New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family, April 2016

Program covers United Arab Emirates

By Judy Perreault, NHCHF

Each year our club studies a foreign country. This year it was the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The program was written by a lady who spent three years there. My geography skills are not the best, so I unearthed an old globe so I could show the group exactly where the UAE is and its relationship to […]

“Welcome Spring” Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on May 7

33 vendors at AE/MS

By Mary Ofenloch, ASC
“Welcome Spring” Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on May 7

The Andover Service Club (ASC) has been in the process of organizing one of its most exciting fundraisers – the “Welcome Spring” Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on Saturday, May 7, from 10 AM to 3 PM at AE/MS. This fundraiser is to benefit the ASC Merit Scholarship Fund. Admission is free, but freewill […]

Travel Night Takes Us to Grand Canyon, Antarctica

Wednesday, May 18, in East Andover

Press release
Travel Night Takes Us to Grand Canyon, Antarctica

  Hiking trips inside the Grand Canyon and Tasman National Park in New Zealand, and a National Geographic adventure to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands, all adventures enjoyed by local residents, will be the subjects of a special Travel Night on Wednesday, May 18, at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover. The program starts at […]

Andover Institute Hosts Spring Birding Walk

Saturday, May 7, on the Rail Trail

Press release

Local birders, whether just beginning or more accomplished, are invited to join New London birder Fred Sladen on a spring birding walk on Saturday, May 7, beginning at 7 AM. The group will assemble by the Howard George Field at Blackwater Park on Lawrence Street and walk along the Northern Rail Trail, hoping to see a […]

Andover Congregational Church, May 2016

Plant and Bake Sale on May 7

Press release

Welcome, Spring! It certainly is wonderful to go for a walk in the early morning and be serenaded by the birds. Thank you, God! The inside of the Highland Lake Grange Hall building next to the church has received a much-needed “face lift” this past month thanks to some very ambitious church people. About a […]

May Coffeehouse to Feature Joel Cage

Friday, May 20, at 7 PM

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May Coffeehouse to Feature Joel Cage

On Friday, May 20, beginning at 7 PM, the Andover Community Coffeehouse spotlight will focus on Joel Cage, the award-winning veteran singer/songwriter from Boston. As always, the concert is open to the public at no charge, though donations are always gratefully accepted. Once a member of the internationally acclaimed rock and roll group Southside Johnny […]

Community Bike Swap and Tune-up Event on May 14

Plus DIY bike workshops

Press release

A Community Bike Swap and Tune-Up event will take place on the Andover Village Green on Saturday, May 14, from 1 to 4 PM. Sponsored by the Andover Community Association, Friends of the Northern Rail Trail, Kearsarge Valley Transition Initiative, and the Proctor Academy Cycling Team, the event will offer free basic tune-ups and tips […]

Apple Grafting Workshop at Final Winter Market

Roast pork supper on May 21

Press release

Blazing Star Grange has a busy month of May planned. The last Farmers Market of the winter season will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 9 AM to 1 PM. The market features a wide variety of local products including meats, eggs, soap, cheese, honey, crafts, jams, baked goods, cards, plants, recycled clothing designs, chocolates, […]