Community Calendar (MA)

March 30, 2008 12:00 am

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Sunday, March 30

The Women's Intergenerational Community Seder, 4 to 8 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover. Pre-Passover shopping at the Shuk (Crafters Marketplace), 4 to 5:30 p.m., with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks. All women — sisters, mothers, daughters — over the age of 8 years are invited to attend. Cost is $36 per adult and $18 per child, ages 8-18. Participants are encouraged to register early due to space limitations. For more information or to register, call Michelle Soll at the Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation office at 978-688-0466.

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.

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.

Bean Supper for Cystic Fibrosis, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at VFW Post 8349, 26 River St., Methuen. Menu includes hot dogs, ham, beans, potato salad, cole slaw, bread and butter, coffee and pastry. Cost is $6 for adults and $2 for children. 50/50 raffle. For more information, call 978-687-9465 or Joyce Campagnone at 978-682-0105.

Friday, April 11

A night of dinner, dancing and a silent auction, 6 p.m. at The Roma, 29 Middlesex St., Bradford. Presented by March of Dimes March for Babies. Tickets are $25. For ticket information, contact Emily Salvi at 978-702-4461 or emilysalvi@comcast.net. To make a donation or sign up to walk, visit www.marchforbabies.org.

Saturday, April 12

Turkey supper, 5 p.m., at Portland Street Baptist Church, 29 Portland St., Haverhill. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Reservations suggested. To make a reservation, call 978-994-0734.

Andover

Sunday, March 30

Cut-A-Thon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Philip Ciampa Salon, 28 Chestnut St., Andover. $15 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.

Afternoon of folk music performed by Aubrey Atwater, 2 p.m. at the Memorial Hall Library, Elm Square, Andover. The program will consist of American and Celtic songs, guitar, dulcimer, and other instruments, and clogging, the American cousin to Irish step-dancing. Concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 978-623-8401, ext. 49, or visit www.mhl.org.

Merrimack Valley YMCA Camps open house, 1 to 5 p.m. Learn about Camp Lawrence, Camp Nokomis and YMCA Day Camp Otter. The Andover/North Andover Branch YMCA is located at 165 Haverhill St., Andover; Camp Lawrence for Boys and Camp Nokomis for Girls are located on Bear Island, Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H.; and Day Camp Otter is located on Captain's Pond, Salem, N.H. Local transportation available. For more information, call 978-975-1330.

Monday, March 31

Quota International of Lawrence has selected Methuen High School principal and former assistant superintendent of the Methuen public schools, Arthur Nicholson III, to receive the Dr. Nina E. Scarito Leadership Award. Quota, an international women's service organization, will honor Nicholson at 6 p.m. at the Wyndham Andover Hotel, 123 Old River Road, Andover. Tickets are available by calling 978-686-4213 or e-mailing edoucette@aaamv.com.

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.

Annual Braverman Interfaith Lecture, 6:30 p.m., at Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road. Pastor Lyndon Myers will speak during the Sabbath Eve service. Members of the church's musical ensemble will join with the temple's Shabbat Unplugged ensemble for a night of unforgettable music from the Jewish and African-American traditions. Open to the public. 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 the temple office at 978-470-1356.

18th annual Fight Night, presented by The Exchange Club of Lawrence, at the Wyndham Andover Hotel, 123 River Road, Andover. Registration and entertainment at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7, and the fight at 8. Features a night of amateur boxing, prime rib dinner, a silent auction, raffles and more. All proceeds to benefit youth, scholarships, police and firefighters, and the prevention of child abuse. For more information, call Bob Bernier at 978-866-7170.

Saturday, April 5

Two yoga classes are offered, noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. at UnionStudio Yoga, 305 N. Main St., Tactician Corporation Building, Andover. The first class is designed to take intermediate/advanced students to the next level. Includes inversions and backbends. Previous yoga experience is required. The second class is a Yoga for Backcare workshop with Liz Owen. Help an aching back heal. Yoga class for chronic back pain and back injuries. A manual is included. Each class is $25. Registration is required for both classes; class size is limited. For more information, call 978-886-7944 or visit www.unionstudioyoga.com.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph J. Ellis will be at the Massachusetts School of Law from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a conversation with Dean Lawrence R. Velvel about Ellis's new book, "American Creation: Triumph and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic." Questions will be taken from the audience. Registration is necessary. General registration is $25, and students will be admitted for $15. Hardcover copies will be sold. Massachusetts School of Law is located at Woodland Park, 500 Federal St., Andover. For more information, call 978-681-0800, ext. 25, or visit www.mslawevents.com.

