Weathersfield News Dec 9 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News December 9, 2015
Select Board News:
Electronic Waste Collection Resumes-On Nov. 3 the Weathersfield
Transfer Station suspended collection of electronic waste until the state
resumed providing disposal services. Town Manager Jim Mullen
reported that the Town has been notified by the state that effective
immediately, we may resume collection of electronic waste. Electronic waste may
now be dropped off free of charge at the Weathersfield Transfer Station.
The Select Board met on Monday Dec.
7. coverage of that meeting will be posted here next week.
You can keep up with all the Town
Boards and Commissions by visiting: http://www.weathersfieldvt.org/boards
Weathersfield Proctor Library-The Library Trustees reported that
construction on the ADA Accessible bathroom construction should begin this
week. Most of the work will be scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays when the
Library is closed to patrons. Please excuse the construction during Library
hours as bathroom facilities will soon be provided for all.
The following students will
compete: Garrett Corliss, Jordan Gaito, Ozzie Jewett, John MacLachlan, Jasmine
Martens, Morgan McKeen, Zed McNaughton, Virginia Snyder, Gunnar Waters, and
Aria Yuengling. The winner of the WS Bee will advance to the next level of the
competition, a written examination to determine eligibility as a state
competitor. The state competition will be held in the spring of 2016.
Town Calendar of Events:
Candlelight Christmas in The Village- Sunday, Dec.13 5 p.m. Perkinsville Community Church Route 106 An
Evening of Holiday Music in the Village www.perkinsvillecommunitychurch.com
featuring music by Ruth Kelin on piano and Bill Von Gillern on organ, and Old
South Chime Choir; vocals: Kathy Duhamel, Bill Brown, George Keeler, Bruce
Fairbanks; instrumentals: Christina Gregory on flute, Elizabeth Masure on flute
and Parker Eastman on clarinet.
Monthly Potluck Luncheon in Perkinsville-Tuesday Dec. 15 at noon,
Perkinsville Church Vestry. Enjoy a "Christmas Visit" - share a
favorite Christmas story if you wish. All are welcome! Bring a hot dish, salad
or dessert. Paper goods and beverages will be provided. Contact: Lorraine Zigman 802-263-5245;lzigman@comcast.net
Get Out And About:
Wassail Weekend in Woodstock-Saturday, Dec. 11 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Parade, house tours lots more.
Cookie Walk and Silent Auction in Hartland- Saturday Dec. 12 10
a.m. Congregational Church 10
Station Rd. Fill a box or bag of cookies. Cost
varies 802.436.2792.
The Nutcracker-Performances will be Saturday Dec. 12 7 p.m. and
Sunday Dec. 13 2 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for
children. Tickets are available at the door or ahead of time at Misty
Valley Books in Chester , Woodbury Florist in Springfield , and Tina's Hallmark in Springfield . Many children from town are in
this production.
Messiah Sing in Woodstock- South St
Mary Poppins-Northern
Stage White River Junction VT
Ongoing:
Yoga is becoming more accessible in the area-In Weathersfield: Tuesday nights,
Weathersfield Town Hall Charlotte directly at yogawithcharlotte7@gmail.com
Claremont , NH : The
Ahimsa Yoga Center is located at 140
North Street , across from Barnes Park
Third Annual Wildlife Photo Contest-Sponsored by the Weathersfield
Conservation Commission. Requirements: limited to native wildlife (animals,
birds, or insects); Limited to amateur photographers; must be photographed
locally (within 50 mile radius); one submission per person, must be on
an 8 x 10 glossy. There will be three places. Judging will be done by 3
interested persons. Submitted photos can be dropped off at
the Weathersfield Town Office in an envelope plainly
marked Conservation Commission photo contest. There is a drop box at the
Town office for after hours. The following information needs to be
included with the photo: Name, address, phone number, E-mail address, and where
photo was taken. Submission is implied consent Town can duplicate the photo in
their annual report. Winning photos will be mounted and framed, then displayed
for one year at either town office, library, or school, then returned to owner.
Submission deadline Feb. 15, 2016.
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 10-8 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. Story Hour
with Jordan: Wednesdays at 2 p.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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