Weathersfield Weekly Blog, November 25 edition
(This issue won't be posted on the Front Porch Forum-I exceeded my monthly announcement quota-dang)
Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendars
Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot, Springfield VT, Nov. 28 at 9AM
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.
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.
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, 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!
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 Dance at the Weathersfield Center Meetinghouse, November 29 at 5:30 PM
Community Contra Dance at the Weathersfield Center Meetinghouse, November 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.
The Weathersfield Garden Club has scheduled a work day at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville on Sunday, December 1 from 1-2 PM. They will be cutting back things in the perennial gardens preparing them for their winter nap, along with getting the barrels their winter decorations.
Bring your clippers or sheers to get things ready for winter.
Bring your clippers or sheers to get things ready for winter.
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!
Christmas in Brownsville, Vermont December 7, and 22-24
Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 AM-2 PM-the Brownsville Community Church Christmas Bazaar with crafts, bake sale and luncheon 11 AM-1 PM at Town Hall. There will be live holiday music as well to enjoy while you shop.
Dec. 7 at 4 PM Annual Community Tree Lighting, corner of Rte. 44 & Brownsville Hartland Road.
Before the trees are lit, there's a very good chance that there will be a visit to town by Mr. & Mrs. Claus! AND, you'll usually find festive, light refreshments, caroling music and a glowing fire pit to warm you inside and out when you get there.
Dec. 5 5:30 PM-The day will wrap up with a Live Christmas Nativity at the Brownsville Community Church pavilion (66 Brownsville Hartland Road). Accompanying the Live Nativity Pageant there will be live music and possibly live animals, too!
Sunday, December 22, enjoy a special pre-Christmas Festival of 9 Lessons & Carols which will include hymns, anthems, carols, solos & special music at 9:30 a.m. at the Brownsville Community Church.
On Christmas Eve at 7 PM, there will be the beautiful Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The Church will be adorned with poinsettias and the glow of candlelight for all to enjoy at this special service.
Bring your friends, family & neighbors to usher in the Christmas Season! All are welcome at these Brownsville, VT community holiday events!
More info about these events: ParrisHill@comcast.net
Fairs, stories, carriage rides, history tour, hot cocoa, donuts, parade, concerts, cupcakes with Santa, Skate with Santa, Messiah Sing and lots more.
Saturday Highlights
2 PM 40th Annual Wassail ParadeEnjoy live music, horse and carriages, and festive magic as the Wassail Parade travels through town and around The Village Green.
2 PM Parade Watch Party at First Congregational Church
Enjoy Hot Wassail Drinks & DIY S’mores at the First Congregational Church during the Wassail Parade.
3 PM Yule Log & Memory Tree Lighting with Caroling on the Green
Stay warm by the bonfire and enjoy music on The Green
3 PM Wrensong Presents Songs of the Season
Enjoy holiday music from this acapella group in the Mezzanine at the Norman Williams Public Library.
3 PM 24th Annual Holiday Concert featuring The Ten Acapella Group
Enjoy this free holiday concert with music from the Ten Acapella group at First Congregational Church.
4 PM Woodstock Rotary Community Raffle Drawing on The Village Green
4:15 PM Lighting of the Luminaries by Woodstock Rotary
Welcome the spirit of the season as the Woodstock Rotary lights 400 Luminaries on The Village Green.
Enjoy Hot Wassail Drinks & DIY S’mores at the First Congregational Church during the Wassail Parade.
3 PM Yule Log & Memory Tree Lighting with Caroling on the Green
Stay warm by the bonfire and enjoy music on The Green
3 PM Wrensong Presents Songs of the Season
Enjoy holiday music from this acapella group in the Mezzanine at the Norman Williams Public Library.
3 PM 24th Annual Holiday Concert featuring The Ten Acapella Group
Enjoy this free holiday concert with music from the Ten Acapella group at First Congregational Church.
4 PM Woodstock Rotary Community Raffle Drawing on The Village Green
4:15 PM Lighting of the Luminaries by Woodstock Rotary
Welcome the spirit of the season as the Woodstock Rotary lights 400 Luminaries on The Village Green.
News You Can Use
ICYMI (In case You Missed It)
Town/School/Regional News
Selectboard Meets TONIGHT, November 25 at 6:30 PM
The meeting tonight opens with a public hearing on the proposed changes to the zoning bylaws regarding in home child care. Warning Notice
Followed by the start of the FY2026 budget discussion.
According to the packet notes provided to the Selectboard by the town manager: " (the) General Fund, Highway Fund, and Solid Waste Fund budgets have been assembled".
According to the packet notes provided to the Selectboard by the town manager: " (the) General Fund, Highway Fund, and Solid Waste Fund budgets have been assembled".
