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Weathersfield News September 16, 2015
Just back from a music festival in Burlington Vt. The 5th Annual Grand Point North took place on Saturday Sept 12 and Sunday Sept 13. Twenty bands in two days. WOW it was a blast. Grace Potter and Higher Ground host the event.
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| Benny Yurco and Grace Potter |
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| The Snaz, a band out of Brattelboro |
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| The Flaming Lips asked The Snaz to help them out during their set. |
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| Yup, That's Wayne Coyne the lead singer for The Flaming Lips in a giant hamster ball in the crowd |
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| Grace Potter closed the festival both nights. |
I thought the summer was crazy busy, just look at all the fun things to do in and around Weathersfield over the next two weekends. I'm exhausted just listing the events here. But you know me, I'll rally and hit as many as I can, I hope you do to so get your calendars out and start filling in the dates.
Notice of Office
closure:
Town Clerk's Office-The Office will be closed on Monday Sept. 21
and Tuesday Sept 22 for the Annual Vermont Town Clerk and Treasurer Conference.
It will also be closed on Oct. 8 for the Vermont League of Cities and Towns'
Town Fair and Nov. 18 and 19 for the New
England Cities
Town Calendar of Events:
Weathersfield Proctor Library Trustees-Monthly meeting Sept. 17, 7
p.m. at the Library. Agenda online: http://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/ Open to the public.
Weathersfield Republican Meeting-Thursday Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Martin
Memorial Hall in Ascutney , Vt.
All are welcome.
Weathersfield Democratic Caucus Sunday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m.
downstairs at Martin Memorial Hall to elect officers for town committee and
delegates for county committee. All
are welcome.
Weathersfield Hikes- Saturday Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. Little Ascutney. The
hike will be up to the ledges and then might loop around to the basin and its
cellar holes. In large part this terrain is strenuous. There is first a steady
climb, then a dip, and then a steep ascent to get from the parking lot at 900
feet to the summit of Little Ascutney at 1709 feet. The hike probably will take
over two hours. Steve Snyder is the probable hike leader. Feel free to call
Steve, hiking organizer, at 263-5439 with questions.
Coon Club Wild Game Supper, Auction & Raffle Saturday, Sept. 19,
5 p.m. The supper is from 5- 6:30 p.m. followed by the live auction and Rifle
Raffle. All are welcome and tickets are $15.00 for adults and $7.00 for
children under 12 years.
The Weathersfield Proctor Library Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-2
p.m. Annual Book Sale and Mini-Yard Sale at the library. Interesting books,
homemade bake goods, and collectible items will be available for sale with the
proceeds going to the most needed expansion of the Library. Contact Cookie
Shand at 802-674-5021 for more information.
The Weathersfield Veterans Memorial Committee-Saturday, Sept.
26, 11 a.m. Annual Chicken BBQ Martin Memorial Hall Route 5 Ascutney. Complete
meal consists of 1/2 BBQ chicken, beans, coleslaw, beverage and dessert for
only $10. For More information call Lisa Slade at 802-291-1475.
The Weathersfield Historical Society-Saturday, Sept. 26, 10
a.m. Restoring Antique Dolls a talk by Tonya Conway, Dan Foster House (across
from the Weathersfield Meeting House) Weathersfield
Center Road . This event is free. Contact Ginger
Wimberg at 802-263-5626 if you have any questions.
The Ascutney
Volunteer Fire
Department- Funds
Drive for AVFD Martin Memorial Hall, Rte 5
Ascutney. AVFD will be on site with Engine 4-bring your camera for a photo of
the kids and Engine 4. There will be a Silent Auction and t-shirts,
sweatshirts, golf balls for Golf Ball Drop (Columbus Day Weekend) on sale. For
more information, call AVFD at 802-674-6869.
Table19 Presents ‘Glitter & Gowns’ An Elegant Evening of
Dinner & Dancing Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. Time travel back to 1940 with Live
Swing & Big Band Music by Gerry Grimo's 10-piece band. Champagne, prime rib
and lobster tail buffet, decadent dessert bar, cash bar with themed cocktails. Tickets
can be purchased at Table19 or by calling 802.885.8219. $85.00 Per Person
/ $150.00 per couple-black tie optional. Reservations required. Tickets must be
purchased by Sept. 12.
The 23rd Annual Vermont 50 Mountain
Bike or Ultra Run, Saturday Sept 26 and Sunday Sept 27 at Ascutney Mountain Ascutney
Mountain
7th Annual Kids Fun Free Race-Saturday Sept. 26 3:30 p.m. Ascutney Mountain
Out of the Darkness Community Walk- Saturday, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. Help
Us Create A World Without Suicide Springfield
Walking Path, (Toonerville Trail), Springfield ,
VT.
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.
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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weeks prior to your event.