Community Calendar (MA)

March 02, 2008 12:00 am

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St. Patrick's Day celebrations

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Wednesday, March 5

St. Patrick's Day celebration, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. Features a traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage dinner. Entertainment by soprano Ruth Harcovitz and O'Shea Chaplin School of Irish Step Dance, sponsored by Methuen and Massachusetts Cultural Councils. Cost is $13 per person. For more information, call Linda Sheehan at 978-983-8825.

Saturday, March 8

St. Patrick's Day banquet and dance, 7 to 11 p.m. at the Claddagh Pub and Restaurant, 399 Canal St., Lawrence. Family style corned beef and cabbage dinner. Tickets are $25 per person or $250 per table of 10. Cash bar. Tables can be reserved with a $50 deposit, with balance payable by March 1. For reservations, call 978-686-2786 or write to 330 Sutton St., North Andover, MA 01845.

Monday, March 10

St. Clare League of Catholic Women St. Patrick's Day luncheon at noon at DiBurro's, 887 Boston Road, Haverhill. Menu offers choice of baked stuffed boneless breast of chicken with supreme sauce or baked Boston haddock. Reservations are needed by Friday, Feb. 29. Cost is $25 per person. To make a reservation, call Mafalda D'Attorre at 978-683-3085.

Saturday, March 15

St. Patrick's Day dinner, 6 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, 90 Broadway, Methuen. Features traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner with Irish Dancing, a sing-along, basket raffle, and door prize. Alternate meal available for children. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children, and free for children under 5. For more information, call Beverly Brown at 978-686-7770.

Monday, March 17

A St. Patrick's Day dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. at Methuen Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway, Methuen. Menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, turnips and rolls. Smoking and nonsmoking dining or take-out is available. Irish entertainment from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and must be purchased by Sunday, March 9.

Andover

Sunday, March 2

The Phillips Academy Jazz Band and ensembles will perform at 3 p.m. at Phillips Academy, 180 Main St., Andover. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 978-749-4263.

Thursday, March 6

American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 8 p.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Hall, 198 Haggett's Pond Road. For information, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

Andover Town Budget Forum, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Memorial Hall Library. Topic is "Town Budget: Tough Times, Tough Choices." Free; all welcome. For information, call Stefanie Traina Goldshein at 978-470-3140.

"Five Wishes" with Diane Blake, 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., Andover. Features a video presentation and discussion about the best ways of taking care of loved ones at the end of life. Free and open to the public. Contact Sara Hidalgo at 978 475- 4454 for more information.

Friday, March 7

A TEMTY (senior youth group) Creative Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover. Open to all. Refreshments of wine and cheese will be served at 6 p.m. A traditional Oneg Shabbat will follow the service. For more information, visit www.templeemanuel.net or call 978-470-1356.

The South Church Players will present "Godspell," a musical by Stephen Schwartz, at 7:30 p.m. at the South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Proceeds benefit Neighbors in Need. For ticket information, call 978-475-0321.

The Phillips Academy music department will present a concert with the Academy Chorus and Fidelio Society at 7:30 p.m. in the Cochran Chapel, Phillips Academy, 180 Main St., Andover. Free and open to the public. For information, call 978-749-4263.

Saturday, March 8

The New England Classical Singers will present their annual outreach concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine's Parish, 43 Essex St., Andover. Program includes the Faure "Requiem" and the Britten "Rejoice in the Lamb." The Lawrence High School Girls Ensemble, and soloists Carol Haber, soprano, David Kravitz, baritone, and David Richardson, organ, will also perform. Tickets are $20, $15 and $5. There is a 20 percent discount for groups of 10 or more if purchased by March 1. Tickets are available at www.newenglandclassical.org or by calling 978-474-6090. For more information, call Ann O'Connell, publicity chair, at 978-521-5468.

Open house, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., Andover. The Rev. Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar will speak about the importance of nurturing children's spiritual growth. A question and answer period will follow. For more information, call 978-475-4454.

