$43,848 to 89 area households in 2013
Kearsarge Regional Ecumenical Ministries (KREM) assisted 89 households on 118 occasions in 2013, providing $43,848 in support. Board members and area clergy reviewing 2013 activity at KREM’s annual meeting in March noted these levels of need continue to rise compared to previous years. Provision of heating fuels, the largest assistance category, nearly doubled from $10,233 […]
May 25 in Franklin
The Franklin Animal Shelter of Franklin is planning its first annual 5K Race/Walk. The race/walk will be held on Sunday, May 25 at 10 AM. The premier sponsor of the event is Eptam Plastics, headquartered in Northfield. The race/walk starts at the Paul Smith Elementary School in Franklin, 41 Daniel Webster Drive. Registration is $25 […]
NHEC, Northway Bank lead the challenge
At a ceremony attended by New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan, officials from the New Hampshire Electric Co-op and Northway Bank capped one of the largest-ever fundraising campaigns for the New Hampshire Food Bank with the presentation of a check for $258,427. The NHEC and Northway Bank Food Bank Challenge was launched in September 2013 with […]
Saturday, March 29, from 2 to 4 PM
Author of "What Bears Have Taught Me" speaks on April 11
The Speaker Series at the South Danbury Church continues its Friday night programming with a new season, optimistically dedicated to Spring. “Whatever the weather actually is,” says Kathy Neustadt, one of the series’ organizers, “we have some great evenings coming up, with interesting people and fascinating topics.” The talks begin at 6:30 PM, light refreshments […]
Exhibit visits Colby-Sawyer April 9 through 12
Colby-Sawyer College will host the annual New Hampshire Clothesline Project for the 19th consecutive year. The Clothesline Project is a display of t-shirts with written messages and illustrations demonstrating the impact of sexual, domestic, and mental abuse. Created by survivors of violence and those close to them, the shirts represent the need to “break the […]
May 10 event will celebrate Mother's Day
Plans are underway for the 10th annual Choose Franklin Community Day, sponsored by the Franklin Rotary Club, which will be held on Saturday, May 10 at Odell Park in Franklin. The event will begin with a parade at 10 AM which will step off at Franklin High School and proceed easterly to downtown, turning on […]
Light meal at 6:30, entertainment at 7
The Speaker Series at the South Danbury Christian Church is turning Friday nights into a “hot spot” on our cold and snowy winter landscape, and the March schedule promises more of the same. “We have a great roster of presenters, talking about timely and interesting topics” explains Kathy Neustadt, one of the series’ organizers, “and […]
Must be Level 2 certified
LRGHealthcare is actively seeking Reiki practitioners for our new Volunteer Reiki program. Reiki is a non-intrusive healing technique that complements medical treatment. LRGHealthcare will proudly offer Reiki services in our Hematology/Oncology Unit, Surgical Services at Lakes Region General Hospital and Franklin Regional Hospital, and upon request. Reiki can activate the body’s natural ability to heal. […]
April 17 at the WCA Red Barn
The last springtime Senior Luncheon before taking a summer break will take place at noon on Thursday, April 17, at the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) Red Barn in Wilmot Flat. The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society sponsors these popular outings in conjunction with the WCA and CAP in Concord, which provides food and support services for […]