Weathersfield Weekly Blog Dec. 21 #weathersfieldvt #vt
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Weathersfield, VT
So how's your shopping going? Last weekend's storms may have put a damper on some outings but we still have a few days left before the big Winter Holidays kick in. I'm more of a Solstice celebrator. I'm just happy that after the 21st. the days are getting longer and we've passed through the darkest, longest day of the year. Don't get me wrong, I love the winter holidays but I worked retail when I was younger and this time of year can be brutal for people working in retail stores.
So gentle reader, I ask one thing of you, as you are out and about-spread some holiday cheer while shopping for your co-workers, friends, loved ones, family members-be nice to the store clerks. Spread some holiday cheer-stop in to see your elderly neighbors, just sit with them, be there for them. Spread some holiday cheer-children are out of school, home on winter break, so parents may be frazzled, say hi and give them some time for "adult talk". I guess my message is Spread Some Holiday Cheer. Happy whatever winter holiday you celebrate. Let's get through this winter together.
This week's adventures.
I attended the final Billsville House Concert of 2016 and it was a doozey, Brett Hughes with guests Brett Lanier and Pat Melvin. It was a fundraiser for Hughes's up coming CD.
I took a lot of photos (no surprise) and some videos. A video sample is below.
Get Out and About
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. Dec. 23: Ken Rokicki, Dec. 30: Dave Clark, Dec. 31: Peter Concillio.
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Dec. 23 9:30 p.m. Sensible Shoes, Dec. 27 6-9 p.m. Bill Temple, Dec. 30 9:30 p.m. The Whiskey Geese, Dec. 31 10 p.m. New Year's Eve Party with Moxley Union and Maiden Voyage.
Yellowhouse Media Shows in White River Junction: Thursday, Dec. 22 7 p.m. Brooks Hubbard and Val McCallum, Briggs Opera House; Saturday Dec. 31 9:30 p.m. New Year's Ever Party with Woodsmith and Hersch, Engine Room Freight House Hall; Friday, Jan. 6 8:30 p.m. Myra Flynn Dance Party, Briggs Opera House.
Lebanon Opera House Shows in Lebanon NH: Wednesday, Dec, 28 4 and 7:30 p.m. Recycled Percussion; Thursday, Jan. 19 10 a.m. Moon Mouse; Saturday Jan 21 7:30 p.m. An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt (Sold Out).
Weathersfield's Got Talent in Ascutney Friday, Jan. 20 6 p.m. at the Weathersfield Elementary School. Come experience some of the awesome talent of our friends and neighbors.
Ongoing Events
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.
Valley Court Diversion Programs: Volunteers 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 three hours a month. Training is provided. For more information please visit our website at vcdp.org or call Maureen at 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. Classes are led by Geraldine Rudenfeldt. If interested call 674-5254 for more information.
Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: weathersfielddirectory.org.
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