Weathersfield Weekly Blog, December 6
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Adventures and Assignments
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More photos from the Brownsville Holiday Bazaar: CLICK HERE
Charlie Shackleton and Miranda Thomas hosted their 24th
annual holiday party at their store in Bridgewater Mills in Bridgewater on
Saturday. The event featured woodworking and pottery demonstrations, a
make-your-own-dish area, a decorate a crown table, refreshments and music by
Ida Mae Specker and the Terrible Mountain String Band.
More Holiday Party photos: CLICK HERE
Marys and Music at the Silo Distillery with Tito and Tristan (Moxley Union)
More photos: CLICK HERE
More Videos: CLICK HERE
News You Can Use
Weathersfield select board and town news: The select board was scheduled to meet on Dec. 3. Budget discussion for FY20 continues and the proposed budget sheets can be downloaded for your review at: http://www.weathersfieldvt.org/portal/images/Budget-Package-12-03-2018.pdf More information about the select board and the town contact Town Manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626 or townmanager@weathersfield.org.
Weathersfield Proctor Library news: The next two movies at the library are: Disney’s “Tangled” Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. and Disney’s “Frozen” Dec. 22 at 11 a.m.. The library is also hosting a “Winter” display of many objects from the Weathersfield Historical Society. And snowshoes and poles are available to be “checked-out” at the library thanks to a grant from RiseVT. More information about the library contact Mark at 802-674-2863.
The Nutcracker in Springfield Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at Springfield High School. The Dance Factory presents Tchaikovsky's ballet, The Nutcracker. Tickets are $13 for adults, $8 for students/children; proceeds benefit the SHS Drama Department. Tickets are available at Tina's Hallmark, Woodbury Florist, Sage Jewelry & Gifts in Chester, and at the door.
Holiday Open House in Windsor Dec. 9 2-4 p.m.. Windsor Mansion Inn, 153 Pembroke Rd (just off of Juniper Hill Rd hosts a holiday Open House, featuring tours of the Inn, light refreshments, and a holiday gift. Then the Windsor Public Library shares the magic of the holiday season with the 7th Annual Holiday Read Aloud at 4 p.m. featuring guest storytellers Tom Haushalter, Paul Voltmer, Melissa Ayres, and Hamilton Gillett. Holiday stories for youth (middle school and up) and adults. For details, see the Windsor Mansion Inn website and the Windsor Public Library website.
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.
The Christmas Revels: A Venetian Celebration of the Solstice in Hanover, NH Dec 13-16 Tickets at Hopkins Center Box office 603-646-2422/
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.. Dec. 7 Steve Ellis, Dec. 14 Johnny O, Dec. 21 Josh Hall, Dec. 28 Ali T; Jan. 4 Steve Ellis; Jan. 11 Johnny O; Jan. 18 Ali T; Jan . 25 Peter Neri; Feb 1. Steve Ellis.
The Engine Room in WRJ. Dec. 7 The Conniption Fits 8 p.m.; Dec. 16 Parsonsfield Holiday Acoustic Tour 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.; Jan. 5 DJ LaFountaine; Jan. 11 Karaoke Night; Jan. 19 The Wheelers 9p.m.; Jan. 26 Heartless Rocks 9 p.m.; Feb. 1 The Conniption Fits 9 p.m.; Feb 27 Girls Night Out 8 p.m..
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Dec 8-Dec 9 Clara’s Dream; Dec. 14 Holiday Movie Night: Elf 7 p.m.; Jan. 12 Recycled 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 The Tricksters 10 p.m..
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.
Weathersfield Proctor Library news: The next two movies at the library are: Disney’s “Tangled” Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. and Disney’s “Frozen” Dec. 22 at 11 a.m.. The library is also hosting a “Winter” display of many objects from the Weathersfield Historical Society. And snowshoes and poles are available to be “checked-out” at the library thanks to a grant from RiseVT. More information about the library contact Mark at 802-674-2863.
Get Out and About Events
Shakespeare's “Much Ado About Nothing” in Windsor, Dec. 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec.8 at 2 p.m.. Windsor High School's Theatre Arts Department presents, "a comedy of sparring lovers, fake news, and superior law enforcement." Admission at the door is $2 for adults, $1 for students and seniors. Enter the school's lower parking lot from State Street; the auditorium entrance is on the lower level.The Nutcracker in Springfield Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at Springfield High School. The Dance Factory presents Tchaikovsky's ballet, The Nutcracker. Tickets are $13 for adults, $8 for students/children; proceeds benefit the SHS Drama Department. Tickets are available at Tina's Hallmark, Woodbury Florist, Sage Jewelry & Gifts in Chester, and at the door.
Holiday Open House in Windsor Dec. 9 2-4 p.m.. Windsor Mansion Inn, 153 Pembroke Rd (just off of Juniper Hill Rd hosts a holiday Open House, featuring tours of the Inn, light refreshments, and a holiday gift. Then the Windsor Public Library shares the magic of the holiday season with the 7th Annual Holiday Read Aloud at 4 p.m. featuring guest storytellers Tom Haushalter, Paul Voltmer, Melissa Ayres, and Hamilton Gillett. Holiday stories for youth (middle school and up) and adults. For details, see the Windsor Mansion Inn website and the Windsor Public Library website.
The Christmas Revels: A Venetian Celebration of the Solstice in Hanover, NH Dec 13-16 Tickets at Hopkins Center Box office 603-646-2422/
Music and Performances
Briggs Opera House in White River Junction. Dec. 7 FaLaLa Holiday Revue7 p.m. an evening of community theatre, dance, film, and music to benefit Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity. Performances by Raq-On Dance Studio, Upper Valley Music Center, Valley Improv, White River Ballet Academy, and three short films by Vermont filmmakers - L'Abduction, Ingredients, and Vermont Is. Tickets are $15 per person, and children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.tututix.com/wrba or at the box office on the day of.Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.. Dec. 7 Steve Ellis, Dec. 14 Johnny O, Dec. 21 Josh Hall, Dec. 28 Ali T; Jan. 4 Steve Ellis; Jan. 11 Johnny O; Jan. 18 Ali T; Jan . 25 Peter Neri; Feb 1. Steve Ellis.
The Engine Room in WRJ. Dec. 7 The Conniption Fits 8 p.m.; Dec. 16 Parsonsfield Holiday Acoustic Tour 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.; Jan. 5 DJ LaFountaine; Jan. 11 Karaoke Night; Jan. 19 The Wheelers 9p.m.; Jan. 26 Heartless Rocks 9 p.m.; Feb. 1 The Conniption Fits 9 p.m.; Feb 27 Girls Night Out 8 p.m..
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Dec 8-Dec 9 Clara’s Dream; Dec. 14 Holiday Movie Night: Elf 7 p.m.; Jan. 12 Recycled 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 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.