Weathersfield Weekly Blog, March 14
The Weathersfield Food Shelf (WFS) announced that they will be changing their hours of operation. Beginning with the month of April, WFS will be open the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 1-3 p.m. WFS serves residents of the Town of Weathersfield and is in the 1879 Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. Donations of nonperishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during opening hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. WFS is also seeking donations of used slow cookers in working condition for its clients. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com.
Weathersfield select board and town news: By now you know that the voters passed all articles on the Australian Ballot except for funding for the new municipal fire department and borrowing money for a new grader. The select board met to re-organize on Thursday, March 7 and to welcome newly elected members Dave Fuller and Mike Todd. Fuller and Todd join John Arrison, Dan Boyer, and Kelly Murphy. 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: Grade 8 Science Fair was held on Monday March 4. Three entries were awarded First Place ribbons: Skylar Thibodeau-How Effective is Reishi Mushrooms as a Homeopathic Remedy?; Madeline Hill and Bonnie Blake-Should the United States Ban Single Use Plastics?; Brody Perham and Layne Watkins-Can a Green Cleaning Product Work as Effectively as Those Containing Harmful Chemicals? Skylar, Madeline, Bonnie, Layne will be presenting their work at the Vermont State Science Fair on Saturday, March 30 at Norwich University from 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
In addition, three entries were awarded Honorable Mention: Mallory Martel-Do Our Middle School Students Follow a Healthy Diet?; Collin Lique-Does Vaping Do More Damage to Your Lungs Than Cigarette Smoke?; Kadence Brooks, Kaidance Craig, and Jezabella Martin-What Personal Care Products Contain Dangerous Toxins? Congrats to these budding scientists.
The school announced their annual Graduation Dance will be held on Friday, May 10 details to follow. Panther Cub Night will be held on Tuesday, May 28 5-6 p.m. in the two kindergarten classrooms. School report night will be Tuesday, June 4 5-6 p.m. in the AP room. For more information school news, please call the school at 674-5400.
Adventures and Assignments
Hiss Golden Messenger and Erin Rae at Billsville House Concerts in Manchester, VT March 7.
Erin Rae
Hiss Golden Messenger
Reading Winter Concert Series March 8 Spencer Lewis and friends. Next up on April 13-Monkey Pudding Face.
Spencer Lewis
Kevin Wright
Niles Franc
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Marcia Ball and Sonny Landreth at the Lebanon Opera House March 10.
Marcia Ball
Sonny Landreth
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Get Out and About Events
Working, The Musical in White River Junction, Briggs Opera House weekends through March 17. We the People Theatre presents Working based on Studs Terkel’s book. Schedule and tickets: https://www.wethepeopletheatre.com/
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Shamrock N’ Roll at Ascutney Outdoors, Saturday March 16 7:30-11 p.m. in West Windsor. Celebrate St. Paddy's Day on Mt. Ascutney with some singing and dancing to your favorite songs; wear something green to win some cool Ascutney Outdoors’ bling. Local DJ and karaoke. This is a BYOB event and bring snacks or food to share with others. The cover charge is $10.00 at the door.
8th Annual Town Challenge in Ascutney, Saturday March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Weathersfield School on Schoolhouse Road. The Weathersfield Proctor Library is hosting the annual Town Challenge featuring nine town teams representing boards, committees, school staff and students. Each team will answer questions in random order in seven trivia categories: Spelling, Town History, Current Events/Sports, “Name That Tune,” Geography, and Literature. All welcome, donations are appreciated. Refreshments and door prizes. Call 802-674-5021 for further information. (Storm date will be March 24)
Mexican Cooking Class in Perkinsville, Saturday March 23 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Hidden Kitchen instructor Denise Atland teaches a hand on Mexican Cooking class. Menu includes: Tortillas, Refried beans, Baja fish tacos, Pork enchiladas sopapillaa served with local honey. $65 per person includes lunch and recipes. Call 802-263-9217 for reservations.
