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Sunday, Nov. 16

Classical Music Series, 2 p.m. in the Sargent Auditorium, Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St., Lawrence. "Love Songs from the Romantic Era," performed by tenor Allen Combs and pianist Laura Ziegler. Free. 978-794-5786. www.lawrencefreelibrary.org.

Holiday Craft & Gift Faire, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. $2 adult admission. Free visits with Santa. Door prizes, refreshments. Vendor space available. 978-521-1686, e-mail winnekenni@yahoo.com, www.winnekenni.com.

Willy Wonka Jr., 2 p.m. at Doherty Middle School, Memorial Hall, Bartlet Street, Andover. Performed by the Merrimack Junior Theatre. Tickets can be purchased for $8 at Kabloom Flowers and The Learning Express in downtown Andover, and at the door. www.merrimackjrtheatre.com.

Christmas Craft & Gift Fair, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the activity room of the Hannah Duston Healthcare Center, 126 Monument St., Haverhill. The multivendor event is being held by the residents. Raffles. 978-373-1747, ext. 228.

Open House, 1 to 2 p.m. at Family Cooperative Preschool Inc., 565 Osgood St., on Edgewood Farm, North Andover. Meet the director and teachers, tour the school house. 978-682-4012 or www.familycoop.org.

Academy Concert Bands and ensembles, 3 p.m. in the Cochran Chapel, Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main St., Andover. Includes works by AntonÃn DvoÃ°k, John Philip Sousa, and William Byrd. Free, open to the public. 978-749-4263 or e-mail music@andover.edu.

Andovers Artists Guild meeting, 2 to 4 p.m. at the North Parish Church, corner of Academy and Great Pond roads, North Andover. Karl Kastorf from Post Road Framers will demonstrate matting and framing artworks. Free to members, $2 guest donation is suggested. 978-475-6399.

Bone Marrow Drive, noon to 3 p.m. at All Saints Parish, Route 97, Haverhill. The drive is for Nicole Rau, a 35 year old mother, who has a very aggressive form of Lymphoma. She has been in and out of the hospital since June 2008. Rau has a rare type of bone marrow and has yet to find a match. www.dkmsamericas.org.

"The Grimke Sisters," 2 p.m. at Memorial Hall Library, Elm Square, Andover. Dramatic portrayal of Sarah and Angelina Grimke, slaveholders' daughters turned abolitionists in 1838. Performed by Andover residents Susan Lenoe and Lani Peterson. Free. 978-623-8401, ext. 31, or www.mhl.org.

North Andover Athletic Association (NAAA) hosts Jimmy Tingle, 3 to 6 p.m. in the NAHS auditorium, 430 Osgood St., North Andover. Also features local speakers and NAHS sports legends. Silent auction, light refreshments. Tickets are $25 per person. Proceeds benefit the NAHS Athletic Department. 508-451-0203.

"MARCH:" a book discussion, 2 p.m. at the Stevens Memorial Library rotunda, 345 Main St., North Andover. Professor Melissa Pennell, chair of the UMass Lowell English Dept., and Dean Lawrence Velvel, Mass. School of Law and a Civil War enthusiast, will lead the discussion. Music will be performed by Marie Rawlings. Geraldine Brooks' "March" won the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Free to the public. Recommended for adults, young adults, and middle school students. 978-688-9505 or www.stevensmemlib.org.

Monday, Nov. 17

Educational program on the topic of stem cell research, 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Andover Public Library. The program, "Stem Cells: Where Do We Go From Here?," is sponsored by Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America. Open to the public. Registration, with light refreshments, at 6:30 p.m. E-mail hadassahmv@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Foot Care Clinic, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. By appointment only. $25. 978-983-8825.

Drumming For Joy, 7 to 9 p.m. at Rolling Ridge Retreat Center, North Andover. Led by storyteller/drummer Jane Gossard. Drumming experience is not necessary. Drums will be supplied, or bring a set. Dessert and coffee to follow. Cost is $15 with pre-registration. $20 at the door. 978-682-8815 or www.rollingridge.org

Country Music song writer and performer Tim Barret, 2:30 p.m. at Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover. Free, open to the public. RSVP at 978-475-4225, ext. 110.

