Andover Community Hub Hosts First Senior Lunch
By Larry Chase
Beacon Holds First Annual Golf Tournament
All proceeds benefit The Beacon
Press release
The Beacon is holding its First Annual Golf Tournament, on May 20, at Country Club of New Hampshire in North Sutton! All proceeds will be donated to The Beacon to help ensure our local newspaper will continue to provide the kind of community support we have come to expect and enjoy. Foursomes will be established […]
Earth Week Celebrations Return to Andover for Fourth Year
Celebrate Earth Week, April 15– 22
Press release
Earth Day is celebrated every year worldwide on April 22. On this day, organizations and individuals focus on educating the public regarding ways to promote more eco-friendly habits and lifestyles, as well as actively going out into their communities and doing volunteer work that will both enhance their communities and make their local environments healthier […]
Notice to Friends of The Andover Community Hub
By Ken Wells
Three years ago, The Andover Community Hub undertook the “Come on In” Capital Campaign, the intent being to raise funds and execute three specific projects: • Install a new roof • Improve accessibility through a new entrance ramp • Develop a new kitchen for building and community use. Through the generous contributions of many community […]
March Coffeehouse was a Great Night!
Press release
GriefShare Bereavement Group to Begin at The Andover Hub
Begins Monday, April 22, 6:30–8:30 PM
Press release
An eight-week bereavement support group sponsored by the Andover Community Church will begin on Monday, April 22, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, at The Andover Community Hub, 157 Main Street. It’s open to anyone dealing with a loss in their lives, and offers help and encouragement for participants in rebuilding their lives after the death of […]
Andover Service Club Gives Tribute to Volunteers
National Volunteer Week is April 14–21
By Nancie Jacobson
It was during a visit to the thrift shop next to AE/MS shortly after my husband and I moved to Andover that I first became acquainted with the Andover Service Club (ASC) and their long history of service to the community. Since 1958, ASC members have answered the call from neighbors in need, raised funds […]
Beacon Announces Red Sox Tickets Raffle Winners
By Ty Morris
This winter The Beacon held a Red Sox Opening Day Raffle, which included two tickets for the opening game against the Baltimore Orioles, at Fenway Park, on Tuesday, April 9, and a $100 gift certificate to nearby Cask N’ Flagon for pre- or post-game brews and snacks. We are happy to announce that the winners […]
News from Andover Fish & Game Club
Derby results and upcoming rabies clinic
By Rich Gross
The Andover Fish & Game Club’s Kids Ice Fishing Derby, on February 24, on Eagle Pond in Wilmot, went very well. Registered were 39 kids, and 20 fish were caught (17 pickerel, 2 perch, and 1 trout). The trophy winners were: Longest Pickerel, Colin Szilagyi, 25” (a beauty); 2nd Longest Pickerel, Dillon Laroche, 22½”; 3rd […]
Willa Coroka of The Magpie’s Apprentice to Speak
Andover Garden Club, Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 PM
By Chris Dixon
Please join the Andover Garden Club as Willa Coroka visits us for a second time and presents another in her series of great programs — this time on companion Planting. Willa hails from Chester, New Hampshire, and is a seasoned gardener, propagator, and an engaging and energetic speaker. Come hear about plants that when planted […]