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.

Faith Praise Band will perform at 3 p.m. at Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover. Concert features contemporary Christian music from Faith Lutheran Church in Andover. For more information, contact Tracey Meech, Community Outreach director, at 978-475-4225, ext. 110.

Lynch Scholar-In-Residence program, 10 a.m. at Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road. Features independent scholar and lecturer, Arthur Rosen. This year's four-part series is entitled, "What Would Mohammed Do? An Unauthorized Biography." Open to the public. For those planning to attend, contact the Temple office at 978-470-1356 or visit www.templeemanuel.net.

"Taming the Female Body," a slide lecture by Max Dashu, feminist scholar, will be held at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., Andover. Free. For more information, call Susan Foster at 978-470-1134.

Local veterans, Boy and Girl Scout troops and citizen volunteers will meet at 11 a.m. at the Spring Grove Cemetery to place more than 3,000 flags on Andover veteran graves. Andover has 10 cemeteries, all of which contain points of historical interest. All are welcome to join. The entire process takes approximately 90 minutes. Rain date is Sunday, April 13, at 11 a.m. For more information, call 978-623-8218.

Wednesday, April 9

Dr. Norton from New England Neurological will speak about shingles and diabetic neuropathy at Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover. Registration, with light snacks, will be held from 7:30 to 8 a.m.; and the lecture will be from 8 to 9 a.m. For more information, contact Tracey Meech, Community Outreach director, at 978-475-4225, ext. 110.

Auditions for Summer Theatre Ensemble and production of "West Side Story" will begin at 3:30 p.m. at South School, Woburn Street, Andover. Open to students entering grades seven through 12. For audition guidelines, contact producer Amanda Corliss at 978-273-1054 or by e-mail at co_producer@mac.com.

Thursday, April 10

Celebrate Jazz History Month with pianist Ethan Stone, 2:30 p.m., at Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover. Stone is a Berklee College graduate. For more information, contact Tracey Meech, Community Outreach director, at 978-475-4225, ext. 110.

Saturday, April 12

YMCA's 17th annual "Healthy Kids' Day" celebration, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., at 165 Haverhill St., Andover. Children and adults alike will be participating in an activity-filled festival that celebrates the day's key call to action, "Put Play in Your Day." Open house activities include: sports clinics, arts and crafts projects, games, aerobics demonstrations, face painting and family fun swim. Healthy snacks will be served. Free and open to all. For more information, call Elizabeth Covino at 978-725-6681.

Mass School of Law Animal Rights Day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mass School of Law, 500 Federal St., Andover. Discussion of timely legal animal issues, animal demonstrations and pet tricks. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Laura Lussier at 978-681-0800.

Sunday, April 13

Lynch Scholar-In-Residence program, 10 a.m. at Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road. Features independent scholar and lecturer Arthur Rosen. This year's four-part series is entitled, "What Would Mohammed Do? An Unauthorized Biography." Open to the public. For those planning to attend, contact the temple office at 978-470-1356 or visit www.templeemanuel.net.

"How We Celebrate and Cook — Pesach" class, 5:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 501 S. Main St., Andover. The class focuses on Passover foods, and explores how Jews around the world express devotion to religion and family in the foods they prepare. Materials fee $15. For reservations, call 978-474-0540.

Tuesday, April 15

Free Pranic Healing Clinic, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Andover/North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill St., Route 133. For stress reduction and minor ailments. Offers no-touch energy treatments from the first and third Tuesday of the month. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, contact Miriam Smith at 978-683-6129 or by e-mail at mgsenergy@comcast.net.

Friday, April 18

"My Fair Lady" will be performed by West Middle School at 11:15 a.m. at Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover. For more information, contact Tracey Meech, Community Outreach director, at 978-475-4225, ext. 110.

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. Cantor Donn Rosensweig will lead the singing. "Friday Night Live," a traditional Friday night Shabbat service set to an eclectic mix of contemporary American music, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Open to the public. Temple Emanuel is located at 7 Haggetts Pond Road in Andover. For more information, visit www.templeemanuel.net or call 978-470-1356.