"Personal Effectiveness Training," 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover. Provides an approach to getting more out of one's time and reaching higher goals. Free, open to the public. RSVP at 978-475-4225, ext. 110.

Coping with Grief through the Holidays," 4:30 p.m. at Methuen Health and Rehab Center, 480 Jackson St., Methuen. Sponsored by Compassionate Care Hospice and Methuen Health and Rehab. Free. A light dinner will be served. 978-686-3906.

Merrimack valley Dream Factory fundraiser, 4 to 8 p.m. at Fuddrucker's Restaurant, Route 28, Methuen. Magician, face-painting, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Raffle. A portion of all sales will go to the Merrimack Valley Dream Factory to grant dreams to local children with serious chronic conditions. 978-685-9561.

Men's Breakfast, 8 a.m. at the Central Fire Station Meal Site, Main Street, Groveland. Slide show on "Africa" with Penacook Place's Julian Rich. Reservations required. 978-372-1101.

TRIAD Meeting, 11 a.m. at the Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. Program promotes senior safety. Light refreshments. All are welcome. 978-372-1101.

Merrimack Valley Massachusetts Mothers of Twins Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Forest Street Church, 15 Forest St., Methuen. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. 978-688-8283.

Seminar on Alzheimer's Disease & Communication, 5:30 p.m. at Ashland Farm at North Andover, 700 Chickering Road, North Andover. Mal Allard, nurse and Alzheimer's consultant, will present "What is Alzheimer's Disease and How Do We Communicate?" Light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Workshop begins at 6 p.m. Free, open to the public. RSVP at 978-683-1300.

Nov. 18-19

AARP Driver Safety Program classes, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wingate at Andover, 80 Andover St., Andover. Participants need to attend both classes. The refresher course is geared toward seniors, Complimentary lunch, door prizes, gas card raffles. $10 per person. Scholarship assistance is available on a case-by-case basis. Class size is limited to 25 people. Registration is needed. 781-801-8050 or e-mail ddonovan@wingatehealthcare.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Children's Author Visit, 6:30 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. Author Diane Mayr will read from her book, "Run, Turkey, Run!" A craft will follow the story. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and to have autographed. No registration required. All ages welcome. 978-372-1732.

"The Smart Pill," 7 p.m. at Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover. Marketed as MemoryXL, the nonprescription, vitamin-based pill was developed to delay the progression of Alzheimer's. The latest research will be presented by Dr. Thomas B. Shea, professor of biological sciences and biochemistry director, Center for Cellular Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration Research at UMass Lowell. Free, open to the public. RSVP at 978-475-4225, ext. 110.

Christian-Jewish-Muslim lecture, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Cascia Hall, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Dr. Mark Allman will present "The Gods of War: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspectives on War and Peace." 978-837-5428 or e-mail Aldebran.longabaughburg@merrimack.edu.

Groveland 2008 Flu Clinic, 4 to 6 p.m. in the Center Meeting Room, Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. 978-372-3942.

College Financing Presentation, 6:30 p.m. at North Andover High School, 430 Osgood St., North Andover. A Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) representative will discuss the financial aid process. Free. Open to parents and students. 617-224-4861 or 978-794-2090, ext. 6.

Friends of the North Andover Trails meting, 7 P.m. at 113 Andover St., North Andover. Guest speaker is Jim MacDougal of the Ipswich River Watershed. All are welcome. Park in the Stevens-Coolidge parking lot. 978-683-9282.

Coping with Grief through the Holidays, 4:30 p.m. at Methuen Health and Rehabilitation Center, 480 Jackson St., Methuen. The talk will offer practical tips for getting through the season. The discussion will be led by the Rev. Cathy Surack, an ordained Unitarian Universalist Minister and chaplain for Compassionate Care Hospice. Light dinner will be served. RSVP at 978-686-3906.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Teen Manga Club, 5:30 p.m. at Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. 978-686-4080.

Groveland 2008 Flu Clinic, 5 to 7 p.m. in the Center Meeting Room, Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. 978-372-3942.

