New board members installed
A good crowd of business professionals turned out for the annual meeting of the Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce and enjoyed refreshments and networking with one another. New board members installed for the upcoming year are: President: Patrick Miller of Eastern Propane Oil; President-elect: Cheryl Johnson of The Maples at Warner; Secretary: Barbara Lassonde of […]
Indoor and outdoor programs
House Plant Hospital Wednesday, February 4, 1-3pm Master Gardener Nancy Jachim helps you ‘doctor’ your ailing house plant! This workshop will teach you pruning techniques; working with effective growing media; and how to deal with house plant insects and diseases. Bring your beloved ailing plant(s) for diagnosis and suggested remedies. Requested donation $10. Advance registration […]
Completed applications due May 1
The Andover Service Club is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2015 Scholarship awards has begun. Awards are based on academic performance, character attributes, and community involvement and not on financial need. Graduating seniors and adults entering or continuing their education at a college or a professional or technical school are eligible […]
February 7 for everyone, March 7 for kids
The unpredictability of this winter’s weather will not stop the Andover Fish & Game Club (AF&G) from hosting its two annual ice fishing derbies. The Al Chadwick Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, which is open to any aspiring angler, will be held on Saturday, February 7, at Kezar Lake in North Sutton. The entry fee is […]
New Sunday School teacher
Kearsarge Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (KUUF) welcomes Libby Curran as its new Sunday School teacher. Libby has more than 20 years experience as a first grade and special education teacher. She has won state and national recognition for her work in early literacy, including a 2012 People Magazine Teacher of the Year Award. Sunday School sessions will […]
This handsome fella is Finch
This handsome fellow is Finch! Finch was surrendered to the shelter when his previous owner could no longer keep him. Finch is about two years old. He is a bulldog mix. He is neutered, current on all vaccinations, and house broken. Finch knows some basic commands and responds well to treats while training. He is […]
Don’t wait for a call in the Fall! Please make your 2015 donation today! It’s that time of year again – time for Andover residents, all of whom receive the Beacon in their mailbox each month at no charge, to make a voluntary contribution for 2015 to help keep the Beacon going. If you receive […]
Saturday, January 17, 2015, in Boscawen
Sponsored by the Boscawen Agricultural Commission, Dot Perkins of UNH Cooperative Extension will be presenting two free workshops on raising chickens on Saturday, January 17. Both workshops will be held at the Boscawen Municipal Complex (handicapped accessible) at 116 North Main Street. The first workshop, “Chickens: The Basics – Part I,” will be held from […]
Programs and activities
Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45 AM We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Come visit over an endless cup of coffee! French Discussion Group First and Third Mondays at 4:15 PM Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language skills and have fun. […]
Three students recognized this year for their achievements
The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society (WLAS) wishes to congratulate its three Merit Award winners for 2014. The WLAS Merit Award Program gives monetary awards to Wilmot residents to help them with their college expenses. These awards are given annually based on exceptional character, scholastic achievement, and community involvement. The program is funded by projects such […]