Our Lady of Fatima Hosts Holiday Fair

Saturday, November 9, from 9 to 2

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Our Lady of Fatima Church in New London will host a Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 9, from 9 AM to 2 PM. The fair will feature holiday decorations, books, crafts, a country pantry, a cookie walk, jewelry, Red Hat items, a silent auction, a doll house, and quilt raffles. For more information, call Jean […]

Fall Events at the Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum

Winter Celebration on December 7

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Fall Events at the Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum

The Mountain Kearsarge Indian Museum, at 18 Highlawn Road in Warner, will be hosting the following events this fall. For more information, contact the Museum at 456-2600; Info@nullIndianMuseum.org; or visit IndianMuseum.org. Raised Beadwork Class with Rhonda Besaw. Saturday, November 9, 10 AM to noon. $30 members, $45 non-members. Call 456-2600 to register; space limited. Beadweaving […]

Colby-Sawyer Opens its Historic Campus for Weddings and Events

Venues can handle up to 415 guests

By Jillienne Marinelli, Colby-Sawyer '14

Colby-Sawyer College has opened its historic campus to the public for corporate and special events. Located in the sophisticated New England town of New London, and surrounded by mountains and lakes, Colby-Sawyer offers a variety of venues that accommodate up to 415 guests. With its picturesque grounds and Georgian-style brick buildings, Colby-Sawyer, founded in 1837, […]

Stone Walls and Old Music Come to South Danbury Church

Two speakers in November for fall series

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The South Danbury Christian Church continues its speaker series on two Friday evenings in November. On Friday, November 8, Kevin Gardner will speak on Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls. In addition to being a stonewall builder, Gardner is a teacher, writer, actor, and author of the book The Granite Kiss (which […]

Andover Teams Help Making Strides Walk Top $588,000

Seventh year above $500,000 for Concord event

By Kimberly Laro, Making Strides
Andover Teams Help Making Strides Walk Top $588,000

On October 20, the 21st Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event was held at Memorial Field in Concord. Over 5,000 participants raised $588,561 to fund critical research, programs, and patients services of the American Cancer Society. In 1993, the first Making Strides events were held, and the Concord event raised $3,000. This year, over 300 […]

Seniors Luncheons Resume at Wilmot’s Red Barn

Sign up for the November 21 fete by November 15

By Lindy Heim, WCA
Seniors Luncheons Resume at Wilmot’s Red Barn

Senior Luncheons are being offered at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn at noon on the third Thursday of the month. The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society is sponsoring these popular outings in conjunction with the WCA and Community Action Program (CAP) in Concord, which provides food and support services for seniors in our county. […]

Wilmot Harvest Luncheon Draws Crowd of 80

Gourmet meal from local growers and food producers

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In its commitment to bringing neighbors together, the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) sponsored the Harvest Home Luncheon on Saturday, September 28 to showcase locally grown and produced foods and products. The event was a great success. Lots of local growers, food producers, and dedicated volunteers participated. Nearly 80 people enjoyed the four-course gourmet meal. Many […]

WCA Celebrates 50 Years Serving Wilmot and Surrounding Towns

Potluck at the Red Barn on October 26

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The Wilmot Community Association (WCA) will celebrate its first 50 years of bringing neighbors together with a potluck supper starting at 5:30 PM on Saturday, October 26 at the Red Barn, 64 Village Road, Wilmot. Bring your favorite dish to share with your friends and neighbors. The WCA will provide beverages and dessert – a […]

Laura Powers’ Cookies Kick Off Holiday Events at the Red Barn

Decorate holiday cookies on November 19

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The Wilmot Community Association has several workshops, activities, and programs lined up for November and early December at the Red Barn.  Holiday Sugar Cookies Learn how to decorate holiday cookies with Laura Powers of Andover-based Extraordinary Taste starting at 6 PM Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) Red Barn on 64 Village […]

Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Precious

Domestic short-hair cat with a sweet disposition

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Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Precious

This is Precious! This girl definitely lives up to her name with her sweet disposition and loving spirit. Precious is a domestic short-hair, adult, female. She is spayed, litter box trained, and current on all her vaccinations. She is very affectionate and is quite content to sit quietly in your lap. Precious sustained a broken […]