Events for March 2018
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Feb 7 - Mar 26    OSHER@Dartmouth Spring Registration is Open!
OSHER@Dartmouth Spring Registration is open! Courses run 2 - 8 weeks in length from March 26 - May 18. Subjects include: Music Appreciation, Songwriting, Far Right's Rise in Europe, Aristotle's Ethics, Fly Fishing, Intro to Travel Photography, George Perkins Marsh, and more! Visit osher.dartmouth.edu/courses to see the full list of offerings. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dartmouth (OSHER@Dartmouth) is a volunteer organization that provides lifelong educational programs year-round for residents in the greater Upper Valley.
Date: February 7, 2018
Website: http://osher.dartmouth.edu/courses/
Location: 7 Lebanon Street, Suite 107 Hanover, NH
Contact: osher@dartmouth.edu 603-646-0154
EMail: osher@dartmouth.edu
Date/Time Details: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM • Fridays: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Registration opens February 7!
Fees/Admission: Course Fees: 8 hours or less: $40 10-12 hours: $60* 14 hours or more: $80* Membership: $105 (valid through June 30, 2019) $70 (valid through June 30, 2018)
Mar 1    Afterschool Adventures for K-2 // Series 4 Begins
For kids who love "doing" science! This is an opportunity to explore science and nature using hands-on experiences and real experiments. We will hypothesize, test, observe, and also use our creativity. Explore a different theme each week!
Date: March 1, 2018
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Website: https://www.montshire.org/programs/detail/afterschool-adventures-doing-science-begins
Location: Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: Thursdays, March 1, 8 and 15 Drop off between 3:15 and 3:30, pick-up at 5:15 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Members $90, non-members $100
Mar 2    Montshire Makers: Motors, Motors, Motors
Motors, Motors, Motors – Learn about some fun things to do with motors and invent your own contraption. Calling all middle school makers: the tinkering studio is open! Come and spend First Fridays exploring new skills and hanging out with friends. Design, create, and build something cool—a robot that draws, an electronic blinky bug, tessellating designs. You’ll have a chance to use your imagination and sharpen your neurons. Sign-up for one session, or all of them, or just drop in. Each month will explore a different topic. For Youth in Grades 6–9, pre-registration encouraged.
Date: March 2, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.montshire.org/programs/detail/montshire-makers
Location: Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: March 2, 6:30-8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Pre-registration Fee: Members: $8, non-members: $10; Registration at the Door: members: $12; non-members: $15.
Mar 3    Take-Apart Day
Ever wonder what’s inside the household appliances you use every day? Join us and explore the “guts” of VCRs, toasters, cameras, and toys. You’ll find gears, cams, linkages, speakers, motors, and other components that work together to form complex mechanical and electrical machines.
Date: March 3, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: https://www.montshire.org/programs/detail/take-apart-day
Location: Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, March 3 12-3pm
Fees/Admission: Free with Museum admission.
Mar 6    Hanover Garden Club: Landscape Design
Layers in our Land: Working with Edges Speaker: Kelsey Haigh, Landscape Designer, Henderson’s Tree & Garden Services Join us on the first Tuesday of the month as we host the popular Hanover Garden Club monthly program series covering a variety of topics related to gardening and natural history of the Upper Valley. No matter where we live there are edges. From the corners of an apartment deck to the meadows that meet the forest edge, they all invite opportunities for enhancing the beauty and function of our spaces. Kelsey Haigh will share ideas for maximizing those underutilized areas by introducing the idea of gardening with layers. He will also include a discussion about native plants and edible landscapes. ?Kelsey Haigh is the Landscape Designer at Henderson's Tree & Garden Services. He has extensive experience working with clients to design, create, and maintain beautiful spaces. With expertise in permaculture design, edible gardens and ecological plant care, Mr. Haigh brings enthusiasm and insight into every project. Free and open to the public. This program series is co-sponsored by the Hanover Garden Club and Montshire Museum of Science. For more information, visit www.hanovergardenclub.org
Date: March 6, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.hanovergardenclub.org/p
Location: Howe Library 13 South Street Hanover, NH 03755
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: March 6, 1 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Mar 6    Montshire Talks: Frankenstein and the Philosophy of Science
Frankenstein and the Philosophy of Science, featuring Michael Ashooh Montshire Talks: Frankenstein200 is a Montshire conversation series that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein”. From a philosopher’s perspective, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein operates on several levels: a philosophical exploration of what it means to be human and the nature of moral responsibility, the nature of science and scientific knowledge—at a pivotal and transitional moment in the history of science—and of the role of the scientist in society. Contextualizing these philosophical and scientific issues helps us see Frankenstein as a fascinating and provocative exploration of questions about human nature and the human condition, the quest for knowledge, and the nature of moral responsibility. Dr. Michael Ashooh specializes in the philosophy of science and explores the context in which Frankenstein was written, and the lasting scientific and moral questions raised by this modern myth. Dr. Ashooh is a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Vermont. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Ledyard National Bank.
