Weathersfield Weekly Blog December 16, 2024
THE COLD FULL MOON
And it was COLD, we were 8 degrees at 5 AM on Sunday.
Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendars
Christmas in Brownsville, Vermont December 22-24
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
Winter Break Adventure Camp
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: Dec. 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!
VINS-A Forest of Lights through January 4
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: Dec. 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!
Hoisington Park Planning Meeting January 11 10AM-1PM
Perkinsville Community Church will be hosting live music every 1st Sunday starting Jan. 5th, 2025 and will continue until June 2025. 4pm-5:30pm. Matt Meserve will open the series on Jan 5th. Matt is an amazing piano player and singer.
Come out and support our local musicians and enjoy some beautiful music. These are free events but donations will be accepted to go towards local charities.
Follow the series on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/566716035976750
Concerts and Adventures
Head Over Heels
Yoh Theatre Players
Woodstock Middle and Union High School, Woodstock Vermont
I hope you caught "Head Over Heels" this past weekend in Woodstock, it was stunning. These talented teens put on such an amazing show. The costumes were over the top. Head Over Heels is a jukebox musical comedy with music and lyrics from the catalog of The Go-Go's.
Jeff Whitty conceived the show and wrote the original book, which was then adapted by James Magruder.
The plot of the show is adapted from "The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia" written by Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century.
From Wiki:
The kingdom of Arcadia is peaceful and prosperous, its people's lives governed by a mysterious "Beat" ("We Got the Beat"). King Basilius and his wife Gynecia have two daughters. The younger, Philoclea, is in love with her childhood friend Musidorus, a shepherd who is not considered an appropriate match. The older, Pamela, is the most beautiful woman in the land, though she confesses to being jealous of her "plain" sister since she does not have to deal with suitors ("Beautiful").
As Basilius berates Pamela for sending another round of suitors away, a message arrives from Arcadia's new oracle Pythio, asking for a meeting with the royal family and warning that Arcadia may lose its famous Beat. Basilius and his loyal viceroy Dametas depart for the forest, with Gynecia reminding her hot-headed husband to listen to what Pythio has to say.
Pythio, who is non-binary, explains that the kingdom has become too rigid and traditional, and gives Basilius and Dametas four prophecies. ("Vision of Nowness")
"Thy younger daughter will bring a liar to bed. He thou shall forbid, she he'll then assume."
"Thou elder daughter will consent to wed. She'll consummate her love but with no groom."
"Thou with thy wife, adult’ry shall commit"
"You will meet and make way for a better king"
More photos: CLICK HERE
Yoh Theatre Players next performance will be "As You Like It", March7, 8 2025 at 7 PM
News You Can Use
ICYMI (In case You Missed It)
Town/School/Regional News
Thousands more people are moving into Vermont than moving away
Vermont Public | By Bob Kinzel
A new study shows Vermont has become a popular place to move to since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state treasurer's office analyzed recent census data and found that on a per capita basis, Vermont had the highest net in-migration of any New England state, and the third highest rate in the U.S. last year.
Vermont had a net gain of 7,592 new residents in 2023, with the greatest number coming from Massachusetts.
Treasurer Mike Pieciak says remote work flexibility and outdoor recreation opportunities are the key reasons people are flocking to the Green Mountain State.
"It's clear that the people who are moving to Vermont are higher-income earners and what that says to me is that they are bringing their remote jobs with them to Vermont," Pieciak says.
But he says the report also highlights Vermont's affordable housing challenges.
As for out-migration, the report says the two most popular states for Vermonters to move to last year were New York and New Hampshire. On a net basis, after accounting for all migration, Vermont lost the most people to Illinois and Utah.
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Bernie Sanders tells Politico that next U.S. Senate term will ‘probably’ be his last
The progressive stalwart had been noncommittal about future plans in local interviews prior to being reelected in November to his fourth term.
by Kristen Fountain
Vermont’s senior U.S. senator shared new insight this week into how long he may be willing to represent the Green Mountain State in the nation’s capital.
In an interview published by Politico Tuesday night, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said he was likely to call it quits after his fourth six-year term in the chamber.
Asked by the Beltway-based news outlet whether his next term would be his last, Sanders said, “I’m 83 now. I’ll be 89 when I get out of here. You can do the figuring. I don’t know, but I would assume, probably, yes.”
Sanders, who served as Vermont’s sole representative in the U.S. House for 16 years prior to his election to the Senate in 2006, had been unwilling to speculate about the future during his reelection campaign this year.
Asked a similar question by VTDigger in October, Sanders said, “Let’s worry about this election.” He also emphasized his vigor, telling VTDigger, “I think I have the energy to do the job. If I didn’t, I would not have run for reelection.”
