Thursday, March 6
Author reading: Sabina Murray will read from her novel, "Forgery," at 7 p.m. at the Andover Bookstore, 89 Rear Main St. This is event is free to the public. For information, call 978-475-0143 or visit www.andoverbookstore.com.
"Five Wishes" program at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., with Diane Blake, bereavement counselor at Merrimack Valley Hospice. The program features a short video and a presentation on the Five Wishes program and shares the document that helps patients express how they want to be treated if seriously ill and unable to speak for him or herself. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 978-475-4454.
Friday, March 7
Jenifer Ortiz Foundation's second annual Prom Expo and Fashion Showcase at the Elks Lodge, 652 Andover St., Lawrence. The event will include two contests to award four scholarships to lucky Merrimack Valley students attending college in the fall of 2008, as well as the opportunity to see dozens of Merrimack Valley businesses catering to all their prom needs. For more information on how to become a vendor, volunteer or sponsor, call 978-764-6672 or e-mail promexpo@comcast.net.
Candidates Forum: The Council on Aging/Senior Center will host a forum for the candidates for Board of Selectmen and School Committee at 9:30 a.m. at the Andover Senior Center. The public is invited. A continental breakfast will be served. All candidates will have the opportunity to share their qualifications and vision for the office, and to respond to questions from the audience. Stefani Traina Goldshein, president of the Andover/North Andover League of Women Voters, will moderate.
Opening reception for the exhibit "Impermanence," photography by Shelley Zatsky, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Elizabeth A. Beland Gallery at the Essex Art Center, 56 Island St., Lawrence. For more information, call Cathy at 978-685-2343 or e-mail cathyessexartcenter@yahoo.com.
Community Potluck at 6:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St. There will be a 7:30 p.m. showing of the family film "Darshan, the Embrace." Free and open to the public. For more information, call 978-475-4454.
ACTING OUT Theater Company presents its popular St. Patty's themed interactive comedy, "Lafferty's Wake," at 7 p.m. at THE STAGE, 60 Island St., Lawrence. The show is an audience participation comedy about a wake being held for the poor, dearly departed Charlie Lafferty in his favorite Irish Pub. For more information, call 978-794-0001 or visit www.actingout.biz.
Treble Chorus of New England presents Engelbert Humperdinck's opera "Hansel & Gretel" at 7 p.m. at Timberlane Performing Arts Center, 40 Greenough Road, Plaistow, N.H. Andover residents singing in this production include Graham Cook, Hadley Green, Molly Lennon, Morgan Muggia, Nozomi Oi, Annelise Mesler, Dylan Millis and Simon Voorhees. General admission is $5. For tickets or more information, call 978-837-5461 or visit www.treblechorus.com.
South Cooperative Theater, comprised of more than 50 South Elementary School students in grades 3 through 5, will present "Disney's Jungle Book Kids" at 7 p.m. at the West Middle School Auditorium, 70 Shawsheen Road. Tickets are $8 per person and may be purchased in advance at Bella Beads, Olde Andover Village or Learning Express, or at the door the night of the performance. For more information, call 978-623-8833 ext. 1420.
Phillips Academy music department will present a concert with the Academy Chorus and Fidelio Society under the direction of faculty member Christopher Walter at 7:30 p.m. in the Cochran Chapel on the Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main St. The chorus will perform works by George Gershwin and Gwyneth Walker along with Japanese folk songs arranged by Allen Combs. The Fidelio Society will be singing folk songs, madrigals, popular songs and the premiere of a new work by composer-in-residence James Matheson. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 978-749-4263.
Ipswich Moving Company presents "Dreaming Head," inspired by the surrealism movement and the paintings of Salvadore Dali, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ipswich Moving Company Studio Theatre, 2 Cogswell St., Ipswich. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 children, seniors and BDA members. For more information or reservations, call 978-356-5565 or email jtcraft@comcast.net. Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly recommended.
South Church Players present "GODSPELL" at 7:30 p.m. at South Church, 41 Central St. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. For tickets, call 978-475-0321.
