Our Guide to Thanksgiving Week!

For the Vibrant Upper Valley Communities in Which we Live

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Saturday, November 19th

Meet a Mayflower Passenger, Thetford Century Community Association Building

Two Showings: 10:30-11:30 & 6-7, Admission by donation

It is the year 1627 and Goodwife Elizabeth Hopkins speaks about her journey on the Mayflower. Hear about the Harvest Feast of 1621, the precursor to our modern day Thanksgiving.

https://sites.google.com/view/tccavt/home?authuser=0&pli=1

 

Annual Fall Bazaar, First Baptist Church of Lyme Center, 177 Dorchester Rd, Lyme, NH

The Annual Fall Bazaar At the Lyme Center Baptist Church Offers handicrafts, white elephants, food items, books, and more for the holidays

 

36 Annual TAAA Holiday Craft Bazaar, Thetford Academy

9-2:30

Over 60 vendors, free horse drawn wagon rides, wood fired pizza & more!

https://thetfordacademy.org/2022/11/taaa-to-host-36th-holiday-craft-bazaar/

 

Still Need a Turkey?

Pasture raised turkeys in Etna, NH, never frozen, organic field, $6/lb

Contact: Call or Text: 603-306-2443

Bubolic.co@gmail.com

 

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults, Howe Library, Hanover, NH

1:00-4:30, Mayer Room


Registration is required.  Email Jared Jenisch at jared.jenisch@thehowe.org to sign up or with any questions. 

Curious about the resurgence of interest in Dungeons and Dragons and other role-playing games?  Looking for others to play with?  Check out our new adult D&D group! This is a regular, ongoing group which is open to all, 18 and older.  No experience necessary. 

 

Mending the Spaces Between, Norwich Historical Society, Norwich, VT

Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Don’t miss your last chance to see this thoughtful exhibit. A vandalized Bible in the Norwich Historical Society Collection provides opportunities to reflect and contemplate how we can learn from the past.  22 artists & poets respond to questions about how we can mend our world, find ways to listen and work together.

 

Norwich Community Dance, Tracy Hall, 300 Main St.

5:30-9

Explore the community and meet new people socially and/or professionally with the Upper Valley Young Professionals Group Meetup at the Norwich Community Dance

 

Joseph Keckler, Main Street Museum, WRJ, VT

7:30-11, $10 admission

The imitable Joseph Keckler leads a night of operatic storytelling, pop culture and cosmic punk. Opening acts include The Time Live Magazines and Tyler Griffin.

https://www.facebook.com/events/853000805722696

 

Belly Dance, Live on Stage, Mascoma Community Auditorium

7:30 pm, tickets at tix@ginadances.com

 

Pop Up Party! Junction Arts & Media 5. S Main Street White River Junction, VT

6-9 pm, entry is free

Join us at JAM for a Pre-Thanksgiving Pop Up Party featuring karaoke, music by LiveMixKings, and food from Fulla Flava Jamaican Jerk!

 

Sunday, November 20th

Hanover’s 30th Annual Turkey Trot, Dartmouth Green

Registration deadline Nov 19th 3 pm,

The final Race in the Upper Valley Running Series

Run Now and Gobble Later! Who’s ready for #FEASTMODE?! 
Register for the 10K or 5K Turkey Trot Race!

Stateline Sports Gift Cards and Turkeys to the top male & female finisher from each race!
Raffle for all registered participants. Food Drive to support the Upper Valley Haven. 
Race Day Registration & Bib pick up from 10:00 am until 11:30 am.
Registration and check on the Dartmouth Green.
Both races begin at 12 pm.
Pre-Registration: $20
Same Day: $30

https://visittheuppervalley.uppervalleybusinessalliance.com/events/details/hanover-s-30th-annual-turkey-trot-14107

 

Live Music with Brooks Hubbard, Harpoon Brewery, Windsor, VT

4-6 pm

Join us on Sunday, November 20th from 4PM – 6PM at the Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden for live music with Brooks Hubbard! He will be performing on select Sundays through the winter!

 

Chamber Music Concert, Billings Farm

2-3 pm, purchase tickets over the phone - call 802-457-2355 and press 0

Program

“Sunrise” Quartet Op. 76 No. 4 (1797-98) ~ Joseph Haydn
Italian Serenade (1887) ~ Hugo Wolf
Quartet in E minor, Op. 44 No. 2 (1839) ~ Felix Mendelssohn

https://billingsfarm.org/events/music-at-the-museum-november/

 

Monday, November 21st

Chess Club for Kids, Howe Library

5-6:30

Kids in grades 2-8 can drop in for chess.  

 

Wednesday, November 23rd

Etna Library Annual Pie Sale, Etna, NH

Please consider donating a pie! Pies can be dropped off on Tuesday, November 22 between 9am-4pm, or on Wednesday, November 23 between 8-9am. If you'd like to donate a pie but can't make any of these times, please let us know and we'll try to accommodate your schedule.

Pies are $15 each and can be paid for using cash or check.

 

Latham Tavern Thanksgiving Dinner, Dowds Country Inn, Lyme, NH

11:30-6 pm

SEATINGS AT 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. $32 PER PERSON, $16 PER CHILD. CALL 603.795.9995 TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE. FULL BAR SERVICE OFFERED. 

 

Friday, November 25th

Billings Farm Celebrates Thanksgiving! Billings Farm, Woodstock, VT

10-4, included with admission

Join in the farm’s 19th century Thanksgiving celebrations – today will be make your own mini apple pie from 10-3, along with lots of other themed activities & festivities, including s’mores & hot coco.

https://billingsfarm.org/events/music-at-the-museum-november/

Live Music, Anonymous Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church

Lebanon on the Green

7:30 – Sam Robbins, 8:15 -The Rough & Tumble, 9:00- Jaded Ravins

Enjoy Live Musical Performances in Lebanon!  The Anonymous Coffeehouse is a unique entertainment venue for the Upper Valley. Each show features 2-3 musical acts performing 35 or 50 minutes.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Day

Driving Podcast by the Norwich Historical Society includes Abenaki history in the local area.

https://norwichhistory.org/podcast-driving-tours/

 

Saturday, November 26th

Billings Farm Celebrates Thanksgiving! Billings Farm, Woodstock, VT

10-4, included with admission

Join in the farm’s 19th century Thanksgiving celebrations –  make your own mini apple pie from 10-3, along with lots of other themed activities & festivities, including s’mores & hot coco.

https://billingsfarm.org/events/music-at-the-museum-november/

 

Sunday, November 27th

Billings Farm Celebrates Thanksgiving! Billings Farm, Woodstock, VT

10-4, included with admission

Join in the farm’s 19th century Thanksgiving celebrations –  make your own mini apple pie from 10-3, along with lots of other themed activities & festivities, including s’mores & hot coco.

https://billingsfarm.org/events/music-at-the-museum-november/