Weathersfield Weekly Blog May 23
News You Can Use
Weathersfield select board and town news: After many years serving the town, Shirley Cole will no longer be the face of Weathersfield's town office. The select board will be advertising the position after they review the job description at their meeting Monday, May 21. I'm sure we will all miss Shirley very much and wish her the best in her next adventure. 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: Long time PAWS director, Jessica Wilmot is stepping down. Zach Shambo will be stepping in to keep this afterschool program going. The school is welcoming Lori Small as the Title 1 Math Interventionist this fall. Also remember the last day of school will be June 18. Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m.. For more information, please call the school at 674-5400. More information about the school call 802-674-5400.
Weathersfield Proctor Library news: The trustees are looking to schedule a Grand Opening of the newly expanded children's room. Check back here or visit their website for the date of the event. More information about the Friends or the library contact Mark at 802-674-2863.
Weathersfield Parks and Recreation: The dates for the summer hikes have been announced. Sunday, June 10 2 p.m. "Walk Inside a Glacier"; Saturday June 23 9:30 a.m. "The B-29 Crash Site"; Saturday, June 30 9:30 a.m. "The Ancient Hemlocks"; Saturday, July 21 9:30 Cathedral Rocks; Sunday, July 29 11:30 a.m. "To The Cabin"; Sunday, Sept. 2 9:30 Crown Point Road; Saturday, Sept. 15 5 p.m. Ferry Road and the Connecticut River; Saturday, Oct. 6 8 a.m. Ascutney Mountain; Saturday, Oct. 20 9:30 a.m. Cooks Pond Road; and Saturday Oct. 27 9:30 a.m. Perkinsville Lower Valley. For more information to call Steve, organizer, at 263-5439
Get Out and About Events
Memorial Day in Perkinsville, Monday , May 28 on the Perkinsville Green a noon. Memorial Day is a solemn day to remember and honor the selfless dedication of service members who have boldly stood in harm’s way carrying the torch of freedom fighting to protect our abundant way of life. For more information contact Chip Cobb and the Veterans Committee at 802-885-2221.
WS/ABS BBQ in Ascutney June 4 at noon at the Weathersfield School. Albert Bridge School students, family and friends will join Weathersfield School students, family and friends for a barbeque. WS Volunteers will also be honored. Bring a colorful blanket. Mr. Rich of YouthBeatz will conduct some drumming sessions too. All are welcome.
Panther Pride Assembly in Ascutney Thursday, June 7 at 1:40 p.m. for more information contact the school 802-674-5400. All are welcome.
Assignments and Adventures
Zack's Place The Wonderful Land of ZOZ
May 16, 2018 Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock Vermont.
More photos from the performance: CLICK HERE
The Ottauquechee School 4th Graders at VINS Science Symposium.
May 18, 2018 VINS in Quechee Vermont.
More photos from the Symposium: CLICK HERE
Upper Valley Music Center's Sing Play 50K fundraiser.
May 19, 2018 in Lebanon NH.
More photos from the event: CLICK HERE
Under The Streetlamp
May 19, 2018 Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon NH
More photos from the show: CLICK HERE
Music and Performances
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.: Ali T May 25, Steve Ellis June 1.
The Engine Room in WRJ. Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill (JAG production performance) May 24-26 7:30 p.m.; Fu'Chunk July 27 8p.m.; BorderStone Sept. 14 8 p.m..
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Supply And Demand May 25 9:30 p.m.; Erik Boedtker and Tristan Bellerive May 31 7 p.m..
Ongoing Events
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2018: 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.
Have anything you want included in this news and events column? Email Nancy at photosbynanci@comcast.net two weeks prior to your event.