Weathersfield Weekly Blog, October 4 edition
Signs of a Vermont Fall
Don't Tread On Me, I'm cold and not awake yet.
A logging road less traveled.
Still pretty "green" out there.
Signs of a Vermont Fall
Don't Tread On Me, I'm cold and not awake yet.
A logging road less traveled.
Still pretty "green" out there.
Still pretty "green" out there.
News You Can Use
Ascutney Volunteer Fire Association's Weekend Long Yard Sale-This Weekend Oct. 8-10
AVFD Yard Sale October 8, 9 and 10th. Hours are usually 6 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, 6 a.m. -4 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m.-noon on Sunday. Lots of great stuff on sale.
Follow AVFD Facebook page for more info.
West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department Chicken BBQ Oct. 9
File photo
Saturday, October 9
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Call now to reserve your dinner(s)
802-291-4377
TAKE AWAY ONLY
802-291-4377
TAKE AWAY ONLY
BBQ includes chicken, potato salad, baked beans, roll and dessert. $15 per meal/ two meals for $25. Limited number of meals available.
More WWVFD photos: CLICK HERE
Follow WWVFD Facebook page for more info.
September in Vermont-Covid cases, second deadliest month
VT Digger reports that State officials announced late Thursday 9/30 that Vermonters age 80 and older will be able to sign up for Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots starting Friday 10/1 at 8:15 a.m. Over the following week, eligibility for the additional Covid-19 vaccine will gradually be extended to those age 65 and older, according to Gov. Phil Scott’s office, and then to younger Vermonters with underlying medical conditions.
The state’s announcement came just hours after a key advisory committee to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that older Americans receive a third shot if they had previously been inoculated with the Pfizer vaccine.
Those who previously received vaccines manufactured by Moderna or Johnson & Johnson are not yet eligible for additional doses.
READ MORE
VT Digger is reporting that September closed as Vermont’s second-deadliest month of the Covid-19 pandemic, with at least 37 fatalities reported, according to data from the state Department of Health.
Although the number of deaths reported for this month could rise in the coming days because the state often reports deaths retroactively, September’s fatality rate almost certainly won’t match that of December 2020. That month, 71 people died of Covid as the virus overwhelmed long-term care facilities.
The state also reported 223 new Covid cases on Thursday 9/30, an increase after two days during which new cases remained under 150. Case counts tend to be higher later in the week.
Forty-six people were in the hospital with a Covid infection Thursday 9/30, including 10 in intensive care units, according to the state.
READ MORE
Vermont extends masking in schools, will roll out new testing programs
The state plans to offer free rapid antigen tests to give to unvaccinated, asymptomatic students considered close contacts to someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, Education Secretary Dan French said during the governor’s weekly press conference. Under the new “test-to-stay” program, those students would be allowed to remain in school instead of quarantining at home so long as they test negative daily for seven days following exposure. Symptomatic students would still be required to quarantine, as will close contacts who do not want to take the rapid tests.
Weathersfield Police Blotter
Karate
Mondays at 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 9 Cochinita Pibil & Panuchos5:30pm ET (USA)
Cochinita Pibil is a traditional dish from the Yucatán, consisting of pork marinated in annatto, accompanied with pickled onions and habanero chili peppers. Panuchos are another traditional Yucatecan dish of tortillas filled with refried beans and typically served with cochinita pibil, red onion, and salsa made with habanero chilis.
Saturday, October 16 Enchiladas Michoacanas 5:30pm ET (USA)
Enchiladas Michoacanas, which hail from the central State of Michoacán are made with corn tortillas, stuffed with vegetables, dipped in red salsa and then fried, and served with Mexican fried chicken, which is not battered like it is in the U.S. (Note: Your stove may need a good cleaning after this recipe, but it’s well worth it.)
Saturday, November 6 Burritos de Chilorio in Homemade Flour Tortillas 5:30pm ET (USA)
Chilorio originates in the northern state of Sonora, where flour tortillas are more common than corn tortillas. It is made from shredded pork cooked in a delicious sauce of orange juice, chiles, and vinegar, and is typically served in flour burritos. Legend has it that the name burritos originates with a man who sold food in Chihuahua and transported it by burro (donkey). To keep it hot, he wrapped it in a flour tortilla and, with time, his creations became known as burritos.
