Weathersfield Weekly Blog, May 29
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Weathersfield select board and town news: The Fire Commission was dissolved at the Special Town meeting held on Monday, May 20. The vote was made by voice at the informational meeting and passed 34 to 23. On Tuesday May 21, voters approved the two ballot articles for fire services in Weathersfield. Fire services will be funded beginning July 1 and $17,000 was put in a reserve fund for fire equipment. Both articles passed with identical votes of 167-85. 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: The school announce their Spring Book Fair - Buy One Get One Free!
The spring book fair will take place Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7. Parents are welcome to visit from 2:30-3 p.m. each day. It will also be open during School Report Night on Tuesday, June 4 from 5-6 p.m. During this event there will be several chances for attendees to win books. This is the “Buy One Get One Free” fair - stock up for summer reading. More information about the school please call 802-674-5400.
Weathersfield Proctor Library news: Friends of Weathersfield Proctor Library announced their annul Book, Bake Sale and Mini-Yard Sale for Saturday, June 15 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Book donations are being accepted now. More information about the Friends of Weathersfield Proctor Library or the library contact Mark at 802-674-2863.
Covered Bridges Half Marathon is Sunday, June 2. The 13.1 mile run goes from Pomfret to Quechee. Good luck to our local runners: Ashley Hensel-Browning, Sara Locke, Tim Parent, Sarah Flore, Mike Jenzen, Annemarie Stout, Brandy White, Siobhan Whittemore, Lorinda Button, Tammy Ellis, Kaitlyn Gould, Cait Merriam, Jacky Merriam, John Murphy, Leesa Taft, Audrey Tetu and Andrew Tufts.
Get Out and About Events
Kid’s Fishing Derby in Weathersfield, Saturday June 15 9-noon. Weathersfield Parks and Recreations are hosting a Kid’s Fishing Event. The event is part of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Children’s’ Fishing Program. Prizes awarded for first fish, biggest and smallest, and most fish caught by weight. Call Mark 802-674-2863 for more information.
Lace Up for Laura Memorial 5k walk/run in Perkinsville Saturday, June 29 features two runs: an approximately ½ mile kids 12 and under fun run at 8:30 a.m. and 3.1mile (5km) race at 9:00 a.m. for all ages and abilities. The starts for both races will be located near the intersection of the Plains and Reservoir Roads. Proceeds from the Memorial run will benefit the Laura Cody McNaughton Memorial fund and its annual scholarship which will be awarded to a graduating senior who exemplifies Laura’s leadership and giving spirit, and, is pursuing further education and training in a field where these principles may be put into practice. Register now at www.laceupforlaura.com.
The Engine Room in White River Junction. June 1 Bell’s Brewery take over-Saints and Liars 9 p.m.
Front Porch Concert Series in The Green Lebanon NH. Shows are FREE and start at 7 p.m. unless noted. June 20 Eli Paperboy Reed; June 27 Revenants; July 4 The Flames at 5 p.m. and Hayley Jane and The Primates 7:30 p.m.; July 11 Laura Orshaw and The New Velvet Band; July 18 Bassel and The Supernaturals; July 25 Michael Vincent Band; Aug. 1 Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dread; Aug. 8 Marc Berger; Aug. 15 The Cerny Brothers.
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Shows at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. June 1 Dance Collective Recital 5 p.m.; June 6 The Mavericks; June 13 David Crosby and Sky Trails Band; Juston McKinney; June 16 Keb’ Mo’; June 23 Whose Live Anyway?.
Windsor Station in Windsor. May 31 Derek and the Demons 9:30 p.m.; June 15 Cable Junction 9:30 p.m.; July 5 Fu’Chunk 9:30 p.m.
Ascutney Union Church Food Cupboard in Ascutney 5243 Route 5 Saturdays 9-10 a.m. call 802-674-2484.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville. 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.