Sunday, March 9

The South Church Players will present "Godspell," a musical by Stephen Schwartz, at 2 p.m. at the South Church, 41 Central St., Andover. Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Proceeds benefit Neighbors in Need. For ticket information, call 978-475-0321.

Wednesday, March 12

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Andover-Lawrence will have a Kickoff celebration at 6 p.m. at For Winds Restaurant, Greater Lawrence Technical School, 57 River Road, Andover. Anyone interested in joining the planning committee, becoming a team captain, volunteering or just finding out more about Relay For Life is encouraged to attend. For more information, call Randi Holland at 781-314-2643, randi.holland@cancer.org or visit www.cancer.org.

Friday, March 14

Temple Emanuel of Andover will hold a special abbreviated "Tot Shabbat" Sabbath service for toddlers, preschool, and school-age children at 5 p.m. Rabbi Robert Goldstein will lead the child-centered liturgy and tell a story. Open to the public. Service will be followed by a Shabbat Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required for Shabbat Dinner. Temple Emanuel is located at 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover. For more information, visit www.templeemanuel.net or call 978-470-1356.

Sunday, March 16

Purim carnival, 1 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover. Features games, raffles, crafts and prizes for all the children. Children may feel free to dress in costume. Event is open to the public. For more information, visit www.templeemanuel.net or call 978-470-1356.

Palm Sunday concert, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Andover Country Club, 60 Canterbury St., Andover. The concert will be presented by the Rev. Andre Patenaude. Admission is $20 per person. Refreshments will be served. For tickets, call Fran at 978-851-2186.

Thursday, March 20

Purim Service with Megillah reading and Purim Spiel, 6 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover. Come at 5 p.m. for pizza and soda. Cost is $3 per person. There will be noise makers for the children and hamentashen for everyone at the Oneg. The Temple Sisterhood will offer a Kosher Wine Tasting with the option to order wine beginning at 5 p.m. Children may feel free to dress in costume for the Purim event. Open to the public. For more information, visit www.templeemanuel.net or call 978-470-1356.

Friday, March 21

The Williams College a cappella group, The Elizabethans, will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Emanuel's Sabbath Eve service. Open to the public. Refreshments of wine and cheese will be served at 6 p.m. A traditional Oneg Shabbat will follow the service. Temple Emanuel is located at 7 Haggetts Pond Road in Andover. Visit www.templeemanuel.net or call 978-470-1356.

Sunday, March 30

Cut-A-Thon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Philip Ciampa Salon, 28 Chestnut St., Andover. $15/$20 per haircut. All proceeds benefit the victims of the Lawrence fire. Raffles. First come, first served. No appointment necessary. For more information, call Joe at 978-491-8580 or William at 978-697-8908.

Friday, April 4

Merrimack Junior Theatre will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" at 7:30 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Doherty Middle School, Bartlet Street, Andover. All seats, $8. Tickets are available at KaBloom and Learning Express in Andover and from cast members. A limited number will be available at the door. For more information, call Nancy Vogler at 978-475-6711.

Saturday, April 5

Sunday, April 6

Merrimack Junior Theatre will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" at 2 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Doherty Middle School, Bartlet Street, Andover. All seats, $8. Tickets are available at KaBloom and Learning Express in Andover and from cast members. A limited number will be available at the door. For more information, call Nancy Vogler at 978-475-6711.

Groveland

Wednesday, March 5

Paper making workshop, 7 p.m. at the Langley Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. Learn how to make paper with Donna Albino. Free, no sign up needed; recommended for ages 12 and up. Call Deb Hoadley at 978-372-1732 for more information.

Saturday, March 8

Nappy's Puppets will perform "Father Goose's Tales" at 10 a.m. at Groveland Congregational Church, 4 King St., Groveland. Tickets are $6 per person and are on sale now. Seating is limited. Also features a bake sale and raffle; refreshments offered. All proceeds benefit Perry Park Preschool. For more information, call Marie McCall at 978-374-6678.