Saturday, November 20 Guacamole, Tesmole & Candied Pumpkin 5:30pm ET (USA)
Tesmole is a chicken soup made with vegetables, guajillo chiles, and balls of corn masa. We will also make our favorite guacamole receipe to enjoy tonight as an appetizer and a candied pumpkin dessert to serve on next week’s Thanksgiving table.
Saturday, December 11 Pozole Verde (Green Pozole) 5:30pm ET (USA)
This variety of pozole (hearty soup made from hominy, pork and spices) originates in the State of Guerrero, and gets its color from tomatillos, cilantro, parsley, and epazote.
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217
Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. 1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151
The Hanover Chamber put together this list of Curbside Restaurants: https://www.hanoverchamber.org/upper-valley-restaurants-delivery-curbside-pi
Check to see if your favorite restaurant is open for outdoor and/or indoor dining. Most are requiring reservations so call ahead for their guidelines and business hours.
September in Vermont-Covid cases, second deadliest month comes to a close
VT Digger is reporting that September closed as Vermont’s second-deadliest month of the Covid-19 pandemic, with at least 37 fatalities reported, according to data from the state Department of Health.
Although the number of deaths reported for this month could rise in the coming days because the state often reports deaths retroactively, September’s fatality rate almost certainly won’t match that of December 2020. That month, 71 people died of Covid as the virus overwhelmed long-term care facilities.
The state also reported 223 new Covid cases on Thursday 9/30, an increase after two days during which new cases remained under 150. Case counts tend to be higher later in the week.
Forty-six people were in the hospital with a Covid infection Thursday 9/30, including 10 in intensive care units, according to the state.
READ MORE
VT Digger is reporting that Vermont will extend its universal masking recommendation for K-12 buildings at least until Nov. 1, administration officials announced Tuesday. And it will roll out several new testing programs within the next few weeks aimed at better handling the high volume of Covid-19 cases popping up in schools.
The state plans to offer free rapid antigen tests to give to unvaccinated, asymptomatic students considered close contacts to someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, Education Secretary Dan French said during the governor’s weekly press conference. Under the new “test-to-stay” program, those students would be allowed to remain in school instead of quarantining at home so long as they test negative daily for seven days following exposure. Symptomatic students would still be required to quarantine, as will close contacts who do not want to take the rapid tests.
Town of Weathersfield
Weathersfield Police Blotter
Select Board
Select Board Minutes: The minutes can now be found at https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes
All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Selectboard Members
David Fuller Chair
Mike Todd Vice Chair
Kelly O'Brien Clerk
Joseph Jarvis Member
Paul Tillman Member
Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.October 4 Meeting AgendaOctober 18
Meeting MinutesJuly 19 (posted on Monday, July 26 at 8:22 a.m. in violation of Vermont's Open Meeting law)April 19
April 5February 1
Select Board Minutes: The minutes can now be found at https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes
Selectboard Members
David Fuller Chair
Mike Todd Vice Chair
Kelly O'Brien Clerk
Joseph Jarvis Member
Paul Tillman Member
Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.
October 4 Meeting Agenda
October 18
Meeting Minutes
July 19 (posted on Monday, July 26 at 8:22 a.m. in violation of Vermont's Open Meeting law)
April 19April 5February 1
*Vermont Open Meeting LawMinute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request after five calendar days from the date of any meeting. Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body. Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.
Weathersfield School
COVID-19 Plan for School Year
The plan for returning students has been posted online for parents to review. LINK
Meetings at 6:30-9:30 p.m.Meeting Agendas may be found HERE
October 12November 9December 14
Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney
Meeting Minutes
July 26 Meeting is online: Video
Meetings at 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union
Dr. David Baker, Superintendent Update Welcome Back
Proof of Vaccination: For students who are vaccine eligible (12 and up), if you have not provided your school nurse with proof of vaccination then please do so as soon as possible. We need to maintain complete student and staff records on vaccinations so that we can determine our percentage and begin to lift restrictions as we approach the 80% rate in each building.