Book Signing, 7 p.m. at Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Dan Gagnon, noted local author and historian, will speak about his new book, "Methuen: An Eclectic History." Free, open to the public. 978-686-4080, ext. 14.

"A CHORUS LINE," 7:30 p.m. at the Collins Center for the Performing Arts, Andover High School, Shawsheen Road, Andover. $18 for adults, $9 for students and seniors. Handicapped accessible. Not recommended for people under the age of 14. 978-623-8666 or www.collins-center.com.

The Mother Connection's 2008 Shopping Night, 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Steven's Estate, 723 Osgood St., North Andover. Vendors, drinks, light hors d'oeuvres, raffles. Free admission. All are welcome. E-mail shopping@themotherconnection.org or www.stevensestate.com.

Pneumonia clinic, 10 to 11 a.m. in the community room at Morkeski Meadows, intersection of Waverley Road and Green Street, North Andover. Open to North Andover residents only. Free for people aged 65 and up. Bring a Medicare card if Medicare Part B, or applicable insurance card. 978-688-9540.

Free Alzheimer's Lecture, 4 to 6 p.m. at The Prescott House, 140 Prescott St., North Andover. Dr. Janice Funk will present "Alzheimer's disease and latest treatments." Dinner will be served. Open to the public. RSVP at 978-685-8086, ext. 551.

Day for Darfur, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the main quad area between Sakowich Campus Center and McQuade Library, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Event raises awareness for the people of Darfur. Open to the public. 978-837-5000, ext. 4537, or e-mail mark.allman@merrimack.edu.

CHADD meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Windham Presbyterian Church, Route 111, Windham, N.H. The topic of the Nashua-Windham chapter of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit is "Current State of Medical Treatments for ADD and ADHD." www.chadd.net.

Friday, Nov. 21

Groveland 2008 Flu Clinic, 5 to 7 p.m. in the Center Meeting Room, Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. 978-372-3942.

Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley Meeting, 10:30 a.m. at the Wyndham Hotel, 123 River Road, Andover. Joseph S. McManus, president and CEO of Lawrence General Hospital, will be the keynote speaker. The meeting will focus on Health Care Equality as a confluence of continual advocacy, dedication and vigilance to the needs of the elderly and disabled adults. Includes a luncheon. Cost is $35. For reservations, 978-946-1467.

Saturday, Nov. 22

Saturday Night Ballroom Dancing, 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. Entertainment by The Mel-Tones. $8 per person. 978-983-8825.

Holiday Candle Centerpiece, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the Lake Street Garden Center, 37 Lake St., Salem, N.H. Participants must register. Call 603-893-5858 or visit www.lakestreet.com.

Willy Wonka appearance, 1 to 2 p.m. at Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie, 59 Main St., North Andover. The public has a chance to win one of five Golden Tickets hidden in scrumptious chocolate bars and the opportunity to make a cameo appearance in Acting Out's production of "Willy Wonka," Old Town Hall, Andover, Dec. 12, 13, 14. Acting Out Scrumptious Chocolate Bars available for purchase. Visit www.actingout.biz for locations. 978-794-0001.

Fall Fundraiser: "Take A Seat," 6 p.m. auction preview, with live auction at 6:30 p.m. at the Essex Art Center, 60 Island St., Lawrence. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar. Music by Grimis. Tickets are $25. 978-685-2343 or www.essexartcenter.com.

THOMSON SCHOOL HOLIDAY FAIR, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 266 Waverly Road, North Andover. Children's games, crafts, theme baskets, bake sale, raffles, pizza, refreshments. 978-794-1545.

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Meeting, 12:30 p.m. at the Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St., North Andover. To reserve a seat, 617-576-3113 or www.avonwalk.org.

St. Monica's Blessed Virgin Sodality Thanksgiving Bake Sale, 3 p.m. until after the 4 p.m. Mass in St. Monica's School Hall, 212 Lawrence, St., Methuen.

"The Great Debaters" a Movie & Dinner Conversation, 4 to 8 p.m. in the Stevens Memorial Library meeting room, 345 Main St., North Andover. Dr. William Smith, executive director of the Center for Diversity in the Communications Industry at Emerson College, will lead the conversation. Light buffet. Free to the public. Pre-registration required. Sign up at the Reference Desk or e-mail KKeenan@mvlc.org. Recommended for adults, young adults, middle school students. 978-688-9505 or www.stevensmemlib.org.

