Here In Hanover - Fall 2023

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CONTENTS

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4 0 Agricultural History, Great Food, Stunning Views

Norwich Barns and Farms Tour connects farms and their stories.

by

Mark Aiken

5 0 A Restaurant with Duende

Bringing the tapas tradition back to Hanover.

by Kelly Sennott

68 Running on Sunlight

Solaflect launches a solar-powered charging system for EVs.

by Dean Whitlock

72 Higher! Faster!

Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. by Lisa Ballard

Photograph by Lars Blackmore

19 Editor’s Note

20 Contributors

22 Online Exclusives

24 Around & About by Cassie Horner

32 On the Shelf

Get cozy with a good book. by Sam Kaas

36 Good Neighbors

Walking for good. by Edie Thys Morgan

62 Community

“We are all successful when we work together.” by Wren Wahrenberger

79 Living Well

Get moving. by Katherine P. Cox

82 Spotlight

The Funny Moon. by Pamela Brown

86 The Hood & The Hop

Arts and entertainment at Dartmouth.

90 Happenings

A calendar of events.

95 Advertisers Index

104 Hanover Talks

A moment with Don Dutton, executive director of David’s House. by Mike Morin

Photograph by Lars Blackmore.

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Autumn’s Return

After a summer of bizarre weather—from too much rain and flooding to record-breaking heat—we’re more than ready to welcome fall’s clear, crisp days and cool, calm nights. As we see Mother Nature work her magic once again, turning leaves to brilliant colors, we’re reminded of another reason why we’re delighted to live in New England.

Take advantage of this beautiful season by heading out on the Norwich Barns and Farms Tour (page 40). Biking your way through the countryside is a great way to relax and take in the scenery while meeting new friends. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, stop by Duende in Hanover, a restaurant with Spanish flair, to dine outdoors on a gorgeous fall day (page 50). The annual Upper Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s is September 30, so sign up, put on something purple, and join your neighbors in supporting a worthwhile cause (page 36).

If you own an electric vehicle or are considering purchasing one, you’ll be interested in our story about Solaflect’s EV solar-powered charging system (page 68). It has many advantages, including easy installation, and local companies and institutions are already making plans to make it available to their employees.

A highlight of fall for me is the return of football. I admit it—I’m an NFL addict. But I'm also a fan of local sports teams. We’re sure you’ll enjoy our story about the Premier U14 Upper Valley Lightning Soccer Club and their well-earned successes (page 62). Many of the team’s members have played together since first grade.

In this issue we’re also visiting the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum with Lisa Ballard and meeting local author Chris Lincoln. Spend time with all your favorite activities and people this fall and keep in touch with news and events at www.greateruppervalley.com. Enjoy!

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contributors

Mark is an award-winning writer and photographer and the author of a Falcon Guide entitled Hiking Fire Lookouts New England. He lives in Richmond, Vermont, with his wife, two kids, dog, two cats, and ten chickens.

Originally from Denmark, Lars has worked as a photojournalist since the early 1990s, covering everything from concerts to war zones for the Associated Press, Save the Children, and others. He now lives in Norwich, Vermont, with his wife and spends time between assignments on the trails across Northern New England.

Cassie is a writer, editor, and publisher and the author of a historical novel, Lucy E.—Road to Victory. Her roots in Vermont go back almost 200 years and inspire her love of the natural world and history. She lives in Plymouth, Vermont, with her husband and two dogs—an English Shepherd and a mini Dachshund.

Kelly is a former staff arts reporter for The Hippo and alum of the University of New Hampshire’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing program. She currently works in various Upper Valley libraries and lives in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with her husband and their beloved dog Pepper.

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 Hanover Conservancy Launches 2023 Capital Campaign

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ARTIST Artist Connie Filbin

In her heart, Connie Filbin of Norwich has always been an artist. She comes from an artistic family with her father studying at Massachusetts College of Art and she and her two sisters concentrating on art in college. But the realities of life intervened for Connie, and it was not until she retired a few years ago from a career as a school counselor and psychologist that she once again pursued her dream. Today she is working in pastels, a medium she loves for its vibrancy, flexibility, and beauty. Most recently she had an exhibit, Images of Home, at the Converse Free Library in Lyme, New Hampshire, the town where she, her former husband, and two children lived for 20 years.

Connie’s MFA is from the Boston Museum School, associated with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University. She studied painting, ceramics, and silversmithing. “Then I graduated, and I needed to find a job,” she recalls. “I moved to the Upper Valley where I was a waitress and restaurant manager. I worked at Peter Christian’s Tavern and owner Murray Washburn was a great role model for me. When my sister Christine Hoffman moved to the Upper Valley, we opened an upscale, fun, popular restaurant called Carpenter Street in Norwich. ” In 1986, the sisters sold the restaurant as Connie transitioned into motherhood and later, with a graduate degree in school counseling and then a degree in school psychology, to a career in the Claremont and Cornish, New Hampshire, school systems.

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Above: Spot of Light on the Frozen River, 8 1/2" x 10 3/4". Below left: Fall Grass, 20" x 16". Below center: Summertime, 9" x 12". Below far right: Hydrangea in the Window, 8 1/2" x 11 1/2".

“Art was set aside the whole time,” Connie says. “Occasionally, I would draw. I always knew that art was what I wanted to do.” Her studies turned to an art focus. “It was a big learning curve in the beginning and I have had great teachers. There are a lot of really good pastel artists working now and they offer learning opportunities all over country, New England, and Vermont,” she reflects. The Vermont Pastel Society, of which she is a member, also offers workshops.

Connie transformed a bedroom into a small studio where she works using her own photographs of places she loves in the Upper Valley. She does some plein air painting but usually finishes the work indoors. Another key inspiration for her art is the Maine landscape. She likes to travel to Acadia and southern beaches in the summer with her husband Dick.

Painting went into a brief hiatus recently after Connie had shoulder surgery. “I was not able to paint because I couldn’t pick up my arm and go up and down,” she says. The recovery time wasn’t wasted though, as she took photos and planned paintings. One future goal is portraiture.

“I get totally engrossed in what I am doing when I paint,” Connie says. “It is a very exciting time to work in pastels.” To contact Connie, email her at filbinc@gmail.com or visit her webiste at constancefilbinpastels.com. t

Jeane's Hike, 8 1/2" x 8 1/2".

Bringing Harmony to the Upper Valley

Voices in harmony ring out in song at the Hanover chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The chapter offers musically inclined individuals a choice of two a cappella singing opportunities.

The North Country Chordsmen welcome lower-range voices, while the recently added VoxStars is an all-gender chorus. The Chordsmen first organized more than 40 years ago and comprises folks who sing in the bass-clef range in the barbershop harmony tradition.

Dan Falcone, music director of the group, says, “Three years ago, the Barbershop Harmony Society (of which we are a chapter) opened membership to Everyone in Harmony in order to expand opportunities and include more voices. After several months of discussion, the chapter founded the VoxStars chorus in addition to the North Country Chordsmen.”

The groups enjoy weekly rehearsals at the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, practicing to compete in

regional trials (with the ultimate possibility of competing on an international stage!) and to entertain locally.

One highlight of Dan’s own musical experience was an appearance a few years ago with his quartet at an international competition, having taken first place in the Northeastern District of the Society.

“Strong fellowship is a large part of what keeps our groups together, something everyone enjoys especially after the isolation of COVID,” says Dan. “The groups consciously make time for bonding and getting to know each other. After having become involved, many barbershoppers say, ‘I came for the music and stayed for the fellowship.’”

Dan has been music director of the chapter for 20 years; he also sings with both choruses. “I loved musical theater, but it takes a large time commitment that can be hard for someone with a family,” he says. “Barbershop is fun, it’s intuitive, and you memorize the music in order to perform by ear.”

The North Country Chordsmen sing in a competition, performing a tribute to frontline workers.

Barbershop arrangements are composed of four parts: the lead (who sings the melody), tenor (who sings above the melody), baritone, and bass. “It’s a format where we work together, learn from each other and from coaches, and then give performances,” says Dan. The groups are active throughout the year, with gigs including Hanover’s Fourth of July celebration and Lebanon Recreation, Arts, and Parks concerts on the Lebanon Green.

“If you are interested in joining one of the groups and drop by a rehearsal, you would sing privately for me when you first arrive. I listen to your voice and assign you to the part I think best suits your voice and your singing experience,” Dan explains.

“I invite people to check us out by visiting a rehearsal to experience the camaraderie and how easy it is to be involved.”

The chapter offers lots of singing support not only from Dan but also from experienced members of the group. Education is a strong element of the Barbershop Harmony Society. At regional contests, judges engage with participants about how to improve their skills. Local coaching is also available.

Both choruses sing traditional barbershop arrangements and also popular songs people love to hear, ranging from “Seven Bridges Road” by the Eagles to a medley of tunes from the Swedish supergroup ABBA. “To me,” Dan says, “barbershop is about entertaining audiences with songs they know but haven’t necessarily heard before in this singing style.”

To find out how to join in the fun, attend a performance, or book a show, please visit bhshanover.org or email voxstarharmony@gmail.com. t

The VoxStars are excited to entertain audiences around the Upper Valley.

Kids Read to Dogs

The Howe Library in Hanover has a cozy corner set up for kids to read to dogs. On a rainy, warm afternoon in late June, handler Karen North of Grantham brought her therapy dog Maggie to engage with children signed up for a fun learning experience.

One of the readers was Leo, a third grader who chose a book about military service dogs. Since he has a dog at home, he was very comfortable engaging with Maggie and happy to give her a treat to close out his time with her. Another young reader read aloud from a beautifully illustrated poetic book. She was there partly to experience being close to a dog as her family explores getting their own dog.

The reading hour finished up with two sisters who

engaged easily with Maggie as she cuddled with them. They chose a graphic chapter book about a doughnut maker and took turns reading the lively story.

Karen is one of about five volunteers who bring dogs to the library under the auspices of Caring Animal Partners (CAP), a New London, New Hampshire, nonprofit run by Mary Taylor. Karen got involved with the reading program through her training with Maggie at CAP. Mary suggested a variety of volunteer opportunities. Karen also has visited senior living communities such as Sunapee Cove in Sunapee, New Hampshire, and the Village in White River Junction, Vermont, where mini Goldendoodle Maggie with her sweet nature and soft hair is a hit.

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Handler Karen North gives Maggie a pat while talking with a young reader.

“The children are in all stages of reading. They come for different reasons to be with a well-trained, certified therapy dog. There are kids who love dogs, kids who are timid with dogs, kids who don’t have one at home, and kids who are comfortable reading to a nonjudgmental dog.”

