a brief guide to local resources for dhmc residents ... brief guide to local resources for dhmc...

A brief guide to local resources for DHMC residents, fellows,

and their families

WELCOME, PARTNERS! Welcome to DHMC and the Upper Valley! Anyone who is a significant other or spouse of a DHMC resident or fellow is considered to be a “DHMC partner.” You have access to many aspects of the DHMC and Dartmouth community (e.g., certain educational events, special discounts). Your resident or fellow will be busy getting adjusted and may not always remember to tell you (or know) what your options are. The DHMC House Staff & Partners Network is here to help you get connected to the community. The DHMC House Staff & Partners Network is a volunteer group of partners and spouses, working together with the GME Office and the House Staff Association dedicated to improving the quality of life of residents, fellows, and their families. From helping new partners find local employment to hosting social events throughout the year, we help people adjust to life in the Upper Valley. One of the resources we provide is this guide. In this document, previous partners share information about daily life, shopping, recreation, child care, and more. Whether you are interested in academics, families, social events, cultural activities, athletics, or community service, you will find an opportunity waiting for you here. We also have a community website and mailing list through Yahoo! groups. Our website is constantly being updated with more links, guides, and announcements for upcoming partner events. Be sure to visit the site and sign up as a member: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dhmcpartners

Although the information presented in this guide and on our website has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable, the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center makes no guarantee as to, and assumes no responsibility for, the correctness, completeness or sufficiency of such information or recommendations. We are not intending to endorse one service over another and we may have missed things! We are continuing to add new listings and tips passed along from our partner members. If you find a resource or event that you would like included for next year, please feel free to send us a note! We look forward to meeting you. Welcome! DHMC HOUSE STAFF & PARTNERS NETWORK [email protected]

Life in the Upper Valley * DHMC House Staff & Partners Network 2

Table of Contents

DAILY LIFE General Links ..................................................................................3 Airports..........................................................................................3 Auto Rental.....................................................................................3 Cell Phone Companies ......................................................................4 Cleaners and Laundromats................................................................4 Electric Companies...........................................................................4 Errand Services ...............................................................................4 Hotels and Motels ............................................................................5 Oil and Propane Companies...............................................................6 Public Transportation Options ............................................................6 Recycling........................................................................................7 Taxi Cabs .......................................................................................7 Television, Cable, Satellite ................................................................7 Vehicle Registration ......................................................................7-8

FITNESS CLUBS, YOGA, & SPAS .........................................................9

RESTAURANTS............................................................................ 10-13

SHOPPING AND STORES Shops at DHMC .............................................................................14 Groceries................................................................................. 14-15 Shopping Malls and Plazas ......................................................... 15-16 Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories .....................................................16 Hair and Beauty ....................................................................... 16-17 Home and Garden..........................................................................17 Paint, Wallpaper, Flooring Materials ............................................. 17-18 Gardening, Landscaping, Greenhouses..............................................18

ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL LIFE Art Galleries/Museums....................................................................19 Tourist Attractions .................................................................... 20-21 Movies .........................................................................................21 Music ...........................................................................................21 Theater ........................................................................................21 Video Rental .................................................................................21

RECREATION Outdoors ......................................................................................22 Golfing .........................................................................................22 Horseback Riding...........................................................................22 Ice Skating ...................................................................................22 Skiing ..........................................................................................23 Hikes ...........................................................................................23

CHILD CARE / SCHOOLS After School Program & Day Care................................................ 24-25 Schools & Colleges.................................................................... 25-26

MISCELLANEOUS .............................................................................27


DAILY LIFE General Links Lebanon: www.nhliving.com/towns/lebanon/link.shtml Hanover: www.hanovernh.org/ Grantham: www.eastman-lake.com/grantham.html Eastman: www.eastman-lake.com/news.html Airports Lebanon Municipal Airport, West Lebanon, NH 5 Airpark Road, West Lebanon NH 03784 603-298-8878 Manchester Airport, Manchester, NH www.flymanchester.com Burlington International Airport, Burlington, VT www.vermontairports.com/btv.html Bradley Airport, Hartford, CT www.bradleyairport.com/home/home.php Logan Airport, Boston, MA www.loganairport.com/ Auto Rental Thrifty Car Rental 93 Beswick Dr., White River Junction, VT www.thrifty.com

Flanders & Patch, Inc. Ford Rentals Miracle Mile, Lebanon, NH 802-295-6611 / 800-847-4389

North Country Auto, Rental & Shuttle Rte. 4/The Miracle Mile, Lebanon, NH 603-448-0538 / 800-488-3039 [email protected]

Hertz Rent-A-Car Labombard Rd., Rte 120, Lebanon, NH 603-448-0634 / 603-448-3770 www.hertz.com

Budget Lebanon Airport, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-5009 / TDD: 800-826-5510 www.budgetnewhampshire.com

Avis Lebanon Airport, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-7753 / 800-831-2847 www.avis.com

Enterprise 1 Glen Road, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-0218/800-736-8222 www.enterprise.com

National Car Rental Lebanon Airport, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-5701/800-227-7368 www.nationalcar.com


Cell Phone Companies Cellular One 1-800-934-3996 www.celloneusa.com

Unicel 267 Plainfield Road, West Lebanon, NH 1-800-GO-CELLULAR

Sprint/Nextel 1-800-SPRINT1 603-224-9230

Verizon 1-800-256-4646

Cleaners and Laundromats College Cleaners 9 Allen Street, Hanover, NH 603-643-2303

Lebanon Laundromat 20 Mechanic Street, Lebanon 603-448-9847

One Clean Place 377 Miracle Mile, Lebanon, NH 603-448-6494

College Cleaners Inc 12 Centerra Pkwy, Lebanon, NH 603-643-2360

Kleen Dry Cleaners Main: K-Mart Shopping Plaza Branches: West Lebanon, Lebanon, Hanover, NH; White River Junction, VT

Electric Companies Granite State Electric, Lebanon, NH 603-443-4200 www.nationalgridus.com/granitestate/