If you do not provide proof of vaccination, we will have to assume that your child is not vaccinated. The nurses tell me that the easiest way to provide proof is to simply Fax or Scan your card to them.
We are also requiring that all visitors, including parents, have proof of vaccination if you have to enter for an appointment. Remember, all appointments have to be scheduled ahead of time with the school administrative assistant. If we can accomplish the business virtually, we would prefer that option for now.
School Nurses
Windsor: elizabeth.martens@wsesu.net
Weathersfield: estevens@wsesu.net
Albert Bridge: jchick@wsesu.net
Hartland: annette.jeinnings@wsesu.net
Masks: All persons need to wear a mask when entering the building or riding a bus. Weather permitting, schools will try to be outside with students as much as possible. There are no mask requirements outside as long as we can keep PODS separate and grade level separate.
Remember, masks need to be 2-ply if cloth and must sufficiently cover the nose and mouth. Our children did a great job with this last year. Remember, the mitigation for transmission goes in this order: first, if eligible, get a vaccine; second, stay home if you have symptoms; and third, wear a mask when indoors. Remember, our goal is to stay in person.
Windsor: elizabeth.martens@wsesu.net
Weathersfield: estevens@wsesu.net
Albert Bridge: jchick@wsesu.net
Hartland: annette.jeinnings@wsesu.net
Remember, masks need to be 2-ply if cloth and must sufficiently cover the nose and mouth. Our children did a great job with this last year. Remember, the mitigation for transmission goes in this order: first, if eligible, get a vaccine; second, stay home if you have symptoms; and third, wear a mask when indoors. Remember, our goal is to stay in person.
Concert Report
The Oshima Brothers
Lebanon Opera House
Lebanon, NH
September 23, 2021
The Oshima Brothers performed a 90 minute set at the Lebanon Opera House. The enthusiastic, intimate crowd was social distanced and masked. Sean and Jamie grew up in rural Maine and are now pursuing their dream of a musical career.
They play a variety of instruments and even share a keyboard on stage.
The Opera House was the perfect place to hear their harmonies.
They joked about playing for their "biggest fan".
More photos from the show: CLICK HERE
Next up at the Opera House- Chris Thile, Grammy-winning mandolinist/composer/vocalist-a founding member of the critically-acclaimed bands Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers on Tuesday, October 12 7:30 p.m. TICKETS
COVID-19 Health and Safety rules in effect at LOH:
For entrance to all indoor Lebanon Opera House events, all patrons, staff, and volunteers must show a valid ID and proof of full vaccination – 14 days past their final vaccination shot – or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within three days of the event. Children under 12 years of age are exempt from this policy.
Face coverings will be required for everyone, regardless of age or vaccination/testing status, at all times while inside the building per City of Lebanon requirements. Masks will be provided to any guests that request them.
Proof of vaccination can be in the form of your physical vaccine card or a photo/scan of your card. We do, however, recommend patrons use the safe and secure Bindle app that’s being adopted by other arts organizations throughout the region. Download “My Bindle” via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Although our general policy is “no refunds/no exchanges” unless the show is cancelled or rescheduled, we acknowledge that the “rules of engagement” are changing and you may be interested in seeking a refund. In those cases you will have options to get a credit for a future show or a refund. Please contact us at boxoffice@lebanonoperahouse.org and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Bike Report
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, The Vermont 50 Mountain Bike
or Ultra Run returned to Ascutney Outdoors in Brownsville, VT after a year off due
to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Over 1000 people registered for the race and
807 mountain bikers and ultra runners started the race at 6:10 a.m. Sunday.
18-year-old twin brothers from Montpelier VT were the first
two mountain bikers to cross the finish line with a time of 4:00:39 for Carson
(Bib # 12) and Austin 4:01:14 (Bib #11) see photo below.
476 50-mile Mountain bikers in all categories: Expert,
Sport, Novice finished.
142 50-mile runners finished.
124 50 KM runners finished.
