It was a perfect day at Mount Sunapee. Abundant sunshine, deep blue sky, skis flying over sparkling snow as the two instructors and a student finished the run with whoops of joy and enthusiastic high-fives. Looking at us, other skiers might not know right away that John, our student, is visually impaired. John can barely […]
Kearsarge Neighborhood Partners (KNP) is a nonprofit dedicated to building a community where neighbors help each other flourish. We collaborate with over 40 community partners serving 10 towns in the Kearsarge region, matching the needs of neighbors with committed volunteers who can help in short-term or longer-term situations. KNP anticipates some wonderful new beginnings throughout […]
The Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome The Beacon to our area, as the issues start popping up in the towns around the mountain. The Beacon shines a light on area events and happenings both in and all around the Kearsarge region. We’d like to introduce you to a few of our […]
Saturday, April 27, at 9 AM
The Franklin VNA and Hospice is hosting our 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk, on April 27, starting at 9 AM. The race will begin/end at the Paul Smith Elementary School, 41 Daniel Webster Drive, Franklin. All proceeds will help benefit the Franklin VNA and Hospice and the families and patients we serve. Run as an individual or […]
Have you ever heard of New Hampshire’s tranquil, beautiful areas referred to as God’s Country? The Danbury Country Store certainly had and came up with “GAAWD’s Country,” referring to our little section of the state — the towns of Grafton, Alexandria, Andover, Wilmot, and Danbury. Having approval from the store to use “GAAWD’s Country,” Blazing […]
Volunteer training Thursdays, March 28 to April 18, 12 – 3 PM
Volunteering can be one of the most powerful experiences a person can have. When you volunteer, you give your time to help touch the lives of others, and when that volunteering is for those who are on home hospice, you gain the opportunity to change someone’s life for the better. Franklin VNA and Hospice is […]
Saturday, April 27, 5:30 PM
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Medieval merriment is coming to Franklin. The Franklin Opera House is pleased to announce a special Spring Gala on Saturday, April 27, at 5:30 PM, featuring a sit-down meal, fundraising raffle, and music by The Scott Spradling Band. This event is being celebrated with a Medieval Feast theme (costumes optional!). Friends […]
News and events for March in KACC area
Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome The Beacon’s expansion to our area! Watch as complimentary copies of the newspaper start popping up in all the towns around our mountains. The Beacon shines a light on area events and happenings, both in and all around the Kearsarge region. Below are a sample of […]
Poets make pilgrimages from all over
Not everything happening at Eagle Pond Farm, home of poets Jane Kenyon and Donald Hall, is apparent in furnishings restored to the house or books returning to bookshelves. Back in 2019 when the farm was being sold, and a nonprofit was being created to be steward of it, we were committing to more than preserving […]
There were 22 deer registered in the pool this year
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Bucks-Only Deer Pool. Thanks to everyone for their support of the Club and the Deer Pool. There were a total of 22 deer registered in our pool this year. 1st Place, Jeremy Hill: 208 lbs., 10 pt. 2nd Place, Matt Braley: 207 lbs., 10 pt. 3rd Place, Jeff […]