What To Do In and Around Weathersfield Vermont

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Town Forest Trail Day-Volunteers Needed Oct. 19

The Weathersfield Conservation Commission is holding a work day to clear trails in the Town Forest on Saturday morning, Oct. 19,  9 a.m.-noon. Meet at 8:45 am at the parking area across from the entrance to Ascutney State Park on Route 44. Bring hand tools such as hand saws, loppers, and pruners and wear personal protective gear such as eye and ear protection, gloves, sturdy hiking or work boots, and tick repellent. Chainsaws will be operating in the area but not next to volunteers. Bring water and a snack. For more information call 802-885-9517.

Craft Fair at Cedar Hill Oct. 19

The Village at Cedar Hill is hosting their Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, Oct. 19 10 a.m.–3 p.m. to benefit Village Activities Fund at 92 Cedar Hill Drive, Windsor, VT. The fair will feature the work of their residents and is open to local artists and crafters. Pieces by local fiber and visual artists, jewelry, fine woodworking, landscape photography, maple syrup, and much more. Spaces still available. For more information please call 802-674-2254 or visit http://bit.ly/CallingAllCrafters

Historical Society Annual Meeting and Potluck Oct. 19

The Weathersfield Historical Society is hosting their Annual Gathering at the Weathersfield Center Meetinghouse on Saturday Oct. 19 beginning at 6 p.m. with a potluck supper. Bring a dish to share or purchase your dinner. The potluck will be followed by a brief annual meeting at 7:15 p.m. Then at 7:30 pm - Program: Who? What? Where? When?  Test your Weathersfield history knowledge. Questions will be based on a slide presentation of historical photos. Prizes will be awarded.

14th Annual CHaD Hero Oct. 20

Sunday, October 20 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Online Registration closes Wednesday, October 16, at 5 PM ET. Important 2019 CHaD HERO Day information can be found here. The CHaD HERO is the premier fundraising and athletic event benefiting CHaD, Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Starting in 2006 as just a half marathon run, it has grown to include a competitive 5K run, Cam's Course 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K walk, a 5 mile wooded hike, a limited entry 25 or 50 mile bike ride, one AMAZING family-friendly street party, and the KidZone. There is something for everyone! chadhero@hitchcock.org or 603-308-2236. 

Coyote Talk Oct. 22

Kim Royar, Vermont Furbearer Project Leader, and Dr. David Person, Wildlife Ecologist, will present "Coyotes in Vermont" on Oct. 22, 7 p.m. at the Weathersfield Center Meetinghouse in Weathersfield, VT.  This event is sponsored by the Weathersfield Conservation Commission. During her 33 years with Vermont Fish and Wildlife, Kim Royar helped landowners improve their wildlife habitat. She did extensive research on bobcats, coyotes, and other furbearers. Kim Royar also worked to restore Vermont's population of American martens. She worked in Fish and Wildlife's central office as a special assistant to the Commissioner. Dr. Person did research on coyotes in Vermont for his UVM Master's degree as well as doing research on wolves, deer and predator-prey dynamics for 22 years in Alaska, he has authored more than 40 scientific journal papers, as well as reports on the ecology of coyotes, wolves, deer, flying squirrels, predator-prey theory, quantitative ecology, and subsistence hunting. He currently resides in Braintree, Vermont.

Pre-K Yoga Fridays-Nov. 15

Fridays, through Nov. 15, at 9:30 am in the Promise Room at the Windsor Connection Resource Center. Free, for children 0-6 and their caregivers. Each session includes a story, fun yoga poses based on the reading, and mindfulness/relaxation. Yoga mats provided. Windsor Connection Resource Center: 1 Railroad Ave, Windsor, VT 05089

Trunk or Treat Oct. 26

4th Annual Trunk or Treat hosted by the Weathersfield Proctor Library, Town of Weathersfield and Park & Recreation at Hoisington Field in Perkinsville,VT on October 26, 2019 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Calling All Cars! Calling All Cars! The 4th Annual Trunk and Treat is going to be held on October 26th from 4:30pm-5:30pm and we need cars. Come and have fun decorating your car plus hand out treats to all the ghouls and ghost (aka children) in the neighborhood. There is no theme just the spirit of the holiday. Please contact the library at 802-674-2863 if you're interested in participating in this great town event. Bring you Ghouls and Ghost of all ages if you dare! 

Area Farmers’ Markets are winding down for the season.

Wednesday Market Hanover Area Market,  Dartmouth Green, Hanover NH June 12-Oct. 16 3-6 p.m. Schedule Saturday Markets Ascutney Village Farmer’s Market, 5585 US Route 5 Ascutney, Vt. May-Oct. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Schedule Norwich Farmers’ Market, 301 US Route 5 South, Norwich Vt. May-Oct., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Schedule

Music and Performances

Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. Oct 18 Josh Hall, Oct. 25 Peter Neri, Nov. 1 Steve Ellis The Engine Room in WRJ. Nov. 29 Zach Nugent Band 7 p.m., Dec. 31 New Years Eve with Brooks Hubbard Band 3 p.m.. Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Shows at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Oct. 18 Melvin Seals and JGB; Oct. 20 Veronica Swift. Tuesday Acoustic Jams in White River Junction. Here In the Valley hosts Acoustic Jam Sessions every Tuesday night at 7 pm at The Filling Station Bar and Grill, 70 Gates St. WRJ. More info on FB Jam Sessions Windsor Station in Windsor. Nov. 9 Rusted Chrome 9:30 p.m. Weathersfield Hikes-Last one for 2019 Saturday, October 19th, 9:30 AM: Cooks Pond Loop This is a route on wooded dirt roads more than on trail. There is a lovely framed view of Mt. Ascutney from the south end of Cooks Pond. Other mountain views occur at later points. Difficulty: easy to moderate, with one longish incline. Distance: almost 3 miles.  The hikes are being organized under the auspices of Weathersfield Parks and Recreation. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. We expect a range of hiking speeds. Are you new to hiking? Wear footwear that is broken in and appropriate for our uneven trails. Hikers join us at their own risk. Feel free to call Steve, organizer, at 263-5439

Nancy Nutile-McMenemy is an Upper Valley freelance photographer and writer who loves to attend concerts and fundraising events. If you have an event you'd like listed please email it to: photosbynanci@comcast.com