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Family-Friendly Activities

Creative Pursuits

Pumpkin Carving

Celebrate Halloween with a Jack-O-Lantern! Join the Hanover Inn Chefs for hands-on instruction on the latest pumpkin carving techniques. Learn how to create intricate, creative pumpkin designs and amaze your neighbors with your skills! Pumpkins, candles and carving tools supplied. Register Now!

October 17 from 11am to 2pm – Hanover Inn, Terrace

Graphic T-shirts

Take a plain white T-shirt, embellish it with paint, fabrics, fusibles...be original! Ages 8-12. Sign up on the college After Hours Web site.
Cost: $20.

Outdoor Activities

Hiking

The After Hours hiking club's next event is planned for Mt. Moosilauke. This hike includes a visit to Ravine lodge afterwards. Please email Jason.Vallee@hitchcock.org or Peter.Schmitt@dartmouth.edu for details.

  • September 26 - Moosilauke and Ravine Lodge

Rail Trail Geocaching Hike

Come join us for an easy, two-hour hike along the rail trail beginning in Lebanon at the Riverside Drive parking area. Along the way, we will be doing some geocaching which is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. For more information on geocaching, visit: http://www.geocaching.com. A lunch location will be determined by the group. Please e-mail Pete.Schmitt@Dartmouth.edu for directions and to sign up.

  • October 31 at 10am

Travel

New England Patriots vs. New York Jets

Join us and Milne Travel for the New England Patriots vs. New York Jets football game on Sunday, November 22nd at Gillette Stadium. Cost is $215 per person and includes Milne escort, transportation, family-friendly tailgate party and a seat in section 335, top 3 rows between 10-20 yd line. Please sign up by Oct. 28th by emailing Rachel.N.Keyser@hitchcock.org Please pay by Nov. 1st. Payment instructions will be emailed to you upon reservation. Your reservation will be confirmed once payment is received.

  • November 22nd - Depart Milne Travel, Airport Road, Lebanon at 9:15 AM Arrive at Gillette Stadium at 1pm for tailgate party. Game starts at 4:15pm. Depart 30 minutes after game ends.

Day Trip to NYC

Three trips are planned for New York City this fall and holiday season. By far, NYC is the most popular trip we offer so sign up early by e-mailing Rachel.Keyser@Hitchcock.org Cost: $55 per person. All trips depart from DHMC Lot 9 at 5am and drop off in NYC near Bryant Park.

  • October 24
  • December 5
  • December 19

Cultural Events

Gospel Brunch

Co-sponsored by the First Friday Networking Committee

Enjoy a delicious brunch at the Hanover Inn before heading over to the concert by the Dartmouth Gospel Choir which features both traditional and contemporary gospel music. This group is directed by vocalist/keyboardist Walter Cunningham who will attend the brunch and provide an introduction to the concert. The cost for this event is $10 which is due in advance. Register Now!

  • November 8 at 12:30pm – Hanover Inn

Employee Appreciation Games

Football Game Dartmouth vs. Colgate

All DHMC and Dartmouth College Employees can purchase special $5 game tickets (50% off!) for themselves, family and friends. Employee Appreciation Day tickets also entitle employees and their guests, who have employee day tickets, to attend a pre-game tailgate party taking place behind the south end zone of Memorial Field. The tailgate party begins at 12:30pm and includes free food and beverages, live radio, and youth entertainment. Employee Appreciation Day tickets can be purchased in person at the Dartmouth Athletic Ticket Office located in the Berry Sports Center by Friday, September 18 or at Memorial Field on game day. You will be required to show your employee ID at time of purchase.

  • September 19, tailgate party at 12pm; kick-off at 1pm – Memorial Field

Dartmouth Appreciation Games

Athletics is offering tickets for the following games for College and DHMC employees and their families for 50% off!! Tickets can be purchased in advance in person with an Employee ID at the Athletic Ticket Office located at the Berry Sports Center, or at the main entrance of Burnham Field on game day.

  • November 7 – Soccer Doubleheader vs. Cornell. Men’s game at 4pm; Women’s game at 6:30pm

Last Updated: 10/22/09