What To Do In and Around Weathersfield Vermont

New Year's Eve in the Upper Valley

Ascutney Outdoors in Brownsville. 8 p.m-1 a.m. $10 at the door. BYOB, Snacks provided. DJ.

Crown Point Country Club in Springfield, VT, 7 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Call (802) 885-1010

The Engine Room in WRJ. 3-8 p.m. New Years Eve with Brooks Hubbard Band.

Fireside Inn in West Lebanon 8 p.m-1 a.m. Time Travelers Ball with the Conniption Fits Call the Fireside for tickets (603) 298-5900

Flying Crow Coffee Co. in Springfield 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.  They will have specials, good tunes, a live countdown, and more. Free non-alcoholic midnight toast.

Margaritas's in Lebanon 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Roaring 20's New Year's Eve Party. So find your favorite Gatsby suit or flapper attire and join them to bring in the New Year.

Public House in Quechee Dinner Served from 4-10PM Featuring Fabulous Chefs Specials and all your Public House favorites! Live Music with Kevin Atkinson from 6:30- 9:30 PM Call now to reserve your table! 802 295 9500 or on the web at www.publichousevt.com 5813 Woodstock Road in Quechee

The Skinny Pancake in Hanover 6-10 p.m. String band karaoke with Jes Raymond and the Route 5 Revival.

REMIX in Claremont NH 8 p.m-1 a.m. New Year's Eve Resolution: Sober III with Ben Fuller. This is a 16+ event and a ticket is required for entry. We ask for a suggested donation of $30 per person or $50 for two. All proceeds from the evening will go towards NH-based addiction prevention and treatment programs.

Windsor Station in Windsor. Dec. 31 NYE Party with Jack In the Pulpit closing with Maiden Voyage dance party until 2 a.m.

Happy New Year!

Scrooge, The Musical at World Under Wonder Dec 26-29 and Jan 3 and 4.

This production is in memory of David Roberts, the father of the Executive Director and Founder of the organization who passed away in 2017. When: Seating starts 30 minutes before show. Thursday: Dec. 26: 7pm Friday, Dec. 27: 7pm Saturday, Dec. 28: 7pm Sunday, Dec 29: 3pm Friday, Jan. 3: 7pm Saturday, Jan. 4: 7pm Where: World Under Wonder Playhouse 5755 Route 5, Ascutney Vermont. Cost: $10 tickets. $5 reimbursed to those at door if under 18, over 65, or veterans. Sponsored by the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation

Monday, January 6

Pot Luck Community Dinner at Weathersfield School 5:30 p.m. The WS School Board is hosting a community dinner for families and community members at school at 5:30 pm. All are welcome. The school will provide soup and salad dinner. If you want to bring a hot dish, feel free to do so. Dinner is at 5:30 and at 6:15 pm, the BAC and the Board would like to present next year’s budget and to seek your input. Child care will be provided at this time in the gym. RSVP is encouraged, but not required. 802-674-5400

Friday January 10

Full Moon Snowshoe Hike and Astronomy Program- 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park on Friday January 10th for a nighttime hike under January’s full “Wolf” moon. Learn all about the moon and its different phases and take a look through one of the high powered telescopes. Please dress warmly and wear sturdy footwear. Snowshoes will be provided along with light refreshments. Meet in the Forest Center at the park.

Saturday January 11

Full Moon Fiesta Storrs Hill Lebanon NH
Lebanon Recreation and Parks host their 14th Annual dinner. The whole family can travel by snowshoe, ski, or snowboard at Storrs Hill Ski Lodge. Local sponsoring restaurants will offer light food and hot beverages as you get out and enjoy the snow and some delicious food. All proceeds benefit Lebanon Recreation and Parks and Lebanon Outing Club. This is an eco-friendly event - please help reduce waste by bringing your own mug, spoon and bowl. Purchase your tickets online with Lebanon Recreation and Parks-this event usually sells out.

The Aurora, Curtains of Light

A talk about the Northern lights hosted by Hartland Winter trails featuring Dr. Neal Brown who has presented his program all over the country. More info https://www.hartlandwintertrails.org/

Saturday January 18

T-Bar Dedication at Ascutney Outdoors
Ascutney Outdoors will be celebrating its new T-bar 12- 4 pm. Following a short dedication ceremony starting at noon, free skiing will be offered to everyone until 4 p.m. Brownsville’s own Butcher and Pantry will be on hand serving up an awesome chili bar at a cost of $10 per person. There will be music and other activities, and the tubing lift will also be in operation with its’ regular purchased tickets. There is no snowmaking at the mountain, so just like the old days, the area relies on mother nature - a real commitment to Protecting Our Winters. The event will take place even if conditions aren’t acceptable – we’ll have a snow dance and enjoy an afternoon of food and fun!

Music and Performances

Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. Dec. 27 J. Michael Kelley

The Engine Room in WRJ. 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., Jan 2 Comedy Club 7 p.m., Jan 4 Club Night: The Hangover with Livemixkings 9 p.m.

Kedron Valley Inn in Woodstock. Jan. 1 Spencer Lewis 6:30 p.m.

Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Shows at 7:30 p.m.

Public House in Quechee. Dec 27 Jack in the Pulpit -7-10 p.m., Dec 28 The Gully Boys X Mas Bash- 7-10 p.m.

Reading Town Hall in Reading VT. Jan 11 Old Boys 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door. Donations of non-perishable food items are encouraged. Ticket price includes dinner food provided by the beneficiaries.

Taverne on the Square in Claremont NH.

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

Trout River Brewing Co. in Springfield. Jan. 2 Ben Fuller ing the Great Hall 100 River St. 6-9 p.m. $5 suggested-goes to Ben. (802) 885-6613

Windsor Station in Windsor. Dec. 31 NYE Party with Jack In the Pulpit closing with Maiden Voyage dance party until 2 a.m.

World Under Wonder in Ascutney. Jan. 20 Tanu larp Quest Night 6-10 p.m., Feb. 17 Tanu Larp Quest Night 6-10 p.m., March 16 Tanu larp Quest Night 6-10 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 non-perishable 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. NOTE-Beginning Jan 9 hours will be 2nd and 4th Thursday 2-4 p.m.

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

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.

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