Weathersfield News July 8 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News July 8, 2015
I love fireworks! I always have! The colors, the sounds,
being outside on a summer night. Friday night I went to the West Windsor
Fireworks at Ascutney
Mountain
More Friday Fireworks: http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/July-2015/West-Windsor-Fireworks/
Saturday and Sunday-I drove to our
neighbor towns of West Windsor and Reading
for their parades. Highlights-The Luc Mac float in the West
Windsor parade and the calves from the Top Of the World 4H club. The
Reading Fire Department Chicken BBQ was really excellent too!
More West Windsor Parade images : http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/July-2015/West-Windsor-July-4th-Parade/
More from reading Old Home Day Parade, Ox Pull and Duck Derby: http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/July-2015/Reading-Old-Home-Day
News You Can Use
Select Board-scheduled
to meet Tuesday Jul. 7. The Board will be setting the 2015-2016 property tax
rate, Solid Waste Management fee and the property tax due dates. The Board will
also be awarding funds collected from the Transfer Station Bottle/Can
Redemption program.
Weathersfield Proctor
Library-The Summer Reading Program is in full swing. Our Library is
challenging everyone in town to see just how much reading they can do during
these long summer days. This summer's theme is Heroes! Including super
heroes, community heroes-like firefighters and police and even animal
heroes.
Special events include: Thursday, Jul. 16 2-3 p.m. Super
Hero T-shirts making-you'll design your own logo (please bring a clean solid
color t-shirt!); Friday, Jul 24 at 6:30
p.m. Super Hero Movie Night-Disney's "BRAVE." Saturday, Aug 1
10:30 a.m. Firefighter Hat Crafts; Saturday, Aug 8 6:30 p.m. Summer Reading
Party and Super Hero Obstacle Course-Come and Save a Damsel or Damson from
mortal peril! So put on your SUPER
CAPE ADA
accessible bathroom can be built to accommodate the library patrons.
Town Calendar of
Events:
Summer Evening With
Friends and Neighbors Saturday Jul. 18, 6:30 p.m. Meeting House 79 Center Rd. Hosted
by the Weathersfield Proctor Library Fundraising Committee. Local residents
will share tales, both serious and humorous. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and
dessert will be offered along with a silent auction, as the guests are
entertained by a local jazz trio, Tony Mastaler and friends. A $15 donation at
the door will go to their Capital Campaign Fund. For more information call:
Laurie Cobb at 802-345-4019.
The Connecticut River
Sweep is scheduled for Sunday, Jul. 19. The morning flotilla heads down
from the Windsor-Cornish
Covered Bridge
Very few people choose to do both. North Star Canoe Rental supplies
canoes and transportation. This is the flotilla's 16th year. (And the river is
much better for it.) If you would like to get a little mucky, enjoy a lovely
journey, and help the river and all who use it, contact Steve Aikenhead at steve@vermontel.net, or 802-263-5439. He
can answer your questions and give you more details. The rain date is Sunday,
Aug. 9.
Weathersfield Potluck
Luncheon Tuesday, Jul 21 noon at Perkinsville VT Community Church
Vestry. Bring a childhood photo of yourself and we'll try to figure out
"who is who". Also, be prepared to do a word-find puzzle
of all 50 U. S. States. Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert. Beverages and paper
goods will be provided. Contact: Lorraine
Zigman 802-263-5245; lzigman@comcast.net
The Frippery is Coming. The Weathersfield Historical
Society is hosting its annual Frippery on Aug. 1 at The Weathersfield Center
Meeting House. Anyone wishing to donate can call Maureen for questions at 603
252 0936. This is always a fun event with lots of great things for sale to
benefit the Historical Society.
Ongoing:
Weathersfield Hikes-The Ancient Hemlocks
Saturday, July 18 9:30 a.m. This route is
over fields and through the woods, up and down a logging road and over a
rivulet or brook. You won’t have to remove footwear. The last half mile is up
Little Canada Road, past the 1791 John Warner house. Dave Noake will welcome us
there with a brief tour of the house and refreshments. The trees are about 500
years old. Your guide will use a compass to find his way through one section – he’s confident. Total distance about 2
miles. Feel free to call Steve, hiking organizer, at 263-5439 with questions.
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. Summer
Reading Program "Super Heroes" begins Jun. 24, come in and sign
up today! 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).
Volunteers in Action
(VIA) is looking for volunteer drivers. VIA is an organization that drives people
to doctor's appointments, usually at Mt.
Ascutney Hospital
Need to Find a
Business in Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/
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