The town manager noted that "On November 13th the Fire Department Committee/ Task Force held a meeting and we decided to combine our three (3) Fire Department budgets into one (1) more efficient budget. We eliminated President stipends and increased stipends for Firefighters. Although our contract for reappraisal includes Assessing services, we maintained the contracted Assessor line item to provide support for the reappraisal."
The tax rate increase of the FY26 proposed budget, according to the town manger notes, "would increase by 0.0353, and taxes per $100,000 of property value would increase by $35 annually/ $8.75 quarterly. For example, if a property is valued at $250,000, the increase would be $87.50 annually/ $21.87 quarterly.
Stay tuned, more to come.
Windsor County criminal court temporarily moves to Woodstock
The move of criminal cases and the family division has been necessitated by a scheduled $13.2 million renovation of the 37-year-old White River Junction courthouse.by Valley News
This story by John Lippman was first published in The Valley News on Nov. 16
WOODSTOCK — For the next 18 months or so, Windsor County criminal court cases will be heading back to the future.
Back, that is, to criminal cases being heard in the county’s historic Woodstock courthouse — and back again to resorting to video conference hearings introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Nov. 1, the county’s criminal court hearings moved to the courthouse in Woodstock, which previously dealt with only civil matters. With the downtown White River Junction courthouse now closed for renovations, scheduling and logistical headaches are likely to follow anyone involved in the county’s criminal justice system, which only recently overcame obstacles created by the pandemic.
Initially scheduled to occur this past summer, the move was delayed to prepare the Woodstock building, with its 19th-Century furnishings, for the influx of criminal hearings and defendants in custody — a stark adjustment from the courthouse’s genteel business of civil lawsuits, landlord and tenant disputes, and probate cases.
READ MORE
“In rural Vermont, some of our towns have been left behind with slow internet service and not being able to participate in our modern way of life,” the chair of the Vermont Community Broadband Board said.
by Klara Bauters
Vermont has been awarded $5.3 million from the federal government to implement its Digital Equity Plan — which outlines how the state will provide individuals and communities with the tools and skills necessary to benefit from meaningful access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service.
“Internet and broadband. It’s no longer a luxury. It’s an essential service,” Patty Richards, chair of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, said at a press conference on Thursday morning announcing the award.
Digital equity means that all individuals and communities have access to the internet, technology and digital skills needed to fully engage in modern life. Recent data found that communities lacking fiber internet connection have more than double the number of low-income families compared with those who do have access, said Christine Hallquist, executive director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, which will distribute the federal funding.
“The digital divide is not just a technological gap. It is an economic divide that impacts our communities and our families,” Hallquist said.
READ MORE
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:
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:
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: December 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
|
Select Board Meets:
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
November 27th-29th Thanksgiving Holiday No School
December 2nd-6th PTO Kids' Kastle Holiday Shop
December 6th Nutcracker Performance - 1:00
December 10th Winter Sports Pictures
December 10th School Board Meeting at 6:30 PM
December 13th Tree Lighting and Visit From Santa- Weathersfield Proctor Library
December 20th - Holiday Performance 8:15
December 20th - Early Release for Students - Noon dismissal
School News Weekly Newsletter: November 22
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
Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield
Arts, Entertainment, Volunteer, and Health
ABS Reads
Albert Bridge School students love to read, and we're looking for a few more adults interested in joining our school on a weekly basis for 30 minutes to partner with a student to read a book, play a game, and make a connection. Reading to others strengthens reading skills, interest and enjoyment in reading, and provides another connection within our community.
A short training will be required for all volunteers to review expectations and the role of a volunteer. Volunteers will need to commit to a weekly 30 minute time slot during the school year. Dates will be provided during the volunteer training.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming an ABS Reads volunteer, please contact Amanda Yates: ayates@wsesu.net or (802) 484-3344.
Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch
Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch
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 Historical SocietyFollow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety
Weathersfield Historical Society
Weathersfield Parks and Recreation
Weathersfield Parks and Recreation
Follow them on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550836741096
Veterans Memorial Committee
The Veterans Memorial Committee meets regularly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Weathersfield Proctor Library. In the event of holidays or special circumstances, the meeting will be held at a time and location to be set by the Committee.
Follow them on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldVMC
All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
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
Whole Roasted Tro
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 26 | Register Now
Wednesday Mornings 9-10am | Nov. 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.
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.
Scan this QR Code to see all the latest photos in my Galleries
or visit: www.photosbynanci.com
Have an Event/Announcement you want Advertised?
Want 200+ people in Town to know about Your Event?
Drop me an Email at least two (2) weeks before your event and you'll get your Event Listed Here for FREE.
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.
or visit: www.photosbynanci.com
Have an Event/Announcement you want Advertised?
Want 200+ people in Town to know about Your Event?
Want 200+ people in Town to know about Your Event?
Drop me an Email at least two (2) weeks before your event and you'll get your Event Listed Here for FREE.