Grange meets first and third Thursdays
This fall, the Blazing Star Grange has begun to lead the community to make more choices for sustainable living by increasing the use of sustainable supplies used in serving their suppers. For the Grange fair in September, which served around 200 people, Styrofoam divided plates were replaced with a compostable variety. For the November supper, […]
Saturday, November 9, from 9 to 2
Our Lady of Fatima Church in New London will host a Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 9, from 9 AM to 2 PM. The fair will feature holiday decorations, books, crafts, a country pantry, a cookie walk, jewelry, Red Hat items, a silent auction, a doll house, and quilt raffles. For more information, call Jean […]
Winter Celebration on December 7
The Mountain Kearsarge Indian Museum, at 18 Highlawn Road in Warner, will be hosting the following events this fall. For more information, contact the Museum at 456-2600; Info@nullIndianMuseum.org; or visit IndianMuseum.org. Raised Beadwork Class with Rhonda Besaw. Saturday, November 9, 10 AM to noon. $30 members, $45 non-members. Call 456-2600 to register; space limited. Beadweaving […]
Venues can handle up to 415 guests
Colby-Sawyer College has opened its historic campus to the public for corporate and special events. Located in the sophisticated New England town of New London, and surrounded by mountains and lakes, Colby-Sawyer offers a variety of venues that accommodate up to 415 guests. With its picturesque grounds and Georgian-style brick buildings, Colby-Sawyer, founded in 1837, […]
Two speakers in November for fall series
The South Danbury Christian Church continues its speaker series on two Friday evenings in November. On Friday, November 8, Kevin Gardner will speak on Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls. In addition to being a stonewall builder, Gardner is a teacher, writer, actor, and author of the book The Granite Kiss (which […]
Seventh year above $500,000 for Concord event
On October 20, the 21st Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event was held at Memorial Field in Concord. Over 5,000 participants raised $588,561 to fund critical research, programs, and patients services of the American Cancer Society. In 1993, the first Making Strides events were held, and the Concord event raised $3,000. This year, over 300 […]
Bring canned goods for Andover Food Pantry
Can you believe that the holidays are just around the corner? Let us help you knock a few gifts off that never-ending to-do list by coming to our third annual Holiday Gift Showcase on Saturday, November 9, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Andover Elementary/Middle School. Come support your friends and neighbors, who will […]
Questions answered by certified navigator
Approximately 30 Andover residents attended the “Update on the Affordable Care Act” on October 21 and learned about what’s available for New Hampshire residents in the new health insurance marketplace. Donna Toomey, patient advocate and financial counselor at HealthFirst Family Care Center, and also a certified navigator for the new insurance marketplace, answered questions on […]
Sign up for the November 21 fete by November 15
Senior Luncheons are being offered at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn at noon on the third Thursday of the month. The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society is sponsoring these popular outings in conjunction with the WCA and Community Action Program (CAP) in Concord, which provides food and support services for seniors in our county. […]
Gourmet meal from local growers and food producers
In its commitment to bringing neighbors together, the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) sponsored the Harvest Home Luncheon on Saturday, September 28 to showcase locally grown and produced foods and products. The event was a great success. Lots of local growers, food producers, and dedicated volunteers participated. Nearly 80 people enjoyed the four-course gourmet meal. Many […]