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PETA called for an investigation after a federal inspector reported pigs were kicked and shoved off a trailer at the facility in June.
by Greta Solsaa
Local police are investigating an incident last summer at a North Springfield slaughterhouse in which a federal investigator witnessed what it described as “inhumane” animal handling.
On June 3, a U.S. Department of Agriculture inspector reported observing a truck driver at Vermont Packinghouse unloading pigs, kicking them in the head and neck, and shoving them off the back of a trailer. The pigs appeared to be suffering heat stroke after an eight-hour journey from a New York farm in the summer sun, according to the inspector’s findings.
After the incident came to light in a quarterly USDA report of noncompliance records, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals last month called for a criminal probe. The organization, known as PETA, sent a letter to Windsor County State’s Attorney Ward Goodenough on Nov. 26 urging him to take action.
READ MORE
The progressive stalwart had been noncommittal about future plans in local interviews prior to being reelected in November to his fourth term.
by Kristen Fountain
Vermont’s senior U.S. senator shared new insight this week into how long he may be willing to represent the Green Mountain State in the nation’s capital.
In an interview published by Politico Tuesday night, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said he was likely to call it quits after his fourth six-year term in the chamber.
Asked by the Beltway-based news outlet whether his next term would be his last, Sanders said, “I’m 83 now. I’ll be 89 when I get out of here. You can do the figuring. I don’t know, but I would assume, probably, yes.”
Sanders, who served as Vermont’s sole representative in the U.S. House for 16 years prior to his election to the Senate in 2006, had been unwilling to speculate about the future during his reelection campaign this year.
Asked a similar question by VTDigger in October, Sanders said, “Let’s worry about this election.” He also emphasized his vigor, telling VTDigger, “I think I have the energy to do the job. If I didn’t, I would not have run for reelection.”
READ MORE
PETA called for an investigation after a federal inspector reported pigs were kicked and shoved off a trailer at the facility in June.
by Greta Solsaa
Local police are investigating an incident last summer at a North Springfield slaughterhouse in which a federal investigator witnessed what it described as “inhumane” animal handling.
On June 3, a U.S. Department of Agriculture inspector reported observing a truck driver at Vermont Packinghouse unloading pigs, kicking them in the head and neck, and shoving them off the back of a trailer. The pigs appeared to be suffering heat stroke after an eight-hour journey from a New York farm in the summer sun, according to the inspector’s findings.
After the incident came to light in a quarterly USDA report of noncompliance records, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals last month called for a criminal probe. The organization, known as PETA, sent a letter to Windsor County State’s Attorney Ward Goodenough on Nov. 26 urging him to take action.
READ MORE
Windsor and Claremont hospitals get new leader
The new position was created after Dartmouth Health acquired Claremont’s Valley Regional Hospital, which had faced financial struggles in recent decades.
by Valley News
This story by Clare Shanahan was first published in the Valley News on Dec. 9, 2024.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center and Valley Regional Hospital will be led by Dr. Matthew Foster, Dartmouth Health announced in a Monday news release.
Foster began his role as the first permanent CEO and president of both hospitals Monday.
Matthew R. Foster, MD, MMM. Photo via Dartmouth Health
The new position was created after Dartmouth Health acquired Claremont’s Valley Regional Hospital, which had faced financial struggles in recent decades, on July 31. Windsor’s Mt. Ascutney has been included in the DH network since 2014.
“With (Mt. Ascutney) and Valley (Regional) now under the leadership of one president and CEO, the goal is to enhance collaboration and streamline decision-making across the two facilities,” Dartmouth Health spokesperson Audra Burns said Monday. “This change is expected to improve efficiency, align priorities, and ensure consistent standards of high-quality care while maintaining the unique strengths and local identity of each hospital.”
READ MORE
Auditions for Peter Pan Jr.
Audition Link
Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne the Tony-Award winning musical Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. The Junior version is a little shorter and perfect for middle school performers! Our performance dates at Weathersfield School are April 4 and 5.
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Auditions will be held for 5th - 8th graders in the music room on January 8 & 9 after school until 4:30 pm.
Prepare a short selection (16 bars) of a Broadway or Disney song to show off your voice. You will be asked to read from the script and participate in a group dance audition. If you need help picking a song to sing, see Ms. Towne, or Mrs. Yuengling for suggestions.
AUDITION TECHNIQUES TO HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT AUDITION
Directors respond positively when you do the following:
BE PREPARED: memorize the lyrics and melody of your song.
SMILE AND ENJOY THE AUDITION PROCESS: the director and the audition team want you to do well.
SHOW GOOD BEHAVIOR: directors are often more concerned with how you behave than how well you sing, act, or dance. Be kind, courteous, and listen to directions.
