Sock Hop Back By Popular Demand

November 1 at the Grange Hall in Danbury

Press release
Sock Hop Back By Popular Demand

Come rock and roll to ’50s and ’60s music. The Blazing Star Grange Sock Hop in June was such a success that Carl Hultberg is setting up his turntables again and bringing his huge collection of 45s to spin some classic rock tunes at the Blazing Star Grange Hall on Saturday, November 1, in Danbury […]

Andover Congregational Hosts Craft and Bake Sale

November 22 from 8 AM to 1 PM

By Sandy Miller, Andover Congregational Church

Work on the Andover Congregational Church steeple should be completed by the time you read this article. The rain slowed progress slightly. A big “Thank you!” to John and Joyce Bourdon and their “friends” for their hard work on this project. Our next undertaking is a revamping of the Church parking lot. Plans have been […]

Andover Service Club Plans a Busy November

Raffle tickets for gift basket available

By Mary Ofenloch, President, ASC
Andover Service Club Plans a Busy November

The second meeting of the Andover Service Club (ASC) in their new venue at the Highland Lake Grange Hall took place on October 8. Business reports were made, refreshments were served, and guest speaker Jane King presented an informative program on Energy Medicine. The Bake Sale at the rail trail Run and Ride for the […]

ASC Thanksgiving Pie Sale Coming to Circle K

Service Club raises money for scholarships

By Margo Coolidge, Andover Service Club

It’s pie time! Delicious (and convenient) homemade pies will be for sale just in time for Thanksgiving on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 25 and 26, from 11 AM to 6 PM at the Circle K convenience store in Cilleyville. There will be an assortment available – first come, first served – for $9 apiece. Each pie is lovingly made by a member […]

Blazing Star Grange’s Winter Market Opens November 1

Breakfast and lunch at the Bistro

Press release

Saturday, November 1, marks the opening Winter Market day for Blazing Star Grange’s eighth season of bringing farmers, crafters, and local producers together with the local community that wishes live a buy-local life. To celebrate, a market bag toting Grange colors and market information will be gifted to each and every customer (while supplies last) […]

Andover Boy Scouts Planning Plenty of Adventures

Scuba, canoeing, winter camping ... and more!

By Doug Bent, Scoutmaster
Andover Boy Scouts Planning Plenty of Adventures

The start of the school year also brings the start of Boy Scouts for the 2014-15 year. Any boy who has finished the fifth grade or is 12 or older is welcome to join. Meetings are Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Annex (formerly the Hamp House) unless otherwise noted. The first meeting was held on […]

Andover Service Club Says Good-Bye to Joyce Egge

Pie sales coming up in November

By Mary Ofenloch, President, Andover Service Club
Andover Service Club Says Good-Bye to Joyce Egge

On Wednesday, September 10, the Andover Service Club (ASC) met at the Highland Lake Grange Hall for the opening session of its 56th year of service to the community. After welcoming returning members and a guest, the Executive Board presented longtime member Joyce Egge with a farewell gift as she and her husband, Bill, begin a […]

AF&G Annual BBQ Served Almost 200

Chinese auction goes smoothly

By Amanda Gross, AF&G volunteer

There’s nothing like a summer barbecue, especially one you don’t have to prepare yourself! The Andover Fish and Game Club (AF&G) was pleased to provide a delicious, inexpensive meal to almost 200 locals at its annual Famous Beef Barbecue on August 23. A Chinese Auction, as always, followed the meal. The auction went much more […]

Andover Congregational Hosts Courses, Speakers, and a Bake Sale

Church and Sunday School at 9:30 AM

By Sandy Miller, ACC

Work on the Andover Congregational Church (ACC) steeple continues under the direction of John Bourdon. He has a bird’s eye view of the village from way up there – scary to watch! The East Andover Village Preschool building was recently painted on the outside, and new duct work for the furnace is planned to be installed […]