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.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1
Happy New Year! Here’s what’s open and closed in Andover on the holiday.
Holidays/Seasonal
11 am: First Day Hike at Ward Reservation
11:30 am-3 pm: “Hangover Brunch” at 34 Park. Reservations are recommended (978-409-2445).
MONDAY, JANUARY 2
Holiday observed. Trash collection on regular schedule, Memorial Hall Library and most government offices closed.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3
Government
8:30 am: Andover School Committee SubCommittee on Policy
At Memorial Hall Library
3 pm: Teen Weekly Activity: Lego
Sports
6:30 pm: Dracut at AHS girls basketball
7 pm: AHS boys basketball at Dracut
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4
Government
7 pm: BallardVale Historic District Commission
At Memorial Hall Library
7 pm: Nonfiction Book Group
Virtual Events
9:30 am: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
7 pm: YA Author Talk- Maureen Johnson and Jennifer Lynne Barnes
Sports
4:30 pm: AHS boys and girls indoor track vs. North Andover (Reggie Lewis Center)
6 pm: AHS wrestling at Billerica
7:10 pm: AHS boys hockey vs. St. John’s Prep (Breakaway Ice Center)
8 pm: AHS girls hockey vs. Matignon (Stoneham Arena)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5
Government
6:30 pm: Zoning Board of Appeals
Community
9:15-11 am: Andover News Publisher’s Office Hours at Town Market Andover (429 South Main Street). This is a chance to drop in, say hello, ask questions, make suggestions or register complaints. Just look for Dave Copeland, the big bald guy buried in a laptop. Event details on Facebook.
At Memorial Hall Library
3:30 pm: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (MS group)
7 pm: All About Vinegar with Emily Makrez
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6
Government
8:30 AM: Preservation Commission Site Visit – 139 Shawsheen Rd
9:00 AM: Preservation Commission Site Visit – 3 Crenshaw Lane
At Memorial Hall Library
3 pm: Super Smash Bros. for Teens
Sports
TBD: AHS boys swimming at Central Catholic
7 pm: Central Catholic at AHS boys basketball
7:30 pm: AHS girls basketball at Bridgewater-Raynham
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
Sports
10 am: Multiple schools at AHS wrestling
5 pm: AHS girls hockey at Methuen
6:40 pm: AHS boys hockey vs. Westford Academy (Skate 3)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
At Memorial Hall Library
1 pm: Board Games Club
Send us details of your event for inclusion in the Andover News Calendar.