One winner each day in January
The Andover Lions Club has announced the winners in its January calendar raffle: Wesley John, $350 Bill, $100 Susan O’Connel, $150 John Wentworth, $100 Dominic, $50 Kris Minard, $50 John Wentworth, $50 Walter Scott, $50 Susan Whalen, $100 Susan O’Connel, $150 Bill Corliss, $100 Arlene Camp, $50 Ivy Cowles, $50 Barbara Neslinson, $50 Sue Norris, […]
Learn Spanish or brush up forgotten skills
All are welcome to join the new Spanish class being offered on Monday evenings at the Bachelder Library in East Andover, whether new to Spanish and wanting to learn the basics, or already having some Spanish background but wanting to practice rusty skills. Co-sponsored by the Andover Institute and the library, the Spanish class meets […]
Latest project of ACA
A new 88-page edition of the Andover Business and Resource Directory is to be mailed to all Andover postal addresses in early February. Compiled by volunteers of the Andover Community Association (ACA), the directory is an updated version of a similar booklet titled Our Town, published in 2009 by the Andover Service Club. In addition to providing contact information for […]
PASTA supports grandparents and others
Are you raising a grandchild, niece, nephew, or other relative’s child? Relatives raising a second generation bring unique challenges, and you deserve some support! You’re cordially invited to attend the Parenting a Second Time Around (PASTA) group. This group is a support for those that are parenting children other than theirs after having parented their […]
Win a get-away to Highland Lake Inn!
Happy Valentine’s Day wishes from the folks at the Franklin Animal Shelter. Once again, the Franklin Animal Shelter is celebrating St. Valentine’s Day with a raffle of a romantic evening to share with your sweetheart. This year’s prizes include a One Night Stay, including wine and chocolates, at the following locations: first prize – Common Man […]
Compiling a list of experiences with VA
There have been many stories nationally of the failings of the Veterans Administration (VA) for health care and support for veterans. There are some reports of long waiting periods for medical appointments, loss of paperwork, and delay in action on disability applications and other business. Andover’s American Legion Crosby-Gilbert Post 101 is concerned with whether there […]
Donate items or buy some on January 23
Community collaboration has garnered four organizations to team up to bring you bargains at the sixth annual Town-wide Indoor Yard Sale. Bargain shop for gently-used, “recycled” items on Saturday, January 23, from 8 AM to 1 PM at three different locations. Cleaning out after the holidays? These four organizations will accept even more donations. These […]
Exceeding the 100% level
Entertainment follows with Judy Lowe
The next Senior Luncheon in Wilmot will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, January 20, at the WCA’s Red Barn. These fun get-togethers are held at the Wilmot Community Center’s Red Barn on the third Wednesday of the month through April. Immediately following the meal, local actor Judy Lowe will get the New […]
Jack Flanagan and Greg Moore to speak
The Merrimack County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 13, at 6 PM at The Draft Sports Bar and Grill, 67 South Main Street, Concord and host the following speakers: State Representative Jack Flanagan will present his exploration as a candidate for the Second Congressional District. Greg Moore, Americans For Prosperity, will […]