Andover July 22

By Melinda Averill
Jul 22, 2010 12:00 am

Hello Andover friends. Olde Home Day is creeping upon us – hard to believe. The O.H.D. Committee has been hard at work for the past few months preparing for the “big” day. Let's hope the weather cooperates.

 Andover Olde Home Days are Aug. 6, 7 and 8. This year's theme is “School Days.” It would be nice to see more floats this year; round up your family, friends, workers and throw one together! Don't forget, there are cash prizes for the first three winners of floats in the parade – $100, $50 and $25. New this year is the tractor pull, which will be held after the tractor obstacle race.

 Valeri Morton has kittens to give away. Give her a call at 392-1550.

 Celebrating a birthday this week: Dillan Smith on the 24th, Jacob Putnam on the 26th. Belated birthday wishes last week to Darren Jodrey on the 14th, Lindsey Milligan, Taylor Merrill and Matthew Hall all on the 16th.

 Exciting happenings at Foxgloves and Daisies this Saturday, July 24. Darlene Akers will be having a class on herbs starting at 9 a.m. to go along with the theme, the class will be making "dreampillows” (this is geared toward older teens and adults). The cost of the class, $10 -- to cover the materials. If you have any questions you can call Julia Gribbin at 392-2228.

 For the first time Andover Service Circle (ASC) is planning a clean-up of the Andover Town Common the Saturday before Olde Homes Day. For this community project, the Circle is asking that volunteers gather at 8:30 a.m. in the Town Hall on July 31. Refreshments will be served late morning for all who have helped. Letters of recognition for community service will be supplied on request to all students who wish to keep a written record of their community volunteerism.

 The Andover Recreation Committee will be having a community hike to Dunn's Falls, located off the Upton road. This is being hosted by Bob Chase. Saturday, July 31, meet at the ball field by Mills Market at 10:30 a.m. Children must be accompanied with an adult – dress appropriately. Any questions call 392-2929. (No rain date.)