ECOC program: "The Great Marsh": Explore the beauty of the North Shore's Great March with award-winning photographer Dorothy Monnelly and Franz Ingelfinger from 7:45 to 9 p.m. in the Phillips Library Auditorium at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. This program is free and designed for teens and adults. It is co-sponsored by the Essex County Ornithological Club. Museum admission is $15 for adults, $13 seniors, $11 students. For more information or to register, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
Free "Spotlight on the Youth" concert: Valerie Taylor conducts the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra in a free concert at 8 p.m. at the Pawtucket Congregational Church, 15 Mammoth Road. Local string students will join the orchestra in a performance of Capriol Suite by Peter Warlock. Also on the program are works by Elgar, Hahn and Strauss. This program is supported in part by grants from the Dracut and Westford Cultural Councils. For more information, call 978-703-0094 or visit www.lowellphilharmonic.org.
Saturday, March 8
Spring craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at Tewksbury United Methodist Church, 2335 Main St., Tewksbury. An array of items will be available including handbags, hair accessories, pressed flowers crafts, hand sewn items wooden spindle crafts and more. The church will also host a luncheon and there will be face painting for the kids. All proceeds help support the mission and ministries of the church.
Children's birding program: The Friend's of the Boxford Town Libraries present a children's birding program with Lisa Hutchings, teacher naturalist at Joppa Flats Education Center of Newburyport, at 10 a.m. at the Boxford Town Library, 10 Elm St., Boxford. This 90-minute program will include learning about winter birds and hands-on activities on backyard birds, eagles and owls. This program is designed for ages 6 and up. Registration is required.
Annual New Trade Winds/ECHO Performing Arts Festival: "Keeping the Fire in the Dark Moon Times" entertains and educates through music, dance, oral traditions, humor and stories as presented by representatives of the cultures of Alaska, Hawaii and Massachusetts from noon to 4:30 p.m. in the Atrium at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. A main performance will take place at 2 p.m. Related drop-in art activities will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Art Studios. Cost is included with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-745-9500 ext. 3011.
Open house and talk with the Rev. Jeanna Harrison Nieuwejaar, educator and author of "The Gift of Faith: Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children" from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St. The talk will take place at 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 978-475-4454.
"Birdbrains": Learn what makes birds special and how to identify different types through this interactive program and hike from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, so dress for the weather. This free program is designed for ages 6 through 9. Participants should meet in the Visitor Center. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
Ipswich Moving Company presents "Dreaming Head," inspired by the surrealism movement and the paintings of Salvadore Dali, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Ipswich Moving Company Studio Theatre, 2 Cogswell St., Ipswich. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 children, seniors and BDA members. For more information or reservations, call 978-356-5565 or email jtcraft@comcast.net. Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly recommended.
South Cooperative Theater, comprised of more than 50 South Elementary School students in grades 3 through 5, will present "Disney's Jungle Book Kids" at 7 p.m. at the West Middle School Auditorium, 70 Shawsheen Road. Tickets are $8 per person and may be purchased in advance at Bella Beads, Olde Andover Village or Learning Express, or at the door the night of the performance. For more information, call 978-623-8833 ext. 1420.
South Church Players present "GODSPELL" at 7:30 p.m. at South Church, 41 Central St. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. For tickets, call 978-475-0321.
ACTING OUT Theater Company presents its popular St. Patty's themed interactive comedy, "Lafferty's Wake," at 7:30 p.m. at THE STAGE, 60 Island St., Lawrence. The show is an audience participation comedy about a wake being held for the poor, dearly departed Charlie Lafferty in his favorite Irish Pub. For more information, call 978-794-0001 or visit www.actingout.biz.
New England Light Opera in "Night and Day: A Cole Porter Celebration" at 7:30 p.m. at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport. Tickets are $18 for Firehouse members, $20 nonmembers. For more information on the New England Light Opera, visit www.newenglandlightopera.org. For more information or tickets for this performance, call 978-462-7336 or visit www.firehouse.org.
