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The November Advocate begins with Jody Hill Simpson’s review of Zach Redler’s new opera adaptation of A River Runs Through It, which premiered in Bozeman, Montana.
At the Dublin Public Library, director Emaline Bergeron describes seasonal offerings, a “Home for the Holidays” display, and a free vision-health screening for children. Meanwhile, the Friends of the DPL announces their annual meeting and book sale.
In town news, the Select Board plans a meeting to encourage citizen participation in town government, the Supervisors of the Checklist explain midterm voting protocols, and the Dublin Food Pantry encourages donations.
ConVal School Board representative Mary Armstrong describes a seasonal tradition at DCS, a new American Exchange program for graduating seniors, and the potential educational implications of the “tax cap” ballot measure. At DCS, principal teacher Nicole Pease welcomes local veterans to attend an assembly in their honor.
Ellen Bingham takes readers on a playful tour of all the places named “Dublin” in the U.S. and concludes that ours is her favorite.
The Dublin Community Center hosts the usual lineup of concerts and activities, as well as a Red Cross blood drive, music by Ben Cosgrove and The Bottom Dollar, and an art show featuring leatherwork and “Little Worlds: Dollhouses, Dioramas, and Shadow Boxes.”
Katie Featherston describes two newly-detected flora and fauna to worry about. The Harris Center presents talks on forgotten monuments by Howard Mansfield and forgotten cellar holes by Adair Mulligan, and Tom Sileo chronicles the history of our town’s cemetery.
Beyond Dublin, there is also plenty to do in November: The Jaffrey Civic Center’s “Stories to Share” series features former Dubliner and current CEO of Monadnock Community Hospital Rich Scheinblum; MAXT offers gift-making classes; Music on Norway Pond presents the Juniper Trio; the Park Theatre has a full calendar of events; and seven Peterborough churches present the 32nd annual Holiday Stroll.
Finally, Happy Thanksgiving! We at the Advocate are thankful for our readers – and our advertisers.