Haverhill

Monday, March 3

Kindermusik classes for infants and toddlers, 9:30 a.m. (for infants up to 18 months) and 10:30 a.m. (for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old), at BrookRidge Community Church, 28 Chadwick St., Bradford. Free classes taught by Theresa Barbieri-Erwin of Waltzing Moon Music and Development. Registration required. For information or to register, call 781-354-2672 or visit www.waltzingmoon.kindermusik.net.

Thursday, March 6

"What Is Christian Science and How Does It Heal?" 7 p.m. at Northern Essex Community College, Tech Center, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill. Presented by Martha Moffett, a Christian Science practitioner from St. Paul, Minn. Free and open to the public. For information, call 508-843-4922.

Friday, March 7

Benefit Show for the Adam F. Troy Memorial Fund, 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Haverhill High School Auditorium, 137 Monument St., Haverhill. Features musical performances by the band Hysteria. Tickets $5 for students and $10 for adults. For information, call Karen DiPietro at 978-374-2050 or Terry Hart at 978-978-6540.

Tuesday, March 11

Am Vets Ladies Auxiliary 147 will have a meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Am Vets Post Quarters, 576 Primrose St., Haverhill. The meeting will consist of nomination of officers for the 2008-2009 season. All members should attend this very important meeting. Delegates to the Am Vets Auxiliary State Convention will also be nominated. For more information, call Alice at 978-374-6294.

Wednesday, March 12

Calvary Baptist Church Easter worship service at 11:30 a.m. in the City Hall auditorium. All are welcome.

Friday, March 14

Rob Surette performs "Who Art In Heaven" program at 7 p.m. in the school gym of Sacred Hearts Parish, 48 S. Chestnut St., Bradford. Sponsored by Sacred Hearts Youth Ministry. Tickets are $5 per person. Available for sale at the Pastoral Center and after all Masses on March 8 and 9. For information, call Bridget at 978-373-1282.

Saturday, March 15

Diamond BlackFan Anemia Foundation fundraiser, 6 p.m. at AmVets Hall on Primrose Street. Silent auction begins 6 p.m. followed by dinner, dancing, raffles, and prizes. For information, e-mail lchandlerdbaf@aol.com.

Wednesday, March 26

Richard Kamber will present "Can Democracy Prevent Genocide?" noon to 1 p.m. at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill. Part of the college's genocide series. For information, contact Judith Kamber at 978 556-3955 or by e-mail at jkamber@necc.mass.edu.

Sunday, March 30

Rise and Shine breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Saint Joseph School, 56 Oak Terrace, Haverhill. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Features a game room, face painting and free goody bags and balloons for every child. For more information, call Charlene Enons at 603-604-9081.

Wednesday, April 2

"The Holocaust: Lessons for the 21st Century," presented by Sonia Schreiber Weitz in the E Building, Room 155, Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill. Weitz is a Holocaust survivor, poet, educator and human rights activist. Part of the college's genocide series. For information, contact Judith Kamber at 978 556-3955 or by e-mail at jkamber@necc.mass.edu.

Lawrence

Friday, March 7

Second annual Prom Expo and Fashion Showcase, at Elks Lodge, 652 Andover St., to benefit the Jennifer Ortiz Foundation. Scholarship winners will be announced and vendors will attend. For information, e-mail promexpo@comcast.net or call Judi at 978-764-6672.

"Lafferty's Wake," the interactive St. Patty's Day comedy, will be performed at 7 p.m. at The Stage, 60 Island St., Lawrence. Admission is $12 (cash bar). For more information, call 978-794-0001.

Alex McSweeney's exhibit and book signing of "Irish Travelers," 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Heritage State Park, Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence. Light refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, March 5. Free. For more information, call 978-794-1655.

