■The Andover Community Hub will offer a discussion on Nov. 17, 7 p.m., with members of Kearsarge Neighborhood Partners (KNP), a new non-profit dedicated to “building a broad community in which neighbors help one another flourish” in the towns surrounding Mt. Kearsarge. Residents who would like to learn how they can give – or receive – a helping hand can join the discussion via Zoom. KNP’s mission is to match those in the community who have specific needs with volunteers who have resources of time, energy and caring. Discussion will be led by KNP president Steve Allenby. Anyone wishing to join the discussion can contact TheAndoverHub@gmail.com and request the Zoom link.
■The Andover Community Hub is offering an introductory session on Nov. 17, 10-11 a.m., of the ongoing strength and balance class which the Hub currently offers via Zoom, aimed primarily at those 55 and over. Adults of all levels of fitness, men as well as women, are welcome to join this low-impact exercise class designed to improve bone and muscle strength, balance, circulation and general health. The class is free of charge, is led by trained volunteers, uses small hand and ankle weights and can be done sitting or standing. Those wishing to try the introductory class can contact TheAndoverHub@gmail.com to request the Zoom link, as well as brief instructions on downloading and using Zoom.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■The Boscawen Public Library is pleased to report an increase in the number of books taken out and the number of patrons stopping in to find books, use the computers, relax and read. The library is free to town residents with proof of living address. Don’t live in Boscawen? For $20 you become a lifetime patron. The library is open from 12-4:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. Masks are required. Curbside pickup of items is available. Book requests can be made at boscawenpl@gmail.com or 753-8576. Call the library for more information.
■Holiday alert! The Town Municipal Offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. The library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Merrimack Valley Schools, including Boscawen Elementary School, will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the day after.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■Did you miss the Electric Car Show and Tell? In September, the Canterbury Energy Committee sponsored a car show where eight Canterbury neighbors displayed their electric cars in the Center. Folks from Canterbury and beyond came to see cars that run all on electric and gas/electric hybrid cars. You can still learn more about the electric cars owned by your neighbors. The Energy Committee has compiled information posted at tinyurl.com/CantElectricCar. Have you heard about some technology or other new thing you’d like to learn about? Send your questions/ideas to CanterburyEnergyCommittee@gmail.com.
■Elkins Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Face masks (preferably cloth) are required. Disposable facemasks and hand sanitizer are provided. Please ring the doorbell before entering the building. Appointments are required for families visiting the Children’s Room and for computer usage in 30-minute time slots. Call 783-4386 to make arrangements. Just browsing? Drop-in is fine, however, there is a limit of four in the building at one time. Curbside pick-up continues! Call the library, visit the online catalog or send an email to place a reserve. You’ll receive notification to set up a pick-up time.
Rachel Baker
bakercompany4@gmail.com