The February Advocate begins with the founding of Monadnock Hospice House, with a mission to provide compassionate end-of-life care. The board of the nonprofit, which includes co-founders Caroline Hewitt and Rev. Traceymay Kalvaitis, seeks volunteer help.
Friends of the Dublin Public Library President Pam Bator announces the library’s upcoming 125th anniversary festivities and shares stats demonstrating its current vitality.
Town elections and Town Meeting are approaching, and the Advocate solicits town government candidate statements for the March newsletter. Meanwhile, Jeanne Sterling provides a humorous reminiscence of long-ago Dublin Town Meetings.
Nicole Pease at DCS shares the school’s recent Granite Stater of the Month Award in recognition of a Veteran’s Day assembly, and discusses winter activities and academic assessments. ConVal rep Bill Gurney reports on budget development, an open enrollment proposal, and an updated Program of Studies. Pastor Jordan Moody, son of the founder of DCA, releases a new book focusing on grief and the afterlife.
In recognition of Black History Month, Michelle Stahl, executive director of the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, discusses a research project focusing on Black Patriots with ties to the Monadnock Region.
As always, the DubHub buzzes with activities and classes, including valentine making and a chili cook-off, Coffee House with The Milkhouse Heaters, an art show featuring the work of Scott Niemi and the late Byron Levy, and an Italian Night community dinner.
The Dublin Community Church hosts two additional community dinners, and a Lenten speakers’ series on different religious traditions begins later in the month.
Julie Rizzo writes about Gwir Llewellyn, her newly released album, and the musical and spiritual journey that brought her to Dublin.
The Cheshire County Conservation District announces discounted CSA shares and farm camp opportunities, and the Harris Center presents outdoor adventures during February school vacation.
Tom Warren describes the territory and feeding habits of the evening grosbeak, and Lisa Foote tells of elusive bobcats leaving tracks in her backyard. Katie Featherston’s article on the environmental importance of snow cover is timely in this season of giant white drifts!
Julie Rizzo gives lighthearted tips on dumbing down your smart TV, and Tom Sileo describes a a scientific spat between artist Abbott Thayer and Theodore Roosevelt.
For cultural opportunities beyond our town, the Park Theatre has a full February lineup, Music on Norway Pond presents the Oak Trio, and MAxT offers intriguing workshops and classes to ward off cabin fever.