Weathersfield Weekly Blog, November 18 edition
Time to bring the wood in.
Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendars
The school is having their annual Thanksgiving Community Luncheon on Wednesday, November 20th starting at 10:45 AM. Please come and have lunch with your student on this day. The Weathersfield Community is invited to join them too. They look forward to sharing an amazing meal with our community.
Grades 3-5 will start lunch at 10:45 AM
Grades K-2 will start lunch at 11:45 AM
Grades 6-8 will start lunch at 12:45 PM
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Get Your Holiday Wreath NOW
Get Your Holiday Wreath NOW
Weathersfield Garden Club is having a fundraiser. They are making 100% compostable holiday wreaths. Dried flowers, pods, birch bark, pinecones, anise, and more.
Interested in purchasing one? Email them at weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com to reserve. $50 each, limited quantity. Pick up will be Saturday, November 23rd.
Weathersfield Garden Club is having a fundraiser. They are making 100% compostable holiday wreaths. Dried flowers, pods, birch bark, pinecones, anise, and more.
Interested in purchasing one? Email them at weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com to reserve. $50 each, limited quantity. Pick up will be Saturday, November 23rd.
Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot, Springfield VT
Nov. 28 at 9AM
The Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot 5K takes place Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 9 a.m. The event starts and finishes at the Toonerville Trail trailhead at 280 Clinton St, Springfield, VT. The course is a mostly flat 5K out-and-back along the Black River.
Proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels of Greater Springfield and Springfield High School Cross Country, and we will also be taking donations of non-perishable food items for the Springfield Food Bank. (see below info.)
Online Registration: $25 Open thru Tuesday, November 26, 11:59 p.m. EST at UltraSignUp.com
In-Person Registration at Packet Pick-up and Race Day: $30
Packet Pick-up:
Wednesday, November 25: 3-5 p.m. at Edgar May Health & Recreation Center, 140 Clinton St, Springfield, VT
Thursday, November 28: 7:45-8:45 a.m. at Toonerville Trail trailhead
Post-Run: We will have water, Nuun electrolyte drink, and some light snacks – just enough to hold you over until you get home and enjoy a feast. Plus, you’ll earn a pair of super cool Turkey Trot finishers socks!
Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5242953025
Prizes:
5K: 1st place Female and Male Overall, Masters (45-59), and Super Masters (60+)
Best Costume
Plus whatever other fun, random prizes we decide to award
Parking: There is plenty of room in the parking lot at the trailhead, located between Image Tek Labels and United Construction & Forestry. We encourage carpooling.
Refunds: No refunds, transfers to other runners, or transfers to other years.
Weather: It’s Thanksgiving in Vermont. It’s likely going to be chilly, and maybe even snowy and icy. Dress appropriately (i.e., your best Turkey hat).
Music / Strollers / Dogs: Music players are allowed, but please run with only one earbud in, be aware of other runners and traffic (there is a short road section near the turn-around), and use general caution. Strollers are allowed. Well-behaved short-leashed dogs, preferably dressed as turkeys, are allowed.
If you’re unable to Trot in-person but still want to get your Trot-on and make a donation to Meals on Wheels of Greater Springfield and the Cross Country team, then register for our Virtual Trot for $10. We’ll make sure your donation gets to both and if you send us your result, we’ll post your time in our Results section.
Toonerville Turkey Trot Wreath RaffleBring your canned/non-perishable food items to the Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot for a chance to win a beautiful, fully compostable wreath made by the Weathersfield Garden Club!
You will receive one ticket for each food item you bring, and the winner will be drawn after the race. Items will then be split between the Springfield Food Bank and Weathersfield Food Shelf.
Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot, Springfield VT
Nov. 28 at 9AM
Nov. 28 at 9AM
The Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot 5K takes place Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 9 a.m. The event starts and finishes at the Toonerville Trail trailhead at 280 Clinton St, Springfield, VT. The course is a mostly flat 5K out-and-back along the Black River.
Proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels of Greater Springfield and Springfield High School Cross Country, and we will also be taking donations of non-perishable food items for the Springfield Food Bank. (see below info.)
Online Registration: $25 Open thru Tuesday, November 26, 11:59 p.m. EST at UltraSignUp.com
In-Person Registration at Packet Pick-up and Race Day: $30
Packet Pick-up:
Wednesday, November 25: 3-5 p.m. at Edgar May Health & Recreation Center, 140 Clinton St, Springfield, VT
Thursday, November 28: 7:45-8:45 a.m. at Toonerville Trail trailhead
Post-Run: We will have water, Nuun electrolyte drink, and some light snacks – just enough to hold you over until you get home and enjoy a feast. Plus, you’ll earn a pair of super cool Turkey Trot finishers socks!
Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5242953025
Prizes:
5K: 1st place Female and Male Overall, Masters (45-59), and Super Masters (60+)
Best Costume
Plus whatever other fun, random prizes we decide to award
Parking: There is plenty of room in the parking lot at the trailhead, located between Image Tek Labels and United Construction & Forestry. We encourage carpooling.
Refunds: No refunds, transfers to other runners, or transfers to other years.
Weather: It’s Thanksgiving in Vermont. It’s likely going to be chilly, and maybe even snowy and icy. Dress appropriately (i.e., your best Turkey hat).
Music / Strollers / Dogs: Music players are allowed, but please run with only one earbud in, be aware of other runners and traffic (there is a short road section near the turn-around), and use general caution. Strollers are allowed. Well-behaved short-leashed dogs, preferably dressed as turkeys, are allowed.
If you’re unable to Trot in-person but still want to get your Trot-on and make a donation to Meals on Wheels of Greater Springfield and the Cross Country team, then register for our Virtual Trot for $10. We’ll make sure your donation gets to both and if you send us your result, we’ll post your time in our Results section.
Toonerville Turkey Trot Wreath Raffle
Bring your canned/non-perishable food items to the Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot for a chance to win a beautiful, fully compostable wreath made by the Weathersfield Garden Club! You will receive one ticket for each food item you bring, and the winner will be drawn after the race. Items will then be split between the Springfield Food Bank and Weathersfield Food Shelf.
Zack's Place Annual Turkey Trot Woodstock, VTNov. 28 at 11 AM 
Register now for the 2024 Zack’s Place Turkey Trot 5K
Registration Fee: $35.00 per person
Location: Walk/Run begins and ends at Woodstock Elementary School. Awards ceremony immediately following on The Green.
Registration after 11/27 at 12 noon: Woodstock Elementary School, Wednesday, November 27, 3-5pm
or Thanksgiving morning, 8-9am (please indicate walker or runner status).
T-Shirts: Preregistered racers may pick up t-shirt & race packet on Wed. 11/27, 3-5pm and Thurs. 11/28, 8-9:30am at Woodstock Elementary School.
Zack’s Place will do the best they can to predict the amount of t-shirts.To insure you get your size, pick up at early registration.
Fee: $35 for racers. Runners must be in place by 10am on Race Day!
Zack's Place Annual Turkey Trot Woodstock, VT
Nov. 28 at 11 AM
Register now for the 2024 Zack’s Place Turkey Trot 5K
Registration Fee: $35.00 per person
Location: Walk/Run begins and ends at Woodstock Elementary School. Awards ceremony immediately following on The Green.
Registration after 11/27 at 12 noon: Woodstock Elementary School, Wednesday, November 27, 3-5pm
or Thanksgiving morning, 8-9am (please indicate walker or runner status).
T-Shirts: Preregistered racers may pick up t-shirt & race packet on Wed. 11/27, 3-5pm and Thurs. 11/28, 8-9:30am at Woodstock Elementary School.
Zack’s Place will do the best they can to predict the amount of t-shirts.To insure you get your size, pick up at early registration.
