Weathersfield News May 13 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News May 13, 2015
So, how did you like spring? I swear one day it was 38
degrees the next it was 80. We visited Connecticut
two weekends ago and their trees had leafed-out, all their wildflowers were up.
Their tulips were full open and fading. And their humming birds were back. I
thought we were weeks behind them. Nope. Our hummingbirds returned on May 4,
we're almost completely leafed-out and the daffodils and tulips are up and
open.
We started picking asparagus mid week and our lettuce was just kicking
in-now I'm worried it might be too hot for it. We've been 80 degrees with the
humidity hovering around 35% ; hand watering twice a day to keep things wet.
Last Saturday, it turned full summer-85 degrees with 66% humidity. YIKES. The
black fly are out and biting and I've been harvesting ticks off the dog like
crazy. I'm not complaining because, hey-it's not snowing and it's not -20 so
that's a good thing. Am I asking too much if we could have a month of 60 degree
weather in late April early May then move into summer weather (after our blood
thins out a bit?) I think not. Bug spray-check, sunscreen-check, tank top,
shorts, flip flops-check, check, check-I'm off into my garden seeing the
calendar say May but thinking July.
Another crazy week for me. Two corporate portrait shoots on Thursday and Friday. Then Friday night I was off to Woodstock to cover the Yoh Theater performance of "Marisol."
Up early on Saturday, I stopped by the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Associations Annual Plant Sale to pick up a few flats of annuals. I made my way up the interstate to Hartland for a morning of fun and families at the Hartland Rec Center.
The Rec. Center hosted its Annual Truck Extravaganza.
Pack 235 held their Rocket Launch.
And The Hartland Cooperative Nursery School hosted its Annual Spring into Summer Fun Run.
I closed out Saturday with a benefit concert at the Norman Williams Public Library by James Lee Stanley for the Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society.
And a Post Cinco de Mayo Party in Hanover NH, images: http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Silverman-Parties/May-2015/
Monday I traveled back to Hanover to see an amazing, young, blues guitarist, Davy Knowles perform at Pierce's Inn in a solo acoustic show.
I was so impressed with this young man that I HAD to see him with his band in Burlington Tuesday evening at the Higher Ground Lounge.
He was truly amazing and if you don't believe me check out the videos I took of him!
News You Can Use
Veteran's Committee-Chip
Cobb outlined the Committee’s goals for 2015 to the Select Board. He asked the
public to assist in getting names of Weathersfield veterans to the Committee
for inclusion on the Roll of Honor. He and the Board discussed ways of getting
water to the Veterans
Park
Memorial Day
Preparation-Chip Cobb has been working on this year's program, which will
include the Catamount Composite Squadron and Deborah Kell. The Memorial Garden
More marker images and Veterans Memorial Park images: http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Weathersfield-VT
Online Health Survey
Mt Ascutney Hospital is conducting an online Health Survey. All in our
community are urged to fill it out. It will help them obtain important data as
our community partnerships move forward. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Mt_Ascutney_Hospital_Community_Health_Needs_Survey
Ascutney Volunteer
Fire Association and West Weathersfield Fire
Department-Remind people that no burn permits will be issued at this time.
Dry conditions continue and winds are making it ripe for out of control fire
situations. Stay safe.
Weathersfield K-8 Art Show On Thursday, May 28th, from 5:00
to 6:00 pm, please come and see the Weathersfield students Art Work from Mrs.
Flanigin's 2014-2015 Art Classes. Selected student Artwork from each grade will
be on display in the AP room.
High School News-Windsor -On May 18th during 8th period
study hall (1:35-2:15), 8th grade students that will be attending Windsor High
School in the fall will be meeting with the guidance counselors to review
course selection. Please contact Beth Sprague or Tim Hebert at Windsor High School
Town Calendar of
Events
Monthly Weathersfield
Potluck-May 19, noon, at Perkinsville Community Church Vestry on Route 106
. Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert. Beverages will be provided. More info.
contact Lorraine Zigman lzigman@comcast.net
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
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