Weathersfield Weekly Blog, November 20
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you all enjoyed the snow storm on Friday. I’m sure the hunters loved it. I know when I got outside there were so many wildlife tracks in our yard. It was fun following them. Shoveling-not so much fun. I wanted to send a shout out to all the Turkey Trotters who will be running Thanksgiving Thursday morning to raise money for various local non-profits. Good on you all!News You Can Use
Weathersfield select board and town news: The select board was scheduled to discuss the following at their meeting on Nov. 19: Cady Hill reclassification; police contracted services; proposed police, fire and highway budgets; and a couple of grant discussions. 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: School was in session on Monday and Tuesday then closed for Thanksgiving Break, reopening on Monday, Nov. 26. The school board is looking for community members to serve on the FY20 budget advisory committee. Please contact Principal Oakman at the number listed below if you would like to serve. For more information school news, please call the school at 674-5400.
Adventures and Assignments
We had a crazy week of music this past week. Saturday I photographed The Logger and The Fiddler for Lebanon Opera House; Sunday I photographed Lucinda Williams for Kirschner Concerts; Tuesday we saw The Richard Thompson's Electric Trio at the Academy of Music in Northampton MA; Thursday we saw Shawn Mullins at the UVM Recital Hall in Burlington and Saturday we ended up in Manchester Vt....
Billsville House Concerts; a place were music is the focus and up and coming talent is the highlight.
Mary-Elaine Jenkins opened the show. Remember this name. She's a rising star in the folk scene. And we've added her to our "must see whenever she's around" list.
More photos of Mary-Elaine: CLICK HERE
The headliners Saturday night were a favorite band of ours that we've been following for a few years- Lula Wiles. These three women are so talented and are just a joy to see, hear and talk with.
Videos of Lula Wiles: Click Here
Lula Wiles band has a new CD coming out January 25 that can be pre-ordered on their website. It's called "What Will We Do." We heard a few songs Saturday night and I know I'll be picking up this CD as soon as it comes out.
Lula Wiles will be at The Flying Goose Brew Pub in New London, NH on Dec 6 and performing a Lebanon Opera House "LOH on Location" show on Feb 8. I encourage to check this band out, you'll not be disappointed.
Lula Wiles band has a new CD coming out January 25 that can be pre-ordered on their website. It's called "What Will We Do." We heard a few songs Saturday night and I know I'll be picking up this CD as soon as it comes out.
Lula Wiles will be at The Flying Goose Brew Pub in New London, NH on Dec 6 and performing a Lebanon Opera House "LOH on Location" show on Feb 8. I encourage to check this band out, you'll not be disappointed.
Get Out and About Events
Post-Thanksgiving Contradance in Weathersfield, Friday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Weathersfield Center Church. Dance to the calling of Dudley Laufman and enjoy some time your neighbors. All welcome. This is a great dance for children, families, beginners and all who love a traditional New England dance. Entrance fee is $8 or $15 for a family.Basketball Clinic in Ascutney Saturday Dec. 1 at the Weathersfield School, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. Grades K/1/2 9-10 a.m., 3 and 4 10-11 a.m.; 5 and 6- 11-noon, 7 and 8-noon-1 p.m..
Brownsville 2018 Holiday Happenings in West Windsor Saturday, Dec. 1 at 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Church & West Windsor Town Hall Kick off your holiday season in Brownsville 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Bazaar at Town Hall; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Luncheon at the Bazaar; 4:00 Brownsville Holiday Tree Lighting, Caroling, Refreshments and Santa across from Town Hall; 5:30 p.m. Christmas Concert at Brownsville Community Church. More info. Contact Linda Ley 802-484-3200.
Music and Performances
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.. Nov. 23 Ali T; Nov 30 Johnny O, Dec. 7 Steve Ellis, Dec. 14 Johnny O, Dec. 21 Josh Hall, Dec. 28 Ali TThe Engine Room in WRJ. Nov. 24 Jarv and Mister Burns 9 p.m.; Nov. 30 Kelly Ravin and the Welterweights 9 p.m.; Dec.1 Fire and Ice 9 p.m..
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nov. 29-Dec. 1 She Loves Me-Wet Paint Players 7 p.m.; Dec 8-Dec 9 Clara’s Dream; Jan. 12 Recycle Percussion; Feb 1 Moondance; Feb 8 Lula Wiles; April 18 50 years of Jethro Tull.
Taverne On The Square in Claremont. Nov. 21 Best Not Broken 8 p.m.; Nov. 23 Bob and Shane 7 p.m.; Nov. 30 Jason Cann 7 p.m..
Windsor Station in Windsor. Nov 23 Diamond Special 9:30 p.m.; Nov. 24 Funkwagon 10 p.m., Nov. 27 The Bubsies 6 p.m., Nov. 30 Green Mountain Roots 9:30 p.m.;
Ongoing Events
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2018: 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
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.
Now time for pie...