Fee: $35 for racers. Runners must be in place by 10am on Race Day!
Community Contra DanceWeathersfield Center MeetinghouseNov. 29 at 5:30 PM
Community Contra Dance
Weathersfield Center Meetinghouse
Nov. 29 at 5:30 PM
Caller Dudley LaufmanDoors open at 5:30
Dancing 6–8
Social hour (Potluck snacks) 8–9
Details are on the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1J2aA5GFA3/
A fun event! No special clothing, footwear, or experience required. You’re welcome to dance, listen, sit or chat and enjoy that cold beverage you brought along.
The callers teach and guide everyone through the dances. Wonderful live music provided by Naomi Morse, fiddle & Amy Engelsberg, piano, and Emmet McGowan, drums.
Contra Dancing is a traditional New England folk dance style in which couples dance in two facing lines, following the instructions of a caller.
ALL ARE WELCOME ~~~ ALL DANCES WILL BE TAUGHT
Potluck snacks after the dancing. Feel free to bring simple finger food to share. Bring a beer, a wine, water, or whatever you fancy.
Adults: $12, Children: $6, Families: $25
Weathersfield Center Meetinghouse, 2579 Weathersfield Center Road, Weathersfield, VT
Parking in the field across the road.
Caller Dudley Laufman
Doors open at 5:30
Dancing 6–8
Social hour (Potluck snacks) 8–9
Details are on the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1J2aA5GFA3/
Dancing 6–8
Social hour (Potluck snacks) 8–9
Details are on the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1J2aA5GFA3/
A fun event! No special clothing, footwear, or experience required. You’re welcome to dance, listen, sit or chat and enjoy that cold beverage you brought along.
The callers teach and guide everyone through the dances. Wonderful live music provided by Naomi Morse, fiddle & Amy Engelsberg, piano, and Emmet McGowan, drums.
Contra Dancing is a traditional New England folk dance style in which couples dance in two facing lines, following the instructions of a caller.
ALL ARE WELCOME ~~~ ALL DANCES WILL BE TAUGHT
Potluck snacks after the dancing. Feel free to bring simple finger food to share. Bring a beer, a wine, water, or whatever you fancy.
Adults: $12, Children: $6, Families: $25
Adults: $12, Children: $6, Families: $25
Weathersfield Center Meetinghouse, 2579 Weathersfield Center Road, Weathersfield, VT
Parking in the field across the road.
Parking in the field across the road.
VINS A Forest of Lights
A Forest of Lights
4:30 PM – 7 PM (Last check-in at 6:30 PM. No admittance after 6:30 PM.)
Adult: $13 / Youth: $8 / Children 3 & Under: Free
Get Your Tickets
Event dates: Nov. 22, 23, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 5-7, 12-14, 19-23, 26-31, Jan. 1-4
Experience the enchantment this winter as thousands of lights illuminate the VINS Nature Center. Stroll through a magical landscape filled with stunning light displays, including exciting new features like the Snow Shower Tower, Snow Globe, Whimsical Woodland, and Mandala Trees. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in this seasonal wonder!
This captivating exhibit promises to be an incredible experience for guests of all ages and is a great opportunity to make special memories with family and friends. We are delighted to welcome you back or have you join us for the first time!
After your walk-through, cozy up by the campfire and enjoy hot chocolate and delightful snacks that are available for purchase. A Forest of Lights will be open on specific evenings from 4:30 PM to 7 PM, beginning November 22, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience VINS like never before!
Concerts and Adventures
Zach Nugent-Like A Road-featuring Sunshine Garcia Becker,
Cheryl Rucker, and Josh Weinstein
Lebanon Opera House Lebanon, NH
Cheryl Rucker, and Josh Weinstein
Lebanon Opera House Lebanon, NH
Fans of the Jerry Garcia Band (and Vermont's own Zach Nugent) enjoyed an evening of stories and songs at the Lebanon Opera House last Thursday.
