Annual Potluck Celebrates FNRT’s Accomplishments
Thank you to Gail and Pecco Beaufays
Press release
Andover Thrift and Gift Shop Features Fall and Winter Crafts
October showcases four local artisans
Press release
The creations of four local artisans will be showcased in October at the Andover Thrift and Gift Shop. Sue McCandless of Owls Nest Emporium has a remedy for the cold weather ahead with a fine selection of handmade mittens created from recycled wool sweaters and lined with recycled cashmere wool. Joanie Butterfield of Anna’s Daughter […]
The Andover Historical Society’s Freight Shed at Potter Place will only be open on Saturday, October 2, and Saturday, October 9, from 10 AM to 3 PM. This is the last chance to pick up some great bargains until we reopen in the spring. Watch for the sign on Route 11. The following are some […]
Tickets Available for Annual Deer Pool and Gun Raffle
Barbecue and Chinese Auction well-attended
President’s Message from Gordy Ordway I would like to thank everyone who helped at the Beef Barbecue. It is an enormous job to hold one of these functions. I think it went very well, and thankfully we had plenty of help. We will talk about the Turkey Raffle at the next meeting. See you then. […]
Paint and Sip Class Puts Attendees in Touch with Their Creative Side
Class offered on October 1 and November 5
Press release
It’s possible there’s a last-minute place still available for the Friday, October 1 “Paint and Sip” at the Andover Community Hub but if not, interested residents are urged to sign up early for the next opportunity on Friday, November 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Sociable and fun evenings under the guidance of Andover artist […]
Sunapee Region Arts Atlas Features Andover Attractions
Maps are available at Andover locations
By Larry Chase
Hot off the press: A free, 22″ x 22″ full-color local map, neatly folded to fit into a backpack or handbag, “seeks to illuminate the abundance of exceptional arts and cultural assets that are interconnected throughout the greater Lake Sunapee region,” according to an explanatory paragraph. Named the “Sunapee Region Arts Atlas,” the document identifies, […]
Blomquists Become Official Pastors of Andover Community Church
The Andover Community Church has had a very busy month; so many exciting happenings! One of the most exciting is that it is now official that Pastor Bill and Pastor Cinnamon are now part of our church. Right Reverend Andrew Williams, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of New England, will be here on Sunday, November […]
American Legion Post Holds Remembrance of September 11, 2001
By Lloyd Perreault
Historic Boston & Maine Telephone Box Gets Returned to Potter Place
By Lindy Heim
Andover is Well Represented on Social Media
Beacon invites connections
By Charlie Darling
I spent a rainy day this month on Facebook trying to find every Andover club or organization I could. No, it’s not my idea of a good time, but Tom Hilton, the Beacon’s social media volunteer, is doing such a great job with the Beacon’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/AndoverBeacon) that I thought it was time to […]