Sunday, April 20

Second Night Passover Seder, 6:45 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 501 S. Main St., Andover. Rabbi Daniel Schweber will lead the Seder. The community is welcome. Open to all ages. Dinner is catered and the cost is $40 for adults, $22 for children under 12. Reservations are needed by April 11. To make a reservation, call 978-474-0540 or e-mail office@bethisraelMV.org.

Saturday, April 26

The 20th annual Merrimack Valley Alzheimer's Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Andover Hotel, 123 River Road, Andover. The educational conference, which is designed for family members and professionals caring for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, is titled "20 Years of Sharing Hope, Support and Solutions." Event is co-sponsored by Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and the Merrimack Valley Alzheimer's Partnership. Four workshops are planned. Free to family caregivers and $25 for Alzheimer's professionals. Reservations are strongly recommended. To register in advance, or for more information, call Janice Hrenko, community educator for Elder Services at 978-946-1321.

Silent Auction and Dinner will be held at the Ballard Vale United Church, 23 Clark Road, Andover. Silent auction and hors d'oeuvres from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with dinner, dessert and divvy-up from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Items for the auction are now being collected. For more information, contact Sheila Stone at 978-475-9378 or by e-mail at sheilastone@comcast.net.

Sunday, April 27

Lynch Scholar-In-Residence program, 10 a.m., at Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road. Features independent scholar and lecturer, Arthur Rosen. This year's four-part series is entitled, "What Would Mohammed Do? An Unauthorized Biography." Open to the public. For those planning to attend, contact the Temple office at 978-470-1356 or visit www.templeemanuel.net.

Wednesday, April 30

Commemorating Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the Sakowich Campus Center at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. The community is welcome to participate in this event. Made possible by a generous grant from Roberta Braverman. For more information, visit www.merrimack.edu/jcr or contact the Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations at Merrimack College at 978-837-5428 or e-mail aldebran.longabaughburg@merrimack.edu.

Thursday, May 1

Commemorating Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Sakowich Campus Center at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Features "The Courage to Remember: The Holocaust 1933-1945." The Simon Wiesenthal Center's acclaimed traveling exhibition on the Nazi Holocaust. Courtesy of Hilda and Max Perlitsh, and Facing History and Ourselves. The community is welcome to participate in this event. Made possible by a generous grant from Roberta Braverman. For more information, visit www.merrimack.edu/jcr or contact the Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations at Merrimack College at 978-837-5428 or e-mail aldebran.longabaughburg@merrimack.edu.

"Prayer in Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust," 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Cascia Hall, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Rabbi Robert Goldstein presiding with musical direction by Monica Steele and Idan Irelander. For more information, visit www.merrimack.edu/jcr or contact the Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations at Merrimack College at 978-837-5428 or e-mail aldebran.longabaughburg@merrimack.edu.

Monday, May 5

Seniors Art in Bloom, 3 to 5 p.m. at Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover. Opening and reception. The exhibit features the artwork of three seniors: a current resident of Marland Place, a former resident of Marland Place and a local photographer. For more information, contact Tracey Meech, Community Outreach director, at 978-475-4225, ext. 110.

Sunday, May 11

Lynch Scholar-In-Residence program, 10 a.m., at Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road. Features independent scholar and lecturer Arthur Rosen. This year's four-part series is entitled, "What Would Mohammed Do? An Unauthorized Biography." Open to the public. For those planning to attend, contact the temple office at 978-470-1356 or visit www.templeemanuel.net.

Monday, May 26

The annual Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Any civic, patriotic or fraternal organization wishing to march should contact the Veterans' Services Office at 978-623-8218. There will be a collation at the Doherty Middle School cafeteria at 11:30 a.m. for all parade participants. No political activity can be accommodated in and during the parade. The route leads from the intersection of Elm and Florence streets to Main Street, to Punchard Avenue, Bartlet Street and ends at The Park. In case of rain, all observances will be held inside the Memorial Auditorium.

Groveland

Monday, April 14

Phone conversation with author Chris Bohjalian, 7 p.m. at Langley Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. Discuss and ask questions about the book "Double Bind" with Bohjalian. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Deb Hoadley at 978-372-1732.

Teen Advisory Group meeting, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Langley Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. Teens are invited to come to the library and discuss what they want to see happening at the library. Snacks will be served. Free. Bring a friend. For more information, call Deb Hoadley at 978-372-1732.