“The program gives kids a positive experience with books,” says Kate Bass, the library’s Youth Services staff person who coordinates Read to a Dog. The program is part of the national Paws to Read! group. “The children are in all stages of reading. They come for different reasons to be with a well-trained, certified therapy dog. There are kids who love dogs, kids who are timid with dogs, kids who don’t have one at home, and kids who are comfortable reading to a nonjudgmental dog. One of my pleasures is working with the handlers who all have different stories. The handlers are very professional and take their job seriously.” The other dogs include a Standard Poodle, a Hound/Beagle, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and an Australian Shepherd.

The one-on-one time is a valuable experience for young readers. “There is trust between the handler and the reader, so the kids feel comfortable,” says Lauren Cockerill, head of Youth Services.

Preregistration for the program is required for each one of the 15-minute slots. Paws to Read! takes a summer break beginning in July and begins again in midSeptember. Find more information and register at thehowe.org. For more about CAP, visit caringanimalpartners.org. t

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Get Cozy with a Good Book

AUTUMN IS AN EXCITING SEASON FOR READERS

Fall is one of the most exciting seasons to be an avid reader. As the leaves turn and the days grow a little cooler and shorter, publishers are busy releasing more books than at any other time of the year. From fiction to cookbooks, there’s a bounty of new titles for every reader. This season, we’re looking forward to long-awaited books by some of our favorite writers—and also to some exciting debuts! Here you’ll find just a few of the new books we’re most looking forward to this season at the Norwich Bookstore.

Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward (Available October 24)

The long-awaited new novel from the author of Salvage the Bones tells the heart-wrenching and transcendent story of an enslaved girl in the years before the Civil War.

Wellness by Nathan Hill (Available September 19)

The author of The Nix returns with a witty, poignant novel about art, marriage, and health fads.

The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng (Available October 17)

This sweeping novel from the author of the Book Prize Finalist The Garden of Evening Mists imagines W. Somerset Maugham’s trip to Southeast Asia in the wake of the first World War, during which he falls into a world of intrigue.

America Fantastica by Tim O’Brien (Available October 24)

In his first major work of fiction in 20 years, Tim O’Brien, author of The Things They Carried, delivers a blistering road novel featuring an unlikely bank robber, his unforgettable hostage, and their rip-roaring odyssey across a nation losing its grip on reality.

West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman (Available October 24)

This clever, tongue-in-cheek mystery novel centered around a murder at a remote lodge where everyone (even the detective) is a suspect, regularly breaks the fourth wall to explore how mysteries are constructed and why they work.

Snacking Bakes by Yossy Arefi (Available November 7)

If you know, you know: the brilliant mind behind Snacking Cakes is back with a series of one-hour, one-bowl approaches to all your favorite baked goods, from cookies to brownies to Everything Bagel Biscuit Bread (sign us up!).

Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year by Andrea Beaty (Available November 7) This latest addition to Andrea Beaty’s beloved Questioneers series of picture books features a familiar character—Miss Lila Greer, beloved teacher. Lila Greer grows up full of worries and what-ifs . . . until, with a little kindness and understanding, she learns to face her fears.

Big Heart, Little Stove: Bringing Home Meals & Moments from the Lost Kitchen by Erin French (Available October 31)

From the proprietor of Maine’s beloved Lost Kitchen restaurant—open seasonally and with one of the nation’s longest waiting lists—comes this beautiful collection of signature New England recipes for all seasons.

Macanudo: Optimism Is for the Brave by Liniers (Available October 24) Internationally renowned cartoonist (and Upper Valley neighbor) Liniers has long been known for his charming, funny, and cleverly subversive works for both adults and kids. In Optimism Is for the Brave, the second volume of the collected Macanudo comic strips, we find more whimsical, hilarious adventures with Henrietta, Olga, and friends.

I Must Be Dreaming by Roz Chast (Available October 24)

New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast loves to explore our collective, everyday neurosis, and she’s in fine form here as she illustrates and analyzes her own dreams—some funny, some creepy, some downright bizarre—and examines how our understanding of dreaming has changed throughout human history.

My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand (Available November 7)

Fans have been waiting for many years for a memoir from Barbra Streisand. Clocking in at more than 900 pages and featuring never-before-seen photographs, My Name Is Barbra lives up to the hype, offering a definitive, engrossing look at the life of one of our most iconic entertainers.

The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA by Liza Mundy (Available October 17)

From the bestselling author of Code Girls comes the riveting story of the trailblazing women of the CIA. While initially hired only in clerical roles at “the company,” women fought to become operatives—with incredibly successful results—and eventually became instrumental in the development of modern spycraft. The Sisterhood tells the fascinating, essential story of three generations of women at the cutting edge of international intelligence.

“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.”

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Books Make Good Friends by Jane Mount

(Available November 7)

The debut picture book by celebrated artist Jane Mount (creator of the Ideal Bookshelf) is a minutely detailed and lushly colorful love letter to reading, featuring Lotti, a shy girl who finds refuge in reading—and whose love for books may lead her to friends that she never imagined!

Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education by Stephanie Land (Available November 7)

In Class, a follow-up to her bestselling memoir Maid, Stephanie Land delves into the socioeconomic barriers many Americans face as they pursue higher education through the lens of her own experiences finishing college and beginning her writing career as a single parent.

Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard

(Available October 24)

Why are we still so fascinated by the Roman emperors? How much do we really know about them? Renowned classicist Mary Beard is back with her trademark blend of quick wit, astute observation, and excellent research for a deep dive into the world of the Roman emperors and the many people (often unsung) who surrounded them.

Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson

(Available September 12)

It’s very likely that you have an opinion about Elon Musk. He’s one of the most instantly recognizable—and often polarizing—figures in the world. But Musk is also an enigma. Walter Isaacson, legendary biographer of Steve Jobs and Benjamin Franklin, followed Musk for two pivotal years with unprecedented access, and the result is an intimate, incisive look at both the man and the forces that drive him.

Top Story by Kelly Yang (Available September 5)

Mia Tang, the indomitable protagonist of the Front Desk series, is visiting San Francisco, where she’s relishing the chance to attend a journalism camp and explore Chinatown with her extended family! But can Mia get a big scoop in a camp full of older, more confident kids? Can she stay connected to her best friend? How about telling her crush how she feels? Middle school readers (and, let’s face it, plenty of adults) will once again be rooting for Mia! t

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Walking for Good

JOIN THE UPPER VALLEY WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

EXERCISE. SOCIAL CONNECTION. MUSIC. FAMILY SUPPORT. Positive attitude. Cute dogs in bandanas. All of these and more are part of the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The event is held every fall in Hanover, and in more than 600 communities across the country, to raise money and awareness for the work of the Alzheimer’s Association. Not surprisingly, all of the above event features (okay, not specifically cute dogs) have been shown by the latest research to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Walkers of all ages will be at it again this year on September 30, enjoying the chance to spend a fall morning in New England with good company connecting, sharing stories, and furthering the work of the Alzheimer’s Association. In addition to funding critical research, the organization provides a 24/7 Helpline, education programs, care consultations for families facing a diagnosis,

and more. These services are all free, funded entirely by the money raised during “The Walk” and other fundraising events.

The Power of Purple and Beyond

Purple is the color of the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Upper Valley “goes purple” to support the cause. Each fall, local schools jump into the game with sports teams wearing purple socks and shirts for their games and practices around the week of the walk. The Row to End Alzheimer’s makes a purple splash in the Connecticut River. Local businesses support the cause by sponsoring the event, staging in-house fundraising events, starting or supporting teams, and going purple in creative ways. That has included making purple window displays, displaying event posters, dressing in purple, and creating purple food and drink specials—hello blueberry muffins and black raspberry ice cream!

Above: Team Colby-Sawyer, a 70-person-strong team of walkers and volunteers, was the largest team in New Hampshire. Below: Lenore Bolton walks proud in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.

Purple is the color of the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Upper Valley “goes purple” to support the cause.

6. Teams of friendship and bonds of support. 7. Girl Scouts help out.

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Chapters New

1. The Promise Garden honors the many faces of Alzheimer’s.

2. Kathy Harvard and Tim Fisher, volunteer organizers. 3. A dogfriendly event. 4. Darcy Bagley, Lebanon, and friends make sure everyone has a flower. 5. Nick and Samantha Estes walk in honor of their mother/grandmother.

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Hampshire/ Massachusetts and Vermont pull out the stops. 9. The walk is a family affair for all ages.

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Other colors, too, have significance, and are represented by flowers people carry during the walk and then plant in the event’s Promise Garden. A purple flower means you lost someone to Alzheimer’s; yellow means you are a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia; blue means you are living with Alzheimer’s; and orange means you support the Alzheimer’s Association.

White represents the first person cured of Alzheimer’s and the feeling of hope that courses through the event. In July, the FDA granted traditional approval of the drug Leqembi for the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first traditional approval granted for an Alzheimer’s treatment that changes the underlying course of the disease and gives people more time.

Join, Volunteer, and Support the Cause

As the array of colors in the Promise Garden indicates, none of us are ever far from someone profoundly touched by this disease of cognitive decline. There are the six million people living with Alzheimer’s in the United States, as well as their caregivers and extended family. In Vermont alone that includes 13,000 patients and their 25,000 unpaid caregivers. In New Hampshire those numbers are double. Thousands more have already lost someone to the disease. Joining the walk is a positive way to support them all.

This year’s walk kicks off Saturday, September 30 at 9:30am at Hanover High School. Registration is free but all walkers are encouraged to fundraise and support the work of the Alzheimer’s Association. For information on walking, volunteering, or supporting, go to act.alz.org/uppervalley. t

Above: Nick and Shelagh Harvard lead Team Andy to the finish. Opposite: Friends and family celebrate at the finish with good music and good company.

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Agricultural History, Great Food, Stunning Views

Norwich Barns and Farms Tour connects farms and their stories

by Mark Aiken | photography by Lars Blackmore

Aerial view of Hillside Farm from Pattrell Road.

The farm stand at Sweetland Farm in Norwich, Vermont, features a food selection that includes meats and seasonal vegetables grown and raised on-site and hundreds of products from other local producers. On an ordinary visit, while you would see the wonderful food selection, you might never know that Norah Lake purchased the farm through the Vermont Land Trust’s Farmland Access program from Charlotte Metcalf and Nancy LaRowe, who purchased it from the original dairy farming Clark family.

If you visit on October 14, however, the food will be there, but there will be more: the history of Sweetland Farm—and other historic barns and farm stands—take center stage on October 14 (rain date October 15) as part of the Norwich Barns and Farms Tour, cosponsored by the Norwich Historical Society and Norwich Historic Preservation Commission.

The tour features 18th, 19th, and 20th century barns, some in use and some not (but all amazing and beautiful structures), several local farm stands, and incredible views along the way that can be enjoyed from a bicycle, e-bike, motorcycle, or car. At each stop, visitors can enjoy illustrated histories of the location that will be on display. “The story of agriculture in Norwich is told through these old barns,” says Sarah Rooker, director of the Norwich Historical Society. And the farm stands represent agriculture in modern-day Norwich.

