Weathersfield Weekly Blog October 4
October 4, 2017
Weathersfield, Vt.
Weathersfield select board news: The board is accepting paving bids for Reservoir Road. Information on the bid process can be found on the town website or by calling the town manager. The select board had two meetings schedule this week. One was their regular meeting and one was with the fire commission and the fire departments. More information about the select board and the town, contact Town Manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626 or townmanager@weathersfield.org.
Weathersfield Proctor Library news: The Friend's annual book, pie and yard sale was a huge success despite the rainy weather last Saturday. For more information about the library, the Friends of Weathersfield Proctor Library or other questions call 802-674-2863.
Weathersfield School news: There is no school on Oct. 9, it is an in-service day for teachers The school board will have their next meeting on Monday, Oct. 16 6:30 p.m. in the AP Room. And congratulations to Brianna Barton, Grade 5, she participated in the Elks Soccer Shootout. For the second year in a row, she won first place for the 10U girls. More information about the school call 802-674-5400.
My week of assignments:
Thursday, I spent the evening at the sold out, standing room only show-Stephen Stills and Judy Collins at the Lebanon Opera House.
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Kreg Viesselman opened the show.
Friday night, I hit the Orpheum Theatre in Boston Ma to see Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul perform.
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On Sunday, I covered the Lucy Mac 5K 9 race for the Vermont Standard. So many dogs and kids and so much fun.
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Get Out and About Events
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.
2nd Annual Trunk or Treat in Perkinsville, Saturday Oct. 28 4-6 p.m. Safe Trick or Treat fun for all ages, decorate your car, promote your organization, group, business, church, school. For more info. call 802-674-2863.
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. Oct. 6 Ali T., Oct. 13 Steve Ellis, Oct. 20 Chris Kleeman, Oct. 27 Dave Clark, Nov. 3 Closed for Fall Break.
Weathersfield Hikes: The final hike is Ascutney Mountain Saturday, Oct. 7 at 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.
2nd Annual Trunk or Treat in Perkinsville, Saturday Oct. 28 4-6 p.m. Safe Trick or Treat fun for all ages, decorate your car, promote your organization, group, business, church, school. For more info. call 802-674-2863.
Music and Performances
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. 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. Oct. 6 Joan Soriano, Oct. 13 Juston McKinney, Oct. 15 The Wailers, Oct. 21 Young at Heart Chorus.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont. 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. Oct 6, 9:30 p.m. Sullivan, Davis, Hanscom Band; Oct 7, 9:30 p.m. Supply and Demand; Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. Still Hill; Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. Jim Yeager; Oct. 20, 9:30 p.m. Soul Fix; Oct. 21, 9:30 p.m. Shaker; Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Mike Parker and Ali; Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. Sensible Shoes; Oct. 27, 9:30 p.m. Blind Dog and the Mama Medicine Tribe; Oct. 28 Halloween Costume Part with The Road Trash Band.
Ongoing Events
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.