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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
COMMUNITY
Amherst Tree Lighting & Holiday Events, December 10, 11 & 12
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. Take the kids to the Amherst Town Library, December 11, and enjoy two Holiday concerts at SHS, on December 11 & 12.
COMMUNITY
Home-Life Holiday Food Baskets
Each year, working closely with SHARE and the Amherst Lions Club, AJWC prepares food baskets for those in need in our community. We are currently in need of monetary donations to help fund this effort to feed over 30 Amherst families a wonderful holiday dinner. If you are able to help, please consider making a donation to this event.
COMMUNITY
The Amherst Starter Program
It began in 2019 with the simple idea of supplying kitchen kits for young people who had been in foster care and were now on their own. Then the need for furniture and more became apparent. We saw the opportunity to share donations with those who truly needed them.
PEOPLE
Local Author Wins 2021 National Outdoor Book Award
Anders Morley, who grew up in Amherst and graduated from Souhegan High School in 1997, has received this year’s prestigious award for his book This Land of Snow (Mountaineers Books, 2020), for travel writing. This is what great journey writing is all about!