Old Event, New Name

Norwich Barns and Farms Tour is a new name for an event that began in 2021 following a survey of local historic barns by the Norwich Historic Preservation Commission. Formerly known as Feast from the Farms, the event was originally envisioned as a loop for bicyclists. “Because it was a loop,” says Sarah, “it left out some of the most historic barns.”

Enter the new name and concept, which includes motor vehicles as well as bikes and doesn’t follow a loop—which frees up organizers to include more historic

Left: Cyclists enjoy a beautiful autumn day.

Bottom left: Visitors to Honey Field Farm are greeted by an array of pumpkins, mums, and a history display.

Bottom right: Fields at Sweetland Farm.

Top and below left: Colorful fall foliage and an array of pumpkins are on display at Sweetland Farm.

Center: Cyclists arrive at Norwich Historical Society to pick up tickets and maps.

Bottom: The historic barn and outbuildings at Hillside Farm on Pattrell Road.

barn sites. And it is more accessible to participants who might not be as excited to participate in the whole tour on just two wheels. “We’ve seen Dartmouth students, families, out-of-town visitors, bikers, and e-bikers,” says Sarah of previous events.

In addition to barns that range in architectural styles from English barns and Yankee barns to more modern ground-level stable barns, participating farms stands will include Sweetland Farm, Honey Field Farm, Hogwash Farm, and the Norwich Farm Creamery.

Connecting with Local History

To participate in the self-guided tour, foodies and history buffs (or simply those who love beautiful rural views) can buy tickets for the event online (norwichhistory.org) or in person from the Norwich Historical Society at 277 Main Street in Norwich where they get an event map. Then they head for the hills—and barns and farm stands. “Our

mission is to provide a sense of place in this community,” says Sarah. Toward this end, the Historical Society regularly provides exhibits, a podcast driving tour, and walking tours. “Barns are incredibly technical buildings and are incredible tools in and of themselves,” Sarah says. “I love thinking about how the barns and these farms made a family’s livelihood and fed them.” In many cases, they still do.

On a regular visit to a local farm stand, you are connecting with and participating in the agricultural history of a place. “Agriculture has been a part of the landscape in Vermont for centuries,” says Norah Lake, owner of Sweetland Farm, which will have a food truck by her farm stand for the Norwich Barns and Farm Tour event. “It has shaped how the land looks, who the people are, and our relationship to food. As the importance of local food grows, it’s important to understand that farms are a part of our culture, tradition, and heritage, as well as our environmental and economic sustainability.” It is for these reasons that Vermont Land Trust has a Farmland Access program to connect farmers like Norah, who graduated from Dartmouth in 2006 in Environmental Studies, and who with her husband

Chris purchased the farm in 2012. Without promising new farmers, states like Vermont and New Hampshire would lose this agricultural piece and, with it, their rural and agricultural identities.

Celebrating History

“We love being part of this farm tour,” says Norah, who takes great pride in being part of the current generation of Vermont farmers. “It is wonderful to have the history of our farm displayed out front. It’s been a fun way to link ourselves with other farms on the route and to bring new people out to see what we are growing.” Norah is also humbled and proud to be part of Vermont’s agricultural history. “The agricultural history of New England reaches back through generations of people, methods, and equipment,” she says

Left: The farmstand at Hogwash Farm on the corner of Union Village Road and Goodrich Four Corners.

Inset: Heirloom apple varieties from Crossroads Farm on sale at the Hogwash Farm stand, along with delicious recipes.

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on her farm’s website. “When I plant seeds, feed the animals, serve a plate of fresh sweet corn, or tinker on our ‘reliable’ old 1950s tractor, I feel I’ve added myself to a long line of agrarians.”

Those who support local farms are also connected to that history. In Vermont and New Hampshire, without local family-owned farms, life and the landscape we love would be much different. Supporting local farms directly contributes to preserving the landscape of northern New England.

Speaking of supporting farms, 2023 has been a year in which many farms were devastated by disastrous summer flooding. Therefore, Sarah says, there is another way to support Vermont and New Hampshire farms: on the Norwich Barns and Farms Tour page on the website there will be an additional tab inviting people to contribute to a farmer emergency fund supporting farms who were impacted by the flooding. “The tour is a fundraiser for the Norwich Historical Society,” says Sarah. “But we try to think about how we can support other nonprofits at the same time.”

For Sarah and many Upper Valley residents, eating a locally grown carrot from a farm stand—that is, from a place where they know it was grown (versus a more anonymous carrot that was shipped from faraway places to a supermarket) by a neighboring farmer—makes all the difference. “We love our area and our landscape,” says Sarah. “Therefore we want to share our stories. And when you know your area’s stories, you’ll love it even more.” t

Norwich Historical Society

277 Main Street

Norwich, VT (802) 649-0124

norwichhistory.org

by Kelly Sennott

The bar area features a variety of Spanish red wines.

| photography by Lars Blackmore

In Spanish, duende translates to “a quality of passion and inspiration.” If a performer gives you goosebumps, you might say he has duende. It’s with this energy that Juan and Laura Garceran open Hanover’s new Spanish restaurant, Duende, in the former Candela Tapas Lounge on Lebanon Street. The couple, who are both from Spain, hope the restaurant brings to downtown a different kind of dining experience.

“The term duende lies at the heart of flamenco and the culture of southern Spain. It is a strong emotion awakened by the most authentic flamenco artists during moments of their performances,” Juan says. “We chose this name for the restaurant, as we hope to evoke that feeling of authenticity.”

SPANISH CULTURE IN THE UPPER VALLEY

Juan and his family fell in love with the Upper Valley when they moved here while he was enrolled in Dartmouth’s Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program. They admired the area’s sense of community, its rural lifestyle, and its opportunities for cultural and intellectual engagement. They decided to put down roots and together cofounded the Upper Valley Spanish Institute and the Immersion Montessori School, which offers language immersion in its curriculum.

Juan says everything they’ve done has been in the interest of creating spaces to promote the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. So, when they learned about the closure of the Candela Tapas Lounge, they saw the opportunity to do even more of that by starting a new Spanish restaurant in its place.

“The idea of creating this space emerged very organically when we found out about Candela closing,” Juan says. “Continuing the tradition of tapas in Hanover that Candela started was the main reason behind opening this project in this town.”

THE FOOD

Juan says his background is in education and Spanish literature, so to bring the dream of Duende to life, the couple hired an executive chef from Spain who has been working with

Opposite: Guests dine on the patio of the restaurant.

Above: A host prepares a tray with a pitcher of homemade sangria.

Left: A server displays a tray of various tapas: tabla de quesos y jamón serrano, patatas bravas, magra con tomate, and ternera en salsa.

Bottom left: A bucket of various chilled Spanish wines and beers is on the bar.

Below: A barrel table is shown with various tapas and wines.

“You can order in Spanish here, speak in Spanish here – it’s encouraged,” she says. “The vision is to bring more of this culture to the Upper Valley.”

Clockwise from left: A host displays a tray of various tapas. Guests enjoy having dinner on the patio of the restaurant. The retail portion of the restaurant has various imported goods from Spain. Two guests look over the menu and a host passes by with water. A guest is ordering at the bar and other guests are seated at a nearby table.

the staff to create the menu, which is inspired by traditional food from all parts of the country. The goal, Juan says, is to serve the kind of food you’d find at his grandmother’s house. Their empanadilla recipe actually comes from his greataunt Pepita.

“We aspire for the food at Duende to be as authentic as possible,” says Juan, whose favorite dish on the menu is salmorejo, a traditional tomato soup from the South of Spain that is topped with extra-virgin olive oil, a boiled egg, and Serrano ham. A paella special will also be a regular part of the menu, but Juan says they’re open to food and drink requests and providing other services, from DoorDash to event catering.

COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE

Inside the restaurant, a great deal of work has been done to ensure Duende is a comfortable place to be. The entire kitchen and most furniture have been replaced. Walls have been painted white and splashed with Spanish decor: scarves, framed photos of Spanish artists. Wine barrels have become bar tables, and all ceramics on display are for sale and sourced from Spain. In the back corner is a chair and guitar, where soon there will be live music and flamenco dancing. Out front, the patio has been decorated with potted flowers, new signage, and new seating.

Though the restaurant has only been open since the spring, Adrianna Kenyon, Duende’s head chef, says the community has been incredibly receptive, with one family visiting every week. She says the front of the house and some kitchen

staff are fluent in Spanish, and that guests should feel comfortable speaking it when they walk through the doors.

“You can order in Spanish here, speak in Spanish here—it’s encouraged,” she says. “The vision is to bring more of this culture to the Upper Valley.”

In addition to restaurant fare, Duende provides lunches at the Immersion Montessori School, which could be anything from gazpacho to Spanish omelets. Juan says they’re looking to expand their offerings and are open to partnering with area schools with Spanish programs or other organizations looking to incorporate Spanish food.

However they evolve, the important thing is to remain authentic, says Juan. Even the service model at Duende is inspired by the tapas tradition, with guests ordering at the bar and staff serving everything at the table, giving customers control of their dining experience.

“Similar to the role that taperias play in Spain as a place for community and gathering, our system encourages guests to flow around the space and to stay as long as they want,” he says. “We make it a priority to create a relaxed environment rather than to turn tables.” t

Duende

15 Lebanon Street

Hanover, NH

(603) 306-4826

www.esduende.com

Wednesday to Sunday, 12–10pm

“We make it a priority to create a relaxed environment rather than to turn tables.”

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dartmouth

Osher at Dartmouth is a volunteer, non-credit continuing educat program for adults. We offer a wide variety of courses and event throughout the year, with opportunities to participate both in person and online. Don’t miss out on the many trips, courses, and lectures throughout the year. Membership is open to everyone!

1 Court Street, Suite 380

Lebanon, NH (603) 646-0154

www.osher.dartmouth.edu

Mon–Thu 8:30am–4:30pm, Fri 8:30am–1pm

Hanover Conservancy

Support the Promise to Protect Campaign with your tax-deductible gift. The Hanover Conservancy is dedicated to the conservation of land and water and to deepening the appreciation of natural resources for the benefit of the Hanover, New Hampshire, community and beyond. Hanover’s woods and trails, waters and wildlife are important to us all!

71 Lyme Road

Hanover, NH (603) 643-3433

www.hanoverconservancy.org/promise

The Ivy Edit

Johnson Audiology

Better hearing is directly linked to better relationships, more selfconfidence, and even brain health. Hearing well is about being an active, connected part of your world. Sometimes, the answer is as simple as a hearing aid. Other times, it’s less obvious. That’s why we start the conversation by talking about you. We want to understand what’s going on in your life. And as doctors of audiology, we listen to you from that professional perspective to give you a more connected life through better hearing. Want to know more? Give us a call. We’re ready to listen.