Green Mountain Power Corporation 888-835-4672 www.gmpvt.com

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative 603-536-1800 www.nhec.com

Errand Services The Complete Errand Run by founder Lynn Sudlow. Shopping of all types; pick up and drop off of prescriptions, library books, videos, etc.; post office and bank errands; house-tending; driving cars to be serviced, inspected, cleaned; bringing pets to vet or groomers; other types of errands. Pricing: Fees for the services provided by The Complete Errand are based upon the length of time required performing your errands or tasks. Hourly fees include mileage, travel time and our excellent service. Bonded and Insured, accepts Visa and MasterCard, Confidential M-F 8am-6pm 603-298-6129, 603-298-5290 (fax) [email protected] www.CompleteErrand.com


Hotels and Motels Best Western Route 5, White River Junction, VT 802-295-3015

Located at the Junction of I-89 & I-91, Exit 11 on I-91. King and Queen beds, cable TV, indoor heated pool, fitness center, outdoor picnic tables and grills, 10% discount for AARP and AAA Members.

Hampton Inn Route 5 , White River Junction, VT 802-296-2800

Located at intersections of I-89 and I-91 in White River Junction, VT. Deluxe continental breakfasts, indoor heated pool and fitness center, data ports, in-room coffee makers. Group rates available.

Days Inn, Lebanon, NH 603-448-5070

Off I-89 at Exit 18, head North on Rt. 120. Complimentary continental breakfast.

Fire Side Inn Airport Rd, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-5906

Exit 20 off I-89. Free shuttle services from airport available. Free breakfast buffet during week. Indoor pool, lounge, restaurant, fitness center. Coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board in rooms.

Marriott Residence Inn 32 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 603-643 4511 Marriott Courtyard 10 Morgan Dr, Lebanon, NH 03766 (603) 643-5600

Both one and two bedroom suites available. Televisions in living area as well as the bedroom. Full access to swimming pool, indoor spa and Sport Court. Continental breakfast buffet daily. Located just 1 mile from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, this hotel’s guest rooms and suites each have deluxe bedding and the latest in hotel technology including complimentary high speed internet access.

Hanover Inn , Hanover , NH 03755 (800) 443-7024 or 603-643-4300

Small luxury hotel located in center of Hanover, overlooking Dartmouth campus. Quaint, antique furniture, two restaurants, room service.

Trumbull House Bed & Breakfast 40 Etna Road, Hanover , NH 03755 (800) 651-5141 or 603-643-2370

I-89 to Exit 18. Go north on Route 120. In 0.7 miles turn right onto Etna Road. In 2.2 miles take the right fork onto Etna Road and the B&B is 0.3 miles on the left. Luxury country lodgings with five spacious bedrooms, each with private bath. Sumptuous breakfasts. In-room cable TV/VCR, internet access and office center. Located on 16 acres with swimming pond, basketball half-court and trails linking to the Appalachian Trail.

* Some of these hotels and motels will offer discounted rates to medical residence. If not, ask if they have AAA, Diner’s Club, a Dartmouth College or Medical Center rate, or other discount you may take part in! ** There are also quite a few B&Bs in the area. Check www.bbonline.com for local listings.


Oil and Propane Companies Irving Oil Corporation 103 Glen Rd, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-8190 800-639-3039

Agway Heating Oils Church St, Norwich, VT 802-649-1140 www.agwayenergy.com

Johnson & Dix 877-367-5349 www.jdix.com Suburban Propane 603-448-4708

Perry’s Oil Service Main Street, Bradford, VT 802-222-9211 www.perrysoil.com

* Mention you are a DHMC household for discounts! Call in the summer to lock in rates. Public Transportation Options Dartmouth Coach 90 Etna Rd, Lebanon, NH

Lebanon Terminal Hours: M-Sat: 5:00am-6:00pm & Sun: 7:00am-6:00pm Several locations. In NH: Hanover, Lebanon, New London; in MA: Boston and Logan Airport. The location in Boston takes you right to South Station where you can catch the red line of the “T” (Boston’s subway) as well as other bus lines and Amtrak. The coachline from Hanover is the first location for departure to Boston, and returns as late as 9:30pm from Boston’s South Station daily. No reservations are required. 603-448-2800 www.dartmouthcoach.com

Concord Trailways 7 Langdon Street Concord, NH

Shuttle that runs to Boston from the Manchester, NH and Concord, NH. Also trips to Maine and the Lakes Region of NH. 603-228-3300 www.concordtrailways.com

Advance Transit Wilder, VT

Offers public bus schedule at flag stops located throughout the area, including Dartmouth, DHMC, and West Lebanon. 802-295-1824 www.advancetransit.com

Amtrak White River Junction, VT

For Station Information Only Call: 802-295-7160 For Reservations & Schedules: 800-USA-RAIL www.amtrak.com

Vermont Transit and Greyhound White River Junction, VT

Shuttle service throughout New England, NY, and Quebec. VT—802-295-3011, NH—603-643-2128 www.vermonttransit.com


Recycling City of Lebanon Recycling Center Lebanon Sanitary Landfill For use by residents of Lebanon, Hanover. Must have sticker to use Trash Center. For recycling, no sticker is required. Obtain a free sticker at Lebanon City Hall, or if a Hanover resident, at Hanover Town Hall. Route 12A (Past Applebee’s Restaurant), West Lebanon, NH 603-298-6487 Hours: M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pm; Sat., 8:30 am - 2:00pm Taxi Cabs Big Yellow Taxi In NH: 603-643-TAXI (8294) In VT: 802-281-8294

Apex Car Service 603-252-8294 [email protected]

Upper Valley Taxi In NH: 603-443-1555 In VT: 802-281-8294

Waldo’s Taxi 802-283-7623

Television, Cable, Satellite Command Antenna Service Route 4, Woodstock, VT 802-457-1946

StarQuest Communications Route 5, Norwich, VT 802-649-1721

Comcast (formerly Adelphia) 866-660-6137 www.comcast.com

Pegasus Satellite Television 888-285-1928 www.peggattv.com

Vehicle Registration New Hampshire Miracle Mile Plaza, Route 4, Lebanon, NH 603-448-5408 Open M-F, 8:15am to 4:15pm for vehicle registration only. M, Tu, W, 8:15am to 4:15pm or driver’s license only. Transfer driver’s license within 60 days of move to New Hampshire. No examination required, bring previous license and car registration when applying for license. (Insurance Company covering your car might require that you register within 30 days of your move.) Eye test and license check from previous state. Register car with your town clerk, rates vary according to vehicle. Eligible drivers may also register to vote at the same time. It is recommended you bring an INTERNATIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE if you are coming here from another country. Please see the municipal clerk in your town and then contact the State Department of Motor Vehicles in Concord (603-271-2372).