Haverhill

Tuesday, April 1

Haverhill Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m. at Spring Hill Garden Center, Route 125, Bradford. Meet with Nancy Buckley of Spring Hill Garden Center, Richard Grant of Leahy Landscaping, and T.J. Comeau (the Bow Man) to get any garden questions answered. Open to the public. For more information, call Susan at 978-372-8080.

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.

The city's Council on Aging and H&R Block will present a free informational session on the federal stimulus package at 10 a.m. at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St. The federal stimulus package will provide a $300 to $600 rebate to qualified individuals. For anyone on Social Security who receives at least $3,000 per year, it is imperative to complete a tax return this year. Those who do not normally file a tax return must do so to receive the rebate. Tax forms will be available during the presentation. For more information, contact Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16.

Saturday, April 5

Internationally recognized deaf performing artist Peter Cook will present a three-hour afternoon workshop titled Creativity and ASL (American Sign Language) at 1 p.m., as well as an evening show, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Northern Essex Community College Technology Center, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill. Cook incorporates ASL, pantomime, storytelling, acting and movement in demonstrating the technical aspects of ASL storytelling and poetry. Appeals to deaf and hearing audiences alike. Prices are $50 for the workshop and $20 for full-time students with identification. Show prices are $5 for 10- to 12-year-olds, $8 for 13- to 18-year-olds and full-time college students, and $15 for adults. Workshop and performance combo prices are $60 for an adult and $25 for a full-time college student or individuals over 65. Spoken English interpretation will be provided at both events. For more information, contact Pauline Ballentine at 978-556-3701 or e-mail pballentine@necc.mass.edu.

Sunday, April 6

The Single Life dance, 7 to 11 p.m., at Haverhill Elks, 24 Summer St., Haverhill. Cost is $9. For information, call 978-373-3504.

Monday, April 7

The Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will hold its annual organizational meeting at 7 p.m. in the School Committee Room. Call 978-373-4101 or visit www.whittier.mec.edu.

Tuesday, April 15

Community volunteer orientation, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Beacon Hospice, 350 Main St., Haverhill. Scrapbookers interested in creating one unique poster that celebrates the life of individual hospice patients are needed. Some supplies are provided. For more information, contact Robbie-Lynn Blair, volunteer coordinator, at 978-372-4211 or by e-mail at rlblair@beaconhospice.com.

Saturday, April 19

Eric Taylor will perform at 8 p.m. at the New Moon Coffeehouse, Universalist Unitarian Church, 16 Ashland St., Haverhill. Pierce Pettis will also perform. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 978-459-5134 or visit www.newmooncoffeehouse.org.

Thursday, May 15

Wine tasting jazz social, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Haverhill Country Club. An array of wines will be offered, giving guests plenty of tastes to satisfy their palates. This reception-style tasting includes hors d'oeuvres and chocolates. All wines will be available for order. Features jazz music, wine basket raffles and more. Tickets are $30 person, $55 per couple. Proceeds benefit CAI's Stronger Families for a Stronger Community fundraising project. For tickets or more information, call Community Action at 978-373-1971.

Wednesday, May 28

The Annual Tribute to Women Luncheon will be held at DiBurro's in Ward Hill. Social preview will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon, lunch program is from noon to 2 p.m. Honorary chairwoman is Maria Stephanos, anchor for FOX 25 News. Tickets are $45 adults, $25 students and are available by mail or in person at the YWCA in Haverhill on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call 978-374-6121.

Lawrence

Sunday, March 30

Selections of Celtic music and fiddle arrangements will be performed by Terri and George Kelley and Julia Kwolyk at 2 p.m. at the Lawrence Public Library, Sargent Auditorium, 51 Lawrence St., Lawrence. Includes a tribute to Tommy Makem. The free concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Public Library. For more information, call 978-682-1727.

Wednesday, April 2

Spring Connection Social, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Imajine That in Lawrence. The Mother Connection Inc., a nonprofit organization for area mothers and families, will host the event. The social offers participants the opportunity to get connected with other area moms and children for an afternoon of fun and friends while learning about the organization's events, activities and volunteer opportunities..Free and open to the public. Call Danielle Perry at 978-478-7700.