2 Dorrance Place

Hanover, NH (603) 643-4327

www.JohnsonAudiologyhearing.com

The Ivy Edit is the “trendy sister” of the popular 37 Central Clothiers in Woodstock, Vermont. It’s flirty, fashion forward, and fun. Whether you’re looking for a special occasion dress, going out top, or just a great pair of Levi’s, you will find it there. Ivy also has an expanding selection of footwear. Visit the Ivy Edit, tucked just off Main Street in the alley next to Molly’s Restaurant. Follow them on Instagram @the_ivy_edit.

43 South Main Street Suite 2

Hanover, NH (603) 277-9147

www.theivyedit.com

Matt Brown Fine Art

The MBFA gallery features artwork, crafts, and books by residents (past and present) of Lyme, New Hampshire, and Thetford, Vermont: paintings, prints, poetry, and pottery, photographs and floor cloths, cards and clocks, jewelry, woodenware, ceramics, and syrups. Three Breaths, Three Brushes: Paintings by Ginger Armstrong, Matthew Greenway, Stephanie is up through Sept. 30, followed by our fifth annual Wild About show (Oct. 6 to Nov. 25).

Visit our gallery website for more info.

1 Main Street, On the Common

www.mbrownfa.com

Fri 10am–5pm & Sat 10am–3pm or by chance or appointment

rpmNH

Visit us at our new location

After managing the Record and Poster Store in Hanover for the past 18 years, Upper Valley native Bryan Smith has reimagined and opened his new record and poster store at 53 South Main Street. The record collection spans all decades, while the poster collection is made up of historical offerings and original designs.  Don’t miss out on the store’s unique collection of New England colleges memorabilia.

53 South Main Street

Hanover, NH

(603) 643-6555

www.rpmNH.com

Open 7 days a week, 12–9pm

Hanover Scoops Ice Cream Shop

Hanover Scoops features locally made, farm to cone, hard and softserve ice cream. Enjoy a selection of housefavorite flavors or mix it up with a featured seasonal delight. Scoops is a full-service ice cream shop offering milkshakes, sundaes, and sweet, salty treats. Scoops is found in the heart of Hanover next to the Nugget Theatre. Visit their other location, Woodstock Scoops, in the village of Woodstock, Vermont.

57 South Main Street

Hanover, NH

Instagram @hanoverscoops

The Norwich Bookstore

Located in the heart of Norwich, Vermont, just five minutes from the Dartmouth College Campus, the Norwich Bookstore is a vibrant, general-interest bookstore serving the Upper Valley since 1994. Known for our community programming, author events, and personalized staff recommendations, we strive to embody the spirit of cooperation, diversity, and independent thought seen throughout our community. For great books and gifts, awesome stationery and puzzles, and all your back to school needs, pay us a visit!

291 Main Street, Norwich, VT (802) 649-1114

www.norwichbookstore.com

Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm Sun 11am–5pm

Twitter: @NorwichBooksVT

Instagram: @norwichbookstore

Coming Home, watercolor by Erik Barth, winner for 2022 Wild About Watercolor category “Overall Favorite.”

Glowen Day Spa

Step into a realm of pure tranquility and let your worries fade away at Glowen Day Spa. Experience a personalized journey toward rejuvenation and glowing skin through the power of Celluma and microcurrent treatments. Enhance your eyes’ allure effortlessly with our lash lift and tint, while personalized skin peels and hydrodermabrasion unveil your skin’s true potential, leaving it radiant and youthful.Beyond skin-deep treatments, we offer the transformative practice of reiki healing, where your body and soul are nourished and replenished.

We utilize high-quality products designed to give you the ultimate luxurious spa experience thoughtfully priced to ensure luxury is accessible to all. Everyone deserves a pampered personalized experience. Book your rejuvenating experience today and let Danielle pamper you from head to toe and embrace the glow that lies within.

18 On the Common

Lyme, NH (603) 212-8216

www.glowendayspa.com

Norwich Knits offers a carefully curated collection of yarn and fiber, with one room dedicated to national brands and one room dedicated to local fiber farms, spinners, and dyers. We offer classes, craft nights, and knitting help as well as the Green Mountain Yarn Club, a monthly box club featuring yarn from Vermont farms and other goodies from the Green Mountain State.

289 Main Street

Norwich, VT

www.norwichknits.com

Please check the website for our current hours.

Honey Field Farm

Join us for fall festivities on the farm!

Pepper Fest, Sept. 30 to Oct 1. Celebrate the fall harvest with our fourth annual pepper fest!

The Gilded Edge

Visit Us at Our New Location

An award-winning custom picture framing shop offering options for every budget, from ready-made frames and the new “Frugal Framing” line to full custom, hand-finished frames that are works of art themselves. We have received our 14th consecutive “Best of the Best” picture framers in the Upper Valley!

69 Hanover Street Lebanon, NH (603) 643-2884

www.gildededgeframing.com

100% By appointment only. Appointments available. Wed–Fri 10am–6pm Sat 10am–5pm

Pick-your-own peppers from sweet bells to Carolina Reapers, pepper eating contests, hot sauce sampling, and more! Weather permitting, check our website for updates!

Honey Field Halloween, Oct. 13, 20, and 27.

Get spooky on Friday nights in October with family-friendly activities and haunted greenhouses! Tickets available for preor online. Rain or shine!

The farm stand is open self-serve every day 10am–6pm through Halloween.

55 Butternut Road Norwich, VT (802) 649-1500

www.honeyfieldfarmvt.com

Danielle Bencze

Owner/licensed esthetician

Lemon Tree Gifts

Distinctive Gifts, Jewelry & Home Décor

Visit the Upper Valley’s premiere gift shop where you’ll find a little something for everyone! Discover an array of treasures, including unique Dartmouth items, New Hampshire and Vermont mementos, maple syrup and candy, toys and games for all ages, bath and body, jewelry, candles, men’s and baby gifts, comfy throws, and much more! We offer shipping, and complimentary local area delivery options. We look forward to being part of your Hanover shopping experience!

Don’t forget to visit us in our PowerHouse Mall location across from L.L.Bean!

28 South Main Street (next to Lou’s) Hanover, NH (603) 643-5388

Lemon Tree Gifts of Hanover

Open Daily

The Fourth Place

The home for everyone who loves games, comics, and geek culture has free events every day!

Weekly events include New Comic Book Day on Wednesdays, Board Game Night and Magic Casual Commander on Thursdays, Friday Night Magic, free Multiplayer Video Games on Saturdays, and Kids & Family Afternoons on Sundays. Plus we have monthly events including Roleplaying Games Weekend, Crafting, Manga Book Club, Blood on the Clocktower, UVYP Game Night, the Upper Valley Scrabble Club, and many more to come.

Visit 4th.me/events for our most up-to-date calendar of events, and more details!

3 Lebanon Street (Second Floor) Hanover, NH (603) 277-9659

thefourthplacehanover.com

Instagram @4thplacegames

Twitter @4thplacegames

Wed & Thu 2–10pm, Fri & Sat 2–11pm, Sun 1–10pm

Twisted Scissors

Professional, affordable services, offering the latest styles and cuts in the center of Hanover. A 19-year career in the cosmetology/ barbering industry and a familiar face to many Hanover residents. Offering services for men, women, and children, with services expanding to full-service barber including straight razor shaves and beard care. A local entrepreneur creating a clean, inviting environment where the whole family will enjoy professional light-hearted services over a lifetime.

Come see us! Relax to music of your choice during your service, enjoy a bit of fun and laughter while you transform your look.

53 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 277-9842

“We Are All Successful When We Work Together”

The U14 Boys’ Upper Valley Lightning soccer team has enjoyed successful seasons together in the past, but they experienced unprecedented victory in the spring of 2023. A core group of them had played together since first grade, and it showed in their cooperation and fluency on the field. At the end of May and in early June, the team won both the New England Surf Challenge Cup, playing against elite teams from across New England and Canada, and the New Hampshire Soccer League championship, playing up against mostly older U15 teams in New Hampshire because the team needed the challenge. The timing was bittersweet because coming into this fall’s season, the group of seventh and eighth graders was anticipating losing some of its older players to high school teams.

by wren wahrenberger | photos by giovanni gavetti

Premier U14 Upper Valley Lightning Soccer Club is having a good year

Front row, from left: Jackson Jewett, Andreas Tzilianos, Matt Lepene, Charlie Ferland, Rex Chanyi. Back row: Sacha Palm, Liam Sullivan, Gabi del Pino, Samson Charron, Nate McFetridge, Dino Gavetti, Will Gomez, Dima Petrov, Braeden Friedman, Henry Souza.

However, after some consideration—and some wooing from other soccer leagues—they’ve made the decision to stick together, according to parent Giovanni Gavetti. Giovanni praises their new coach for helping it all come together. “Jordan Andrews is a very good, caring coach. He cares about these kids’ development as players and as individuals.” Jordan, who has coached at the college level, has been with the team for the past year. His day job is in admissions for Dartmouth Medical School, and he says he joined the coaching staff at Lightning because he loves soccer and wanted to be a part of it in this area.

“Our group needs to be challenged moving forward,” says Coach Jordan. In the fall of 2023, the middle school boys will have what Jordan refers to as a typical “college spring.” They will practice and scrimmage together until the ninth graders’ high school season is over. Then they

Left: The boys are inspired by Coach Jordan Andrews (standing, far right), whose mentorship in teamwork, dedication, and perseverance carries over off the field.

Center: Come rain or shine, a fast pace is guaranteed.

Bottom: The Boys U14 Lightning team with their mascot Bruno, a patient Italian Spinone who kept morale high throughout the season.

will join together for tournaments against other top teams in November and December and will all participate with their Lightning team in an advanced league for the spring of 2024.

Working as a Team

Matt Lepene, a rising ninth grader and a defender who has played with the team since first grade, says that the Surf Cup was the highest level the team had ever played. He explains what the experience taught him: “We are all successful when we work together.”

“Yes, they are having success now, which is great,” says Matt’s father, Mike Lepene, “but it’s also the way that they play that is beautiful to watch. There is not one dominant player; instead, they all work together as a team.”

The team has had members from Hartford, Lyme, Lebanon, Plainfield, Norwich, Etna, and Hanover, according to parent Nora Lusterio. A few players have come and gone, and so have coaches. Søren Smith, who coached them for many years, still attends games to cheer them on. Matt credits Søren with cycling the players through each other’s positions. “I learned that it was not the goalie’s fault when there is a goal,” he says. “The whole team plays a part in keeping the ball out of the net.”

Trust and Respect

Knowing each other’s positions became all-important during the third game of the Surf Cup tournament. The team was up against Rhode Island’s number-one team, which had played in higher-level tournaments before. Coach Jordan says he “was lucky enough” to watch them play the day before his team faced them. “They were the best team I’ve seen at our age group,” he says. Jordan decided to change his team’s formation before the big game, which was difficult for the boys to accept. He said, “Do you guys trust me to put you into the right situation to win?” They held off at 0 to 0 with three minutes left in the game. Jordan put his fastest player, defender Nate McFetridge, in a forward position and he scored. It was the only goal the Rhode Island team gave up the entire tournament.

