My dad and I had a great visit with his family in Saco last week. We spent the entire day looking at old pictures and reminiscing about all the times gone by. It certainly means a great deal to me that I get him down to see his siblings as much as I possibly can.
I also had a lovely getaway last weekend. I went to Ironbound Pond with my bff, Amy, to her mother’s camp in Solon. The weather was perfect, we ate well, laughed a lot, floated on the pond and played games. All in all a much needed fun getaway.
Amy is coming back up here this weekend to go along with my husband, Bob, my dad, Ken, and myself to see Denny Breau at the Andover Congregational Church on Friday. This is the next concert in the Andover Summer Concert Series. The time is from 6-8 and promises to be a wonderful evening of entertainment. Concerts are free but donations to keep this summertime tradition going are gladly accepted.
Then on Saturday we are going to our friend Tracy’s camp along with all the other members of our Ya Ya group to have a visit. Floating on North Pond and variety of potluck items are on the agenda. One last hooooorah before Amy goes back to work as a lunch lady for the school year.
How is it possible that the school year is already upon us? It has been a bit of a busy couple of weeks but things will slow down and revert back to firewood duties no doubt.
Dirk MacKnight is looking for volunteers to help topcoat the new courts in town. They will be applying 3 coats and painting lines when dried. The plan is to work Wednesday (already gone by before this column is sent out) but they still need people this Thursday and Friday beginning at 9:00. Unfortunately, they have to apply the coatings in the mornings to give it time to dry before nightfall. If you can help please message him on Facebook and let me know what day(s). This would be good for a student that needs to log some community service hours.
Mills Market is hiring a Breakfast Cook. Saturdays and Sundays 4 am-11 am with potential of full time. The store is looking for a reliable, dependable breakfast cook to join their crew. If you’re hardworking, dependable, can handle a busy morning, and want to be part of a great local team, they would certainly love to hear from you. Experience preferred, but the right attitude and work ethic mean just as much. Mills Market is such an asset to our little town. Always the gathering spot for the locals and those traveling through as well. They are truly the hardest working crew in town.
The Andover Elementary School will be holding an open house for the incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students on Monday, August 24th. Please see the attached flyer.
Here is a timely word from the Andover PTA:
We need YOU! Our PTA needs more parents! Our PTA was created many years ago as a way to keep parents involved in our little school and, most importantly, to let our kids know that we are here supporting them every step of the way. The truth is, we have a very small group of parents who keep things going, and it takes all of us to keep our school the special place that it is. We put a LOT of time, love, and work into making things happen for the kids, and we want so badly to keep that going. But we simply can’t do it without more parents stepping in.
This is a bittersweet year for me and our PTA president because it will be our last year as our kids are moving on to junior high. We would love nothing more than to see some new parents come hang out with us, get involved, and carry this little tradition forward. PLEASE don’t think joining the PTA means you have to attend every meeting! We know life is busy. We know schedules are crazy. Helping at an event, donating your time, sharing an idea, volunteering when you can, or simply showing up for the kids is just as important. Every little bit makes a difference.
At the end of the day, we’re just a bunch of parents trying to make a difference. We want our kids to look around and see their parents cheering them on, supporting them, and being part of these important early years. So come hang out with us! Come meet other parents, help with an event, bring an idea, or just see what we’re all about. We have put so much heart into making this school year special for our kids, and we want the tradition to continue long after our kids move on. We need you. Our kids need you. And our little school needs you. Let’s make this year the best one yet—and make sure the PTA continues to be just as strong for the years to come! Come join us. Let’s do this together! ~ The Andover PTA
I was fortunate enough to work at the Andover Elementary School for 15 years and it genuinely is a special place, full of school spirit and a feeling of community. I believe that the first student day for AES is next Wednesday, the 26th.
Please send any news or events my way. diananadeau@ymail.com