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When Only a Treasure Will Do It’s Simon Pearce for the holidays.

by Wren Wahrenberger

Photograph by Lynn Bohannon

Dartmouth President Sian Beilock

Moving Dartmouth forward with a focus on wellness, innovation, and community. by Katherine P. Cox

F I N D H E R E I N H A N OV E R AT W W W. G R E AT E RU P P E RVA L L E Y. C O M

Chef Adam Parker of Pine Bringing the world’s cuisine to Hanover.

by Anne Richter Arnold

78 How Sweet It Is! Skiing at Beaver Creek, Colorado. by Lisa Ballard

CONTENTS

Winter|2023/2024

Departments 19 Editor’s Note 20 Contributors 22 Online Exclusives 24 Seasonal Views Holiday happenings.

28 Around & About by Cassie Horner

36 Community

Sliding into winter fun. by Pamela Brown

40 On the Shelf

Thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. by Sam Kaas

44 Great Grapes

Wines to celebrate the season. by Corey Burdick

85 Physical Rx A lifetime sport. by Kelly Sennott

90 The Hood & The Hop

Arts and entertainment at Dartmouth.

94 Happenings

A calendar of events.

103 Advertisers Index

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24 On the cover: Horses don’t seem to mind the snow i i l o io ill g o o o o wi o . o og l o .

85 HANOVER here in

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CHEF ADAM PARKER OF PINE RESTAURANT

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Savor the Season What are you looking forward to this winter? Are you eager to head out to the slopes to ski

or snowboard? Maybe you’ll choose to explore backwoods trails on cross-country skis, snowshoes, or a snowmobile. Others may simply PHOTO BY IAN R AYMOND

want to curl up with a good book and a mug

of hot chocolate in front of the fireplace. Many

of us will make holiday shopping lists and start baking the family’s favorite treats. It’s a busy time of year, but throughout the hustle and

bustle of the season, don’t miss out on what’s happening in the area.

Friends and neighbors will gather in Hanover for the annual Christmas tree

lighting on the Green December 1. Bundle up and plan to take in all the events planned for the evening, from sampling chili during a cookoff to visiting Santa

and shopping special offers at downtown retailers. Find out more beginning on page 24.

Turn to page 70 to meet Adam Parker, the new executive chef at Pine restau-

rant at the Hanover Inn. Adam’s specialty is creating imaginative dishes that you

won’t find anywhere else. We’re also introducing you to Dartmouth College’s new president, Sian Leah Beilock (page 62), the youngest president in the Ivy League

and the first female to lead Dartmouth in its 254 years. With a focus on wellness, innovation, and community, her strong leadership skills will serve to enhance the school’s bright future.

Plan your holiday celebrations with wine picks from Hanover’s Co-op Food

Stores (page 44). Don’t be intimidated—their experts can guide you through

selections and pairings. The next stop in town is the Simon Pearce store (page 54).

Let the staff help you create a beautiful table setting for any occasion, and if you’re looking for an extra-special gift, the choices are abundant.

The rest of the staff and I wish you and your family a blessed holiday season

filled with your favorite things and a healthy, prosperous New Year. Keep up with local news and events at www.greateruppervalley.com. Enjoy!

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contributors

Anne Richter Arnold, writer Anne is a writer and journalist who shares her passion for wine through her blog, tasting events, and educational classes. She is also wo i g o o l ologi l thriller set in New Hampshire. In her free time, she enjoys world travel, playing the piano, hiking, kayaking, and creating wonderful meals to pair with wine. She makes her home on the Seacoast with her husband, dogs, cats, and chickens.

Lisa Ballard, writer and photographer A full-time freelance writer and photographer, Lisa is a graduate of Dartmouth College who resided in the Upper Valley for another 25 years. She is the author of 13 books, including Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire and Vermont, Hiking the White Mountains, and Hiking the Green Mountains. She covers all types of travel, outdoor recreation, and conservation topics for over 25 g i . www. i ll oo . o

Corey Burdick, writer Lynn Bohannon, photographer Lynn began her photographic career in Boston, studying at New England School of Photography, assisting commercial photographers, and color printing in photo labs. Originally from West Virginia, she worked w o ll l i gi ill o Vermont. Her current assignments include photographing people, product, and art.

Corey is a writer who has spent decades pursuing her passion for all things food and wine. She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College ol S l i io o the Vermont Wine School. When she isn’t writing or cooking up something delicious wi lo ll o oo o exploring hiking spots and testing out the g . wo appeared in Edible Green Mountains, Edible Capital District, The Burlington Free Press, and Local Banquet Magazine.

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Lars Blackmore, photographer Lars grew up in Denmark and has worked as a photojournalist since the early 1990s, coveri g i g o o o o i o assignment for the Associated Press, Save the Children, and others. Now based in Norwich, Vermont, with his wife and two kids, he combines photography and writing assignments with graduate work at Dartmouth College.

Katherine P. Cox, writer Kathy is a freelance writer and former writer and editor for The Keene Sentinel in Keene, New Hampshire. Her work has also appeared in the anthology Beyond the Notches: Stories of Place in New Hampshire’s North Country. She was also a writer and producer for Captured Light Studio, Inc., a video and interactive production company in Keene. Kathy likes to garden, travel, and hike, often combining i i g li g i o i .S i volunteer trustee on her local library board of trustees.

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ome out and join the fun as this year’s holiday season kicks off in Hanover on Friday, December 1 from 4 to 7pm. You’re sure to get into the holiday spirit as you gather around the majestic Christmas tree on the Green to witness the annual tree lighting between 5 and 5:30pm. After taking in the beauty of the lights and the community of the crowd, make your way to Allen Street to sample the delicious choices in the Chili Cookoff from 5:15 to 6:30pm. Little ones will be excited to meet Santa and his friends at Mascoma Bank, and children of all ages will enjoy shopping downtown. Take advantage of many special offers, raffles, giveaways, and refreshments from retailers on this magical night. For more information, contact the Upper Valley Business Alliance at (603) 448-1203 or visit their website at uppervalleybusinessalliance.com. •

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Area residents gathered in downtown Hanover last year to enjoy an array of activities, from the Christmas tree lighting to sampling delicious treats and taking advantage of many specials at retail stores. This year’s festivities are set for. Friday evening, December 1.

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he tradition of handiwork from knitting to crocheting, needlepoint, and quilting dates back generations. People in the Lyme, New Hampshire, area are fortunate to have a welcoming spot at the Converse Free Library where, on Wednesday afternoons, they can join friends and neighbors to chat and work on individual projects. The Handcrafters Gathering has been going on for many years at the village library, offering attendees the opportunity to socialize while they work. The library provides tea and cookies, and group members sometimes bring goodies to share. Everyone is welcome to join this weekly public event at the library. “We have about eight to ten people every week,” says Library Director Judy Russell. “There is a core group of individuals year-round and others who come seasonally or for help with a project or to be inside with friends on a rainy day. It was originally a cooler-season group, but people enjoy gathering year-round. People have a great time every week sharing lots of stories and laughter.” Lately, there has been a resurgence of crocheting, with people learning or refreshing their knowledge of the craft. Handcrafters Gathering draws a variety of ages, but most people in the group are retired. Sometimes, youngsters stop by after school to learn a skill such as knitting or get help with a project they are doing. “It is a social and a learning time,” Judy says. Over time, the group has become “tight knit” themselves, keeping in touch outside of the library event. “They have been very generous with the library,” Judy says. “They have raised money among themselves to buy craft books for our collection, for example.” The group also keeps its stash of yarn, needles, and patterns at the library. Handcrafters Gathering meets on Wednesdays from 3 to 5pm during daylight saving time and from 2 to 5pm when the clocks change from November to early March. For an update of the schedule, visit the online calendar at lymenhlibrary.org. •

Top: Learning together and sharing skills are (from left) Laurie Wadsworth, Karen Guetti, Regina Laraway, and Eleanor Shafer. Above: Through the years, lasting friendships and handcrafts have been carefully stitched together. From left are Margot Maddock, Anne Baird, Faith Catlin, and Regina Laraway.

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Top: Enjoying a field trip to the Lyme School are (from left) Eleanor Shafer, Marianne Alverson, Christie Manning, Mary Beth Johnson, Faith Pushee, Laurie Wadsworth, Susan Musty, and Regina Laraway. Bottom left: It's not all knitting and crochet. Quilters are welcome, too. From left are Theresa Mundy, Regina Laraway, Eleanor Shafer, Faith Catlin, and Mary Beth Johnson. Bottom right: For many years, community children have been welcome to stop in after school for a lesson or two. Here, Jada Rich (then age nine) works on a knitting project with Regina Laraway in 2013.

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PLANTING THE SEEDS OF EDUCATION

Place-Based Learning

Students search for macroinvertebrates in a stretch of the White River near Rochester, Vermont, that was restored after experiencing significant damage from Tropical Storm Irene.