Top: Dino Gavetti, Dima Petrov, and Nate McFetridge put their game faces on.

Center: Melissa Mitchler, a math teacher at Richmond Middle School, is flanked by Samson Charron and Braeden Friedman (left) and Dino Gavetti, Gabi del Pino, and Andreas Tzilianos (right). Fan support like hers is central to the team’s motivation.

Bottom: Behind at halftime, Coach Jordan rallies the team to a dramatic win for the New England Surf Challenge Cup.

Player Dino Gavetti, who joined the team in fourth grade and plays several positions, including center attacking midfielder and striker, describes his favorite memory with the team as their final game in the tournament. “We had just won against the number-one team in Rhode Island,” he says, “and we were ahead of them in the standings, so if we won our next game, we would win the tournament. However, we were down 3 to 1 at the half, but by the end we had won 4 to 3.” Dino credits Coach Jordan with again changing tactics and moving players around to help the team win. “We trust him 100 percent,” Dino says.

Dino says that his coach has taught him to respect each individual player because everyone plays a part on the team. Dino adds, “Something that our coach says any time we are losing is for us to not say anything negative about anyone— to each other or to the other team. I remember going against some other teams where if someone made a mistake, they would yell at each other. On our team, we just say, ‘It’s okay, keep going.’”

“We say, ‘Focus on the next one,’” Matt says, which is exactly what this group of talented boys will be doing coming into their next year together. t

Running on Sunlight

SOLAFLECT LAUNCHES A SOLAR-POWERED CHARGING SYSTEM FOR EVS

SolaflectEV’s Solar EV Charger sits on the existing lines in an employer’s parking lot, with no excavating, construction, utility hookup, or electrical work needed. Unlike electricity grid energy that is largely natural gas, “plugging into the sun” is 100 percent clean and renewable.

by Dean Whitlock | photography by Lars Blackmore, Courtesy of Solaflect

When Tim Briglin and Laurel Macklin installed a Solaflect solar tracker in their back field in 2013, Tim admits he was a bit anxious. They wanted to upgrade the energy profile of their Thetford Center home by adding solar panels, but Tim’s research revealed that the roofs on their house and barns weren’t well oriented for solar power, and their uneven, ledgy back field was impractical for a groundbased solar grid. On the advice of his business partner, Tim took a look at Solaflect.

FOLLOW THE SUN

Founded in 2007, the Norwich-based company offers a solar tracker that follows the sun through its arc each day, using a single rectangle of 16 panels mounted on a tall pole. Two features make the Solaflect tracker unique: a pair of motors allows it to pivot both east to west and north to south, always aiming directly at the sun; and a suspension bridge–like system supports the solar array with high-tension cables attached to a central brace.

A Solaflect tracker’s accurate aim produces 40 percent more power per panel than a ground or roof-mounted array, while the suspension system requires much less steel, making the tracker less costly. A “smart machine,” it stows table-top flat in high winds and “sleeps” vertically at night to shed snow and ice. To date, Solaflect has installed over 1,200 trackers across northern New England, providing 40 million-plus hours of operation. But in 2013, Tim says, “it was still new-fangled technology.”

Still, a Solaflect tracker could easily fit into their back field and would supply 30 to 40 percent of their home’s electrical needs. They went ahead with the project, and five years later, when Tim decided to buy a fully electric car, or EV, adding a second Solaflect tracker “was a nobrainer.” Two trackers provided more than enough power to charge the EV and meet their home’s electrical needs.

Top: Solaflect’s solar trackers follow the sun on its path across the sky every day.

Above: Each of the four EV charging stations on the Solar EV Charger provides up to 10,000 miles of annual charging, more than enough for the daily commute.

ADDRESSING A GROWING NEED

It was a prophetic decision. Tim was one of the first Vermont state representatives who needed to top off the charge in an EV while at work. The statehouse installed two chargers, and the EV-owning legislators set up a Listserv to keep track of who got to use which charger when, a necessity as the number of EV users grew.

That trend, reports Solaflect COO Rob Adams, has become a worldwide phenomenon, with the number of EVs doubling every year. A recent tally by Drive Electric Vermont (drive electricvt.com) recorded “8,875 and counting.” Doubling every year yields 71,000 EVs in Vermont in just three years.

Unfortunately, Rob says, new EV charging stations are not keeping pace, but Tim’s experience at the statehouse illustrates the best way to meet the demand: charging stations at work. Already, forward-thinking local employers like Hypertherm and Dartmouth College have installed chargers in their parking lots, despite deterrents to installation that force them to ration their use. Employees must sign up, be assigned to chargers for set periods, and pay use fees and fines for not moving their cars when their turn is up. There are even dark tales of employers towing employees’ cars.

Other deterrents include permitting, trenching through parking lots, utility infrastructure upgrades, electrical hookups—all expensive—plus “demand charges” from utilities, because these grid-tied EV chargers are used almost entirely during high-demand periods. And do it again every few years to keep up with the annual doubling of EVs.

Addressing the need, Solaflect has just launched an EV charging system that costs less to install and operate and provides truly clean energy. Using a standard Solaflect tracker mounted on a redesigned concrete base, their EV charger sits right on the existing lines of a parking lot at the intersection of

four parking spaces. Attached to the base are four Level 2 EV chargers: no permits required, no trenches, cables, or hookups, and no utility costs or charges, because the tracker is not attached to the grid. One Solaflect EV Charger will provide up to 10,000 miles of EV charging per year for each of four EVs, close to the annual mileage of an average driver.

TRULY CLEAN ENERGY

The Solaflect EV Charger depends on sunlight, so is designed as an employerprovided, workday “topping-off” solution. Like any vehicle, Rob points out, EVs don’t need a full charge. Although studies show most EV owners, like Tim, are “range anxious” and will top off their batteries whenever they can, the studies also show that EV drivers keep their batteries at 50 percent to 80 percent of full charge. For most commuters that’s plenty. It also motivates employees to urge employers to provide EV chargers. Solaflect chargers, with their lack of utility grid fees and lower lease model costs, will make it easier for companies to offer EV charging as an employee benefit.

Fees, if any, will be up to each employer, but even with a nominal surcharge, EV charging is much cheaper than buying gasoline.

And it will be clean energy. Though power companies now source about 5 percent of grid energy from solar and wind, it’s an unfortunate truth that 50 percent of grid energy comes from burning natural gas, while the remainder comes from large dams and nuclear plants.

Dartmouth has already signed on to install the first Solar EV Charger, and other colleges, companies, hospitals, and more are in final negotiations. Many are large employers that had the foresight

to install on-grid charging systems early but are now looking forward for easier, cleaner, cheaper, and less disruptive ways to expand the service. Given the current growth rate in EV ownership, employers big and small will be faced with this need very soon.

Hopefully, like Tim, they’ll discover that installing Solaflect trackers specifically for EV charging is a no-brainer. t

Solaflect Energy

326 Main Street, Suite 4 Norwich, VT (802) 649-3700 solaflect.com

That trend, reports Solaflect COO Rob Adams, has become a worldwide phenomenon, with the number of EVs doubling every year. A recent tally by Drive Electric Vermont (drive electricvt.com) recorded “8,875 and counting.” Doubling every year yields 71,000 EVs in Vermont in just three years.

Solar EV Chargers are a one-day installation, and it’s easy to add one more for every four EVs that need charging.

Faster! Higher!

APPRECIATING THE HISTORY OF SPEED AND FLIGHT AT THE SMITHSONIAN AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

Historic passenger aircraft "fly" inside the enormous atrium at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.

story and photography by Lisa Ballard

When I was a around 10, my parents took me to the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. The experience is a hazy moment from my childhood, mixed up with glimpses of an oversized, seated Abraham Lincoln, the dome of the Capitol building, and the towering Washington Monument. I recall a dinosaur and a rocket ship. The place seemed grand and important in a vague way.

Now 60-ish, the Smithsonian was on my bucket list of places to visit, or revisit in this case. I’m not a big museum goer, but the iconic Smithsonian was an exception, in the same category as the Louvre in Paris and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. Last May, I planned to pass through Washington, DC. Visiting the Smithsonian seemed like a good way to spend a morning. Little did I know!

For starters, the Smithsonian is not one museum but many under one organizational umbrella. It’s the world’s largest museum complex with more than 157 million artifacts and specimens spread among 21 sprawling buildings, a sculpture garden, the National Zoo, and seven research facilities, and not all in Washington, DC. The Cooper Hewitt and American Indian Museums in New York City are part of it.

Its formal name is the Smithsonian Institution. It was established in 1846 by the United States Senate and signed into law by President James K. Polk for “the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” It took another 10 years to actually open, at which time Jeremiah Black, US Attorney General at the time, declared it our national museum.

The Smithsonian is named for James Smithson (1765–1829), a British scientist and the illegitimate child of the Duke of Northumberland. Smithson bequeathed the original funds for the institute, $500,000 at the time or about $16.5 million in today’s dollars. Smithson never married and had no children. Today, a board of regents oversees the Smithsonian’s trust and other funding sources, which includes federal appropriations, donations, and fundraising activities.

No one knows why Smithson donated his enormous estate to the fledgling United States government, though some think it was in protest to his not being allowed to inherit his father’s dukedom. Others theorize he simply believed in the American experiment with democracy. A third theory is that he believed scientific study was the key to improving the living standards of humans, explaining why the condition of his bequest was to support scientific discovery and learning. You can visit his crypt on the first floor of the Smithsonian Castle, the museum’s first building on the Mall in Washington, DC. I didn’t go there.

AIR

The first challenge when planning a visit to the massive Smithsonian is where to start. You could spend two weeks exploring its endless exhibits. If you’re interested in art or history, there isn’t just one museum dedicated to these genres, but several just on the Mall in Washington, DC. Luckily, there’s just one Air and Space Museum. I’ve always loved flying and spent some of my early 20s flying gliders at Post Mills Airport. What’s more, space has always captured my imagination. With only a morning to look around, I chose the Air and Space Museum.

The problem of where to start arose again as soon as I walked into the building. There was so much to see! Unlike other museums that have an orderly system to their exhibits with a sensible flow, this one was an air traffic jam of planes and spacecraft suspended from the ceilings and all around me, and it was all fascinating.

Above: A model of the Wright Flyer with Wilbur Wright as the pilot. Bottom row, from left: Statue of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Huff Daland crop duster, the predecessor of Delta Airlines. Sonic Wind sled that John Stapp rode to the land speed record by a human, 632 miles per hour in 1954. Mercury Freedom 7 space capsule, used in the first manned space flight in 1961.

Right: Lunar space rover used on the moon's surface by the Apollo 15, 16, and 17 space missions.

