Free nonprofit software being utilized
As the Beacon went to press, the Andover Community Hub was launching three internet-based raffles created to (1) bring some life to the dead of New Hampshire winter for the participants, (2) bring some support to the Hub itself, and (3) acknowledge the generosity of the raffle-item donors. Raffle tickets are $10 each or three […]
Deadline to apply is Friday, April 22
The Andover Service Club is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2022 Scholarship awards has begun. Awards are based on academic performance, character attributes, and community involvement, and not on financial need. Graduating seniors and adults entering or continuing their education at a college or professional or technical school are eligible to […]
Very supportive sponsors made it easier
The Andover Historical Society was pleased to have the 12th annual fundraising calendars available in time for Christmas. It was quite a learning experience to pick up where Pat Cutter and Ken Reid left off in previous years. Fortunately, our sponsors were very supportive, which made the job easier. It was a community effort and […]
Attendees required to wear masks
After a several-week pause in programs due to the surge in COVID cases, the Andover Community Hub plans to be open for classes again as of February 1. The following is updated information on some ongoing classes and new offerings. Also see the Hub’s ad on page ?? for a schedule of February programs and […]
A program of the Andover Community Hub
Committees of the Andover Garden Club have been busy making plans to fulfill its membership’s expectations of increasing horticultural knowledge and serving the community through civic beautification. Exciting formal and informal educational offerings are being planned, in addition to regular business meetings, interesting speakers, and special trips to plant nurseries, historic gardens, and garden events. […]
Tax-Aide is free depending on age and income
AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) is again offering free income-tax preparation assistance to residents of Andover, along with free electronic filing, with a special focus on taxpayers who are 50 or older or who have low to moderate income. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax-preparation service, and it operates […]
Grants given to repair Hub and AHS roofs
Two of Andover’s iconic historical structures are among the 40 recent recipients of historic-preservation and land-conservation matching grants from the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP), according to an announcement made in December 2021. The Andover Community Hub will receive a grant of $16,395, contingent on raising a similar amount from other […]
Gift cards given to AE/MS and Town for distribution
What an amazing response we got from this generous community during the holidays! Through the Hub’s second annual Giving Tree project in December, over $6,100 was collected for people in need in Andover via 161 donated gift cards for groceries, gas, household needs, etc. The gift cards collected were passed along mostly to the staff […]
Four grants from local foundations
As of January 15, the Andover Community Hub’s “Come On In” fundraising campaign, announced in November with a goal of $100,000, has received four grants from local foundations totaling $42,395, according to the organization’s board of directors. In addition to these foundation grants, the campaign has also received an additional $19,871 in contributions or pledges […]