Spring Fling looks back at "The Good Old Days"
The New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family (NHCHF) state spring meeting was held recently at AE/MS. The theme was “The Good Old Days.” A get-acquainted game of “Who Am I ” had members questioning each other to find out what character they represented. There was a picture board of members from their earlier life, […]
Four scholarship winners to be announced soon
Now that spring has finally arrived, the flowers are blooming, the squirrels are running up and down the trees, the birds are nesting and feeding their young chicks, and the mosquitoes and black flies are annoying everyone. This is the time when the Andover Service Club (ASC) Flower Committee is busy planting, weeding, and beautifying […]
June 10 event includes panel, resources
In January, I had the opportunity to attend a showing of the documentary The Hungry Heart at the Red River Theater. The film is an intimate look at the world of prescription drug abuse through Vermont Pediatrician Fred Holmes’ experience with his patients. It was a very provocative film as well as overwhelmingly relevant in our […]
Saturday, May 2, in Danbury
The Danbury Winter Farmers Market will hold the final market of the season on Saturday, May 2, from 9 AM to 1 PM. We are all thinking ahead to warmer days and gardening, but there is still a lot left at the market of the last growing season. Vendors have honey, root crops, meats, and canned products, all gathered and […]
10 to 11 AM in the AE/MS gym
Starting on Saturday, May 2, the Andover Community Association will be sponsoring a Tai Chi class for adults at the Andover Elementary/Middle School. The program is from 10 to 11 AM in the gym. The four-week session is on-going through June. Future plans include a summer program outside. Tai Chi has been studied by the Harvard School […]
Much progress, on many fronts
The Andover Community Association (ACA) continued its journey of becoming an active community resource in April by: Offering four courses or workshops on personal well-being and sustainable living Announcing a Travel Night on Wednesday, May 27, the first in a projected series to feature local residents showcasing photographs and impressions from recent journeys Developing a […]
Friday, May 15 at the Grange Hall
The Andover-based singer-songwriter duo of Jimmy Sferes and Jennifer White will headline the program of performers at the May edition of the Andover Community Coffeehouse, which begins at 7 PM on Friday, May 15, in the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover. In an increasingly popular program segment, the event will also offer an […]
In-house auction raises $300 for scholarships
It was a sunny and breezy day on Wednesday, April 8, when the Andover Service Club (ASC) ladies met at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover. The conversation was lively, even though attendance was down due to the number of members away on vacation in warmer climates. The usual monthly reports were read […]
Saturday, July 11, in Danbury
As I was browsing through a copy of the 1954 Blue and White Banner, I came across a list of hit songs of the day. What was funny was that they were matched with school-related things. Here are a few: It Just Happened to Me – Detention The Long Way was the Right Way – Geometry […]
Fundraisers, a supper, upgraded electronics, and more
Holy Week was a wonderful witness of the Lord Jesus’ love for all of us, shown by his suffering on the cross on our behalf and his glorious resurrection on Easter Sunday. Approximately 40 people attended the Easter Sunrise Service (yes, we did see the sun) and shared a delicious breakfast following the service. We recently installed a […]