Saturday, April 5

Catwalk for Cancer, 7 p.m., in Central Catholic High School's Memorial Gymnasium. Proceeds from the event will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, Massachusetts Affiliate. Students and teachers will be walking down a 52-foot runway modeling men's and women's contemporary-casual sportswear from the spring and summer collections. There will be a formalwear segment as well. All those who purchase tickets are eligible to win one of the many door prizes, which include a $50 gift card to Daher's shoes, $50 gift card to Stitch's Boutique, a deep-tissue massage at Elizabeth Grady and an eight-week salsa dancing course at Nancy Chippendale's. Tickets are $10 and may be reserved by e-mailing catwalkforcancer@yahoo.com. Include full name, the number of tickets desired, an e-mail address and phone number.

Thursday, April 10

Central Catholic High School's Theatre Guild will present Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at 7 p.m. in the school's Rogers Memorial Theatre, 300 Hampshire St., Lawrence. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under, and may be purchased through Ronald Russo at rrusso@centralcatholic.net.

Tedy's Team Ultimate Bash, a fundraising event, will be held at The Claddagh Pub, 399 Canal St., Lawrence. Features entertainment by the BarrNone Band. Doors open at 7 p.m. and live entertainment begins at 8. There are several raffle and silent auction items including a Carlos Pena 8-by-10-inch autographed photo, Latitude Gym three month membership including personal training sessions, Six Flags tickets, Garrison Golf Package and many more. Tickets are $10. All proceeds go to Tedy's Team, an organization that is a part of the American Stroke Association and dedicated to raising awareness for stroke and raising funds for stroke research. For tickets, e-mail Julie Szabo at jszabo13@yahoo.com. For more information, call 978-457-4825.

Friday, April 11

Saturday, April 12

Central Catholic High School's Theatre Guild will present Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at 1 and 7 p.m. in the school's Rogers Memorial Theatre, 300 Hampshire St., Lawrence. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under, and may be purchased through Ronald Russo at rrusso@centralcatholic.net.

Sunday, Oct. 5

Walkers and runners are invited to participate in the 2008 RiverWalk and Run for Elder Services of Merrimack Valley. The five-mile walk and the six-kilometer run will both begin at 10 a.m. in front of the Elder Services offices, 360 Merrimack St., Building 5, Lawrence. The races will occur rain or shine. Features activities for participants and bystanders including food, beverages, games, music, clowns, face painting, massages and a raffle of gifts and gift certificates from local businesses. For more information, contact Tony Palmisano at 978-946-1350 or by e-mail at tpalmisano@esmv.org.

Methuen

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.

Thursday, April 3

Financial seminar on long-term care and money management, noon to 2 p.m. at the Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Hosted by Cynthia Sadezwicz, financial adviser from Waddell & Reed. Refreshments will be served. Free. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, call 781-933-2067, ext. 175.

Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 2, Queen City will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. at the VFW on River Street in Methuen..Lawrence veterans agent, Francisco Urena, will be on hand to update participants on benefit information..Open to the public. For more information, call.978-685-0046.

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 disc jockey, 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.

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.

Wednesday, April 9

Positive Behavior Support, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Event offers community awareness and an informational workshop on the Autism Spectrum. Free and open to the public. Advance registration is needed. For more information or to register, call Bari Glazer, M.Ed, at 978-681-9482, ext. 145, or at 978-681-9477.

Friday, April 11

Miracle Providers NorthEast Spring Cabaret Show, 8 to 11 p.m., at Methuen Knights of Columbus Gaythorne Hall, Route 28, Methuen. Benefits children affected by/infected with HIV/AIDS. Cost is $20 in advance; $25 at the door; $25 VIP seating, advance only. For more information, call Ebb and Jill Morris at 978-687-0879.

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.

YMCA's 17th annual "Healthy Kids Day" celebration, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 129 Haverhill St., Methuen. Children and adults alike will be participating in an activity-filled festival that celebrates the day's key call to action, "Put Play in Your Day." Open house activities include: sports clinics, arts and crafts projects, games, aerobics demonstrations and face painting. Healthy snacks will be served. Free and open to all. For more information, call Elizabeth Covino at 978-725-6681.

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 veterans agent. For more information, call 978-983-8825.

Friday, April 18

"An Evening of Concert Gershwin," 7:30 p.m. at Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway, Methuen. Presented by the Merrimack Valley Players. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors 65 and older and children under 12. Group discounts available. For more information, call 603-893-6226 or visit www.merrimackvalleyplayers.org.

Saturday, April 19

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.

Diabetes workshop, 3 p.m. at Nevin's Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Participants will learn the signs of diabetes and pre-diabetes; discover ways to prevent diabetes; and methods to manage diabetes. Free and open to the public. To reserve a seat, call 978-685-4444.