Saturday, March 8

South Lawrence West Little League registration, 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5 to 19 at Lawrence Knights of Columbus. Cost $30 T-Ball; $60 Farm and Little League; and $100 Babe Ruth and Senior Babe Ruth. For information, visit www.slwll.org.

"Lafferty's Wake," the interactive St. Patty's Day comedy, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at The Stage, 60 Island St., Lawrence. Admission is $12 (cash bar). For more information, call 978-794-0001.

Monday, March 10

Lawrence Republican City Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence British Club, 80 Cambridge St., Lawrence. All are invited to attend the organizational meeting.

Friday, March 14

Wood Hill Middle School silent and live auction, 7 p.m. at Salvatore's Restaurant, 354 Merrimack St., Lawrence. Event benefits the Wood Hill Expeditionary Learning Program. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information, call the Wood Hill school office at 978-623-8925.

Saturday, March 15

Saturday, March 29

The first multicultural Elder Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Lawrence East School, 165 Crawford St., Lawrence. Offers simultaneous presentations in five languages: English, Khmer, Portuguese, Spanish and Vietnamese. Content is oriented for both elders and caregivers. Includes multicultural entertainment, breakfast and a multicultural buffet lunch. Transportation is available for those who need it. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Lucilia Prates, director of the Massachusetts SMP program, at 978-683-7747, ext. 1326.

Methuen

Tuesday, March 4

"Money Management and Long-Term Care," a free financial seminar, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, call 781-933-2067 ext. 175.

Meet the Author event, 7 p.m. at City Hall, The Searles Building, 41 Pleasant St., Methuen. Wendy Williams, author of "Cape Wind: Money, Celebrity, Class, Politics and the Battle for Our Energy Future on Nantucket Sound," will discuss her book, answer questions, and sign copies of her work. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Event is free. Light refreshments will be served. Call 978-983-8595 for information.

Wednesday, March 5

The Methuen Garden Club will meet at the Nevins Memorial Library from 7 to 9 p.m. Guest speakers from SavATree will discuss Pruning Techniques and Disease Management. Open to the public. For more information, call 978-687-9892.

Saturday, March 8

Cabaret night, 7:30 p.m. at Methuen Senior Center with music by the Variations. Cost $8. Tickets available in advance or at the door.

Tuesday, March 11

Ice Cream Social, 1 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. Sponsored by Mayor Manzi. Music by Chet Harnden. For more information, call 978-983-8825.

Wednesday, March 12

Informational talk, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. EBay! Learn how to buy and sell on eBay. Sponsored by the Lawrence post office. All are invited to attend. For more information, call 978-983-8825.

Tuesday March 18

Managing stress workshop, 7 p.m. at Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Dr. Christopher Berard will review strategies to reduce stress based on age, lifestyle, and unique health goals. At the end of this workshop, attendees will have created their own unique plan to reduce stress. For more information, call Amy Berard at 978-685-4444 or visit www.berardchiropractic.com.

Methuen Veterans Agent Tom Hargreaves will be at the Methuen Senior Activity Center at 10 a.m. to meet with senior veterans. Call 978-983-8825.

A Foot care clinic will be held at 1 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. Cost is $25. By appointment only. Call 978-983-8825.

AARP meeting, 1 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. Call 978-983-8825.

Tuesday, March 25

Merrimack Valley Hospice will be at the Methuen Senior Activity Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to offer information and support for those suffering loss. For more information, call 978-983-8825.

Saturday, March 29

Penny social, sponsored by VFW Post 8349 Ladies Auxiliary, 26 River St., Methuen. Doors open at 5 p.m.; raffle starts at 6 p.m. Tickets will sell for $1 per sheet. Bring a friend. Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated. For more information, call Ellie at 978-685-3382.

Cabaret night, 7:30 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center with music by Pete Saran. Tickets are $8. For more information, call 978-983-8825.

Wednesday, April 2

Informational talk on arthritis will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center. Dr. Pollock is the speaker. All are welcome. For more information, call 978-983-8825.

