April meeting at AE/MS on the 26th
Weather Folklore was our discussion at last month’s meeting of the New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family. Considering how unpredictable the weather has been lately, it was a timely topic. Wasn’t it Mark Twain who said, ” If you don’t like New England weather, wait a minute”? Throughout the ages man has been interested […]
"One of the most rewarding experiences of my life."
In his 2002 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush called on all Americans to make a lifetime commitment of at least 4,000 hours – the equivalent of two years of their life – to serve their communities, the nation and the world. President Bush announced the creation of the USA Freedom Corps […]
Saturday, July 12 in Danbury
This year the Andover High School All-Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, July 12. Lily Ordway has invited us back to the Ordway Recreational Area in Danbury. It’s a time of good food, good friends, and good times. We moved the date out a week as the Fourth of July is on a Friday, […]
Events on April 5 and April 12 in Danbury
As the snow diminishes in April warmth (we hope), Blazing Star Grange Hall opens its doors in Danbury for a busy month of activities. Come to the “Spring” Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, April 5, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Some vendors are bringing out their spring line of clothing and jewelry, Easter candies, […]
Concert series benefits curtain restoration
On Saturday, April 19 at 7 PM, Cardigan Mountain Tradition, a popular local bluegrass band, will donate their time and talents to bring an evening’s performance to the Blazing Star Grange Hall in Danbury. This is the second of four benefit performances by area musicians to support the historic scenery restoration project, which includes a […]
Visiting bishop at Andover Congregational
March 25 in New London
Button Up, New Hampshire! That’s the message the New Hampshire utilities are spreading to homeowners through a series of energy- saving workshops around the state. Tracy Memorial Library, 304 Main Street, New London, will be hosting a Button UP New Hampshire workshop on Tuesday, March 25, from 7 to 8:30 PM. This free workshop, open […]
Spring benefit concerts will help
The Blazing Star Grange #71 Curtain Restoration Committee has been meeting regularly at the home of Tom Curren and Kathy Neustadt in South Danbury to make plans to raise funds to refurbish the Danbury Grange’s unique set of historic stage scenery. Most of the scenery was painted by Egbert L. Foster in the early 1920s. […]
Donations needed to repair winter damage
Beauty, color, and fragrance. Food for your senses in Spring, Summer, and Fall! The Andover Service Club garden volunteers strive to provide all this for those passing by the Andover Town Hall or the Thrift Shop. We maintain the garden by the roadside, by the Town Office entrance, and around the building as well as […]
March 29, 4 PM, at Proctor Academy
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is the largest private, volunteer-driven charity fighting childhood cancer in the United States. It raises both funds and awareness of childhood cancer through head-shaving events across the nation. On Saturday, March 29 at 4 PM, several dozen people (perhaps many more!) will sit for haircuts at Proctor Academy’s Farrell Field House […]