"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 […]
Any MVHS student can participate
What parent doesn’t want their child to grow into a productive citizen, one with the talents necessary to succeed in life? We all hope that skills such as communication, problem solving, teamwork and time management will be learned during the 13-plus years a student spends in school. Often, unfortunately, they are not. Extracurricular activities such […]
Saturday, December 5 in New London
The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society (WLAS) will be hosting its famous Cookie Walk from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, December 5 as part of the Wilmot Community Association’s Holiday Craft Fair held at the New London Recreation Center, 114 Cougar Court in New London. As always, people flock to the WLAS Cookie Walk to stock […]
Sunday, December 13, starting at 4:30 PM
Fun for the whole family will be on track starting at 4:30 PM, Sunday, December 13. That’s when the young and young-at-heart can climb aboard the fourth annual Wilmot Express, a town-wide holiday celebration. The Wilmot Express is a joint effort by the Wilmot Community Association (WCA), the Wilmot Volunteer Fire Department, and the Wilmot […]