Below, clockwise from top left: Preserved print of an astronaut's moon boot on the moon's surface. One of NASA's primate capsules created for the early Mercury space missions, though it is unknown whether it was actually used. Docents answer questions about moon rocks.

INSIDER INFO

Admission to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum is free of charge, however reservations for a specific entry time and tickets are required. Reserve at airandspace.si.edu/visit/museum-dc.

All Washington, DC–based museums that are part of the Smithsonian Institute are open year-round except for Christmas. You are required to walk through a metal detector and have your bag(s) searched or put through an x-ray machine before entering one of the museums. If you cannot go through a metal detector, you can ask to be hand searched (with a wand).

Sharp items or weapons, including Swiss Army knives, screwdrivers, scissors, firearms, pepper spray, and mace are not allowed in the museum.

No smoking or vaping, including e-cigarettes inside the museums.

No pets, but service animals are permitted. Use public transportation (subway or bus) rather than driving. Parking is very limited and expensive.

Hotels near the Mall are also pricy, $500-plus per night. Be careful if you book farther away in a cheaper hotel. Not all neighborhoods are safe. Falls Church is an example of a good place to stay, with inexpensive parking at the metro station. Go early, as the subway parking lot fills up by 9am.

I decided to start at the top—up in the sky. The uppermost walkway allowed an eyeto-eye view with historic aircraft suspended from ceiling as if they were still flying. Most were classics that belonged to now defunct airlines like Eastern and TWA. As I perused the many planes, I was able to check out the cockpit of a giant 747, and then learned that Delta began as a private crop-dusting service.

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The next level down was all about the Mercury and Apollo space missions. The last moon boots to leave footprints on the moon, a mold of the footprint itself, and a lunar land rover were among the displays. I particularly enjoyed seeing the first manned Mercury space capsule, which looked tiny. The Mercury capsule that held a chimpanzee was even smaller, only about three feet tall. Early spaceflight was not for the claustrophobic!

A little further, two docents manned a table with several moon rocks on it. “You can hold it,” one said as I examined a sample of braccia, a dark stone about half the size of my palm, with little pinhead-sized pebbles stuck to it. The docent explained that braccia is common on the surface of the moon, formed by the constant bombardment of meteorites. I touched a moon rock!

SPEED

Eventually, I made it to the lowest level, which was a cathedral to speed, starting with the first V8-powered motorcycle. Built

Moon boots (overshoes) worn by Eugene Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 space mission in 1972.

in 1907, the motorcycle looked ridiculously long by today’s standards. It set a motorcycle speed record back then at 136 miles per hour. By comparison, nowadays street-legal motorcycles can go up to 250 miles per hour and the speed record is 376 miles per hour. We’ve come a long way in a short time.

Remember John Stapp, the guy with the white lips who set a human speed record on land of 632 miles per hour? In 1954 in New Mexico, Stapp withstood 20 G-forces atop his sonic speed-sled, which he likened to having a molar extracted without anesthetic. He walked away from the ride with only bruises. The sonic sled is against a wall just before Mario Andretti’s Ferrari.

Andretti is considered one of the most successful and famous race car drivers of all time. He is the only driver in history to win at Indy, NASCAR, and Formula One. Part of the Andretti exhibit includes some of the original paving bricks from Indianapolis Speedway, which is nicknamed the Brickyard. The original speedway was paved with over 3 million of these bricks.

Then I saw something much slower, with a top speed of 31 miles per hour, but it’s what inspired so much of the other accomplishments honored in the museum—a life-size model of the Wright Brothers’ original motorized aircraft, the Wright Flyer.

Above the Wright Flyer, a quote by Wilbur Wright appeared: “For some years, I have been afflicted with the belief that flight is possible to man. My disease has increased in severity, and I feel that it will soon cost me an increased amount of money, if not my life.”

Wilbur Wright survived his experiments with flying and paved the way for Neil Armstrong to walk on the moon just 66 years later. Many others did not survive this incredible journey of invention and experimentation. But what a ride, or perhaps I should say flight, to achieve what man has mastered in the world of transportation in such a short time. t

As Featured in People and New York Times Magazine.

by katherine

Get Moving

EXERCISE IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR YOUR WELL-BEING

EXERCISE IS ONE OF THE FOUNDATIONS

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LIFE, says Dr. Andre Berger, cosmetic dermatologist and founder of the Rejuvalife Vitality Center in Beverly Hills, along with good nutrition and sleep. “Exercise has universal benefits in terms of wellness and appearance. It’s fundamental.” From an evolutionary perspective, humans are designed to be active. Yet our modern lifestyles tend to be sedentary—we take various forms of transportation rather than walking, our jobs tend to keep us inside sitting at our desks, and we spend a lot of time sitting in front of the television or on our phones. We don’t even have to go far to get food; we can just call a delivery service and it’s at our doors.

Nevertheless, “exercise is a fundamental, biological necessity,” Dr. Berger says. A sedentary lifestyle can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. “Exercise is not discretionary,” Dr. Berger insists. “If you want to optimize your wellness, you have to move.”

Benefits of Exercise

The American Heart Association recommends we get 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. That’s a little more than 20 minutes a day. If that seems daunting, Dr. Berger suggests you start small and build up the time you spend on activities, such as walking or swimming, and before you know it, you’ll

be experiencing the many benefits that come with exercise. As you get more comfortable with greater activity that improves cardiovascular health, add weight-bearing exercises to boost bone and muscle health.

In addition, “exercise is the number-one mitigating behavior to reduce stress,” Dr. Berger says. “Lack of exercise and stress feed into each other.” Exercise can also improve sleep quality and promote a healthier approach to good nutrition, he says. According to the American Heart Association, other benefits include lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, dementia and Alzheimer’s, and several types of cancer; improved cognition and

“Exercise is not discretionary,” Dr. Berger insists. “If you want to optimize your wellness, you have to move.”

memory; better bone health and balance; less depression and anxiety; and better quality of life and overall well-being.

Types of Exercise

Aerobic: “With aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, running, stationary biking, jogging, and elliptical workouts, you get your heart rate up and keep it up,” says Dr. Berger. “It’s very good for cardiovascular conditioning; it’s good for your heart and blood vessels and reduces blood pressure. It also reduces stress; you create endorphins that give you a sense of well-being. That’s why people feel good after exercise. It’s a physiological response that should tell you that your body is indicating that exercise is a good thing because it feels better after exercise.”

Resistance: Resistance exercise is good for building strong muscles and bones. “Resistance exercise is designed to activate and stimulate muscle tone and allow muscles to improve in size and function and it builds muscle mass,” Dr. Berger says. Free-standing weights, resistance bands, and body weight movements are all good ways to make the muscle work harder. The muscle is stimulated to grow—you build muscle, get stronger, and get bulkier, depending on the exercise. “If you want to focus on strength, use less resistance but increase the repetitions. If you want more bulk, use heavier resis-

tance and do fewer repetitions.” Both will increase muscle mass.

Resistance training is also good for your bones. “All of your muscles are attached to the bone through ligaments. When you move a muscle, there’s pull that goes through the muscle, through the ligament, and it stimulates the bone. That stimulation is critical in bone metabolism and mineralization,” Dr. Berger says. “One of the ways to stave off osteopenia or osteoporosis, which is the loss of bone mineralization, is through resistance exercise.” Nutrition and vitamins also play a role, but resistance exercise has a major effect on bones, he says.

Relaxation: “Relaxation exercises are very good for stress,” Dr. Berger says. Examples are taking your dog for a walk after dinner or going for a walk with a spouse, kids, or a friend. “Go work in your garden. You’re not being sedentary, and it calms and relaxes you.”

Stretching: “Stretching is always important. It’s important for injury prevention if you’re doing sports activities or moderate exercise. It reduces recovery time from activities and maintains harmony and the relationship between your muscles and your joints,” Dr. Berger says. It helps reduce stiffness and promotes flexibility. In addition, he says, “It affects your quality of life—your daily activities of living. Mobility and flexibility are important,

Yoga is a good option that combines several of these exercises—stretching, relaxation, and using the body as a form of resistance.

and stretching every day should be an integral part of physical activity.”

Balance work: “Balance is critical to be able to exercise. As you age, it’s more important,” explains Dr. Berger. It’s also key in sports such as tennis or pickleball, he points out. “If you don’t have balance, you’ll never be a good player. You need balance to get your body in a proper position to be an effective player.”

Yoga is a good option that combines several of these exercises—stretching, relaxation, and using the body as a form of resistance. Pilates is also beneficial and has become popular in gyms across the country.

Just Do It

People should do some form of exercise every single day, Dr. Berger says. “That’s the ideal. I’m not talking about strenuous exercise; I’m talking about moderate exercise. But you have to start somewhere if you’ve been sedentary. Start slowly; do as much as you can and make it enjoyable. If it’s not enjoyable, it’s likely you won’t continue doing it.”

Experiment with different forms of exercise to find one that fits you and your lifestyle, he suggests. Incorporate a social aspect by joining a gym or walking with friends. Be realistic about your time commitment, he advises, and be consistent. Once you’ve started an activity, add a little time to your routine every day. You’re conditioning yourself to respond to higher levels of activity. Once you’ve established a routine, mix it up for optimal benefits that will improve your overall quality of life. t

For more from Dr. Berger, see his book The Beverly Hills Anti-Aging Prescription.

by pamela brown

Advance Praise for The Funny Moon:

“The Funny Moon is a rare mix of humor, pathos, and surprise, which will draw you in, sweep you along, and keep you laughing.”

—Christopher Merrill, author of SelfPortrait with Dogwood

“A wildly entertaining journey through a maze of mid-life and marital madness, with a couple of quirky seekers, and the most hilarious sex scene ever.”

—Marisa Smith, playwright

“Set in a small New England college town, where tongues do wag, The Funny Moon is a whimsical, romantic–and touching–romp about finding your true north.”

—Meg Lukens Noonan, author of The Coat Route

The Funny Moon

Local writer uses humor to explain married life in debut novel

Marriages go through ups and downs, and author Chris Lincoln reveals the humorous side of married life in his debut novel, The Funny Moon. “The title is a take-off on honeymoon. The characters are in a later phase of life, and all bets are off,” says Chris, a Thetford, Vermont, resident who explores the challenges of marriage, self-discovery, and other serious topics with a New-Age twist. “It’s a coming-of-middle-age story featuring serious subject matter with a comic sensibility. There are conversations with animals and a grandmother who appears out of the ether. It’s entertaining action with poignant truths slipped in.”

Author Chris Lincoln. Photo by Greg Bruce Hubbard

Set in a small New England college town, a fictional version of Hanover, the romantic comedy features a 25-year married couple in a struggling relationship who spend a summer apart to face their fears, flaws, and fantasies. “It’s lighthearted but insightful,” says Chris, who drew inspiration from his 38-year marriage to his wife Cecy, a massage therapist. “It’s fiction, but I put some elements of our life in there. The main character is a massage therapist too.”

