Welcome to the Dublin Advocate, a monthly newsletter sponsored by the town of Dublin, NH, with news and events for our citizens here and elsewhere. It is written and edited by neighbors, for neighbors. Submit relevant items of interest to our community in article format with photographs to DublinAdvocate@nullgmail.com. Articles and advertising subject to edit. Articles of a partisan political nature will not be accepted.
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The February Advocate marks President’s Day with two articles: Lindsay Brown, Dublin School history teacher, reviews the origin of the holiday and highlights wisdom from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Anne Loftis, in an article written before her death in 2023, recalls the presidents who served during her 101-year lifetime.
The Dublin Public Library is bursting with activities and programs. Director Karen Madigan calls for townspeople to share their talents and expertise, and describes a new outreach initiative.
In town news, Pam Celko calls for Dubliners to vote in the March election and to attend Town Meeting. If you are running for a town office, please send a short bio with your reason(s) for running and a photo to dublinadvocate@nullgmail.com by February 15 for publication in our March issue.
On the ballot in March is a proposal for Dublin to withdraw from the ConVal School District. The complicated issue is addressed by three townspeople, and the Advocate seeks further commentary for the March issue. The Dublin Community Women’s Club announces its annual Pre-Town Meeting, and Hanne Hansen calls for volunteers to help with the Swap Shop when it opens in the spring.
Meanwhile, DCS principal teacher Pease describes mid-year academic assessments, the school’s culture of kindness and caring, and outdoor snow activities. She urges townspeople to attend the school district’s Deliberative Session on February 4.
Dublin School presents the musical Hadestown: Teen Edition, which includes a large cast and crew, and live music.
Music also abounds at the DubHub, with Song Circle, Open Mic featuring Wendy Keith and her Alleged Band, a concert of music by Peter, Paul, and Mary, and kids’ songs by Opa Volkert. In addition, there are workshops to make balsam pillows and valentines, a ping-pong party, and all the weekly offerings as well.
We learn about Ellen and Jim Smith, who recently moved to town, and the long journey of Rosemary Weidner’s service dog Snow White from the streets of Arkansas to patient rooms at Cheshire Medical Center.
New Hampshire Audubon urges participation in the annual Outdoor Winter Bird Survey, and an article from NH Lakes describes how planting native shrubs fortifies the battle against invasive species.
NH Humanities offers a Zoom presentation called Are We What We Eat?, while End 68 Hours and the Dublin Community Church address hunger with a plea for contributions and a community supper.
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