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n a world beset with climate changes, children’s awareness of where they live becomes increasingly important. The work of the Upper Valley Teaching Place Collaborative (UVPTC) —made possible by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Wellborn Ecology Fund—to develop a program of place-based education is an important tool for educators. Shelburne Farms, Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Sullivan County Conservation District, and Four Winds Nature Institute collaborate to create place-based education initiatives for elementary and high school students. Each of the organizations in the collaborative does its own version of place-based learning, drawing kids in to see the characteristics of the local environment, some similar and some different from the larger world. “Kids make the connection with where they are growing up,” says John Drew, programs director. “Vital Communities supports the collaboration of the nonprofits that support place-based education in different ways. It is a convener of other groups to advance the work of addressing a variety of community needs.” Examples of what is included in the curriculum include learning where food comes from locally, how the ecosystem of the area works, especially with climate change, and what the challenges of the ecosystem are. Students from New Hampshire and Vermont learn to be connected to this area. Documented aspects of this education include academic, socioemotional, and health benefits. “They learn about the local context before moving to the global context,” John says. An important focus is the students’ questions. One group, accompanied by Andrew Deatt, a program manager of UVTPC, and teachers, walked into a local river with masks and snorkels to look at that environment up close. In the shallow river, they could put their faces in the water and make observations about what they saw. Among other findings, they saw 11 species of fish. This is an example of how students learn in an expansive setting beyond the classroom. “We encourage the use of the community as a classroom,” John says. “There can be a gap between what you learn in school and what you experience in your community.” Many elements in today’s world such as COVID and floods force a lot of change in a short time.

Top left: Teachers gain new ideas for school gardens at an Upper Valley Farm to School Network workshop held at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont. Right: A student looks through a field scope to identify macroinvertebrates, which are important indicators of stream health. Bottom left: Participants of the Wellborn Institute try recipes cooked over an outdoor fire with the Upper Valley Farm to School Network.

“We need to be intentional about what we focus on,” John says. “It is exciting to feel like there is a lot of interest in this work. The more we can help kids connect with communities, the more good things will happen. This is interdisciplinary and helps set kids up for success.” Vital Communities participates in the national Farm to School program, focusing on New Hampshire and Vermont. Students visit farms, develop school gardens, and learn about programs to bring locally grown food into the school cafeterias. Visit vitalcommunities.org for more information about UVPTC and Vital Communities. •

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Couch to 5k graduates celebrate after completing the Hanover Turkey Trot.

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unning brings a lot of joy and a sense of wellbeing to people who embrace the sport. This is evident in the popularity of the Upper Valley Running Club that has over 330 members and a strong mix of ages with more than 80 runners over the age of 50. People run year-round, having fun and enjoying the challenges of the four seasons. “This is a community-based running club,” says current board president RJ Jones. “It brings people together for running and body movement, encouraging them to get off the couch and run. Running doesn’t have to be a solo sport. The club helps people find each other. It also helps with accountability—the hardest part sometimes is getting there!”

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RJ, who came to the Upper Valley from Arizona, recalls, “I used to hate running until I moved here and joined the club. We’re here to help people be runners. We want them to tell us what they want to do. No one is there to show off. People are very welcoming. The more people, the better we get. It is fun to run together.” The Upper Valley Running Club welcomes anyone 18 and over who wants to run. In the warmer months, the runs are often at the Dartmouth or Lebanon High School tracks. With snowfall, they move to locations such as Occom Pond in Hanover, which is one mile around and perfect for a workout. Another winter favorite is the Lebanon Rail Trail. If that’s too icy,

Top: Runners gather for a winter Tuesday Night Track workout around Occom Pond. Center: Tuesday Night Track workout Pace Group at the Hanover High School track. Bottom left: Warmup lap around Occom Pond during a winter Tuesday Night Track workout. Bottom right: Fall Couch to 5k members led by a volunteer coach work out on the Rail Trail.

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“Runners are explorers,” RJ says. “Club members do other sports, too. We encourage cross-training so people develop different groups of muscles.”

people share different parts of the community that they frequent. “Runners are explorers,” RJ says. “Club members do other sports, too. We encourage cross-training so people develop different groups of muscles.” The club has a regular schedule of events. Tuesday Night Track (TNT) is held rain or shine and is a speed-based activity. “This is a hard run day,” RJ explains. “It is less distance and more speed. There are a variety of lap speeds.” A coach is on hand to direct different workouts. “The coaches like to build a good baseline and also challenge people,” he says. Saturday mornings focus on more casual runs. People gather in a circle, introduce themselves, and discuss running destinations, dividing into groups based on where they decide to run. The group also socializes regularly. Every second Tuesday of the month, they meet at Ramunto’s in Hanover. There is a summer picnic, field days, and the Jingle Bell Run in December where runners carry bells and dress in costumes. For more details about the club, visit uppervalleyrunningclub.org. People interested in joining can email for information or drop by and check it out. There is a minimal annual membership fee of $20 for individuals and $35 for families. •

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into Ice slides bring joy to all ages Nothing says fun more than a slide made of ice. “Kids love sliding. In

winter, ice is fantastic for doing that because it’s slippery, smooth, and

fast. I love playing in ice and snow and it’s gone overboard,” says Bill Young, self-proclaimed ice expert

and leader of the Upper Valley Ice Slide Team.

Over the past five years, Bill and his team of volunteers have constructed ice slides at various schools, including Marion Cross Elementary School in Norwich, Vermont; Bernice A. Ray School in Hanover; and Mount Lebanon School and Hanover Street School in Lebanon, New Hampshire. “This evolved out of ice slides that were made for the Occom Pond Party for 25 years,” Bill explains.

Ready, set, go! Ray Elementary School students prepare to launch down the “Artic Adventure.” Below: Children keep the slides polished with hundreds of rides.

BUILDING THE SLIDES Most years, Bill makes the ice at home starting around Thanksgiving. Utility trays measuring 40-by-20-by-12 inches are filled with three inches of water. “Twenty inches is wide enough for all kids’ butts and most adults. The ice usually freezes in a few days,” says Bill, noting that four ingredients are needed for a slide: water, cold, snow, and gravity.

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Left: Ice Slide Team members from four elementary schools rest after harvesting about 120 ice blocks from a Norwich pond. Center left: Ice tongs and strong workers slide the big blocks to shore. Center right: Ice cuts easily with a chain saw. Bottom left: More strong backs sled the heavy ice uphill to waiting pickup trucks. Most years the ice is made at home in utility sleds like those in the photo. Bottom right: Friends from all four schools work together to load, truck, and unload ice.

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In 2022, a Christmas thaw melted the homemade ice, which led to Bill’s Plan B. Margie Menza volunteered her Norwich pond, and a team cut the ice in January. Bill says that cold water was flying as a skilled chain saw operator freed up 120 blocks, an ice-tong team lifted them out, and pullers hauled them uphill in utility sleds. He says the ideal ice thickness is three to four inches, which is safe but not too heavy to move. Workers on the ice wear micro-spikes and safety gear, and friends with pickup trucks transport it to the schools. Most slides are 20 to 30 feet long. According to Bill, a base of snow is piled in advance along the hill with 60- to 80-pound ice slabs lining the hill with a short, steeper “kickstart” at the top. “Half of the 20-inch-wide blocks are sawed in half to make side rails and the weather freezes everything in place,” he says. Students are encouraged to make colored ice shapes at home to decorate and define the slide. “We build them thoughtfully, safely, and to withstand the destructive power of a 10-year-old child,” says Bill. To make the white slide pop out of the white snow, he adds a colorful wooden starting gate at the top with colored ice cubes lining the runway. Bill tests every slide himself with children immediately following. WORK MIXED WITH PLAY The ice-building event is an industrious yet fun project. “There’s a bit of a harvest social that goes with it. We have hot cider, snacks, and work for all ages,” he remarks. “To borrow from Robert Frost’s “Mending Wall,” “Good ice slides make good neighbors.” Bill’s interest in ice began when he was awed by the ice sculptures made of giant blocks of snow at the Quebec Winter Carnival. He started making ice slides in his backyard for his daughters Lindsay and Hillary and constructed sculptures for the 38

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Top: “Kid-power” muscles the heavy ice into the starting gate. Center: Mount Lebanon Elementary School students proudly pile snow for the slide base with the help of parent and teacher coaches. Bottom: Students check for level at the top and side to side. It was all downhill from there.

Dartmouth Winter Carnival and the hospital. “It’s something I’ve always enjoyed. My daughters grew up with this winter work and play,” says Bill. “It’s a joy to see the smiles on children’s faces as they go down the slide again and again.” •

Recipe for Making Colored Ice Water + Food Coloring + Milk (a little) = colored ice throughout the block. The milk disperses the color. Water + Food Coloring = clear ice with a small core of color.

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Thoughtful Gifts for Everyone on your List

“A book,” my old boss used to say, “is a gift you can open again and again.” As gift-giving season

comes upon us once again, I’m struck by the fact that there really is a book for everyone, and how a good book, picked out with thought and care, invariably continues to bring joy long after it’s unwrapped. Here is a small sampling of new books we’re excited about this holiday season. Whether your list is full of gourmets, adventurers, dreamers, or simply voracious readers, there’s something on our shelves to please just about everybody this holiday season. Come visit us and bring your shopping list, and we’ll help you find the perfect gifts. We’ll even wrap them so they can be opened that first, magical time.

Day by Michael Cunningham Told over the course of one day, April 5, over three consecutive years, this exquisite, revealing novel from Michael Cunningham (Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hours, among others) tells the story of a tight-knit family as they cope with love and loss. Absolution by Alice McDermott In this masterpiece from National Book Award–winner Alice McDermott, two women—both married to American intelligence operatives in 1963 Saigon—must navigate the moral complexities of the world into which they’ve been thrust. My Effin’ Life by Geddy Lee Fans have been waiting a long, long time for Geddy Lee, legendary bassist and lead singer for Rush, noted collector and oenophile, and all-around raconteur, to write a memoir. The wait is finally over!