More photos: CLICK HERE
More events at LOH: CLICK HERE
Being Petty-The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Experience!
Claremont Opera House, Claremont NH
If you are a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers fan, Claremont Opera House was the place to be on Saturday night.
More events at COH: CLICK HERE
Crieff Hydro Hotel to Glenturret Distillery to the Kelpies, to Dunfermline to Edinburgh-Scottish Isles and GlensScotland Isles and Glens-C.I.E. Small Group Tours Travel Blog Continues
Two Days in Edinburgh-Scottish Isles and Glens
Blog
More Trip photos: CLICK HERE
News You Can Use
ICYMI (In case You Missed It)
Town/School/Regional News
After ‘tragic’ election losses, Democrats in the Vermont Senate oust their majority leader
At their first meeting since losing their supermajority, Democratic senators-elect also vowed to refocus on rising property taxes.
A week and a half after Vermont voters eviscerated their supermajority, Senate Democrats convened Saturday to reflect on their election losses and chart a new course ahead of the 2025 legislative session. They voted to retain one top leader — but jettisoned another.
Saturday’s caucus at the Statehouse was the first time Democratic senators-elect had gathered after what Sen. Becca White, D-Windsor, called “an exceptionally difficult, tragic election night.” Republican candidates flipped six Senate seats, ousting four incumbents, and established a new partisan breakdown in the chamber of 17-13 — the narrowest margin Democrats have held in nearly a quarter-century.
Seeing a need to change course, the caucus on Saturday voted out its incumbent majority leader, Sen. Alison Clarkson, D-Windsor, who has held the post for four years. In her place, they elected Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, D/P-Chittenden Southeast.
A record number of Vermont voters cast ballots in last week’s election
Officials certified statewide election results Tuesday, including the closely contested lieutenant governor’s race.
by Sarah Mearhoff
Officials certified statewide election results Tuesday, including the closely contested lieutenant governor’s race.
by Sarah Mearhoff
Vermonters turned out in record numbers to vote in this year’s general election, largely without a hitch, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas said Tuesday at a formal event certifying the election results.
Out of 522,600 registered voters in the state, 372,885 cast their ballots in last week’s general election, Copeland Hanzas said. That’s nearly 2,000 more voters than the state saw in 2020 — a contest that shattered previous turnout records.
However, voter registrations are higher this year, resulting in a lower turnout rate for eligible voters than in 2020. This year, Vermont’s turnout rate was 71%, while in 2020 it was 73%.
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Out of 522,600 registered voters in the state, 372,885 cast their ballots in last week’s general election, Copeland Hanzas said. That’s nearly 2,000 more voters than the state saw in 2020 — a contest that shattered previous turnout records.
However, voter registrations are higher this year, resulting in a lower turnout rate for eligible voters than in 2020. This year, Vermont’s turnout rate was 71%, while in 2020 it was 73%.
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‘Blizzard of Oz’ and ‘Snoah Gahan’ among 118 snowplow names chosen by Vermont students this year
The Vermont Agency of Transportation also received 77 entries to name a brand new plow. The winner? The Vermonster — coming from Townshend Elementary School.
by Olivia Hagios
Vermont students once again had the opportunity to name snowplows from the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
Some of their choices? Snoah Gahan, Blizzard of Oz, Clearopathra, No More Mr. Ice Guy and Luke Snowstopper.
The 118 freshly named plows are part of the agency’s “Name a Plow” program, which is inspired by similar contests in Scotland.
It’s the third year that Vermont elementary and middle school students have competed in the contest, which gives them the opportunity to name the large orange snowplow designated to their school, according to Vermont Business Magazine.
In 2021, the agency held the competition for the first time, with 163 schools participating, and again in 2022 for schools that did not participate the year prior, with 71 more snowplows getting a creative name.