Beard Twins- Carson Beard (#12) of Montpelier was the male winner of the 50 mile bike in a time of 4:00:39, his twin brother Austin finished right behind him with a time of 4:01:14 (Bib #11).
VT Olympian Lea Davison of Sunderland, VT was the female winner of the 50 mile bike in a time of 4:35:14
The expert mountain bikers started the day at 6:10 a.m.. Lea is in the center of the first row of men.
Britta Clark of Brandon, VT was the female winner of the 50 mile run in a time of 7:33:03.
Eric Lipuma of Stowe was the male
winner of the 50 mile run in a time of 6:24:03.
Caroline Day of Northvale, NJ was the female winner of the 50K run in a time of 5:12:00.
Justin Neuman of New Haven, CT was the
male winner of the 50K run in a time of 4:37:03
Jonas Patruno from Southampton, MA flexes his muscles at the 50 mile run start at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday. Jonas would finish with a time of 11:49:28, just under the 12-hour cut off.
The 50 Km milers get to sleep in a bit. Their race doesn’t start until 8 a.m.
A group of mountain bikers navigate one of the twisting turns on the Ascutney Mountain Trails.
The race finish area was lucky to see five rainbows on Sunday.
More race photos: CLICK HERE
All race results can be found at: https://www.gsrs.com/results/4351
More information about the Vermont 50 race can be found at: https://vermont50.com/
Next year’s race takes place on Sunday, September 25, 2022 and race registration opens on May 25, 2022.
Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield
Entertainment, Get Outdoors, Classes, Workshops
Trunk or Treat Event Oct. 30
The Weathersfield Proctor Library has announced a date for their TRUNK OR TREAT. The event will be held at Hoisington Field (1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville on Route 106) parking lot on October 30, 2021 3-5 p.m.
Vehicle set up opens at 2 p.m. Dress up, decorate your vehicle, brings the little ones for this fun, safe way to celebrate Halloween.
Anyone who would like to sponsor a vehicle may pick up a registration form at the Library or submit a REGISTRATION FORM from https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/
Old Barns of Weathersfield-until Oct. 31
Lisa Curry MairThe Inn at Weathersfield
More photos: CLICK HERE
Read more about the Opening Reception-CLICK HERE
More information about the exhibit at IW: https://canvasworksdesigns.com/old-barns-of-weathersfield-show-is-up/
Trunk or Treat Event Oct. 30
The Weathersfield Proctor Library has announced a date for their TRUNK OR TREAT. The event will be held at Hoisington Field (1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville on Route 106) parking lot on October 30, 2021 3-5 p.m.
Vehicle set up opens at 2 p.m. Dress up, decorate your vehicle, brings the little ones for this fun, safe way to celebrate Halloween.
Anyone who would like to sponsor a vehicle may pick up a registration form at the Library or submit a REGISTRATION FORM from https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/
Old Barns of Weathersfield-until Oct. 31
Lisa Curry Mair
Lisa Curry Mair
The Inn at Weathersfield
More photos: CLICK HERE
Read more about the Opening Reception-CLICK HERE
More information about the exhibit at IW: https://canvasworksdesigns.com/old-barns-of-weathersfield-show-is-up/
Outdoor Activities
9th Annual Weathersfield Hikes
Please call or email Steve if you plan to attend any of the hikes so he can send you directions and weather updates.
Weathersfield Hikes for 2021 are being hosted by Weathersfield Parks and Recreation. You can view the schedule HERE. You will need to contact Steve to attend any of the hikes-DO NOT JUST SHOW UP.
Saturday, October 9th, 9:30 AM: Cooks Pond Loop
*NEW*Sunday, October 24, 12:30 - 4:00 Pinnacle - Windmill organization
For more info call or email Steve, the hike organizer, at 263-5439, or EMAIL him. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. We expect a range of hiking speeds. You can view photos of past hikes: HERE
Windsor County Bike Routes
The Mount Ascutney Regional Commission is pleased to provide this guide to encourage residents and visitors to explore our region by bicycle. The guide provides both maps and narrative descriptions of 19 ideal cycling routes. All of the maps identify the towns and villages they pass through, so routes may be selected by location using the individual map panes or the area overview map.
