Hanover, NH, Norwich, VT and neighboring towns

Part 2: Community Resources

historic Shaker village and herb garden, founded in 1793. Offering tours, workshops, Shaker-inspired gifts, as well as dining and accommodations in the Shakers 1841 Dwelling House. 632-4346, chosen.vale@valley.net

frequently-changing special exhibitions, plus permanent collection including an important set of ancient Assyrian reliefs, European and American paintings, prints, and sculpture; and an extensive collection of ethnographic art; free admission. 646-2808, hood@dartmouth.edu, www.dartmouth.edu/~hood. (See also "Artventures" for children, page 11.)

hands-on exhibits and programs on science, natural history, nature, animals, and astronomy; 110 acres of nature trails; summer programs.  (802) 649-2200, montshire@montshire.net, www.montshire.org

community choral and instrumental group studies Bach cantatas; no auditions or performances; all are welcome. Joan Snell, 643-3347.

is  a group of auditioned singers. To audition, or to book a concert, contact Linda Ide at 802/785-2898.

The following Dartmouth music groups perform for the public: Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble, Chamberworks Series, Dartmouth Chamber Singers, Dartmouth Glee Club, Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra, Dartmouth Wind Symphony, Gospel Choir, Vaughan Recital Series (free), and World Music Percussion Ensemble. 646-2422 (box office, mailing list), www.hop.dartmouth.edu

the oldest community/college chorus in the country; focuses on extended major works of the 18th to 20th centuries. Sue Ann Evans, 863-6067.

a professional ensemble of musicians from Boston and points north; performs regularly at Hopkins Center. Deborah Solomon, 643-2195, deborah.solomon@valley.net

group rehearsals open to all. Jody Diamond, 448-8837.

unauditioned adult chorus. Becky Luce, 448-5165, becky.luce@valley.net

volunteer community band open to all ages; performs year-round in parades, summer concerts, nursing homes, etc. Earl Strout, (603) 795-4587.

for men who enjoy barbershop music; weekly singing, competitions, and local concerts. For further information, visit the chapter's website at www.nedistrict.org/ncchordsmen

Revels performances are seasonal celebrations  and events to encourage understanding and appreciation of traditional music, dance, ritual and other art forms through the medium of participatory theater and communal celebration.  See:  http://www.revelsnorth.org/aboutrevels.html

open to all musicians, weekly practices; year-round concerts and events. Carole Blake, (802) 295-3864.

meets monthly to play in recorder consorts; newcomers welcome. Barbara Prescott, 643-9345.

offers instrumental and choral groups for adults and children; serves as a resource center for local musical activities; publishes local musical events and a directory of local music teachers. Bob Mark, (802) 649-8266 or Louis Cornell, (802) 333-4882.

offers various services for foster care, post-adoption, and family advocacy and support. (802) 649-1400, www.caseyfamilyservices.org

offers family counseling, prevention services for teens, adoption services, parenting and family life skills support, advocacy, summer camp for disadvantaged kids, and integrated home-based services. www.cfsnh.org. info@cfsnh.org. 298-8272. ParentLine warm-line: (800) 640-6486.

offers programs for pregnancy and new babies (nurse visits and support); fatherhood (activities and support groups; family support (play groups, parenting skills, resources); food and nutrition; and children's health (help with sick children)-and much more. Mary King, 448-1597, mary.king@hitchcock.org

provides assistance and education to families with young children at low or no cost; activities include playgroups, parent educational programs, home visits, counseling, etc. (802) 649-3268, the.family.place@valley.net

program of the NH State Library providing information resources for families with children, especially children with special needs. 271-7931, (800) 298-4321, frc@library.state.nh.us, www.state.nh.us/nhsl/frc

provides funding for a variety of special extra activities for the local schools. Kathy Snyder, (802) 649-2914.

a volunteer home visitor program offering help to anyone who may be expecting or have a newborn. Pat Martin, 448-1597, pat.a.martin@hitchcock.org

residential, outreach and vocational services for pregnant and parenting youth. 448-5339. hannah.house.inc@valley.net

coordinates a wide variety of volunteer opportunities at all three Hanover Schools, 643-2784.

sponsors events such as a spring Multicultural Day at the Montshire Museum and a summer Family Camp for multicultural families (including families that are multicultural through adoption). Toni Hover, (802) 763-2121, toni.hover@valley.net

(1) PTO at the Ray School, Chris Pressy-Murray (795-2065) and Jayne Johns (643-9315); (2) Parents Circle groups at the Richmond School, Susan Finer 643-6040; (3) ASAP (Alliance of School and Parents) at the High School, Carrie Brown (643-4950) and Marshall Krumpe (643-2763); (4) Hanover High School Council (decision-making body, not a student council, includes community members and HHS students): Marilyn Blight (643-3431, ext. 230)

provides free information, education, and support for pregnancy and parenting. Susan Edwards, 650-7860, prc@hitchcock.org

offers full range of support for fathers, including discussion groups, workshops, and seminars. Rick Edwards, 448-1597.

local chapter of national organization dedicated to eradicating human rights violations and protecting prisoners of conscience worldwide; mounts international letter-writing campaigns and petitions. James Tierney, 643-4696.

nationwide Christian movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision-makers. Paul Manganiello, (802) 649-3828.

Bernie Benn, 643-5058.

a national, grassroots, nonpartisan, political organization; members (both men and women) are committed to making democracy work by promoting informed citizen participation in government. www.uppervalleyleague.org; email: voterinfo@uppervalleyleague.org

Dave Cioffi, 643-5234.

serves as a catalyst for teaching, research, and deliberation about public policy and civic leadership; organizes and supports academic programs for students and faculty, and public programs for the campus and local community. 646-3874; www.dartmouth.edu/~rocky/events

engages in local actions to help solve global problems (such as peace, justice, and the environment) through the United Nations. Bill Jackson, 448-5240.