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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas From North Andover Patch
A joyful one to you and yours.
It's Christmas! Rather than go through a list of what's open and what's closed in town (pretty much almost everything is closed, except a few convenience stores and restaurants), I thought I'd take this morning post to wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas in the spirit of the season. It's easy to be wrapped up in the shopping, the planning, the decorating and, of course, the stress. But it's also important to take this day to reflect on the meaning of the day. In Christianity, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the savior of mankind, born at night in a humble manger -- because there was no other place in Bethlehem for the humble Mary and Joseph to stay -- and born to bring the light of hope to a dark world…
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
Dining Out This Christmas?
North Andover's restaurant scene offers plenty of delicious meals even on Christmas.
Are you eating out this Christmas? If so, you’re lucky to be living within such an active restaurant scene. North Andover’s restaurants will be lively for the Christmas festivities; numerous restaurants are opening their doors to hungry patrons. Here are three places you can enjoy your Christmas Dinner with friends, family, and no dishes to do! 1. China Blossom This trusty mainstay has been a constant in North Andover since 1960, and it knows that ravenous restaurant goers need a great meal on Christmas. On Christmas Eve, the kitchen will be open from 11:30am to 9:30pm. They will have a limited holiday menu that you can find by clicking here. It features pretty much everything you could want from a Pu Pu Platter ($20.95) to Almond Guy Ding…
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
Have You Finished Your Christmas Shopping?
It's 72 hours til Christmas morning. Are you done? If not, where locally do you plan to go for last-minute gifts?
If you celebrate Christmas and still have shopping to do, this is crunch time. Just three days left until Christmas morning. Retailers are happy this year because of the way the calendar falls. It provides an extra full day of shopping versus last year, when Christmas Eve fell on a Saturday. So tell us, North Shore. Are you done shopping? If not, where will you be going this weekend and Monday? Here are links to stories Patch has done about go-to-places in our towns and cities for last minute Christmas shopping: Tell us about your favorite local businesses for last-minute gifts.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Adopt a Wreath
Help make the town beautiful this Christmas season.
The holiday season is almost here, and the North Andover Holiday Decorating Committee is seeking donations. For $65, you can sponsor 4-foot holiday wreaths, adorned with red velvet bows, to be hung on telephone poles Main Street and on the street lights at the Olde Center. Wreaths will include each donor's name, business, dedication or memoriam on the pole below the wreath. Pole locations are available on a first-come basis. Send check, wording for acknowlegement and preferred location to: Holiday Decorating Committee, c/o Rosemary Smedile, 65 Greene St., North Andover MA 01845 Donations to replace American flags for patriotic observances would also be greatly appreciated. For more information, call 978-689-2949.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
VIDEO: All I Want For Christmas Is...
Some local fitness people tell us what they want for Christmas.
Hear what these fitness buffs are asking for this year for Christmas. Kristin Hodder, Dean Tridenti and Charlene Morin take a break from training at Fitness For You to share their Christmas desirables. And if you have a fitness lover on your list, consider this idea from Ali Mandalinci -- the Vita-mix blender -- a high powered, small appliance that helps to incorporate nutritious fruits and vegetables into your diet in many more ways than just a fruit smoothie.
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Mike bioloski
6:28 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Five Things To Do This Holiday Season
Mark your calendar for these fun, festive and local events and activities.
Tis the season and if your calendar is already bursting at the seams, consider these holidays inspired events and activities being held all around town. Taking time for yourself and your family to enjoy the wonders of the season is likely the best gift we can give ourselves during the hustle and bustle of the season. Find time to fit in these entertaining occasions that will help make this holiday season a memorable one. Saturday, Nov. 26 –The Annual Santa Parade will take place at 12 p.m. beginning at the North Andover Middle School. Don’t miss this ideal way to get in the holiday spirit. Saturday, Dec. 3 – A North Parish tradition since 1958, The Red Bow Fair at the North Parish Church will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring holiday…
kathy Stevens
10:15 am on Monday, November 21, 2011
Red Bow Fair (12/3) has pictures with Santa (10-1) and 26 crafters. more ›
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Knights Falter in Finals
North Andover’s Cinderella run in 2010 Christmas Tourney falls short in tear-jerking 63-60 loss to Andover.
Even the mighty Scarlet Knights of the gridiron were insulted at Lawrence High School on Thursday night. "Let's play football," chanted the Andover High School students who boast a superior, Division I athletic arsenal. Andover, like an older brother, stifled it's less experienced adversary in the final game of the 2010 Greater Lawrence Christmas Tournament with a heartstopping 63-60 win at Lawrence High School. After recovering from a 15 point deficit, North Andover came within a single point of Andover in the final minute. "There was a level of decisiveness in our play that picked up," said North Andover head coach Mike McVeigh, mastermind behind the defending Cape Ann League champions. Andover head coach David Fazio said, "A little …
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
No Consolation for Outmatched Knights
Girls hoop squad falls to 52-41 to Lowell, takes fourth in annual Greater Lawrence Christmas Tourney.
For a team to accomplish anything, it must first endeavor some adversity throughout the course of a season. For the 2010-11 edition of the North Andover girls basketball team, that time is now. "It was a tough day for the Knights," said North Andover head coach Susan Breen. The Knights fell 52-41 to the Red Raiders of Lowell High School Wednesday night with third place in the annual Greater Lawrence Christmas Tournament on the line at Methuen High School. The disappointment for North Andover came courtesy of the Lowell defense which kept North Andover in check all evening. "We had a tough time getting going," said Breen. "Their defense was just smothering," she said. "They ripped the ball out of our hands… give them a lot of credit." …
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Knights Shine in Semifinal Showdown
A 58-50 win over Greater Lawrence Tech. puts North Andover in the Christmas Tournament final against Andover.
When he was in his 30s, North Andover's head basketball coach Mike McVeigh was in his third year coaching the squad and muscled his team to a victory in the Christmas Tournament final. The year was 1984 and the opponent was Andover. The 2010 edition of the Christmas Tournament will feature the first ever rematch of the '84 final on Thursday night as the Scarlet Knights came away with a 58-50 victory over the Reggies of Greater Lawrence Technical High School on Tuesday night. Behind a 23 point and 8 rebound performance from junior Zach Karalis, North Andover clinched a berth in the finals for the first time since 1998. "I've got a bunch of kids who I absolutely feel deserve it," said McVeigh. North Andover controlled the pace and the …
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Scrooge
1:11 pm on Monday, December 24, 2012
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