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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
Halloween 2020
Tootsie Roll Twins bring smiles to Marnie
Marnie greets a bubbly beverage
Marnie Magoon welcomes trick or treaters to the Wigwam on Halloween past
Halloween 2020
AMHERST – The Town of Amherst is encouraging folks who plan to Trick or Treat to do so in their own neighborhood and not in the Amherst Village. In years past the Amherst Village has been a popular destination for Trick or Treating and can see up to 2,000 Trick or Treaters on Halloween from both Amherst and surrounding towns.
We respectfully ask that people from outside of Amherst also follow this suggestion and Trick or Treat in their own towns and neighborhoods. We also ask participants to be courteous and to visit houses who have their outside lights on and have made it obvious they are participating in Halloween. Anyone who is Trick or Treating should be familiar with both the NH and CDC Halloween event guidelines.
Trick or Treating in Amherst has been set by the Board of Selectman as October 31 from 6-8pm.
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Photos at Wigwam provided by Marnie Magoon
Carved pumpkins lit the way home
Marnie helps a blue bird tweet for a treat
A snow queen gets a cool treat from Marnie
Scouts served families at their biggest fundraiser
Super heros dressed for action
Homeowners love Halloween and dress for fun
School children join in the fun
Children waiting their turn for treats
Doors on the Green are closed for 2020
Adult Unicorn romping around