Weathersfield Weekly Blog, March 6
Another Town Meeting has come and gone. Results are reported on my blog
Now that town meeting is behind me it's time to start some seed for my vegetable garden. And if the temperatures ever warm up, we'll tap a few trees. We don’t tap many trees, only about a dozen, but it’s enough to get some syrup stored up for us. If we run out, we can always buy from our neighbors Willis and Tina Wood.
As for seeds, I usually start a few 4th of July variety tomatoes. I move them through a progressive pot regiment so I can plant larger plants in late May and get a few tomatoes the second week of July, if the weather cooperates. I also start New Ace Peppers and basil as they seem to take a long time to germinate.
And of course, now that town meeting is over, our thoughts will turn to our fifth season-Mud Season. I know the paved roads aren’t doing so well after this freeze-thaw winter so it will be interesting to see how the dirt roads do in March and April. Cheers to mud season-bring it on!
Adventures and Assignments
It was one crazy busy week for me...but I did survive.
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle and John
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt in an acoustic show at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre in Boston MA, Thursday, February 27.
More photos from the show: CLICK HERE
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle and John
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt in an acoustic show at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre in Boston MA, Thursday, February 27.
More photos from the show: CLICK HERE
Zack's Place Ribbon Cutting
On a bright and sunny winter afternoon, Zack’s Place (ZP) hosted a ribbon cutting for their new walkway to the building’s entrance. The previous entrance was plagued with falling icicles, snow build-up and occasional black ice. This new walkway is covered, heated so the don’t have to shovel and put down sand and salt which was tracked into the building and it provides easier access from the road and sideway directly into the building.
Norm Frates, Jr. Zack’s Place Board President thanked the ZP angels Maureen and John Ausura for a grant through their foundation that helped fund the project. He also thanked the Vermont Community Foundations for a supplemental grant; Jason Gaddis who donated his architectural services to the project; Rick Tobiason and the Colby and Tobiason Construction company; Lee Barnum for help get proper permit and Mark Palmer and his crew for the excavation.
Erin Norton and Jessica Burrell volunteered to be the official ribbon cutters.
More photos: CLICK HERE
On a bright and sunny winter afternoon, Zack’s Place (ZP) hosted a ribbon cutting for their new walkway to the building’s entrance. The previous entrance was plagued with falling icicles, snow build-up and occasional black ice. This new walkway is covered, heated so the don’t have to shovel and put down sand and salt which was tracked into the building and it provides easier access from the road and sideway directly into the building.
Norm Frates, Jr. Zack’s Place Board President thanked the ZP angels Maureen and John Ausura for a grant through their foundation that helped fund the project. He also thanked the Vermont Community Foundations for a supplemental grant; Jason Gaddis who donated his architectural services to the project; Rick Tobiason and the Colby and Tobiason Construction company; Lee Barnum for help get proper permit and Mark Palmer and his crew for the excavation.
Erin Norton and Jessica Burrell volunteered to be the official ribbon cutters.
More photos: CLICK HERE
NCCT Crazy For You
This past weekend North Country Community Theatre presented their 26th Annual Teen production. This year the troupe performed the George and Ira Gershwin musical “Crazy For You.” The cast featured four Hartland Elementary School graduates: Samantha Gibbs, Lilly Kendall-Bergstresser, Zofia Zerphy and Sydney Read and one young woman from Brownsville-Ember Pikramenos. The young ladies as showgirls in the performance, singing and dancing throughout the almost two-hour performance.
This past weekend North Country Community Theatre presented their 26th Annual Teen production. This year the troupe performed the George and Ira Gershwin musical “Crazy For You.” The cast featured four Hartland Elementary School graduates: Samantha Gibbs, Lilly Kendall-Bergstresser, Zofia Zerphy and Sydney Read and one young woman from Brownsville-Ember Pikramenos. The young ladies as showgirls in the performance, singing and dancing throughout the almost two-hour performance.
More photos from the show: CLICK HERE
Reading Vermont Town Meeting
The voters in the town of Reading met on Saturday morning to elect new town officers and to vote on sixteen articles.
More photos from Town Meeting: CLICK HERE
Weathersfield Vermont Annual Town Meeting-Results are Posted
Voters met on Saturday, March 2 to voice vote on three articles and to discuss the articles to be voted on by Australian Ballot on Tuesday, March 5
More town meeting photos: CLICK HERE
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle and John
The voters in the town of Reading met on Saturday morning to elect new town officers and to vote on sixteen articles.
More photos from Town Meeting: CLICK HERE
Weathersfield Vermont Annual Town Meeting-Results are Posted
Voters met on Saturday, March 2 to voice vote on three articles and to discuss the articles to be voted on by Australian Ballot on Tuesday, March 5
More town meeting photos: CLICK HERE
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle and John
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt performed their final show of their winter tour at The Garde Arts Center in New London, CT on Sunday, March 3.
More photos from the show: CLICK HERE
Hartland Vermont Annual Town Meeting was held on Tuesday, March 5 at Damon Hall.
More Town Meeting photos: CLICK HERE
More photos from the show: CLICK HERE
Hartland Vermont Annual Town Meeting was held on Tuesday, March 5 at Damon Hall.
More Town Meeting photos: CLICK HERE
Get Out and About Events
Working, the Musical in White River Junction, Briggs Opera House March 1-17. We the People Theatre presents Working based on Studs Terkel’s book. Schedule and tickets: https://www.wethepeopletheatre.com/How to Make Your Own Charcuterie in Perkinsville, Saturday March 9 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Hidden Kitchen at the Inn at Weathersfield hosts a class by executive chef Michael Ehlenfeldt. $75 pp call 802-263-9217 reservations.
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. In addition to bragging rights for first place, there are also prizes for the team that displays the most team spirit and for the team that raises the most funds. The public is invited to attend at no cost, donations are appreciated. There will be an opportunity to sponsor a favorite team the evening of the event. Refreshments will be served, and door prizes given out. 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.
Music and Performances
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. March 8 Peter Neri, 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 9 HOTcakes for CHaD 8 a.m.; 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 Connipition Fits 9 p.m..
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. March 10 Marcia Ball and Sonny Landreth; March 14 The Very Hungry Caterpillar-10 a.m.; March 17 John 5 and the Creatures 7p.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 23 Whose Live Anyway?.
Reading Winter Concert Series in Reading at Robinson Hall. The newly formed concert series continues with Spencer Lewis on March 9. $10 adults, under 15 free. Refreshments served.
Skinny Pancake in Hanover NH. March 9 Ean Ray 7 p.m.; March 14 Pete’s Posse 7 p.m.; 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..
Windsor Station in Windsor. March 9 The Pilgrims and Jessica Rabbit Syndrome 9:30 p.m.; March 19 VT Trash Talk with Connecticut River Conservancy 5;30 p.m.; May 25 Funkwagon 10 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: March 9, 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. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.
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
Have anything you want included in this news and events column? Email Nancy at photosbynanci@comcast.net two weeks prior to your event.