What To Do In and Around Weathersfield, March 10
Spring is in the Air, must be time for...
The Town Challenge. It is THIS Saturday!
9th Annual Town Team Challenge
Weathersfield 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.
The hot topic EVERYWHERE is Coronavirus (COVID-19) and NO you can't get it from drinking Corona, DUH!
You can however use common sense. And do things that your MOM has always told you to do-wash your hands, cover your cough-not with your hand but a tissue or cough into your elbow. Try not to touch your face. Maybe stop shaking people's hands, avoid large, closed meetings but most of all WASH YOUR HANDS!
As a retired scientist, I'm totally intrigued by this current pandemic; the way it's spreading across the globe and now here in our little isolated Upper Valley. I'm pretty sure it's going get bigger before it gets better. But it's not the end of time for humans. So relax and use your heads. AND WASH YOUR HANDS!
DHMC is putting out online updates for folks: https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/patient-education/coronavirus.html?mc_cid=db5f79b237&mc_eid=62773da223
Weathersfield 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.
The hot topic EVERYWHERE is Coronavirus (COVID-19) and NO you can't get it from drinking Corona, DUH!
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| From the CDC |
You can however use common sense. And do things that your MOM has always told you to do-wash your hands, cover your cough-not with your hand but a tissue or cough into your elbow. Try not to touch your face. Maybe stop shaking people's hands, avoid large, closed meetings but most of all WASH YOUR HANDS!
As a retired scientist, I'm totally intrigued by this current pandemic; the way it's spreading across the globe and now here in our little isolated Upper Valley. I'm pretty sure it's going get bigger before it gets better. But it's not the end of time for humans. So relax and use your heads. AND WASH YOUR HANDS!
DHMC is putting out online updates for folks: https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/patient-education/coronavirus.html?mc_cid=db5f79b237&mc_eid=62773da223
Here’s the link to the Vermont Department of Health page: https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/infectious-disease/2019-novel-coronavirus.
Here’s the link to the CDC page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
And if you're like me here's a MAP to follow the cases (but don't stress-just watch it as a scientist not a freaked out human)
And if you're like me here's a MAP to follow the cases (but don't stress-just watch it as a scientist not a freaked out human)
And speaking of getting out...I did 3 concerts in 8 Days!
All three were at my favorite Vermont venue in Manchester VT -Billsville House Concerts.
Hawktail rolled into town on Feb. 27. They played instrumentals but boy were they telling tales in that music.
More photos of Hawktail: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/BillsvilleHouseConcerts/Hawktail/
Next up was an amazing singer/songwriter from Alabama, John Paul White.
Jordan Tice of Hawktail was still in the area so Billsville invited him to open the show.
More photos of John Paul and Jordan: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/BillsvilleHouseConcerts/John-Paul-White/
Sunday night rounded out the third show with Burlington VT via Long Island singer songwriter Caroline Rose and her band. She's on tour supporting her new album SUPERSTAR which she performed in its entirety. She closed the night with some fan favorites.
I also took videos at the shows. They're all on my Billsville Playlist on YouTube, but here's a sample.
Get Out and About
Shakespeare's "As You Like It" This Weekend
The Yoh Theatre Players are performing Shakespeare's As You Like It this weekend
March 13 (7 p.m.), 14 (7 p.m.), 15 (3 p.m.) at the Yoh Theatre, Woodstock Union High School in Woodstock. Tickets on sale now.Man of La Mancha-We The People Theatre Next Weekend
We The People Theatre are presenting Man of La Mancha at the Briggs Opera House March 20, 21, 27, 28, April 2, 3, 4 at 7:30 March 22, 29, April 5 at 3:00. Tickets are on sale now.March 24
Come meet the growing gurus at White River Growpro for a cultivation workshop on Tuesday, March 24 from 6-8 p.m. They’ll help you learn the ins and outs of seed selection, germination, living soil vs. hydroponics, nutrients, pest-management, and more. The workshop is free and open to the public, but space is limited, please pre-register on headyvermont.com/events Remember: the best weed is the stuff you grew yourself! (according to WRGP)
Saturday June 6 (planning ahead)
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.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
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, 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. March 13 Ali T., March 20 Rowland Hazard. Closed for Mud Season April 1-May 1.
The Engine Room in WRJ. March 12 Comedy Club 8 p.m., March 14 Shawn Mullins 8-11 p.m., March 20 Cornhole Tournament 6 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 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Every Sunday in March 5-8 p.m. Kevin Atkinson, March 13 Jon Clinch , March 14 The Gullybillies, March 17 Jim Yeager, March 20 Jim Yeager and Friends, March 21 Brooks Hubbard, March 27 Bill Brink, March 29 The Frogz.
The Skinny Pancake Hanover March 10 Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., March 11 Bingo 6 p.m., March 20 Jack in the Pulpit, March 27 Jim Yeager, March 28 Zach Nugent's Fire on the Mountain.
Skunk Hollow Tavern in Hartland. 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. March 13 Gypsy Reel, March 18 Open Mic with Peter Meijer, March 20 The Wheelers, March 25 Open Mic with Peter Meijer, March 27 Dr. Tom's band, April 15 Open Mic with Peter Meijer, April 17 Better Days, April 22 Open Mic with Peter Meijer.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont NH. 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., April 3 Cruzin' 7 p.m., April 10 Jason Cann 7 p.m., April 24 Joel Cage 7 p.m.
Windsor Station in Windsor. March 17 Still Hill 7 p.m., March 19 The Gullybillies 7 p.m., March 20 Cable Junction 9 p.m.; March 21 The Disposables 9:30 p.m., March 26 Off The Rails 7 p.m., March 27 The Kentucky Dirt Band, March 28 My So Called Band-90s Party 9:30 p.m.
World Under Wonder in Ascutney. March 16, 23, 20 TANU LARP 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 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
From The Friends of the 1879 Schoolhouse
With winter winding down and spring on the way, we are progressing towards our goal of getting our full occupancy permit. This means that the north classroom and the ell will be available for use by the town and citizens as soon as we are fully permitted. With that goal in mind we are scheduling the following volunteer work dates to keep the project on track.March 14th, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM.
April 18th, Saturday 9AM to 4 PM.
May 16th, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM.
Plus first and third Wednesdays of March, April, & May - from Noon to 4 PM or later*. The Wednesday dates are Mar. 18th, Apr. 1st & 15th, May 6th & 20th. No particular skill is necessary and lunch will be provided on our Saturday work days. Call Matt Keniston at 802 263 5300 or reply to this e-mail if you have any questions.
If you have other dates and times that will work for you, please let me know and I will do what I can to adjust my schedule around your availability. * I will work into the evening on Wednesdays if I know in advance. It’s always helpful to have a head count if you can let us know that you’ll be coming.
Matt Keniston. For the 1879 Schoolhouse Committee
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