THURSDAY, OCT. 3
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery, Visitor Center Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents. September’s exhibit is labor posters, curated by Stephen Lewis.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater, Visitor Center Open
Daily
View one or more documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here, including: “Collective Voices, The Bread & Roses Strike, A Child on Strike,” “Downstream on the Merrimack River” and more. Films are shown on request and are best for ages 10 and up.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Explore the history and development of Lawrence, one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities. The Visitor Center & Museum is located in a former boardinghouse, built in 1848, of the Bay State Mills, the first textile mill to produce cloth in Lawrence. All ages and abilities welcome
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
ANDOVER: Wiggle Words (Ages 0-18 months)
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories
9:30-10 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: Storywalk Series
Daily
The current series is “Señorita Mariposa” by Ben Gundersheimer. An intriguing look about how the monarchs journey from Canada and the US to Mexico. In both English and Spanish.
9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
GROVELAND: Flu Clinic
Open to Groveland residents and surrounding community members (55+). Bring your insurance card.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Fire Station, Public Safety Room
Register: https://shorturl.at/Gi4n2
Organization code: btgmbv
Info: 978-556-7216 / www.grovelandma.com
Questions? Board of Health: 978-556-7210
HAVERHILL: Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Join to read stories, sing songs, do crafts, and have oodles of fun.
10-11 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Health Management Workshop
Cedarview Respiratory Therapist Karissa will host a Basic 101 Health Workshop discussing medication use, exercising, healthy eating, pulmonary management, and heart failure.
10 a.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
ANDOVER: Toddler Tales (Ages 18 months — 3 years)
Features stories, songs and crafts.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Narcan Training
The free training includes overdose education, local resources, plus take-home naloxone.
12-1 p.m., Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott St., C Building, Room 201-203
Register: 978-793-6085 / www.eammonsheart.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Mahjong
Thursdays
All are welcome!
12:30-2:30 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Canasta
Mondays & Thursdays
All are welcome!
1-3 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Movie Matinee
All are welcome to a screening of “If” (Rated PG).
1 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
ANDOVER: Next Chapter Book Club
A book club for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join us to enjoy good stories and fun conversations.
4-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Hole-In-One Contest
Attention golfers! Try your chance on a hole-in-one (or close measurement) for prizes and a putting contest with a chance to win $5,000. All proceeds to benefit the Eagle Tribune Santa Fund.
4-8 p.m., Garrison Golf Center, 660 Hilldale Ave.
Cost: $10 per bucket of golf balls
Donations gratefully accepted: Eagle-Tribune Santa Fund, in care of Garrison Golf Center, 660 Hilldale Ave., Haverhill 01832
Info: 978-374-9380 / www.garrisongolf.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Kids Nonfiction Book Chat (Grades 2-5)
Like reading about things that are real and true? Are facts and information on your favorite thing to read about? Join the Kids Nonfiction Book Chat.
4 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
ANDOVER: Pokemon Club (Ages 5-18)
Meet up with your Pokémon cards to trade and battle!
5-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Game Night
Strategy games, abstract games, filler games, complex and non complex alike, come and try out whatever you like.
5:30-8:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Haverhill Recovery Support Group (Ages 18+)
Thursdays
The Haverhill Overdose Prevention Education—or HOPE—team of Northeastern Family Institute sponsors a weekly recovery support group. The peer support group helps build a foundation of support to begin their journey of recovery with free meetings with coffee and refreshments.
5:30-7 p.m., NFI Massachusetts, 76 Winter St.
Attendees may either walk in or sign up in advance by calling 978-373-1181, ext. 136 for Bob or ext. 123 for Andrea
NORTH ANDOVER: Fire Department Recruitment Night
Come and get all of your questions answered about the hiring process and the Entry Level Firefighter Exam scheduled for November 2024.
5:30-6:30 or 7-8 p.m., Station 1, 795 Chickering Road
Preregistration required: https://forms.gle/Dpbbacodaj9byZqh6
ANDOVER: Witch Bottles: Containers of Protection
Kris Gurky of Dark Moon Salem will discuss on one tradition used as a form of protection from those malevolent, unseen forces, with a concentration on New England. At the end of the workshop, everyone will craft a Witch Bottle using antique bottles to take home.
6 p.m., Andover Center for History & Culture, 97 Main St.
Cost: Tickets start at $45
Register: 978-475-2236 / www.andoverhistoryandculture.org
METHUEN: Literacy Volunteers Info Session
6-7 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
ANDOVER: Author Talk
Horologist and historian Bob Frishman will discuss his book, “Edward Duffield: Philadelphia Clockmaker, Citizen, Gentleman.”
6:30 p.m., Andover Bookstore, 74 Main St.
Info: www.andoverbookstore.com
Questions? 978-475-0143
LAWRENCE: Beginners Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing (Ages 19+)
Join Author Erin E. Moulton to learn the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs and more.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
METHUEN: Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group
October’s Book is “1952 Pulitzer: The Caine Mutiny” by Herman Wouk. This dramatic and entertaining novel of life — and mutiny — on a Navy warship in the Pacific theater is a serious work of fiction which grapples with the moral complexities and the human consequences of World War II.
7-9 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
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