Two events scheduled already
Although the Andover Community Association has been in existence just since early February, one of its focus areas, the Andover Institute, is already hosting two events: A Tai Chi class meets every Saturday at noon in the William A. Bachelder Library in East Andover. The one-hour introductory session is taught by Marcia Wyman of Inner […]
Variety of offerings planned
Entering their second month of volunteer work, a group of local residents calling themselves the Andover Community Association (ACA) are taking the Andover community by storm. Members of ACA’s newly-formed steering committee include Carl Ahern, Susan and Larry Chase, Duncan Coolidge, Paul Currier, Jay Fitzpatrick, Vicky Mishcon, Janet Moore, Nancy Teach, Sophie Viandier, and Jennifer […]
New edition for 2016
The newly-formed Andover Community Association (ACA) is planning to update the Our Town directory of Andover resources and services, to be ready with a new edition for 2016. A handy reference for those needing to find a local piano teacher or plumber, to learn the hours of the Andover Public Library or the Town Clerk, […]
11-week course starts on March 17
Once again the Andover Congregational Church will be offering the world-acclaimed Alpha course. For anyone who has asked themselves or another person questions such as “Is there more to life than this? … What is the purpose of life? … Why is there so much suffering? … Does God care about me? … Who is […]
Join a group that sings at nursing homes
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve been praying for spring! It certainly has been a challenging few weeks weather-wise. The Andover Community Coffeehouse appears to be quite an attraction. Local talent gets the opportunity to perform before the group of people attending. It certainly has proven to be highly entertaining. This […]
New solar installations to exceed 180
Through the successful Solarize Upper Valley program, at least 181 more homeowners across the Upper Valley have signed contracts to go solar this year. The initiative, led by the nonprofit Vital Communities and local volunteers to increase the rate of solar adoption in the region, encouraged New Hampshire homeowners in Hanover, Orford, New London, Andover, […]
Proceeds benefit scholarship fund
The Andover Service Club (ASC) met on February 11 in the Highland Lake Grange Hall. The meeting included committee reports, discussions on ways to better serve the community, refreshments, and the special program for February – Game Day – which included bingo and card or board games. Town Meeting day is Tuesday, March 10, and […]
Open mic! Sign in before 7 PM.
Following its standing-room-only grand opening in January, the Andover Community Coffeehouse will feature Kathy Lowe, veteran singer-songwriter, performance/recording artist, and photographer as the headliner on Friday evening, February 20, in the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover. The program, to begin at 7 PM, will also offer an open-microphone opportunity for other local talent. […]
Service exchange helps connect needs with resources
I was told recently that our rural town is lacking in the good ol’ neighborly helpers of yesteryear. I don’t believe this is true. I see helping hands everywhere – carpooling, food donations, renovation help, and childcare, to name a few. However, I don’t doubt that we could do better. Perhaps a grassroots service exchange system […]
March 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM in Danbury
The March 7 Danbury Winter Market marks the halfway point of the Blazing Star Grange’s six-market winter season. If winter is half over, then Spring is surely coming — dare we hope? The Newfound Farm Clothing Company is counting on it, as they are busy sewing and designing petticoats which promise to be all the […]