Children's clothing is half price; other specials
By Nancie Jacobson
During the month of June, children’s clothing is half price at the Andover Thrift and Gift Shop! Stock up on summer play clothes for kids of all ages. At these prices you won’t care, if the kids get dirty. In addition, Chelsea McDowell, owner of Woodley Home, will have children’s dry erase activity books for […]
Starts in June with Fourth of July drawing
By Susan Chase
A Caterpillar Machinery-themed mini-bike and two handmade lap-size quilts, all made by Andover residents, will be raffled off by the Andover Community Hub as part of their “Come On In” capital campaign. Rebuilt by a local resident who prefers to remain anonymous, and whose hobby is restoring old mini-bikes, the raffle bike is virtually new, […]
Friday, June 17 in the AE/MS Amphitheater
By Susan Chase
The Andover Community Coffeehouse, launching a hoped-for return to its usual schedule of indoor monthly “Third Friday” concerts beginning in September, will be held outdoors on Friday, June 17, in the AE/MS outside amphitheater located between the school and bank parking lots. Kicking off the season will be Lindsey Schust and the Ragged Mountain […]
Twice-weekly class meets Mondays and Thursdays
By Susan Chase
The Bone Builders class at the Andover Community Hub is now up and running and welcoming new participants after a lengthy break when the building was closed during COVID. The twice-weekly class meets in-person at the Hub every Monday and Thursday from 9 to 10 AM and is aimed primarily at men and women aged […]
By Lloyd Perreault
Fourth of July pie sale at JJ's Market and Deli
By Mary Phinney
The Andover Service Club has just completed its Scholarship Program for the 2022-23 academic year. We are delighted to announce that a total of $3,000 was awarded to two very deserving students. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must have a close, personal relationship to the town of Andover. The awards are made on […]
Traces 40-year journey with Enfield Shakers
By Rita Norander
The Andover Historical Society has invited Galen Beale to speak at its upcoming meeting about her recently published book, “Beech Hill: The Reconciliation of Hervey Elkins and the Enfield Shakers.” “Beech Hill” traces the Elkins family’s 40-year Shaker journey, using journals, diaries, letters, and pictures from the archives of the Andover Historical Society. It tells […]
Opportunity for people to try out e-bikes
Press release
From Wednesday, September 21 through Tuesday, September 27, the Andover Energy Group will be hosting the E-Bike Lending Library. This program is in its third year, but it is Andover’s first time hosting it. The E-Bike Library offers a selection of four e-bikes of different styles and retail cost. People can borrow and try these […]
New garden competition awards program
By Mary Lou McCrave
A priority of Andover’s new Garden Club is civic beautification, and you can help give the quaint and picturesque town of Andover a face-lift by participating in a new annual horticultural awards program, “The Beautification of Andover – A Garden Competition.” The first annual competition begins on Wednesday, June 1, and includes both businesses and […]
Monday, June 13, 7 PM, at the Hub
By Larry Chase
Want to take a virtual 450-mile cruise along the historic Columbia and Snake Rivers from Astoria, Oregon, to Clarkston, Washington, with photographs and live commentary by two Andover residents? And also learn of a recent elk-hunting experience in the Rocky Mountains of Montana by a semi-retired Andover nurse? Then join the wife-and-husband team of Lorraine […]