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“Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them.” — e Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs by Willie Nelson Willie Nelson is one of the great American storytellers of the past 50 years, and in this exhaustive volume, the country music icon tells the tales behind more than 150 of his most beloved songs and shares never-before seen photos from an epic life in music. The Joy of Winter Hiking by Derek Dellinger (Available November 21) We should all aspire to spend more time outside year-round. This gorgeous, gift-worthy book pairs stunning, full-page photos with plenty of practical advice for hitting the trails even in the depths of winter. Houses With a Story by Seiji Yoshida, translated by Jen Mitsuko Cash A personal favorite of mine, this alluringly detailed book defies description. Yoshida imagines through concept sketches, floor plans, and other visuals the fantastical buildings that house a timid ogre, a mischievous bridge-tender, and the beguiling Library of Lost Books! Fans of Jeff VanderMeer’s Wonderbook or of Miyazaki films will be enchanted. The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss Patrick Rothfuss is one of the current grand masters of the high fantasy genre, and here, he expands upon a short story he wrote within the world of his popular Kingkiller Chronicle series, with beautiful illustrations from Nathan Taylor. It’s the perfect gift for fans who are waiting for the third Kingkiller novel to come out (someday, eventually). Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros This follow-up to the wildly popular Fourth Wing finds the Violet and the crew from the Basgiath War College for dragon riders facing new and deadly threats. A limited special edition of Fourth Wing arrived in early November, featuring an exclusive cover and endpapers, and two extra chapters! Veg-table: Recipes, Techniques, and Plant Science for Big-Flavored, Vegetable-Focused Meals by Nik Sharma Nik Sharma, the superstar who brought us The Flavor Equation, returns with this mouthwatering collection of recipes for veggiefocused meals. You can just go ahead and sign me up for Shallot and Spicy Mushroom Pasta right now. Basics With Babish: Recipes for Screwing Up, Trying Again, and Hitting It Out of the Park by Andrew Rea Andrew Rea, whose YouTube channel Binging with Babish has become a culinary force of nature, is back with a cookbook focused on mastering staples of the kitchen, learning from your mistakes, and improving your techniques across the board, all presented in his signature style. WINTER 2023/2024 • HERE IN HANOVER

on the shelf Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook by Sohla El-Waylly An approachable, practical guide set to “change the way you think about cooking,” Start Here is a perfect guide to the art and science of preparing, eating, and engaging with food. In her introduction, Samin Nosrat (author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat) says this is “the book I wish someone had handed me when I began my own journey as a cook.” A Nature Poem for Every Winter Evening edited by Jane McMorland Hunter The latest in this beloved anthology series is a book of days for anyone seeking peace and beauty in the winter season—a perfect bedside companion for long, cold nights. Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood Staff favorite Ali Hazelwood turns her talent for writing snappy, smart romance to the world of young adult fiction in this clever, page-turning novel about rival chess champions who infuriate each other from across the board . . . but keep coming back for more. Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers by Dav Pilkey (Available November 28) Comics fans rejoice: Cat Kid Comic Club is back! Naomi, Melvin, and the rest of the club start getting anxious when they learn one of their comics will be published. How will they learn to get back in the groove? This is a must-have for the middle-grade graphic novel set! Red & Green by Lois Ehlert Published posthumously, this final book from the beloved illustrator of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a fresh and clever retelling of The Night Before Christmas. •

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“The more that you read. the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you will go.”― —Dr. Seuss

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Wines to Celebrate the Season Something for every taste

It seems as though as soon as the leaves begin to change color in New England, the holiday season is quick to arrive. Whether

this season brings for you a home busy with gatherings or cozy nights snuggled by the fire with a pup and close companions, it is the perfect time to discover new wines to share with your guests. Perusing the wine section of your local shop can be daunting, but luckily, Hanover’s Co-op Food Stores Wine Specialist Sam Clifton is on hand to lend some guidance as you navigate the holiday season. Here Sam and Meg Maker (megmaker.com), local expert, writer, and educator, offer their thoughts on holiday pairings and selections found at the Hanover Co-op. (Note: All prices and availability are accurate as of September 2023.)

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WHITES Whites can run the gamut from light and floral to oaky and buttery, depending on the terroir from which the grapes were harvested and the vinification process. Sam has suggestions that will cover many tastes. First, the Foris Gewürztraminer ($21.99) is a dry wine produced with grapes grown in Southern Oregon. It has notes of peach, ginger, and pink grapefruit, and sits at 13.6 percent ABV. Meg notes, “Gewürztraminer is a classic choice for Thanksgiving, as its notes of spice and pome fruits blend seamlessly with fall flavors. The grape originated in the Alps and there are many fine examples from Trentino, Alsace, and Southern Germany, but it’s nice to have an American option for the table.” For sauvignon blanc lovers, the Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc ($33.99) is a solid option. It is a blend of 76 percent Sonoma County and 24 percent Napa County grapes and has notes of grapefruit and tropical fruit, making it a great fish pairing at 14.2 percent ABV. “The name Rombauer is always representative of quality wines, and their sauvignon blanc is no exception!” Sam says. “While this is a great wine to drink on its own, adding a little to whatever you’re cooking is sure to give it something special.” For those who prefer a crisp white, the Sella and Mosca Vermentino ($13.99) may be for you. This wine has a lovely minerality accented with notes of apple and pear at 12.5 percent ABV. “This is a personal favorite of mine,” says Sam. “Don’t let the low price fool you!”

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A recent addition to Hanover Co-op’s wine offerings is the Alain et Adrian Gautherin Chablis ($42.99). Hailing from Burgundy, this chardonnay is far from a typical California-style oaky chardonnay. With notes of apple and spice, this well-balanced French wine, made with 100 percent chardonnay grapes (13 percent ABV ) is becoming more difficult to find due to import issues, so Sam recommends taking advantage of its availability while you can. Finally, if you’re looking to try something perhaps new to you and your guests, pick up this orange wine! The Biokult Naken ($23.99) is an Austrian orange wine made with organic grapes. Its bright citrus notes help it pair well with fish or poultry at 11 percent ABV. Meg explains, “Amber (or orange) wines, like the Naken, are white wines vinified like reds; the grape skins stay in contact with their juice during vinification, delivering color and flavor. The result is a textural wine, savory rather than fruity, and its flavors of sultana and dried apricot pair beautifully with squashes, game birds, nutty pilafs, poultry, and other autumnal fare.” W IN TER 2023/2024 • HERE IN HANOVER

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REDS The L’Oracle Pays d’Oc Merlot ($17.99) is another recent addition to the co-op and features notes of raspberry and blackberry. With its smooth tannins and an ABV of 13 percent, Sam thinks this would make a great pairing for pork. “For those people in your life who don’t care for red wine, this is a great option to ease them into the style without overwhelming their palate with tannins.” Looking for something natural? The Santa Julia El Burro Malbec ($22.99) might be just the right fit. It hails from Mendoza, Argentina, and is made with organic grapes and without the addition of sulphites. With flavors of deep cherry and plum, this wine would pair well with lamb at 13.5 percent ABV. “This is one of the first wines I added to the co-op’s set when I began working here,” Sam says, “and it was an instant hit. With a great label and an even greater wine inside, it really is the whole package.” Chateau La Croix du Duc Bordeaux ($17.99) is a blend of 80 percent merlot and 20 percent cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc grapes.

This wine has an ABV of 13 percent and, according to Sam, “This is a great wine to have with a steak dinner, or anything else involving red meat. It almost begs to be enjoyed with food, and it creates such a lovely experience when you do.” Iron Wolf Syrah ($27.99) is from Iron Wolf Wines, launched in 2020 by Vermont couple Tammy and Tony O’Rourke. This sustainably farmed Columbia Valley, Washington, red wine (14.1 percent ABV) is incredibly balanced and would pair well with smoked meats and cheeses. Sam says, “The folks at Iron Wolf care deeply about creating quality wines, and that is no better exemplified than in their Syrah.” According to Sam, Domaine des Nugues Beaujolais-Nouveau ($16.99) is becoming more popular and serving as an alternative to the wellknown Georges Duboeuf Nouveau Beaujolais. Beaujolais, for many, can represent the unofficial start to the holiday season as it becomes available in the United States in early November. This wine has a 13.5 percent ABV and, as the name implies, it is a young wine, fruity, and sure to please a plethora of tastes.

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BUBBLY It’s time to bring out the bubbles, but no need to wait until New Year’s Eve. From prosecco to champagne, there are numerous options. For prosecco, Sam recommends the Col Vetoraz Prosecco Superiore ($28.99). This lovely wine has 11.5 percent ABV and would be perfect for any party. Meg says, “Prosecco Superiore DOCG is made only in the hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene and Asolo, a landscape of hilly ridges in the Veneto that is a bit reminiscent of New England. The sparkling winemaking process preserves the floral-peachy qualities of the Glera grapes.” Finally, if you’re in the market for a truly special bubbly, Sam’s pick for a high-end sparkler is the Champagne Besserat de Bellefon ($86.99). He noted that this is a champagne drinker’s champagne and will stand out at a party much more than a standard bottle of Veuve Clicquot at 12.5 percent ABV. “This champagne is a real treat and is guaranteed to impress the champagne drinker in your life.” Cheers to the season! • Hanover Co-op Food Stores 45 South Park Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-2667 coopfoodstore.coop

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The Fourth Place Hanover’s place for everyone who loves games, comics, and geek culture has a brandnew schedule, now with multiple events almost every day and longer weekend hours! Every single week we have 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 & Painting, Manga Book Club, Blood on the Clocktower, UVYP Game Night, the Upper Valley Scrabble Club, and new events including a Comic Book Club, Wargames, Dice Goblin Festival, Pokémon TCG, and monthly board game nights in partnership WRJ Pride and the Upper Valley Young Professionals! 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 4th.me/follow Wed & Thu 2–10pm, Fri 2–11pm, Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–10pm

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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

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Handmade glass pitchers, decanters, drinkware, and lamps are displayed at Simon Pearce’s Hanover location.

