Sock Hop Fundraiser Coming to Blazing Star Grange Hall

Saturday, June 7, at 7 PM in Danbury

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Dig out that poodle skirt or find those old khaki pants, then polish your saddle shoes and slick back your hair before heading out to the Sock Hop at the Blazing Star Grange Hall on Saturday, June 7, in Danbury. And before you do, be sure to stop by the Danbury Country Store, where there’s […]

Andover High Reunion on Track for July 12

Bring your memorabilia and gather in South Danbury

By Judy Poblenz Perreault, AHS '53

Time is fleeting, and our reunion is only a month away. We have to keep repeating the time and date so we don’t forget, which seems to be something I do frequently lately. Save Saturday, July 12, and plan to meet at the Ordway Recreational Area in South Danbury at 10 AM. Don’t forget to […]

Andover Energy Group Minutes, April 29, 2014

Presentation on "Community Solar" concept

This meeting constitutes AEG’s May meeting. New Hampshire Solar Garden LLC presentation and discussion, Andrew Kellar. The speaker described the evolution of his business and noted that he was now pursuing opportunities to provide support to communities as they begin to look at Group Net Metering. This approach is sometimes referred to as Community Solar. […]

Relay for Life Celebrates Cancer Survivors, Raises Funds

All-night event at KRHS on June 20 to 21

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You are invited to see how our community is fighting cancer locally. Every year your friends, neighbors, and co-workers come together at the Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee Relay For Life. You don’t have to be an athlete or a long distance walker or runner. You just have to care and want to help others in the community […]

TRIP Center Events, June 2014

ON THE ROAD AGAIN 2014 SHOP AND LUNCH IN CONCORD Monday, June 9th at 8:30 AM Enjoy shopping local stores and lunch at a restaurant of your choice in Concord. Transportation cost is $2.00 and must be paid at time of sign up. Lunch is your responsibility. No refunds will be given. Sign up at […]

Franklin Animal Shelter: Pet of the Month, June 2014

Tom needs a mellow new home

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Franklin Animal Shelter: Pet of the Month, June 2014

This handsome guy is Tom! Tom came to the shelter after his previous owners moved and left him behind. Tom is about seven years old. He is neutered, litter box trained, and up-to-date on all his shots. Tom is a bit shy, but he is learning to be more trusting of people. He is quite […]

Proctor Community Service Groups Help Out at WCA

Spring clean-up at the Red Barn and at Patten Park

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Proctor Community Service Groups Help Out at WCA

Twelve students and two instructors from Proctor Academy in Andover assisted the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) on May 3 with spring landscape clean-up at the association’s two properties in Wilmot. At Timothy Patten Park on Shindagan Road, the students raked the lawn and beach, moved picnic tables, and floated and secured a raft. Workers at […]

Kellie St Jacques Heads a Relay for Life Team

One of many Andover participants over the years

By Kellie St Jacques, for the Beacon

Hello! My name is Kellie St Jacques, team captain of the Relay For Life Team at New London Hospital. We are called the NLH Health Nuts. I have lived in Andover all of my life, and I am glad to share with you my connection with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Kearsarge/Lake […]

Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice, June 2014

Programs and activities

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Monday June 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 June 3rd FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/GLUCOSE CLINIC/ASK A NURSE PROGRAM New […]

LRGH Needs Volunteer Drivers for Courtesty Cart

Six-passenger golf cart operates May to October

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Spring is here, and summer is right around the corner, which means the Lakes Region General Hospital (LRGH) Courtesy Cart is ramping up its shuttle service, and drivers are needed. The LRGH Auxiliary purchased the six-passenger golf carts to serve as a free Courtesy Shuttle to transport patients and visitors from their parking spaces to […]