Andover Lions Do a Lot for Area Towns

Come join the fun!

By Joyce Egge, Andover Lions Club

The Andover Lions Club does a lot for the area, but many people have no idea what the Lions do! They think it’s nothing but meetings.  I thought about this and came up with some of the community service items that the Lions currently do. Here is a partial list: We support the Andover Food […]

Colby-Sawyer Receives $3 Million Gift for New Arts Center

Donation comes from former trustee

Press release

Colby-Sawyer College has received a $3 million gift from Bill and Sonja Davidow ‘56 of Woodside, Calif. The gift will support the college’s highest academic priority of building a new fine and performing arts center and will fund the Sonja C. Davidow ‘56 Endowed Chair in the Fine and Performing Arts. “Both Bill and I […]

Statewide Meeting in Andover Makes Big Donation to SPCA

NHCHF gathering's theme was "Once Upon a Time"

By Judy Perreault, NHCF
Statewide Meeting in Andover Makes Big Donation to SPCA

Members of New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family (NHCHF) from all over the state met at the Andover Elementary/Middle School for our annual Spring Fling. It is a time for meeting members from other clubs, presentation of upcoming programs, and to have some fun. The theme of the meeting was “Once Upon A Time.” […]

Big Fundraising Opportunity for Andover Non-Profits

Special Olympics event should draw hundreds

Press release

Thanks to the generous support of Proctor Academy, Andover has been selected as the venue for the first annual Rail Trail Run and Ride event being held on Saturday, September 27, to benefit Special Olympics New Hampshire (SONH). A Family Festival on Proctor Academy’s Carr Field will follow 100K and 50K bike races on the […]

Sock Hop Fundraiser Coming to Blazing Star Grange Hall

Saturday, June 7, at 7 PM in Danbury

Press release

Dig out that poodle skirt or find those old khaki pants, then polish your saddle shoes and slick back your hair before heading out to the Sock Hop at the Blazing Star Grange Hall on Saturday, June 7, in Danbury. And before you do, be sure to stop by the Danbury Country Store, where there’s […]

Andover High Reunion on Track for July 12

Bring your memorabilia and gather in South Danbury

By Judy Poblenz Perreault, AHS '53

Time is fleeting, and our reunion is only a month away. We have to keep repeating the time and date so we don’t forget, which seems to be something I do frequently lately. Save Saturday, July 12, and plan to meet at the Ordway Recreational Area in South Danbury at 10 AM. Don’t forget to […]

Andover Energy Group Minutes, April 29, 2014

Presentation on "Community Solar" concept

This meeting constitutes AEG’s May meeting. New Hampshire Solar Garden LLC presentation and discussion, Andrew Kellar. The speaker described the evolution of his business and noted that he was now pursuing opportunities to provide support to communities as they begin to look at Group Net Metering. This approach is sometimes referred to as Community Solar. […]

Relay for Life Celebrates Cancer Survivors, Raises Funds

All-night event at KRHS on June 20 to 21

Press release

You are invited to see how our community is fighting cancer locally. Every year your friends, neighbors, and co-workers come together at the Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee Relay For Life. You don’t have to be an athlete or a long distance walker or runner. You just have to care and want to help others in the community […]

TRIP Center Events, June 2014

ON THE ROAD AGAIN 2014 SHOP AND LUNCH IN CONCORD Monday, June 9th at 8:30 AM Enjoy shopping local stores and lunch at a restaurant of your choice in Concord. Transportation cost is $2.00 and must be paid at time of sign up. Lunch is your responsibility. No refunds will be given. Sign up at […]

Franklin Animal Shelter: Pet of the Month, June 2014

Tom needs a mellow new home

Press release
Franklin Animal Shelter: Pet of the Month, June 2014

This handsome guy is Tom! Tom came to the shelter after his previous owners moved and left him behind. Tom is about seven years old. He is neutered, litter box trained, and up-to-date on all his shots. Tom is a bit shy, but he is learning to be more trusting of people. He is quite […]