Weathersfield Weekly Blog, May 31

I cannot believe we are turning another calendar page. June, already? How can this be? I've turned over the garden and laid out the rows. I'm still a little hesitant to put in my seedlings but I'll just have to get-to-it. If I don't do now, I'm sure when I'll get to it. What with the Covered Bridges Half Marathon this weekend, graduations and weddings coming over the next few weekends. Before you know it it will the 4th of July. Why doesn't winter pass this quickly? Oh well, let's get out and enjoy the great weather while we can.

Assignments and Adventures

It was a VERY busy week!

On Tuesday, May 22 I got to meet Agatha Christie. I've read all her novels at least once and it was a treat to meet her. The Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock hosted a Living History Performance by Helene Lang. I covered the event for the Vermont Standard.

More photos of Agatha: CLICK HERE

My review of the event: CLICK HERE

Thursday, May 24, I photographed the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society's PAWS for the Cause Dinner and Auction. I covered the event for the Vermont Standard. There was a silent auction, a live auction, a delicious dinner at the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farms and a Wine Grab!

More photos: CLICK HERE

Here is a video that they showed after dinner: Meet Ozzy!

Lucy Mac always accepting donations! Saturday, I traveled to Woodstock for The Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale. I covered the event for the Vermont Standard. 

More photos: CLICK HERE

Right after the plant sale, I followed the Woodstock American Legion Post 24 around town as they honored Woodstock's fallen soldiers.  I covered the event for the Vermont Standard.

Monday, I hit Fenway Park for the Red Sox/Blue Jays Game. Before the game the Red Sox honored the Gold Star families of Vermont.

David Price

J.D. "Just Dingers" Martinez

Andrew Benintendi

Get Out and About Events

WS/ABS BBQ in Ascutney June 4 at noon at the Weathersfield School. Albert Bridge School students, family and friends will join Weathersfield School students, family and friends for a barbeque. WS Volunteers will also be honored. Bring a colorful blanket. Mr. Rich of YouthBeatz will conduct some drumming sessions too. All are welcome.

Panther Pride Assembly in Ascutney Thursday, June 7 at 1:40 p.m. for more information contact the school 802-674-5400. All are welcome.

Summer Evening with Friends and Neighbors in Weathersfield July 28 6-9 p.m.. The Weathersfield Proctor Library Fund raising committee will host their annual event featuring a silent auction, desserts and appetizers, and music by Jenni Johnson and the Junketeers, who specialize in jazz, blues, and classic tunes. More details to come.

Music and Performances

Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.: Steve Ellis June 1, Ali t June 8; Erik Boedtker June 15..

Taverne on the Square in Claremont. Best Not Broken, June 1 8 p.m..

The Engine Room in WRJ. DJ Synergy June 2 8 p.m..

Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Hambone June 2 9:30 p.m.; Sensible Shoes June 7 7 p.m.; The Roadtrash Band June 9 10 p.m..

Ongoing Events

Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2018: June 5, July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Nov. 27 at the Springfield Humane Society, on Route 143. Cost is $50 for female cat and $40 for male cat. Weathersfield residents may be reimbursed up to $50 for the surgery with a limit of three pets per year. Get your SNAP form from the town office. Please call Springfield Humane Society for an appointment at 802-885-3997.

Senior Exercise Program in Ascutney: Free. Sponsored by RSVP. Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney. Classes are led by Sandy Lemois. If interested call 674-5254 for more information.

Twin State Depression Support Group in Weathersfield. Free peer-led Depression Support Groups to all, the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT (Martin Memorial Hall - downstairs) and the 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm, 7 Morgan Street, Springfield, VT (Turning Point) Both venues are accessible. TwinStateDepressionSupportGroup.org or on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TwinStateDSG/. More information call 802-795-0098

Valley Court Diversion Programs: Volunteers are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield areas to work with low level offenders in the community. The group meets once a month at the Springfield Police Department, your commitment will require about three hours a month. Training is provided. For more information please visit our website at vcdp.org or call Maureen at 281-5213.

Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.

Weathersfield Parks and Recreation Hikes:Sunday, June 10 2 p.m. "Walk Inside a Glacier"; Saturday June 23 9:30 a.m. "The B-29 Crash Site"; Saturday, June 30 9:30 a.m. "The Ancient Hemlocks"; Saturday, July 21 9:30 Cathedral Rocks; Sunday, July 29 11:30 a.m. "To The Cabin"; Sunday, Sept. 2 9:30 Crown Point Road; Saturday, Sept. 15 5 p.m. Ferry Road and the Connecticut River; Saturday, Oct. 6 8 a.m. Ascutney Mountain; Saturday, Oct. 20 9:30 a.m. Cooks Pond Road; and Saturday Oct. 27 9:30 a.m. Perkinsville Lower Valley.


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Have anything you want included in this news and events column? Email Nancy at photosbynanci@comcast.net two weeks prior to your event.