Oncology patients at LRGHealthcare to benefit
Fifteen-year breast cancer survivor, Brenda Ganong, recently hosted the 11th Annual Brenda’s Ride with Friends: Fighting Cancer One Mile at a Time. The day was a huge success raising $11,200 for the oncology patients at LRGHealthcare. Brenda’s Ride started in 2003 with just 35 participants and has continued to grow with each passing year. The […]
October 26 event benefits Salisbury Fire Department
The Salisbury Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will hold its first annual Haunted Hayride at Salisbury’s Maplewood Ball Field on Route 4 in Salisbury. Bring your carved pumpkin and enter to win prizes, enjoy apple crisp, hot apple cider, and popcorn and dare to be scared as you take a haunted ride through “Little Johnny’s […]
Volunteers still needed
Plans are nearly complete for the 66th annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival, scheduled for Columbus Day Weekend. “This year’s festival will be outstanding. We’ll have crafters and a farmers market, rides, food, parades, road races, raffles, music, and entertainment for everyone … and more,” said festival president, Sean Bohman. “There are several competitions folks can […]
Andover's Harvey Best recognized for his maintenance work
The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens in Newbury held its annual Volunteer Appreciation event on Sunday, September 8. Over 125 Fells volunteers and guests gathered on the recently renovated Veranda to meet and mingle, and to welcome the new Executive Director, Susan Warren. Volunteerism is key to The Fells, with over 150 active volunteers who […]
Franklin Regional Hospital by appointment only
Fall is just around the corner, and with the colder weather each year comes flu season. “The flu vaccine is one of the best ways we can protect ourselves and our families from the flu,” said LRGHealthcare Medical Director of Infection Control Dr. Abigail Dacuycuy. “The CDC recommends that everyone six months and older should […]
Season ends on September 28
The Wilmot Farmers Market is experiencing a very successful 2013 season this year. Many residents and visitors have supported the “buy local” philosophy, and September holds the promise of continuing success. The market now has a certified organic farmer to add to the current eclectic mix of meat, produce, and craft vendors. Hot breakfasts and […]
September 22 cancer fundraiser in Tilton
In keeping with our charitable mission of helping to find a cure for breast cancer and protecting the future of our kids, Tanger Outlet Centers introduced Tanger’s Fit For A Cure Family 5K Run/Walk in 2009. This program is designed to raise money for local breast cancer awareness initiatives through LRGHealthcare. In conjunction with Northeast […]
September 7 event features "Sustainable Danbury"
Blazing Star Grange #71 in Danbury will host its 99th annual Grange and Community Fair on Saturday, September 7. Each year, folks come from far and near to greet each other and catch up on news. Start off your day at 7:30 AM with a delicious pancake breakfast served at the Danbury Elementary School and […]
More than 4,400 rides provide since 2010
The Kearsarge Area Council on Aging (COA) announces that it was selected as a winner of the 2013 STAR Award for Excellence by the Beverly Foundation and its nationwide committee of experts in aging and transportation. The award comes with a cash prize of $5,000 that will be used to promote and provide transportation services […]
Harvest Moon Festival on September 21
The Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum has announced its fall exhibit and events: Exhibit: Reading Native Art, August 1 through October 31. See the many ways symbols and stories are incorporated into all types of art in the Contemporary Art Gallery. Harvest Moon Festival: Saturday, September 21, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Eastern Woodlands encampment, […]