New England String Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. at Cochran Chapel, Phillips Academy, 180 Main St., Andover. Preconcert conversation with Federico Cortese, 6:45 p.m. Individual tickets are $45, $35, $25. Student discount, $10 off any ticket. Group discounts available. 781-224-1117 or www.newenglandstringensemble.org.

Sunday, Nov. 23

Musical service, 10 a.m. at The First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford. Beverly Rush, guitarist and singer, will perform. Refreshments and fellowship will be offered following worship. 978-374-1114.

"A CHORUS LINE," 2 p.m. at the Collins Center for the Performing Arts, Andover High School, Shawsheen Road, Andover. $18 for adults, $9 for students and seniors. Handicapped accessible. Not recommended for people under the age of 14. 978-623-8666 or www.collins-center.com.

Turkey Cheer, 1 to 6 p.m. at the Sons of Italy, 155 Marston St., Lawrence. Free admission, door prize. Gift certificates, turkey certificates, raffle items, gift baskets, Bingo prizes. Refreshments will be served. 978-686-7014.

Annual Christmas Fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Judson Hall, Ames and Lowell streets, Lawrence. Food, penny sale, basket raffle, parish raffle, attic treasures, homemade items. 978-686-3984.

St. Monica's Blessed Virgin Sodality Thanksgiving Bake Sale, after every Mass in St. Monica's School Hall, 212 Lawrence, St., Methuen. Baked goods, raffles including afghan and craft tables, white elephant table and prizes. 978-683-3085 or 978-314-0185.

Monday, Nov. 24

Marland Bistro with classical pianist Tim Lillis, 7 p.m. at Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover. Free, open to the public. RSVP at 978-475-4225, ext. 110.

Manicures, 9:30 to 1 p.m. by appointment at Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. $8, $10 for French manicure. 978-372-1101.

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Franklin School PTO Fundraiser, 4 to 8 p.m. at Fuddrucker's Restaurant, Route 114, North Andover. 978-725-6770 or 978-738-0567.

Alzheimer's disease workshop, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Merrimack Valley Hospital, 140 Lincoln Ave., Haverhill. "Getting Started: What to Do When a Family Member Has Memory Loss" covers diagnosis, addresses behavior and communication problems, and how to find local resources. Offered by the Alzheimer's Association. Free. Registration is required. 800-272-3900.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 26 White St., Haverhill. 978-372-4244.

Wednesday, Nov. 26

Karaoke, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Methuen Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway, Methuen. 978-686-1291.

Thursday, Nov. 27

Windham Turkey Trot Family Event, run/walk/bike/blade, 3 and 5 miles, 9 a.m., regardless of weather. Located at 70 Blossom Road, Windham, N.H., cost is a monetary donation of your choice, 100 percent goes to the pantry. Long-sleeved T-shirts to the first 400 to arrive. Registration is done the day of the event. For more information e-mail windhamturkeytrot@gmail.com or call 437-4422.

2-Unplugged, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Methuen Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway, Methuen. Features Robbie Barton and Steve Macloon. 978-686-1291.

Saturday, NOV. 29

Polar Express by St. Michael School, trains depart from the Newburyport MBTA station at 11:35 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Join Santa's elves for a reading of Chris Van Allsburg's "The Polar Express," cocoa, dessert, and visits from Christmas friends. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased by calling the school at 978-686-1862. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence, www.corunummealcenter.org. Donations of new hats, mittens, scarves and sweaters (for all ages) will be accepted at the train station, and will be distributed to those in need.

Holiday Arts & Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Gregory Armenian Church, Jaffarian Hall, 158 Main St., North Andover. Handcrafted items by local crafters and artisans. A light lunch of soup sandwiches, pastry and beverages will be served. 603-560-2213 or 978-256-0594.

North Andover Santa Claus Parade, noon starting at the middle school, 495 Main St., North Andover. Businesses and local organizations are encouraged to enter a float in the parade. Deadline to enter is Nov. 19. 978-685-5320.

