Vacation Bible School starts on August 9
By Sandy Miller, Andover Congregational Church
Happy Birthday, America! The Andover Congregational Church will have a presence at the Fourth of July festivities on the Village Green in Andover this year. Pastor John will give the invocation at the opening ceremonies at 10 AM. Cotton candy will be sold throughout the day, and all profits will go to local charities. There […]
By Judy Perreault, Andover High '53
Does this sound familiar? Glory to our school, loyal we sing, Now all together, make the echoes ring for our school, the winners, we got the stuff, We wear the blue and white and that’s enough. We all had so much pep and energy in those days. We still have the spirit and the friendships […]
May meeting was all about eggs
By Judy Perreault, NHCHF
Our program in May was about eggs, and we decided to forego our usual sandwich lunch in favor of quiche. We enjoyed a shrimp quiche as well as a ham and mushroom quiche. Salad and a delicious dessert rounded out the menu. Eggs, which were a no-no for a time, are back in favor. They are […]
Todd Workman presents on July 11
Press release
Todd Workman (in the plaid shirt) led an Andover Institute walk last summer exploring rarely-visited parts of downtown Franklin. Photo: Larry Chase Something’s happening in Franklin – which you already know if you keep an eye on the properties along Central Street and if you read the steady stream of articles about New Hampshire’s smallest […]
Supported by the club's fundraising
By Diane Rice, Chairperson, ASC Scholarship Committee
The Andover Service Club has just completed its Scholarship Program for the 2016 academic year. We are delighted to announce that a total of $4,000 was given out to four 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 […]
Community group seeks the public’s input
Press release
The Andover Community Association (ACA) is planning to launch an effort to reach out to new residents and introduce them to the Andover community. The “Welcome to Andover Gift Bag” will include, for starters, a copy of the recently published Andover Business and Resource Directory, a copy of The Andover Beacon, and the latest Andover […]
Lee Carvalho leads the easy walk
Press release
An earlier Andover Institute hike took a group around the heron rookery near Fenvale. Photo: Larry Chase An easy hike of about two miles around hidden Hopkins Pond in Andover will be led by local outdoor enthusiast Lee Carvalho beginning at 9:30 AM on Saturday, July 9. Offered to the public at no charge, the […]
Mo'Combo is the headline act
Press release
Moving to an outdoor amphitheater in Andover Center, the Andover Community Coffeehouse will feature the Upper Valley quartet Mo’Combo as its “Third Friday” headliner on July 15. The venue is located behind Andover Town Hall (between Hamp House and the skateboard park). The concert will begin at 6:30 PM, and food will be available for […]
Fundraising for Grange Hall restoration continues
By Sandy Miller, Andover Congregational Church
Andover Congregational Church’s Plant and Bake Sale, held on May 7, was very successful. We realized over $600 from this annual event. Special thanks to Ginny Newton for heading up this event. Again, we thank John and Joyce Bourdon and Lloyd Perreault for updating the wiring in the Highland Lake Grange Hall and tending to other […]