Weathersfield Weekly Blog, June 26
Adventures and Assignments
Eli "Paperboy" Reed
Front Porch Concert Series-rain location Lebanon Opera House
Lebanon, NH June 20, 2019
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Myra Flynn with special guest Jen Crowell
The Stone Church
Brattleboro, VT June 22, 2019
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Photos of Jen: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Jen-Crowell
Whose Live Anyway
Improv Comedy at the Lebanon Opera House
June 23, 2019
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News You Can Use
Weathersfield select board and town news: At the June 17 meeting, town manager Ed Morris told the board the Pearl’s Pies is now “Ascutney 4 Corners Café and will be open seven days a week. The café is currently taking applications for staff. A large gathering permit was approved for the Crown Point Country Club for their annual July 4th celebration to be held on Saturday, July 6 (rain date Sunday, July 7). The board authorized the town manager and town highway supervisor to put up signs on all Class IV town roads (about 20 in town) alerting motorists that these roads are not maintained by the town and are off-limits to motorized vehicles. 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 Friends of Proctor Library have announced their 9th annual “Summer Evening with Friends and Neighbors” for Saturday, July 27 at the Center Meeting House on Weathersfield Center Road. A silent auction, refreshments and music by The Woods Tea Company are all part of the evening which benefits the library, starting at 6 p.m. Donations at the door. More information about the Friends of Weathersfield Proctor Library or the library contact Mark at 802-674-2863.
Get Out and About Events
The Lady Slippers are in bloom in Hartland. Make your way to Eshqua Bog (Hartland Hill Rd to Garvin Hill Rd) soon because the lady slippers are in bloom. Bring bug spray and binoculars and maybe wear long pants and hiking boots. More info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eshqua-Bog/442596402435182Lace 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. All ages and abilities welcome. Races start at the intersection of the Plains and Reservoir Roads. Proceeds from the Memorial run will benefit the Laura Cody McNaughton memorial fund. Register now at www.laceupforlaura.com.
Book Discussion in Ascutney Wednesday, July 17 6:30-8 p.m. The library will host an evening with storyteller, children's author and musician Michael Caduto. Caduto will be discussing his book “Touching the Sky Dome Stories of the Sun, Moon and Stars” on Wednesday, July 17 6:30-8 p.m. More information contact Mark at 802-674-2863.
Music and Performances
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. June 28 Johnny O. July 5 Erik Boedtker, July 12 Ali T, July 19-sold out for wedding, July 26 Jon Clinch.The Engine Room in WRJ. June 28 HOT 97.5 Summer Party 9 p.m., July 25 Bell’s Brewery Bingo 6 p.m., July 31 Girls Night Out 8 p.m..
Front Porch Concert Series on The Green Lebanon NH. Shows are FREE and start at 7 p.m. unless noted. 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. July 12-14 Hoedown at Blow-Me-Down 7 p.m., July 12-14 and 18-20 Big Fish 7:30 p.m., July 26-28 The Pirates of Penzance 7 p.m..
Skinny Pancake in Hanover, NH. June 29 Fu’ Chunk 8 p.m.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont, NH. June 28 Best Not Broken 8:30 p.m., July 19 Boss and the Sauce 8:30 p.m..
Windsor Station in Windsor. July 5 Fu’Chunk 9:30 p.m., July 6 Super Stash Brothers 9:30 p.m..
Ongoing Events
Ascutney Village Farmer’s Market in Ascutney Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through September. Vendors, wood fired grill, special events. June 29 starts the children’s Power of Produce club activities, a “Yard Sale Day” and a psychic coming who will do readings by appointment. July13 Car Nutz Car Club car show “Cruise In”. August 10 “Touch-a-Truck” day, featuring area emergency services vehicles as well as other unusual and large vehicles. September 14 the annual “Chili Cook-Off”. More information contact Judy at 802-674-5553-leave a message, or visit their Facebook page, Ascutney Village Farmers Market.Annual Frippery collecting items 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.
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.
Bike Rentals in Brownsville Paradise Sports in Windsor is now providing weekend bicycle rentals and trail side services at the Ascutney Outdoors Center in Brownsville throughout the summer. Call Paradise Sports' trail side number, 802-738-0353, or visit their website to learn more.
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2019: 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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