Weathersfield Weekly Blog, August 8

Back from Washington, D.C. and feeling very patriotic. I'm excited to exercise my right to vote on Tuesday, August 14 in the Vermont State Primary. All the information about the candidates running can be found at the Secretary of State website: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/elections/candidates.aspx. You can vote from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Martin Memorial Hall on Route 5 in Ascutney. If you want to vote for a candidate in November, you should vote for them in August too.

Vermont Primary

August 14, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Martin Memorial Hall, Ascutney

The Speaker of the House Balcony at the US Capitol

Assignments and Adventures

Some of the buildings I visited in Washington, D.C.: The Supreme Court, the Capitol and the White House. 

We also visited the National Archives and saw the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. 

At the National Portrait Gallery we stood in awe at the portrait of President Obama.

The Supremes

And LL Cool J

And at the FBI building we got up close and personal with the Boston Marathon Bombing boat.

More DC trip photos: CLICK HERE

Back home, I hit my favorite local venue, Billsville House Concerts for Erika Wennerstrom.

More concert photos: CLICK HERE

News You Can Use

Weathersfield select board and town news: The select board was scheduled to meet Aug. 6 for their regular meeting and they will be meeting with the fire commission on Monday, Aug 13 at the school at 7 p.m. to discuss the matrix developed following "The Wood Report." (disclosure-I'm currently the chair of the fire commission.) More information about the select board and the town contact Town Manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626 or townmanager@weathersfield.org.

Get Out and About Events

Under the Sea in White River Junction, Friday, Aug. 10, 6-9 p.m. at the Junction Youth Center. 42 Maple St. WRJ. An event for LGBTQ+ teens and allies hosted by Mt. Ascutney Prevention Partnership, The Junction Youth Center and Listen. This is a substance free event. For more info email info@junctionyouthcenter.org. or DM on FB @JunctionYC.

Welcome Home Concert for Veterans in White River Junction, Saturday, Aug. 11 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 9:45-10 a.m. Opening Ceremony, 10-11:45 a.m. The Ramblers, 12-12:45 p.m. Chris Kleeman, 1-1:45 p.m. Brothers Band Together (featuring the Meijer Brothers), 2-2:45 p.m. Ted Mortimer Trio, 3-3:45 p.m. Bow Thayer. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/374561619615386/

The Artful Flea Returns to Gallery at the VAULT in Springfield, Saturday, Aug. 11. Artful Flea returns on August 11 as a fun part of Springfield’s Sidewalk Sale. Artful Flea benefits VAULT programs. For more information, see www.galleryvault.org or call 802-885-7111.

Summer Graze in Perkinsville, Saturday, Aug. 18 4-8 p.m. The Inn at Weathersfield is hosting a Summer Graze. Tickets are $135 pp and selling fast. Call 802-263-9217 for more information.

Touch-a-Truck and Family Day in Ascutney, Saturday, August 25 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. Featuring: fire trucks from AVFD, West Weathersfield, West Windsor, Windsor. The Weathersfield PD's cruiser, Golden Cross Ambulance, SG Reed's BIG wrecker and Bob’s TOMMY and FRIENDS TRAIN will be there for rides. AVFD offers child car seat safety checks. Vendors, chicken BBQ, bicycle safety program and face painting. Hosted by Ascutney Village Farmers Market, 5585 Route 5 in Ascutney.

Music and Performances

Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.. Erik Boedtker Aug. 10, Chris Kleeman Aug. 17, Johnny O Aug. 18, Dave Clark Aug. 24.

The Engine Room in WRJ. GrooveSum Dog Days of Summer 9 p.m. Aug. 10, Borderstone 8 p.m. Sept. 14.

Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Tales of Hoffman 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Barber of Seville 2 p.m. Aug 11.

Taverne on the Square in Claremont, NH. Ben Fuller 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Soulfix Duo 6 p.m. Aug. 16, Jack Lawless and Rebecca Mae 8 p.m. Aug. 17.

Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Will Rap for Art Tour 10 p.m. Aug. 10, Renegade Groove 9:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 6 p.m. Erik Boedtker Aug. 14, The Repeat Offenders 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Swimmer 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17.

Ongoing Events

Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2018: 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: 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.