A graduate of Hanover High School and Middlebury College, Chris also studied at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference and had a career as an award-winning advertising copywriter and creative director, receiving a Clio, advertising’s equivalent of an Oscar. He is also the author of the nonfiction book Playing the Game: Inside Athletic Recruiting in the Ivy League and for the past 15 years has worked as a college counselor for private clients.

Chris credits his mother and his father John, a former English teacher at Hanover High School, for his love of writing. “He was a champion of my writing and gave me invaluable feedback and encouragement over the years,” explains Chris. He is also grateful for his wife’s keen observations and support. “Cecy says people need to laugh, to look at their life and smile. The book really asks, ‘Do we have the ability to see the foibles in our actions and reactions and look at ourselves and laugh?’”

Chris shares more about his writing life and his new book.

Who inspires you in your writing?

My wife Cecy was a major inspiration for The Funny Moon. I wrote the first

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draft as a birthday gift for her, and when she encouraged me to revise it, we had a lot of laughs collaborating on edits during COVID. Those moments alone were worth the effort.

What favorite spots in Hanover spark your creativity?

As readers of The Funny Moon will see, the Hanover Country Club and its practice holes have sparked my creativity, and I miss them acutely since Dartmouth closed the golf course. The Connecticut River, with its flow of natural beauty, is another great source of inspiration.

If you could collaborate with a famous writer, who would it be and why?

If he could rise from the grave or visit me from the Other Side, I would love to collaborate with Jim Harrison. His sense of humor is brilliant, his insights on human foibles are eye opening, and his storytelling is masterful.

What do you hope readers come away with after reading your book?

I hope readers finish the book having had some good laughs while appreciating truths in the story— whether they’re about the nature of marriage, the value of friendship, the quest for meaning, or the heartrending call of a loon on a lake at night.

The Funny Moon is published by Vermont-based Rootstock Publishing. For more information on the book, visit rootstockpublishing.com. The book is also available at local bookstores and online retailers. Meet the author at the Norwich Bookstore on Saturday, September 9, at 2pm. t

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THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART | @ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

FALL EVENTS

The Hood Museum of Art is free and open to all. Public programs are free unless otherwise noted.

Hours: Wednesday, 11am–5pm; Thursday and Friday, 11am–8pm; Saturday, 1–5pm. For information, visit hoodmuseum. dartmouth.edu or call (603) 646-2808.

This year the Hood Museum of Art is featuring several exhibitions grouped under the theme “Art and the Construction of History,” which invites viewers to consider the role of art and artists in the framing of historical narratives. This effort resonates with the museum’s goal of forging meaningful connections across disciplines, peoples, and local and global communities while seeking to reimagine the collection’s influence and potential. As you explore our galleries, we hope you will look for the ways these exhibitions all speak to one another through the backdrop of history.

Visit Our Fall Exhibitions

On view through December 9, 2023

Recording War: Images of Violence, 1500–1900 While many images of battle celebrate glorious victories or acts of bravery, other representations record instances of trauma and suffering. This exhibition brings together depictions of conflict that focus attention on the human effects of war, especially on civilians.

On view through December 16, 2023

Kent Monkman: The Great Mystery

Featuring two newly commissioned paintings by Cree artist Kent Monkman, The Great Mystery introduces Monkman’s earliest Abstract Expressionist paintings from the 1990s and his reimagining of these works today.

On view through May 25, 2024

Homecoming: Domesticity and Kinship in Global African Art

Emphasizing the role of women artists and feminine aesthetics in crafting African and African diaspora art histories, this exhibition

surveys themes of home, kinship, motherhood, femininity, and intimacy in both historic and contemporary works.

On view through November 11, 2023

Historical Imaginary

On view through December 16, 2023

The Painter’s Hand: US Abstraction Since 1950

On view through March 2, 2024

Layered Histories: Indigenous Australian Art from the Kimberley and Central Desert

On view through June 15, 2024

Liquidity: Art, Commodities, and Water

September 13

Conversations and Connections: Artist Bhasha Chakrabarti

Join Chakrabarti and Dartmouth postdoctoral fellow Aanchal Saraf to discuss weaving AfroAsian intimacies and women-of-color feminisms

Homecoming:DomesticityandKinshipinGlobalAfricanArt, on view through spring 2024. Photo by Rob Strong.

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in the context of Chakrabarti’s quilt It’s a Blue World—a recent acquisition by the Hood Museum for the current exhibition Homecoming: Domesticity and Kinship in Global African Art. 12:30–1:30pm

September 20

Conversations and Connections: Experiences of War

Join Elizabeth Rice Mattison, curator of the exhibition Recording War: Images of Violence, 1500–1900, for a conversation with Dartmouth art historians Katie Hornstein and Kristin O’Rourke about the experiences of war in 19th-century France. 12:30–1:30pm

September 21

Studio Session

This interactive maker workshop for adults takes inspiration from indigo-dyed African and African diasporic textiles that

We have a beautiful showroom full of Ceramic, Porcelain and Natural Stone tile that is durable, stain resistant, wear resistant and easy to care for. Stop by and browse our selection. Our knowledgable staff will help you design your next project whether it’s a mudroom, backsplash, custom shower or your entire home. We are here to help.

Kitchen and Bath Design Center

The Russo Atrium in full swing during Maker Night, spring 2023. Photo by Rob Strong.

convey the rich histories of their makers and the cultures they represent. In the studio, we will use simple mending and embellishing techniques to sew pockets onto existing textiles and explore their expressive power.

6–7:30pm

September 28

Fall Opening Event

Explore new and current exhibitions, meet curators, and discover a one-nightonly pop-up exhibition curated by Beatriz Yanes Martinez featuring artworks by Latinx artists in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month.

5–7pm

September 30

Community Day

For all ages! Join us for this free dropin program to learn about historic and contemporary artworks by African and African diaspora artists exploring home and family. Engage in art activities related to textiles and mending, explore the galleries with our interactive family guide, and enter a free raffle to win surprise goodies. No registration required.

1–4pm

October 4

Teacher Workshop

In this teacher workshop, participants will consider the role of art and artists in the framing of historical narratives across cultures and history. Space for this free program is limited. Please register online.

9am–12pm

October 7, November 11

Hood Highlights Tours

Join us for in-person tours of the museum galleries. Tours meet in the Russo Atrium five minutes prior to the start time. No registration necessary.

2–3pm

October 11

Gutman Gallery

A Space for Dialogue Gallery Talk: Moonoka Begay

Former museum intern Moonoka Begay’s exhibition Love as Ceremony: Legacies of Two-Spirit Liberation highlights the work

FALL EVENTS

of contemporary North American “twospirit” artists, exploring the ways in which two-spirit communities reclaim ancestral knowledge and imagine possible futures. Begay will look at the way this work’s expression of joy, love, and liberation both resists and dispels Western colonial characterizations of queerness.

4–4:45pm

October 12

Indigenous People’s Fashion Show

Join this annual celebration of Indigenous fashion, creativity, expression, and design. Livestream access via the Hood Museum’s Facebook page.

Russo Atrium, 8–9pm

October 13

The Dr. Allen W. Root Contemporary Art Lectureship: Artist Kent Monkman

Cree artist Kent Monkman explores the complexities of historic and contemporary Indigenous experiences across painting, film, performance, and installation. A reception will follow in Russo Atrium. Gilman Auditorium, 5–6pm

October 21

Exhibition Tour: Homecoming

No registration required. Please gather in the Russo Atrium five minutes before the tour.

2–3pm

October 25

Special Tour: Ripple Effects: Water, Travel, and Exchange in Europe and the Americas

This tour invites you to examine the historical entanglements and movement of people and objects across water in the European and American collections. No registration is necessary, but space is limited. Please meet in the Russo Atrium ten minutes prior to the start time.

12:30–1:30pm

November 3

A Space for Dialogue Gallery Talk: Caitlyn King

Former museum intern Caitlyn King’s exhibition Connecting Threads and Woven Stories offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse textile traditions of Southeast Asia.

4–4:45pm

November 4

Storytime in the Galleries

For children ages 4–5 and their adult companions. Space for this free program is limited. Please register online.

1–1:45pm

November 4

Family Workshop: Squeeze, Scrape, Create Together, children and their adult caregivers will learn about abstraction and mark making in the exhibition The Painter’s Hand, then go to the studio to make their own abstract acrylic paintings using unexpected techniques. For children ages 6–9 and their adult companions. Space for this free program is limited. Please register online.

2:30–4pm

November 8

Special Tour: Kinship

Explore themes of kinship across contemporary Native American, African, and Indigenous Australian art in this multi-exhibition tour.

12:30–1:30pm

November 16

Maker Drop-In

Give yourself a break with a self-guided artmaking activity in the atrium. For all ages and no experience necessary. Drop by anytime during the program.

3–6pm

November 30

Adult Workshop: Expressive Writing This in-person workshop fuses explorations of works of art in the galleries with fun and meaningful expressive writing exercises. Space for this free program is limited. Please register online.

6–7:30pm

December 1

Celebrate the Season: Hands-On Art Making!

Stop by the Russo Atrium anytime during the program to participate in art making and enjoy cookies and cider as part of Hanover’s annual Celebrate the Season event! Galleries are open as usual.

4–6pm

HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

@ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE hop.dartmouth.edu

For information, tickets, or pricing information, call (603) 646-2422 or visit hop.dartmouth.edu. The Hop Box Office is open Tuesday through Friday, 10am–5pm.

October 21

Met Opera in HD: Dead Man Walking

Jake Heggie’s powerful work has its highly anticipated Met premiere in a new production by Ivo van Hove. Based on Sister Helen Prejean’s memoir about her fight for the soul of a condemned murderer, Dead Man Walking matches the high drama of its subject with Heggie’s poignant music and a libretto by Tony and Emmy Award-winner Terrence McNally.

Loew Auditorium, 1pm

November 18

Met Opera in HD: X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X

Anthony Davis’s groundbreaking opera, which premiered in 1986, arrives at the Met at long last. Robert O’Hara, who was nominated for a Tony Award in 2020 for his direction of Slave Play, oversees a new staging that imagines Malcolm as an everyman whose story transcends time and space. A cast of breakout artists take part in the operatic retelling of Malcom X’s life.

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Dead Man Walking

Montshire Museum of Science

One Montshire Road Norwich, VT (802) 649-2200

montshire.org

Exhibit: This Is What a Scientist Looks Like: Representation in STEM Careers

According to the US Census, women make up half of the work force in the United States, yet comprise only a third of people in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. This special exhibition is a tribute to today’s women scientists, and its images seek to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Exhibit: Wonder Woods

Wonder Woods is specially designed to ignite the curiosity and support the development of the museum’s youngest visitors—children ages 5 and under. Informed by the latest research on early childhood development, this permanent, 600-square-foot, multilevel learning space is designed to foster an early love and interest in STEM learning (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) as it aims to help children become confident lifelong learners.