New England Classical Singers, under the direction of David Hodgkins, will present their annual outreach concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine's Parish, 43 Essex St. Joining the NECS will be the Lawrence High School Girls' Ensemble and soloists Carole Haber, soprano, David Kravitz, baritone, and David Richardson, organ. The program will consist of the Faure "Requiem" and Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb." Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students. For tickets, call 978-474-6090 or visit eee.newenglandclassical.org.
Five O'Clock Shadow, an all-vocal rock band from Boston, will perform at 8 p.m. at the Crossroads Coffeehouse, on the second floor of Old Center Hall, 3 Great Pond Road, North Andover. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $20. Advance ticket purchase is available at www.crossroads-coffeehouse.org. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the performance. For more information, call 978-687-3960.
Sunday, March 9
Samuel Osgood Stamp Club will sponsor its annual stamp show and exhibition from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at BPOE Elks Lodge, 652 Andover St., Lawrence/ There will be a USPS Philatelic Sales unit and 24 dealer tables. Also featured will be door prizes, a youth table with free stamps and a philatelic "Chance Board." For more information, email rogandsue@comcast.net.
Workshop: Artist and educator Annie Zeybekoglu helps visitors create their own oragami-style book from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. in the Art Studios at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. This workshop is made possible by the Lowell Institute. Reservations are required by March 7. Cost is included with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
South Cooperative Theater, comprised of more than 50 South Elementary School students in grades 3 through 5, will present "Disney's Jungle Book Kids" at 1 p.m. at the West Middle School Auditorium, 70 Shawsheen Road. Tickets are $8 per person and may be purchased in advance at Bella Beads, Olde Andover Village or Learning Express, or at the door the night of the performance. For more information, call 978-623-8833 ext. 1420.
South Church Players present "GODSPELL" at 2 p.m. at South Church, 41 Central St. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. For tickets, call 978-475-0321.
Portland Taiko will perform "Is That Thunder?" at 2 p.m. at Durgin Hall, 35 Wilder St., on the University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for the Arts, as part of the Discovery Series. It combines drumming, choreography and visual storytelling. Tickets are $12, $10 for groups of ten or more. For tickets, call 978-934-4444 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.uml.edu/centerforarts.
Evening Bird Walk: Celebrate daylight savings by birding with refuge volunteer Sue McGrath from 5 p.m. to sunset at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This program is free. All levels of bird enthusiasts are welcome, including children if they are accompanied by an adult. Participants should meet at the Maintenance Area parking lot, just prior to the North Pool Overlook. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
Monday, March 10
Life Line Screening will be at the Atria at Marland Place, 15 Stevens St. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. Screenings help identify potential health problems such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. Register for a Wellness Package with Heart Rhythm for $149. All five screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 800-697-9721. Registration is required in advance.
Discussion and book signing: Debbie S. Miller, author and adventurer, will present and discuss her experiences exploring and living in Alaska for over 30 years at 7 p.m. in the Murray Lounge, Sakowich Campus Center at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. A selection of her children's and adult books will be available for purchase and singing following the event. Form ore information, call Alumni Relations at 978-837-5440 or email dohertyc@merrimack.edu.
Wednesday, March 12
Audition call: Summer Theatre Ensemble will hold auditions for the production of "West Side Story" from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at South Elementary School. Auditions are open to students entering grades 7 through 12. For more information and guidelines, call 978-273-1054.
The North Reading Rifle Club, will host a firearm safety course on Mar. 12 and Mar. 19 at 7 p.m. at 242 Central St., North Reading. Participants must attend both days. For more information call Robert Rose at 978-664-2703 after 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 13
Green Art for Homeschoolers, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., is an opportunity for children ages 6 to 10 to create art projects out of recycled material at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This program is free. Participants should meet in the Visitor Center. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
Latino expo/job fair will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Salvatore's Convention Center, 354 Merrimack St., Lawrence. Attendees will have the opportunity to win a $25,000 cash prize. Participating businesses will have a chance to win $1,000 worth of advertising. This event is sponsored by Power 800 WNNW, the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce and Rumbo. For more information, call 978-686-9966 ext. 14.
