Lawrence Rotary (and Lawrence Rotary Interact) are hosting a car wash on Saturday 10/3, at the Greater Lawrence Vocational Technical School here in Andover on River Road.

They're hoping a few Andover Rotarians can help out.  Andover Interact members will also be there supporting our friends/neighbors.  Great opportunity to collaborate with a neighboring Rotary Club, and also get to know some of our Andover High Interact students.

RevFest is Coming on Saturday, October 3

On Saturday, October 3rd, Andover will step- back in time to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in true epic style. Hosted by Andover Celebrates America 250 in partnership with the Andover Center for History and Culture, the festivities kick off at 11 AM in the Park and run throughout the day, with something for every generation.

Looking for 4 volunteers 8:00-10:00 to help set up tents, tables and chairs for this great event.
(Experts at setting up tents that volunteered to help set up the 250 tents at Andover Days especially welcome/encouraged to help!)

Details:     Colonial Artisan Fair

Step into the 1700s with hands-on demos from master craftspeople: blacksmithing, gunsmithing, broom making, lacemaking, leatherworking, printing, flax processing, medicinal herbalism, and more. Don’t miss the colonial fencing demonstration, swords included.

The Cowasuck Band of the Penacook/Abenaki
A rare and special appearance featuring an authentic museum-style display of artifacts, traditional toys, and furs.

Prescott’s Battalion in Concert
The sounds of the Revolution come alive with 17th- and 18th-century music that would’ve been playing when the country was born.

Meet the Armies
Meet historically accurate Continental and British Army reenactors (Danvers Alarm List Company and His Majesty’s Royal Artillery, 7th Company, 3rd Battalion 1777) and learn what life on the march was really like.

Abbot Tavern, Reimagined
The beloved old Elm Street tavern rises again, right in the Park. Grab a craft beer or glass of wine, snack, test your history knowledge at trivia, hear a talk on Revolutionary-era cocktails, and more.

Walk Through History
Take a guided stroll down Chestnut Street to the Rose Cottage, South Church, and Bicentennial Park.

Fun for the Whole Family
Live music, food trucks, bounce houses, a balloon artist, face painting, lawn games, and plenty more to keep every age entertained.

And the celebration doesn’t stop at the Park—Main Street merchants are joining in, so the party spills right into downtown Andover.  

The festivities will continue into the evening in The Park and the surrounding Municipal Xomplex. More surprises are on the way:  check back at andoverma.gov/250th as we add new activities and events.

Come celebrate 250 years of America, Andover style. We’ll see you there!

Special Offer for Rotarian's and Friends 
 

Voices of Hope Gala ~ The Beat Goes On

North Shore Theatre ~ Saturday, October 3 ~ 6:30 p Auction | 7:30 p Performance

Andover Rotarian and Voices of Hope Founder, Greg Chastian, cordially invites you to join Voices of Hope for their performance of The Beat Goes On at the North Shore Theatre.

Enjoy 60's hits for tomorrow's hope!

Enter discount code VOH20 and save 20% off the ticket price. 
To purchase tickets, CLICK HERE or scan the QR code in the image. 

Lazarus House Food Pantry (aka St. Martha’s Food Pantry) supplies healthy groceries to roughly 2,000 families each Wednesday..
The Pantry offers a dignified shopping experience, allowing choices and greater independence and planning. Volunteers distribute food at a specific “station”.

1st Wednesday of each month...with 4 volunteers from The Rotary Club of Andover

Lots of standing.  LIght lifting (No heavy lifting required).

Help Fight Food Insecurity in Our Community

Food insecurity continues to affect many individuals and families in Andover and throughout the Merrimack Valley.

Our community partner, Neighbors in Need, is looking for volunteers to assist with its weekly Food Pantry at the Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover.
This food drive is held weekly on Thursday afternoons (Help from 3:45-5:30).

Volunteers are needed to:

• Carry food boxes
• Move food using carts
• Staff the food distribution tables

Your time will make a real difference for local families in need.

Family, friends and community volunteers are all welcome! Thank you for helping us put Service Above Self into action!

About Keith Taverna:

Mr. Taverna is a familiar face in our schools and community. He was appointed as superintendent in June 2026 after serving as interim superintendent from March through June 2026. He brings extensive experience in educational leadership, school finance, and district operations.

