Weathersfield Weekly Blog, January 23
Winter Storm Sunday, January 20, 2019
Super Blood Wolf Moon
I hope everyone saw the Super Blood Wolf Moon Sunday night. It was wicked COLD outside but the lunar eclipse was amazing.
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You know it’s a winter weekend in Vermont when you are: watching the snow fall outside, watching football on TV; looking through seed catalogues to make your seed order; and looking over the town’s proposed budget to be voted on at March town meeting.
News You Can Use
Weathersfield select board and town news: The select board was scheduled to meet on Monday, Jan. 21 to approve the proposed FY2020 budget and approve the articles for town meeting ballot. Voters will be asked to approve $1,003,402 for the general fund ($912,461 to be raised by taxes), $1,224,522 for the highway ($947,777 to be raised by taxes), $261,512 for the solid waste department, and to borrow over five years (two articles) $250,000 for the Center Road paving project and $160,00 for a new grader. A petition from town citizens was delivered to the Town Clerk, with the required number of signatures, stating “Shall the Town vote to spend $265,070-of which $245,070 to be raised by taxes, for a new Municipal Fire Department for Fiscal year 2019-2020? This petition would remove funding for the municipal fire department out of the town general fund and place it in this separate article for voters approval. In three other articles, voters are being asked to approve $1,000 for the Weathersfield Center Meeting House, $12,100 for the Visiting Nurses and Hospice of Vt and NH and $1,500 for Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA). All these articles and the final budget were to be reviewed and approved by the select board at Monday’s meeting. More information about the select board and the town contact Town Manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626 or townmanager@weathersfield.org.Weathersfield School news: The school recently announced that art teacher Caitlin Flanigin will not be returning in February. Michelle Jarvis, long term art sub, will cover until the end of the year. The position is being advertised on "School Spring" and has been posted the WSESU. The school is looking for people to serve on the interview committee. For more information school news, please call the school at 674-5400.
Adventures and Assignments
Montshire Unleashed
On Friday night, January 18th, the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont opened its door to an adult-only evening of exploration; over 21’s have the run of the museum for over two and one half hours. Montshire Unleashed is in its seventh year and is growing in popularity. About 150 people attended Friday night’s event.
On Friday night, January 18th, the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont opened its door to an adult-only evening of exploration; over 21’s have the run of the museum for over two and one half hours. Montshire Unleashed is in its seventh year and is growing in popularity. About 150 people attended Friday night’s event.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Full report: My BLOG
Tubing at Ascutney Outdoors/Ascutney Trails
On Saturday, Jan. 19 Ascutney Outdoors opened their Tubing Park at Mount Ascutney. 110 people attended opening day. According to advisory board member Shelley Seward they have 25-adult sized tubes and 10-children sized tubes for use on the hill. Lift tickets are given out at the Ascutney Outdoors Center and a “tuber” can purchase six ride tickets for $10, which can be shared. Children must be at least 42” tall to tube. The 500-foot tubing lift runs Saturdays from noon until 4 p.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Sundays noon-4p.m. (weather permitting). More information may be found at https://www.ascutneyoutdoors.org/
On Saturday, Jan. 19 Ascutney Outdoors opened their Tubing Park at Mount Ascutney. 110 people attended opening day. According to advisory board member Shelley Seward they have 25-adult sized tubes and 10-children sized tubes for use on the hill. Lift tickets are given out at the Ascutney Outdoors Center and a “tuber” can purchase six ride tickets for $10, which can be shared. Children must be at least 42” tall to tube. The 500-foot tubing lift runs Saturdays from noon until 4 p.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Sundays noon-4p.m. (weather permitting). More information may be found at https://www.ascutneyoutdoors.org/
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Get Out and About Events
Dinner to Remember in Perkinsville, Saturday Jan. 26 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. The Hidden Kitchen at the Inn at Weathersfield is hosting a cooking on how to create a Valentine Dinner for tow (or one if you want leftovers) Menu includes: spinach salad with ginger glazed scallops, duck breast with tart cherry sauce, French lentil ragout, Choux pastry two ways Gougere, dessert cream puff pastry and learn how to make ice cream. Call (802) 263-9217 to reserve your spot.Roast Beef Suppers of 2019 in Hartland at the Brick Church. Six consecutive Saturday nights beginning Jan. 26-Feb. 23 4:30-6:30 p.m. or until the roast beef runs out. $15 for all you can eat...roast beef, green beans, cole slaw, mashed potatoes, homemade rolls and homemade pie.
