Weathersfield Weekly Blog, April 11
Weathersfield School news: The school announced their annual trip to Burlington. BJ Esty and Principal Oakman will be taking the 8th grade class on their year-end trip to Burlington on June 8. The STA charter bus will leave WS at 8:00 a.m.. The students will tour the Echo Aquarium, board the Spirit of Ethan Allen for a cruise and lunch, then head to Pizza Putt for mini golf, laser tag, dinner and more games, returning to school WS by 7:30 pm. For more information, please call the school at 674-5400.More information about the school call 802-674-5400.
Nearly New-Rummage and Bake Sale in Brownsville at the Town Hall Friday, April 13, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 14 9 a.m.-1 p.m., (half price sale.) The sale is a benefit for W. Windsor Historical Society and July 3 and 4 Independence Day Celebrations. For more info contact Sherry barbour.sherry@yahoo.com 802 484-9286.
Defiance-The Westminster Massacre in Ascutney at Martin Memorial Hall April 29 2 p.m.. The Weathersfield Historical Society is hosting author Jessie Haas to speak about an incident of defiance in 1775 where towns folk took over a courthouse and a New York sheriff's posse forceful try to evict them. More information call 802-885-9517.
Get Out and About Events
Nearly New-Rummage and Bake Sale in Brownsville at the Town Hall Friday, April 13, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 14 9 a.m.-1 p.m., (half price sale.) The sale is a benefit for W. Windsor Historical Society and July 3 and 4 Independence Day Celebrations. For more info contact Sherry barbour.sherry@yahoo.com 802 484-9286.
Defiance-The Westminster Massacre in Ascutney at Martin Memorial Hall April 29 2 p.m.. The Weathersfield Historical Society is hosting author Jessie Haas to speak about an incident of defiance in 1775 where towns folk took over a courthouse and a New York sheriff's posse forceful try to evict them. More information call 802-885-9517.
Music and Performances
Auditions for "The Crucible" at World Under Wonder. April 11-13 5-8 p.m. 5755 Route 5 in Ascutney. This community production is open to all ages, youth and adults. Performances will be June 29 and 30 at 7 p.m., July 6 at 7 p.m. and July 8 at 2 p.m..Briggs Opera House in WRJ. The 1776 Project April 12 at 7:30 p.m.. Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams April 21 8 p.m. Alan Doyle April 27 8 p.m..
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.: Closed for Mud Season April 1-May 1.
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Tommy Emmanuel April 13 7:30 p.m., Land of Trash April 27 1 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Manxmouse May 8 10 a.m., Arlo Guthrie May 16 7:30 p.m., The magic of Bill Blagg Live! May 18 7:30 p.m., Under the Streetlamp May 19 7:30 p.m., Indigo Girls May 20 7:30 p.m.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont. SIRSY April 13 8 p.m., Eric Lindberg Trio April 20 7 p.m., Brad Myrick Band April 27 7 p.m..
The Engine Room in WRJ. BorderStone April 20 8 p.m., Talkin' Smack April 27 8 p.m., An Evenings Gallimaufry April 28 7 p.m., Moxley Union/The Pilgrims May 19 8 p.m., Fu'Chunk July 27 8p.m..
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Gully Billies April 12 7 p.m., Unbalanced April 13 9:30 p.m., The Break Maids April 14 9:30 p.m., Dave Dersham April 17 6 p.m., Out on A Limb April 19 7 p.m., Erik Boedtker April 24 6 p.m..
Ongoing Events
2018 Community Health Needs Assessment
Mt. Ascutney Hospital wants to know what you believe are the most pressing community health needs. Hearing from you will help them pick the most important needs and work to address those needs in the upcoming several years. They only do this survey once every three years, so make your voice count on behalf of the health of your community. Please take a couple of minutes to click on the link and share your insights. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MtAscutney_Community_Health_Needs Feel free to share this link with family, friends and on social media.
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2018: 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.
Senior Exercise Program in Ascutney: Free. Sponsored by RSVP. 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.
Twin State Depression Support Group in Weathersfield. Free peer-led Depression Support Groups to all, the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT (Martin Memorial Hall - downstairs) and the 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm, 7 Morgan Street, Springfield, VT (Turning Point) Both venues are accessible. TwinStateDepressionSupportGroup.org or on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TwinStateDSG/. More information call 802-795-0098
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.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.
Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: weathersfielddirectory.org.
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