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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
Community
The Amherst Tree Lighting Festival Committee has planned an in-person tree lighting ceremony this year to be held on the Town Common, Friday, December 10th at 6 pm.
https://www.facebook.com/AmherstTreeLightingFestival/events.
Amherst Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 10th at 6 pm at the Town Common
Holiday 'Hoobie Whatty', Crafts & Stories at the Library
Saturday, December 11th at 10 am at the Amherst Town Library
Souhegan Valley Chorus Concert
Saturday, December 11th at 7 pm at Souhegan High School
Amherst Town Band Concert
Sunday, December 12th at 2 pm at Souhegan High School
Amherst Tree Lighting Events
December 10-12
Village Bible Church of Amherst
Will host their annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Friday, December 24th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
All are welcome to join in the celebration
of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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25 1/2 Middle Street, Amherst, NH 03031 (603)673-4063
VillageBibleChurch@comcast.net
VillageBibleChurchAmherst.org
Souhegan Valley Chorus
Announces Holiday Event
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"A Celebration of Christmas"- December 11
"Get into the Holiday Spirit with Souhegan Valley Chorus as they present their Holiday Concert, " A Celebration of Christmas ". The concert will be performed on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 7pm at Souhegan High School in Amherst.
Souhegan Valley Chorus is directed by Jennifer K. Erdody and is accompanied by Kimberly Vars Whitehead. The chorus consists of singers from Amherst, Milford and surrounding towns in the Souhegan Valley.
Tickets for this Holiday Concert are available online at www.SouheganValleyChorus.org or can be purchased at the door. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for students & seniors, and children age 12 and under are free.
Come join the Chorus for a wonderful variety of Holiday favorites including "Jingle Bell Rock", "The Many Moods of Christmas" and "Winter Wonderland "!