What To Do In and Around Weathersfield Vermont-Trunk or Treat This Saturday!

Halloween is Just Around the Corner...

Trunk or Treat Oct. 26 4th Annual Trunk or Treat hosted by the Weathersfield Proctor Library, Town of Weathersfield and Parks & Recreation will be held at Hoisington Field in Perkinsville,VT on Oct. 26 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Come and have fun by decorating your car, and handing out treats to all the ghouls and ghosts (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 your Ghouls and Ghosts of all ages if you dare...

White River Junction Gory Daze Halloween Parade Oct. 26.  Costume parade in downtown WRJ led by the Celebration Brass Band. The parade starts at Hartford Town Hall (171 Bridge St.) crosses the river and ends at Briggs Park in center of WRJ. More info. visit GORY DAZE. You can also make a donation to help fund the festivities: DONATE

Maple Tree Removal Meeting Oct. 29 6 PM

It was revealed to the Weathersfield select board on Monday night that the State of Vermont wants to hold a public meeting to inform the Town of Weathersfield of State's decision to cut down a large maple tree near the Park and Ride at Exit 8 in Ascutney.  The meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Ascutney Fire Station on Tuesday, October 29. (See full article: https://herecast.us/profile/2565/984556)

Veterans Day Nov. 11

The Weathersfield Veterans Memorial Committee asks everyone to gather on the Perkinsville Green (Route 106 and High Street) on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. to remember the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our community and country.

Veterans Day is a day to remember and honor the selfless dedication of service members, men and women, who have boldly stood in harm’s way carrying the torch of freedom fighting to protect our abundant way of life.

Music and Performances  

Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. Oct. 25 Peter Neri, Nov. 1 Steve Ellis. Closed for Stick Season Nov. 4-Nov. 25.   

The Engine Room in WRJ. Nov. 7 Climbing Poetree 7 p.m., Nov. 8 Deep Change 9:30 p.m., Nov. 22 Cornhole Tournament 5 p.m., Nov. 29 Zach Nugent Band 7 p.m., Dec. 28 Chris Powers and Ali T Album Release Party 7:30 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. Nov. 6 Hip Hop Workshop 4 p.m., Nov. 7 LOH on Location: Infinitus String Trio 7 p.m. First Congregational Church in Lebanon, Nov. 9 Warren Miller's "Timeless", Nov. 10 Farewell Angelina 7 p.m., Nov. 15 Comedian Bob Marley (third show added), Nov. 16 Comedian Bob Marley (2nd show added) 5:30 p.m., Nov. 16 Comedian Bob Marley 8 p.m., Nov. 23 The Raqs Salaam Dance Theatre 4 p.m., Dec. 14 Clara's Dream-a nutcracker story 1 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m.

Taverne on the Square in Claremont NH. Oct. 25 Bob and Shane 7 p.m., Nov. 1 Halloween Costume Party 5 p.m., Dec. 6 Dirty Looks 8 p.m.

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

Trumbull Hall Troupe-Newsies at the Lebanon Opera House. Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. To reserve a ticket visit: Newsies Tickets

Windsor Station in Windsor. Oct. 22 Ali T 6 p.m., Oct. 31 Still Hill 7 p.m., Nov. 1 Party Crashers 9 p.m., Nov. 9 Rusted Chrome 9:30 p.m., Nov. 22 Chodus and the Time Life Magazines, Live 9:30 p.m.

World Under Wonder in Ascutney.  Oct. 26 Haunted Productions: Happenings in the Darkness 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 27 7:30 p.m., Oct. 27 Scrooge! Auditions 2:30 p.m., Nov. 22 Singer/Songwriter Showcase 7 p.m.

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.

Other Ongoing Events

Bike Rentals in Brownsville Paradise Sports in Windsor is now providing weekend bicycle rentals and trailside 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: 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 $50for 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

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