Let us know if you have other ideas for activities
Sunday, August 6, was actually a sunny day, and made for a great Old Time Fair. It seemed to be a fun day for those that came to the fair. We would love to get other ideas or things you would like to see, and what you think could be improved. Send them to estinal@nullproctoracademy.org. […]
Hub workshop: Sept. 19; starts at 6:30 PM; free
The Andover Community Hub invites the more than 250 Andover-based businesses and nonprofits (as identified by the New Hampshire Department of State) to learn how a local nonprofit called Merrimack Valley SCORE can help them grow and thrive. The in-person meeting, free and open to the public, will take place at The Hub, beginning at […]
Mah Jongg, Bingo, board games, cards etc.
Opportunities for playing all sorts of games are available this fall at The Andover Community Hub, from Bingo to Mah Jongg, to board games, to cards. Some are starting back up after a summer break, and some are new offerings. An informal weekly Bingo game starts again on Tuesday, September 5, 1 to 3 PM, […]
Friday, September 15, 7 PM; food at 6 PM
Andover’s live-music coffeehouse starts again. After a summer break, the Third-Friday Andover Community Coffeehouse will be back in its usual space at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover, on Friday, September 15. And returning to the Coffeehouse as the featured performers will be Decatur Creek, made up of Beth Eldridge, Doug Farrell, and […]
Proceeds support 50 miles of improvements
As part of the raffle supporting improvements on the Northern Rail Trail’s 59 miles, the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail recently awarded prizes donated by Andover, Concord, Franklin, and New London businesses. Forest Waine, four years old, picked the winning tickets at the end of the Andover Old Time Fair on August 6. The […]
Summer is the busiest time on the Trail, both for maintenance work and recreational usage. The FNRT (Friends of the Northern Rail Trail) is happy to report increases in both dimensions. Grants from the New Hampshire Recreational Trails Program are supporting resurfacing in several places in Grafton County; generous donations are supporting a variety of […]
Condensed from approved minutes FNRT Board of Directors Meeting, held via Zoom Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, Amy Chan, Barbara Couturier, Steve Darling, George Heaton, Lindy Heim, Cody Hussey, Myra Mayman, Ricker Miller, Don Moyer, Tom Rousseau, Peter Southworth Committee Members Present: Craig Heim (Administration), Patrice Rasche (Promotion) Full Speed Ahead: Progress on the trail from […]
During September, a full bag of clothing is a bargain
During the month of September, shoppers can fill a full-size brown bag of clothing items for just $5. The shop has a great selection of new and gently used clothing for the whole family, including the kids. From casual to workwear, you will find great bargains at the shop. Jewelry and consignments are not included […]
Ken Wells, Chair of the Andover Planning Board, will join interested residents for an informal evening of coffee and conversation on Wednesday, September 20, at 7:00 PM. Mr. Wells will talk about the Planning Board’s role in town government, as well as any particular issues currently being addressed by the Board. This will also be […]
Exhibits, gifts, books, fascinating items
Working as a volunteer at the Emons store this summer, I met folks from Franklin and Wilmot who were just amazed by the whole setup at Potter Place. Young people were oohing over the historic items, specifically the ornate cash registers, and they had fun using the crank operated telephone to talk to their friends […]