What to Do In and Around Weathersfield Vermont Feb.12
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Valentine's Day
Here's a partial listing of some of the fun things to do in our neighborhood on Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day Partner Yoga at Within Reach Yoga 5:30-7 p.m. in Weathersfield Bow. More info visit http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html
Sweethearts Dance in Woodstock at the Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. ArtisTree presents a Sweethearts Dance featuring the The Starline Rhythm Boys. Cash bar, light refreshments, $20 pp Tickets. The Little Theater is located at 54 River St, Woodstock, VT
CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF SNOWThe 2020 Woodstock Flurry Snow Sculpting Competition Feb. 14-16 10 a.m. The Green, Woodstock VT. Come to the Vermont State Snow Sculpture Competition and cheer on professional snow sculpting teams as they compete to create large, stunning sculptures over a three-day period. The Woodstock Village Green is transformed into a celebration of winter and the visual arts as the 7th annual Vermont Flurry comes to town! Cheer on professional snow sculpting teams as they compete to create large, stunning sculptures over a three-day period. You can even vote for your favorite “Peoples’ Choice” sculpture. This event is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled on short
notice.
Valentine's Day Partner Yoga at Within Reach Yoga 5:30-7 p.m. in Weathersfield Bow. More info visit http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html
Sweethearts Dance in Woodstock at the Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. ArtisTree presents a Sweethearts Dance featuring the The Starline Rhythm Boys. Cash bar, light refreshments, $20 pp Tickets. The Little Theater is located at 54 River St, Woodstock, VT
CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF SNOW
Rowland Hazard at the Inn at Weathersfield Perkinsville VT 7-9 p.m.
Still Hill at Skunk Hollow Tavern in Hartland,VT 8 p.m.
The Peter Concilio Trio at the Windsor Station in Windsor VT 6-9 p.m.
Dan Griffith at Taverne on the Square in Claremont, NH 7-10 p.m.
AARP Luncheon and Valentine's Day Party in Claremont, NH The Earl Bourdon Centre, 67 Maple Ave. 12:30 p.m. Entertainment will follow the luncheon. New members welcome. $5 annual dues. 603-542-5500.
Chocolate Auction In Hartland
In case you missed it...
Every year, for the last 12 years, the First Universalist
Society of Hartland VT hosts a Valentine's Chocolate Auction on the Sunday
before Valentine's Day. Close to 70 people were fiercely bidding against each
other in the fundraiser for the UU Society of Hartland.
In addition, a raffle was held for $100 gift
certificate to the Skink Hollow Tavern. The lucky winner was Kim Aakre.
In her second year as children's table auctioneer, Caitlin
Seville helped open the event during the Hat Ceremony by placing hats on adult
auctioneers Glenn Walker and Todd Lloyd.
A chocolate mocha cake made by the minister's wife-Katy Saywer went for $150 and the Gretchen Ocasio (Skunk Hollow) chocolate raspberry cake went for $155 but didn't go home with the winner. Mike Theroux won the chocolate raspberry creation and had it cut up to share with everyone who attended the auction.
Get Out and About
Saturday, February 15
Movies at the Library at the Weathersfield Proctor Library. Come enjoy a movie with popcorn. Call 802-674-2863 for this week's movie.
Monday, February, 17
Line Dancing Lessons Bellows Falls Loyal Order of Moose Family Center 6-8 p.m. More info. on their Facebook event page.
Saturday, February 22
Fondue Night at the Library. The Weathersfield Proctor Library is hosting their 2nd annual Fondue Night at 6:30 p.m. at the library in Ascutney. More info. call 802-674-5863.
