Holiday Gift Showcase at AE/MS on November 9

Bring canned goods for Andover Food Pantry

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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 […]

Andover Gets Health Insurance Marketplace Update

Questions answered by certified navigator

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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 […]

Seniors Luncheons Resume at Wilmot’s Red Barn

Sign up for the November 21 fete by November 15

By Lindy Heim, WCA
Seniors Luncheons Resume at Wilmot’s Red Barn

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. […]

Wilmot Harvest Luncheon Draws Crowd of 80

Gourmet meal from local growers and food producers

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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 […]

WCA Celebrates 50 Years Serving Wilmot and Surrounding Towns

Potluck at the Red Barn on October 26

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The Wilmot Community Association (WCA) will celebrate its first 50 years of bringing neighbors together with a potluck supper starting at 5:30 PM on Saturday, October 26 at the Red Barn, 64 Village Road, Wilmot. Bring your favorite dish to share with your friends and neighbors. The WCA will provide beverages and dessert – a […]

Laura Powers’ Cookies Kick Off Holiday Events at the Red Barn

Decorate holiday cookies on November 19

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The Wilmot Community Association has several workshops, activities, and programs lined up for November and early December at the Red Barn.  Holiday Sugar Cookies Learn how to decorate holiday cookies with Laura Powers of Andover-based Extraordinary Taste starting at 6 PM Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) Red Barn on 64 Village […]

Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Precious

Domestic short-hair cat with a sweet disposition

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Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Precious

This is Precious! This girl definitely lives up to her name with her sweet disposition and loving spirit. Precious is a domestic short-hair, adult, female. She is spayed, litter box trained, and current on all her vaccinations. She is very affectionate and is quite content to sit quietly in your lap. Precious sustained a broken […]

Blackwater Grange #152, October 10, 2013

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Blackwater Grange #152, October 10, 2013

The Blackwater Grange #152 met on October 10 for a delicious turkey dinner for 29 Grange members, friends, and family. General Deputy Arthur Merrill and his wife Beth were present. A number of Grange members received awards for how long they’ve been members: Esther Grace, 70 years Irene Jewett, 60 years Judy Evans, 55 years […]

Fundraising in Full Swing for Service Club Scholarships

Thanksgiving Pies, Gifts Galore raffle

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Every year, the Andover Service Club (ASC) awards merit scholarships to outstanding high school seniors and continuing-education college students. In order to fund these scholarships, fundraisers are held throughout the year. On Tuesday, November 26 and Wednesday, November 27 at the Circle K in Potter Place, pies of every variety will be sold from 11 […]