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September

29-Oct 2 Gibson House Artist Workshop - "Watercolor Painting" 4-Day Workshop with with Robert O'Brien

30         Billings Farm & Museum – Programs for Preschoolers presents: A Reading of Red Are the Apples.  9:00-10:30.  For more information call: 802-457-2355.

October

1          The Family Place – “Parent Talk” with veteran early childhood educator Nancy Rosenblum.  A three-part series with an optional fourth session on toddlers and preschoolers.  For reservations and more information call: 802-649-3268.

1          Norwich Public Library: "Alfred Stieglitz and the Rise of Modernism in America" Alan Fern, retired director of the National Portrait Gallery, will give an illustrated talk exploring the career and influence of Alfred Stieglitz (1846-1946), photographer, theorist, publisher, adn art dealer. Wednesday, October 1st, 7:00 pm, Norwich Congregational Church. For more information, please contact: Lucinda Walker, 802-649-1184.

4                     Enfield Shaker Museum – “Harvest Festival.”  Enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family!  For more information call: 603-632-4346.

4           Howe Library- Opening Reception for exhibit of paintings in oil, mixed media adn collage by Brenda Phillips entitled, "Inspired by the Poems of William Butler Yeats." 2:00 pm, Ledyard Gallery, Hanover, NH.

4           Montshire Museum of Science- First Annual Montshire Paper Airplane Contest. Competition will begin at 12:30 pm on the 2nd floor of the museum. Please arrive by 12:00 pm to sign in and register for the event.

4           Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS)- "An Updated Inconvenient Truth, presented by Dee Gish of the Climate Project". Sharon, VT resident, Dee Gish, will present an educational slideshow on climate change and will discuss how individuals, businesses and communities can reduce their environmental impact while urging others to action. 5:30 pm, VINS Nature Center Classroom, Quechee, VT

4-5        Billings Farm & Museum – “Pumpkin & Apple Celebration.”  Hands-on activities and educational programming and more!  Enjoy apple tasting, cider pressing, pumpkin races plus many others.  For more information call: 802-457-2355.

5          Hood Museum of Art "Adventures in Art #1: Amazing Molas." 1:00-2:30 pm and 3:00-4:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. Call 603-646-1469 to sign up.

6          Howe Library- Cine Salon Fall Film Series- 20/20 Vision: Hindsight/Foresight. "Der Absolute Film: The Best of Classical Avant-Garde Film in Restored Versions". 7:00 pm. Mayer Room, Hanover, NH

6          Montshire Museum of Science- Books and Beyond! Science for Preschoolers. This series combines great children's literature with exciting hands-on science. Designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 10:15 am or 11:30 am. Free with museum admission.

8          The Family Place – “Parent Talk” with veteran early childhood educator Nancy Rosenblum.  A three-part series with an optional fourth session on toddlers and preschoolers.  For reservations and more information call: 802-649-3268.

8          Sixth Annual "Upper Valley Business Leadership Program" Hosted by the Upper Valley United Way and Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. 5:30-7:00, Daniel Webster Room, Hanover Inn. For more information contact: Upper Valley United Way- 603-448-2766 or email leah@uvuw.org. 

11-12    Billings Farm & Museum – “Harvest Weekend.”  Join in this celebration of the Vermont harvest featuring a traditional husking bee and a lively barn dance, plus many more!  For more information call: 802-457-2355.

11-12    "36th Annual Woodstock Apples & Crafts Fair"- 10:00 am- 5:00 pm, Bailey Meadows on Rte. 4 East, Woodstock, VT. More than 100 Juried Craftspeople along with speciality food producers. $3.00 per person

12        Hood Museum of Art "Adventures in Art #2: Picturing Place." 1:00-2:30 pm and 3:00-4:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. Call 603-646-1469 to sign up.

14        Howe Library- "Books and Lunch on Tuesday Book Discussion: The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion." 12 noon and again at 7:00 pm, Rotary Room

14        Howe Library- "Play Reading and Discussion: The Crucible by Arthur Miller." 7:00 pm, Murray Room.

 18        Howe Library- "Home Movie Day 6: Share and view your old amateur home movies (film only, no DVDs or videos)." 11:00 am, Mayer Room.

