Friends of the Northern Rail Trail Minutes January 19, 2022

Condensed from draft minutes. Board Attendees:  Alex Bernhard, Amy Chan, Barbara Couturier, George Heaton, Lindy Heim, Cody Hussey, Dustin Ladd, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Ricker Miller, Don Moyer, Jack Shields. Committee Member:  Patrice Rasche Business Matters: Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Dustin Ladd’s presentation offered a proposed 2022 budget for Board approval.  The budget is the result […]

Lions Club Offers Two Extra Scholarships for 2022

Application deadline is Friday, April 22

Press release

The Andover Lions Club offers two scholarships every year: John Thompson Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 Stephen Jewett Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 Because no scholarships were given last year, for this year only we will offer two additional scholarships to college freshmen, with the same guidelines in place. Criteria First priority will be given to graduating high school […]

Historic Grange Hall Building Renovations Require Funds and Help

Many thanks to Jon Champagne

By Donna Thompson

Hello everyone! We begin this article with two big thank yous. First, to Jon Champagne for the help, expertise, and time he has generously given the church over the years, and especially towards the recent paving of the parking lot for the church and East Andover Village Preschool. Thank you, Jon, for your welcomed experience.  […]

Andover Thrift and Gift Shop Represents a Reliable Community Resource

Reasonably priced clothing; managed by volunteers

Press release
Andover Thrift and Gift Shop Represents a Reliable Community Resource

The Andover Thrift and Gift Shop has been a reliable community resource for more than 25 years, offering shoppers new and gently-used clothing and accessories at reasonable prices.  The shop is managed by volunteers from the non-profit Andover Service Club and has been a major fundraiser for the club, with proceeds going towards college scholarships […]

Out-of-Town Subscriptions for You or Your Friends and Family

Our community stretches beyond our borders

By Charlie Darling

OK, so the heart and soul of The Andover Beacon is the hundreds of newspapers we drop off at the Post Office almost every month, one paper for every mailing address in Andover and East Andover. But did you know that we also mail about 300 individually-addressed copies to households and businesses around the region […]

Girl Scouts Holds Information Night at AE/MS

Tuesday, February 15, from 6 to 7 PM

Press release
Girl Scouts Holds Information Night at AE/MS

Girl Scouts follow their own convictions, take the lead in their own stories, and explore all the extraordinary things they’re capable of. Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains invites you to an information night as a free and fun way for girls and their families to get to know Girl Scouts. Bring a […]

Seed Starting Presentation Offers Information and Entertainment

Dave Murray of Murray Farm Greenhouse

Press release

A seed starting presentation, given by Dave Murray of Murray Farm Greenhouse in Penacook, will be offered at the Andover Community Hub on Thursday, February 17, from  6 to 8 PM. Dave Murray has been gardening for more than 50 years at his greenhouse in Penacook, working with family including his parents, grandfather, aunts, brothers, […]

Hub Conducts Fundraiser Online – Three Raffle Items Available

Free nonprofit software being utilized

By Larry Chase
Hub Conducts Fundraiser Online – Three Raffle Items Available

As the Beacon went to press, the Andover Community Hub was launching three internet-based raffles created to (1) bring some life to the dead of New Hampshire winter for the participants, (2) bring some support to the Hub itself, and (3) acknowledge the generosity of the raffle-item donors. Raffle tickets are $10 each or three […]

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