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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.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
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Invaluable Gardening Guide Now Available at Amherst Garden Center
AMHERST – Do you need a reminder of WHAT to do WHEN in your garden? Whether you are an experienced gardener or new to the scene, The Amherst Garden Club’s “Regional Gardening Throughout the Year” is an invaluable guide. Hundreds of helpful hints, facts, and gorgeous photos are categorized by month in a 12” x 9” calendar format. Guides are $15 each and available exclusively at Amherst Garden Center, Route 101, Amherst. It is a “perennial calendar” with no expiration date; it is invaluable year after year.
Sue Spiess and Meg Clemens, co-chairs of the AGC calendar committee
“Gardening Throughout the Year” is created in celebration of The Amherst Garden Club’s 50th anniversary in 2021. Since its inception, the club has been an integral part of the community. What began as a small group of women has grown into a group of 128 women and men who serve the community by following the club’s mission: “to provide education, resources and networking opportunities for members to promote the love of gardening, civic landscaping, and environmental responsibility.”
The club members, whether novice or experienced gardeners, work hard but enjoy sharing knowledge and gardening experience. The club currently maintains 10 civic gardens, provides scholarships to those seeking further education in horticulture-related endeavors, raises funds for the Memory Tree each Christmas, and supports other garden- and environment-related projects. The Memory Tree, a 25-year tradition, offers a way for the community to honor loved ones. Decorated with tiny white lights, it is located on the Green across from Moulton’s Market. Funds raised go to The Amherst Garden Club Charitable Fund, which grants money to worthy community projects consistent with the Garden Club’s mission.
Monthly daytime meetings always include educational programs with noted speakers, and are open to the public at no charge. New members are always welcome at the Amherst Garden Club. The meetings are open to the public on the first Thursday from September to May at 9:15 am at Messiah Lutheran Church, 303 Route 101, Amherst.
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Amherst Lions Club Quarantine Fundraiser
The Lions club has canceled most of our fundraising and volunteering due to the pandemic. To continue to help those hardest hit by the economic disruption, we have pulled together this gofundme campaign to try and continue to raise money during the shutdown:
Even a small donation from Amherst residents could help us reach our fundraising goal. Also, An important feature this year courtesy of the CARES Act is that supporters can deduct up to $300 above the line from your taxes for amounts given to charity. ($600 for married couples). More info here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/t054-s001-cares-act-expands-charitable-giving-tax-deductions/index.html%3famp
Amherst Lions Fundraise with a Calendar Raffle
AMHERST — For nearly 50 years, the Amherst Lions Club has held many fundraising events, like Pancake Breakfast, Red Sox Tickets, 4th of July, Concerts on the Green, Annual Auto Show and more. This year we’ve had to cancel most of our fundraising events, due to Covid19. Without these events, we will not be able support the many charities that we’ve always helped in the past. Things like Sight and Hearing screenings, Share, Anne Marie House, Bridges, Meals on Wheels, Lions Sight and Hearing, Northeast Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Future In Sight, Dog Sight, Holiday Gift Baskets and more.
Since you can’t buy our pancakes, hotdogs or popcorn, you can purchase a Calendar Raffle ticket to help us help others. Tickets for our new and exciting September Calendar Raffle will be on sale now until August 24th. Tickets are $10.00 each. You will have a chance to win money every day in September, from $25-$200 a day. We are limiting the number of tickets sold to 600.
To order online go to www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/amherstnh or pay by mail: Make checks payable to AMHERST LIONS CHARITIES and mail to Amherst Lions Club, PO Box 1105, Amherst NH 03031. We will send you a receipt with a copy of your ticket. Thank you for your continuing support!
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Mask Up, New Hampshire Comes to the Souhegan Valley
Milford Rotary Club to distribute free face masks
MILFORD – The Milford Rotary Club is participating in a statewide effort to distribute free breathable, washable, and reusable cloth face masks to area residents.
Rotary Clubs throughout the Granite State have signed on to help the “Mask Up, New Hampshire!” program created by Alex Ray, owner of The Common Man Family of restaurants, and the Plymouth NH Rotary Club. The restaurant chain donated 67,000 cloth masks that are being distributed free of charge by local Rotary Clubs to community members.
Milford Rotarians will be passing out masks from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday August 7th and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday August 8th at the Milford High School, 100 West Street. This will be a drive-through service to allow for social distancing.
All area residents are welcome to attend. Each person in a household can get two free masks. The idea being that one mask is wearable while the other mask is in the wash. Only one family member is needed to pick up the masks for a household. While the masks are free, donations will be accepted and go towards Milford Rotary Club’s community service and charitable programs.
To learn more about “Mask Up, New Hampshire!” please visit their website at maskupnh.com. The Milford Rotary Club has been serving the communities of Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, Lyndeborough and Wilton since 1950. Please visit their website at milfordrotaryclub.org or Facebook page @MilfordNHRotary.
2nd Annual Michael J. O'Mara Golf Tournament – August 7, 2020
Amherst Country Club
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Proceeds benefit local scholarships and recovery efforts for substance use disorder and mental health. Download Form