Weathersfield News April 15 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News April 15, 2015
Perhaps Spring has finally Sprung. We pulled out 18 taps and
boiled twice last week yielding one gallon of fancy grade syrup. I can actually
see the whole pea fence and in some spots bare ground in my garden. I was even
tempted to open our windows but I'm not quite there yet. I did grilled a couple
of tuna steaks on Saturday but that was due more to a power outage than Spring-like
weather.
Backyard Maple syrup: http://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2015/04/backyard-maple-sugaring-today-we-boil.html
I enjoyed another arts-filled weekend by attending a concert
at a friend's house in Manchester
VT. Billsville House Concerts ."
Saturday night, he and his family welcomed a singer/songwriter from Northampton MA
More images from Heather Maloney: http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Heather-Maloney/Billsville-Concert/
Sunday, I went to see "Alice in Wonderland" performed by the
City Center Ballet at the Lebanon Opera House. What a production. The dancers
were spot on and scenery and costumes-absolutely magical. Kudos to City Center
Monday was Opening Day at Fenway Park Boston and New England are riding high so far with the stellar play
of the Boston Red Sox. I say this cautiously as we are only a few games into
the season but everyone in Red Sox Nation is hoping for another last-to-first
run for the boys. Go Sox!
More Opening Day images: http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/RedSox/2015/Home-Opener-2015
News You Can Use
Tuesday April 14 6 p.m.
The Precision Valley Fish And Game Club reported a fire Tuesday evening. Students for their Hunter Education Saftey Class had just arrived when class instructor Dick Odette smelled smoke and called 911. West Weatherfield, Ascutney, Reading, and Cavendish Fire Departments all responded. The fire was out in about 40 minutes.
Tuesday April 14 6 p.m.
The Precision Valley Fish And Game Club reported a fire Tuesday evening. Students for their Hunter Education Saftey Class had just arrived when class instructor Dick Odette smelled smoke and called 911. West Weatherfield, Ascutney, Reading, and Cavendish Fire Departments all responded. The fire was out in about 40 minutes.
More images from the fire: http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/April-2015/Precision-Valley-Fish-and-Game
Town Clerk Office
Closed Apr. 22 and Apr. 28-Apr. 22-The
Town Clerk and Assistant Town Clerk will be attending the 2015 Town Officers'
Education Conference and on Apr. 28 the office will also be closed for Vermont
Municipal Clerk's and Treasurer's Training. The Town Offices will be open both
days.
Trustees of the Weathersfield
Proctor Library-The Library reopened Wednesday Apr. 8 at 10 a.m.. The
basement mold has been removed. The Library is back to regular hours. The
Trustees report that the Library Director Search Committee has invited five
candidates in for interviews over the next couple of weeks. The Trustees are
meeting Thursday Apr. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Library.
Town Calendar of
Events
Growing up in Weathersfield-The
Weathersfield Historical Society is sponsoring a program featuring the
Hoisington sisters—Sylvia, Nancy ,
and Elaine—who will speak on their years of “Growing Up in Weathersfield” Saturday,
Apr. 18 2:30 p.m. Martin Memorial Hall in Ascutney, admission is free,
refreshments served.
1879 School House-The
1879 Schoolhouse Committee and volunteers are preparing the wooden framed ell
for the mold mitigation phase of their project. Mold removal should begin
on or about Apr. 20.
May 15 7/8 Graduation Dance Time: TBA; Jun. 4-School Report Night 5- 6p.m.; Jun. 5-Grade
8 Class Trip to Boston; Jun. 15-Grade 8
Graduation 7 p.m.; Jun. 16-Last Day of
School for Students-Early Release Day;
Jun. 17 Building Based In-Service Day for Teachers. Panther Cub Night Wednesday, May 13 6-7:30
p.m. is hosted to welcome incoming Kindergarten students, joining the school in
the fall of 2015. A night filled with fun, laughter, good food, and great
activities. Parents bring their soon-to-be kindergarten students in to meet
their new classmates, faculty and staff, they get a chance to look over the
classroom and become familiar with the school. Drama Club Dates-Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court-Dress
Rehearsal Friday, May 29, 3-5 p.m. Performances Saturday, May 30, 2 p.m. and Monday,
Jun. 1, 1 p.m. in the Gym for all K-8 students.
Ongoing:
Valley Court
Diversion Programs-Volunteer are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield areas to
work with low level offenders in the community. The organization embraces the
principles of restorative justice. As a volunteer, you will hear participant's
stories and help create a restorative contract with them. The group meets once
a month at the Springfield Police Department, your commitment will require
about 3 hours a month. Training is provided. For more information please visit
our website at www.vcdp.org or
call Maureen at 802-295-5078
#10.
Food Shelf
The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located at 7303 Route 131 -
the former "World of Discovery" daycare. Thanks to the generosity of
their donors, the Weathersfield Food Shelf will now be open every Thursday from
4-5 p.m.
Senior Exercise
Program in Ascutney-FREE
sponsored by RSPV- Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall,
Route 5, Ascutney , VT.
Weathersfield Proctor
Library, Hours: Wed 10-6 p.m.; Thurs
& Fri noon-6 p.m.; Sat 9-1 p.m. FREE
Programs-FREE Computer Tutor - Fridays 10:30 - 11:30
a.m. Do you want to learn how to use a computer? Sign up for email or Facebook
or learn more about internet safety? Did you know the library offers downloadable
eBooks and audiobooks? Sign up required. BYOL (bring your own laptop or
smartphone if you have one).-Preschool
Storytime Wednesdays 11 a.m. Jan 21
- May 27
Need to Find a
Business in Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/