Here’s the Andover News weekly rundown of government meetings, events and activities happening in Andover. Send us details of your event for inclusion in the Andover News Calendar.
PICK OF THE WEEK: How to Grieve the Loss of a Pet (Virtual), Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Author E.B. Bartels will discuss her new book, “Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter,” in this Zoom webinar. Contact Memorial Hall Library at 978-623-8400 for more info and to register.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
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MONDAY, AUGUST 15
Government Meetings
6 pm: Board of Health
7 pm: Select Board at Bancroft Elementary School
Things To Do
9 am: Quilting Group at the Robb Center
9 am: Sunrise Singers at the Robb Center
9:30 am: Stop the Bleed at the Robb Center.
10 am: Stories on the Steps for ages 0-5 at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
10 am: Non-Fiction Book Club at the Robb Center.
10:30 am: Morning Book Discussion Group (virtual). Contact Memorial Hall Library at 978-623-8400 for more info.
1 pm: Monday Matinee at the Robb Center.
1 pm: Short Stories at the Robb Center.
1:30 pm: Family Caregiver Support Group at the Robb Center. Registration required: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
2 pm: Ping Pong at the Robb Center.
3:30 pm: Book Bingo (ages 6-10) at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
7 pm: The College Search with Jennifer Hagopian (teens, adults) at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
Government Meetings
6 pm: Greater Lawrence Technical School Committee
6:30 pm: Preservation Commission
7 pm: Conservation Commission
Things To Do
8 am –4 pm: Billiards at the Robb Center.
9 am: Comfort Critters at the Robb Center.
9:30 am: Wiggle Words for ages 0-2 at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
9:30 am: Virtual Dementia Dialogues on Zoom. Hosted by Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register for link.
1 pm: Mah Jong, Social Bridge at the Robb Center.
1:30 pm: Cooking Workshop at the Robb Center.
3 pm: Suncatcher Mosaics (teens) at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
3:30 pm: Camp Read Aloud (Grades K-1) at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
4 pm: Tie Dye Tuesday at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-840 to register.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
Things To Do
9:30 am: Wiggle Words for ages 0-2 at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
9:30 am: MA Library Collaborative 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group via Zoom. Contact Memorial Hall Library at 978-623-8400 for more info.
10:15 am: Little Listeners for ages 2-5 at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
1:30 pm: Warning Signs of a Stroke Presentation at the Robb Center.
3 pm: Snow Cones on the Roof Deck (teens). Contact Memorial Hall Library at 978-623-8400 for more info.
5:30-8:30 pm: Live music on Post Office Ave. with Mystic River Trio (Yella/Gati Thai/Elm Square Oyster)
6 pm: Concert in the Park featuring The Stumps, corner of Bartlett and Chestnut Streets.
7 pm: How to Grieve the Loss of a Pet (virtual). Hosted by Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register for link.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Government Meetings
8:15 am: Andover High School Building Committee
8:45 am: Revenue and Expenditure Task Force
7 pm: Investment Commitee
Things To Do
9 am-6pm: Craft Sale at the Robb Center.
9:30 am: Wiggle Words for ages 0-2 at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
10:15 am: Little Listeners for ages 2-5 at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
10-11:30 am: Blood Pressure Clinic at the Robb Center.
10 am: Dull Men’s Club at the Robb Center.
2:30 pm: Survival Bracelets (teens, adult) at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
3:30 pm: Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 6-12) at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 for info.
4 pm: Senior Programs at the Robb Center. Ping Pong & Billiards, 4-8 p.m.; Fitness Room, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Yoga for Older Guys & Gals, 4 p.m.; Yoga with Andrea, 5:30 p.m.; Chinese Brush Painting (through July 21). Call 978-623-8320 to register.
4 pm: Summer Science with Miss Kate (Ages 5-8) at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
6 pm: Downtown Summer Music Series in the front plaza outside of Old Town Hall, 20 Main Street.
6:30 pm: Campfire Stories (Ages 0-5) at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
Government Meetings
8 am: Permanent Town Building Advisory Committee
8 am: Economic Development Council
9 am: Conservation Commission Special Meeting
Things To Do
2:30 pm: The Nature Artist’s Eye Exhibit Reception at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 for info.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Things To Do 9 am – 1pm: Annual Car Show to Benefit Melmark New England
10 am: Stories on the Steps for ages 0-5
10 am-2pm: Andover Farmers Market
2 pm: Legomania (Ages 5+) at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
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