Routes are identified by yellow or orange lines—solid lines denote paved routes while dashed lines denote unpaved routes.
Each route passes through multiple towns and villages, and while they may be started anywhere along the route, likely parking areas are denoted with a parking icon. Open circles on the route lines signify mile markers—simply count the number of circles on the route between your current location and your destination to calculate distance. Bike shops, food, ice cream, breweries and taverns, swimming holes, and covered bridges are all identified on the maps with corresponding icons. Areas with potentially steep grades and rail road crossings are also identified on the maps.
Turn-by-turn cue sheets, GPS tracks, and digital routes via Strava® are available on the 'The Routes' tab of this website for each route. You'll also find printable maps for each route (remember; there are plenty of areas along these rides where there is no cell service).
Routes are identified by yellow or orange lines—solid lines denote paved routes while dashed lines denote unpaved routes.
Each route passes through multiple towns and villages, and while they may be started anywhere along the route, likely parking areas are denoted with a parking icon. Open circles on the route lines signify mile markers—simply count the number of circles on the route between your current location and your destination to calculate distance. Bike shops, food, ice cream, breweries and taverns, swimming holes, and covered bridges are all identified on the maps with corresponding icons. Areas with potentially steep grades and rail road crossings are also identified on the maps.
The Routes
Go Questing!
Questing is a place-based education model of creating and exchanging treasure hunts in order to collect and share your community’s distinct natural and cultural heritage — your special places and stories.
Follow the clues to the treasure box.
Inside the treasure box, you will discover more information about the site, a rubber stamp, stamp pad, a sign-in field journal, and a pencil. Sign your name in the book, adding a few notes or a sketch from your walk, and collect an impression of the stamp as a memento of your journey. Then, carefully re-hide the box exactly where you found it.
If you plan to go on more than one quest, you may wish to create your own “passport book” or field journal into which you will collect your stamp impressions.
You may also wish to create your own personal stamp so that you can leave your mark in each quest’s logbook.
If you are using one of the quests found online, simply print out the clues and the map and take it along with you, otherwise bring your quest book.
Just like any outdoor activity, be prepared for changes in the weather! It is important to bring a good map. Also bring a compass, a water bottle, snacks, and wear comfortable shoes. It’s always a good idea to carry a first aid kit if you will be out in the woods.
Do consider bringing along a field guide to local plants and animals, binoculars and a hand lens for magnification, and your passport book/field journal and personal stamp.
Valley Quest is always looking volunteers to be box monitors and quest testers. Each quest treasure box is checked on a regular basis during the questing season by a volunteer box monitor. These generous, fun-loving people help keep the Valley Quest program alive and running smoothly. If you are interested in becoming a box monitor for a quest in your town, please let us know!
The Valley Quest Google Map
Questing is a place-based education model of creating and exchanging treasure hunts in order to collect and share your community’s distinct natural and cultural heritage — your special places and stories.
Follow the clues to the treasure box.
Inside the treasure box, you will discover more information about the site, a rubber stamp, stamp pad, a sign-in field journal, and a pencil. Sign your name in the book, adding a few notes or a sketch from your walk, and collect an impression of the stamp as a memento of your journey. Then, carefully re-hide the box exactly where you found it.
If you plan to go on more than one quest, you may wish to create your own “passport book” or field journal into which you will collect your stamp impressions.
You may also wish to create your own personal stamp so that you can leave your mark in each quest’s logbook.
If you are using one of the quests found online, simply print out the clues and the map and take it along with you, otherwise bring your quest book.
Just like any outdoor activity, be prepared for changes in the weather! It is important to bring a good map. Also bring a compass, a water bottle, snacks, and wear comfortable shoes. It’s always a good idea to carry a first aid kit if you will be out in the woods.
Inside the treasure box, you will discover more information about the site, a rubber stamp, stamp pad, a sign-in field journal, and a pencil. Sign your name in the book, adding a few notes or a sketch from your walk, and collect an impression of the stamp as a memento of your journey. Then, carefully re-hide the box exactly where you found it.
