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.