Date: March 6, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://www.montshire.org/programs/detail/frankenstein-and-the-philosophy-of-science-featuring-dr.-m
Location: Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 6, 6:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public.
Mar 12    Books and Beyond: Science for Preschoolers
10:15 or 11:30 a.m. This program combines children’s literature and hands-on activities for fun science learning and exploration. Each day features a different book and related science activity. For children ages 3-5 and their parents or caregivers.
Date: March 12, 2018
Time: 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Website: https://www.montshire.org/programs/detail/books-and-beyond1
Location: Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: March 12, 10:15 or 11:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free with Museum admission.
Mar 13    Montshire Talks- Finding Frankenstein: In Search of Mary Shelley
Finding Frankenstein: In Search of Mary Shelley, featuring Amanda Rafuse Montshire Talks: Frankenstein200 is a Montshire conversation series that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein”. Who was Mary Shelley, and how did she compose a myth that would inspire the ages? Finding Frankenstein: In Search of Mary Shelley, a play written by Dawn Brodey and Tim Barrett for the Bakkan Museum, explores the complicated past and legacy of Mary Shelley and the questions her work has sparked for generations. Northern Stage’s Associate Director Amanda Rafuse presents a dramatic reading of this museum theater piece that delves into the life and times of Mary Shelley. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Ledyard National Bank.
Date: March 13, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://www.montshire.org/programs/detail/finding-frankenstein-in-search-of-mary-shelley-featuring-a
Location: Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 13, 6:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public.
Mar 16    Montshire Unleashed: An Evening for Adults
Unleash your curiosity at the Montshire’s evenings for adults. Experience the joy of discovery that comes from a trip to the Museum—at night! Whether it's a night out with friends, a special evening with a date, or a chance to meet like-minded science enthusiasts, there’s lots to explore at Montshire Unleashed. Let whimsy guide your visit as you create giant bubbles or get lost in the foam fountain. Challenge your brain with mind-boggling puzzles at the Solve It! exhibition. Release your inner scientist through guided experiments at the Science Discovery Lab. Or just kick back, relax, and enjoy the food, drinks, and music. Jasper Murdock Ale and wine from the Norwich Inn will be available for purchase, as well as food from the evening’s featured local vendor. Music by DJ Skar. Adults 21 and over only. Sponsored by Mascoma Savings Bank.
Date: March 16, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.montshire.org/unleashed
Location: Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: March 16, 7–9 pm (doors open at 6:30)
Fees/Admission: Members free; non-members $10; presale $8; MCA employees $7.
Mar 20    Montshire Talks: Frankenstein in Text and Image
Tuesday, March 20, 2 & 6:30pm Rauner Library (RESERVATION REQUIRED) 6065 Webster Hall, Hanover NH 03755 Frankenstein in Text and Image, featuring Morgan Swan Montshire Talks: Frankenstein200 is a Montshire conversation series that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein”. Dr. Frankenstein's creation wasn’t always the big, green monster our imaginations conjure up. How did Mary Shelley’s text inspire artists and writers throughout time? Take a field trip to Dartmouth’s Rauner Library to explore the first illustrated edition of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and the works it inspired. See how the image and text of Frankenstein changed over the last 200 years with Dr. Morgan Swan, Special Collections Education & Outreach Librarian. Free- preregistration required. Sponsored by Ledyard National Bank.
