Mah-jongg is an ancient Chinese game played with tiles. A class to teach American Mah-jongg — a fun game of skill, strategy, and luck — will begin Tuesday, September 12, and meet for four weeks, 10 AM to noon, each Tuesday. Area residents Diane Beaudoin and Ellie Gregor, both of whom are “hooked on Mah-jongg” and […]
BeaconFest 2023 is almost here! BeaconFest begins at noon on the Village Green (across from JJ’s Market) on Sunday, August 13. Here is the schedule of events: 12 PM National Anthem 12:05 President’s Address (Doug Phelps) 12:15 Diamond Special Band 2 PM Andrew Pinard, Absolutely Magic, @ The Stone Chapel 3:30 […]
The Freight House is planning a sale on August 6, during the Andover Historical Society’s Old Time Fair. We have many items to choose from, including furniture for home, cottage, or dorms. We have a large number of tables, tools, pictures, dishes, and glassware, which range from antique to modern. Some of our more unusual […]
This year’s Beef Barbecue, which includes homemade salads, rolls, homemade beans, corn on the cob, and strawberries and ice cream for dessert, will be held on Saturday, August 19, from 5 to 6:30 PM, at the Andover Elementary/ Middle School. The cost is $15 for adults and $6 for children under 12. A Chinese Auction […]
Despite the rainy weather we had a successful Andover Fourth of July Raffle. Fewer than 10 winners were from out-of-town and the rest were Andover people or their families. I believe the rain discouraged some of the neighboring towns from attending and buying tickets. We had a list of 56 prizes listed, in order of […]
Also need station masters. Call to sign up
The Old Time Fair is fun for the whole family and is scheduled for Sunday, August 6. We will have a magician from Boston, The Ragged Mountain Band, and the Pumper Car will be on the tracks. The pumper car is always a favorite. We will have a Farmer’s Market again this year and would […]
Volunteers needed - get involved!
The Andover Historical Society’s “Old Time Fair” returns to Potter Place on Sunday, August 6. Fair festivities include craft vendors, freight house flea market, demonstrations, food, pumper car rides, museum tours, guided walking tours, and a miniature train ride for kids. There will be live music by Lindsey Schust and the Ragged Mountain Band, and […]