St. Patrick's Day celebration at 1:30 p.m. at the Andover Senior Center. Tickets are $3.50 each and must be purchased in advance. Entertainment will be provided by Brian Corcoran. Reservations must be made separately for the corned beef and cabbage lunch before the show.
Ongoing
"Dream On," new work by Montserrat painting professor Barbara Moody, will be exhibited through March 20 in the Schlosberg Gallery, 23 Essex St., Beverly. The exhibit and all related programs are free to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 978-921-4242, ext. 3.
"Keepers of Tradition: Art and Folk Heritage in Massachusetts," will open May 18 and run through Feb. 8, 2009, at the National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington. The exhibition will feature over 100 works by 70 Massachusetts artists who preserve and revitalize deeply rooted traditions. Funding for the exhibit is provided by Bank of America, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the National Heritage Museum, and the National Endowment for the Arts. An ambitious series of performing arts programs will also be presented in conjunction with the exhibition. A schedule will be available at www.nationalheritagemuseum.org. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 781-861-6559.
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"Singing in Colors: The Art of Maria Termini" will be on exhibit through April 11 at the McCoy Gallery in the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. North Andover. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. An artist reception will be March 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 978-837-5255 or email raymondd@merrimack.edu.
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Watercolor artists are encouraged to participate in the Tewksbury Community of Artists group watercolor exhibit from March 6 to April 1 at the Tewksbury Public Library, Tewksbury. An opening reception for the artists and their guests will be March 8 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Entry is three pieces per person for nonmembers at $5 per piece, 5 pieces per person for members of TCA at no charge. To participate, call Elaine at 978-658-4981 or email craftygal11@msn.com.
Teaching Matters! exhibit through July 28 in the Halle Library Archive & Museum Gallery at Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Barbara Broudo 978-232-2257.
"Impermanence," photography by Shelley Zatsky, will be on exhibit from March 7 through May 2 at the Elizabeth A. Beland Gallery at the Essex Art Center, 56 Island St., Lawrence. An opening reception will be held on March 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on March 21 and April 21. For more information, call Cathy at 978-685-2343 or e-mail cathyessexartcenter@yahoo.com.
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Whistler Museum of Art will exhibit rare 19th- and early 20th-century works that spotlight some of New England's outstanding representational artists including Charles H. Allen, John I. Coggeshall, Walter L. Dean, Charles Demetropolis, Emile A. Gruppe, Aldro T. Hibbard, Lester G. Hornby, Louis Kronberg, Thomas B. Lawson, David Dalhoff Neal, William McGregor Paxton, William Preston Phelps, Arthur P. Spear and Sarah Wyman Whitman. Peter Kostoulakos, a local expert on restoration, will be speaking briefly about restoring artwork at the reception. The talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session. These works will be on display from now to April 19.
Woodworking classes: "Hand Planes & Wireless Routers" will be offered March 8 through April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon and again on Oct. 25 through Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Andover Historical Society. The six-week course is designed to meet the needs of woodworkers, from the novice looking for an introduction to traditional woodworking skills to the advanced woodworker. Novices will learn from the instructors and the more advanced students. Novice students can make a basic, introductory project, such as a foot stool or candle box, from pre-milled stock. The cost for the course is $60 for members, $75 nonmembers. For more information, call 978-475-2236 or visit www.andoverhistorical.org.
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Antique Auto Raffle: The Andover Historical Society will raffle off a fire-engine red 1981 380 SL Mercedes Benz Coupe convertible with only 75,000 miles. It has an eight cylinder, 3.8 liter engine, automatic transmission, power steering brakes and windows, and air conditioning. Included in the package are two sets of rims and tires, a black soft top and a red hard top. A maximum of 250 tickets will be sold at $100 each. All proceeds support the educational mission of the Andover Historical Society. Credit card orders may be placed by calling 978-475-2236 or by faxing the information to 978-470-2741. The winning ticket will be drawn on June 15 and the winner need not be present to win. Faxed ticket orders must be recieved by June 1. For more information, call 978-475-2236 or visit www.andoverhistorical.org.