Cold Comfort: Winter Wildlife Adaptations at the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park 10 a.m.-noon. Vermont wildlife knows how to get creative when it comes to the winter months. NPS Science Communication Specialist Ed Sharron will begin with an indoor discussion that explores how animals meet their basic winter needs for food, water, and shelter. Then, head outside for a snowshoe hike investigating different habitats. Event open to all ages. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activity, and bring a water bottle and snowshoes if possible. Adult and children’s snowshoes are available if needed. Event will continue snow or shine. Please pre-register as space is limited. To register or learn more call (802) 457-3368 x 226, or email us at leah_marshall@partner.nps.gov. Be sure to tell us how many are coming. More information can be found on our website: https://www.nps.gov/mabi/learn/nature/working-woodlands-workshops.htm
February 28, 29 and March 1
North Country Community Theater Teen's production of GREASE. Tickets are on sale now. Performances are Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and March 1 at 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Winter Wild Run-Ascutney Trails at Ascutney Outdoors Brownsville, VT 6-9 p.m. The twisting, climbing old ski area adventure returns. This is what it's all about, a small VT ski area with 4 seasons of awesome to offer- stay for some food provided by the local general store. Expect just over 3 miles with about 1200 feet of vertical change in a giant figure 8 pattern. Headlamp mandatory, OPEN and SNOWSHOE category only (Until lights return to the mountain). Tickets
Saturday, March 14
9th Annual Town Team ChallengeWeathersfield Proctor Library Board of Trustees is hosting their 9th Annual Town Challenge on n Saturday, March 14 at the Weathersfield School in Ascutney beginning at 7 p.m. It's time to get your teams together. Admission is free but donations for the Library will be accepted at the door. More info. call 802-674-2863.
Classes and Tastings at the Inn at Weathersfield
Hidden Kitchen Cooking Classes. Saturdays. Classes fill up fast. Feb. 29 Learn to Make Charcuterie 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; March 7 Irish Party 10:30 p.m.-1 p.m.; March 14 Short and Long Braises 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m."Toast" Wine Dinners at 7 p.m.
Feb 22 Paired dinner with Selection Naturel James Hull
March 21 Tastings and Kitchen Nibbles 6 pm, wines from the Alsace region. Dinner 7-9 p.m.
More info and to make reservations call 802-263-9217
Music and Performances
Adam Boyce and Merve Comes at the Thompson Senior Center in Woodstock Feb. 27 1-2 p.m. Fiddler Adam Boyce and guitarist Merve Comes play old-time tunes following the senior meal at Thompson Senior Center. 99 Senior Ln, Woodstock, Vermont 05091.
Crown Point Country Club in Springfield. Feb 15 Day After Valentine's Day with HeartFire 7 p.m.; Feb. 16 Texas Hold'em 1 p.m.
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14 Rowland Hazard; Feb 21 Ali T; Feb 28 J. Michael Kelley.
The Engine Room in WRJ. March 14 Shawn Mullins 8-11 p.m.
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Shows at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Feb 15 Mike McDonald's Comedy Extravaganza; March 15 Jason Lyle 4 p.m., March 28 A Bowie Celebration; April 5 Penguins 3 p.m.; April 6 Penguins; April 15 Kurt Vile w/ Cate Le Bon; May 8 Sewam American Indian Dance 10 a.m.
Public House in Quechee. Feb 14 Valentine's Dinner with Kind Bud 7 p.m.; Feb 15 Rust and Ruin 7 p.m.; March 27 Bill Brink 7 p.m.
The Skinny Pancake Hanover Feb 21 Western Terrestrials 8:30 p.m.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont NH. Feb. 14 Dan Griffith 7 p.m.; Feb. 28 Sound Investment 7 p.m.; March 6 Bob and Shane 7 p.m.; March 13 The Bonds 7:30 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
Windsor Station in Windsor. Feb. 13 Adam McMahon Trio 7 p.m.; Feb. 14 A Roaring Valentine's Party 8 p.m.; March 20 Cable Junction 9 p.m.; March 27 The Kentucky Dirt Band.
World Under Wonder in Ascutney. Feb. 17 Tanu Larp Quest Night 6-10 p.m., March 16 Tanu larp Quest Night 6-10 p.m.
Food Assistance
Heart Healthy Food Drive February 3-21
Mascoma Bank (Windsor and Hartland branches) and People’s United Bank (Windsor branch) are partnering with RiseVT on a Heart Healthy Foods Drive to benefit the Windsor Food Shelf, Hartland Food Shelf, Ascutney Union Food Cupboard, and Perkinsville Food Shelf. Stop by Mascoma or People’s to pick up a heart tag from the gift tree, go shopping, and bring your donation back to any of the local bank branches. More info call 802.674.7083.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 2-4 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.
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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