14-19    Gibson House Artist Workshop - "Creative Painting" 6-Day Workshop with Diana Willis, P.S.A.

15         The Family Place – “Parent Talk” with veteran early childhood educator Nancy Rosenblum.  A three-part series with an optional fourth session on toddlers and preschoolers.  For reservations and more information call: 802-649-3268.

16         Howe Library- "Lwala Clinic in Kenya and Hanover Connections. Slide/talk by Bill Young, MD. 7:00 pm, Mayer Room

18-19    Billings Farm & Museum – “Wagon Ride Weekend.”  Capture the colors of Vermont autumn on a narrated horse-drawn wagon ride around the fields and along the Ottauquechee River.  For more information call: 802-457-2355.

19         Hood Museum of Art "Adventures in Art #3: Take a Trip to Europe!" 1:00-2:30 pm and 3:00-4:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. Call 603-646-1469 to sign up.

20         Howe Library- Cine Salon Fall Film Series- 20/20 Vision: Hindsight/Foresight. "Der Absolute Film: The Best of Classical Avant-Garde Film in Restored Versions". 7:00 pm. Mayer Room, Hanover, NH

22         The Family Place – “Parent Talk” with veteran early childhood educator Nancy Rosenblum.  A three-part series with an optional fourth session on toddlers and preschoolers.  For reservations and more information call: 802-649-3268.

23         Curves of Hanover: Olivia Newton-John will make a special appearance from 6:00-8:00 pm. No, not in person but on DVD- along with Curves founder Diane Heavin and world-renowned breast cancer surgeon Dr. Ernie Bodai- in an informal and educational video filmed exclusively for Curves. For more information contact: Crystal Farr at 603-643-9696.

25         Enfield Shaker Museum – “Shaker Chair Weaving Workshop.”  Learn how to tape a chair with Shaker fabric tape.  10:00am-1:00pm.  For more information call: 603-632-4346.

26         Billings Farm & Museum – “A Family Halloween.”  A not-so-scary celebration designed especially for young children.  For more information call: 802-457-2355.

26        Dartmouth Men's Basketball "Golf Tournament", Hanover Country Club. For more information call: 603-646-8108.

29        Howe Library- Author Reading: Michelle Wildgen, author of You're Not You: a novel. 7:00 pm, Mayer Room.

30 or 31 Montshire Museum of Science- Montshire Matters: Enjoy breakfast or lunch with Museum Director, David Goudy as he shares insights into the inner-workings of the Montshire. 30th: 8:00-9:30 am or 31st: noon to 1:30 pm. To register call Michelle at 802-649-2200, ext. 249 or email montshirematters@montshire.org.

 8         Hood Museum of Art- "One Night in November: The Grand Tour, A Hood Museum of Art Gala Fundraiser. Lord Dartmouth invites you to join him on The Grand Tour. To make reservations call 603-646-2808 or email hoodmembership@dartmouth.edu.

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Member Events

2008 Business After Hours

October 16 ~ Dr. Roger Phillips
November ~ No BAH
December ~ Gilberte Interiors

For ongoing events and programs
select a Member link below:

Aidron Duckworth Museum
AVA Gallery
Billings Farm and Museum
Dartmouth Athletics
Dartmouth Bookstore
Enfield Shaker Museum
Hanover Country Club
Hanover Hockey Association
Hood Museum of Art
Hopkins Center
Howe Library
James W. Campion, Ice Skating Rink
Lebanon Opera House
Montshire Museum of Science
Northern Stage
Norwich Bookstore
Norwich Public Library
Nugget Theatres
Opera North
Pentangle Council on the Arts
Storrs Pond Recreation Area
Spheris Gallery
Upper Valley Arts Alliance
Upper Valley Events Center
VINS Nature Center
Whaleback Ski Mountain