Weathersfield News March 2 #weathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News March 2,
2016
It was good to see some of you at
Town Meeting on Saturday. I hope folks were aware of the meeting day change and
didn't show up at the school Monday night for Town Meeting. The attendance
seemed low to me but it just meant more luncheon for the folks who attended.
The Windsor County Partners
outdid themselves. The variety and quantity of soups and snacks provided were
quite amazing. No one left the meal hungry. The first round of 2016 voting is
behind us and now we look to the Primary and General Election-should make for
an interesting summer and fall. But before all the politics kick in, I'm
turning my focus on the Special
Olympics of Vermont Winter Games. Woodstock
is again hosting this annual gathering of athletes and their family and
friends. If you've never attended a Special Olympics event you should come out
and be part of the experience. The hugs and love will definitely make you
forget about all the nastiest in world-at least for a weekend! Fingers crossed
for some snow for these folks!
Weathersfield Voting Results: click here
Another weekend of great music for me. Friday I got to see James McMurtry at the beautiful Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe VT. The show was a Kirschner Concerts Production, if you like music you should follow KConcerts website for their bookings.
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| James McMurtry |
Bow Thayer opened the show, seen here playing his signature Bojotar.
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| Bow Thayer |
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| Will Mosheim and Carling Berkhout |
Sunday I enjoyed a HUGE pasta dinner at Damon Hall. Matt Dunne For Vermont hosted a Pasta Dinner and about 140 people turned out to meet with the Vermont Gubernatorial Candidate.
More images from the event: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Matt-Dunne
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| Hartland's Matt Dunne running for Vermont Governor |
Weathersfield School News: Spring Sports sign ups for Softball, Baseball, Track deadlines are as follows: Grades 3-8-Mar. 21 (first practice is on/about Mar. 22) Grades K-2-No sign up deadline (first practice will be Apr. 16, weather pending) Reminder that only students in grades 5-8 can sign up for track. You must sign up in Weathersfield first, if not enough athletes sign up for teams you may play for another town. Coaches are needed for the Spring Season. Also mark your calendars for Panther Cub Night Monday, Jun. 6 5:30-7 p.m.. This is for incoming Kindergarten students and their families to learn more about our great school. Contact the school for more information 802-674-5400 www.weathersfieldschool.org
Get Out And About:
Special Olympics of Vermont (SOVT) Winter Games in Woodstock Friday-Sunday, Mar. 4-6. Opening Ceremonies Friday Mar. 4 5:30 p.m. on the Green across from the Woodstock Inn. The ceremony includes a parade of athletes, the lighting of the Olympic Torch, appearances by VIPs including Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin and Tim Shriver, son of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics movement internationally in the 1960s and a huge fireworks display from atop Mount Tom overlooking the event. On snow events will be held at the Suicide Six Ski Area in Pomfret. More information: http://www.specialolympicsvermont.org/event/2016-winter-games/ Volunteer or just come out and cheer.
Music at The Inn at Weathersfield in Perkinsville Friday nights, 1342 Route 106. Awe-inspiring food and live music from some of the best performers in Vermont . Mar. 4 Ali Turner, Mar. 18 TBA, Mar. 25 Dave Clark & Jed.
Snowshoe in Windsor , Saturday Mar. 5 Hike to see views of Norcoss Quarry on Mount Ascutney Green Mountain
Delphi Trio in Claremont , Saturday Mar. 5, 7 p.m., Union Church, 133 Old Church Road . Violinist Liana Berube, cellist Michelle Kwon and pianist Jeffrey LaDeur play works by Saint-Saens, Faure and Ravel in "Les Francais" Donation. 802-738-0022.
Gerry Grimo and East Bay Jazz in Claremont , Saturday Mar. 5, 7:30 p.m., Claremont Opera House, 58 Opera House Square . Ten-piece band performs jazz and big standards, blues and R&B $5. 603-542- 4433.
Growing Your Best Dahlias in Hartland, Sunday Mar. 6, 3-4:30 p.m., Damon Hall, 1 Quechee Road . Hartland resident Jaxon Morgan gives talk at Hartland Garden Club gathering. Free. 802-436-2085.
Six English Gardens in Five Days: A Whirlwind Photographic Tour in Springfield, Vt., Tuesday Mar. 8, 2 p.m., Nolin Murray Center Springfield Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presentation $8. 802-885- 3094.
Ongoing:
Low Cost Cat Pay/Neuter Clinics in Springfield . Call Springfield Animal Hospital 802-885-3997 for an appointment. Clinic dates: April 26, May 31, August 16, September 13, October 11 and December 13. Weathersfield residents are reimbursed for cost of surgery up to $50, limit three (3) cats. Please bring SNAP form (available at the Town Office.)
Weathersfield Food Shelf is now open in the 1879 School in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. during the winter season. In the event of inclement weather contact Weathersfield Town Office, 674-2626, for information.
Yoga Tuesday nights, Weathersfield Town Hall Claremont , NH The Ahimsa Yoga Center is located at 140 North Street , across from Barnes Park
Valley Court Diversion Programs-Volunteer are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield areas to work with low level offenders in the community. 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 802.281.5213.
Senior Exercise Program in Ascutney-FREE sponsored by RSPV- Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney , VT.
Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/
Have anything you want included in this news and events column-email Nancy at photosbynanci@comcast.net two weeks prior to your event.