Sunday, Nov. 30

Vocalist Lynda D'Amore, 3 p.m. at Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover. Free, open to the public. RSVP at 978-475-4225, ext. 110.

Concert, 4 p.m. at The Collins Center, Andover. Features The Drifters, DeDe Martin and Code 51, The Shirelles, and more. Rex Trailer, host of the children's show "Boomtown," is the emcee. Sponsored by the Massachusetts School of Law. Proceeds benefit the Esperanza Academy, School of Hope; the Merrimack Valley YMCA Reach Out For Youth Campaign; and The Shadow Fund. $25 (balcony), $35 (regular admission), $75 (priority seating, includes reception with the entertainers). Ticket requests can be sent with a check to Paula Clements, Massachusetts School of Law, 500 Federal St., Andover, MA 01810. Include a note stating how many tickets and in which section. No tax is necessary. www.ticketweb.com or www.mslaw.edu.

Tuesday, DEC. 2

Newcomers Club of the Andovers meeting, 10 a.m. at Panera Bread, 58 Peters St., North Andover. New member coffee first Tuesday of the month. Geared toward new residents, but established residents of Andover and North Andover are welcome. 978-794-4852.

Dec. 2-4

Methuen Senior Activity Center trip, New York City "Do Your Own Thing." $540 per person/double occupancy. The center is at 77 Lowell St., Methuen. 978-983-8825.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Methuen Senior Activity Center trip, "Christmas Time with The New Dawn Singers," Log Cabin, Holyoke. $76 per person/double occupancy. The center is at 77 Lowell St., Methuen. 978-983-8825.

FBI Lecture, noon in the White Fund Room, 78-82 Amesbury St., in Northern Essex Community College's Louise Haffner Fournier Education Center, Lawrence. Retired FBI Special Agent Tanya Degenova will discuss her first 48-hour day in the FBI. Free. 978-556-3700 or www.necc.mass.edu.

Author Visit, 6:30 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. Michael Ramseur, local artist and author, will discuss his new novel, "The Spirit of Antoinette," set at the Danvers State Mental Hospital. A short film of the hospital's history will be shown. Ramseur's artwork is on display at the Mingo Gallery, Beverly. 978-372-1732.

Thursday, Dec. 4

Caritas Holy Family Hospital's 59th Annual Men's Guild Dinner & Assembly, 6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. dinner at the Wyndham Hotel, 123 Old River Road, Andover. $45. One hundred percent of the proceeds support Caritas Holy Family Hospital. Tickets in advance or at the door. RSVP. 978-681-8900.

Dec. 5-6

Annual Winter Art Show and Sale, at the Kelley Library, 234 Main St. Salem, N.H. Free and open to the public. Hours are Friday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 8:30 and Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 5

Second Annual Danville Blood Drive, Danville Fire Association, 169 Main St., Danville, N.H., from 1 to 6 p.m.

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

Christmas Shopping Night, 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Monica School, 212 Lawrence St., Methuen. Vendors and crafters needed. 978-687-3438.

Groveland 2008 Flu Clinic, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Center Meeting Room, Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. 978-372-3942.

Holy Family's Holiday Party, 7 to 11 p.m. at Wyndham Andover hotel, 123 River Road, Andover. $28 per person or $280 per table. 978-678-0156, ext. 2104.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Town of Windham's Annual Tree Lighting, at 3 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot. Santa will arrive by firetruck escorted by the Salem High Marching Band and Color Guard between 3 and 3:15 p.m. Santa will then be in the Cable Studio taking photos with the kids. Girl Scout Troop 12107 will be hosting arts and crafts in the upstairs of the Town Hall — come do an easy craft and get out of the cold! Hot chocolate and cookies will also be served by the Windham Recreation Committee. Windham Middle School sings Christmas Carols in the gazebo, 4:45 p.m. followed by the lighting of the trees at 5 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 10118 will be collecting items for their Mitten Tree, so please bring new hats, gloves, scarves as well!

