What To Do In and Around Weathersfield VT February 27
On Monday, we had a beautiful blue sky winter day. And just a couple of weeks ago we had snow, then rain, then melt, then snow.
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But we're about to turn the calendars (AND OUR CLOCKS on March 8 ) And in Vermont March means, maple sugaring and Town Meeting Day. And starting your garden seeds in your kitchens-but we'll get to that in a couple of weeks.
Weathersfield voters will gather at the Weathersfield School on Saturday, February 29 at 10 a.m. for the School Meeting, break for lunch, then continue with the Town Meeting in the afternoon. The 2019 Auditor's Report has been posted on the Town Website.
Australian Ballot voting takes place on Tuesday, March 3 at Martin Memorial Hall in Ascutney from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. (We vote on money articles and elected officials for the town. Town and School Moderator seats are open so if you know someone who'd like to run the Town Meetings, this is their chance.)
If you have questions about voting please contact the Town Clerk's office 802-674-9500 or email them townclerk@weathersfield.org Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
There were new changes to Vermont Election Laws that went into effect on January 1, 2017. As of that date:
- Eligible residents are able to register to vote on any day up to and including Election Day
- Registration is available at the Town Clerk’s Office on any day prior to the election during normal business hours
- Registration is available on Election Day during the hours the polls are open
Vermont is part of SUPER Tuesday. All the political junkies will be glued to the TV Tuesday night to see how the candidates fared in the Presidential Primaries.
If politics aren't your thing, may you should Get Out and About-see below.
Albert Bridge School Soup and Ski at Ascutney Outdoors and Trails.
The event was free but donations for SCIP were gladly accepted. "It's a great way to finish off school vacation week" said SCIP president Mary Catherine Young.
I covered the event for the Vermont Standard. More photos are posted in my gallery: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/February-2020/Soup-and-Ski/
Get Out and About
February 26- March 4
Shakespeare's "Merry Wives of Windsor". The Weathersfield Proctor Library and Patti Arrison are hosting a reading of the Shakespeare play-seduction, mistresses, and mayhem abound. Books are provided by the Library. Come enjoy reading another great Shakespeare play with friends and neighbors. From February 5 to March 4th at 6:30 - 8pm
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.
Saturday June 6
The 9th Annual West Windsor 5 & Dime Trail Run. Registration is now open. West Windsor 5 & Dime Trail Run. 5K Fun Run and 10K Trail Race-which is part of the Western NH Trail Running SeriesFor more information: https://www.runreg.com/west-windsor-5dime-trail-run
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. SOLD OUT but they have a Wait List
March 14 Short and Long Braises 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
"Toast" Wine Dinners at 7 p.m.
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.
Cafe Renee in White River Junction at Hotel Coolidge. Thursday Night Jazz Jams-Acoustic Jazz Jams at Cafe Renee in the Hotel Coolidge downtown White River Junction 6-8 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays hosted by Jakob Breitbach (fiddle & upright bass). Friday night Jazz Invitationals Enjoy live Gypsy Jazz & Swing tunes at Cafe Renee in the Hotel Coolidge 6-8PM, Feb. 21, March 6, March 20, April 3, May 1. No cover and all ages show.
Crown Point Country Club in Springfield.
The Filling Station Bar and Grill in White River Junction. Tuesday Acoustic Jams in White River Junction. Here In the Valley hosts Acoustic Jam Sessions every Tuesday night at 7 p.m., 70 Gates St. WRJ. More info on FB Jam Sessions
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28 J. Michael Kelley. March 6 Steve Ellis, March 13 Ali T., March 20 Rowland Hazard. Closed for Mud Season April 1-May 1.
The Engine Room in WRJ. Feb. 21 Cornhole Tournament 5 p.m., March 4 Girls Night Out 8 p.m., March 14 Shawn Mullins 8-11 p.m., March 28 back to the 80s with DJ Davis 9 p.m., April 11 Lights Out GLOW Party 9 p.m., April 18 2020:A Space Force 13 Odyssey 8 p.m., April 25 Shake Shum-HipHop dance 9 p.m.
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Shows at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 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. 28 The Frogz 7 p.m., Feb. 29 B3 Brotherhood 7 p.m., March 27 Bill Brink 7 p.m.
The Skinny Pancake Hanover March 3 Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., March 4 String Band Karaoke 6 p.m., March 10 Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., March 11 Bingo 6 p.m.
Skunk Hollow Tavern in Hartland. Feb. 28 Ted Mortimer and the Contra band 8 p.m., March 1 Shows and Tale: The Family Jewels 6 p.m., March 4 Open Mic with Peter Meijer 8 p.m.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont NH. Feb. 28 Sound Investment 7 p.m.; March 6 Bob and Shane 7 p.m.; March 13 The Bonds 7:30 p.m, March 20 Jacob Fava 6 p.m., March 27 The Club Soda band 7:30 p.m.
Windsor Station in Windsor. Feb. 28 Turner Round 9:30 p.m., March 6 Moxley Union 9:30 p.m., March 7 The Party Crashers 9:30 p.m., March 20 Cable Junction 9 p.m.; March 27 The Kentucky Dirt Band.
World Under Wonder in Ascutney. Feb. 28 The Vagina Monologues Vday 2020, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 20 TANU LARP 6-10 p.m., March 4 WUW Acting Classes
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 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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