Friday, April 4

Methuen High School after-prom party, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. at Cedardale Health Club, 931 Boston Road, Haverhill. Event includes swimming, a hot tub, dancing to a DJ, movies, volleyball, basketball, pool tables, card games and food. Tickets will be available at the high school. Contact Robin Gordon at 978-689-4808 for more information.

Saturday, April 5

20th annual Methuen Music Festival Dinner and Concert, seating between 5 and 5:30 p.m. in the Methuen High School cafeteria. Event is sponsored by the Methuen Ranger Band Parents Association with dinner provided by The Texas Roadhouse. Concert to follow the meal at 7 p.m. Features the Methuen High School Concert Band, Concert Choir, Studio/Jazz Band and Dirty Hands Ink. Advance tickets only for the dinner: adults, $25; children under 12 and seniors over 65, $20. Performance-only tickets will be available at the door: adults, $10; children under 12 and seniors over 65, $6. Orders must be received before March 28. To request tickets, contact Ken DesLauriers at 978-557-5894 or by e-mail at kdesl@aol.com.

Tuesday, April 8

Ice cream social, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. Music by Chet Harnden. Cost is $3. For more information, call 978-983-8825.

Saturday, April 12

Cabaret night, 7:30 p.m. at Methuen Senior Center with music by The Entertainers. Tickets are $8. For tickets, call 978-983-8825.

Tuesday, April 15

A foot care clinic will be held at 1 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. Cost is $25. By appointment only. Call 978-983-8825.

AARP meeting, 1 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center. For more information, call 978-983-8825.

Wednesday, April 16

Veteran's night, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center. All Veterans are invited to bring questions and concerns and hear the latest information. Sponsored by Tom Hargreaves, Methuen Veteran's Agent. For more information, call 978-983-8825.

Tuesday, April 22

Merrimack Valley Hospice will be at the Methuen Senior Activity Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to offer information and support for those suffering loss. For more information, call 978-983-8825.

Saturday, April 26

Cabaret night, 7:30 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Activity Center. Features Boots & Co. Tickets are $8. For more information, call 978-983-8825.

North Andover

Sunday, March 2

Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra concert, 2:30 p.m. featuring Emmanuel Feldman and selections by Elgar and Brahms at Merrimack College's Rogers Center for the Arts. Tickets $18 adults; $12 seniors and students. Call 978-685-3505 or visit www.mvpomusic.org.

Open house, 1 to 2 p.m. at Family Cooperative Preschool Inc., 565 Osgood St., on Edgewood Farm in North Andover. Meet the director and teachers, tour the school house and enjoy the rural setting with unique opportunities for nature exploration. Snow date is set for March 9. For more information, call 978-682-4012 or visit www.familycoop.org.

Tuesday, March 4

Newcomers Club of the Andovers meeting, 10 a.m. at Panera Bread, 58 Peters St. Geared toward new residents, but established residents are also welcome, as are children. For information call Heather Ryan at 978-794-7926 or Vickie Gallant at 978-809-7404.

The Holistic Moms Network will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Advanced Health and Wellness Center, 790 Turnpike St., Suite 300, North Andover. The topic will be "Positive Discipline." Learn how to get beyond the problem in the moment and understand the motivation beneath the child's misbehavior. For more information, contact Suzanne DiMeco at 978-475-1833 or by e-mail at suzanne@bostongreenrealty.com.

Friday, March 7

Ceremonial tree-tapping, to kick off the maple season, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Turtle Lane Maple Farm, 25 Turtle Lane, North Andover. View the tree-tapping, learn how maple syrup is made and taste locally-made maple treats. Open to the public. For more information about the celebration and free tours at the farm, visit turtlelanemaplefarm.com or call 978-258-2889.

Saturday, March 8

Five O'Clock Shadow will perform at 8 p.m. at Crossroads Coffeehouse, 3 Great Pond Road, Old Center Hall, North Andover. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $20. For more information, call 978-687-3960.

