Winter is coming and the pets need your help
The Franklin Animal Shelter wants to remind you that most of our cats and dogs are enjoying a cozy winter in a loving home. Unfortunately, not all animals in our area are as lucky. Some suffer from hunger, neglect, cruelty, and abandonment. The Franklin Animal Shelter provides a place where Good Samaritan rescuers, area police, and those no […]
Jen White is one of the teachers
Jen White of Andover is one of several Colby-Sawyer instructors who have organized a Permaculture Design Certification Course at Colby-Sawyer College this spring. This course is especially useful for homeowners, planners, design professionals, community organizers, farmers, and gardeners. It is adapted to a wide variety of learning styles and is presented via lecture, images, video, […]
Events and activities for December
December 2015 Programs and Activities Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45 AM We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Come visit over an endless cup of coffee! French Discussion Group First and Third Monday at 4:15 PM Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language […]
Events and activities for December
December 2015 Programs and Activities Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45 AM We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Come visit over an endless cup of coffee! French Discussion Group First and Third Monday at 4:15 PM Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language […]
Saturday, December 5 is the big day
The ninth annual Webster Wildcats PTO Holiday Fair will be held from 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, December 5, at the Webster Town Hall on Route 127. This year’s event features many new and returning craft and art vendors, plus the ever-popular raffle with theme gift baskets and donations from area businesses. Bring […]
Featured in Donald Hall's "Lucy's Christmas"
In November 2012, Yankee magazine published a story about the Christmas Pageant put on at the South Danbury Christian Church that had been written about by Donald Hall in his children’s book Lucy’s Christmas. During “the season of light and promise,” the article said, this pageant has become “enshrined as a community event.” As it is […]
With entertainment from SKIT
The December Senior Luncheon at the Wilmot Community Association in Wilmot Flat will feature special holiday keyboard and vocal music by Susan Cancio-Bello. She was the music director of SKIT’s recent “Best of Burt (Bacharach, that is)” musical and is a member of the group, Folk Fusion. Don’t miss the chance to schmooz with friends […]
Community-based sustainability major planned
In 2014, Colby-Sawyer College received a $160,750. two-year grant from the Davis Educational Foundation. The grant was created by the late Stanton Walker Davis and his wife, Elisabeth, upon his retirement as chair of Shaw’s Supermarkets. The grant supports innovations by faculty and staff that improve educational outcomes while decreasing costs. Chair of the Davis […]
AARP Tax-Aide program starts January 15
AARP’s Tax-Aide program is looking for volunteers for tax preparation in New London and Andover. Presently, we have 12 volunteers. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. You don’t need to be an AARP member or be a retiree to volunteer. “The AARP Tax-Aide program is a wonderful resource for the American taxpayer,” said Ron Koron, […]
Trees, wreaths, and wall hangings in this annual fundraiser
The Franklin Opera House presents the third annual Festival of the Trees December 4,5,6 If you’ve never visited The Franklin Opera House take advantage of this event to experience the majestic ambiance of the theater. For the festival, the Opera House will be energized with Holiday Spirit and jam-packed with dazzling Christmas trees, wreaths, wall […]