Prior to his appointment as superintendent, Mr. Taverna served as Andover Public Schools’ Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Finance from 2022 to 2026, overseeing the district’s financial and administrative functions and supporting the alignment of resources with the district’s strategic priorities.

Before joining Andover, Mr. Taverna spent 12 years with Danvers Public Schools, where he held several leadership roles, including Interim Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Personnel. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Administration from Worcester State College in Worcester, Massachusetts, earned in 2007. Mr. Taverna holds Massachusetts licensure as a Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and as a School Business Administrator.

About Jimmy D’Andrea:

Entering his third year as principal, Mr. D’Andrea has helped strengthen a sense of community at Andover High School. Drawing on 25 years of experience in public education, he successfully led the school through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation process during the 2025–26 school year, reaffirming AHS's commitment to continuous improvement and high academic standards.

Through his active engagement with students, families, and staff, both in person and through social media, Mr. D’Andrea has fostered strong school connections and visibility. In recognition of his leadership and commitment to the school community, the AHS Class of 2025 honored him with the Distinguished Citizen Award at graduation, making him the first principal to receive the recognition.

Prior to joining Andover, he served as principal of Cheltenham High School, located just north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before his work in Cheltenham, he spent 15 years in Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, where he held several administrative leadership roles, including principal of Kingsview Middle School for four years and principal of Northwest High School for five years.

Mr. D’Andrea began his career in education at Anacostia Senior High School in Washington, D.C., where he served as a biology and chemistry teacher, ninth-grade team leader, and academy coordinator. In 2006, he was named The Washington Post Teacher of the Year for Washington, D.C.

Mr. D’Andrea earned a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, master’s degrees from George Washington University and the University of Illinois Chicago, and a graduate certificate in school administration and supervision from Johns Hopkins University.

Lazarus House Food Pantry (aka St. Martha’s Food Pantry) supplies healthy groceries to over 1900 families each week. The Pantry offers a dignified shopping experience, allowing choices and greater independence and planning.

On Mondays, Volunteers help unload food delivery truck, and may help stock shelves too.

2nd Monday of each month...with 4-5 volunteers from The Rotary Club of Andover

(On Holiday Weeks...the Tuesday AFTER the 2nd Monday)

Help Fight Food Insecurity in Our Community

Food insecurity continues to affect many individuals and families in Andover and throughout the Merrimack Valley.

Our community partner, Neighbors in Need, is looking for volunteers to assist with its weekly Food Pantry at the Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover.
This food drive is held weekly on Thursday afternoons (Help from 3:45-5:30).

Volunteers are needed to:

• Carry food boxes
• Move food using carts
• Staff the food distribution tables

Your time will make a real difference for local families in need.

Family, friends and community volunteers are all welcome! Thank you for helping us put Service Above Self into action!

Michael Cummings is a retired business leader whose 35-year career spanned environments from start-ups to mature B2B companies.  He held roles from General Manager to COO and CEO.   Most recently, Michael was COO of SparkCharge, a well-known cleantech start-up in Somerville which provides remote charging services for electric vehicles.  Prior to that, he was Vice President of Operations for a clean water start-up in Watertown.    Earlier in his career, Michael held leadership positions in paper, packaging, glass converting, printing, rubber processing, custom stationery, and industrial service firms. 

Michael prepared for his business career with a BA in Economics from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.    Prior to attending HBS, he spent five years in the Army as an active-duty Field Artillery Officer.  This included tours in South Korea and various U.S. states.   During his last assignment, Michael helped to start up--and then commanded--the Army’s first Multiple Launch Rocket System unit.  

Michael and his family have lived in Andover for almost 20 years.   He and Louise, his wife of 38 years, have three adult sons.    

Walk to End Alzheimer's

1300 participants...300 team...and they need some help from Andover Rotarians!
Andover Rotarians:  Parking Attendants!  Help make sure the cars arriving get parked safely.
8 openings for parking helpers; 10 openings for walkers
Parking Attendants 7:00 am-10:00 am
Please work with the parking captain to help direct people into empty spots and keep the lot flowing efficiently throughout the morning.
There is a "Volunteer Check-in Tent, then see Al or Rich to get matched to a parking team

Walkers:  Arrive around 9:00, and finish about 12:00

Schedule of Events 

5:30 am                   Walk Site Setup Begins

7:45 - 8:15 am        Sponsor and Vendor Set up 

8:30 am                  Site is Open and Walkers Welcome

9:40 am                  ZUMBA Warmup at Stage

9:45 am                  Promise Garden Ceremony Begins

10:00 am                Walk Kicks Off

11:30-12:00 pm      Walkers Return to Walk Site

12:30 pm                Festivities come to a close for another year!