New Hampshire Insurance: Insurance is not mandatory in New Hampshire, although it is hoped that responsible drivers will carry at least the minimum limits of liability insurance. The minimum limits on a NH policy are $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, $25,000 property damage, with $25,000/$50,000 uninsured motorists coverage and $5,000 medical payments. Even though coverage under normal circumstances is not mandatory, if you are involved in an accident, DUO or other incidents, you may be required to get insurance in order to keep your license valid, and provide proof of coverage for 3 years to the State on an SR-22 form. Keep in mind that should the incident happen in Vermont, your driving rights in Vermont can be suspended until such time as you provide that state with the required SR-22. You will be personally be liable for all costs and damages related to an at-fault accident if you do not have insurance. Vermont Vermont Mobile Unit – an alternative to going all the way to Montpelier: The American Legion Hall, 36 Main Street, White River Junction, VT www.aot.state.vt.us/dmv/ABOUTUS/OFFICES/OFFICESWhiteRiverJct.htm Open every other Monday & Tuesday and, every other Wednesday (except scheduled holidays). M, 9:00am – 3:45pm; Tu, 8:30am – 3:00pm; W, 9:00am - 3:00pm Montpelier DMV 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 802-828-2000 Open M, Tu, Th, F, 7:45am-4:30pm, W: 7:45am-6:00pm License must be obtained within the time frame rule of the state where you lived before moving to Vermont. The amount of time could be anywhere from ten days of employment to sixty days. If you are from the U.S.: You will need to take an eye exam at the mobile unit and show your current state driver’s license and your social security card. If you are from outside the U.S.: You will need to take an eye exam and written and road driver’s tests and show your current driver’s license and your social security card. To register your car, you must have all paperwork in order when you arrive at the mobile unit. This unit will not give 60-day temporary plates. Bring your car title, registration, mileage, the correct address of any lien-holder, and proof of taxes in any previous state. You must also have a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) verification. If you choose to get VIN verification before coming to Vermont, the verification must be done by a state police officer and the paperwork must include their signature and badge number. Vermont Insurance: Liability insurance is mandatory in the State of Vermont! You will be required to show proof of this coverage when getting a driver’s license and each time you have your vehicle inspected. If you are stopped on the road by a police officer, you will be required to show your insurance card. If you do not have your card with you, you will have 15 days in which to produce it as evidence of coverage that include the date you were stopped. If you do not have insurance, but are a resident of Vermont, you will be fined $100 and will have two points assigned to your driving record. The minimum limits for liability in Vermont are $25,00 per person, $50,00 per accident, $10,000 property damage, with uninsured motorists’ coverage of $50,000/$10,000 property damage.


FITNESS CLUBS, YOGA & SPAS Dartmouth Gym As a spouse of a Dartmouth or DHMC employee you can become a member. Newly renovated with more machines and the latest equipment. Classes too. Alumni Hall, Wheelock Street, Hanover, NH 603-646-3284 athletics.dartmouth.edu/facilities/athfacilities.html Ancient Healing Arts Offers Iyengar, Ashtanga, Anusara, and ISHTA yoga. 2 Whippleplace, Suite 2, Lebanon, NH 03766 603-442-9540 www.ahayoga.com Carter–Witherall Building Association (CCBA) Great center for families. Child care available. Nonprofit recreation center. Offers many classes, cardio equipment and weights, as well as a pool. 1 Taylor St, Lebanon, NH 603-448-6477 www.ccba-leb.com River Valley Club (in Centerra Park) Aerobics classes, spinning, pilates, yoga, step, swimming pool access (indoor and outdoor), women-only training area, climbing wall, and cross country skiing. Child care available 7 days a week, steam rooms, personal training, and massage therapy. 33 Morgan Dr., Lebanon, NH 603-643-7720 www.rivervalleyclub.com Anytime Fitness 66 Benning Street (Next to Benning Street Bar & Grill), West Lebanon, NH 603-298-6770 [email protected] The Workout Studio The Junction Marketplace, White River Junction, VT 802-296-8309 www.theworkoutstudio.com

Upper Valley Yoga Yoga in vinyasa-ashtanga traditions. Also offers Mommy and child and pre-natal yoga. 312 Main Street, Norwich, VT 802-785-4052 www.uppervalleyyoga.com


RESTAURANTS The Upper Valley overflows with restaurants despite relatively small and far-between urban areas. Note: Friday night is the big dining-out night . If you want to eat at a restaurant on Friday, get there by 5pm or you may not be able to shoehorn in. This is just a small sample of restaurants in the immediate Upper Valley area. Be sure to check out our website for listings of restaurants in the greater New England area, including Burlington, VT, Manchester, NH, and Boston, MA, as well as Montreal! groups.yahoo.com/group/dhmcpartners/links/ Bakeries Lou’s Restaurant 30 South Main Street, Hanover , NH 603-643-3321 Allechante Main & Elm Streets Norwich, VT 802-649-2846 Baker’s Studio 7 South Main Street, White River Jct, VT 802-296-7201

King Arthur Flour Route 5 South Norwich, VT 802-649-3881 www.kingarthurflour.com Pane e Salute 61 Central Street Woodstock, VT 802-457-4882

In Hanover 5 Olde Nugget Alley Nugget Alley 603-643-5081 Bagel Basement 6 Allen Street 603-643-2245 Boloco Main Street 603-643-0202 www.boloco.com Canoe Club Main Street 603-643-9660 www.canoeclub.us Dirt Cowboy Cafe 9 Main Street 603-643-1323