TRUST THE DIRECTOR’S CHOICES: do your best at whatever you are asked to do, even if you are reading for a role that you find challenging or awkward. Casting the play depends on many factors such as reliability, prior experience, behavior, and talent.
Audition scenes can be previewed here. Click on Audition Central on the right hand drop down, and click on a character. You can see character breakdowns, scripted scenes, and songs. You are not required to learn these prior to the audition.
No Winter Activities This Year
The school has decided that they will not be doing winter activities this year. Please stay tuned for a different opportunity for students to be involved.
Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays
Winter Sports Registration
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
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.
ALL EVENTS
2nd Annual Winter Wonders Saturday, December 21st at 7:30 PM
Recycled Percussion – Winter Tour February 15, 2024 at 2 PM & 7 PM
(Classes Moving to Crown Point Country Club This Winter beginning in Nov.! Same Great Classes - Beautiful New Location - Schedule Shift)
Class Schedule
Tuesday Evenings 5:30-6:30pm | Dec. 17 | Register Now
Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers
Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:
Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH
Director of Community Health
The Copper Fox 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 (802) 885-1031
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217
Maybelline's (802) 591-4311
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.
The new position was created after Dartmouth Health acquired Claremont’s Valley Regional Hospital, which had faced financial struggles in recent decades.
by Valley News
This story by Clare Shanahan was first published in the Valley News on Dec. 9, 2024.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center and Valley Regional Hospital will be led by Dr. Matthew Foster, Dartmouth Health announced in a Monday news release.
Foster began his role as the first permanent CEO and president of both hospitals Monday.
Matthew R. Foster, MD, MMM. Photo via Dartmouth Health
The new position was created after Dartmouth Health acquired Claremont’s Valley Regional Hospital, which had faced financial struggles in recent decades, on July 31. Windsor’s Mt. Ascutney has been included in the DH network since 2014.
“With (Mt. Ascutney) and Valley (Regional) now under the leadership of one president and CEO, the goal is to enhance collaboration and streamline decision-making across the two facilities,” Dartmouth Health spokesperson Audra Burns said Monday. “This change is expected to improve efficiency, align priorities, and ensure consistent standards of high-quality care while maintaining the unique strengths and local identity of each hospital.”
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 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:
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
CALENDAR
December 16th-20th Spirit Week
December 20th - Holiday Performance 8:15
December 20th - Early Release for Students - Noon dismissal
December 23rd-January 6th Winter Break No School for Students
December 16th-20th Spirit Week
December 20th - Holiday Performance 8:15
December 20th - Early Release for Students - Noon dismissal
December 23rd-January 6th Winter Break No School for Students
January 7th Students return to school
January 13th Weathersfield School Board 6:30 PM in the Music Room
January 20th - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School
January 20th - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School
School News Weekly Newsletter: December 13
Auditions for Peter Pan Jr.
Audition Link
Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne the Tony-Award winning musical Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. The Junior version is a little shorter and perfect for middle school performers! Our performance dates at Weathersfield School are April 4 and 5.
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Auditions will be held for 5th - 8th graders in the music room on January 8 & 9 after school until 4:30 pm.
Prepare a short selection (16 bars) of a Broadway or Disney song to show off your voice. You will be asked to read from the script and participate in a group dance audition. If you need help picking a song to sing, see Ms. Towne, or Mrs. Yuengling for suggestions.
AUDITION TECHNIQUES TO HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT AUDITION
Directors respond positively when you do the following:
BE PREPARED: memorize the lyrics and melody of your song.
SMILE AND ENJOY THE AUDITION PROCESS: the director and the audition team want you to do well.
SHOW GOOD BEHAVIOR: directors are often more concerned with how you behave than how well you sing, act, or dance. Be kind, courteous, and listen to directions.
TRUST THE DIRECTOR’S CHOICES: do your best at whatever you are asked to do, even if you are reading for a role that you find challenging or awkward. Casting the play depends on many factors such as reliability, prior experience, behavior, and talent.
Audition scenes can be previewed here. Click on Audition Central on the right hand drop down, and click on a character. You can see character breakdowns, scripted scenes, and songs. You are not required to learn these prior to the audition.
No Winter Activities This Year
The school has decided that they will not be doing winter activities this year. Please stay tuned for a different opportunity for students to be involved.
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 MinutesDecemberNovemberOctober
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
Weathersfield Proctor Library
Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House
Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch
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
ABS Reads
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.
Entertainment
All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
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
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
Celebrate the Season: Silent Auction Benefit December 16 - 20
2nd 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 | Dec. 17 | Register Now
Wednesday Mornings 9-10am | Dec. 18 | Register Now
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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