Franklin Animal Shelter Raffles Romantic Evenings

Win a get-away to Highland Lake Inn!

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Happy Valentine’s Day wishes from the folks at the Franklin Animal Shelter. Once again, the Franklin Animal Shelter is celebrating St. Valentine’s Day with a raffle of a romantic evening to share with your sweetheart. This year’s prizes include a One Night Stay, including wine and chocolates, at the following locations: first prize – Common Man […]

Franklin Indoor Yard Sales Benefit Community Projects

Donate items or buy some on January 23

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Community collaboration has garnered four organizations to team up to bring you bargains at the sixth annual Town-wide Indoor Yard Sale. Bargain shop for gently-used, “recycled” items on Saturday, January 23, from 8 AM to 1 PM at three different locations. Cleaning out after the holidays? These four organizations will accept even more donations. These […]

WCA Senior Luncheon on January 20

Entertainment follows with Judy Lowe

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WCA Senior Luncheon on January 20

  The next Senior L​uncheon​ in Wilmot will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, January 20, at the WCA’s Red Barn. These fun get-togethers are held at the Wilmot Community Center’s Red Barn on the third Wednesday of the month through April. Immediately following the meal, l​ocal actor Judy Lowe will get the New […]

Merrimack County Republicans Meet on January 13

Jack Flanagan and Greg Moore to speak

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The Merrimack County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 13, at 6 PM at The Draft Sports Bar and Grill, 67 South Main Street, Concord and host the following speakers: State Representative Jack Flanagan will present his exploration as a candidate for the Second Congressional District. Greg Moore, Americans For Prosperity, will […]

Franklin Animal Shelter: Be the Set of Hands that Saves a Set of Paws

Winter is coming and the pets need your help

Press release

The Franklin Animal Shelter wants to remind you that most of our cats and dogs are enjoying a cozy winter in a loving home. Unfortunately, not all animals in our area are as lucky. Some suffer from hunger, neglect, cruelty, and abandonment. The Franklin Animal Shelter provides a place where Good Samaritan rescuers, area police, and those no […]

Permaculture Design Course at Colby-Sawyer in the Spring

Jen White is one of the teachers

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Jen White of Andover is one of several Colby-Sawyer instructors who have organized a Permaculture Design Certification Course at Colby-Sawyer College this spring. This course is especially useful for homeowners, planners, design professionals, community organizers, farmers, and gardeners. It is adapted to a wide variety of learning styles and is presented via lecture, images, video, […]

COA Chapin Senior Center, December 2015

Events and activities for December

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December 2015 Programs and Activities Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45 AM We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Come visit over an endless cup of coffee! French Discussion Group First and Third Monday at 4:15 PM Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language […]

Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice, December 2015

Events and activities for December

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December 2015 Programs and Activities Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45 AM We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Come visit over an endless cup of coffee! French Discussion Group First and Third Monday at 4:15 PM Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language […]

Winter Wonderland Experience Highlights Area Holiday Fairs

Saturday, December 5 is the big day

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The ninth annual Webster Wildcats PTO Holiday Fair will be held from 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, December 5, at the Webster Town Hall on Route 127. This year’s event features many new and returning craft and art vendors, plus the ever-popular raffle with theme gift baskets and donations from area businesses. Bring […]

Famous Christmas Pageant in South Danbury on December 21

Featured in Donald Hall's "Lucy's Christmas"

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In November 2012, Yankee magazine published a story about the Christmas Pageant put on at the South Danbury Christian Church that had been written about by Donald Hall in his children’s book Lucy’s Christmas. During “the season of light and promise,” the article said, this pageant has become “enshrined as a community event.” As it is […]