If you plan to go on more than one quest, you may wish to create your own “passport book” or field journal into which you will collect your stamp impressions.
You may also wish to create your own personal stamp so that you can leave your mark in each quest’s logbook.
If you are using one of the quests found online, simply print out the clues and the map and take it along with you, otherwise bring your quest book.
Just like any outdoor activity, be prepared for changes in the weather! It is important to bring a good map. Also bring a compass, a water bottle, snacks, and wear comfortable shoes. It’s always a good idea to carry a first aid kit if you will be out in the woods.
Do consider bringing along a field guide to local plants and animals, binoculars and a hand lens for magnification, and your passport book/field journal and personal stamp.
Valley Quest is always looking volunteers to be box monitors and quest testers. Each quest treasure box is checked on a regular basis during the questing season by a volunteer box monitor. These generous, fun-loving people help keep the Valley Quest program alive and running smoothly. If you are interested in becoming a box monitor for a quest in your town, please let us know!
The Valley Quest Google Map
Farmers Markets Are Open
Vital Communities has posted a listing of Upper Valley Farmers Markets.
Vital Communities has posted a listing of Upper Valley Farmers Markets.
Music in the Air...
Lebanon Opera House
Chris Thile, Tuesday, Oct. 12 7:30 PM Tickets
Roseanne Cash-Friday, November 12, 7:30 PM Tickets
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones 2022-Tuesday, April 5 2022 Tickets
COVID-19 Health and Safety rules in effect at LOH:
For entrance to all indoor Lebanon Opera House events, all patrons, staff, and volunteers must show a valid ID and proof of full vaccination – 14 days past their final vaccination shot – or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within three days of the event. Children under 12 years of age are exempt from this policy.
Face coverings will be required for everyone, regardless of age or vaccination/testing status, at all times while inside the building per City of Lebanon requirements. Masks will be provided to any guests that request them.
Proof of vaccination can be in the form of your physical vaccine card or a photo/scan of your card. We do, however, recommend patrons use the safe and secure Bindle app that’s being adopted by other arts organizations throughout the region. Download “My Bindle” via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Although our general policy is “no refunds/no exchanges” unless the show is cancelled or rescheduled, we acknowledge that the “rules of engagement” are changing and you may be interested in seeking a refund. In those cases you will have options to get a credit for a future show or a refund. Please contact us at boxoffice@lebanonoperahouse.org and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Chris Thile, Tuesday, Oct. 12 7:30 PM Tickets
Roseanne Cash-Friday, November 12, 7:30 PM Tickets
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones 2022-Tuesday, April 5 2022 Tickets
COVID-19 Health and Safety rules in effect at LOH:
For entrance to all indoor Lebanon Opera House events, all patrons, staff, and volunteers must show a valid ID and proof of full vaccination – 14 days past their final vaccination shot – or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within three days of the event. Children under 12 years of age are exempt from this policy.
Face coverings will be required for everyone, regardless of age or vaccination/testing status, at all times while inside the building per City of Lebanon requirements. Masks will be provided to any guests that request them.
Proof of vaccination can be in the form of your physical vaccine card or a photo/scan of your card. We do, however, recommend patrons use the safe and secure Bindle app that’s being adopted by other arts organizations throughout the region. Download “My Bindle” via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Although our general policy is “no refunds/no exchanges” unless the show is cancelled or rescheduled, we acknowledge that the “rules of engagement” are changing and you may be interested in seeking a refund. In those cases you will have options to get a credit for a future show or a refund. Please contact us at boxoffice@lebanonoperahouse.org and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Exercise
Yoga
Whole Roasted Tro
Whole Roasted Tro
Within Reach Yoga At The Weathersfield Center Church
at Weathersfield Center Meeting House2579 Weathersfield Center Rd
*NEW* Vinyasa Flow ClassIn-person, Monday evenings--5:30-6:30 p.m.
Slow Flow, Rest + Restore Class
In-person, Tuesday mornings--9-10 am
If it's nice out, practice may be outside, but generally practice will be inside with windows open for fresh air. There may be other pop-up classes so keep your eye on the Within Reach Yoga facebook page, website or your email.