Thursday, March 13

"Dementia and Depression in the Elderly" will be presented by Dr. Janice Funk from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Prescott House, 140 Prescott St., North Andover. A light dinner will be served. For more information or to reserve a seat, call Marie Sherman at 978-685-8086, ext. 551.

Friday, March 14

The North Andover Women's Club will be hosting a Fundraiser Dinner Dance, 6 to 10 p.m. at the North Andover Knights of Columbus Hall. Tickets are $25. Proceeds benefit the North Andover High School Scholarship Fund. For tickets, call Paula at 978-682-9625.

Saturday, March 15

Meet the author event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Annie's Book Stop, 109 Main St., North Andover. Anne Broyles will be promoting her latest book, "Priscilla and the Hollyhocks." For more information, call 978-685-1177 or e-mail annies.book.stop.na@comcast.net.

Tuesday, March 18

Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Lawrence, a coalition of faith communities, social service agencies, and health organizations working together to serve elders and caregivers, will sponsor a Long Term Care Planning Workshop from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael Church Parish Hall, 196 Main St., North Andover. The workshop will be led by Anne Allar, CLTC (Certified in Long Term Care). Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call Jean Guyer at 978-686-4050.

Wednesday, March 19

Introduction to Meditation workshop, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Old Center Hall, 3 Great Pond Road, North Andover. Learn the basics of meditation to help achieve a peaceful mind and joyful life from Buddhist teacher Laura Howell. Free and open to the public. No experience necessary. For more information, call 978-474-0823 or e-mail malloyps@yahoo.com.

Saturday, March 29

Neighbors in Need, a Lawrence-based nonprofit organization, is celebrating 25 years of feeding the hungry with a fundraising event at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 390 Main St., North Andover. Includes live and silent auctions, food and entertainment. Call Linda Piette at 978-475-6834 for more information.

Tuesday, April 1

Sunday, April 6

Andover Chamber Music Series concert, 4 p.m. at the Rogers Center, Merrimack College. "Voices of Nature" will include works by Liszt and Schubert. 978-474-6222 or info@andoverchambermusic.org.

Tuesday, April 8

The North Andover Garden Club will present "Flowers for Cutting in a Perennial Garden," 7 to 9 p.m. at Ashland Farms, 700 Chickering Road, North Andover. Gardener Karen Garlepy will show and describe how to turn perennial gardens into a cutting garden for floral arrangements all season long. Open to the public. For information, e-mail northandovergardenclub@yahoo.com or call Sorena at 978-794-1811 or Martha at 978-685-1568.

Sunday, April 27

Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra concert, 2:30 p.m. featuring Francine Trester and selections by Copland and Gershwin at Merrimack College's Rogers Center for the Arts. Tickets $18 adults; $12 seniors and students. Call 978-837-3505 or visit www.mvpomusic.org.

Tuesday, May 6

Tuesday, May 13

"Container Gardening" will be presented by the North Andover Garden Club from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ashland Farms, 700 Chickering Road, North Andover. Gardener and container designer Jodi Yocher will share some of her design tricks in planting stunning containers for all parts of the yard, patio and deck. Open to the public. For information, e-mail northandovergardenclub@yahoo.com, or call Sorena at 978-794-1811 or Martha at 978-685-1568.

Saturday, May 18

The North Andover Garden Club's annual plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stevens Memorial Library, North Andover. Offers stunning annuals, proven perennials from garden club members' own gardens as well as great gardening advice from the garden club members working at the sale. For information, e-mail northandovergardenclub@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, June 3

Tuesday, July 1

Saturday, July 12

North Andover High School Class of 1983 25th-year reunion, 7 p.m. to midnight at Salvatore's Restaurant & Function Facility in Lawrence. Tickets $45. For information, call Mary Kate (Barry) Brennan at 978-975-3073.

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