Andover Service Club Thrift Shop

Community support provides scholarships and more

Gisela Darling, Andover Service Club The Andover Thrift Shop has been in business for over 15 years. Started by members of the Andover Service Club, it has provided a valuable service to the community. It is the major fund raiser for the Andover Service Club, and most of the money raised provides scholarships given on […]

Fondtones Perform At Presidents Day Hop

Dance to Doo Wop and raise funds for WCA Press release

The Wilmot Community Association (WCA) and the Pine Hill Cross Country Ski Area will sponsor a potluck supper (BYOB) and dance from 6:30 to 11 PM on Saturday, February 16, at the WCA’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road in Wilmot Flat. Admission costs $10 per person. Proceeds will benefit the two non-profit organizations. Complimentary cheese […]

Andover Food Pantry Receives Many Generous Holiday Donations

Don't forget: the need continues after the holidays!

By Charlie Darling, Beacon staff
Andover Food Pantry Receives Many Generous Holiday Donations

The Andover Food Pantry, in the basement of the Town Hall, has received many generous donations of cash and non-perishable, staple food items from schools, clubs and organizations, businesses, and individuals. The photos accompanying this article document just a small slice of the generosity the community has shown to our friends and neighbors in need. […]

Andover Lions Club News, January 2013

Andover Food Pantry receives generous support

By Joyce Egge, Andover Lions Club

The Andover Lions Club wishes to thank all those who donated so generously to the Andover Food Pantry last month. Over $2,000 and many, many grocery bags of non-perishable food were received from individuals, families, schools, companies, and events. The food pantry continues to serve many folks in need and is a valuable resource in […]

Meeting To Decide Fate Of Warner Fall Foliage Festival

By Sherry Thomas, Warner Fall Foliage Festival Committee

The Warner Fall Foliage Festival committee will be hosting a community-wide meeting at the Warner Town Hall on January 29 at 7 PM. The purpose of the gathering will be to determine the future of the festival, given the increasing challenges facing the 65-year-old non-profit organization. At issue is the lack of volunteers willing to […]

New Alpha Course Coming To Andover

Exploring answers to life’s big questions

Andover Congregational Church press release

Are you asking, “Is there more to life than this? What is the purpose of my life? Does God care about me? Who is Jesus? Does God heal? Why should I pray? Why is there so much suffering?” Have you honestly asked yourself or another person these questions, only to find you don’t have a […]

It’s Time To Apply For Andover Service Club Scholarships

May 1 is the deadline

By Diane Rice, Andover Service Club

The Andover Service Club is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2013 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, professional, or technical school are eligible to apply. […]

Andover Service Club News, January 2013

By Joyce Egge, Andover Service Club
Andover Service Club News, January 2013

The first meeting of 2013 opened with a welcome from our president, Mary Ofenloch. There were 20 members attending and four guests. Opening words were given by Judy Evans, who read a poem about aprons and one on the woes of eating too much over the holidays. This was especially appropriate after the wonderful luncheon […]

Tickets on Sale For Red Dress Gala

Proceeds benefit LRGHealthcare cardiac technology

Press release

Don’t miss one of the most exciting nights of the winter in the Lakes Region! Tickets are on sale now for the ninth annual LRGHealthcare Red Dress Gala, presented by MB Tractor & Equipment. An event open to all in the community, the Red Dress Gala will take place on Friday, February 1, 2013 at […]

Wilmot Ladies Aid Announces Award Winners

Press release

The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society (WLAS) is proud to announce the winners of its Merit Award Program for 2012. Monetary awards based on outstanding citizenship, character, and scholarship are given annually to Wilmot residents who are furthering their education at the college level. The WLAS has awarded the following for their outstanding achievements: Abigail Kessler […]