Andover Congregational Undertakes Important Building Projects

Donations to help repair historic buildings are welcome

By Sandy Miller, Andover Congregational Church
Andover Congregational Undertakes Important Building Projects

Don’t forget the Andover Congregational Church’s (ACC) annual flea mart and bake sale on Saturday, August 30, on the Andover Village Green from 9 AM to 2 PM. Refreshments will also be for sale, and a bouncy house will be available for appropriate aged kids. Now that the work on the bell cradle of the […]

Andover Energy Group Minutes, August 7, 2014

Condensed from draft minutes

Attending: Vicky Mishcon, Janet Moore, Andy Prokosch, Jeff Dickinson, Steve and Gisela Darling, Pecco Beaufays, Larry and Susan Chase, Sophie Viandier, Maria Glorioso, Sarah Simonds, Dave Harris, Bill Spear, Nancy Teach, Alan McIntyre, Marj Roy, Mario Ratzki, Tom Schamberg, David Karrick, Bob Irving Sarah Simonds, representing Vital Communities (a Vermont-based non-profit), began with an overview […]

Andover Service Club: Fiscal Year in Review

Meetings move to Highland Lake Grange Hall

By Mary Ofenloch, ASC President

The Executive Board of the Andover Service Club (ASC) meets on the first Wednesday of the month; regular meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month. The following is a synopsis of activities and meetings from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. With the exception of September, December, and June, meetings were held […]

Breast Cancer Strikes a “Making Strides” Director

Screening caught it early

By Kimberly Laro, Making Strides
Breast Cancer Strikes a “Making Strides” Director

Cancer doesn’t discriminate. I never thought I would give cancer a compliment, but it is true. Cancer doesn’t discriminate; cancer does not care if you are young or old, rich or poor, male or female, white, black, or blue. Cancer doesn’t care if you have volunteered countless hours raising awareness and money for the American […]

Monthly Senior Luncheons Begin Again at WCA

Third Thursdays at WCA

Press release

Senior Luncheons are resuming their schedule at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn at noon on the third Thursday of the month, starting on Thursday, September 18. The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society is sponsoring these popular outings in conjunction with the WCA and the Community Action Program (CAP) in Concord, which provides food and […]

CROP Hunger Walk Around Pleasant Lake Aims for $10,000

25% goes to local food pantries

Press release

The Kearsarge area CROP Hunger Walk is set for Sunday, October 5. This will be our 19th year. Through the years, we have raised over $133,000, with each year having over 100 walkers. Each year, several churches participate with their family, friends, and neighbors and with one common goal: to end world hunger. Of the […]

Turning Food Production and Preserving into a Business

Suzanne LeBlanc explains how on September 6

Press release

In 2013, the greater Danbury community explored ways to live a more economical and comfortable life in our homes. This year, the Blazing Star Grange is exploring ways to build a stronger community and an independent, healthier local economy. Terri Dautcher of PSU led us through the ways to start your own business at the […]

COA Chapin Senior Center, September 2014

Programs and activities

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 4:00pm Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language skills and have fun. Participants at all […]

WCA Harvest Home Luncheon Celebrates Bounty

September 27 from noon to 2 PM in Wilmot

Press release

The Wilmot Community Association (WCA) will host its second annual Harvest Home Luncheon from noon to 2 PM on Saturday, September 27, at the WCA’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road, in Wilmot. The gourmet menu will include four courses featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, and meats and locally produced cheeses, condiments, breads, and desserts. “Late […]