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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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Anna Boardman Concert at the Amherst Town Library
AMHERST – The Ensemble Chaconne are performing baroque masterpieces by Handel, Vivaldi, Couperin, and J.S. Bach at the Amherst Town Library’s Anna Boardman Concert on Sunday, November 7th at 5:00 pm.
LIBRARY
Soil Hydration: What It Is, Why It's Important, and How to Achieve It
AMHERST – Ever wondered how to water your plants more effectively, instead of having water sit on top of the soil, run off, or go straight out the drain holes in your pots? We’ll provide lots of tips and techniques.
RECREATION
Trip to Hammond Castle to See They "Deck the Halls"
AMHERST – Join us as we head to Gloucester to visit the medieval-styled Hammond Castle that overlooks the Atlantic coast. It will be decorated in holiday decor and we will be guided around the mansion with a tour.
HISTORIC AMHERST
Amherst’s Civil War Widows
AMHERST – There were eight married men among the 25 men listed on Amherst’s Civil War monument. Four of the married soldiers died of disease. Two of them died accidentally. One drowned. Another killed by friendly fire, and one in action. One of them died of starvation and/or disease as a POW
