Despite the rainy weather we had a successful Andover Fourth of July Raffle. Fewer than 10 winners were from out-of-town and the rest were Andover people or their families. I believe the rain discouraged some of the neighboring towns from attending and buying tickets. We had a list of 56 prizes listed, in order of […]
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The Old Time Fair is fun for the whole family and is scheduled for Sunday, August 6. We will have a magician from Boston, The Ragged Mountain Band, and the Pumper Car will be on the tracks. The pumper car is always a favorite. We will have a Farmer’s Market again this year and would […]
Volunteers needed - get involved!
The Andover Historical Society’s “Old Time Fair” returns to Potter Place on Sunday, August 6. Fair festivities include craft vendors, freight house flea market, demonstrations, food, pumper car rides, museum tours, guided walking tours, and a miniature train ride for kids. There will be live music by Lindsey Schust and the Ragged Mountain Band, and […]
The Andover Fish & Game Club is pleased to announce that two scholarships were awarded this year. The AFGC Memorial Scholarship was established to provide financial support to students majoring in conservation or an environment-related program. It is given to encourage positive contributions to the wildlife management profession. The scholarship program is in keeping with the […]
Tacos by Chef Morris, plus Nick's Other Band
As the July Beacon went to press, tickets for The Andover Community Hub-sponsored Rock ‘n’ Tacos event were going fast. But there are still some left, so potential Hub-supporting attendees are advised to reserve theirs quickly. The fundraising event will be held at the Andover Barn at Highland Lake Inn, East Andover, on Sunday, July […]
The Wilmot Farmers Market The Wilmot Farmers Market is the place you otta be! 9 Kearsarge Valley Road in Wilmot and ample parkin’s free. Saturday morning — make your plans. Meet your neighbors — shake their hands. Give them a hug or kiss their cheek. Starts June 17 — that’s this week. If it’s before […]
Tales and Tails: Members Only Storytime Wednesday, July 5, 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center offers a special storytime program only for Science Center members. A fun story about animals and the natural world will be read and then a live animal […]
Final ordering date is September 15
As reported in two previous Beacon articles, the local nine-town volunteer project to produce and install insulating window inserts for local residents is moving ahead under the guidance of two local nonprofits, Kearsarge Neighborhood Partners (KNP) and Kearsarge Climate Action (KCA). A third nonprofit, WindowDressers of Maine, is guiding the effort. The nine towns participating […]