Weathersfield Weekly Blog, June 20
The balloon ride was magical. Seeing the Quechee covered bridge, the Quechee Gorge and Deweys Pond from above was quite the experience. I've posted some photos below with links to my gallery.
News You Can Use
Weathersfield select board and town news: The select board was scheduled to meet at the Weathersfield Center Church on Monday, June 18 but at press time the agenda was not on the town's website. More information about the select board and the town contact Town Manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626 or townmanager@weathersfield.org.
School Food Survey
The school is looking for your opinion about their school food programs. The Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union school boards, including Windsor School, Albert Bridge School, Weathersfield School and Hartland Elementary School has formed a school food committee to gain greater understanding around the communities' opinions or values of our school food programs. Vital Communities' Upper Valley Farm to School Network is helping facilitate this discussion.
Please help by answering the following eight questions to let them know what is important to you about school meals. Plus, one lucky winner will walk away with a $25 gift certificate to Mike's Store in Hartland. Thank you for your assistance completing this short survey by Friday June 22, 2018.
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4363864/WSESU-Food-Program-Survey-Community-Members
Library Open House in Ascutney Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. The Trustees and staff invite everyone to come and check out the newly expanded Children's Room. 802-674-2863 for more information.
Wellwood Orchards Strawberry Festival in Weathersfield Saturday, June 23 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. Time pick your own strawberries, shop the vendors and listen to some good music. Rain date is June 24. More info. Call (802) 263-5200.
5 Alarm 5 K in Perkinsville Saturday, July 28 9-11 a.m.. The West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their 5th annual 5 K race. Tent registration at the Power Dam on Maple Street opens at 8 a.m. Kids fun race is at 9 a.m. and the 5 K starts at 9:30 a.m.. A chicken BBQ follows. For more information contact Toshya at 603-322-3287. All proceeds benefit WWVFD.
Summer Evening with Friends and Neighbors in Weathersfield July 28 6-9 p.m.. The Weathersfield Proctor Library Fund raising committee will host their annual event featuring a silent auction, desserts and appetizers, and music by Jenni Johnson and the Junketeers, who specialize in jazz, blues, and classic tunes. More details to come.
The Engine Room in WRJ. Funk-a-sonic Dance Party with Fu'Chunk July 27 8 p.m., Borderstone Sept. 14 8 p.m..
Taverne on the Square in Claremont, NH. The Party Crashers June 22 6 p.m.; Charles Berthoud June 28 7 p.m..
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Citizen Pine June 22 9:30 p.m.; Jack in the Pulpit June 23 9:30 p.m.; Ali T June 26 6 p.m.; Still Hill June 28 7 p.m.; Maiden Voyage June 30 10 p.m..
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Albert Bridge School Graduation, Friday, June 15
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First, I saw the most amazing sunrise on my way to Quechee for my Hot Air Balloon ride (thank you Kasia Butterfield and the folks at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group, I won their annual Deck party Balloon Ride drawing!)
It's not just about Hot Air Balloons.
More photos: CLICK HERE
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.
Weathersfield Parks and Recreation Hikes: 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. Call Steve to sign up for a hike or to get more information at 802-263-5439 or email stevea47@tds.net.
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.
Get Out and About Events
Newell Green Photographs Exhibit and Sale in Ascutney Friday, June 22 at 6-8 p.m.. The library is hosting an art exhibit that will include some of the historic photographs taken by Newell Green. There will be an exhibit and sale of black and white prints from original negatives (circa 1930s–1950s) by the acclaimed local photographer Newell Green (1901- 1993). A percentage from sale will be donated to the Library. All welcome. Free admission. 802-674-2863 for more information.Library Open House in Ascutney Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. The Trustees and staff invite everyone to come and check out the newly expanded Children's Room. 802-674-2863 for more information.
Wellwood Orchards Strawberry Festival in Weathersfield Saturday, June 23 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. Time pick your own strawberries, shop the vendors and listen to some good music. Rain date is June 24. More info. Call (802) 263-5200.
5 Alarm 5 K in Perkinsville Saturday, July 28 9-11 a.m.. The West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their 5th annual 5 K race. Tent registration at the Power Dam on Maple Street opens at 8 a.m. Kids fun race is at 9 a.m. and the 5 K starts at 9:30 a.m.. A chicken BBQ follows. For more information contact Toshya at 603-322-3287. All proceeds benefit WWVFD.
Summer Evening with Friends and Neighbors in Weathersfield July 28 6-9 p.m.. The Weathersfield Proctor Library Fund raising committee will host their annual event featuring a silent auction, desserts and appetizers, and music by Jenni Johnson and the Junketeers, who specialize in jazz, blues, and classic tunes. More details to come.
Music and Performances
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.: Johnny O June 22, Josh Hall June 29.The Engine Room in WRJ. Funk-a-sonic Dance Party with Fu'Chunk July 27 8 p.m., Borderstone Sept. 14 8 p.m..
Taverne on the Square in Claremont, NH. The Party Crashers June 22 6 p.m.; Charles Berthoud June 28 7 p.m..
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Citizen Pine June 22 9:30 p.m.; Jack in the Pulpit June 23 9:30 p.m.; Ali T June 26 6 p.m.; Still Hill June 28 7 p.m.; Maiden Voyage June 30 10 p.m..
Adventures and Assignments
White River Ballet Academy 10 Year Anniversary Performance, Saturday June 9.
More Photos: CLICK HERE
Graduations
Hartland Elementary School Graduation Thursday, June 14.More photos: CLICK HERE
Albert Bridge School Graduation, Friday, June 15
More photos: CLICK HERE
Quechee Balloon Festival 2018
The 39th Annual Quechee Balloon Hot Air Balloon, Craft and Music Festival Saturday and Sunday June 16 and 17.First, I saw the most amazing sunrise on my way to Quechee for my Hot Air Balloon ride (thank you Kasia Butterfield and the folks at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group, I won their annual Deck party Balloon Ride drawing!)
It's not just about Hot Air Balloons.
Well, maybe it is all about the Hot Air Balloons...
More photos: CLICK HERE
Ongoing Events
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2018: 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.
Weathersfield Parks and Recreation Hikes: 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. Call Steve to sign up for a hike or to get more information at 802-263-5439 or email stevea47@tds.net.
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.