Sunday, July 28; Andover Barn
Time is running out! Admission is limited! Reserve your seats now for the Sunday, July 28, Rock, Blues ‘n’ BBQ event, an annual party that brings the community together for a whole lot of fun, as well as to raise funds to support expanded programming and continued steps to make The Andover Community Hub’s building as user-friendly as possible. […]
East Andover. For 2023, ice-in was December 22 and ice-out was on March 18, 2024, equaling 88 days of coverage — about 20 days shorter than the past 10-year winter average. Water Quality Data Summary. Per the Department of Environmental Services report: “Great job sampling in 2023! Lake quality is representative of borderline oligotrophic/mesotrophic, or […]
Visitors welcomed by appointment; bring a picnic!
The first thing one feels when stepping out of the car at the Bark & Bray Farm and Animal Sanctuary in Wilmot is the peacefulness. It is palpable. Next, there is the earthy scent of dirt and manure, typical of any farm with animals, mixed with new spring smells. Then, scattered around large fenced in […]
Saturday, June 1, 10 AM to 3 PM
May 16, White River Junction, Vt. – The news is full of stories about our region’s housing shortage and its impact on every aspect of community and individual health and well-being. One event, however, gives individual homeowners the expert knowledge and resources to help address that crisis and earn rental income by building “accessory dwelling […]
Sunset Health Education Institute promotes wellness
Nature and health — is there a connection? Spending time in nature promotes relaxation, rejuvenation, and emotional well-being, contributing to disease prevention and immune function. Our environment plays a fundamental role in shaping human development, promoting resilience, and fostering holistic health across the lifespan. Investing in environments that nurture the mind, spirit, and body is […]
Special thanks to Country Club of New Hampshire
The first annual Beacon Golf Tournament was held on May 20, at the Country Club of New Hampshire. Two dozen golfers enjoyed a sunny sky and a gorgeous course. All proceeds from this event went directly to support The Beacon (Community Publishing of Andover, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) organization). Our thanks go to Derek Lytle […]
Potter Place Festival, Saturday, June 29
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist and heroic orator for liberty, delivered one of his most famous speeches in which he asked, “What to the slave is your Fourth of July?” In addressing an Independence Day observance in Rochester, New York, his speech was a blistering indictment of an American idealism that ignored […]
Next lunch is June 26; call by June 17 for reservation
Senior lunches are becoming a regular monthly occurrence at The Andover Community Hub on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 PM, year-round. Any area resident aged sixty and over who would like to attend the next lunch on June 26 is welcome to call The Hub at 603 735-5509 by June 17 to […]
Event being held on June 22, 6 - 7:30 PM
Lorna Carlisle and David Nesbitt are running for the New Hampshire House of Representatives, and Stuart Green is running for the New Hampshire Senate. The Andover Democrats welcome the public to come meet them at the Andover Barn, 32 Maple Street, on Saturday, June 22, from 6 – 7:30 PM. Below is a brief statement […]