Location:

Help Fight Food Insecurity in Our Community

Food insecurity continues to affect many individuals and families in Andover and throughout the Merrimack Valley.

Our community partner, Neighbors in Need, is looking for volunteers to assist with its weekly Food Pantry at the Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover.
This food drive is held weekly on Thursday afternoons (Help from 3:45-5:30).

Volunteers are needed to:

• Carry food boxes
• Move food using carts
• Staff the food distribution tables

Your time will make a real difference for local families in need.

Family, friends and community volunteers are all welcome! Thank you for helping us put Service Above Self into action!

2nd Annual NuBingo Fundraiser!

Join us on Thursday, October 22 for our
2nd Annual NuBingo Fundraiser at the Lawrence Elks Lodge!

If you joined us last year, you know what a fantastic evening it was—great prizes, lots of laughs, and a room full of friendly competition, all while supporting the Rotary Club's service projects and charitable initiatives. Thanks to the enthusiasm of our players and supporters, last year's event was a tremendous success, and we're looking forward to making this year's even better.

Tickets are available NOW: CLICK HERE. 

Questions? Contact President Ken Feyl.

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Thank you to our sponsors:

Prime Insurance Services • Aha! Financial • Meredith Mondejar, REMAX Partners
The Savings Bank • LYF Architects
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We look forward to seeing you for another fun-filled night of NuBingo!

Enjoy getting to know our newest members as they give their classification talks! 

Our confimed lineup is: Bob Decelle, Buzz Stapczynski, Joel Timm and Shawn Williams 

Help Fight Food Insecurity in Our Community

Food insecurity continues to affect many individuals and families in Andover and throughout the Merrimack Valley.

Our community partner, Neighbors in Need, is looking for volunteers to assist with its weekly Food Pantry at the Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover.
This food drive is held weekly on Thursday afternoons (Help from 3:45-5:30).

Volunteers are needed to:

• Carry food boxes
• Move food using carts
• Staff the food distribution tables

Your time will make a real difference for local families in need.

Family, friends and community volunteers are all welcome! Thank you for helping us put Service Above Self into action!

Melissa Marrama is a longtime community advocate and volunteer dedicated to helping people in need. Through The Magic Barn, she has built a grassroots network that connects donated food, clothing, household goods, supplies, and services with families and individuals who need them most.

What began as a commitment to helping people during difficult times has grown into an ongoing community effort serving families in crisis, people experiencing homelessness, veterans, new arrivals, shelters, seniors, children, and frontline workers. Melissa’s role often goes far beyond collecting donations—she coordinates pickups, deliveries, volunteers, organizations, and resources to make sure that what is donated actually reaches someone who needs it.

The Magic Barn operates on a simple philosophy: if someone has a need and someone else has a resource, find a way to connect them. Melissa describes it less as an organization and more as a community of people who believe that helping one another can create a little bit of magic every day.

Today, The Magic Barn continues to be powered by generosity, volunteers, donated goods, countless deliveries, and Melissa’s determination to keep finding ways to help

Andover Rotary's own Paul Mercandetti will share his experience on Honor Flight. 

Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit organization comprised of independent hubs working together to achieve the Honor Flight mission. In furtherance of this common goal, we have the enormous privilege of showing our nation’s veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve.

Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, remember the fallen, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans. Honored veterans always travel free of charge, thanks to generous donations to our organization.

Sharon Marrama is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Connor’s Kindness Project, where she has grown a small grassroots effort into a regionally recognized
nonprofit serving thousands of children across New England. With vision and compassion, she developed CKP’s programs, the Kindness Kits and the Be Kind
Challenge by building strong partnerships, guiding volunteers, and inspiring communities to act with kindness.

Sharon’s leadership has been key in sustaining growth, expanding impact, and creating a culture that uplifts children facing adversity.