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The October issue of the Advocate begins with tributes to Jud Hale, longtime Yankee magazine and Old Farmer’s Almanac editor, by friends and colleagues.
Library director Emaline Bergeron describes autumn programs and encourages patrons to celebrate Banned Books Week by checking out a banned book from the collection at the DPL.
In town news, the Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee announces a Styrofoam drive and reminds Dubliners to recycle their plastic bags at the Transfer Station, while the Highway Department cautions against blowing autumn debris into the roads. Susan Peters describes a transportation planning opportunity, and May Clark announces new members of the Dublin Community Foundation and describes some recent grants.
Townwide trick or treating is on October 31, as well as a Trunk or Treat celebration at Mountain View Bible Church.
The school year begins at Dublin Consolidated School with academic assessments and plans for an open house and harvest supper, as well as a trail and fun run sponsored by the PTO. ConVal School Board representative Mary Armstrong reports on policy revisions, budget development, and an upcoming meeting about a possible municipal tax cap for the district.
Candidates appearing on the midterm election ballot are listed, and the Advocate urges citizens to research candidates’ positions and vote on November 3.
October brings the annual Monadnock Art Open Studios Tour, and the eight participating Dublin artists describe their work and what they’re anticipating on the tour. The International Zucchini Festival is reprised at the Cheshire County Historical Society, and rug expert Peter Pap kicks off the Stories to Share lecture series at the Jaffrey Civic Center. For those seeking new artistic challenges, MAXT offers new classes and workshops, and the Dublin Community Church choir seeks new singers. The Park Theatre offers a full lineup of concerts and movies, and the Monadnock Quilters’ Guild hosts a biennial show
The DubHub announces its usual weekly and monthly programs and events in addition to a MATS Empty Bowls fundraiser, an art opening featuring three local photographers, a cider pressing party, and a Coffee House & Open Mic featuring Union Sound.
Tom Sileo concludes his history of the Leffingwell Hotel, and Cemetery Superintendent Will Elcoate conducts a historical tour of the Dublin Cemetery.
Finally, the Advocate urges its readers to patronize the businesses that advertise in our pages – and keep the newsletter afloat!