Older Veterans Urged to Take an Honor Flight

Free one-day trip to Washington DC

By Lloyd Perreault, Post 101

Andover’s American Legion Crosby-Gilbert Post 101 has been contacted by Honor Flight New England of Hooksett to disseminate information regarding a trip to Washington DC for World War II and Korean War veterans. This is a one-day trip to visit and reflect at the memorials that were built in Washington DC in their honor. Since June of […]

Andover Congregational Church, March 2016

“Save the Grange” fundraising kicks off March 26

Press release

March is a very busy month for the church with the Holy Season of Lent and Easter approaching. Each Wednesday at noon during Lent, the church will be open for all to join us for a 30-minute Lenten service of devotional prayer with Holy Communion. Palm Sunday will be celebrated at our Church service at […]

Learn to Create Your Own Facebook Page

Workshop on March 16

Press release

Have you ever thought about using Facebook to connect with family, friends, business customers, or organization members – but weren’t sure how it works or how to get started? Then this workshop is for you. On Wednesday, March 16, starting at 6 PM, the Andover Institute and the Andover Elementary/Middle School (AE/MS) will co-sponsor a […]

Master Fiddler and Dance Caller to Lead Old-Time Country Dance

Dudley Laufman in Andover on April 2

Press release

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 […]

Corrections to Make to Your Andover Business Directory

Coming to the Town Web site soon

Press release
Corrections to Make to Your Andover Business Directory

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 […]

Silent Film with Live Music at Blazing Star Grange

A Harold Lloyd classic on March 19

Press release
Silent Film with Live Music at Blazing Star Grange

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 […]

Andover Service Club Plans Bake Sale

Arts and Crafts Show in the spring

By Mary Ofenloch, ASC

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 […]

Arts and Crafts Show is Coming on May 7

Sign up for exhibit space in this non-juried show

By Mary Ofenloch, ASC
Arts and Crafts Show is Coming on May 7

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’ […]

It’s Time to Apply for Service Club Scholarships

Applications due by April 15

By Diane Rice, ASC Scholarship Chair

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 […]