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When Only a Treasure Will Do! IT’S SIMON PEARCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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Simon Pearce employees in unison as they describe the experience of getting up close and personal with the furnaces that melt glass at the Simon Pearce flagship location in Quechee, Vermont. Retail and office employees, who are all given a chance to participate in the glassblowing process, gain a deeper understanding of how difficult and how fun it is to create each unique piece of glass. “It gave me the opportunity to truly admire the artisans’ talent,” says Jen Smith, vice president of retail at Simon Pearce. She uses the cup she fashioned out of molten glass (which, according to her, slants a little at the top) “every day.”

HANDMADE HEIRLOOMS “Most of the glassblowing is done in teams,” says Jen. “Apprentices work with a master glassblower, especially with something that has a foot or stem. While one person is pulling the stem, the other person is gathering more glass to put on the foot.” The pontil tool they use leaves a mark in the shape of a four-leaf clover at the bottom point where each piece was separated from the turning tool. The raw glass materials they use are imported from Sweden. All the glass and pottery sold at Simon Pearce’s 12 stores up and down the Eastern Seaboard is handmade. The hefty glass bowls, platters, vases, lamps, stemware and barware, pitchers, dinner plate sets, candle holders, and ornamental pieces are heirloom quality—making them perfect wedding gifts. Customers say they have put Simon Pearce pieces in their wills as treasured items to be handed down over generations. The Simon Pearce store also carries wooden bowls and cutting boards fashioned in Vermont and designed by Simon Pearce’s oldest son Andrew. A few outside vendor products are available at the shop such as table linens, cutlery, and candles, which are selected to complement the Simon Pearce designs.

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Opposite: A few signature designs, including the fan-favorite handmade Evergreen. Left: A whiskey-inspired collaboration with Vermont distillers WhistlePig. Right: The new Manchester Tumbler is a go-to for everything from OJ to cocktails. Bottom: Glass hurricanes are designed to do double duty as both candle holders and vases.

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Top, from left: This year’s charity ornament to benefit LoveYourBrain. Earthy pottery lamps are inspired by Iberville shale. Below, from left: A selection of this year’s glass and pottery Evergreens. Area Manager Kristy White (left) and Lenore MacQuarrie, assistant manager of the Hanover store, show off their favorite trees of the season.

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A TALENTED TEAM Simon Pearce started making fine glassware in Ireland in 1971. His father and brother made pottery, but he wanted to learn how to blow glass as well. In 1981, he and his wife Pia, who is American, searched for a place in the States where the company could be sustainable and produce their own power to run the business. They found the perfect property at the Mill in Quechee, which has a waterfall that produces turbine hydro power. At full force, the turbines produce enough energy to run for the entire establishment. In the early years, the family lived upstairs and developed the restaurant area on the ground floor to feed their glassblowers, three of whom had come along with them from Ireland. Later, the space evolved into a public restaurant and the current flagship store. Now in his 70s, Simon Pearce still comes into the office to help with designs of new products. He works with James Murray, senior president of design, to make sure each prototype design is safe for the glassblower. The goal is to prevent injury, including repetitive injuries, while maintaining their classic design esthetic. Simon and Pia have four sons: Andrew, who makes the wooden tableware; David, who works in the office; and Kevin and Adam, who started the LoveYourBrain Foundation after Kevin, a champion snowboarder, had a traumatic brain injury (TBI). LoveYourBrain helps caregivers and survivors of TBIs through yoga and meditation. Adam was recently named a CNN Hero of the year for his work helping his brother to create the foundation.

And I’m Feeling Good: Relaxation and Resistance January 20–April 13, 2024 Nick Cave, Soundsuit (NC.06.019), 2006, assorted materials mounted on a commercial mannequin. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Purchased through the Mrs. Harvey P. Hood W’18 Fund; 2022.53. © Nick Cave. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

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SPECIAL GIFTS Each year, Simon Pearce produces a special LoveYourBrain glass design from which 20 percent of the proceeds go to the organization. This year, the LoveYourBrain design is a clear glass ornament engraved with the word “Imagine.” The annual charity ornament is one of the most popular in the store around the holidays. Other popular holiday designs include brilliant glass polar bears, angels, snowmen, candy canes, optic apples, and puppies, along with white pottery doves and stars. Another customer favorite is their signature glass Evergreen trees, which come in a variety of heights, sizes, and textures. The Echo Lake Evergreen features fine strands of glass wrapped around a conical center, while the popular Vermont Evergreen style is clear with sloping, pointed branches. The trees come in many sizes, with the smallest being just four inches and the largest measuring in at 26 inches. This year, they’ve introduced three brand new tree designs: Crackle, which is made by dipping hot glass in a bucket of water, causing small cracks; Snowdrift, featuring internal ribbons of frosty, striated “snow”; and Twist, which angles to the left or to the right, depending on the glassblower. Another new addition for holiday 2023 are cheerful pottery snowmen. A BEAUTIFUL ATMOSPHERE In addition to their Windsor, Vermont, pottery workshop and factory store, Simon Pearce has a glassblowing facility and shop in Oakland, Maryland. Both factories produce larger-scale pieces such as lamps, the tall Evergreen trees, and oversize hurricane candle holders. Most of the stemware, barware, and small ornaments are made in Quechee. The Mill is fully operational after the summer floods, with the electrical components now moved upstairs to prevent damage in any future flooding. 60

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The company opened their Hanover shop in June of 2011. “We wanted a shop location where our customers live, and we had a lot of customers from Hanover,” Jen says. Dartmouth College regularly purchases engraved awards and appreciation gifts from the store, Dartmouth parents buy gifts at graduation, and visiting alumni often frequent the shop. The store is “busy year-round.” Across the street, the Hanover Inn displays Simon Pearce pieces in the lobby and Echo Lake Hurricanes in the Pine restaurant. The beauty of coming into the Simon Pearce store at any time of the year is the personalized experience you receive from the retail employees, who will help you pick out gifts and keep track of your orders, so you can be reminded of what you bought in previous years. They will expertly wrap and box the glass and pottery for transport and help with shipping if needed. Personalized engraving can take around three to four weeks, so it’s good to plan early. In the interest of increasing sustainability, the store is switching to biodegradable, recycled, and recyclable boxes and bags. The Hanover shop location was chosen partly for the exposed brick walls, wooden flooring, and live-edge wooden shelves, which are “perfectly imperfect,” one of Simon Pearce’s favorite descriptors. “The rich wood tones of the space warm up the glass,” says Jen. All Simon Pearce stores display a life-sized photo of the Quechee Mill, and in Hanover the photo is situated behind the counter. “It appeals to customers,” says Jen, “because so many of them have been there to see the glassblowing. “This store has such a warm and beautiful atmosphere for shopping,” says Jen. “You are surrounded by beautiful art. Truly art.” • Simon Pearce 15 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-0100 simonpearce.com

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A new president was inaugurated at Dartmouth in

September with all the traditional pomp and significance that heralds a new leader. What is not traditional is that this president, Sian Leah

Beilock, 47, is the first female to lead Dartmouth in its 254 years and the youngest president in the Ivy League. She wears both distinctions with pride and sees them as assets as she leads Dartmouth forward.

“It’s something I bring front and center. Being a woman, being a mom, really does impact how I think of leadership. I focus on having really great people around me who push me to be better.” She says she’s a Gen-Xer, “and I think it’s a great time to have Gen-Xers in leadership. It adds another dimension to who I am. A lot of my research has looked at this idea of having multiple selves. Being a researcher, being a president, being a mom, all those things contribute to great perspectives in terms of being a leader.” A UNIQUE BACKGROUND Liz Lempres, chair of the Board of Trustees at Dartmouth and a 1983 graduate, says the search committee included trustees, faculty members from across the college, staff, a student, and a graduate student. “We went into the search with a pretty clear profile of what we were looking for because we had done a lot of listening tours with various constituents—faculty across different divisions, staff, students both graduate and undergraduate, alumni. We were looking for someone with the experiences [that Sian has], someone to inspire and communicate the Dartmouth story internally and externally, and someone with high ambitions and a track record of trying new things. Sian really fit that description perfectly,” she says. President Beilock, born and raised in Northern California, received a Bachelor of Science degree in cognitive science from the University of California,

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Dartmouth College President Sian Beilock photographed in the Tower Room of Baker-Berry Library in Hanover, New Hampshire, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Dartmouth/Rob Strong.

President Sian Leah Beilock, right, takes a group selfie at the Juneteenth celebration. At left is Dean of the College Scott C. Brown. Dartmouth/Courtney Cania.