READ MORE
Weathersfield School named the local plow Big Johnny
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is offering a reward of up to $5,000 “to eligible individuals for information that significantly furthers the investigation.”
by Olivia Hagios
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is offering a reward for information about a bald eagle that was illegally shot in the Addison County town of Bridport last month.
The federal agency is offering up to $5,000 “to eligible individuals for information that significantly furthers the investigation,” according to a joint press release with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department issued Thursday.
The adult bald eagle was found dead near East Street in Bridport on Oct. 15 after Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department game wardens received reports about the dead bird.
What Vermonters should know about white-tailed deer hunting this season
“There are a good number of deer out there, certainly more than we’ve had the last few years,” wildlife biologist Nick Fortin said.
by Olivia Hagios
Department of Fish & Wildlife officials say the deer population is robust and hunters are primed for success as they head to the woods for the start of the annual deer rifle season.
“There are a good number of deer out there, certainly more than we’ve had the last few years,” Fish & Wildlife biologist Nick Fortin said. He said it can be hard to predict harvest numbers, but anecdotal evidence suggests there are more bucks this year.
The two-week period, commonly known as rifle season to Vermont hunters, allows for a hunter to take one legal buck until Dec. 1, according to the department.
While Vermont hunters don’t need to be aware of any regulation changes going into this season, Fortin said he encourages them to give the department a tooth from any deer they take. This can be done at any check station and helps the department gather valuable age information about Vermont’s deer herd, according to Fortin, who is also the department’s deer project leader.
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Weathersfield Town Information
Town Volunteer Vacancies
The Town of Weathersfield is seeking volunteers to appoint to various available positions. The application can be found at this link.
Alternatively, you can contact Susanne Terrill at weathersfield@weathersfield.org to obtain a copy via email, or stop by the Town Office at 5259 US Route 5, Ascutney, VT 05030 to obtain a paper copy.
The following positions are vacant as of November 12 agenda:
Board of Listers (2 Vacancies)
Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy)
Development Review Board (1 Vacancy)
Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies)
The following positions are vacant as of November 12 agenda:
Board of Listers (2 Vacancies)
Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy)
Development Review Board (1 Vacancy)
Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies)
Select Board
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 and Term as listed on the town websiteChair
2027
Vice Chair
2026
Clerk
2027
Member
2026
Member
2025
Select Board Meets: November 25December 9December 23
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboardAugust 15 Site Exam MinutesApril 11 Emergency MeetingMarch 18 public hearingTown Meeting March 2
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 and Term as listed on the town website
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Select Board Meets:
November 25
December 9
December 23
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard
August 15 Site Exam Minutes
April 11 Emergency Meeting
March 18 public hearing
Town Meeting March 2
*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 Police Blotter
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT
Weathersfield School
Save the Dates
November 20 Community Thanksgiving LuncheonNovember 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday No School
School News Weekly Newsletter: November 15
Weathersfield School Board meets on TuesdaysIn Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)
Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney
Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney
School Board Meetings Agendas and MinutesOctoberAugust 27 Special Meeting
Winter sports registrations are OPEN. Use this link to register your athletes:
https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/975095812
If you are interested in coaching, please register here:
https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426
Amazing Opportunity-Join the School Kitchen Team
Do you want to work with an amazing team of people? Come join our school's kitchen team. The school offers an amazing work environment, fantastic schedule (great for parents), paid holidays, great health coverage options, and the opportunity to help feed our students every day. This is a great opportunity to work with an awesome team of culinary professionals.
Follow the link below or send them a message to learn more about our open positions.
WSESU Kitchen Team Application
Weathersfield Historical SocietyFollow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety
Weathersfield Historical Society
Weathersfield Garden Club
Weathersfield Garden Club
The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library from 6-8 p.m. New members and guests are always welcome. Any questions? please email weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com
The Weathersfield Garden Club is embarking on a 100% compostable holiday wreath. Season is over - toss it in the woods, where it will compost. $50 each, limited supply. Proceeds benefit Weathersfield Garden Club's initiative to bring beauty to Weathersfield's public spaces and build a strong and sustainable community, one garden at a time!To reserve please email weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com or we can be reached on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WGCVT
The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library from 6-8 p.m. New members and guests are always welcome. Any questions? please email weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com
The Weathersfield Garden Club is embarking on a 100% compostable holiday wreath.