"A Merry Music Hall Christmas," brass ensemble and organ concert, 7:30 p.m. at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway, Methuen. Tickets at the door. Reserved tickets, $20; non-reserved, $15; children, $5. For tickets, call 603-898-5702.

Saturday Night Ballroom Dancing, 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. Entertainment by the Variations. $8 per person. 978-983-8825.

Create an Evergreen Swag, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the Lake Street Garden Center, 37 Lake St., Salem, N.H. Participants must register. Call 603-893-5858 or visit www.lakestreet.com.

Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rolling Ridge Conference Center, 660 Great Pond Road, North Andover. Snow date is Dec. 13. Crafters wanted. Space fee is $45. Space is limited. 978-682-8815 or www.rollingridge.org.

Art Auction & food Event, 7 p.m. art preview, 8 p.m. auction at Congregation Beth Israel, 501 South Main St., Andover. "Chardonnay, Cheesecake & Chagall" includes art auction, wine, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert. $5. 978-474-0540.

Red Bow Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Parish Hall, 190 Academy Road, North Andover. A hand-pieced, 93 inches by 106 inches quilt will be raffled. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for a book of six. Tickets can be purchased on Sundays in the Parish Hall during coffee hours, 10 a.m. and noon, and after the 9 and 11 a.m. services. The drawing will be at the fair. 978-687-7948 or 978-689-9549.

Christmas Concert: "Celebration in Hymn!," 7 p.m. at the Portland Street Baptist Church, 29 Portland St., Haverhill. Free, open to all. 978-372-8557, 978-729-1537, www.portlandstreetbaptist.org.

Nutcracker-themed brunch, 10 a.m. and noon seatings at Cedar Crest Restaurant, 187 Broadway, Lawrence. Join Clara and her Nutcracker prince. Children of all ages welcome. $10 for children and seniors, $15 for adults. Tickets are available at NECB Studios, 4 Dracut St., Lawrence. 978-975.0289, www.newenglandcivicballet.org.

Seasonal Craft Fair, 2 to 6 p.m. at Stevens Bennett Home, 337 Main St., Haverhill. Benefits residents' activities. Crafters and donations welcome. 978-374-8861.

Sunday, Dec. 7

"A Merry Music Hall Christmas," brass ensemble and organ concert, 3 p.m. at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway, Methuen. Tickets at the door. Reserved tickets, $20; non-reserved, $15; children, $5. For tickets, call 603-898-5702, after Nov. 1.

Family Holiday Concert, 2:30 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra with The Andover Choral Society. Pre-concert silent auction in the foyer. Handicap-accessible. Free parking. For tickets, call 978-685-3505 or visit www.mvpomusic.org.

A Baroque Banquet, 5 p.m. at South Church, Andover. Andover Chamber Music will present Baroque concertos of Bach, Telemann, HÃ§ndel and Vivaldi. Single tickets are $30 and $25, depending on location and seating. Student rush and group sales available. 978-474-6222 or www.andoverchambermusic.org.

Annual Holiday Open House, 2 to 4 p.m. at the North Andover Historical Society, 153 Academy Road, North Andover. Features the exhibit "North Andover Then and Now." Free, open to the public. www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org.

16th Annual Christmas Stroll, 2 to 6 p.m. along Washington and Merrimack streets in downtown Haverhill. The Community Support Committee of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is currently looking for vendors. Vendors can include food, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing, gift items, information, games, toys, etc. All booths should have a holiday theme. 978-914-4954, 978-373-5663, e-mail jen@haverhillchamber.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

"Introduction to Mind Thought Consciousness," 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Caring Hands Center for Massage and Well Being, 55 Wingate St., Haverhill. $15. 978-973-2124. E-mail faith_escudero@hotmail.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Workshop, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Professional Center for Child Development, 32 Osgood St., Andover. Learn about Special Education. RSVP at 978-475-3806, ext. 217.

Friday, dec. 12

Christmas concert: "Songs for the Season," 7:30 p.m. at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway, Methuen. Concert is dedicated to the memory of Walter "Red" Winn. Evening tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and children. Matinee tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and children. Group discounts available. 978-914-5384, e-mail tickets@merrimackvalleyplayers.org, www.merrimackvalleyplayers.org.

