Weathersfield Weekly Blog, Sept. 20

Sept. 20, 2017
Weathersfield, Vt.

The leaves are starting to turn and to fall. I am not ready for this change. I still feel like I should be sitting in the shade, reading a good book. Not raking leaves and planting garlic. But I am looking forward to the Library's Book and Bake sale and the Weathersfield Festival on Sept. 30. Fingers crossed for good weather.

Weathersfield School news: Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Meet at the Old Café De Sol at 7:30 a.m. (rain or shine) and walk the back way to the field across the school, where we will safely cross and head in to the building in time for announcements and breakfast. No School on Monday, Oct. 9 it is a WSESU in-service day for teachers. More information about the school call 802-674-5400.

This week's assignment
I covered the restored gold leaf letter installation at the Reading Library for the Vermont Standard.

More photos:CLICK HERE

Get Out and About Events

10th Annual FREE Fun Kids Races at Mount Ascutney, Saturday, Sept. 23. noon-5 p.m. The Vermont 50 Mountain Bike or Ultra Run is hosting their 10th annual kids fun races. There are bike rides and running races, a hale bale treasure hunt, face painting, a balloon clown and more. Online registration closes Friday, Sept. 22. Visit vermont50.com for more information.

4th Annual Chief's Classic in Springfield Sunday, Sept. 24 9 a.m. Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their annual golf tournament. Early registration discount available. Contact the station for more information.

School Open House in Ascutney, Thursday, Sept. 28 from 5:30-6:45 p.m.. Parents and students can meet with teachers from 5:30 to 6:15 pm. At 6:15 Larry Dougher, WSESU Technology Director, will speak about PowerSchool electronic reporting system. Followed by Principal Oakman giving a brief overview on Proficiency Based Learning.

2nd Annual Weathersfield Festival in Perkinsville Saturday, Sept. 30 Hoisington Field 8 a.m.-3 p.m.. To learn more about the event, become a vendor or have other questions contact town manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626.

Friends of Proctor Library Annual Book and Pie Sale in Ascutney, Saturday Sept. 30 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. For more information call 802-674-2863.

Veterans Chicken BBQ in Ascutney, Vt. Saturday, Sept. 30. Benefit for the Veterans Memorial Committee. Martin Memorial Hall. Chicken dinners until they run out.

Car Show in Ascutney Saturday Oct. 7 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The school PTA and 8th grade class will host their annual Car Show (rain date will be Oct. 8). A benefit for the PTA and 8th grade class trip. All vehicles of interest are welcome. Admission is by donation. Music, 50-50 Raffle, Food, and Refreshments. Awards and Door Prizes will be given out. More information contact the school at 802-674-5400.

Music and Performances

Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.: Sept. 22 Steve Ellis, Sept. 29 Peter Neri, Oct. 6 Ali T., Oct. 13 Steve Ellis, Oct. 20 Chris Kleeman, Oct. 27 Dave Clark, Nov. 3 Closed for Fall Break.

Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 North Country Chordsmen; Sept. 28 Stephen Stills and Judy Collins; Sept. 30 Swan Lake-Russian Grand Ballet, Oct. 6 Joan Soriano, Oct. 13 Juston McKinney, Oct. 15 The Wailers, Oct. 21 Young at Heart Chorus.

Taverne on the Square in Claremont. Sept. 22 Evan Goodrow, Sept. 28 Erik Boedtker, Oct. 5 Charlie Christos, Oct. 6 Ben Fuller, Oct. 12 Jim Hollis, Oct. 13 Moxley Union Band, Oct. 20 Jason Cann, Oct. 26 Ben Fuller, Oct. 27 Brad Myrick Band.

Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Sept. 21 7:30 p.m. Bill Temple and Pete Meijer, Sept. 22 9:30 p.m. The Wheelers, Sept. 23 10 p.m. Maiden Voyage, Sept. 26 6 p.m. Dave Richardson, Sept. 28 7:30 p.m. Ted Mortimer and Thal Aylward, Sept. 30 9:30 p.m. The Damn Truth.

Ongoing Events

Weathersfield Hikes: Cooks Pond Loop Saturday, September 23, 9:30 a.m.; Ascutney Mountain Saturday, October 7 9 a.m.

Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.

Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics: Oct. 24, Dec. 5 at the Springfield Humane Society, on Route 143. Cost is $50 for female cat and $40 for male cat. Weathersfield residents may be reimbursed up to $50 for the surgery with a limit of three pets per year. Get your SNAP form from the town office. Please call Springfield Humane Society for an appointment at 802-885-3997.

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. Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney. Classes are led by Sandy Lemois. If interested call 674-5254 for more information.

Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: 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.