Hub Sponsored Presentation Focuses on Political Polarization

Speaker will offer ways to address this issue

By Susan Chase

“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 […]

Coffeehouse with Live Music Returns to Grange Hall in September

Friday, September 19, 7 PM; food at 6 PM

By Susan Chase
Coffeehouse with Live Music Returns to Grange Hall in September

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, […]

Hub Capital Campaign Nears Original Goal But Needs $20,000 More

Many improvements to Hub's building are completed

By Larry Chase
Hub Capital Campaign Nears Original Goal But Needs $20,000 More

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 […]

FNRT Summer Raffle Supports Maintenance and Projects on Trails

Prized donated by many local businesse

By Peter Southworth
FNRT Summer Raffle Supports Maintenance and Projects on Trails

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 […]

Thrift and Gift Shop Features Fall Items and $5 Bag Sale

Handcrafted gifts from a variety of artisans

By Nancie Jacobson
Thrift and Gift Shop Features Fall Items and $5 Bag Sale

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, […]

E-Bike Lending Library Comes to Andover in September

Demo Day on Sunday, September 25, 9 AM to 3 PM

By Larry Chase
E-Bike Lending Library Comes to Andover in September

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 […]

Andover Garden Club Coordinates Scarecrows and Pumpkinheads Event

Part of town-wide beautification program

By Justine Puliafico
Andover Garden Club Coordinates Scarecrows and Pumpkinheads Event

It still feels like summer, but fall will be here before you know it, so it is time to start planning for Andover’s fourth annual Scarecrows and Pumpkinheads All Around Town event. This year the event will be coordinated by the Hub’s Andover Garden Club as part of its town-wide beautification program. We are asking […]

Ice Cream Social Draws Large Crowd in East Andover

Delicious ice cream provided by Naughty Nellie's

By Marie Nardino
Ice Cream Social Draws Large Crowd in East Andover

On a beautiful August evening, some 70 people gathered at the Andover Barn for an Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Andover Area Democrats, to which all were welcome. They came to hear our New Hampshire House and Senate candidates speak of their values and goals if elected in November 2022.  Merrimack House District 5 […]

Successful Pie Sale and Bandstand Supper Benefits WCA Programs

July event featured pie sale, supper, and music

Press release
Successful Pie Sale and Bandstand Supper Benefits WCA Programs

The Wilmot Community Association (WCA) was back in the pie business on Saturday morning, July 16, at the Wilmot Farmers Market. More than 40 homemade pies donated by bakers with a knack for making delicious creations flew off the table and went home with happy customers. A huge thank you to Amber Gove and Rachel […]

Children’s Author Kathy Lowe Focuses on Nature at Upcoming Event

Readings will be from new book, "Tommer's Earthly Friends"

Press release

Join the Wilmot Community Association (WCA), Kearsarge Community Network, Wilmot Public Library, and children’s author Kathy Lowe at 11 AM on Saturday, September 10, at Timmy Patten Park at 28 Shindagan Road in Wilmot. If it rains, the program will move to the WCA Red Barn at 64 Village Road. Kathy Lowe will read from […]

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