Three years ago, The Andover Community Hub undertook the “Come on In” Capital Campaign, the intent being to raise funds and execute three specific projects: • Install a new roof • Improve accessibility through a new entrance ramp • Develop a new kitchen for building and community use. Through the generous contributions of many community […]
Begins Monday, April 22, 6:30–8:30 PM
An eight-week bereavement support group sponsored by the Andover Community Church will begin on Monday, April 22, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, at The Andover Community Hub, 157 Main Street. It’s open to anyone dealing with a loss in their lives, and offers help and encouragement for participants in rebuilding their lives after the death of […]
National Volunteer Week is April 14–21
It was during a visit to the thrift shop next to AE/MS shortly after my husband and I moved to Andover that I first became acquainted with the Andover Service Club (ASC) and their long history of service to the community. Since 1958, ASC members have answered the call from neighbors in need, raised funds […]
This winter The Beacon held a Red Sox Opening Day Raffle, which included two tickets for the opening game against the Baltimore Orioles, at Fenway Park, on Tuesday, April 9, and a $100 gift certificate to nearby Cask N’ Flagon for pre- or post-game brews and snacks. We are happy to announce that the winners […]
Derby results and upcoming rabies clinic
The Andover Fish & Game Club’s Kids Ice Fishing Derby, on February 24, on Eagle Pond in Wilmot, went very well. Registered were 39 kids, and 20 fish were caught (17 pickerel, 2 perch, and 1 trout). The trophy winners were: Longest Pickerel, Colin Szilagyi, 25” (a beauty); 2nd Longest Pickerel, Dillon Laroche, 22½”; 3rd […]
Andover Garden Club, Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 PM
Please join the Andover Garden Club as Willa Coroka visits us for a second time and presents another in her series of great programs — this time on companion Planting. Willa hails from Chester, New Hampshire, and is a seasoned gardener, propagator, and an engaging and energetic speaker. Come hear about plants that when planted […]
Featuring Cinnamon Blomquist, Friday, April 19
Cinnamon Blomquist is a professional flutist whose musical passion is jazz. She’ll share this love with the audience when she brings “Jazzpirations” to the Andover Community Coffeehouse on Friday, April 19. The event will be held in its usual space at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover, where music will begin at 7 […]
Now streaming services on FB live
Everyone at Andover Community Church hopes you had a wonderful and blessed Easter. Now it is time to get ready for the spring! Holy Week and Easter: we had deeply rich celebrations of the last week of Jesus’ life. Palm Sunday was loud and boisterous, Good Friday’s service portrayed a dramatic replay of the crucifixion […]