Photography exhibit on Urban Renewal will be on display through March at Unviersity of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Lowell History, Morgan Cultural Center, 40 French St., Lowell. The Jackson/Appleton/Middlesex urban renewal efforts are gaining momentum, promising changes to the landscape of three of Lowell's neighborhoods. Photographer Jessica Hosman, a U-Mass Lowell fine arts graduate, captured images of the areas in a series of black and white photos. For more information, call 978-934-4997.
"It's Getting Hot in Here" will be on exhibit through April 5 in the Montserrat College of Art Gallery, 23 Essex St., Beverly. Free to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 978-867-9604 or visit www.montserrat.edu/galleries.
"Wedded Bliss, the Marriage of Art and Ceremony" will be on display from April 26 through Sept. 14 at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. General admission to the museum is $13 adults, $11 seniors, $9 students. Special exhibitions may require an additional fee. For more information, call 866-745-1876 or visit www.pem.org.
"Cat Club Challenge" will be ongoing on the second Saturday of every month at one80 Sports & Fitness, 226 Andover St., Wilmington. Participants will be tested in standard assessments including the vertical jump, 5/10/5 "Pro Agility," chin ups, 10, 20 and 40 yard dash and 5 hop bound. Food and beverages will be provided. Fitness testing is free. For more information, call 978-658-1999.
Ongoing at PEM
Drop-in Yoga classes on Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Art Studios. Cost is included with museum admission. For more information, call 978-745-9500 ext. 3043.
Exhibits: "Stage Idols" now through Jan. 25, 2009 in the Japanese Kabuki Theater; "The Art of Maori Tattoo" now through Feb.1, 2009; "Wedded Bliss: The Marriage of Art and Ceremony" April 26 through Sept. 14; "Life Boat" Nov. 8 through March 1, 2009; "To the Ends of the Earth: Painting the Polar Landscape" Nov. 8 through March 1, 2009; "Accidental Mysteries" through Jan. 27; "Origami Now" through June 8; "Gateway Bombay" through Dec. 7; "Perfect Imbalance: Exploring Chinese Aesthetics" through May 19, 2009; "Of Gods and Mortals: Traditional Art from India" ongoing; "Intersections: Native American Art in a New Light" ongoing; "All of My Life: Contemporary Works by Native American Artists" ongoing.
Peabody Essex Museum is located in East India Square, Salem. Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed New Year's Day. Museum admission is $13 adults, $11 seniors, $9 students. For more information, call 866-745-1876 or visit www.pem.org.
Two person show for Kathleen Hooks, painter of atmospheric landscapes and Larry Preston, painter of still life in the classic representational style, at the Churchill Gallery, 6 Inn St. Newburyport. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, call 978-462-9891 or visit www.thechurchillgallery.com.
"Elements of Art Education," an exhibit showcasing Art Education graduates of Montserrat College of Art. The exhibition can be viewed during gallery hours, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, email ristuben@gmail.com or dianeayott@comcast.net.
New England Classical Singers, a regional group of singers devoted to the presentation of demanding and interesting choral music, holds tryouts and rehearsals Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. at South School in Andover. 978-465-0181 or 978-857-3067 or www.newenglandclassical.org.
Newcomers Club of the Andovers holds a coffee the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at Panera Bread, Route 114, North Andover. Gathering is geared toward new members, but established residents who are interested in joining or volunteering for the club are welcome. Kids are also welcome. For information, call Vickie Gallant at 978-809-7404 or Heather Ryan at 978-794-7926.
Andover Choral Society is seeking additional voices for the upcoming concert season. Group rehearses every Monday at 7:20 p.m. at Christ Church on Central Street and performs at the Rogers Center for the Arts. For more information, call 978-682-0196 or visit www.AdoverChoral.org.