EBAs 5 Allen Street 603-643-6135 Hanover Inn Wheelock and Main Street 603-643-4300 www.hanoverinn.com India Queen 44 South Main Street 603-643-6900 Jewel of India 27 Lebanon Street 603-643-2217 Lou’s Restaurant 30 South Main Street 603-643-3321


Mai Thai 44 South Main Street 603-643-9980 Molly’s Balloon 43 South Main Street 603-643-2570 Murphy’s on the Green 11 South Main Street 603-643-4075 Ramunto’s Brick & Brew 9 South Street 603-643-9500

Rosey Jeke’s Cafe 15 Lebanon Street 603-643-5282 Stinson’s Village Store 2 Allen Street 603-643-6086 Zins Wine Bistro Wheelock and Main Street (at The Hanover Inn) 603-643-4300

Other casual dining Gusanoz Miracle Mile, Lebanon, NH 603-448-1408 www.gusanoz.com Margaritas Centerra Park, Lebanon, NH 603-643-8800 www.margs.com Peking Tokyo 45 Hanover Street, Lebanon, NH 603-448-3888 Salt Hill Pub & Café 2 W Park, Lebanon, NH 603-448-4532 Village Pizza 45 Hanover Park, Lebanon, NH 603-448-2772 North End Pub New London, NH 603-526-2875 www.northendpub.com Flying Goose Brewery 40 Andover Road New London, NH 603-526-6899 www.flyinggoose.com

Little Red Baron Parlin Air Field Newport, NH 603-863-1302 4 Aces Diner Bridge Street, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-6827 Koto Japanese 288 Plainfield Road, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-6890 Lui Lui’s Powerhouse Mall, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-7070 Seven Barrel Brew Pub Route 12A, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-5566 Yama 96 Main Street, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-5477 Benning St Bar & Grill 66 Benning St West Lebanon, NH 603-298-6688


Bradford House of Pizza Main Street (Route 5) Bradford, VT 802-222-4533 Colatina Exit Main Street (Route 5) Bradford, VT 802-222-9008

Tip Top Café 85 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 802-295-3312 Harpoon Brewery 336 Ruth Carney Drive Windsor, VT 802-674-5491

$$ dining Jesse’s Tavern Route 120, Lebanon, NH 603-643-4111 Three Tomatoes Trattoria 1 Court St., Lebanon, NH 603-448-1711 Alden Country Inn Lyme, NH 603-795-2222 www.aldencountryinn.com Inn at Pleasant Lake Pleasant Street New London, NH 603-526-6121 Millstone Restaurant 74 Newport Road New London, NH 603-526-4201 Peyton Place Restaurant Main Street Orford, NH 603-353-9100 Barnard Inn 5518 Route 12 North Barnard, VT 802-234-9961 Perfect Pear Cafe Main Street Bradford, VT 802-222-5912

Skunk Hollow Tavern Brownsville Road Hartland, VT 802 436-2139 Carpenter & Main Main Street Norwich, VT 802-649-2922 www.carpenterandmain.com Norwich Inn and Pub Main Street Norwich, VT 802-649-1143 www.norwichinn.com Fire Stones US Route 4 Quechee, VT 802-295-1600 Parker House 1792 Quechee Main Street Quechee, VT 802-295-6077 Quechee Inn (Marshland Farm) Quechee Main Street Quechee, VT 802-235-3133 www.quecheeinn.com Simon Pearce Restaurant Quechee Main Street Quechee, VT 802-295-2711 www.simponpearce.com


Como Va 1 South Main Street, White River Junction, VT 802-280-1956 Windsor Station Restaurant Depot Avenue Windsor, VT 802-674-2052 www.windsorstation.com Juniper Hill Inn 153 Pembroke Road Windsor, VT 802-674-5273 www.juniperhillinn.com/dining.htm Bentley’s Woodstock Center Woodstock, VT 802-457-3232 www.bentleysrestaurant.com

Prince & Pauper 24 Elm Street Woodstock, VT 802-457-1818 www.princeandpauper.com Woodstock Inn 14 The Green Woodstock, VT 802-457-1100 www.woodstockinn.com


SHOPPING AND STORES Shopping at DHMC Au Bon Pain Bank Of America (also ATM) Cravin’s Country Market Dartmouth-Hitchcock Optical Shop DHMC Pharmacy (2 of them)

Forget-Me-Not Florist Pink Smock Gift Shop Sbarro’s Pizzeria Wheelock Travel Inc.

Groceries Note: Local Farmer’s Markets are great for fresh produce in summer and early autumn. The biggest two are in Norwich and Lebanon. Check out times by going to the Valley News Calendar website: www.vnews.com/calendar/calendar.htm Dan & Whit’s General Store Norwich, VT Their motto is “If we don’t have it, you don’t need it.” The groceries are expensive when compared to the supermarkets but you don’t go there to shop, you go to Dan & Whit’s for gossip. Also: wines, garden and farm supplies, clothes, hardware, kitchenware, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, flea powder, shelf paper and winter boots. Coop Food Store 2 locations: Hanover 45 South Park Street 603-643-2667 M-Su: 8:00am – 8:00pm

Lebanon 12 Centerra Parkwa 603-643-4889 M-Su: 7:00am – 9:00pm

A dizzying selection of some items, such as wines, hard-to-find or out of season fruits and veggies, ethnic foods, bulk foods and seasonings. Become a member and get a cut of the profits. Website has education classes, recipes, weekly specials, etc. www.coopfoodstore.com Lyme Country Store Lyme, NH 603-795-2213 Shaw’s Supermarkets 2 locations, one on each side of Rte 12A on the strip in West Lebanon, NH Large produce selections, good fish, open at all hours of the day and night. Price Chopper Route 12A, West Lebanon, NH. In the Wal-Mart Plaza, lit like Times Square and featuring a startling array of specialty food areas, including its own sushi bar. Open 24 hours. Etna General Store Etna Rd., Etna, NH It carries your “staple” food: Flour, sugar, milk, butter, soda, juice, soup, chips, cookies, etc. You can also rent videos there, however, and the local post office is right behind it.


