40th anniversary celebration a huge success
After months of planning and organizing, the Andover Historical Society’s Old 2022 Time Fair went off without a hitch. With over 50 volunteers, we made it happen. We had food by the Andover Community Church, thanks to Donna Thompson. There was a bean bag toss by Herbie Barton. We had several historic demonstrations, including Spunk […]
Wednesdays, starting September 21, 3:30 - 5 PM
Granite VNA, formerly Concord Regional VNA and Central NH VNA and Hospice, is offering a six-week Living with Grief support group on Wednesdays beginning September 21 from 3:30 to 5 PM. Sessions will be held at the Granite VNA office at 780 North Main Street in Laconia. This weekly group offers adults a safe, caring […]
Friday, September 30, 7 PM; Norris Family Theatre
On Friday, September 30, at 7 PM, Proctor Academy will host an event to celebrate 19th-century magician and ventriloquist Richard Potter. The evening will be co-sponsored by the Andover Historical Society (AHS) and Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH). Ventriloquist Dan Ritchard will perform a live ventriloquism show, and author John Hodgson will speak […]
Speaker will offer ways to address this issue
“Political Polarization: How Good Politics Creates Bad Outcomes” is the topic of a presentation to be held at the Andover Community Hub on Wednesday, September 21, at 7 PM. Eric Boyer, PhD and a professor in the Department of Business and Social Sciences at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, will share his thoughts on how […]
Friday, September 19, 7 PM; food at 6 PM
After a two-year break during the pandemic, with only sporadic Zoom or outdoor performances in the interim, the Andover Community Coffeehouse will be back in its usual space at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover on Friday, September 16. The featured performers will be Decatur Creek, made up of Doug Farrell, Jack Henry, […]
Many improvements to Hub's building are completed
As of the last week in August, the Andover Community Hub reported that a total of $98,000 had been received in contributions to its “Come On In” capital campaign begun in September 2021, and that about 50% of the improvements to its historic structure at 157 Main Street had been completed. The news was not […]
Prized donated by many local businesse
The Friends of the Northern Rail Trail recently awarded prizes donated by businesses along the trail as part of their summer raffle. Supporting maintenance and projects on the FNRT’s 59 miles, Lucas Marcos, 11 years old, picked the winning tickets at the end of the Andover Historical Society’s Old Time Fair in Potter Place on […]
Handcrafted gifts from a variety of artisans
Mark your calendar for a stop at the Andover Thrift and Gift Shop this month for the annual $5 bag sale! During the month of September, shoppers can fill a full-size brown bag of clothing items for just $5. The shop has a great selection of new and gently used clothing for the whole family, […]
Demo Day on Sunday, September 25, 9 AM to 3 PM
From Wednesday, September 21, to Tuesday, September 27, the Andover Energy Group and the Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library (UVELL) are offering a great opportunity in Andover to “try before you buy” and allow you to get a feel for how an electric bicycle might fit into your lifestyle. The UVELL has a selection of […]