Andover Service Club Awards Scholarships to Two Andover Students

Fourth of July pie sale at JJ's Market and Deli

By Mary Phinney

The Andover Service Club has just completed its Scholarship Program for the 2022-23 academic year.  We are delighted to announce that a total of $3,000 was awarded to two very deserving students.  To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must have a close, personal relationship to the town of Andover.  The awards are made on […]

Galen Beale Book Event Discusses History of Andover’s Elkins Family

Traces 40-year journey with Enfield Shakers

By Rita Norander

The Andover Historical Society has invited Galen Beale to speak at its upcoming meeting about her recently published book, “Beech Hill: The Reconciliation of Hervey Elkins and the Enfield Shakers.” “Beech Hill” traces the Elkins family’s 40-year Shaker journey, using journals, diaries, letters, and pictures from the archives of the Andover Historical Society. It tells […]

Andover Energy Group to Host E-Bike Lending Library

Opportunity for people to try out e-bikes

Press release

From Wednesday, September 21 through Tuesday, September 27, the Andover Energy Group will be hosting the E-Bike Lending Library. This program is in its third year, but it is Andover’s first time hosting it.  The E-Bike Library offers a selection of four e-bikes of different styles and retail cost. People can borrow and try these […]

Andover’s Garden Club Prioritizes Civic Beautification

New garden competition awards program

By Mary Lou McCrave
Andover’s Garden Club Prioritizes Civic Beautification

A priority of Andover’s new Garden Club is civic beautification, and you can help give the quaint and picturesque town of Andover a face-lift by participating in a new annual horticultural awards program, “The Beautification of Andover – A Garden Competition.” The first annual competition begins on Wednesday, June 1, and includes both businesses and […]

“Travel Night” Offers Views of the American Northwest

Monday, June 13, 7 PM, at the Hub

By Larry Chase

Want to take a virtual 450-mile cruise along the historic Columbia and Snake Rivers from Astoria, Oregon, to Clarkston, Washington, with photographs and live commentary by two Andover residents? And also learn of a recent elk-hunting experience in the Rocky Mountains of Montana by a semi-retired Andover nurse? Then join the wife-and-husband team of Lorraine […]

South Danbury Church News – June

Ukraine relief fundraiser continues through June 5

Press release
South Danbury Church News – June

Thank you to everyone for your support and participation in South Danbury Church events and activities!  We appreciate your donations to the “South Danbury Church Essential Home Goods Shelf” at the Danbury Community Center (DCC).  The (non-food) home goods collection began this year with a suggestion from Rev. Gail Kinney, and thanks to Kendra Braley, […]

FNRT Wins Generous Grant from Granite State Wheelers

Given for 10 best bicycling improvement projects

Press release
FNRT Wins Generous Grant from Granite State Wheelers

On Sunday evening, May 15, the Granite State Wheelers announced the winners of their annual grant giving project. The Wheelers give out $2,500 grants to each of the 10 best bicycling improvement projects proposed by New Hampshire groups competing for the honor. Friends of the Northern Rail Trail (FNRT) won one of these generous grants […]

Wilmot Farmers Market Opens on Saturday, June 25

New vendors, music, arts and crafts, food

Press release

Opening Day of the Wilmot Farmers Market is on Saturday, June 25. Stop by from 9 AM to noon, rain or shine.  There will be music in the bandstand this year along with some new vendors.  Breakfast is back as well. Come and support the people who will bring you fresh vegetables, meats, poultry, baked […]

Andover Service Club Asks for Readers’ Support During “NH Gives” Event

Donations accepted June 7 to 8; 24 hours

Press release

The Andover Service Club is asking for your help. Many of our fundraising events had to be canceled during the past years, and the Andover Thrift and Gift Shop remained closed until recently. Profits from those sources have plummeted. However, we still want to honor our commitments to the recipients of our donations. ASC traditionally […]

Andover Historical Society’s Old Time Fair Returns on August 7

Also Freight House sales and museum exhibits

By Judy Perreault

Don’t miss the Andover Historical Society sale at the Freight House on Saturdays throughout the summer and fall. There are many vintage items for sale. We have beds, chairs, tables, lamps, dishes, tools, bureaus, and  birdcages. You name it, we probably have one. If not, we may get it, as new items are arriving all […]

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