The next artist performing in the Andover Summer Concert series this Friday the 24th is none other than our own Pete Coolidge! It finally looks like it will be a beautiful night to enjoy some wonderful music on the Andover Common.
Concerts start at 6 pm, so gather up your chairs, bring along the family and come on up for an evening of entertainment. All concerts are free but donations are gladly accepted. Arrive even earlier and savor a nice meal at Mills Market or a delectable ice cream at Kate’s Kones.
Andover Olde Home Days is almost upon us. It is always such a fun day with lots to do. The Andover Service Circle needs some help this year for AOHD August 1st. They are looking for volunteers to help staff tables and to help with the 50/50 raffle ticket table and the ticket auction table. This is a great opportunity for high school students looking to earn community service hours while giving back to the community. Even if you can only help for part of the day, it would be greatly appreciated. Interested? Send their page a message on Facebook or contact group president, Andrea, at 207-392-1020.
The last meeting for the AOHD Committee will be at the Town Hall Monday, July 27, at 6 pm. Anyone can attend and I’m sure they would welcome any extra hands that would like to volunteer for the big day.
A reminder that the Photography Contest drop-off times are next Wednesday the 29th from 12-3, Thursday the 30th from 3-6, and Friday the 31st from 10-12. Photos can be dropped off downstairs at the Andover Town Hall. Thanks Chad!
The Andover Snow Valley Sno-goers has a great opportunity for one lucky person to experience a weekend at one of the Lone Mountain Campground’s A-frame cabins. The campground generously donated this to help support the snowmobile club. This is yet another reason why I love my little town, everyone pitches in to help one another. Tickets are $10 and the drawing will take place in September. Please visit the club’s booth this AOHD to purchase your ticket. All proceeds benefit the Andover Snow Valley Sno-goers. I’ll certainly be buying mine...those cabins are gorgeous!
This Saturday the campground will be having a visit from Dave’s Backyard BBQ from 2-7. They will also be at AOHD Friday night, July 31st, from 3-9 and all day Saturday August 1st. The menu looks amazing.
Reminder that there will be a special election to be held on August 10th from 2-6 pm at the Andover Town Hall to fill the empty selectman’s seat. Please come out and vote in this important election. Our town government is very vital for our town; the effort and time that is put in by our selectboard and town officials should not be overlooked.
If you are looking for some delicious Maine blueberries, you are in luck! Burke Hill Farms from Cherryfield, Maine will be delivering in our area on Wednesday, July 29. They will be at the Gem Theater parking lot in Bethel at 2:30 and at the Tractor Supply parking lot in Rumford at 3:05. They are organic wild Maine blueberries sold in 5 pound boxes, individually flash frozen so they are ready to scoop out in any amount needed. There will be no deliveries in August so get on the list now. I have purchased these multiple times and they are fabulous! Please visit their website for all info and to order.
https://www.burkehillfarm.com
I was recently lucky enough to capture a bobcat on my trail camera, such a beautiful cat not often seen.
There have also been quite a few deer passing through as well as a coyote, a waddling porcupine and a turkey or two. I really love to see what passes through and share those pictures with my dad. I know he would rather the deer take part in munching in the back field instead of his garden. The green beans and beet greens seem to be favorites. I always tell him it is so nice of him to plant the deer a salad bar buffet, haha.
Please send any news or events my way. If anyone wants any AOHD information or news added for next weeks column please get it to me as soon an you possibly can and I will certainly include it.