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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
MAY 2020
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LIBRARY
Amherst Town Library Has Stay-At-Home Programs
AMHERST – Miss Sarah and Miss LISA entertain young children at home with Storytime and S.T.E.A.M. projects...
SPORTS
Boys Souhegan Basketball Hold Banquet over Zoom
AMHERST – Awards were given out to members of all three teams in a well attended event held on online...
SCHOOLS
Teacher Parade Driveby...
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AMHERST – In collaboration with the Amherst Police Department and the Clark-Wilkins staff, a Teacher Parade was held at Souhegan High School on Tuesday, May 5th from 3:00 to 4:00 for all of Clark-Wilkins students and families to participate in a “reverse parade.”
Staff was spaced out along the property, using social distancing guidelines, and the police department assisted with traffic. Staff members were wearing masks out of safety, while wearing big smiles and greeting students.with signs of love and caring.
Hundreds and hundreds of cars took part in a one hour slow crawl through the SHS roadways with the theme of the day “THANK YOU.”
SCHOOLS
SHS Team at Granite State Challenge
AMHERST – This team from Souhegan High School advanced the farthest in the finals than any other team in SHS history ...
PEOPLE
Amherst Resident is Honored at AFCEA
LEXINGTON, MA – Phil Blanchard was commended for his leadership during Hanscom Air Force Base's Career Day ...
HOLIDAYS
Memorial Day Parade and Observances
AMHERST – Theresa Grella has notified the office of Selectmen that it is necessary to cancel the Amherst Sunset Observances and Parade for Memorial Day.
HISTORY
Amherst's Last Civil War Veteran
AMHERST – The first Memorial Day observance in Amherst was conducted in June 1869. Historian Katrina Holman introduces us to Daniel A. Peabody ...