Franklin Field Office has Connections to Andover

By Special for the Beacon
Franklin Field Office has Connections to Andover

  Three Colby-Sawyer College faculty members with Andover connections are participating in an innovative new undergraduate program that focuses on revitalizing the City of Franklin. In November, the program opened a field office in Andover’s neighboring city with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought college and city leaders together in celebration. The Andover-based faculty trio are […]

COA Chapin Senior Center, January 2017

Programs and Events

Press release

37 Pleasant Street PO Box 1263 New London, New Hampshire 03257 603-526-6368     kearsargecoa.com January 2017 Programs and Activities Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays at 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 […]

Colby-Sawyer College Opens Office in Franklin

Press release

Colby-Sawyer (CSC) celebrated the grand opening of its field studies office for the Sustainable Learning Initiative (SLI) at Franklin Falls with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 3. President Susan D. Stuebner and members of the senior leadership team, staff and board of trustees were joined by representatives from PermaCityLife and the City of Franklin […]

Andover Congregational Church, December 2016

Christmas caroling on December 18

By Sandy Miller, Andover Congregational Church

The Advent season is now here. We see signs of people preparing for the celebration of our Lord’s birth – Christmas lights in the windows, houses and Christmas trees being decorated, Christmas carols being sung, Christmas cards being addressed, etc. We invite you to join us as we give thanks to God for his incredible […]

Monthly Book Group Offered by the Andover Institute and the Library

First discussion in on The Third Wife

Press release

For residents who love to read and also enjoy a chance to discuss what they’ve read, a monthly book discussion group will begin on Wednesday, January 18 at 7 PM, jointly sponsored by the Andover Public Library and the Andover Institute, a branch of the Andover Community Association (ACA). The group will meet at the […]

Neighborhood Discussions Offered by Andover Institute

Share ideas and skills

Press release

Something to think about during the long winter months: How can I make my home and life more energy efficient? If this piques your interest, let us know and we’ll keep you posted as we organize one or more small neighborhood discussion groups in Andover to consider this question, beginning in January. The “Transition Streets” […]

Franklin Unitarians Hosts the Santa Lucia Tea

To be held on Saturday, December 10

Press release

The Franklin Unitarian Universalist Congregation will be holding its annual Santa Lucia Tea on Saturday, December 10 at 4 PM. This distinctive holiday event celebrates Santa Lucia (Saint Lucy) and originates in Sweden, where Santa Lucia is celebrated as the patron saint of light. Traditionally, Santa Lucia’s feast day was marked by lighting fires and candles, […]

Senior Luncheon Hosts the Clef Hangers

Scheduled for Thursday, December 15

Press release
Senior Luncheon Hosts the Clef Hangers

A fun-filled holiday-themed luncheon serving seniors in the Kearsarge region is scheduled at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn at 11:30 AM on Thursday, December 15. The barbershop quartet the Clef Hangers will be entertaining, and great door prizes will be given out immediately following the meal. Reserve your spot by Thursday, December 8. The Clef […]

South Danbury Church Pie and Cookbook Sale a Success

Speaker series continues December 2

Press release

Looking back: Thank you, to everyone who came to enjoy Keegan Farr’s wonderful concert on November 11, and to all who supported our first annual sale of homemade pies and gently used cookbooks on November 12. We even had a phone-in order, and the sale was so successful that all the pies were sold out […]

COA Chapin Senior Center, December 2016

Programs and events

Press release

COA Chapin Senior Center 37 Pleasant Street PO Box 1263 New London, New Hampshire 03257 603-526-6368 www.kearsargecoa.com December 2016 Programs and Activities Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45am 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 […]