NORTH READING — To commemorate the life of Amy DeAdder and help her 11-year-old son, a benefit will take place on Saturday, 7 p.m. to midnight, at Kitty's Restaurant on Main Street.
Amy DeAdder died Dec. 3, 2008, in her home at the age of 29. Having been a single mother, her death left her son, Matthew, an orphan. Matthew now lives with his maternal grandparents, Kathy and Bob DeAdder, in North Andover.
The benefit will have music by DJ Brad Bezzati, food from Kitty's, raffles and a silent auction for items ranging from Red Sox tickets to gift baskets.
Cost is $10. Proceeds will benefit the Matthew Greenlaw Fund.
To donate or for more information, contact Sheila Sturdevant at Sheilasturdevant@comcast.net or call 978-664-3751, or Kathy DeAdder at amyinfo2009@gmail.com or call 978-804-6081.
LHS chess players honored
LAWRENCE — The chess club at Lawrence High School recognized three of its players for their achievements this school year.
Honored were: David Muchene, most outstanding player; Alicia Rodriguez, most improved player; and Steven Duarte, who received the Blue and White Award for exemplary attitude and effort.
Professional ballet company debuts
NORTH ANDOVER — The nonprofit Haverhill Center for the Performing Arts, in partnership with Center Stage Dance Academy, will present "Dance Celebration 2009" on Sunday, at 3 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College.
The show will feature a debut performance by the Haverhill Chamber Ballet, a professional ballet company sponsored by the nonprofit American Society of Russian Ballet. The chamber ballet is associated with the nonprofit Haverhill Center for the Performing Arts, headed by ballet master instructor David Drummond. The center is at 39-41 Lafayette Square, second floor, in Haverhill.
Sunday's show also will feature ballet performances by the center's students, as well as tap, jazz, clogging, swing and African dance performances by students from Center Stage Dance Academy.
Tickets are $17 at the door or $15 in advance by calling Tina Davis at 978-912-7610.
