o register for programs with the Danvers Recreations office or for more information, visit Town Hall, 1 Sylvan St., second floor; call 978-777-0001, ext. 3094; or visit www.danversrec.com.

Little Hoopsters meets at Highlands School Gym. Saturday morning sessions begin Nov. 12 at Highlands School from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost is $55 per session and includes a T-shirt.

(Little Hoopsters Basketball for girls and boys in grades 1 and 2 will introduce basketball with age appropriate activities, at Smith School gym beginning Monday, Nov. 14, 3-4 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.

Kids Crafts, an arts and crafts program for 2-4 year olds and an adult, will be offered for four weeks on Monday mornings at 9:45 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. for 45 minutes. Class is $36 and begins on Monday, Nov. 21.

A shopping trip to New York City will be offered on Friday, Nov. 25. An escort will assist with suggestions and directions around the city. Cost is $50.

Pick-up basketball will be offered for men, ages 20-35 Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. at the Holten-Richmond Gym starting Thursday, Dec. 1. Cost is $54 and includes a reversible basketball tank top. The program runs until March 16.

A trip to see the New England Patriots play the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo, featuring Niagara Falls and the 23rd annual Winter Festival of Lights, will be offered Friday, Dec. 9 to Sunday, Dec. 11. Cost is $383 and includes roundtrip motor coach, accommodations in Niagara Falls, two breakfasts, two dinners, and reserved seating at the football game. Participants may visit Rossi Glass Works, Niagara's new casino, a Friday night parade and fireworks display.

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