BJ’s Wholesale Club Route 12A, West Lebanon, NH Bulk savings on fresh, frozen, and prepared foods. Upper Valley Food Co-op 193 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 802-295-5804 Asian Super Store 24 Hanover St., Lebanon, NH 603-448-6550 Off the Lebanon Green, provides good selection of international foods. Shopping Malls and Plazas Upper Valley Shopping Plaza Route 12A, West Lebanon, NH JC Penney, Kohl’s, Kay-Bee Toys, Sears, Hallmark, Olympia Sports, CVS Pharmacy (open late), Coconuts. Shaw’s Supermarket, Fashion Bug. K-Mart Shopping Plaza Route 12A, West Lebanon, NH House of Fabrics, Pay-Less, Ritz Camera, House of the Blues, Chili’s Restaurant and TJ Maxx, Newbury Comics, Sportsshoes, Pro Optical. Power House Mall Route 12A, West Lebanon, NH Rare Essentials, Belleza (hair salon), Boddicker’s Photo Studio, The Mill Toy Works, Clay’s Clothing and Clay’s Women (Plus sizes), EMS, Lui Lui’s, Homescapes, Phoenix Rising (women’s), Elli Star (women), The Artifactory, and LL Bean. University Mall Burlington, VT Burlington is about 1.5 hours up Route 89N and has some great malls and a wonderful downtown walking mall. Go to Church Street during the holidays! Mall of New Hampshire Manchester, NH A VERY large indoor shopping mall. There are also several other malls around Manchester, including the Bedford Mall, which is within 5 miles of the Mall of New Hampshire. Manchester is about an hour and a half south on Route 93. Lakes Region Factory Stores Tilton, NH Over 50 outlet shops with good selection and convenient parking, about an hour away. North Conway Outlets North Conway, NH About a 2-hour drive to North Conway outlets, on the way to Mt. Washington.


Rockingham Park Mall Rockingham, NH. A LARGE indoor shopping mall. About 1-1/2 hours away. Exit 1 off of 93 South in NH. Steeplegate Mall Concord, NH Pheasant Lane Mall Nashua, NH Lots of plazas around the mall area. South towards Manchester, then Route 3 to Nashua. Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories In Hanover Bella’s, women’s apparel, great dresses, shoes, and accessories. Folk, men's and women's clothing, gifts from around the world. Gap, men’s and women’s apparel. Hanover Outfitters, great high-end outdoor gear including IPEX and Patagonia. Juliana’s, women’s apparel, designer tops and jeans. Omer & Bob’s, great biking, skiing, and tennis clothes and gear. Rare Essentials, women’s apparel, evening wear, suits, and jewelry. Rosey Jeke’s, men’s and women’s designer apparel, jeans, antiques, and accessories. Talbot’s, women’s apparel, suits and petites. Zimmerman’s, sport and outdoor gear, a North Face store. In West Lebanon EMS, men’s and women’s outdoor apparel, shoes and outdoor gear. Giggles, children’s apparel and accessories. LLBean, men’s, women’s and children’s apparel. Phoenix Rising, women’s designer apparel, including Eileen Fisher and Isador & Co. Rugged Bear, children’s apparel. In Norwich The J List, women’s accessories and designer pajamas, children’s apparel. Zuzu’s, great one-of-kind pieces, quirky jewelry and bags. Other Farm-way, in Bradford, VT, great store for outdoor/active clothing, huge shoe selection. Fat Hat, in Quechee, VT, women’s apparel and hats for men and women. Hair & Beauty In New Hampshire Belleza, Powerhouse Mall, West Lebanon, NH, 603-298-7630. Colonial Barber Shop, 1 Glen Rd, West Lebanon, NH, 603-298-5171. Hanover Barber Shop, 30 South Main Street, Hanover, NH, 603-643-5425. Hilde's Salon Vienna, 80 South Main Street, Hanover, NH, 603-643-4260. Janz, 272 Hanover Street, Lebanon, NH, 603-448-2226. Makin’ Waves, 34 South Main Street Hanover, NH, 603-643-1244. River Valley Club, Centerra Park, 33 Morgan Drive, Lebanon, NH, 603-643-7720. Supercuts, 200 South Main Street, West Lebanon, NH, 603-298-8320.


In Vermont Classy Cuts and Tans, 40 Currier Street, White River Junction, VT, 802-295-3900. La Mirage, 225 Maple Street, White River Junction, VT, 802-295-7346. Hair Trends, 4 Waterman Place, Quechee VT. 802-295-6150. Home and Garden Dulac’s Building and Hardware 14 Baxter Court, Lebanon, NH 603-448-1772 Willing to pre-cut lumber, glass, and plastics for small jobs. Fogg’s True Value and Building Supply Route 5 South, Norwich, VT 802-649-2958 Bills itself as more quality and service-oriented than other building supply stores. Hanover True Value School Street, Hanover, NH 603-643-2308 UPS and Fed Express counter, newly renovated and expanded. LaValley’s Building Supply Colonial Plaza, Route 12A, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-5641 or toll free 1-888-393-2553 Large and varied selection, wheelbarrows, seeds, soils and lawn furniture. Kitchen/Bath design center. Will rip lumber to your specifications. Patronized by professional builders. Home Depot 296 Plainfield Road West Lebanon, NH 603-542-4471 Newly opened. Large hardware, houseware, and gardening supply store. There’s also another store in nearby Claremont, NH. Paint, Wallpaper, Flooring Materials The Home Decorating Store and Main Street Paint 51 Main St., West Lebanon, NH 603-298-8596 Carpet Mill 187 Mechanic Street, Lebanon, NH 603-448-3902 Large, in-stock showroom plus hundreds of remnants. Oriental rugs, dhurries, custom area rugs. Very friendly, helpful. Free estimates.