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San Diego, and doctorates in kinesiology and psychology at Michigan State. She was an assistant professor in the department of psychology at Miami University in Ohio from 2003 to 2005, when she joined the faculty at the University of Chicago as a professor of psychology and later executive vice provost. In 2017 she became president of Barnard College of Columbia University in New York, where she served until coming to Dartmouth in June. A cognitive scientist, she is a renowned expert on performance anxiety. Her research into what causes some people to buckle under

pressure, whether in sports, academia, or work, and what influences performance was published in her book Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting It Right When You Have To. “I study performance under stress—what happens when we’re stressed out and why we don’t perform up to our potential. I want to know why it happens, what changes in the brain and body, and how to fix that.” At Dartmouth, she wants to bring that focus on health and wellness to the community, “especially among young people. I bring to bear 28 years of research looking WINTER 2023/2024 • HERE IN HANOVER

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at how anxiety affects performance and how you can develop communities to help people perform better.” To that end, “this year we’ve rolled out a new time away policy for students who need to take leave to make sure they can stay connected. We’re rolling out a strategic plan around student mental health and hiring a chief well-being officer that will sit on my senior cabinet to think about student, faculty, and staff, focusing on issues like childcare and housing, which are all part of wellness. We need to be thinking about the solutions to help young people perform at their best.” She also authored How the Body Knows Its Mind: The Surprising Power of the Physical Environment to Influence How You Think and Feel and says that as she settles into Dartmouth and the Upper Valley, she’s been out running and hiking and living what she wrote about nature’s positive effects on the mind. HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED “Dartmouth is such a unique educational environment. For me, the world’s challenges and opportunities are going to be solved at intersections, whether it’s climate change or mental health, you can’t think about just one discipline. Dartmouth’s size and scale and the fact that people talk across different schools, from the medical school to the business school to undergrads, is really exciting.” She sees Dartmouth as a “Best in Class” institution that goes from discovery to impact and wants to further that approach. “There’s such a history of coming up with novel ideas and insights, and I’m excited to push on that.” With students approaching college as their ticket to a rewarding career, many are wondering where the liberal arts land in an increasingly technological society. “I don’t see them as mutually exclusive,”

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Opposite: Incoming Dartmouth President Sian Beilock delivers the keynote address at the Karen E. Wetterhahn Science Symposium. Dartmouth/Katie Lenhart. Right: President Beilock inside Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. Dartmouth/Eli Burakian.

President Beilock says. “Our students major in everything from art history to computer science and are successful in getting jobs and going on to do great things. We’re teaching students at Dartmouth how to think, not what to think, which is important. Our students get a great amount of knowledge across the arts and sciences and also very concrete skills, whether it’s around computing, business, or working in a hospital. A liberal-arts education gives such an advantage in terms of how they think about the world.” The ability to communicate with others who may not share the same beliefs or experiences is an important goal for Dartmouth’s new president. “A ‘brave space’ is what I want to create at Dartmouth—the ability to talk across differences and being okay being uncomfortable. That’s how you learn—by being uncomfortable, by hearing perspectives that are different than your own. We have to underscore that that’s okay.” Being comfortable enough to express a perspective that others might not like and being challenged is how one hones important life and career skills, she says. “I’m focused on making sure that our faculty and students are taught how to have those dialogues. You have to learn how to separate your emotions, and I want Dartmouth to be the place where people can have different ideas and voices.” BEYOND THE CAMPUS After President Beilock arrived on campus in June, she went on a listening tour. “I’ve heard really positive responses about the power of the Dartmouth community and the special place we live in. I think there are opportunities to partner even closer to places like Dartmouth Health and other Upper Valley institutions. I’ve heard we have more work to do to really help push the community further on housing, childcare, and all our pain points in the Upper

“Sian brings a unique set of skills and experiences to Dartmouth. She spent her formative years as an academic at the University of Chicago, which is a world-renowned research university, and she was a very successful leader at a liberal-arts college (Barnard College), she’s a widely cited scholar and a very experienced administrator having been both executive vice provost in Chicago and president at Barnard. You don’t real-

areas but few have experiences across the board. Dartmouth is a unique place. We are a world-class undergraduate liberal-arts institution in the context of a research university. That requires a special kind of leader.” “What really stands out about Sian is that she is fearless. She has a strong set of principles and she loves to debate ideas. I think that’s going to mean an institution that will not shy away from topics that are controversial or problems that are hard to solve, but rather will lean forward and embrace them. In higher education we desperately need institutions that will take that stance and leaders that will enable them to do that. I think this is a huge opportunity for Dartmouth to step forward and distinguish

Liz Lempres ’83, Chair of the Dartmouth College Board of Trustees

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Valley, and I think Dartmouth needs to be part of the solution.” President Beilock says she is also excited about expanding the school’s focus beyond the campus to include what’s happening in the Upper Valley. “I’m excited to think about how we are part of the community and how we have really porous boundaries.” One of the first positions President Beilock created was vice president for government and community relations “to make sure we have the connections to the community and open dialogue that we should.” Emma Wolfe, a colleague of President Beilock’s at Barnard, will oversee Dartmouth’s relationship with state, local, and federal governments and other local partnerships. “I think Dartmouth needs to be of the Upper Valley, not just in it, which means we have to make a concerted effort to ensure we’re supporting our community and doing everything we can to be really good citizens,” President Beilock says. “I’ve been enjoying getting to know the Upper Valley and all the different towns. I raced in high school so I’m going to get back on skis. It’s beautiful being here.” •

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“Mom was amazing, supporting me in every way,” says Adam. “She would even rush to the store in the middle of the night when I’d run out of sugar for frosting. Without her being there, I would not have been able to start the learning process when I was young.”

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ADAM PARKER of PINE BRINGING THE WORLD’S CUISINES TO HANOVER

Adam Parker, the new executive chef of the Hanover Inn and Pine restaurant, has a simple approach when it comes to food: combining his passion for cooking and his range of experience to create memorable meals. Adam has updated the menu and enhanced the dining experience at Pine by doing what he does best—creating imaginative dishes from quality ingredients with recipes you cannot find anywhere else.

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AN EARLY PASSION FOR FOOD Adam began his culinary journey at eight years old helping his grandmother make wedding cakes. Years later, when he found out that she had donated many of them to people who could not afford to buy a cake, he realized he had to incorporate his grandmother’s legacy of helping others into his own personal philosophy of cooking. His passion for baking continued and his mother supported this by providing cake decorating classes at age 12. “Mom was amazing, supporting me in every way,” says Adam. “She would even rush to the store in the middle of the night when I’d run out of sugar for frosting. Without her being there, I would not have been able to start the learning process when I was young.” After studying Culinary Arts in high school, Adam received his professional education at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. There he earned his bachelor’s degree in culinary management as well as a Baking and Pastry certification. Post graduation, Adam worked at the Sagamore Resort in Lake George in Upstate New York. He worked in all the different areas and learned about a multitude of cooking styles. He then decided to go to Florida to broaden his horizons and experience. His career has taken him from prestigious resorts like the Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, to the Mountainview Grand in New Hampshire. “In each location, I learned as much as I could. By knowing how to make and do everything, I can help and inspire others. With my broad knowledge, I am able to understand and oversee all aspects of culinary services and be a leader,” Adam explains. AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Adam chose the Hanover Inn because it provided him with an opportunity and a place where he could make a difference. He saw it as not only as a position where he could touch more people’s lives and be an inspiration, but an opportunity: to be the best restaurant between New York City and Montreal. His interview was challenging but also fun, Adam reveals. “I cooked for eight hours and made a whole presentation, not knowing if I would get the job, but enjoying cooking for people who would appreciate it. I took all my favorite recipes and just made them. I just played with food, hung out in the kitchen, and cooked. I made a poached pear salad with prosciutto and fried goat cheese, local greens, and Spanish Marcona almonds that is now the top-selling salad on the menu. I was extremely pleased when the tasting panel members said that this is the 72

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Left: A group relaxes before having dinner. Below, from far left: Chef Adam shows his range with the Day in Milan sandwich, inspired by his travels. The Hanover Inn’s iconic windows afford beautiful views of downtown Hanover. Popular choices to meet all diners’ expectations are Vegan Risotto and Braised Short Rib with Peruvian Pepper and Creamy Gnocchi. Brendan oversees quality control!

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Top: Take your choice of seating--at the bar or in front of fireplace in the lounge. Left: The Day in Milan sandwich is ready to serve. Bottom left: Diners enjoy personal attention from the Pine staff. Right: Culinary graduate sous chef Shamar prepares dishes with precision.

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food that should be in our restaurant. Others said it was the some of the best food they ever had.” Adam continues, “During that time in the kitchen, I saw that everyone was helpful and nice, a great team to work with. They just needed guidance and a navigator. I realized this was a perfect opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and provide them with experience that they could take to further their careers. “Leading the team at Pine, I am working with the most talented group of culinarians I’ve ever worked with. This is such a wonderful place; everyone from housekeeping to the general manager to human resources has been very supportive. I feel that I can help the members of our culinary team and my hope is if they leave, when a potential employer sees Pine on their resume, they will know that this person is talented and capable because of their experience here.”

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Diners enjoy good vibes and professionally made cocktails, which pair perfectly with Pine’s cuisine.

For his stellar crab cakes, he uses only jumbo lump crab meat, equivalent to the tenderloin of beef, expensive but the best quality. They are bestsellers and he is told they’re better than the ones in Maryland, the home of crab cakes.

A UNIQUE CULINARY EXPERIENCE Adam explains his philosophy of cooking was influenced by a chef he met. “I was at Restaurant R’evolution and talked to the chef, John Foss, who is supposed to be the best chef in New Orleans. I asked him, ‘What makes you so good? What’s your why?’ His answer was range—that he’s traveled the world and brought the best of the world home and blended it with his local Cajun cuisine to make something very special. That’s what I am doing here at Pine. “We don’t want to be an amazing North Country restaurant,” continues Adam. “We have visitors and students from all over the world and they don’t just want a New Hampshire experience, they want an exceptional culinary experience like no other. Our menu is influenced by my philosophy and travels that combine style and foods to create something really special. I have enough range and variety that we can make everyone happy when they dine here.