Wednesday, May 14

Social Skills will be the topic at the Community Awareness and Informational Workshop on the Autism Spectrum, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Free and open to the public. Preregistration is necessary. To register, call Bari Glazer, M.Ed, at 978-681-9482, ext. 145 or at 978-681-9477.

Wednesday, May 21

Informational Workshop on the Autism Spectrum will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Topic is visual supports. Free and open to the public. Preregistration is necessary. To register, call Bari Glazer, M.Ed, at 978-681-9482, ext. 145 or at 978-681-9477.

North Andover

Tuesday, April 1

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.

Wednesday, April 2

Suffolk University is hosting a free information session for area residents and professionals at 6 p.m. in the Sakowich Campus Center, second floor, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Attendees will learn about Suffolk's year-round schedule of evening and Saturday Master of Business Administration courses offered on Merrimack College's campus. Application, admission process and financing options will be discussed. For more information, call 978-837-5143 or e-mail northandover@suffolk.edu.

Friday, April 4

North Andover Mother-Son Jammin' Fun dance, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the North Andover High School cafeteria, 430 Osgood St. For kindergarten through second-graders. Features a "surf's up" theme with dancing, music, a limbo contest, raffles, baked goods, snacks and games. Tickets are $25 per couple. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Atkinson School Cafeteria, 111 Phillips Brooks Road, North Andover. Due to the limited number of tickets available, sales will be limited to two tickets per person. For more information, contact Nadine Sobrado at nadine@comedpro.com.

Saturday, April 5

North Andover Mother-Son Jammin' Fun dance, 7 to 9 p.m. in the North Andover High School cafeteria, 430 Osgood St. For third- through fifth-graders. Features a "surf's up" theme with dancing, music, a limbo contest, raffles, baked goods, snacks and games. Tickets are $25 per couple. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Atkinson School Cafeteria, 111 Phillips Brooks Road, North Andover. Due to the limited number of tickets available, sales will be limited to two tickets per person. For more information, contact Nadine Sobrado at nadine@comedpro.com.

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 and features works for cello, piano, flute and soprano. Tickets are $30/$25 for reserved seats; free for children under 18; and $8 for students with college IDs. For more information, call 978-474-6222 or e-mail 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.

Thursday, April 10

Fundraiser event, 4 to 8 p.m. at Fuddruckers Restaurant, 550 Turnpike St., North Andover. Ten percent of meal sales will be donated to the Jessica Lyn Finney Memorial Fund. For more information, call 978-557-1100.

Friday, April 11

Flea Market and Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First-Calvary Baptist Church, 586 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover. Free admission. Light refreshments available at a nominal fee. Proceeds benefit Mission Programs. For more information, call 978-685-1502.

Saturday, April 12

Tuesday, April 15

Free Pranic Healing Clinic, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Andover/North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill St., Route 133. For stress reduction and minor ailments. Offers no touch energy treatments from the first and third Tuesday of the month. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, contact Miriam Smith at 978-683-6129 or by e-mail at mgsenergy@comcast.net.

Saturday, April 26

Spring Fling Social, 7 to 11 p.m., at The Parish Hall, 196 Main St., North Andover. Includes snacks, cash bar, music, raffle prizes, line dancing and dance instruction by The Steve and Linda White Dance Studio. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the Pastoral Center. Adults only. For more information, call Ann Marie at 978-683-5982.

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.

Friday, May 2

Book sale, 4 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St., North Andover. Proceeds pay for museum passes, summer reading program and special events. Donations may be left at the library. Volunteers are needed. For more information, contact Marty at Larsonml@aol.com or at 978-686-1557.

Saturday, May 3

Book sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St., North Andover. Sale includes children's and adult fiction, nonfiction and media. Donations may be left at the library at any time. For more information or to volunteer, contact Marty at Larsonml@aol.com or at 978-686-1557.

6th Annual Town-Wide Earth Day Clean-Up, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Volunteers are needed to pick up litter in any part of town. Trash bags and canvas gloves will be provided as well as snacks and water. Show support for North Andover and sign up. For more information, contact Norm Bagley at 978-208-7068 or e-mail recycle@townofnorthandover.com.

Sunday, May 4

Books are $3 per bag, from noon to 3 p.m. at Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St., North Andover. Donations may be left at the library at any time. For more information or to volunteer, contact Marty at Larsonml@aol.com