Date: March 20, 2018
Website: https://www.montshire.org/programs/detail/frankenstein-in-text-and-image-featuring-morgan-swan
Location: Rauner Library Dartmouth College 6065 Webster Hall Hanover, NH 03755
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 20, 2 & 6:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free- Preregistration required.
Mar 22    Astronomy Homeschool Series
Thursdays, March 22, 29 and April 5 Ages 6-8, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Ages 9-12, 1–2:30 p.m. In this three-part series we will explore the night sky and daytime astronomy. We will consider the earth’s movement as we make a sundial and make observations using shadows. In addition, we will explore the night sky in our Starlab, the Museum’s planetarium. Pre-registration required.
Date: March 22, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Website: https://www.montshire.org/programs/list/category/homeschooler-programs
Location: Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: Thursdays, March 22, 29 and April 5 Ages 6-8, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Ages 9-12, 1–2:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Members $75, non-members $85
Mar 22    Business After Hours at SILO Distillery
Please join us for SILO cocktails, food from Vermont Farmstead Cheese paired with Blake Hill Preserves, Harpoon beer, and amazing raffle prizes from SILO, Simon Pearce, Harpoon, Blake Hill, Vermont Farmstead Cheese and Great River Outfitters.
Date: March 22, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://hartfordvtchamber.com
Location: SILO Distillery 3 Artisans Way Windsor, VT 05091
Contact: PJ Skehan Executive Director Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
EMail: pjskehan@hartfordvtchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 3/22/2018 5:30-7pm
Mar 22    Tri-Chamber Business After Hours at SILO Distillery
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Date: March 22, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Mar 23    Craft & Story Time for Young Children
We will guide you and your child in a simple craft and close the morning with a short puppet story. There will be ample time for exploration and play! For children up to six years of age accompanied by an adult.
Date: March 23, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Website: http://www.uvws.org
Location: Upper Valley Waldorf School
Contact: Lori Parent
EMail: loriparent@uvws.org
Date/Time Details: February 23, 2018, 9:30 - 10:45 am
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
Mar 27    Montshire Talks: Artificial Intelligence and Responsible Design
Artificial Intelligence and Responsible Design, featuring Eugene Santos Montshire Talks: Frankenstein200 is a Montshire conversation series that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein”. In Frankenstein, a creature comes to life to terrorize his creator’s family. What happens when the creature is no longer flesh and bone, but an algorithm? Artificial intelligence is a technology that is advancing at a rapid rate and is helping to speed up innovations around the world. What happens when humans are no longer at the helm of complicated decision making processes? Dr. Eugene Santos, professor at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, explores what exactly artificial intelligence is and can do, and the implications of this technology on society. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Ledyard National Bank.
Date: March 27, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://www.montshire.org/programs/detail/artificial-intelligence-and-responsible-design-featuring-e
Location: Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 27, 6:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public.
Mar 29    HACC Board Meeting
Date: March 29, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Quechee Inn @ Marshland Farms
EMail: pjskehan@hartfordvtchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 3/29/18 8-9:30am
Mar 31    Cardboard City
Become an urban planner and architect as we design, create, and build! Transform the Montshire’s community room into a model city made of cardboard! Create amazing 3D structures out of the simplest tools and materials: cardboard, tape, and scissors. Design, obtain approval from the city planning board, then build your own free-standing structure that will join other buildings, parks, bridges, boats, and busses. It’s a large-scale, participative art/design/architecture project where you are the audience and the creator. Free with Museum admission.
Date: March 31, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.montshire.org/programs/detail/cardboard-city
Location: Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: 802-649-2200
EMail: pr@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, March 31 12-4pm
Fees/Admission: Free with Museum admission.