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May 28, 2026 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
The Good Shepherd Soup Kitchen at Lazarus House provides freshly prepared hot meals for more than 300 people a day at breakfast and lunch sittings. Volunteers serve food to the individuals who stop in for a hot meal and socialization. 4th Thursday of each month...with 4 volunteers from The Rotary Club of Andover. 260 Park Street (Corner Park and Exchange); Lawrence, MA
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Andover Project Updates
May 29, 2026
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Jun 03, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The District Learning Assembly originally scheduled for April 22 has been rescheduled to June 3. It is the District grants qualification seminar, which trains Clubs on applying for in utilizing District managed grants in their communities and global grants throughout the world. Attendance by two Club members at the seminar automatically qualifies a Club.
The assembly provides motivation, networking opportunities and specialized training to strengthen Club administration, service projects, membership and annual grant qualification.
Key Reasons for the Importance of District Assembly:
• Leadership Development: It trains incoming Club Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers and Committee Chairs, equipping them with the skills needed for their roles.
• Strategic Alignment: Participants learn about the new Rotary International President's theme and the District Governor's goals, helping align local efforts with global initiatives.
• Networking and Exchange: It brings together Rotarians from across the District, fostering fellowship and the sharing of new ideas to make Clubs more effective.
• Foundation and Project Training: The Assembly provides essential training on the Rotary Foundation, grant management and youth protection, enabling Clubs to execute successful projects.
• Club Success Factor: Full representation and participation in the district assembly are often key predictors of a Rotary Club's success for the year.
The training is generally geared toward incoming leaders and Committee Chairs to prepare them for their term, ensuring a smooth transition and increased, sustained impact at the Club level.
Registration for June 3rd will be available soon on the District 7930 website. Cost $45. A great introduction to Rotary for all new members!
Meeting location for June 3rd: Four Points Sheraton, 1 Audubon Road in Wakefield.
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Championships in Robotics!
Jun 05, 2026
Established in 2009, the Andover Robotics Club is a student-run organization in Andover, Massachusetts, that specializes in the construction of robots for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). The club has about 75 active members and is led by a student board of officers that keeps it running behind-the-scenes. The club has three co-ed teams, 5273 ARC Thunder, 24256 ARC Sandstorm and 4410 ARC Lightning, as well as one all-girls team, 10331 ARC Hailstorm. During the FTC season, members build, code, and CAD a robot and complete community outreach with the goal of making STEM more accessible in the community. Learn about their championship work and witness a live demonstration! |
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Andover's Boards & Committees: The Design Review Board
Jun 12, 2026
The purpose of the Design Review Board is to advise applicants for projects involving new construction, exterior alterations and large signage in the General Business and Mixed Use Districts, and to review all new municipal structures and signage. And, at the discretion of the Planning Board, the DRB shall also review applications for special permits in the ID2 district as well as major non-residential projects in LS, OP, and IG districts. But how does it work? Who is the DRB? What are they working on now? Come to the meeting and find out! Jonathan Fournier, Chair of the DRB, is an architect with over 24 years of local and international experience in practice, and is the Principal and Founder of Studio Re-Built. An architectural practice that aspires to serve the underserved, and focuses on the renovation and reuse of commercial, community, and multi-family residential buildings. The studio sees a world where our built environment is responsible, respectful, and humane. They are problem solvers who believe that architecture is about engaging people, and advocating for the right of every community to have an affordable place to find ‘joy’, to ‘live’, and consider ‘home’. |
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Service Dogs For Veterans
Jun 19, 2026
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2026 - 2027 Andover Rotary Year Begins
Jul 10, 2026
At this meeting only the Rotary Club and their guests will meet at The Event Space Andover 1 Dundee Park Drive, Suite 5, Andover |
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Rooted in Service: Reintroducing Andover Garden Club, a Civic Leader for the next 100 Years
Jul 17, 2026
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