Andover Institute Offers Courses and Discussion Groups

Two events scheduled already

Press release

Although the Andover Community Association has been in existence just since early February, one of its focus areas, the Andover Institute, is already hosting two events: A Tai Chi class meets every Saturday at noon in the William A. Bachelder Library in East Andover. The one-hour introductory session is taught by Marcia Wyman of Inner […]

Andover Community Association Hits the Ground Running

Variety of offerings planned

Press release

Entering their second month of volunteer work, a group of local residents calling themselves the Andover Community Association (ACA) are taking the Andover community by storm. Members of ACA’s newly-formed steering committee include Carl Ahern, Susan and Larry Chase, Duncan Coolidge, Paul Currier, Jay Fitzpatrick, Vicky Mishcon, Janet Moore, Nancy Teach, Sophie Viandier, and Jennifer […]

ACA to Update Our Town Resource Directory

New edition for 2016

Press release

The newly-formed Andover Community Association (ACA) is planning to update the Our Town directory of Andover resources and services, to be ready with a new edition for 2016. A handy reference for those needing to find a local piano teacher or plumber, to learn the hours of the Andover Public Library or the Town Clerk, […]

Alpha Course Returns to Andover Congregational Church

11-week course starts on March 17

By Linda Wickstrom, Andover Congregational Church

Once again the Andover Congregational Church will be offering the world-acclaimed Alpha course. For anyone who has asked themselves or another person questions such as “Is there more to life than this? … What is the purpose of life? … Why is there so much suffering? … Does God care about me? … Who is […]

Andover Congregational Church, February 2015

Join a group that sings at nursing homes

By Sandy Miller, Andover Congregational Church

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve been praying for spring! It certainly has been a challenging few weeks weather-wise. The Andover Community Coffeehouse appears to be quite an attraction. Local talent gets the opportunity to perform before the group of people attending. It certainly has proven to be highly entertaining. This […]

Developing “Grit” in Students Can Lead to Success

Learn more in Wilmot on March 19

Press release

Amy Lyon will present “Got Grit?” from 6 to 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 19, at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn at 64 Village Road in Wilmot. Amy, a fifth-grade teacher at Sutton Central School, recently received her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from New England College. While researching her dissertation, she specifically […]

Andover Helps Solarize Upper Valley to Successful Wrap-Up

New solar installations to exceed 180

Press release

Through the successful Solarize Upper Valley program, at least 181 more homeowners across the Upper Valley have signed contracts to go solar this year. The initiative, led by the nonprofit Vital Communities and local volunteers to increase the rate of solar adoption in the region, encouraged New Hampshire homeowners in Hanover, Orford, New London, Andover, […]

WCA Luncheon Features Kathy Lowe

Thursday, March 19, at Wilmot's Red Barn

Press release

The next Senior Luncheon at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn will begin at noon on Thursday, March 19. The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society sponsors these popular social events in conjunction with the WCA and CAP in Concord, which provides food and support services for seniors in Merrimack County. Kathy Lowe will entertain after […]

Kearsarge Maple Festival Comes to Warner

Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29

Press release

The Kearsarge Maple Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29, in Warner from 10 AM to 4 PM. Celebrate the maple season with us! Feast on a pancake breakfast with real maple syrup at the United Church of Warner from 7:30 to 10 AM; savor the rare treat of “sugar on snow” at the New Hampshire Telephone Museum; watch a […]

Andover Service Club Plans Bake Sale for Voting Day

Proceeds benefit scholarship fund

By Mary Ofenloch, ASC president

The Andover Service Club (ASC) met on February 11 in the Highland Lake Grange Hall. The meeting included committee reports, discussions on ways to better serve the community, refreshments, and the special program for February – Game Day – which included bingo and card or board games. Town Meeting day is Tuesday, March 10, and […]