Weathersfield Weekly Blog, January 31, 2018
January 31, 2018
Weathersfield, Vermont
I hope you had a chance to try to see our Super Blue Blood Moon on Wednesday morning. Super because it's BIG and close to the Earth, Blue because it's the second full moon this month, and Blood because there will be a lunar eclipse.
Well, if that's not enough to get you excited how about this coming weekend for New England sports fans. The NE Patriots return to the Super Bowl on Sunday night and the Boston Red Sox equipment truck leaves Fenway for Florida on Monday. Pitchers and catchers will be there in two weeks and that means Spring Training. There is an end to this winter!
New You Can Use
Weathersfield select board news: A 70 page FY2017 audit report has been posted to the town's website. The audit was conducted by Sullivan, Powers and Co., P.C. from Montpelier. The auditors found several deficiencies in the current accounting practices. You can read the report from the link on the website (http://www.weathersfieldvt.org/portal/index.php/home) More information about the select board and the town contact Town Manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626 or townmanager@weathersfield.org.
Weathersfield School news: Parent Teacher Conferences have been scheduled for Friday, March 9. Sign-up sheets will be available on Feb. 16. Also on Feb. 16, Joni Robinson will host a LivFit program for K-8 students at 1:30 p.m. in the gym. And the 7th and 8th grade graduation dance will be held on May 18 from 7-10 p.m.. More information about the school call 802-674-5400.
Weathersfield Proctor Library news: Shakespeare's "The Tempest" reading and discussion group meets Wednesday from 6:30-8p.m. Jan. 24-Feb 28. All are welcome. More information about the Friends or the library contact Mark at 802-674-2863.
Breakfast for Dinner in Ascutney, Saturday, Feb. 3 5-7 p.m. at Martin Memorial Hall, hosted by the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department. The event is being sponsored by Members Advantage Community Credit Union. Let AVFD cook for you.
TOAST Paired Wine and Dinner in Perkinsville, Saturday, Feb. 3 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Inn at Weathersfield is hosting their monthly pairings of food and wine. Call 802-263-9217 for more information.
Weathersfield School PTA Meeting in Ascutney, Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. in the AP Room. All are welcome.
Weathersfield's Got Talent in Ascutney, Friday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. Great performances at the Weathersfield School. All welcome.
Weathersfield Proctor Library news: Shakespeare's "The Tempest" reading and discussion group meets Wednesday from 6:30-8p.m. Jan. 24-Feb 28. All are welcome. More information about the Friends or the library contact Mark at 802-674-2863.
Get Out and About Events
TOAST Paired Wine and Dinner in Perkinsville, Saturday, Feb. 3 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Inn at Weathersfield is hosting their monthly pairings of food and wine. Call 802-263-9217 for more information.
Weathersfield School PTA Meeting in Ascutney, Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. in the AP Room. All are welcome.
Weathersfield's Got Talent in Ascutney, Friday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. Great performances at the Weathersfield School. All welcome.
Chocolate Auction in Hartland Sunday, Feb. 11 at 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. to view the desserts and pick up a bidding number. This event is non-denominational, yummy and open to everyone. All proceeds benefit First Universalist Society of Hartland.
Science Fair at WS in Ascutney Thursday, Feb. 15 in the AP room at the school 5:30-6:30 p.m. (snow date will be Feb. 16.) All are welcome not just 8th graders. Many high schools are represented at this fair so it's a great night to ask questions, look at various school brochures, and meet the representatives from each of our surrounding high schools. For more information, please contact Malia King, WS Guidance Counselor, at 674-5400.
Town Meeting in Ascutney, Saturday, March 3 at the Weathersfield School. The school meeting is at 10 a.m. and the town meeting is at 12:30 p.m..
Science Fair at WS in Ascutney Thursday, Feb. 15 in the AP room at the school 5:30-6:30 p.m. (snow date will be Feb. 16.) All are welcome not just 8th graders. Many high schools are represented at this fair so it's a great night to ask questions, look at various school brochures, and meet the representatives from each of our surrounding high schools. For more information, please contact Malia King, WS Guidance Counselor, at 674-5400.
Town Meeting in Ascutney, Saturday, March 3 at the Weathersfield School. The school meeting is at 10 a.m. and the town meeting is at 12:30 p.m..
Turkey Dinner in Ascutney, Saturday, March 3 5-7 p.m. at Martin Memorial Hall, hosted by the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department. The event is being sponsored by Members Advantage Community Credit Union. Let AVFD cook for you. $10 per adult.
Town Voting by Australian Ballot in Ascutney, Tuesday, March 6 at Martin Memorial Hall. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Weathersfield Town Challenge in Ascutney, Saturday, March 10 at the school. Details to follow.
WS K-8 Panther Pride Awards Assemblies in Ascutney, Wednesday, March 14 1:30-2:20 p.m. and Thursday, June 7 1:30-2:20 p.m. in the school gym. These celebrations are open to the public.
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.: Feb. 2 Steve Ellis, Feb. 9 Peter Neri, Feb. 16 Ali T, Feb 23 Dave Clark, march 2 Ali T.
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Feb. 10 Mike McDonald 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15 Joan Osborne 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 16 The Machine 7:30 p.m.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont. Feb. 1 Sirsy 6-9 p.m.; Feb. 2 Evan Goodrow 8-11 p.m.; Feb. 8 Andre Merzi 6-9 p.m.;
The Engine Room in White River Junction, Fridays at 9 p.m.: Feb. 9 The Wheelers, March 2 Sirsy.
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Feb. 3 Peter Concilio Jazz Band 9 p.m..
Weathersfield Historical Society Fundraiser in Perkinsville. "Round the World" queen size quilt handmade by Weathersfield resident Carolyn Van Tassel. On display at the Inn at Weathersfield, selling for $1200, money benefits the Weathersfield Historical Society. If interested in purchasing or have more questions call Maureen Bogosian at 603-252-0936.
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 in 2018: Feb. 13, April 10, May 8, June 5, July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Nov. 27 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.
Town Voting by Australian Ballot in Ascutney, Tuesday, March 6 at Martin Memorial Hall. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Weathersfield Town Challenge in Ascutney, Saturday, March 10 at the school. Details to follow.
WS K-8 Panther Pride Awards Assemblies in Ascutney, Wednesday, March 14 1:30-2:20 p.m. and Thursday, June 7 1:30-2:20 p.m. in the school gym. These celebrations are open to the public.
Music and Performances
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Feb. 10 Mike McDonald 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15 Joan Osborne 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 16 The Machine 7:30 p.m.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont. Feb. 1 Sirsy 6-9 p.m.; Feb. 2 Evan Goodrow 8-11 p.m.; Feb. 8 Andre Merzi 6-9 p.m.;
The Engine Room in White River Junction, Fridays at 9 p.m.: Feb. 9 The Wheelers, March 2 Sirsy.
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Feb. 3 Peter Concilio Jazz Band 9 p.m..
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 in 2018: Feb. 13, April 10, May 8, June 5, July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Nov. 27 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.