Andover Service Club Wraps Up a Busy 2014

Welcomes ladies of all ages to serve the community

By Mary Ofenloch, ASC president
Andover Service Club Wraps Up a Busy 2014

This past year, 2014, was a very busy and productive one for the Andover Service Club (ASC). The ovens of the ASC ladies produced delicious homemade goodies for the numerous bake sales held throughout the year, such as the Thanksgiving Pie Sale, bake sales on Town Meeting and Election Days, Fourth of July pie sale […]

Andover’s American Legion Post 101 is Back!

Needs veterans of all wars to join

By Bill Leber, Post 101

As I reported in the previous edition of the Beacon, Andover’s American Legion Post 101 was under pressure to increase membership and activities or be subjected to losing its charter. At its meeting in December, Post 101 decided to make an effort to increase the membership by contacting the many veterans who were invited to the […]

WCA and Wilmot Garden Club Present Free Program

The dahlia lady shares her knowledge of dahlias

Press release
WCA and Wilmot Garden Club Present Free Program

Emily Cleaveland, “The Dahlia Lady,” will present “Dazzling Dahlias” from 1:30 to 3 PM on Sunday, February 15, at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn, 64 Village Road, Wilmot Flat. The WCA and the Wilmot Garden Club are sponsoring this free program. Cleaveland, a resident of Springfield and owner of By Design Dahlias, has […]

Senior Luncheon at Wilmot’s Red Barn on February 19

Marc Davis talks about running the Grand Canyon

Press release

The next Senior Luncheon at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn will begin at noon on Thursday, February 19. The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society sponsors these popular social events in conjunction with the WCA and Community Action Program (CAP) in Concord, which provides food and support services for seniors in Merrimack County. ​Marc Davis […]

Plymouth Village Water and Sewer Installs Solar Array

A model partnership for future projects

Press release

A coalition of energy-minded locals has turned an empty lot in Plymouth into one of the largest solar electric arrays in the state, creating a model partnership for future projects. The ground mounted 121-kilowatt system consisting of six rows of 440 solar pv panels is online and projected to generate a quarter of the annual […]

Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice, February 2015

Programs and events

Press release

Monday Feb 2nd FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/GLUCOSE CLINIC/ASK A NURSE PROGRAM Lebanon Sr. Center 10 Campbell St, Lebanon 10 AM – 12 PM Info: 603-526-4077 WIDOW TO WIDOW SUPPORT GROUP New London Office 107 Newport Rd, New London 10 AM – 12 PM Info: 526-4077 Tuesday Feb 3rd FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/GLUCOSE CLINIC/ASK A NURSE PROGRAM New […]

Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities at LRGHealthcare

Need for volunteers at Franklin Hospital

Press release

Does the thought of frigid weather and being cooped up inside in the days and months ahead sound discouraging? Avoid cabin fever this winter and join the great team of volunteers at LRGHealthcare! We invite you to make a difference in the lives of local patients while enriching your own life. The Volunteer Program at […]

Living Well with a Chronic Health Condition

Franklin workshops January 28 through March 4

Press release

Would you like to increase your energy and better manage your health? If you or someone you live with has an ongoing health concern such as chronic pain, diabetes, or arthritis and would like to learn how to better manage this health concern so that you can do the things you want to do, you […]

Annual Meeting of Kearsarge Chamber of Commerce

New board members installed

Press release

A good crowd of business professionals turned out for the annual meeting of the Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce and enjoyed refreshments and networking with one another. New board members installed for the upcoming year are: President: Patrick Miller of Eastern Propane Oil; President-elect: Cheryl Johnson of The Maples at Warner; Secretary: Barbara Lassonde of […]

Winter Events at The Fells

Indoor and outdoor programs

Press release

House Plant Hospital Wednesday, February 4, 1-3pm Master Gardener Nancy Jachim helps you ‘doctor’ your ailing house plant! This workshop will teach you pruning techniques; working with effective growing media; and how to deal with house plant insects and diseases. Bring your beloved ailing plant(s) for diagnosis and suggested remedies. Requested donation $10. Advance registration […]