Season is over - toss it in the woods, where it will compost.
$50 each, limited supply. Proceeds benefit Weathersfield Garden Club's initiative to bring beauty to Weathersfield's public spaces and build a strong and sustainable community, one garden at a time!
To reserve please email weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com or we can be reached on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WGCVT
Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting HouseFollow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch
Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurchWeathersfield Parks and RecreationFollow them on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550836741096
Things to Do In and Around WeathersfieldGet Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops
Arts, Entertainment, and Health
Lebanon Opera House
All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake, November 22, 7 PM TICKETS
The Machine, November 23 TICKETS
Presented by Upper Valley Music Center
The Sound of Music, December 6-8 INFO
Presented by Lebanon High School’s Wet Paint Players
Clara’s Dream, a nutcracker story December 14 and 15 TICKETS
Presented by City Center Ballet
Paul Winter Consort’s Winter Solstice Celebration December 16 at 7 p.m. TICKETS
Presented by Paul Winter
Celtic Christmas with Cassie and Maggie December 19 TICKETS
Yellow Brick Joel Face to Face: The Tribute Concert December 20 TICKETS
Presented by Lincstar Events
The Little Mermen December 21, 2 p.m. TICKETS
2025
San Jose Taiko, Youth Education Series, March 31 10 AM REGISTER
TheaterWorksUSA: Ada Twist, Scientist and Friends, Youth Education Series, May 19 10 AM REGISTER
90s Rockfest! Lounge Fly with Evil Empire. Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 PM
Clara Dreamz 12/13/24 at 6pm. 12/14/24 at 2 PM
Celebrate the Season: Silent Auction Benefit December 16 - 202nd Annual Winter Wonders Saturday, December 21st at 7:30 PM
Recycled Percussion – Winter Tour February 15, 2024 at 2 PM & 7 PM
Yoga
Happy 5 Years of Yoga in Weathersfield
Whole Roasted Tro
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Crown Point Country Club
(Classes Moving to Crown Point Country Club This Winter beginning in Nov.! Same Great Classes - Beautiful New Location - Schedule Shift)Tuesday Evenings 5:30-6:30pm | Nov 19, 26 | Register Now
Wednesday Mornings 9-10am | Nov. 20, 27 | Register Now
Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $48 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $15 per class.
Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.
Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.
Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:
- Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time
- Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days
- Individual training available upon sign-up
- Minimal driving, low mileage routes.
- There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.
Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH
Director of Community Health
Hikes
Local trails to explore: CLICK HERE
Also Hiking Close to Home: CLICK HERE
Workshops Online
Vermont Online Workshops
Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: vtaarp@aarp.org with questions.
Events for Perkinsville/Weathersfield (online) https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/
Events for Perkinsville/Weathersfield (online) https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/
Visit Our Local Restaurants
Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)Daily Grind Café Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859
93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Exit Ate
Route 131 in Ascutney
Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217 Daily Grind Café
Call ahead for take out (802) 674-985993 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Route 131 in Ascutney
Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. 1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151
12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.
Sundaez-CLOSED Monday and Tuesday; Open Wed. & Thurs 3-7 p.m.; Fri, Sat Sun noon-7 p.m.
West Pleasant St Claremont, NH 03743 and have winter hours:
4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.
Springfield Diner-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.
West Pleasant St Claremont, NH 03743 and have winter hours:
Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant-(802) 795-0063 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) 4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.
Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville
Food Assistance
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.
The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, 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.
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, 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.
The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, 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.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering walk-in service on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.
The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.
A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.
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