2024 Walter Kangas Memorial Scholarship
Wilmot – The Wilmot Garden Club (WGC) is proud to announce the winners of its 2024 Walter Kangas Memorial Scholarship, two promising environmentalists, Sydnie Brahan of North Sutton and Caroline Allen of Warner. Surrounded by WGC members in front of the Wilmot Bandstand during the Wilmot Farmers Market on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the WGC […]
Saturday, September 7; more info to come
Save the Date! Andover Open Barns Tour Saturday, September 7 From the NH Preservation Alliance — Enjoy a day of historic barns, scenic landscapes, and local history in the hills of central New Hampshire. The barns in Andover link us to the rich agricultural history of the area. Seven distinctive examples will be showcased on […]
New London — Thursday, August 1, 2024 Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30–10 AM Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver […]
At Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness
Dinosaurs Return Opens daily, 9:30 AM to 5 PM (last trail admission at 3:30 PM). Holderness, NH — Visitors to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will see life-size dinosaurs similar to the way they lived during prehistoric times, at Dinosaurs Return. The temporary exhibit features five life-size dinosaurs. The dinosaurs look, move, and sound like […]
But approved subdivision threatens historic sense of place
“Mountain’s real pretty today,” poet Donald Hall’s grandmother, Kate Wells, would say every morning, looking out the kitchen window. Or, “Can’t see the mountain too good today.” Her reports spoke not only of the surround of place that has informed life for generations at Eagle Pond Farm but also of the importance of Kearsarge in […]
All events will be at the North Wilmot Church
Wilmot – The North Wilmot Union Meeting House Society (NWUMHS) will continue its summer schedule with a program, Sunday service, and the annual Community Hymn Sing. All events will be at the North Wilmot Church, 3 Breezy Hill Road, in North Wilmot. Refreshments will be served after each program. Irish Music at 4 PM, Sunday, […]
Garden Club fundraiser to plant bulbs
Andover – The Andover Garden Club, a branch of The Hub, recently held a fundraiser to offset the cost of the bulbs the Garden Club plans to plant this fall. A barn quilt, made by the sister of Gail Parenteau, is gorgeous and garnered a lot of interest. Lucky Judy Perreault bought a single ticket and […]
Occurring Monday thru Friday
WILMOT – Looking for local fun and free activities? Join one of the many free classes at the Red Barn, 64 Village Road, Wilmot. On Tuesdays at 1 – 3:30 p.m., the WCA hosts Mah Jongg. Whether you are an experienced Mah Jongger or just want to learn, feel free to drop by and play. […]
Andover – Readers of the Beacon may have seen that residents needing rides to some activities at The Andover Community Hub can now contact Kearsarge Neighborhood Partners (KNP) to request them. This is thanks to a new and evolving collaboration between The Hub and KNP. When someone calls or emails KNP, their request is broadcast […]
Places to hang out during heat waves
Andover – Keeping one’s cool is increasingly important as New Hampshire is expected to face more extreme-heat days during the summer as the climate grows warmer. When outside temperatures rise into the 90’s and above, it’s vital that people of all ages pay attention to taking it easy and keeping cool and hydrated. Andover is […]