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“It takes five or six recipes to make each dish. Not only are we getting back to our roots of making food, but we are also breaking the mold to explore food at a very high level. Our filet mignon medallions, risotto, and crab cakes are the biggest sellers. I would put them up against any restaurant in the world!” One of Adam’s bestsellers is the aptly named Brake for Moose: a moose-shaped shortbread cookie with chocolate mousse emblazoned with the Pine logo in chocolate on the plate. His calamari is unique and delicious, made from calamari rings only, smoked bluefish dip, lemon creme fraiche, and Peruvian peppers. For his stellar crab cakes, he uses only jumbo lump crab meat, equivalent to the tenderloin of beef, expensive but the best quality. They are bestsellers and he is told they’re better than the ones in Maryland, the home of crab cakes. Adam has also completely overhauled the banquet menu and now provides a large

range of choices. “We have people who attend banquets or events several times a year and don’t want to see the same menu. I want it to be new and fresh each time someone attends an event here.” Adam’s philosophy of cooking is simple, he explains. “There are really only two people that put things in your body—doctors and chefs. I tell my staff that we have a huge responsibility: providing delicious and healthy food, with attention to proper nutrition and possible allergens. Whether the food we create is part of a special occasion and celebrations or just a meal out with friends, we want it to be memorable. We are able to touch people’s lives and that’s what answers my why.” • Pine Restaurant 2 East Wheelock Street Hanover, NH (603) 646-8000 pineatthehanoverinn.com

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BEAVER CREEK AT A GLANCE Base Elevation: 8,100 feet Summit Elevation: 11,440 feet Vertical Drop: 3,340 feet Number of Trails: 167 Number of Lifts: 24 Average Snowfall: 325 inches (27 feet) per year Skiable Acreage: 2,082 acres Source: beavercreek.com

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t’s impossible to be a skier and not know about Vail Resorts, the ski resort company that operates dozens of ski areas across North America including its namesake Vail Mountain, but also many of other bucket-list skiing destinations. Park City, Breckenridge, Heavenly, and Whistler-Blackcomb are part of the conglomerate. Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass is a ticket to winter fun at more than 70 ski resorts around the globe. In Vermont and New Hampshire, Stowe, Sunapee, Okemo, Attitash, Crotched, and Wildcat are part of the Vail family. Beaver Creek in Colorado is another, actually the second ski area to become part of Vail, in 1980, 17 years before any others and shortly after Beaver Creek opened. FIRST IMPRESSION In the early 1990s, I made my first turns at Beaver Creek while hosting a women’s ski clinic. Back then, it was a quiet upscale ski area, 13 miles farther west on Interstate 70 than its glitzier big sister Vail. President Gerald Ford, nicknamed “America’s skiing president,” had a vacation home at Beaver Creek, as did a woman from Dallas, Texas, who brought seven of her friends to my clinic. They all stayed at her elegant stone and wood mansion along the resort’s access road that she used maybe two weeks per year. Back then, Beaver Creek was an enclave of the wealthy who wanted good skiing and a good time like everyone else but without the need to be noticed. Beaver Creek left a happy first impression with its high-speed lifts, relaxed atmosphere, and plenty of broad, well-maintained runs. It was one of the few mountains where lowerlevel skiers could enjoy the upper lifts with aplomb. A number of wide, easier trails spilled off the summit, each with mesmerizing views of the majestic, snow-capped Gore Range. SKI RACING HERITAGE I returned to Beaver Creek in the early 2000s as a commentator during ESPN’s coverage of the Birds of Prey downhill. My job was to interview racers at the start of this annual stop on the men’s World Cup before they plunged down the first near-vertical headwall on the course. The Birds of Prey hooked some of the best downhillers in the world in its talons and tore some of them apart. Television viewers loved the crashes. Skiers saw a more aggressive, adrenaline-pumping aspect of the resort. In fact, ski racing is why Beaver Creek exists. The ski area was first conceived in 1956, five years before Vail opened, but it was never built. Twenty years later, when Denver was awarded the 1976 Winter Olympics, the bid included holding the alpine events at the proposed Beaver Creek site. However, the citizens of Denver turned down the games in a ballot initiative, shocking the world. Without the Olympics, Beaver Creek swam against a strong political current that opposed its development, but eventually it prevailed. In 1977, former president Gerald Ford attended the ground-breaking ceremony. The mountain opened before Christmas in 1980 and has been improving and expanding ever since. Fittingly, in 1999, Vail and Beaver Creek hosted the World Alpine Ski Championships for the first time, with the men competing on the newly completed Birds of Prey downhill course. 80

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Above: The entrance to the famous Birds of Prey race hill, an annual stop on the men's World Cup. Far left: The author samples a mogul run. Left: A slopeside mansion by one of the lower trails. Below: The author and her ski buddy by the entrance to the Birds of Prey.

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Above: The village at the base of Beaver Creek.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Clockwise from right: A statue of Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi by the resort's pubic skating rink. Swiss musicians entertain passersby next to the rink. One of several elaborate snow sculptures in the village at the base of the mountain.

The closest airport is Eagle County Airport (EGE), about 20 miles west of Beaver Creek. Denver International Airport is 125 miles away. Look for better deals on lodging in Avon, at the bottom of the access road, 2.5 miles from the ski area. There’s no need for a rental car. Take an airport shuttle to your hotel, then use the frequent, free buses to ski and to get around Avon. Beaver Creek honors Epic Pass for its lift ticket. Purchase the pass before Labor Day for huge savings. Stay hydrated to feel better at Beaver Creek’s high elevation. The base of Beaver Creek is twice as high as the highest ski areas in New England, and the air is much drier. Wear sunscreen! Protect your skin from the sun, which is stronger at Beaver Creek’s elevation and compounded by the reflection off the snow. For more info, go to beavercreek.com.

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The Candy Cabin, a sweet surprise!

THE CANDY CABIN After my television gig, it took me another 15 years to return to Beaver Creek. Two winters ago, my friend Karen Loke invited me to join her there. Karen had an Epic Pass, good at all the Vail Resorts ski areas. Beaver Creek was one of her favorites. By coincidence, I was planning to be there for another ski race, the US stop on the international masters circuit in which I was competing, but thankfully on a different trail than the infamous Birds of Prey. I added an extra day to my trip to explore the mountain with Karen. The chance to check out this sizeable resort again excited me. I wondered what had changed. In truth, I didn’t remember much about the mountain’s trails, but as soon as we got off the Cinch Express at the summit, I immediately flashed back to the Birds of Prey, the entrance to which was to the right getting off the lift. But rather than a sheet of watered-down hardpack, the trail was knee deep in tracked out powder. I yearned to ski it, but a rope blocked the trail. Instead, we cruised down an easy groomer and ended up at the bottom of the Birds of Prey and Grouse Mountain chairlifts near a small log hut. An elk rack hung above the door along with a bright pink sign that said “Candy Cabin.” W IN TER 2023/2024 • HERE IN HANOVER

Some of the many sweet delights inside the Candy Cabin.

“What’s the Candy Cabin?” I asked Karen. “You’ve never been in the Candy Cabin?” she replied, surprised. We clicked out of our skis and clumped onto the cabin’s small deck in our ski boots. I pushed open the door to peek inside. My eyes beheld a riot of color emanating from barrels of gum, gummies, taffies, licorices, and locally crafted chocolates. The Birds of Prey may be reserved for worldclass downhillers, but the Candy Cabin was for world-class sweet tooths, and I had one. An hour later, we clicked back into our skis, our tummies sated and our pockets bulging with goodies for later. We spent the rest of the day sampling several of Beaver Creek’s 167 trails spread across its 2,082 skiable acres. While Beaver Creek doesn’t have Vail’s famous sweeping bowls, it’s got acres of glorious groomers including its signature 2.75-mile-long Centennial trail. We also bounced down several bump runs and tucked into the trees here and here. At one point, we even skied past President Ford’s former slopeside ski house. (He passed away in 2006.) The mountain was noticeably less crowded than other destination ski resorts in Colorado, perhaps because one had to drive by many of them before reaching Beaver Creek. “Want lunch?” asked Karen at one point well past noon. “Not really,” I said, “I’ve been eating candy all day.” “Me too,” giggled Karen, “The conditions are too sweet to stop.” Corduroy, beautiful scenery, and pockets full of candy . . . what more could a skier want? I enjoyed Beaver Creek so much that I went back last year and plan to return this winter. Like Karen, it’s now one of my favorites. • 84

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A Lifetime Sport UPPER VALLEY FENCING CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS BILL RUGGLES FIRST BECAME INTERESTED IN LEARNING TO FENCE while watching black-andwhite films like Captains Courageous when he was a kid. But it wasn’t until eight years ago that life circumstances allowed him to finally take up the sport. He began fencing at regional clubs and fencing centers, and today, he’s a Division II fencer and one of the core members and coaches of the Upper Valley Fencing Club (UVFC), which meets on Monday and Wednesday nights at the Richard W. Black Community Center in Hanover. He is a prime example of how fencing is a sport you can take up at any point in your life.

Clay Foye practices open bouting.

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Top left: Students practice group footwork. Bladework is what everyone is fascinated by, but footwork is what will get you the touch. Middle: Instructor Neal McBain discusses foil with Wren and Samara. There are three weapons in fencing: foil, saber, and epee.