Haverhill Council on Aging trip, Holiday Pops, 4 p.m. at Symphony Hall, Boston. Tickets are $76 per person. Cost includes ticket to Holiday Pops and transportation. 978-374-2390 or e-mail kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.

Nutcracker Ballet, 7:30 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Performing Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. $24 for ages 13 to 60, $22 for all others. Group rates available. 978-975-0289 or www.newenglandcivicballet.org.

Willy Wonka performance, 7:30 p.m. at the Old Andover Town Hall, 20 Main St., Andover. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and children 12 and under. Special pricing for groups of 10 or more. Tickets available at Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie, 59 Main St., North Andover. 978-794-0001, e-mail actingouttheater@comcast.net.

Saturday, Dec. 13

Christmas concert: "Songs for the Season," 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway, Methuen. Concert is dedicated to the memory of Walter "Red" Winn. Evening tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and children. Matinee tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and children. Group discounts available. 978-914-5384, e-mail tickets@merrimackvalleyplayers.org, www.merrimackvalleyplayers.org.

Nutcracker Ballet, 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Performing Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. $24 for ages 13 to 60, $22 for all others. Group rates available. 978-975-0289 or www.newenglandcivicballet.org.

Willy Wonka performance, 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Old Andover Town Hall, 20 Main St., Andover. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and children 12 and under. Special pricing for groups of 10 or more. Tickets available at Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie, 59 Main St., North Andover. 978-794-0001, e-mail actingouttheater@comcast.net.

Sunday, Dec. 14

Nutcracker Ballet, 2 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Performing Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. $24 for ages 13 to 60, $22 for all others. Group rates available. 978-975-0289 or www.newenglandcivicballet.org.

Methuen Community Chorus Christmas Concert, 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, corner of Park and Lawrence streets, Methuen. Refreshments will be served immediately following the concert. $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12, free for children under 5. Tickets at the door or in advance. 978-685-1844.

Willy Wonka performance, 1:30 and 6 p.m. at the Old Andover Town Hall, 20 Main St., Andover. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and children 12 and under. Special pricing for groups of 10 or more. Tickets available at Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie, 59 Main St., North Andover. 978-794-0001, e-mail actingouttheater@comcast.net.

Saturday, Dec. 20

Saturday Night Ballroom Dancing, 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. Entertainment by Pete Saran. $8 per person. 978-983-8825.

Sunday, Dec. 28

Haverhill Council on Aging trip, 5 p.m. performance of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical," at the Wang Theatre, Boston. Tickets are $80 per person and include the show, transportation and a bagged lunch. 978-374-2390 or e-mail kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Sunday, Jan. 11

Annual Meeting, 2 to 4 p.m. at the North Andover Historical Society, 153 Academy Road, North Andover. The proposed strategic plan will be discussed. Refreshments to follow. Snow date is Jan. 18. Call 978-686-4035 by noon on Sunday for cancellation notice. www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 3

Through Feb. 22

SUNDAY NIGHT SKATING, 6:40 to 8:40 p.m. at Brooks School, 1160 Great Pond Road, North Andover. $3 per person. Bring skates. No rentals. 978-682-9000.

Saturday, Feb. 7

Andover Chamber Music's Valentine Concerts. , 7:30 p.m. at the Longy School of Music, Cambridge; and Sunday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m. at the Rogers Center, Merrimack College, North Andover. Single tickets are $30 and $25, depending on location and seating. Student rush and group sales available. 978-474-6222 or www.andoverchambermusic.org.

Sunday, March 1

Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra concert, 2:30 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Handicap-accessible. Free parking. For tickets, call 978-685-3505 or visit www.mvpomusic.org.

Sunday, April 5

ANDOVER CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT, 4 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Features The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, Scott Joplin and the Original Kings of Ragtime, and a silent film with original music. Single tickets are $30 and $25, depending on location and seating. Student rush and group sales available. 978-474-6222 or www.andoverchambermusic.org.

Sunday, May 3

Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra concert, 2:30 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Handicapped-accessible. Free parking. For tickets, call 978-685-3505 or visit www.mvpomusic.org.

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