On Saturday, October 1, the 8th Annual Fitchburg Forge-In will showcase blacksmiths of all skills competing against one-another to determine the region’s best blacksmith. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park, located off Boulder Drive in Fitchburg. Come out for this exciting event and experience the old world thrill [...]
Rally your support and come out for the 1st Annual Live Laugh Love for Kristen 5K Road Race and Walk. On Saturday, October 8, the road race will begin at 10 a.m. at the Billerica Irish American Club, located at 616 Middlesex Turnpike in Billerica. Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to partake [...]
Bubbling potions, crazy concoctions, hysterical laughter – no, this isn’t a scary movie, it’s Mad Science! The Windham Senior Center, located at 3 North Lowell Road in Windham, will host two Mad Science workshops on Wednesday, October 5. The program provides children of all ages an educational and entertaining science seminar to get them thinking [...]
Tracing your family history can be as difficult as it is rewarding. Learn more about yourself and your ancestors at the Derry Public Library this month! Located at 64 East Broadway in Derry, the library will host three Genealogy 101 information sessions over the next several weeks. Utilize the resources that the library has to [...]
The Merrimack Valley is such a historic, influential region that we can forget just how many important roles our community has served. The Chelmsford Public Library will debut its latest program, the “Cultural Road Show,” on Monday, September 26 at 7 p.m. This free program will feature local Lowell museums, providing exhibits and demos within [...]
Haverhill’s Italian Festival will feature an authentic afternoon of fun, excitement and cuisine. Sponsored by Trinity E.M.S., the Italian Festival will take place along the Riverwalk, located behind the Tap Restaurant at 100 Washington Street in Haverhill. This year’s festival is scheduled from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., with plenty of live music, games, contests and, [...]
Bicycles reduce traffic, harmful emissions and promote a healthier lifestyle. As with all driving, safety should always be your first priority. The Tewksbury Police Department will be hosting a Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair on Saturday, October 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Walmart parking lot, located at 33 Main Street in [...]
Fall is here, and with it comes leaf piles, windy days and chilly mornings. Warm jackets are essential to New England weather, but some families are unable to support this cost. Fortunately, the Knights of Columbus hosts its annual “Coats for Kids” drive to provide needy families with the outerwear necessary to stay warm this [...]
Hailed as “the fall’s biggest street fair,” Andover Day is taking over on Saturday, September 24. Vendors will have booths offering food, coupons, games, prizes, and much more. Presented by the Andover Business Center Association, with more than 100 featured businesses, organizers are expecting more than 6,000 people to attend.
This year’s event will feature New [...]
Londonderry will be hosting its 11th Annual Family Safety Day on Saturday, September 24. Scheduled from noon to 4 p.m., community leaders, firefighters and safety professionals will be at Matthew Thornton Elementary School, located at 275 Mammoth Road in Londonderry, to assist in car safety, medical advice and much more!
Firefighters will be checking car seats [...]