Andover Great Books Group, meets second and fourth Tuesdays, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., to discuss book of the week. Memorial Hall Library, Andover. Call Jean McGreehan at 603-667-9610.
Downtown Women's Club, professional network of women, meets first Wednesday of each month at Glory, 19 Essex St., Andover. Free; open to public. Visit www.downtownwomensclub.com or call Jennifer Tortorella at 978-270-8060.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wingate at Andover, 80 Andover St., Andover, and every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 58 Peters St., North Andover. Visit www.foodaddicts.org or call 781-321-9118.
Men's woodcarving group, meets Mondays at 9 a.m. at Andover Senior Center, 36 Bartlet St., Andover. 978-623-8321.
Merrimack Valley Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), providing support, education, and advocacy, meets the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Andover, 6 Locke St., Andover. Co-facilitators are Bob Zimmerman and Rev. Ralph Galen. Call 978-475-4454, or send an e-mail to PFLAGinAndoverMA@aol.com.
Treble Chorus of New England auditions for the youth choir for children ages 6 to 18. Joining the youth choir provides children with an opportunity to learn about fine choral music of all periods. Rehearsals held Mondays in Andover. To schedule an audition time, call 978-837-5461 or e-mail to anovello@treblechorus.com.
Embroiderers Guild of America, meets third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Dedicated to teaching and preserving needlework as an art form. Tewksbury Congregational Church, 10 East St., Tewksbury. Call Rosemary Carter at 781-893-0959 or mvc-membership@neonflamingo.com
Lawrence Heritage State Park indoor and outdoor guided tours exploring the history of Lawrence. Free; all welcome. Reservations required. 1 Jackson St., Lawrence. 978-794-1655.
Lowell Opera Company holds rehearsals every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Ave., Lowell. New members welcome; auditions not required. 978-441-6926 or www.operalowell.org.
Merrimack Toastmasters Club, meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St., North Andover. Call Bill Cashman at 978-475-0721.
Merrimack Valley Camera Club, meets every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 72 Elm St., North Andover. Call 978-686-0900.
Merrimack Valley Chorus, a women's a cappella group, rehearses every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Wilmington Arts Council Building, 219 Middlesex Ave. (Route 62), Wilmington. Call Kate at 978-692-1843.
Merrimack Valley Townsmen Barbershop Chorus, rehearses Mondays at 7 p.m. at All Saints Church, Bellevue Ave., Haverhill. No experience necessary. 978-688-5306.
Methuen Community Band, rehearses every other Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. All instruments and skill levels welcome. Methuen High School, 1 Ranger Road, Methuen. Call Lori at 978-794-1973.
North Parish Quilters, meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., September through June. New members welcome; guest fee $5. Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., North Reading. Call Susan Reichter at 978-475-6973.
North Reading Community Chorale welcomes new members and rehearses Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 235 Park St., North Reading. Free membership. Call 978-664-4800 or visit www.nrcc.us.
North Regional Theatre Workshop, rehearsals every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at First Church Congregational, 26 Pleasant St., Methuen. Singers and dancers ages 18 and older welcome. Call 978-681-0355 or visit www.nrtwinc.com.
Printing Museum contains world's largest collection of antique printing, typesetting and bindery machines. Includes extensive printing collection of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $5. 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover. 978-686-0450.
Skirts and Flirts Square Dance Club dances held every Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Shawsheen Elementary School, Shawsheen and Hopkins streets (Route 12), Wilmington. 978-658-4022.
Stompers Country Line Dance Production holds dances every Wednesday and Sunday, 7 to 11 p.m. at GuestHouse Inn & Suites, exit 47 off I-93, Methuen.
Toastmasters International meets second and fourth Mondays of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. at Haverhill Public Library. Improve your public speaking skills. All welcome. www.friendlypersuasion.org.
Turkey Town Trotters Square Dance Club meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, Sutton Street, North Andover. 978-682-3280 or 978-682-2403.