Bridgeman’s Fine Home Furnishings Miracle Mile (Rte 4), Lebanon, NH 603-448-2510 Complete home interior decorating and design service. Carpets and rugs. Free delivery. Sherwin Williams 7 Martin Drive, behind Denny’s and off of Route 12A, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-8710 June paint sale offers best buys on paint. Also sells wallpaper, carpet, vinyl flooring. Upper Valley Equipment Rentals 8 Bridge Street, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-8744 Homeowner’s equipment, painting. Gardening, Landscaping, and Greenhouses Cedar Circle Farm Pavilion Road (off Rte 5), East Thetford, VT 802-785-4104 Full selection of bedding plants, flowers, herbs, perennials, vegetable plants. Sells produce starting in the spring, as well as cut flowers, pick-your-own strawberries and pumpkins. Open May through October. Emerson’s Gardens 19 Spencer Street, Lebanon, NH 603-448-1455 Five greenhouses. Sells annuals in spring and house plants and cut flowers year-round. FTD florist. In business since 1921. Longacre’s Nursery Center 220 Mechanic Street, Lebanon, NH 603-448-6110 Trees, evergreens, flowering shrubs, annuals and perennials, fruit trees, house plants, concrete patio blocks, bricks, stones, birding supplies, house plants, just about anything you can imagine. Twin State Sand and Gravel Elm Street, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-8705 Washed sand, gravel, crushed stone, topsoil. Will deliver.


ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL LIFE Art Galleries/Museums American Precision Museum Tools and Technology, Special exhibits 196 South Main St., Windsor, VT 802-674-5781 www.americanprecision.org/ AVA Gallery 11 Bank Street, Lebanon, NH 603-448-3117 Cornish Colony Gallery and Museum 112 Rte. 12A, Cornish, NH 603-675-5000 The Enfield Shaker Museum 24 Caleb Dyer Lane, Enfield, NH 03748 603-632-4346 www.shakermuseum.org Hood Museum of Art Dartmouth College Campus, Wheelock Street, Hanover , NH 603-646-2808 www.hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu McGowan Fine Arts 10 Hills Ave., Concord, NH 603-225-2515 Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road, Norwich, VT 802-649-2200 www.montshire.org Vermont Toy and Train Museum Quechee Gorge Village Route 4 Quechee, Vermont 05059. ( PO Box 730 ) Phone: 800-438-5565 ext. 106. Other galleries: Check the Yellow Pages for the myriad galleries in the Upper Valley. There’s a sizable colony in the Woodstock, VT area, The Hanover Historical Society in Hanover, NH, etc. Make sure you also visit Dartmouth College’s Baker Library and ask a Librarian for directions to the Jose Clemente Orozco Murals. Orozco was commissioned to paint these during the Great Depression as part of the Works Progress Administration. The murals map the direction of how civilization, from its roots, has become industrial from not being so at all. If there is one thing you do while you’re here do this! Check it out at: www.dartmouth.edu/~library/Orozco/


Tourist Attractions As you drive along the highways any official rest stop can provide you with information on enough attractions to fill every summer of your life. A big hit with everyone is the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory in Waterville, VT. Quechee Gorge, Quechee, VT Picnic areas, trails and campgrounds. Major tourist trap. Beautiful in fall but swarming with visitors. Try mid-spring. Killington Resort Scenic Gondola & Chair Lift Rides 741 Killington Road, Killington, VT Mountain rides, June - October. Great way to see the leaves. Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site Cornish, NH 603-675-2175 Former home of American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Many of his works are featured, and the first floor of the house is filled with original furnishings and antique reproductions. There are hiking trails throughout the wooded area of the property. www.sgnhs.org/ Simon Pearce Glass Blowing and Pottery Quechee, VT See artists at work, buy their wares or enjoy dining in the restaurant. www.simponpearce.com Billings Farm & Museum Rte. 12, Woodstock, VT 802-457-2355 Explore this first-class working dairy farm, and get comfortable with its famous Jersey cows, sheep, and Percheron horses! Many family-centered programs and events. www.billingsfarm.org Castle in the Clouds Moultonborough, NH 800-729-2468 Built by Thomas Plant in 1913, this mansion showcases some of his prescient home appliance inventions, such as a self-cleaning oven and intercom system. This 5,200-acre mountaintop estate overlooks Lake Winnipesaukee. Hike the grounds that boast of waterfalls, sculpted granite rock and impressive views of the Ossipee Mountains. www.castlesprings.com Shelburne Museum U.S. Route 7, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne, Vermont 05482 802-985-3346 Founded in 1947, one of the nation’s most eclectic museums of art, Americana, architecture, and artifacts. Over 150,000 objects spanning four centuries. Outstanding collections of folk art, decorative arts, tools, toys, textiles, and transportation vehicles are exhibited in tandem with paintings by artists such as Monet, Manet, Cassatt, Degas, Andrew Wyeth, Thomas Cole, Winslow Homer, Grandma Moses, and many others. www.shelburnemuseum.org Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT


802-748-2372 Home of VPR’s “Eye in the Sky” weather office. Excellent exhibits and art collections. www.fairbanksmuseum.org/visitor.cfm The Fort At No. 4 267 Springfield Road, Rte. 11, Charlestown, NH 888-367-8284 Hands-on museum featuring a reconstructed 18th century village on the Connecticut River. www.fortat4.com Movies Claremont Five Star Cinema: 603-542-0400 Entertainment Cinemas in West Lebanon: 603-448-6660 Nugget Theatres in Hanover: 603-643-2769 Woodstock Town Hall Theatre: 802-457-2620 Music The Canoe Club 27 South Main St., Hanover , NH 603-643-9660 Eclectic live music, jazz, country Benning St Bar & Grill and Club Electra 66 Benning St, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-6688 Karaoke, live music

Shenanigans 94 Bowling Ln White River Junction, VT 802-296-5853 Live music including rock and country.

