The Birds of Winter at Memorial Hall Library

Visit MHL this January for several exciting events.

Brush the snow off your feathers for two seasonal bird programs at Memorial Hall Library this January.  Local penguin expert and award-winning author, Dyan deNapoli will speak about the world’s largest animal rescue, and author, naturalist, and photographer John Rockwood will give a multi-media presentation on the Winter Birds of New England.  Fly over to Memorial Hall Library this January for an exciting programming series! The Great Penguin Rescue on January 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm.  Please register for this program at mhl.org/eventcalendar or 978-623-8401, x31.  Snow date January 29. While working as a Senior Penguin Aquarist at Boston’s New England Aquarium, Dyan flew to South Africa to help supervise the rehabilitation of 20,000 penguins …

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Halloween Weekends: Parties, at Night at the Museum and More

Looking for Halloween and autumn events this weekend? Check out this roundup of things to do across Massachusetts this Thursday through Sunday.

This is Halloween! 'Tis the season when happy haunts begin to materialize and grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize. Of course there's plenty to do in Salem, the Halloween Capital of the World, but there's plenty of local events happening, too. Here's a roundup of local Halloween and autumnal events taking place in and around Andover on Thursday, Oct. 25, Friday, Oct. 26, Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28. SALEM Fangtasm: A True Blood Bash: This Halloween, Bon Temps is coming to Salem! Join Go Out Loud in dressing up as your favorite True Blood folklore character: vampires, werewolves, fairies, witches, shapeshifters, zombies, annoying white girl or obligatory shirtless male in celebration of Salem’s biggest gay Halloween …

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Senior Citizen Events

Which President Had the Most Clever Campaign Slogan?

The Andover Senior Center is providing many different programs outside the realm of your typical Council on Aging.

The Senior Center staff want wish all a Happy New Year and thanks for helping make 2010 an accessible and fun year at the Andover Senior Center for so many. Here are some upcoming events for the start of 2011. This column is written by program director Karen Payne-Taylor and those with any questions can call 978-623-8321. Buttons, Banners and Bumper Stickers – A Look at Presidential Campaigns Through the Years: Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 2:30 p.m. $2. Join Richard Padova, instructor in the Global Studies Dept. at Northern Essex Community College, as he takes you through three centuries of presidential campaigns and elections.  "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" and "I Like Ike" will be among the slogans, both in support and in opposition of candidates, …

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Senior Citizen Events

Exploring the Haiku and Organzing Your Life

These are upcoming events at the Andover Senior Center.

Happy, happy holidays to all and thanks for helping make 2010 an accessible and fun year at the Andover Senior Center for so many. Check out some of the upcoming events at the Andover Senior Center! Please call or email Karen Payne-Taylor with any questions: 978-623-8321. Andover Senior Center (ASC), 30 Whittier Court, Andover.  Pre-registration required for all events.  Open to entire community, pending space. Call for information: 978-623-8321. This is compiled by senior center program director Karen Payne-Taylor. Say 'Goodnight' to Insomnia: Tuesday, December 21, 9:30 a.m. The cost is $3 for this event that is intended to help you sleep better and feel better. This is a two-hour experiential technique-based workshop. Please pre-…

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Senior Citizen Events

A Movie Matinee And a Computer Group

Disney's "A Christmas Carol" with Jim Carrey will be offered tomorrow afternoon at the Senior Center.

Here are upcoming events at the Andover Senior Center (ASC), 30 Whittier Court, Andover.  Pre-registration required for all events.  Open to entire community, pending space. Call for information: 978-623-8321.  Movie Matinee is scheduled for Monday Dec. 13 at 1 p.m.  Disney's "A Christmas Carol" with Jim Carrey is the selection. This is a free event. Computer Users Group is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. The session will cover email and browsers.  Call to register and give your email for future groups.  It will be held at Memorial Hall Library. This is a free event. High Tea and History is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 15; 2 – 3 p.m. Held at the Andover Historical Society , 97 Main Street:  "The Big Screen in Andover."  RSVP…

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Five Things to Do This Weekend

Here five things to do this weekend in Andover or North Andover.

Here are five things to do this weekend in Andover or North Andover. They events for both adults and children, alike. An Afternoon With Mrs.Claus Parents can bring their children to have their pictures taken with Mrs. Claus at the Champion Factory, a North Andover gym specializing in both fun and educational activities. The event is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the gym located at 595 Chickering Road, North Andover. Artisans will also be selling their crafts during the holiday activity. Refreshments are provided as well as a raffile. Saturday Crafts at the Historical Society The Historical Society is inviting the community to come by the society's house to explore their museum and take part in weekly craft …

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