Exhibit: Bubbles: Science in Soap

Delight in experimenting with surface tension, concocting new ways to create a bubble, crafting a foam sculpture, and injecting a bubble with mist.

Exhibit: Selections from Making Music: The Science of Musical Instruments

Selections from Making Music: The Science of Musical Instruments highlights select experiences from this classic Montshire exhibition and explores how musical instruments are created and played.

Exhibit: Give It a Whirl: Exploring Motion

The concepts of gravity, momentum, inertia, turbulence, and more are examined and explained through interactive experiences that offer connections to real-life occurrences.

Exhibit: Solve It! Puzzles, Math & Problem-Solving

Energize your brain and spark your imagination as you quest to solve hands-on puzzles and games.

The Montshire is proud to be partnering with the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the IF/THEN® Initiative to present This Is What A Scientist Looks Like: Representation in STEM Careers.

THIS IS WHAT A SCIENTIST LOOKS LIKE ™

DR. LEKELIA (KIKI) JENKINS MARINE CONSERVATION SCIENTIST & PROFESSOR Uses dance to communicate science and pioneered

THIS IS WHAT A SCIENTIST LOOKS LIKE ™

DR. TAMAR L. GOULET MARINE BIOLOGIST & PROFESSOR Investigates symbiosis and the effects of global climate change on coral reefs. IfThenCollection.org

THIS IS WHAT A SCIENTIST LOOKS LIKE ™

DR. RITU RAMAN ENGINEER, WRITER, & EDUCATOR Builds machines from living cells.

Exhibit: Discovering the Natural World Discovering the Natural World makes learning about living plants and animals an interactive process that will surprise and delight.

Exhibit: Air Works

Air Works, featuring a dazzling array of interactive exhibits, helps to flex engineering muscles, strengthen the understanding of core scientific concepts, and spark the imaginations of all ages.

Exhibit: Life in Local Waters

See fish, frogs, and turtles native to the New England region. Each aquarium is representative of a different freshwater habitat. From toads to turtles, crayfish to trout, view native species close up.

Family Science Activities

Every day is different! You may get to hold a fossil or make a parachute, build an electric circuit, or use a microscope! Visit montshire.org for dates and times.

11am & 2pm

September, October, November, Wednesdays

Science Yoga

11:30am

The Fourth Place

3 Lebanon Street (Second Floor) Hanover, NH thefourthplacehanover.com

Board Game Thursdays (All Skill Levels)

Every day is great for board games at The Fourth Place, but Thursdays from 5 until 10pm are the best time to find players ready to teach you a new game or join in your favorite game.

Friday Night Magic

The best time to find Magic: The Gathering players is every Friday from 4 until 11pm. We have no table fees, and a crowd of Commander and Modern players most weeks—plus drafts and other special events at least once a month!

Family Sunday Afternoon

All family-friendly games in our tabletop game library are free to play, and if a kid (anyone under 18) uses a day pass, they get an adult (anyone 18+) in with them for free. Every Sunday until 6pm.

September 6, October 4, November 1

Upper Valley Young Professionals Game Night

Join the UVYP for a free monthly board game night at on the first Wednesday of every month! It’s a great way to find a game and meet people.

6pm

September 8

Magic Launch Party & Drafts: Wilds of Eldraine

When the latest Magic: The Gathering set launches, we celebrate with new player–friendly draft tournaments at 4 and 7:30pm. No table fee, just buy the draft booster packs needed to play.

September 9, October 14, November 11

Crafting, Miniatures & Painting

A free day of crafting, including miniature building and painting. We have free projects to work on with tools and paints or bring your own projects to work on with a friendly crowd.

3–8pm

September 16, October 21, November 18

Blood on the Clocktower

Join us in our Wizard’s Tower Room for the greatest social deduction game in the tradition of Mafia and Werewolf!

6pm

September 23, October 28, November 15

Cooperative Games Day

Afternoon games start at 3pm and evening games around 7pm for a chance to join a table in playing against the game instead of each other.

September 24, October 22, November 26

Upper Valley Scrabble Club

Join the Upper Valley Scrabble Club for competitive play, to learn the game, or train up your game.

6pm

September 30

The Dice Harvest Hark, Dice Goblins—it’s time to refresh your selection of Shiny Math Rocks! Donate any seven dice to our library for a free day pass and enjoy a massive sale on all dice including Chessex, Role4Initiative, and Fennec & Finch.

2–11pm

Examine the properties of air and the science behind it in Air Works.

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October 4

Trick or Read: Free Comics

Every Wednesday is new comic book day at The Fourth Place, but the first Wednesday in October is special—it’s time for the Halloween-season free comic book event, featuring free comics for all ages from Marvel and more.

2–10pm

October 6–8, November 3–5

Roleplaying Games Weekends

On the first weekend of every month, The Fourth Place hosts a weekend of RPG events, including Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) adventures, Learn to Play sessions, and more. Some events are by sign-up only, so join our Discord at 4th.me/discord or sign up about a week beforehand.

October 19

Member Appreciation Day

It has been one year since we opened our space in downtown Hanover, and we’re celebrating with sales on memberships, free fun and games, and

a one-day clearance sale—with even better deals for our members.

2–10pm

October 27–29

Halloween Celebration

Join us Halloween weekend for spooky games, sales, and our drop-in costume party—visit in costume any time for a free day pass, and prizes for the kid, teen, adult, and overall winners! Best of all, join our Halloween Party on Saturday from 6 to 11pm for party games, spooky treats, and more.

November 24–25

Purple Friday & Small Business

Saturday

Free games all weekend. Wear purple on Friday for 10 percent off everything in the store! On Small Business Saturday, bring a receipt from any other Hanover business for an extra 10 percent off all discounted items.

2–11pm

Howe Library

13 South Street

Hanover, NH

(603) 643-4120

www.howelibrary.org

September, October, November, Wednesdays

Chess Club

Mayer Room, 6pm

September 7

Crafters Corner

Mayer Room, 5:30pm

September 9, 23, October 7, 21, November 4, 18

Adult Dungeons & Dragons

Mayer Room, 1pm

September 12, October 10, November 14

Books and Lunch of Tuesdays

Murray Room, 12pm

September 24, October 22, November 26

Poetry as Presence 7pm

Other Noteworthy Events

Exhibit: Becoming Norwich Norwich Historical Society norwichhistory.org

September 9

Turkey Wing Whisk Broom

Join our resident broom squire Larry Antonuk for a Turkey Wing Whisk Broom Workshop.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 1pm shakermuseum.org

September 13

Christine Woodside: GoingOvertheMountain Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

September 16

Norwich Antiques Show Norwich Historical Society, 10am–3pm norwichhistory.org

September 17

Union Village Walking Tour

Meet at the Methodist Church in Union Village, 2pm norwichhistory.org

Hikes for Every Month of the Year!

Download full directions for your own self-guided hike around Hanover—where to go, what you’ll see, plus a glimpse into the backstory. Access each hike on your phone (if cell service allows) or print the PDF version to take with you. Visit Hanover Conservancy’s website, hanoverconservancy.org/ hike-of-the-month, for more information.

September

Huntington Hill North Loop

.3 miles round-trip

Old Highway 38 & Hudson Farm

2.6 miles round-trip

Paine Road in the Trescott Lands

2 miles round-trip

Slade Brook Watershed Trails

1.1 miles round-trip

Trescott/Paine/AT Loop 3.4-miles

October

Camp Brook Valley Loop

2 miles

General’s Trail

2.3 miles round-trip

New Trails and Old Names at Balch Hill

1.1-mile loop

Old & New Etna Loop 4.5 miles

November

Brook/River/Garden Loop 2.2 miles

Kendal Riverfront Park and RinkerSteele Natural Area, 1.2-mile loop

Oak Hill: Up, Down Roundabout, 3 miles round-trip

Pine Park Perambulation

3 miles round-trip

Rinker-Steele Natural Area

2 miles round-trip

happenings

September 20

Shannon Mullen: In Other Words, Leadership Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

September 21

Sydney Lea & Ellen Voigt: What Shines & Collected Poems Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

September 23

Gail Donovan & Sherry Boschert: Sparrow Being Sparrow Norwich Bookstore, 3pm norwichbookstore.com

September 26

Thomas Reed: Pocketful of Poseys Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

September 28

Joni B. Cole: Party Like It’s 2044 Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

October 2

Michele Campbell in Conversation with Sarah Stewart Taylor: The Intern Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

October 5

Melanie Brooks in Conversation with Baron Wormser: A Hard Silence Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

October 10

Jen Ellis: Bernie’s Mitten Maker Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

October 12

Wendy Dean: If I Betray These Words Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

November 4

Herbs for Home and Hearth

Learn about many varieties of herbs and how they can be used to make natural products for your home and body. Enfield Shaker Museum, 1pm shakermuseum.org t

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A moment with Don Dutton

Executive Director of David's House

CanyoutellusabitaboutDavidCyrandhisfamilywho inspiredthecreationofDavid’sHouse?

We are named after David Cyr, a remarkable little boy who had a gift for compassion and empathy beyond his forever age of five. David passed from acute lymphocytic leukemia in 1984 after three and a half years of being in and out of treatment. It was during his treatments David made friends easily with so many other children and their families and would always ask his adoptive parents, Dick and Gerri Cyr, if they could stay at their house.

At the time, there was nothing like David’s House in the area, and Dick and Gerri, residents of Hartland, Vermont, saw the struggles that families who had to travel great distances for their child’s treatments faced. David saved all of his birthday money and change he was allowed to keep and always told Dick he was keeping it for a special reason. After David passed on September 8, 1984, Dick and Gerri turned their grief into action by creating David’s House, a place for families to call home when they were away from home for medical treatment, just like David wanted. David’s House has supported over 16,000 families from all over the world in 37 years.

What’sitbeenlikesteppingintotheexecutivedirector positionafteryearsinfinanceforDavid’sHouse?

I am so thankful for the support and encouragement I have received from our board, staff, and families during this transition. Being connected to the financial operations over the past 12 years has given me a lot of insight into mission delivery, which I believe will serve me well in this new role. The person I learned the most from was Dick Cyr, who taught me that our families always come first and that we have the privilege of making a positive difference in people’s lives every single day.

HowdoyouandyourfamilyenjoytheUpperValley areawhenyouarenotworking?

My wife Susan and I moved to Newport with our two daughters, Julia and Alicia, in 2010 and are proud to call this area home. Susan and I do live play-by-play of Newport Tigers basketball games through NCTV during the winter, and I play in Claremont’s Sunday afternoon softball league. Last summer we welcomed our first grandson, Phoenix, into our lives and love being his Papi and Mimi. t

PHOTO BY SUSAN DUTTON

The person I learned the most from was Dick Cyr, who taught me that our families always come first and that we have the privilege of making a positive difference in people’s lives every single day.

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