Mushroom Workshop in Hartland. Reservations are open for three one-day shiitake log inoculation workshops on April 6, 13, and 28. Each workshop includes hands-on learning, preparing and inoculating logs, and wood-fired pizza from the outdoor oven. Each participant takes home a log that will fruit in the 2019 season. These are free workshops, but space is limited so sign up soon. This outdoor activity incorporates science, agriculture, tool skills, new people, and FOOD. Request more information or reserve a space call Sandy Gmur at 831-750-7115.
Music and Performances
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. March 15 AliT, March 22 Johnny O; March 29 Josh Hall. Closed March 31-May 2-Mud Season Break.The Engine Room in White River Junction. March 16 Karaoke Night 8 p.m.; March 21 High Stakes Trivia 7 p.m.; March 28 BINGO Night 6 p.m.; March 29 Adults vs. Kids Cornhole Tournament 6 p.m.; March 30 8084 and the Conniption Fits 9 p.m.
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. March 17 John 5 and the Creatures 7 p.m.; April 4 Fly Fishing Film Tour-7p.m.; April 12 A Sick Day for Amos McGee-10 a.m.; April 18 Martin Barre Celebrates 50 Years of Jethro Tull; April 19 Get The Led Out; May 17 Dan Zanes and Claudia Eliaza-10 a.m.; May 17 April Verch Band-On Location; May 18 Who’s Bad; June 13 David Crosby and Sky Trails Band; June 16 Keb’ Mo’; June 20 Anoushka Shankar; June 23 Whose Live Anyway?.
Skinny Pancake in Hanover NH. March 15 Christine Malcolm and Chris Lyon 7 p.m.; March 21 Out in the Valley Queer Happy Hour 6 p.m.; March 23 Fred Haas Organ Jam 7-9 p.m.
Taverne On The Square in Claremont, April 25 The Turbos 7 p.m.; May 10 Dirty Looks 8 p.m..
Weathersfield School Performances in Ascutney. March 13 Weathersfield’s Got Talent 6-7 p.m. (Snow date-Thursday, March) April 9 Weathersfield K-8 Spring Concert 6-7:30 p.m. (Snow date Wednesday, April 10); May 24 Memorial Day Assembly 8:15-9 a.m.
Windsor Station in Windsor. March 7 Sensible Shoes 7 p.m.; March 9 Citizen Pine 9:30 p.m.; March 9 The Pilgrims and Jessica Rabbit Syndrome 9:30 p.m.; March 12 Strangled Darlings 6 p.m.; March 14 The Repeat Offenders 7 p.m.; March 15 River Frog 9:30 p.m.; March 16 Party ‘til it’s Patty’s with the Gully Boys 9:30 p.m.; March 19 Ali T 6 p.m..; March 21 Fiddle Witch Bluegrass 7 p.m.; March 22 JARV 10 p.m.; March 23 Groove Sum 9:30 p.m.; March 29 Michael McNaughton 6 p.m.; March 28 Still Hill 7 p.m.; April 5 The Party Crashers 9:30 p.m.; April 6 Unbalanced 9:30 p.m.; April 12 Turner Around 9:30 p.m.; April 13 Moxley Union 9:30 p.m.; April 19 The Crop Dusters 9:30 p.m.
Ongoing Events
1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse Committee Seeks Volunteers. The 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse Committee needs willing hands to help with the ongoing task of renovating the 1879 Perkinsville District 1 school. No special skills are needed, and food will be provided. The next scheduled work dates are: April 13 and May 11 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.. Please contact Matt Keniston at 802-263-5300 or norclime@tds.net to sign up.AARP Tax-Aide Program in Ascutney Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at Martin Memorial Hall 5259 Route 5 call 802-885-3933 for more information.
Food Assistance:
Ascutney Union Church Food Cupboard in Ascutney 5243 Route 5 Saturdays 9-10 a.m. call 802-674-2484.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. (until April then the hours will be the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 1-3 p.m.) WFS is located in the 1879 Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. Donations of nonperishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com.
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2019: April 30, May 28, June 18, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept.24, Oct. 29, and Nov. 26 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
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