In-person, Tuesday mornings--9-10 am
Email lisa@withinreachyoga.com to register or with any questions.
COST: $12 drop-in or one punch for those who have purchased punch passes ($60).
COST: $12 drop-in or one punch for those who have purchased punch passes ($60).
Karate
Okinawan Karate Classes for Adults the Weathersfield Center Church
Hank Kudlinski will be teaching traditional Okinawan Karate classes for adults, free of charge at the Weathersfield Center Church.
Hank has decades of experience teaching at all levels. Questions email him: Gojugoshin@aol.com
Cooking Classes
Ki Experiencias
https://kisaboresdecasa.com.mx/
https://kisaboresdecasa.com.mx/
Saturday, October 9 Cochinita Pibil & Panuchos5:30pm ET (USA)
Cochinita Pibil is a traditional dish from the Yucatán, consisting of pork marinated in annatto, accompanied with pickled onions and habanero chili peppers. Panuchos are another traditional Yucatecan dish of tortillas filled with refried beans and typically served with cochinita pibil, red onion, and salsa made with habanero chilis.
Saturday, October 16 Enchiladas Michoacanas 5:30pm ET (USA)
Enchiladas Michoacanas, which hail from the central State of Michoacán are made with corn tortillas, stuffed with vegetables, dipped in red salsa and then fried, and served with Mexican fried chicken, which is not battered like it is in the U.S. (Note: Your stove may need a good cleaning after this recipe, but it’s well worth it.)
Saturday, November 6 Burritos de Chilorio in Homemade Flour Tortillas 5:30pm ET (USA)
Chilorio originates in the northern state of Sonora, where flour tortillas are more common than corn tortillas. It is made from shredded pork cooked in a delicious sauce of orange juice, chiles, and vinegar, and is typically served in flour burritos. Legend has it that the name burritos originates with a man who sold food in Chihuahua and transported it by burro (donkey). To keep it hot, he wrapped it in a flour tortilla and, with time, his creations became known as burritos.
Saturday, November 20 Guacamole, Tesmole & Candied Pumpkin 5:30pm ET (USA)
Tesmole is a chicken soup made with vegetables, guajillo chiles, and balls of corn masa. We will also make our favorite guacamole receipe to enjoy tonight as an appetizer and a candied pumpkin dessert to serve on next week’s Thanksgiving table.
Saturday, December 11 Pozole Verde (Green Pozole) 5:30pm ET (USA)
This variety of pozole (hearty soup made from hominy, pork and spices) originates in the State of Guerrero, and gets its color from tomatillos, cilantro, parsley, and epazote.
Workshops Online
Vermont Online Workshops
Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: vtaarp@aarp.org with questions.
Visit Our Local Restaurants
Exit Ate Eat In or Take-Away
Greg is making homemade bread and potato chips and they now have a variety of salads for your quarantined BBQs: Potato Salad, Tuna Mac, Italian Pasta, and our delicious Cole Slaw.
Be sure to try some of Greg's Raisin Bread!
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217Greg is making homemade bread and potato chips and they now have a variety of salads for your quarantined BBQs: Potato Salad, Tuna Mac, Italian Pasta, and our delicious Cole Slaw.
Be sure to try some of Greg's Raisin Bread!
Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. 1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151
Bistro Midva Midva is open Wednesday-Saturday 4:30-9:30 p.m. (Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) Call (802) 299-1553 or visit their FACEBOOK PAGE for more information.
Springfield Diner-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.
Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant-CLOSED for the season due to staffing issues. They closed on Sunday, August 22nd.
Check to see if your favorite restaurant is open for outdoor and/or indoor dining. Most are requiring reservations so call ahead for their guidelines and business hours.
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.
WFS is located in the 1879 Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville.
Open the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 2-4 p.m. COVID-19 policies are in place with groceries delivered to shoppers in their cars.
If you are in need of food and are unable to get to the facility during open hours, food will be delivered to your home.
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
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.
Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.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.
Ascutney Union Church Food Cupboard in Ascutney 5243 Route 5 Saturdays 9-10 a.m. call 802-674-2484.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.