Chinese Take-Out Cooking Class in Perkinsville, Saturday, Feb. 2 10:30-1 p.m.. The Hidden Kitchen at the Inn at Weathersfield is hosting a cooking class by Denise Atland. Learn to make: shrimp toast, Vietnamese style soup with soba noodles, veggies with peanut paste, Sweet and Soup Pork, General Tao Chicken, Fried Rice & Soy-ginger Edamame Salad. Call (802) 263-9217 to reserve your spot.
Spaghetti and Alfredo Pasta Dinner in Ascutney, Saturday Feb. 2 doors open at 5 p.m.. Pasta dinner to benefit Ascutney Volunteer Fire Association. Dinner includes pasta, salad, rolls, homemade desserts and beverage. Adults $10, under 10-$5. Take out available.
Ninth Annual Chocolate Tasting in Springfield on Saturday, Feb. 2 noon-4 p.m... Visitors will be able to sample fine chocolates and chocolate confections from: Aroma Catering, Daily Chocolate, Heritage Bakery, Inn at Weathersfield, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Red Kite Candy, Springfield Food COOP and the Vermont Country Store, a Shaw’s cake featuring a historic photo of the 1907 Bank Block, where VAULT resides today and more. The Chocolate Tasting is free, donations are greatly appreciated. VAULT is located at 68 Main Street in downtown Springfield, next to the Copper Fox Restaurant. For more information call 802-885-7111 and visit www.galleryvault.org.
Fondue Night in Ascutney Saturday, Feb. 9 5;30 p.m. The Weathersfield Proctor Library is hosting a Fondue party with appetizers, main course samples and desserts. For more information call 802-674-2863.
Mama Mia’s Pasta Dinner in Reading Sunday, Feb. 10 4-7 p.m. at the Reading Elementary School Route 106.The RES PTO invites you to Mama Mia's Pasta Dinner. $8 per adult, $5 per child (under 5 free) $20 for a family, bring a container if you want take-out. The Valentines Basket Raffle is also happening. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. This year’s basket themes are: Arts & Crafts, Fuzzy Wuzzy, Bakery Bliss and Ice Cream Social All children have Raffle tickets to sell and they will be available to purchase at the dinner.
Music and Performances
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. Jan. 25 Peter Neri; Feb 1. Steve Ellis.The Engine Room in WRJ. Jan. 26 Heartless Rocks 9 p.m.; Feb. 1 The Conniption Fits 9 p.m.; Feb. 3 Super Bowl party 5 p.m.; Feb 27 Girls Night Out 8 p.m..
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Jan 30 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival 7 p.m.; Jan. 31 The Three Musketeers 10 a.m.; Feb 1 Moondance; Feb 8 Lula Wiles; Feb 9 Mike McDonald’s Comedy Extravaganza; March 14 The Very Hungry Caterpillar 10 a.m.; march 17 John 5 and the Creatures 7p.m.; April 12 A sick Day for Amos McGee 10 a.m.; April 18 Stand Up America-50 years of Jethro Tull; May 17 Dan Zanes and Claudia Eliaza 10 a.m.; Keb’ Mo’ June 16.
Reading Winter Concert Series in Reading at Robinson Hall Saturday Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. The newly formed concert series continues with Dave Richardson performing. $10 adults, under 15 free. Refreshments served. Spencer Lewis is scheduled to perform on March 9.
Skinny Pancake in Hanover NH. Jan. 25 Barika 9 p.m., Feb, 2 Green Mountain Roots 8 p.m., Feb 8 Oliver the Crow/Hoot and Holler 7 p.m..
Taverne On The Square in Claremont. No listing at press time.
Windsor Station in Windsor. Jan. 25 Mister Burns and the Hounds 9:30 p.m., Jan. 22 Papa Greybeard 10 p.m., Jan. 24 Miss Guided Angels 7 p.m., Jan. 25 Mister Burns and the Hounds 9:30 p.m., Jan 26 Adwela and the Uprising 9:30 p.m., Jan. 29 Mowgli Giannitti 6 p.m..
Ongoing Events
AARP Tax-Aide Program in Ascutney Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at Martin Memorial Hall 5259 Route 5 call 802-885-3933 for more information.Food Assistance:
Ascutney Union Church Food Cupboard in Ascutney 5243 Route 5 Saturdays 9-10 a.m. call 802-674-2484.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2019: Feb. 19, April 30, May 28, June 18, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept.24, Oct. 29, and Nov. 26 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
Have anything you want included in this news and events column? Email Nancy at photosbynanci@comcast.net two weeks prior to your event.