Theatre Claremont Opera House: 603-542-4433 Hopkins Center For The Arts: 603-646-2422 Lebanon Opera House: 603-448-0400 New London Barn Playhouse: 800-633-2276 Northern Stage: 802-296-7000 Video Rental Hollywood Video Rte. 12A in West Lebanon, NH Videomax 103 Hanover St., Lebanon, NH

VideoStop 73 S. Main St. Hanover, NH 89 Main St., West Lebanon, NH Rt. 5 South, White River Junction, VT


RECREATION Sports and athletics in the Upper Valley ... There is certainly no lack of availability. Besides the obvious facilities associated with Dartmouth College—tennis courts, squash and racquetball courts, indoor swimming pool and indoor and outdoor tracks—some of the country’s best skiing, both downhill and cross country, is right outside your door. If you’re into hiking, you’ve come to the right place, with the White Mountains just an hour away. Outdoors Outdoor activities are what set this place apart from most other programs. As members of the DHMC house staff you’re eligible to join the Dartmouth Outing Club, which offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and camping. Wilderness cabins are available for rent for about $5.00 a night. They have extensive information and maps on trails, rivers, mountains and lakes of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. The Dartmouth Bookstore offers 25 Walks in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region. For those more adventurous, there is The White Mountains Guide, which describes most trails. The Ledyard Canoe Club offers kayak, canoe rentals and lessons. Join the Dartmouth Rowing Club for about $40. and sign up for sculls from 7am to 6pm during the summer months. Polo matches are held in Quechee, VT during the summer. (These matches are so great! Especially when you get to go onto the field yourself to help ‘stomp the divots’!) There are several intramural teams associated with the college and DHMC, from basketball and hockey in winter to softball and soccer in the summer. The Dartmouth Yachting Club provides sailing lessons and use of their boats on Mascoma Lake for a low price. Explore New Hampshire’s backwoods on Dartmouth’s Outer Grant by joining the Dartmouth Outing Club. Finally, the Flying Club offers airplane flying lessons at a reasonable fee. Golfing Several excellent golf courses in the area—including one at Dartmouth. Or try the Lake Morey Country Club. It’s Exit 15 off of Rte. 91 North. Carter in Lebanon is an inexpensive 9-holer, at Exit 19 off Rte. 89, left toward Lebanon, first turn to your right. The John Cain course in Newport, NH is 30 minutes south on Rte. 89. Horseback Riding Kedron Valley Stables, Woodstock, VT, 802-457-1480 Lessons, Trail Rides, Carriage Rides, etc… Prices range from $30 and up! Dartmouth College Riding Center, Morton Farm, Etna, NH, 603-646-3508. They hold annual horse shows which riders may partake in! Quite the adrenaline rush! Ice Skating Try Occum Pond or Thompson Arena, or Campion Rink on Rt. 10 in Hanover, NH. Ice skate rental available thru the Ski & Skate Center located at Occum Pond, 603-646-2440.


Cross Country Skiing Woodstock Ski Touring Center, South Rd., Woodstock, VT, 802-457-6674 Hanover Golf Course, Hanover, NH, with cross country ski rental, 603-646-2440 Quechee Inn at Marshland Farms, 1119 Quechee Main, Hartford, VT, 802-295-3133 Norsk at Lake Sunapee Country Club, Rte. 11, New London, NH Downhill Skiing Below are just some of the more popular places. Each morning the local radio stations announce a listing of ski conditions for most of the ski areas in Vermont and New Hampshire. Rentals of ski equipment may be made at Dartmouth Skiway in Hanover. Dartmouth Skiway, Hanover, NH Only 15 minutes away. Two lifts, reasonably priced. Well groomed, no waiting line. 603-795-2143 Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe, VT 75-minute drivel. Crowded on weekends, good quality. One of the larger ski areas. Killington Ski Area & Summer Resort, Killington, VT 40-minute drive. Crowded on weekends, but the best slopes for the shortest drive. 800-621-6867 Ascutney Mountain Resort, Brownsville, VT 30 minutes away, a nice drive and a beautiful mountain. 802-484-7711, 800-243-0011 Sunapee Mountain Resort, Newbury, NH Take Exit 12A off 89 South and follow the signs. Ragged Mountain An hour away. Lessons, ski and snowboard rental, cafeteria, etc. A nice laid back place to spend the day. Numerous slopes, wonderful people. It is definitely worth the drive. Hikes You can rent snowshoes, crampons for hiking or climbing at the Dartmouth Outing Club. Velvet Rocks - East of Hanover, a 2-4 mile hike, from the SE corner of Chase Field. Dartmouth Skiway - On the Appalachian Trail. Holt’s Ledge has a great view. Smarts Mountain - From Goose Pond. A 7-mile round trip, great 360 degree view. Mt. Mooselauke - 4,800 feet tall. A solid 1-hour plus hike. Best view close to Hanover. Mount Washington, Killington, Franconia Ridge, Mt. Mansfield, Camel’s Hump and Mt. Ascutney are also great places. Check out the Lebanon Recreation Department at 603-448-5121 for a listing of hikes and parks in the area.


CHILD CARE / SCHOOLS Child Care Programs Child Care Project Chris Pressey-Murray, Coordinator 171/2 Lebanon Street, Hanover, NH 603-646-3233 www.Dartmouth.edu/~ccp * Bureau that lists licensed childcare. Children’s Center of the Upper Valley Kathy Stocker, Director 178 Mechanic Street, Lebanon, NH 603-448-1615 Cradle and Crayon Brenda Danielson, Director 72 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 603-646-4252 Dartmouth College Child Care Center Jeff Robbins, Director 21 Reservoir Road, Hanover, NH 603-643-4490 * Eligible if at least 1 parent is works for at least 20 hrs/wk at Dartmouth College. Dartmouth-Hitchock Child Care Center Lori Harris, Director 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 603-643-6504 * Inquire early, always a waiting list. The Children Care Center in Norwich Allison Colburn, Director 75 Montshire Road, Norwich, VT 802-649-1403 First Steps Preschool Carmen Laros, Director 16 Airport Road, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-5876 Hanover Nursery School Barbara Roth, Director Valley Road Extension, Hanover, NH 603-643-3315 Kendal Child Care Center Tammy Piper, Director 80 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 603-643-8900

