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🌱 Patch AM: Discover the easy Andover forest walk that still delivers big views.
Coming up: Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 on the Andover Patch calendar
Hey there, Andover! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Discover the easy Andover forest walk that still delivers big views.
Also on today's calendar: Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 76, low: 69.
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Easy Massachusetts Walks Under 2 Miles For Anyone Who Wants Views, Not A Workout (takingthekids.com) — Harold Parker State Forest in Andover makes this list of ten short, scenic Massachusetts walks under two miles, offering easy pondside and forest strolls close to home. The guide also points you to other low-effort, high-reward spots across the state, from Walden Pond to coastal paths, perfect for relaxed outings with family or friends without a strenuous workout. 
📸 Around Andover
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Andover
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★ Featured events ★
- Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 →
Oak & Iron Brewing Co., 18 Red Spring Rd, Andover
12:30 pm - Tango! Tango! →
West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Rd, Andover
4:00 pm - Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball →
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
7:00 pm - Awakening The Power of The Heart →
Best Western Plus New Englander, 1 Rainin Rd, Woburn
8:30 am
Saturday September 12
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Free Intro. To Tai Chi Class →
South Church in Andover, 41 Central St, Andover
10:00 am - Jodi Lew-Smith, Author of Asa James →
Andover Center for History & Culture, 97 Main St, Andover
1:00 pm - "The Rise and Fall of New England Almshouses and Poor Farms" lecture and book signing by author Jod →
Andover Center for History & Culture, 97 Main St, Andover
1:00 pm - Free Intro. To Tai Chi Class →
South Church in Andover, 41 Central St, Andover
10:00 am - Jane Cairns, Author Of Exalted Objects →
Oak & Iron Brewing, 18 Red Spring Rd, Andover
6:30 pm - Exalted Objects - Lecture and Book Signing by Andover Author, Jane Cairns →
Oak & Iron Brewing Co., 18 Red Spring Rd, Andover
6:30 pm - Robb Center Health & Wellness Fair →
30 Whittier Ct, Andover
9:00 am - September Acorn Trivia →
Oak & Iron Brewing Co., 18 Red Spring Rd, Andover
6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
📣 Andover Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Boston Cancer Patients Lose Dana-Farber Coverage as MGB Drops It From Medicare Advantage
Source: hoodline.com https://share.newsbreak.com/jitvx16m (Nextdoor Lovejoy Rd/Abbot St)
- Merrimack Valley YMCA posted a job opening for Lifeguard-Day Shift in Andover. Apply here.
- LAZ Parking posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - Andover, MA in Andover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Andover here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lawrence
- JUST ONE STATION: Security video of crash involving 2 police cruisers in Lawrence - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com)
- Undercover trafficking operation leads to major fentanyl bust in Lawrence (shrewsburypost.com)
- Wednesday Night's Pivotal Patriot: All Eyes on Will Campbell as Seahawks Attack (athlonsports.com)
North Andover
- Watts Water Technologies, Inc. $WTS Stake Lowered by Paralel Advisors LLC (marketbeat.com)
Boxford
- No. 3 Field Hockey Falls to No. 4 Christopher Newport, 6-1 (babsonathletics.com)
Ok Andover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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