Weathersfield Weekly Blog, December 13

I hope everyone had a grand time at Wassail this past weekend. Wassail is a signal for me that the holiday season is now officially in full swing. That and the Geminid meteor showers which peak this weekend; I hope the skies are clear. It’s like watching nature’s fireworks. Next week is the Winter Solstice-the shortest day of the early. I know it’s sad but look on the bright side the days will now be getting a little longer each day. Can spring be far behind? 

News You Can Use

Weathersfield select board and town news: The select board was scheduled to meet on Monday, Dec. 10 to continue discussion of the municipal fire department. The agenda called for discussion of responsibilities of a full-time versus part-time fire chief and whether the new fire services model would work with a part-time versus full time fire chief. In other news, 700 feet of Cady Hill Road (from Center Road west to driveway access to parcel #08-01-34) was reclassified from a Class 3 Highway to a Trail. Following a November site visit and public hearing the select board made the reclassification at their Dec. 3 meeting. 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: Congratulations to the eight Weathersfield students, and two honorary Weathersfield students, who participated in this year’s 2018 Fall District VI Music Festival. Panther Pride was represented by three grades: representing the eighth grade was Kaidance Craig; representing the seventh grade were Carys Bickford, Dory Hindinger, Bella Towsley, Clarye Waters, and Anneka Yuengling; representing the sixth grade were Carrisa Ladd and Brianna Barton; honorary members were Noah and Karis Huebner. These ten students were the most of any school in the chorus. Also, the school announced their high school fair will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the AP room. Ten different high school representatives will be there for students and parents to talk with and ask questions. Additional information will come as the date gets closer but for questions contact Jenna Brown in the Guidance office. For more information school news, please call the school at 674-5400.

Weathersfield Proctor Library news: The Library announced that Santa will visit Friday, Dec. 14 around 7 p.m. with stories and refreshments starting at 6:30 p.m. to help everyone celebrate. They will also be hosting Disney’s “Frozen” on Dec. 22 at 11 a.m.. Be sure to check out the Kids page on the library website to stay up with on top of all the events. More information about the Friends of Weathersfield Proctor Library or the library contact Mark at 802-674-2863.

Get Out and About Events

Bites with a Buzz Cooking Class in Perkinsville Saturday, Dec. 15 with Kim Gagne 10:30a.m.-1 p.m. at the Inn at Weathersfield. Call 802-263-9217 for more details.

Music and Performances

Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m Dec. 14 Johnny O, Dec. 21 Josh Hall, Dec. 28 Ali T.

The Engine Room in WRJ. Dec. 16 Parsonsfield 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 22 Hot 97.5 Hip Hop Holiday 9 p.m.; New Year’s Eve with Brooks Hubbard band 4 p.m..

Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Dec. 14 Holiday Movie Night: Elf 7 p.m.; Jan. 12 Recycle Percussion; Jan 30 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival 7 p.m.; Jan. 31 The Three Musketeers 10 a.m.; Feb 1 Moondance; Feb 8 Lula Wiles; Feb 9 Mike McDonald’s Comedy Extravaganza; March 14 The Very Hungry Caterpillar 10 a.m.; march 17 John 5 and the Creatures 7p.m.; April 12 A sick Day for Amos McGee 10 a.m.; April 18 Stand Up America-50 years of Jethro Tull; May 17 Dan Zanes and Claudia Eliaza 10 a.m..

Taverne On The Square in Claremont. Dec. 28 SIRSY 8 p.m.

Windsor Station in Windsor. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party with The Tricksters 10 p.m..

Ongoing Events

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.