Each day’s session begins with footwork with the full class and then breaks into smaller groups for more detailed lessons before open bouting begins.

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Since the pandemic, membership in the UVFC has dwindled; Bill suspects people got out of the habit and took up other interests the last few years, but he’d like to see other adults joining the UVFC through its upcoming fencing lessons. There are, after all, many benefits to the sport. Not only has it helped him lose 45 pounds, but fencing has also enhanced his ability to both relax and concentrate for long periods of time. “It’s ironic. To do well, you have to be ready to go on a hairpin trigger, but you also have to keep your muscles relaxed because if you tense up, you slow down,” Bill says. FENCING COMMUNITY Swordplay might sound dangerous, but Bill says it’s next to badminton in terms of safety. Blades are flexible, and injury risk has more to do with whether you’re fencing recreationally or competitively. And while the fencing community isn’t enormous in the Upper Valley, it’s situated close to some of the country’s most active clubs in New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, including the oldest fencing club in the United States, the Boston Fencing Club. WINTER 2023/2024 • HERE IN HANOVER

physical Rx “They are powerhouses in terms of fencers,” Bill says. “A lot of Olympians and former Olympians are around there. We’re in the backwoods, but we’re close to some major fencing centers.” He says it’s a fun community to be a part of, one that’s extremely supportive and respectful. “Which makes sense, because technically, fencing simulates a fight,” he says. “You don’t want to amp it up any higher!”

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PHYSICAL CHESS On this evening at the Richard W. Black Community Center, the majority of members are middle and high school students, but a couple are fencing veterans. They take turns at the electronic target practice, and they move back and forth across the gym, swords at the ready. One of those members is Neal McBain, who’s in his 70s and has been fencing since college. He says that, unlike many sports, fencing is something you can get better at as you age. “You can’t always be as fast as you were when you were younger, but you can be smarter,” Neal says. “When you’re truly fencing, it’s like a runner’s high. You get in the zone, and your body does stuff but your mind is perfectly calm.” In the gym, Bill explains the three disciplines of modern fencing—foil, sabre, and épée—and the basic defensive and offensive moves. He pulls out the gear, including the swords, helmets, and the wiremesh lamés, which are vests that, when they contact a blade, create an electrical circuit and send different colored lights to scoring boxes. He also touches on some of the strategies of fencing, which in some circles, is referred to as “physical chess.” “I make an action. There are two possible reactions. Then from those two possible reactions, I have at least two reactions. And by the time we do three or four actions, there are 8, 16, 32 different variables. So it’s very much a mental game,” Bill says. “A lot of fencing is waiting for the other person to make a mistake, or setting up the other person to make a mistake so you can take

advantage of it.” Most lessons, Bill says, will start with footwork and blade work drills, but newcomers can expect to do some basic fencing from day one. MENTAL TOUGHNESS The first time Bill fenced, it struck him how much physical work it required. He was exhausted. “Essentially, you’re moving back and forth, and every time you change directions, you’re taking your entire body mass and moving it in the opposite direction quickly,” he says. Fencing teaches hand-eye coordination and mental toughness because, after all, you have to do all this while avoiding being hit, but more than anything, it teaches how to concentrate and tap into all the senses, not just sight. “If I see it coming, my actual response is a certain speed. But if I feel my blade being moved, that response is almost instantaneous with the blade being touched,” he says. “It teaches you a high degree of awareness and a high degree of focus.” •

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THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART | @ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE WINTER 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. Join us for lectures with scholars and discussions with artists. Contribute to important conversations on current issues and take a closer look at works in the collection. We can’t wait to see you in the galleries!

View of the Hood Museum of Art from Wheelock Street, Hanover. Photo by Rob Strong.

Visit Our Winter Exhibitions 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.

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.

Through December 21, 2024 Gather, Move, Resonate: Nick Cave and Jeffrey Gibson Two life-sized sculptures invite viewers to grapple with our shared humanity through generosity, play, movement, and sound. Both feature reclaimed, familiar, and unexpected materials, contributing to a sense of wonder and curiosity for audiences of all ages and experiences with contemporary art.

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January 20–April 13, 2024 And I’m Feeling Good: Relaxation and Resistance This exhibition considers moments in life that offer access to joy for African Americans, such as family interactions, childhood play, sexuality, and dance. These photographs from the collection encourage us to revisit joy as an act of self-care but also of resistance.

February 3–June 22, 2024 Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth Across time and cultures, gold has served as a metaphor for what we value most, and the artists in this traveling exhibition turn to gilding to reconsider those value systems. If “all that glitters is not gold,” these artists ask instead whether that which does not always shine is most worthy of our attention.

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

January 12 A Space for Dialogue Gallery Talk: Molly Rouzie ’24, Homma Family Intern The museum’s campus engagement intern will introduce her student-curated exhibition of contemporary collection highlights. 4–4:45pm

January 13, February 17 Hood Highlight Tours Meet in the Russo Atrium five minutes prior to the start time. No registration necessary. 2–3pm

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WINTER EVENTS February 15 LECTURE: Kwame Braithwaite Jr.: The Work of Artist Kwame Brathwaite A presentation about the work and archive of artist Kwame Brathwaite by his son, followed by a Q&A. Brathwaite’s work is featured in the exhibition And I’m Feeling Good: Relaxation and Resistance. Gilman Auditorium, 5–6pm

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Kwame Brathwaite, Changing Times, 1973, printed 2021, archival pigment print. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Purchased through the Contemporary Art Fund and the Sondra and Charles Gilman Jr. Foundation Fund; 2023.1.3. © Kwame Brathwaite. On view January 20–April 13, 2024.

January 20 Maker Drop-In Give yourself a break with a self-guided artmaking activity in the Russo Atrium. Materials provided. For all ages and no experience necessary. Drop by anytime during the program. 1–4pm

February 8 Winter Opening Event Celebrate our exhibitions, discover upcoming programs, and enjoy an evening of ingallery exploration, live music, refreshments, and remarks from Director John Stomberg. 5–6:30pm

February 10 Lunar New Year Celebration: Pop-up Exhibition and Maker Drop-In Stop by to see a special popup exhibition of selected artworks by Asian and Asiandiaspora artists and enjoy a guided artmaking activity and refreshments in the Russo Atrium. For all ages. 1–4pm

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Hood After 5 By students, for students! Enjoy a lively mix of art, music, and entertainment at this popular event. Organized and hosted by the Museum Club, and free and open to all Dartmouth undergraduate and graduate students. 5–7pm

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February 24 Storytime in the Galleries Introduce your little ones to the museum with stories! Look at sculpture together and engage in hands-on activities inspired by the sculptures in Gather, Move, Resonate. For children ages four to five and their adult companions. Space is limited; register for this free workshop online. 1–1:45pm

December 2 February 24 Family Workshop: Let’s Get Joyful! Together, children and their adult caregivers will learn about photography and sculpture in two winter exhibitions, And I’m Feeling Good: Relaxation and Resistance and Gather, Move, Resonate: Nick Cave and Jeffrey Gibson. In the studio, we will make our own artwork using unexpected materials. For children ages six to nine and their adult companions. Space is limited; register for this free workshop online. 2:30–4pm

Hop Film: New York International Children’s Film Festival Join us for a program of audience favorite and award-winning shorts that are sure to inspire and delight all ages! Loew Auditorium, 11am & 2pm

December 9 Met Opera in HD: Florencia en el Amazonas Loew Auditorium, 1pm

January 6 February 29 Studio Session: Gilding This interactive maker workshop for adults is inspired by Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth, whose artists ask us to see the beauty in what we so often overlook and honor that which we so often throw away. No experience necessary; register for free online. 6–7:30pm

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Met Opera in HD: Nabucco Loew Auditorium, 1pm

January 9 Danbi Um & JIJI Church of Christ Dartmouth, 8pm

January 12–14 Kristina Wong for Public Office Theater on Currier, 12, 7:30pm; 13 & 14, 2 & 7:30pm

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January 23 Sally Pinkas Rollins Chapel, 7:30pm

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Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi Church of Christ Dartmouth, 8pm

Classical Smackdown Pre-Game Gathering Baker Berry Library, 6pm

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January 26 Frederic Chiu: Classical Smackdown Rollins Chapel, 8pm

January 27 HopStop Family Show: Frederic Chiu: Smackdown Claremont Creative Center, 11am

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February 6 Johnny Gandelsman: This Is America: Part II Church of Christ Dartmouth, 7:30pm

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Met Opera in HD: Carmen Loew Auditorium, 1pm

Winter 2024 Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra and the Coast Jazz Orchestra Rollins Chapel, 17, 8pm; 18, 2pm

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Pre-Show Discussion: The Czech Memorial Torah Scrolls: 60 Years Later Loew Auditorium, 6pm

Winter 2024 Dartmouth College Gospel Choir Rollins Chapel, 8pm

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February 23 Winter 2024 Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble Bailey Hall, Cornell University 5:30pm

February 25 Winter 2024 Dartmouth College Glee Club Baker Berry Library, 2pm

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HAPPENINGS | WINTER 2023/2024 December 2 9th Annual Tree Festival Santa will arrive at 3pm! Lyme Common, 1–4pm

Wishing You and Your Family a Happy Holiday Season & a Peaceful New Year

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Exhibit: Wonder Woods Wonder Woods is specially designed to ignite the curiosity of the museum’s youngest visitors—children ages five and under.