Lace Up for Laura Memorial 5k walk/run in Perkinsville Saturday, June 29 features two runs: an approximately ½ mile kids 12 and under fun run at 8:30 a.m. and 3.1mile (5km) race at 9:00 a.m. for all ages and abilities. The starts for both races will be located near the intersection of the Plains and Reservoir Roads. Proceeds from the Memorial run will benefit the Laura Cody McNaughton Memorial fund and its annual scholarship which will be awarded to a graduating senior who exemplifies Laura’s leadership and giving spirit, and, is pursuing further education and training in a field where these principles may be put into practice. Register now at www.laceupforlaura.com.
Music and Performances
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. May 31 Josh Hall, June 7 Jon Clinch, June 14 Ali T, June 21 Steve Ellis, June 28 Johnny O. July 5 Erik Boedtker.The Engine Room in White River Junction. June 1 Bell’s Brewery take over-Saints and Liars 9 p.m.
Front Porch Concert Series in The Green Lebanon NH. Shows are FREE and start at 7 p.m. unless noted. June 20 Eli Paperboy Reed; June 27 Revenants; July 4 The Flames at 5 p.m. and Hayley Jane and The Primates 7:30 p.m.; July 11 Laura Orshaw and The New Velvet Band; July 18 Bassel and The Supernaturals; July 25 Michael Vincent Band; Aug. 1 Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dread; Aug. 8 Marc Berger; Aug. 15 The Cerny Brothers.
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Shows at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. June 1 Dance Collective Recital 5 p.m.; June 6 The Mavericks; June 13 David Crosby and Sky Trails Band; Juston McKinney; June 16 Keb’ Mo’; June 23 Whose Live Anyway?.
Windsor Station in Windsor. May 31 Derek and the Demons 9:30 p.m.; June 15 Cable Junction 9:30 p.m.; July 5 Fu’Chunk 9:30 p.m.
Ongoing Events
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. 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.
Rachel’s Kitchen in Windsor. Free breakfast 7-10 a.m. Mon-Fri at the Rachel Harlow Church 165 Main Street Windsor.
Windsor Community Dinners in Windsor. Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall 4 Court Street, Windsor.
Veggie Van Go in Windsor. Free fresh produce provided by the Vermont Food Bank. 2nd Tuesday of the month 10-11 a.m. Mt. Ascutney Hospital 289 County Road, Windsor.
Hartland Food shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m.
Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.
Weathersfield Parks and Recreation Hike:
Old Roads in Weathersfield Bow Sunday, June 2 2 p.m.
Jeff Pelton leads the first hike. His description: “Park at the Baptist Church parking lot in Weathersfield Bow. We'll walk north to the old Lyman Tavern, later the Danforth Tavern, thence west along Old Bow Road, thence south along the backside of the pond to the Old Springfield Road. We follow the OSR until we're cut off by the Interstate and then retrace our steps back. At some point we will bear off on a logging road and loop back to the village. As this is a Historical Society walk, your "side-hill cronchers" will have to bear some historical blather here and there – Jeff”
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2019: 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.
Windsor Community Dinners in Windsor. Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall 4 Court Street, Windsor.
Veggie Van Go in Windsor. Free fresh produce provided by the Vermont Food Bank. 2nd Tuesday of the month 10-11 a.m. Mt. Ascutney Hospital 289 County Road, Windsor.
Hartland Food shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m.
Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.
Weathersfield Parks and Recreation Hike:
Old Roads in Weathersfield Bow Sunday, June 2 2 p.m.
Jeff Pelton leads the first hike. His description: “Park at the Baptist Church parking lot in Weathersfield Bow. We'll walk north to the old Lyman Tavern, later the Danforth Tavern, thence west along Old Bow Road, thence south along the backside of the pond to the Old Springfield Road. We follow the OSR until we're cut off by the Interstate and then retrace our steps back. At some point we will bear off on a logging road and loop back to the village. As this is a Historical Society walk, your "side-hill cronchers" will have to bear some historical blather here and there – Jeff”
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2019: 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.
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
Annual Frippery in Ascutney Aug 10 and 11. The Weathersfield Historical Society has announced their annual “Frippery” August 10 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and August 11 8 a.m.-noon. This year’s Frippery will be held at the Claire Murray House 5357 Rte 5 in Ascutney (rather than the Center Meeting House). They are seeking gently used items (no clothing, appliances or electronics). For more information call Patti 802-263-9405 or Maureen 603-252-0936.
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