WFS is located in the 1879 Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville.
Open the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 2-4 p.m. COVID-19 policies are in place with groceries delivered to shoppers in their cars.
If you are in need of food and are unable to get to the facility during open hours, food will be delivered to your home.
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
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.
Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.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.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.
WFS is located in the 1879 Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville.
Open the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 2-4 p.m. COVID-19 policies are in place with groceries delivered to shoppers in their cars.
If you are in need of food and are unable to get to the facility during open hours, food will be delivered to your home.
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
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.
Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.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.
COVID-19 in Our Communities
VERMONT FORWARD
GET VACCINATED
Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community
National Vaccine Progress
National Risk Levels
From COVID ActNow
COVID-19 HAS NOT Gone Away...
Delta Variant Continues to Spread
Cases in Vermont Not-Vaccinated and Vaccinated Comparison
State Resources and COVID-19 Response Information
COVID-19 in Our Communities
Weathersfield has 83 cumulative case of COVID-19 since March 2020. Up 13 cases in two weeks.
COVID-19 IN VERMONT COMMUNITIES
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions: https://apps.health.vermont.gov/COVID/faq/#vaccine
COVID-19 vaccinations: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/vaccine/about-covid-19-vaccines-vermont
Schedule vaccine appointments at: The Vermont Department of Health, Kinney Drugs, CVS and Walgreens.
The best way to make an appointment is through the Health Department’s website: healthvermont.gov/
Or call 855-722-7878 Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
State Resources and COVID-19 Response Information
COVID-19 in Our CommunitiesWeathersfield has 83 cumulative case of COVID-19 since March 2020. Up 13 cases in two weeks.
COVID-19 IN VERMONT COMMUNITIES
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions: https://apps.health.vermont.gov/COVID/faq/#vaccine
COVID-19 vaccinations: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/vaccine/about-covid-19-vaccines-vermont
Schedule vaccine appointments at: The Vermont Department of Health, Kinney Drugs, CVS and Walgreens.
The best way to make an appointment is through the Health Department’s website: healthvermont.gov/
Or call 855-722-7878 Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions: https://apps.health.vermont.gov/COVID/faq/#vaccine
COVID-19 vaccinations: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/vaccine/about-covid-19-vaccines-vermont
Schedule vaccine appointments at: The Vermont Department of Health, Kinney Drugs, CVS and Walgreens.
The best way to make an appointment is through the Health Department’s website: healthvermont.gov/
Or call 855-722-7878 Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Universal Guidance
Fully Vaccinated PeopleEffective immediately, fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a face covering over nose and mouth or physically distancing, except where required by federal, State or local laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. For the purposes of this section, people are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a series of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or 2 weeks after they have received a single-dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
Unvaccinated PeopleUnvaccinated people are not required to wear face coverings over nose and mouth when they are in outdoor public spaces, provided sustained or prolonged close contact with other unvaccinated people from outside their household can be avoided. For the purposes of section, people of all ages, including children, are considered unvaccinated when they have not completed a vaccination series.
Fully Vaccinated People
Effective immediately, fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a face covering over nose and mouth or physically distancing, except where required by federal, State or local laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. For the purposes of this section, people are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a series of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or 2 weeks after they have received a single-dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
Unvaccinated People
Unvaccinated people are not required to wear face coverings over nose and mouth when they are in outdoor public spaces, provided sustained or prolonged close contact with other unvaccinated people from outside their household can be avoided. For the purposes of section, people of all ages, including children, are considered unvaccinated when they have not completed a vaccination series.
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Nancy Nutile-McMenemy is an Upper Valley freelance photographer and writer who loves paddle, hike, attend concerts and local events in and around Weathersfield and the Upper Valley.
Never miss out on future posts by following Weathersfield Weekly Blog.
Nancy Nutile-McMenemy is an Upper Valley freelance photographer and writer who loves paddle, hike, attend concerts and local events in and around Weathersfield and the Upper Valley.
Nancy Nutile-McMenemy is an Upper Valley freelance photographer and writer who loves paddle, hike, attend concerts and local events in and around Weathersfield and the Upper Valley.