​Ragged Mt. Band to Offer 
August 2 'Zoom Concert 
 
In place of the Andover-based summer events (July 4 Celebration, Old Time Fair) canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Andover Historical Society will present a free concert by Lindsey Schust and the Ragged Mt. Band, a local group that performs original material and a mixture of traditional Americana, folk, country western, bluegrass and folk rock plus special guests
 
To begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2,  the concert will be delivered "live" via the internet to local homes via an easy-to-use technology called Zoom.  There it can be viewed on home computers and hand-held devices.  Up to 100 households can reserve  a "seat" in advance by sending an email request  to Treasurer@AndoverHistory.org.
 
Now in its tenth year, the Ragged Mt. Band includes, besides Lindsey Schust on keyboards,  other members of the Schust family (Grace, Jim and Jesse) plus occasional friends.  Their signature song "Hippie Hill" can be heard on the group's website https://lindseyschustraggedmtband.com/

 Ladies and Gentlemen, the Craftsmen have opened their Fair! 

Join us today and all week-long to shop one-of-a-kind craft, watch LIVE demonstrations, tour the studios of your favorite craftsmen, and participate in one of the oldest craft fairs in the country—all from the comfort of your home! 

​"Even through these tough times, nothing is going to stop the League of NH Craftsmen's Fair." Listen to Governor Sununu (and his son Leo) with juried League members Michael Updike, Alex Kalish, Dan Dustin, and Shana Brautigam signal the opening of the 87th Annual Craftsmen’s Fair. "Let it begin!"

Dear Friends of the Audi...and Friends of Friends of the Audi (please
forward this to people who might like to attend with you!):

Please mark your calendars, find a lawn chair and umbrella, and plan to
attend the Friends of the Audi Annual Meeting on Sunday, August 2nd at
4:00 pm in the parking lot immediately adjacent to the Audi. We will
hold this meeting rain or shine -- and promise to keep it short and
sweet. We'll celebrate this year's Friend of the Year and Golden
Pineapple AWARD recipients, too!

Looking forward to seeing you!

All my best,

Cathy Kaplan, President

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Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, NH is offering a BOLTZ  Vacation Bible School from July 27-29 through a  family friendly 3 day program that can be done at home as well as live streaming interaction on July 30-31.  Both days will be from 9 am – 12 noon.   Minimal preparation, easy to follow instructions, and a video will lead kids step-by-step through each day.
During BOLT, kids will participate in backyard games that serve as a catalyst for deepening their understanding of what it means to listen to, focus on, and follow Jesus.
If you are interested in this program, please contact us.  Registration is available now and the program will be made available to you by July 20th. This program is being offered at no cost, but registration is required.
Call for more information:  603-224-0884.  Visit our website:  www.bowmillsumc.com or e-mail bowmillscym@gmail.com    We look forward to hearing from you!

​THE TORY HILL AUTHORS SERIES GOES VIRTUAL

The Warner Historical Society’s Tory Hill Authors Series kicks off its 11th season on July 11th with two firsts.  This is our first online series and the first time we have featured a graphic artist.  Joel Christian Gill is a cartoonist and historian who speaks nationally on the importance of sharing stories. He wrote the words and drew the pictures in Fast Enough: Bessie Stringfield’s First Ride (published by Lion Forge, 2019) and the award-winning graphic novel series Strange Fruit: Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History, as well as, Tales of The Talented Tenth from Fulcrum Publishing.

Awards were presented at virtual awards night.
  
FRANKLIN, NH (JUNE 15, 2020) – Franklin Savings Bank recently awarded $14,000 in scholarships to 15 seniors from seven area high schools to include Franklin High School, Gilford High School, Goffstown High School, Merrimack High School, Merrimack Valley High School, Newfound Regional High School, and Winnisquam Regional High School. The scholarships were awarded through the FSB Scholarship Fund.

Portsmouth, NH – This weekend, June 18, 19, and 20, African Americans will be commemorating Juneteenth, the oldest nationally- celebrated event that marks the end of slavery in the United States.
The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) invites you to celebrate the history of Soul Food and Soul Music in the African American community without leaving the comfort and safety of your home.  Your family can plan and prepare Soul Food with a twist, learn about the connection between food and historical events in the Black community, listen to a concert of songs that feed the soul, and enjoy rhythmic drumming and dance that honor our African American ancestors.
 
It’s all live- streamed on Zoom, Facebook live, or YouTube live and it’s all free of charge.  Go to the BHTNH website: http://www.blackheritagetrailnh.org for more information and to register

CONCORD, NH — On Tuesday, June 9th, the Capital Region Food Program (CRFP) donated over 2.4 tons of nonperishable food items to fifteen social service agencies, food pantries and churches as part of the program’s Year-Round Distribution Project (YRDP).

Hungry or just need fellowship - Join them Monday and Wednesday for a take-out meal (until Covid is over) from 4:30 - 5:30

Penacook residents who need food can also utilize the food pantry on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30AM