van Abs. 978-372-1101.

Saturday, Nov. 17

Merrimack Valley Idol, 6 p.m. at the Wyndham Andover. Hosted by Quota International of Andover. The singing competition will feature a dinner, silent and live auctions, a wine raffle and a cash bar. For tickets, email lhadad@comcast.net.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 7 High St., Andover. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Advent Christian Church of Haverhill, 160 Carleton St. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Sunday, Nov. 18

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lawrence Masons, 43 Jackson St. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Nov. 18 & Dec. 9

Free Intro to Yoga, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at UnionStudio Yoga, 305 North Main St., Route 28, Andover. For those who are new to yoga but not quite ready to jump into a class. The one hour class will teach the principles of correct alignment, guidelines for breathing, and basic poses for strength, flexibility and balance. With instructor, Connie Glore, RYT. 978-886-7944, email contact@unionstudioyoga.com, unionstudioyoga.com.

Monday, Nov. 19

American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m. in Presentation of Mary’s Dupre Center, 209 Lawrence St., Methuen. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Learn to Draw with Frank Sadowski, 10 a.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. 978-372-1101.

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Line Dancing, 1 p.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. With instructor, Susan Tribble. 978-372-1101.

Wednesday, Nov. 21

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway, Methuen. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Zumba Gold, 10:30 a.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. With instructor, Stephanie Smith. 978-372-1101.

Thursday, Nov. 22

25th Annual Feaster Five Road Race, Kid’s Fun Run at 7:45 a.m., 5 Mile/5K at 8:30 a.m. on Main street at the corner of Route 133 and Route 28 in Andover. The race will end at Brickstone Square. Proceeds will benefit the Merrimack Valley YMCA, and will support the Andover/North Andover YMCA expansion project. Registration closes on Nov. 17 or when the field size limit reaches 10,000. Register on-line, feasterfive.com.

Friday, Nov. 23

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cedardale Health and Fitness, 931 Boston Road, Haverhill. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Nov. 24 & 25

Sanborn Ice Hockey Holiday Craft Fair, at Sanborn Regional High School, Kingston. Crafters wanted. Reserve an 8-ft. table now for $50. Make checks payable to Sanborn Athletics and mail to Dena Bouzianis, 9 Maple St., Kingston, NH 03848. Include name, address, email, phone number and brief description of the items. 207-351-5338, email sanbornicehockey@comcast.net.

Monday, Nov. 26

Learn to Draw with Frank Sadowski, 10 a.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. 978-372-1101.

Movie Afternoon, 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. “The Vow” will be screened. 978-372-1101.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m. at Rite–Aid, 176 Haverhill St., Methuen. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Line Dancing, 1 p.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. With instructor, Susan Tribble. 978-372-1101.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

Senior Knitting & Craft Fair, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. Hosted by the Council on Aging. Offers an opportunity for knitters and crafters to sell their items and for holiday shoppers to purchase handmade items. 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16.

Informational Talk: Learn about the Medicare Program, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St. Presented by MassPro. 978-983-8825.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway, Methuen. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Zumba Gold, 10:30 a.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. With instructor, Stephanie Smith. 978-372-1101.

Thursday, Nov. 29

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 to 7 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church, 360 South Main St., Andover. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Zumba Plus, 1 p.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. With instructor, Susan Tribble. 978-372-1101.

Friday, Nov. 30

Tony Kenny’s “Christmas Time in Ireland,” 7:30 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Tickets $30 at the door, $25 in advance, $22 in advance for seniors and students. 978-837-5355, merrimack.edu.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lawrence General Hospital, 1 General St. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), redcrossblood.org.

Yoga, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Groveland Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St. With instructor, Mary Van Abs. 978-372-1101.

Saturday, Dec. 1

Cocoa with Santa, 9 a.m. noon at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. Includes activities by Little Sprouts, treats, and cocoa. $7 for children, $5 for adults. 978-521-1686, winnekenni.com.

Fourth Annual Christmas Carnival & Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph School of All Saints Parish, 56 Oak Terrace, Haverhill. Activities include games, prizes, sweet shop, raffle baskets and a visit by Santa. Presented by the parish’s PTO. All proceeds will benefit the restoration of the school’s Snack Shack. The goal is to make this area a place for the students to sell products and food items. Call if interested in making a donation or renting a table. 978-457-3455.

St. James Parish Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. James School, 415 Primrose St., Haverhill. Many vendors, crafts, food and Santa.

Tuesday through Saturday, Dec. 1-29

“Tree Time,” at the Andover Historical Society, 97 Main St., Andover. Features a collection of Christmas trees, decorated by individuals, groups, and businesses from the Andover community. Each of the trees is inspired by a unique historical object displayed in the historical society’s “Andover Top 40 Exhibit.” $8 for adults, $5 for members, seniors, and children under 12. 978-475-2236.

Sunday, Dec. 2

Family Holiday Concert, 2 p.m. at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. Features “Music Maximus.” A freewill offering will be collected to benefit Emmaus, Inc. 978-521-1686, winnekenni.com.

Friday, Dec. 7

Open House, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway, Route 28. Features music and displays. Free admission. 978-685-0693, mmmh.org.

Saturday, Dec. 8

Kristen Miller in concert, 8 p.m. at Crossroads Coffeehouse, North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 Great Pond Road, second floor, North Andover. Tickets $15. crossroadscoffeehouse.org, kristenmillermusic.com.

Dec. 8 & 9

“A Merry Music Hall Christmas,” 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway, Route 28. Features Ray Cornils, organ, Betty Rines and John Schnell, trumpets. Reserved tickets $20, non-reserved $15, children $5. Call 781-593-5039 for advance tickets after Nov. 1. Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Sponsored by Appleton Eye Associates, Demoulas Foundation, Haverhill Rotary, Methuen Co-operative Bank. 978-685-0693, mmmh.org.

Sunday, Dec. 9

Holiday Craft & Gift Faire, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. Offers artisans, crafters, vendors, gift items, door prizes and more. Admission $2 per person. 978-521-1686, winnekenni.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 18

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 22

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, March 26

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, April 23

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, May 28

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, June 25

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, July 23

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.

Tuesday, Dec. 17

Merrimack Valley PFLAG chapter meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. 781-891-5966. email merrimackvalleypflag@gmail.com, gbpflag.org.