Travel Night Takes Us to Grand Canyon, Antarctica

Wednesday, May 18, in East Andover

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Travel Night Takes Us to Grand Canyon, Antarctica

  Hiking trips inside the Grand Canyon and Tasman National Park in New Zealand, and a National Geographic adventure to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands, all adventures enjoyed by local residents, will be the subjects of a special Travel Night on Wednesday, May 18, at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover. The program starts at […]

Andover Institute Hosts Spring Birding Walk

Saturday, May 7, on the Rail Trail

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Local birders, whether just beginning or more accomplished, are invited to join New London birder Fred Sladen on a spring birding walk on Saturday, May 7, beginning at 7 AM. The group will assemble by the Howard George Field at Blackwater Park on Lawrence Street and walk along the Northern Rail Trail, hoping to see a […]

Andover Congregational Church, May 2016

Plant and Bake Sale on May 7

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Welcome, Spring! It certainly is wonderful to go for a walk in the early morning and be serenaded by the birds. Thank you, God! The inside of the Highland Lake Grange Hall building next to the church has received a much-needed “face lift” this past month thanks to some very ambitious church people. About a […]

May Coffeehouse to Feature Joel Cage

Friday, May 20, at 7 PM

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May Coffeehouse to Feature Joel Cage

On Friday, May 20, beginning at 7 PM, the Andover Community Coffeehouse spotlight will focus on Joel Cage, the award-winning veteran singer/songwriter from Boston. As always, the concert is open to the public at no charge, though donations are always gratefully accepted. Once a member of the internationally acclaimed rock and roll group Southside Johnny […]

Community Bike Swap and Tune-up Event on May 14

Plus DIY bike workshops

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A Community Bike Swap and Tune-Up event will take place on the Andover Village Green on Saturday, May 14, from 1 to 4 PM. Sponsored by the Andover Community Association, Friends of the Northern Rail Trail, Kearsarge Valley Transition Initiative, and the Proctor Academy Cycling Team, the event will offer free basic tune-ups and tips […]

Apple Grafting Workshop at Final Winter Market

Roast pork supper on May 21

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Blazing Star Grange has a busy month of May planned. The last Farmers Market of the winter season will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 9 AM to 1 PM. The market features a wide variety of local products including meats, eggs, soap, cheese, honey, crafts, jams, baked goods, cards, plants, recycled clothing designs, chocolates, […]

Andover Institute Plans Three Events for April

Real estate, Mount Kearsarge, and gardening

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Andover Institute Plans Three Events for April

The Andover Institute, an arm of the Andover Community Association, will offer three events in April, all open to the public at no charge: The State of Andover’s Real Estate will be offered on Tuesday, April 12, beginning at 7 PM. Local Realtor Stacey Viandier will explore the current local market in a presentation and discussion […]

NHCHF Enjoys “Sign of the Times” Program

Remember the old Burma Shave signs on the highway?

By Judy Perreault, NHCHF

“Signs of The Times” was a recent program of the Andover chapter of New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family (NHCHF). We had a good time remembering signs that were popular when we were younger. Roadside farmers would get their barn painted for free if an ad could be painted on the side facing the […]

Blazing Star Grange: April 2016

Benefit supper for fire victim on April 23

By Donna Sprague, Blazing Star Grange

The special feature at the Saturday, April 2, Danbury Winter Market is old farm tools … the stories they could tell, the secrets they might reveal. Tom Curren, local historian and appreciator of farm tools and all things old, will tell their stories at 11 AM downstairs in the Grange Hall. The display will be available for viewing […]

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