Exhibit: Air Works Air Works, helps to flex engineering muscles, strengthen the understanding of core scientific concepts, and spark the imaginations of all ages.

Exhibit: Bubbles: Science in Soap

Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road, Norwich, VT (802) 649-2200, montshire.org

Exhibit: Selections from Making Music: The Science of Musical Instruments Selections from Making Music: The Science of Musical Instruments exhibition and explores how musical instruments are created and played. Exhibit: Give It a Whirl: Exploring Motion

Exhibit: This Is What a Scientist Looks Like: Representation in 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: Solve It! Puzzles, Math & Problem-Solving Energize your brain and spark your imagination.

Exhibit: Life in Local Waters See fish, frogs, and turtles native to the New England region. Hands-On 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 & 3pm

December, January, February, Wednesdays Science Yoga 11:30am

Exhibit: Discovering the Natural World

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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 12 to 5pm.

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

November 25, December 23, January 27, February 24 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.

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November 26, January 28, February 25 Upper Valley Scrabble Club Join the Upper Valley Scrabble Club for competitive play, to learn the game, or train up your game. 6pm

December 1–3, January 5–7, February 2–4 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.

December 16, January 20, February 17 Manga Book Club Join us every month to discuss two different volumes! Members of the club even get 20 percent off each month’s books. 3pm

December 16, January 20, February 17 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

December 6, January 3, February 7 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. 6–10pm

December 9, January 13, February 10 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

December 9, January 13, February 10 Free Modern Magic Tournament Once a month, Modern players gather for a free Magic tournament featuring their favorite format! All skill levels are welcome, from newer and younger players to serious competitors. 5pm

December 13, January 10, February 14 Wargames Wednesdays The second Wednesday of every month is the perfect time to bring your favorite wargame armies—like Warhammer, Battletech, or Star Wars Legions! 5–10pm

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happenings | The Fourth Place December 17, January 21, February 18 Dice Goblin Festival Do you love shiny math rocks—roleplaying game dice? Join us for Show & Tell or Swap & Smell at 3pm and free dice games all day, plus a special sale each month.

December 20, January 17, February 21 Pride Game Night With a recommended $5 donation benefiting WRJ Pride, you can play all of our tabletop games, play at a premium table, and even play multiplayer video games. 5–10pm

December 27, January 24, February 28 Comic Book Club Join us every month to discuss two different graphic novels or comics volumes! Members of the club even get 20 percent off each month’s books. 7–9pm

December 31 New Year’s Eve Party Dress a little fancy or a little extra nerdy and join us for hors d’ouvres, sparkling cider, and tabletop games until midnight. 8–12:30am

January 12–14 Magic Launch Party Weekend: Ravnica Remastered When there’s a new Magic set, you can always expect a weekend-long open house with events and learning opportunities for new players and at least one event for experienced players.

January 15 Open for Martin Luther King Day We’re usually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but we open up for most holidays so more people can come and enjoy the place, play games, and make friends. 2–10pm

February 14 Valentine’s Game Night Join fellow nerds for a special date night and singles mixer—whether you’re used to duet games or solitaire, it’s a great night to meet people for a game! 6–10pm

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Hikes for Every Month of the Year!

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-themonth, for more information.he-month, for more information.

December Behemoths of Balch Hill 0.8 miles round-trip Fullington Farm & Old Highway 1.8 miles round-trip

January Black Bear Loop 1.05 miles round-trip Hudson Farm & the AT 1.75 miles round-trip

February Childs Farm Loop at Trescott Lands 1.4 miles round-trip Mill Pond Forest & Dana Pastures 2 miles Mink Brook & the Harris Trail 1.3-mile loop Tunis Brook Mill Lot 1.1 miles round-trip

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December, January, February, Fridays Bach Study Group Mayer Room, 10am

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Youth Dungeons & Dragons Whether you are new to D&D or an experienced player, you are welcome to join the adventure. As long as we have enough Dungeon Masters to lead the quest, new members can join at the start of each session. If you are an adult interested in leading a quest, please let us know. Attendees must email childrens. services@thehowe.org to get started. 3:30pm

December 1

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After Hours Movie Night: The Grinch Join us after hours in the library for movie night. Popcorn will be served. You bring pillows and sleeping bags. The library will be closed during this event. Adults, please drop off and pick up at the lower entrance. Recommended for ages 6 to 10. Registration required. Mayer Room, 7pm

December 2, 16, 30, January 13, 27, February 10, 24 Adult Dungeons & Dragons Curious about the resurgence of interest in Dungeons and Dragons and other role-playing games? Looking for others to play with? Check out our new adult D&D group! This is a regular, ongoing group that is open to all, 18 and older. No experience necessary. Registration is required. Email Jared Jenisch at jared. jenisch@thehowe.org to sign up or with any questions. Mayer Room, 1pm

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December 3, January 7, February 4 Shakespeare Unrehearsed! We’ll meet every month, distribute parts randomly, and read our way through Shakespeare’s plays out loud. All are welcome! No prior experience or participation required. This will be a comfortable environment as we stumble joyously together through magnificent prose and ripping good stories. We meet by Zoom. 6:30pm

Crossroads Academy STRONG MINDS • KIND HEARTS

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December 4, 11 Monday Morning Storytime Children’s Program Room, 10:30am

December 4, January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26 Legos at the Library Children’s Program Room, 3:45pm

December 4, 11, January 8, 22, 29 Chess Club 4 Kids 5pm

December 5, 12 Music and Movement Mayer Room, 10:30am

Learn more by scheduling a tour today! Email admissions@crossroadsacademy.org to plan your visit or learn more about the Crossroads Academy’s Core Knowledge and Core Virtues curriulum at www.crossroadsacademy.org.

December 6, 13 Adult-Child Yoga Mayer Room, 10:30am

December 6 Read to a Dog Build confidence by reading to a trained therapy dog and its handler in a judgment-free space. Please arrive on time with your book. Four 15-minute time slots are available each week. Weekly registration is required. For more information call (603) 640-3268. Children’s Program Room, 3, 3:15, 3:45pm

December 7, 14 First Time Storytime! Children’s Program Room, 10:30am

December 12, January 9, February 13 Books and Lunch of Tuesdays Murray Room, 12pm

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Other Noteworthy Events Exhibit: Becoming Norwich Norwich Historical society has collaborated with cartoonist Emily Zea to publish a series of illustrated histories about Norwich. This exhibit presents Emily’s illustrations and connects them to the artifacts, portraits, photographs, and archives that inspired her work. Norwich Historical Society norwichhistory.org

November 28 The Karaoke Bandstand Live band karaoke is back for the last Tuesday of the month! With a list of hundreds of songs and the guts to try anything, sing along to a live band in this family-friendly karaoke experience! Saw Tooth Kitchen, Bar & Stage, 7–10pm sawtoothkitchen.com

December 2 9th Annual Tree Festival Santa will arrive at 3pm! Lyme Common, 1–4pm

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Continuing a family legacy of supporting the Hanover community

What did the family’s patriarch, James Campion III, mean to the community? The true patriarch, James the first, moved to Hanover from Ireland in 1887 and set up shop with a smoke shop and a haberdashery for the men of Dartmouth. James II, followed by James III and his brother Ron, expanded their business. Jimmy (III), my dad, was very active in local politics, Vermont & New Hampshire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rotary, and the Improvement Society and he was chair of Hanover’s select board at the time of his death at age 52. He had many friends across every social stratum and loads of crazy interests. I am James IV, Jay. You clearly carry the entrepreneurial genes from those who came before you. Your son Kieran seems to be cut from the family cloth, too. I confess to entrepreneurial genetics. I have been doing new business start-ups alone and with others since the seventies. I really love working with aspiring business owners to help them formulate a plan and make it real. I also have really enjoyed the freedom to do my own business thing. For my most recent endeavor, the Sawtooth Kitchen Bar 104

and Stage, our son Kieran stepped away from a successful 18-year acting career to implement a long-held conviction that Hanover needed an entertainment and arts venue of its own.

You stepped up to become the first head coach of Hanover High’s girls’ hockey team. How did that come about? Many years ago, I had a retail store in Hanover that employed young women of high school age. Some of my employees felt it wasn’t fair that boys got to play ice hockey when they did not! I offered to make hockey happen for them if they had enough friends to participate. They most certainly did, and we began with a very big roster of around 30 and formed the Hanover Women’s Club Hockey team. They had a blast learning and playing with one another and in games with local prep schools and clubs. By the end of the second season, the players, with parental support, submitted a proposal to the school board to make women’s hockey a varsity sport at Hanover High. It passed. We became the first women’s public high school hockey team in the country. Simsbury, Connecticut, started a team the following year, and the year following that,

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the state of Minnesota declared that any high school that had a boys’ team would also be required to field a girls’ team. The rest is history. Hanover has been a leader in developing women’s hockey ever since. It was the most fun I have ever had coaching any sport!

As a developer, tell us what’s on your plate these days. I have a few things cooking, the largest of which is a mixed-use development being planned in conjunction with the City of Lebanon. It is intended to include a range of new housing options, extensive recreation facilities, and commercial and service offerings. This is all intended to be integrated on a solar green energy network in conjunction with Lebanon’s net metering project to provide both heat and power. Really fun stuff! How do you have fun locally when you have a few family moments to enjoy? We have four wonderful grandchildren that I enjoy doing anything with, and Polly, a life partner of 52 years to share all manner of local activities like skiing, biking, kayaking, the arts, and now some travel adventures. •

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