NHEC, Northway Bank lead the challenge
At a ceremony attended by New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan, officials from the New Hampshire Electric Co-op and Northway Bank capped one of the largest-ever fundraising campaigns for the New Hampshire Food Bank with the presentation of a check for $258,427. The NHEC and Northway Bank Food Bank Challenge was launched in September 2013 with […]
Serve the community while socializing with your neighbors
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines the word “volunteer” as a person who, of his/her own free will, offers himself/herself for a service or duty, “service” as the art of serving, and “community” as a body of people living in the same place under the same laws. The Andover Service Club (ASC) is a volunteer organization […]
Saturday, March 29, from 2 to 4 PM
April meeting at AE/MS on the 26th
Weather Folklore was our discussion at last month’s meeting of the New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family. Considering how unpredictable the weather has been lately, it was a timely topic. Wasn’t it Mark Twain who said, ” If you don’t like New England weather, wait a minute”? Throughout the ages man has been interested […]
"One of the most rewarding experiences of my life."
In his 2002 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush called on all Americans to make a lifetime commitment of at least 4,000 hours – the equivalent of two years of their life – to serve their communities, the nation and the world. President Bush announced the creation of the USA Freedom Corps […]
Saturday, July 12 in Danbury
This year the Andover High School All-Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, July 12. Lily Ordway has invited us back to the Ordway Recreational Area in Danbury. It’s a time of good food, good friends, and good times. We moved the date out a week as the Fourth of July is on a Friday, […]
Author of "What Bears Have Taught Me" speaks on April 11
The Speaker Series at the South Danbury Church continues its Friday night programming with a new season, optimistically dedicated to Spring. “Whatever the weather actually is,” says Kathy Neustadt, one of the series’ organizers, “we have some great evenings coming up, with interesting people and fascinating topics.” The talks begin at 6:30 PM, light refreshments […]
Exhibit visits Colby-Sawyer April 9 through 12
Colby-Sawyer College will host the annual New Hampshire Clothesline Project for the 19th consecutive year. The Clothesline Project is a display of t-shirts with written messages and illustrations demonstrating the impact of sexual, domestic, and mental abuse. Created by survivors of violence and those close to them, the shirts represent the need to “break the […]
May 10 event will celebrate Mother's Day
Plans are underway for the 10th annual Choose Franklin Community Day, sponsored by the Franklin Rotary Club, which will be held on Saturday, May 10 at Odell Park in Franklin. The event will begin with a parade at 10 AM which will step off at Franklin High School and proceed easterly to downtown, turning on […]
Events on April 5 and April 12 in Danbury
As the snow diminishes in April warmth (we hope), Blazing Star Grange Hall opens its doors in Danbury for a busy month of activities. Come to the “Spring” Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, April 5, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Some vendors are bringing out their spring line of clothing and jewelry, Easter candies, […]