Green Mountain Children’s Center Sharon Miller-Dombroski, Director 92 Farmview Drive, White River Jct, VT 802-296-2296 * Opening White Mountain Children’s Center in Claremont, NH soon. Hampshire Cooperative Nursery School 104 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 603-643-4640 members.valley.net/~HCNSpreschool Kids Time Katy Jenks, Director 27 High Street, Lyme, NH 603-795-2031 La Petite Crech Nicole Leonard, Director (infants) Joan Valentine, Director (toddlers) 5 Summer Street, Hanover, NH 603-643-0451, 603-643-9075 Lyme Nursery School Kate Cook, Director P.O. Box 91, Lyme, NH 603-795-4567 Maple Leaf Day Care Ron Koeppel, Director PO Box 148, Thetford, VT 802-785-2074 Twin River Children’s Center Larry Blais, Director 76 Seminary Hill, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-7405 CCBA Preschool Program Eileen Urquehart, Director 1 Taylor Street, Lebanon, NH 603-448-6477 MIMO Day Care Leli Matines, Director 226 Heater Road, Lebanon, NH 603-448-5749


Montessori Discovery School Elise Thayer, Director 44 Maple Street, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-7226 Norwich Nursery School Bobbye Donohue, Director PO Box 126 Emerson Court, Norwich, VT (802)649-1804 Beginnings Ann Richardson, Director Mt. Lebanon School 5 White Ave, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-8202 Head Start Giovanna Lepore, Area Coordinator Sue Morretti, Lead Teacher 13A Romano Circle, West Lebanon, NH 603-298-8039

Grafton Area Head Start Pam Grinley, Coordinator PO Box 881, Enfield, NH 603-632-9209 *income based eligibility changes annually Toddlers Morning Out (3 and younger) Ginni Balch, Program Director Cindia Randall, Administrative Director Church of Christ 40 N. College Street, Hanover, NH 603-643-6747

Helpful notes: Ask around! Your best bet is always to drop in at a preschool and observe the teachers. Also check out the Tuck Partners webpage for more great ideas: mba.tuck.dartmouth.edu/pages/clubs/partners/tuck_kids.htm Public Schools Dresden School District SAU 70 (Hanover, NH; Norwich, VT). Superintendents’s Office: 603-643.6050 members.valley.net/~SAU70/ Hanover High School 603-643-3431 Frances C. Richmond Middle School 603-643-6040 Bernice A. Ray Elementary School 603-643-6655 Marion Cross Elementary School, Norwich, VT 802-649-1703 Lebanon School District SAU 32. Superintendent’s Office: 603-448.1634 www.lebanon.k12.nh.us Lebanon High School 603-448.2055 Lebanon Junior High School 603-448.3056 , Hanover Street School 603-448.2945 Mt. Lebanon School 603-298-8202 Sacred Heart Public School 603-448.4657 School Street School 603-448.4536 Seminary Hill School 603-298.8500 Lyme School District SAU 76 Superintendent’s Office: 603-795-4431 Barnes-Plain Elementary School 603-795-2125


Mascoma Valley Regional School District, SAU 62 (Enfield, Canaan, Grafton, Dorchester & Orange, NH) Superintendent’s Office: 603-632-5563 Mascoma Valley Regional High School 603-632-4308 Indian River Middle School 603-632-4357 Enfield Elementary School 603-632-4321 Canaan Elementary School 603-523.4312 Hartford, VT School System Superintendent’s Office 802-295-8600 Hartford High School 802-295-8610 Hartford Memorial Middle School 802-295-8640 Hartford Career and Technical Center 802-295-8630 Elementary Schools:

Dothan Brook 802-295-8647 Wilder 802-295-8655 White River Junction Quechee 802-295-8665 Ottauquechee School 802-295-8654

Rivendell Interstate School District SAU 78 (Orford, NH; Bradford, VT) Superintendent’s Office: 603-353-2170 Orford Elementary and High Schools 603-35.4321 Website: www.rivendellschool.org Private Schools Cardigan Mountain School, 603-523-3510 Estabrook Christian School, 603-298-8475 Kimball Union Academy, 603-469-2000 Mid-Vermont Christian School, 603-295-6700 Open Fields, 802-785-2077 Thetford Academy, 802-785-4805

Montessori Discovery School 603-643-2828 Crossroads Academy, 603-795-3111 Oliverian School, 603-989-5105 Upper Valley Wa1dorf School, 802-295-2496 Mascoma Co-operative Preschool 603-632-5655 Norwich Nursery School, 802-649-1804 Hanover Nursery School, 603-643-3315

Colleges and Universities Dartmouth College, 603-646-1110 Lebanon College, 603-448-2445 NH Technical College, 800-837-0658 Granite State College, 603-448-6797

Community College of VT, 802-295-8822 VT Technical College, 802-728-1000 VT Law School, 802-763-8303 Franklin Pierce College, 603-298-5549


MISCELLANEOUS Events Calendars: Valley News—local paper features a nice week’s worth of updated events. Thursday provides ideas for weekend planning, and Sunday’s calendar contains a listing of exhibits. www.vnews.com/calendar/calendar.htm Apple Orchards The area provides a variety of orchards where each autumn you can pick your own apples, or your own pumpkins. Try Poverty Lane Orchards in Lebanon. At Riverview on River Road in Plainfield you can watch cider being pressed, or take a horse-cart ride through the trees. Route 5 - Vermont A leisurely spring, summer or autumn ride up Route 5 from White River all the way up past Newbury will take you an entire day, or longer, and yield a wide variety of diversions: maple syrup stands in the spring, dairy farms, orchards, the antiques market at Ely, as well as passing through some beautiful scenery. You’ll be amazed at how often Route 5 becomes Main Street as you pass through small towns. Tunbridge World’s Fair Every year in September this tiny hamlet in central Vermont becomes the site of a giant country fair and carnival. 9/16-9/19/2004 Tunbridge Fairgrounds 1-800-889-5555 www.tunbridgefair.com Vermont Activities: www.virtualvermont.com/calendar/central.html New Hampshire Activities: www.visitnh.gov/events.html

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