The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines the word “volunteer” as a person who, of his/her own free will, offers himself/herself for a service or duty, “service” as the art of serving, and “community” as a body of people living in the same place under the same laws. The Andover Service Club (ASC) is a volunteer organization […]
Weather Folklore was our discussion at last month’s meeting of the New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family. Considering how unpredictable the weather has been lately, it was a timely topic. Wasn’t it Mark Twain who said, ” If you don’t like New England weather, wait a minute”? Throughout the ages man has been interested […]
In his 2002 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush called on all Americans to make a lifetime commitment of at least 4,000 hours – the equivalent of two years of their life – to serve their communities, the nation and the world. President Bush announced the creation of the USA Freedom Corps […]
This year the Andover High School All-Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, July 12. Lily Ordway has invited us back to the Ordway Recreational Area in Danbury. It’s a time of good food, good friends, and good times. We moved the date out a week as the Fourth of July is on a Friday, […]
The Speaker Series at the South Danbury Church continues its Friday night programming with a new season, optimistically dedicated to Spring. “Whatever the weather actually is,” says Kathy Neustadt, one of the series’ organizers, “we have some great evenings coming up, with interesting people and fascinating topics.” The talks begin at 6:30 PM, light refreshments […]
Colby-Sawyer College will host the annual New Hampshire Clothesline Project for the 19th consecutive year. The Clothesline Project is a display of t-shirts with written messages and illustrations demonstrating the impact of sexual, domestic, and mental abuse. Created by survivors of violence and those close to them, the shirts represent the need to “break the […]
Plans are underway for the 10th annual Choose Franklin Community Day, sponsored by the Franklin Rotary Club, which will be held on Saturday, May 10 at Odell Park in Franklin. The event will begin with a parade at 10 AM which will step off at Franklin High School and proceed easterly to downtown, turning on […]
As the snow diminishes in April warmth (we hope), Blazing Star Grange Hall opens its doors in Danbury for a busy month of activities. Come to the “Spring” Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, April 5, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Some vendors are bringing out their spring line of clothing and jewelry, Easter candies, […]
On Saturday, April 19 at 7 PM, Cardigan Mountain Tradition, a popular local bluegrass band, will donate their time and talents to bring an evening’s performance to the Blazing Star Grange Hall in Danbury. This is the second of four benefit performances by area musicians to support the historic scenery restoration project, which includes a […]