American Legion Collects Food, Money for Andover Food Pantry
Boxes of food plus $300 cash
A Time for Giving – Donations Needed
Cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, and more
Press release
Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry has all the turkeys ordered… yet still needs all the fixings for that wonderful family gathering coming “real” soon. We expect to prepare 320 turkey baskets which include the following items: cranberry sauce, small white onions, turkey stuffing, turkey gravy, potatoes, squash – frozen box or bag, dinner rolls, canned […]
Blazing Star Grange Gears Up for Winter Market
Starts November 5
Press release
A Decade of Danbury Winter Markets Ten years ago, the Blazing Star Grange thought that that they had the ability and venue to provide an opportunity for farms to sell their products after the area summer markets closed for the season. The idea was new. Would customers come to the Grange Hall during the winter […]
Andover Congregational Church, November 2016
Craft fair and bake sale November 19
By Sandy Miller, Andover Congregational Church
Sunday School for children began on September 18 and runs during the Church service from 9:30 to approximately 10:45 AM. Call Bonnie at 735-5486 for more information. Men’s Breakfast – called “Second Saturdays for Guys” – continues, the next one being held on November 12 at the Grange Hall starting at 8 AM. This begins […]
COA Chapin Senior Center, November 2016
Programs and Events
Press release
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! This is a walk-in program. French Discussion Group First and Third Mondays at 4:15 PM Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language […]
AARP Tax-Aide Program Needs Volunteers
Preparers needed for local area
Press release
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program needs additional volunteers for free income tax preparation in New London and Andover. AARP and the IRS sponsor the program for middle and low income taxpayers and the elderly. Presently we have 12 volunteers. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. You don’t need to be an AARP member or […]
Andover Lions Club’s 11th Annual Golf Tournament a Success
Monday, September 19, in Sutton
By Charlie Darling, for the Beacon
The Andover Lions Club’s Golf Classic at the Country Club of New Hampshire on September 19 enjoyed the support of many area organizations and businesses again this year. It was a day of fun and fundraising as the Lions raised money to support their many projects and activities for the benefit of local communities. Lions Clubs sponsor many […]
Pope Memorial SPCA Rescues 40 Dogs and Cats
Top-notch care and medical attention important
Press release
The Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County (PMSPCA) unexpectedly took in 40 companion animals on September 15 from all over Merrimack County. Responding to multiple community calls throughout the day, 21 felines and one canine living in sub-par conditions were rescued from a single apartment in the Greater Concord area, now known as the “Apartment […]
Electric Vehicle Expo in New London Draws Hundreds
Event drew over 250 people
Press release
Hundreds of people gathered in New London on September 11 to see how electric vehicles – from Teslas to motorized bicycles – are starting to transform how we all get around. The New London Electric Vehicle Expo, organized by the New London Energy Committee and the Andover Energy Group, brought together vehicle owners, dealers, and people curious […]
Andover Congregational Church, October 2016
Last flea market and bake sale on October 29
By Sandy Miller, Andover Congregational Church
Our fall schedule is underway with lots of spiritual opportunities going on. Sunday School for children began on September 18 under the direction of Bonnie Wesley. This runs during the Church service from 9:30 to approximately 10:45. We would love to see some new faces in the program. Call Bonnie at 735-5486 for more information. Men’s […]