Dudley Laufman in Andover on April 2
Canterbury’s Dudley Laufman, a nationally acclaimed folk fiddler and folk-dance caller, will lead a community-wide “old-time family country dance” on Saturday, April 2, between 6:30 and 9 PM in the gymnasium of the Andover Elementary/Middle School (AE/MS). The event is free and open to the public, although “free-will donations” will be accepted. Co-sponsors are the […]
Coming to the Town Web site soon
You received a copy of the 2016 edition of the Andover Directory of Businesses and Resources in the mail last month. Take a good look inside and on the covers. We hope you will find it a useful reference to keep handy. The editors have been informed of several errors in the Directory which they […]
A Harold Lloyd classic on March 19
The silent film era returns to the big screen at the Blazing Star Grange in Danbury with the screening of a classic silent comedy accompanied by live music. Showtime is Saturday, March 19 at 7 PM. Featured will be a full-length comedy, Grandma’s Boy, starring Harold Lloyd, the most popular movie star of the 1920s. All are […]
Arts and Crafts Show in the spring
On February 10, the ladies of the Andover Service Club met at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover for the monthly meeting and social gathering. Following the new format of refreshments and socializing, business reports were then read and discussion ensued. The ladies reviewed the requirements for participation in the “Welcome Spring” Arts […]
Sign up for exhibit space in this non-juried show
The Andover Service Club (ASC) is calling artists and crafters to participate in the “Welcome Spring” Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on Saturday, May 7, at the Andover Elementary/Middle School. The show and sale will open to the public from 10 AM until 3 PM. Artists and crafters may reserve a 10’ x 12’ […]
Applications due by April 15
The Andover Service Club is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2016 scholarship awards is underway. Scholarship applications are available at the Andover Elementary/Middle School, Proctor Academy, Merrimack Valley High School, and the Andover Service Club Thrift Shop located in Andover. They may also be downloaded at AndoverBeacon.com/ASC-Scholarship. Awards are based on […]
Annual meeting on January 31 after the service
We wish each and every one of you a very Happy New Year filled with happiness, good health, and good friends! The Mission Committee reports that over 50 shoeboxes were filled and sent to Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Christmas Child. A big “Thank you!” to all who helped in any way. These shoeboxes are filled with […]
Applications due by Friday, April 15
The Andover Service Club is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2016 Merit 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, professional, or technical school are eligible to […]
Hiking trails and storytelling
Following a two-month holiday hiatus, the Andover Institute opens its second year of programs, workshops, and presentations with two February events aimed in different ways at introducing Andover-area residents of all ages to new opportunities and experiences. The events, both open to the public at no charge, include: A workshop on “Discovering Andover’s Hiking Trails,” […]
One winner each day in January
The Andover Lions Club has announced the winners in its January calendar raffle: Wesley John, $350 Bill, $100 Susan O’Connel, $150 John Wentworth, $100 Dominic, $50 Kris Minard, $50 John Wentworth, $50 Walter Scott, $50 Susan Whalen, $100 Susan O’Connel, $150 Bill Corliss, $100 Arlene Camp, $50 Ivy Cowles, $50 Barbara Neslinson, $50 Sue Norris, […]