Andover Congregational Church, June 2016

Fundraising for Grange Hall restoration continues

By Sandy Miller, Andover Congregational Church

Andover Congregational Church’s Plant and Bake Sale, held on May 7, was very successful. We realized over $600 from this annual event. Special thanks to Ginny Newton for heading up this event. Again, we thank John and Joyce Bourdon and Lloyd Perreault for updating the wiring in the Highland Lake Grange Hall and tending to other […]

Jessica Price is New Treasurer at Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry

Press release
Jessica Price is New Treasurer at Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry

Jessica R. Price, AAP, of Salisbury, has been appointed to the position of Treasurer of the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry, located at “the little brown church”, or the St. Jude’s Episcopal Church building, on Central Street in Franklin. Ms. Price began her duties on April 21, after her unanimous acceptance by the Board. As […]

New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family, May 2016

Two Andover members attend annual Spring Fling

By Judy Perreault, NHCHF
New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family, May 2016

Two members from Andover’s Halcyon Seekers chapter of the New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family (NHCHF) attended the state NHCHF Spring Fling held at Fox Forest in Hillsborough. The theme was Woodland Wonders, and members could come in a costume related to nature. Thirteen of the attendees came in costume. We had a moose, […]

Local Church Launches “Buckets and Crock Pots” Project

Partners with Franklin food pantry

Press release

The Grace and Hope Community Church (GHCC), a mission church located in Andover, has received a grant to fund a summer mission project. GHCC is extremely excited to join with the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry (TRIFP) in Franklin, making this a joint venture for us with enormous expectations toward success. Heather Makechnie, Board President […]

Gubernatorial Candidate to Attend Andover Democrats’ Meeting

Mark Connolly in town on June 27

Press release

Andover area voters are invited to a reception to meet Mark Connolly, Democratic candidate for Governor, on Monday, June 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Andover Barn at the Highland Lake Inn in East Andover. The evening is organized by the Andover Democrats and is the first in a series of events that […]

Andover High School Reunion Moves to Winslow State Park

Anyone who attended AHS is welcome on July 9

By Judy Perreault, AHS '53

The Andover High School Reunion will be held this year on Saturday, July 9, starting at 10 AM. This year there will be a changed of venue – instead of South Danbury, reunion attendees should gather at the northwest picnic area in Winslow State Park on the side of Mount Kearsarge in Wilmot. The official […]

Andover Institute to Tour Tucker Mountain Schoolhouse

Sunday, June 12 at 1 PM

Press release

A guided tour of Andover’s own “little red schoolhouse,” arranged specially for Andover residents and their guests, will be offered at 1 PM on Sunday, June 12, on the schoolhouse site at the end of Tucker Mountain Road in East Andover. The tour, arranged by the Andover Institute and the Andover Historical Society, is open […]

ASC Arts and Crafts Event Raises Over $875 for Scholarships

Spring Luncheon at 74 Main on June 8

By Mary Ofenloch, ASC Interim President
ASC Arts and Crafts Event Raises Over $875 for Scholarships

Gail Barton was one of over 30 fine artists and talented craftspeople who dazzled the crowd attending the Andover Service Club’s first “Welcome Spring” Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on May 7 in the AE/MS gym. The event raised funds for the Service Club’s Merit Scholarship Fund. Photo: Charlie Darling May was a very […]

COA Chapin Senior Center, June 2016

Programs and events

Press release

  Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45am 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 Mondays at 4:15pm Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language skills and have fun. Participants at […]