NH Humanities To Go Program, Tuesday, February 20, at 6pm
Gather the family and curl up with a warm drink to listen to timeless stories from local Native American history on a Zoom presentation Tuesday, February 20, at 6 PM. Brought to you by the Salisbury Historical Society and NH Humanities to Go, Anne Jennison will enthrall with her program on Gluskabe. Gluskabe is a […]
Friday, February 16, at WCA Red Barn 5-6:30 PM
WILMOT – Shrug off a chilly winter night with a meal of yummy comfort food – Mac & Cheese, if you please – from 5-6:30 PM on Friday, February16, at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road. Menu will include homemade macaroni and cheese, salad, bread, dessert and coffee, tea, or a soft […]
Sunday, February 25, 1 to 4 PM
Another opportunity for CPR and First Aid training will be held on Sunday, February 25, 1 to 4 PM, at The Andover Community Hub. The instructor is Kelly Griffin-Brown, Proctor Academy’s head athletic trainer. The class is limited to 15, with a registration deadline of February 15, to allow time to order materials.The fee of $35 covers the […]
February 16, 7 PM; food available for purchase
February’s featured performer at the Andover Community Coffeehouse on Friday, February 16, will be folk solo artist Dana Robinson. The concert will be held in its usual space at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover, where music will begin at 7 PM. The Grange Hall doors will open at 6 for simple supper […]
Open to everyone; February 12; 6 to 8 PM
Calling all chess enthusiasts, novices, and skilled players alike! The Andover Community Hub is pleased to announce the launch of the Andover Community Chess Club — a time and place for chess lovers of all ages and skill levels to enjoy playing their favorite game. The club will launch on Monday, February 12, 6 to […]
Series of four Friday evening classes starting February 23, 7-8 PM
Pun, playful Latin dance originating in Cuba. Anyone who would like to learn it is invited to register for a series of four Friday evening dance classes beginning February 23, 7-8 PM. Participants will learn to dance to both traditional Cha Cha music and to more contemporary artists such as Smash Mouth, Rob Thomas, and Michael […]
Wednesdays beginning February 7, and through tax season
AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) is again offering free income tax preparation assistance, along with free electronic filing, to residents of the Andover area, with a special focus on taxpayers who are 50 or older, or who have low to moderate income. IRS-trained volunteers will be available at The Andover Community Hub […]
Continuing outreach and thanks
Here we are already into February. January has gone by so fast. We hope everyone is surviving all this crazy weather. We continue to support Twin River Food Pantry. At the moment the Pantry is helping 77 to 140 families a week. As of this writing they are asking for low-sugar juice, canned vegetables, and […]
First the name, and now the logo
The Beacon‘s Board of Directors has voted to update its logo. The Andover Beacon logo has featured some of our favorite hometown landmarks since 2004: a covered bridge, the Stone Chapel, Potter Place Station, Maxwell Savage, Town Hall, and East Andover Grange. For centuries, these markers have helped shape our community through the eyes of […]
Charles Martin and Chris Norris, both of New London
Congratulations are in order! Charles Martin and Chris Norris, both New London residents and long-serving members of the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail (FNRT) Board of Directors, have been honored by the FNRT Board for their outstanding service. On November 15, the two were named FNRT’s first Directors Emeriti. This new category of service […]