Saturday, December 5 is the big day
The ninth annual Webster Wildcats PTO Holiday Fair will be held from 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, December 5, at the Webster Town Hall on Route 127. This year’s event features many new and returning craft and art vendors, plus the ever-popular raffle with theme gift baskets and donations from area businesses. Bring […]
Featured in Donald Hall's "Lucy's Christmas"
In November 2012, Yankee magazine published a story about the Christmas Pageant put on at the South Danbury Christian Church that had been written about by Donald Hall in his children’s book Lucy’s Christmas. During “the season of light and promise,” the article said, this pageant has become “enshrined as a community event.” As it is […]
12 exhibitors and 30 attendees at the Grange Hall in East Andover
"Selling them for free" to area third graders
Hats off to Bernice Nowell of Andover who has been busy delivering dictionaries to the area school’s third graders as part of the Grange Dictionary Project. In addition to talking about the Grange and the program, Bernice also leaves several pairs of her handmade mittens. The dictionaries, a total of 105, are given to the […]
With entertainment from SKIT
The December Senior Luncheon at the Wilmot Community Association in Wilmot Flat will feature special holiday keyboard and vocal music by Susan Cancio-Bello. She was the music director of SKIT’s recent “Best of Burt (Bacharach, that is)” musical and is a member of the group, Folk Fusion. Don’t miss the chance to schmooz with friends […]
Community-based sustainability major planned
In 2014, Colby-Sawyer College received a $160,750. two-year grant from the Davis Educational Foundation. The grant was created by the late Stanton Walker Davis and his wife, Elisabeth, upon his retirement as chair of Shaw’s Supermarkets. The grant supports innovations by faculty and staff that improve educational outcomes while decreasing costs. Chair of the Davis […]
Clean out your attic for January 3
It is almost here…2016. Have you thought about resolutions? The Danbury Winter Farmers Market might just help you with your resolutions. Do you want to eat healthier, live simpler, connect with the farmer that grows your food, help the local economy, enjoy community, and clean out your basement? What? Clean out my basement? Reduce the […]
Christmas Eve service at 7 PM
We have a very busy time ahead of us as we celebrate the Advent and Christmas season. Advent began on Sunday, November 29 and continues through December 20. The first and third Sundays in December, we will be celebrating Holy Communion. There will be a special choir/carols on Sunday, December 20 at our 9:30 AM […]
AARP Tax-Aide program starts January 15
AARP’s Tax-Aide program is looking for volunteers for tax preparation in New London and Andover. Presently, we have 12 volunteers. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. You don’t need to be an AARP member or be a retiree to volunteer. “The AARP Tax-Aide program is a wonderful resource for the American taxpayer,” said Ron Koron, […]
Trees, wreaths, and wall hangings in this annual fundraiser
The Franklin Opera House presents the third annual Festival of the Trees December 4,5,6 If you’ve never visited The Franklin Opera House take advantage of this event to experience the majestic ambiance of the theater. For the festival, the Opera House will be energized with Holiday Spirit and jam-packed with dazzling Christmas trees, wreaths, wall […]