Weathersfield Weekly Blog, December 9 edition
A visit from our friendly Woodpecker
Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendars
Selectboard meets tonight, Monday, December 9 at 6 PMThe Selectboard is deep into the budget process. Tonight they plan to discuss the tax rate for FY26, the General Fund, and the budgets for Highway and Solid Waste.
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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!
Woodstock's Wassail Weekend December 13-14
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.
Join Clara on her magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets in the Dance Factory’s 33rd annual “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m., at Springfield High School in Springfield, Vt.
Ashley Hensel-Browning directs a cast of youth and adult dancers in the beloved holiday tradition that includes a lighted, growing tree, a whirling snowstorm, and dazzling, custom costumes. The family-friendly show is Vermont’s longest-running production of the classic story ballet.
The Dance Factory’s “The Nutcracker” is an inclusive event that has given hundreds of regional ballet students the invaluable experience of working their way up to soloist roles that most productions outsource to hired professionals. This year’s featured dancers include Springfield senior Sabyn Tennis as the Snow Queen, and Chester senior Niavh Gibney as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Clara will be performed by Gwendelyn Kelley of Weathersfield, with Samantha Cross as the Nutcracker Prince.
Tickets for “The Nutcracker” can be purchased at Tina’s Hallmark and Woodbury Florist in Springfield, and Sage Jewelry and Gifts in Chester, or online at www.dancefactorynutcracker24.eventbrite.com. Limited tickets will be available at the door. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Springfield High School Drama Club, adding to over $25,000 of “The Nutcracker” proceeds that have gone to support area arts programs.
To ensure “The Nutcracker” is accessible to the wider community, the full performance will be filmed and broadcast by SAPA TV. Additionally, selections from the show will be performed for students at Springfield’s Elm Hill and Union Street Schools, and Weathersfield School, and for residents at Springfield Health and Rehab.
Support for “The Nutcracker” has been generously provided by Amy Hill/Bean Group, Daire Gibney/Barrett & Valley Associates, Denise E. Photography, Erskine’s Grain and Garden, Getaway Mountain Campground, Halladay’s Flowers and Gifts, HB Energy Solutions, Preferred Building Systems, Springfield Food Co-op, and Willow Farm Pet Services.
The Dance Factory is celebrating 40 years of bringing quality, inclusive dance training to the community. For more information, please visit www.dancefactoryvt.com.
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
Concerts and Adventures
Lounge Fly and Evil Empire
Claremont Opera House, Claremont NH
Claremont Opera House, Claremont NH
If you are a 90s rock fan and you weren't at the Claremont Opera House (COH) on Saturday, you totally missed out dude (dudette).
COH brought Lounge Fly-a tribute to Stone Temple Pilots with special guests Evil Empire-a tribute to Rage Against the Machine to Claremont for a night of dancing and screaming and fun.
With special guests Tyler Bolles and Will Seeders
Kedron Valley Inn, South Woodstock VT
The Kedron Valley Inn hosted one of the Kat and Brett Holiday Show tour stops on Sunday.
Now in their 11th year, beloved Vermont songbirds Kat Wright & Brett Hughes share this annual holiday tradition to get you into the winter holiday season spirit through music and songs.
Joined this year by Tyler Bolles (upright bass) and Will Seeders (pedal steel and fiddle), it was a fun show with some of Brett’s originals that have an interesting view on the holidays along with some great holiday classics.
More photos: CLICK HERE
ICYMI (In case You Missed It)
San Francisco private equity firm acquires unspecified stake in Vermont’s Simon Pearce glass company
The Vermont company’s CEO declined to disclose the financial terms of the deal, nor would he say who holds a majority position.
by Sarah Mearhoff
The owners of Simon Pearce, Vermont’s iconic glass and pottery maker, have sold an unspecified stake in the half-a-century-old business to a San Francisco-based private equity firm.
Simon Pearce has been headquartered in Windsor since its namesake founded it in 1971. In a press release Tuesday, the company said it had entered into a “strategic partnership” with SBJ Capital, the San Francisco firm, in order to expand its reach.
“In the grand scheme of things, what it means is, it’s assured continuity of the brand and the business in Vermont, and the ability to carry on Simon’s legacy well past the original 50 years that we’ve had so far,” Simon Pearce CEO Jay Benson said in an interview Wednesday.
A motivating factor in the deal, according to Benson, is Pearce’s own age — and his hope for the company to persevere. “Simon is in his 70s,” Benson said.
“There was a very conscious decision made over a decade ago with the family that it would not pass to the next generation of the family,” Benson said. “Simon has seen too many businesses and families destroyed by business transition, and really didn’t want that to happen to his business.”
READ MORE
Layoffs begin at federal immigration center in Essex. Employees fear more will come.
Nearly half of the workers employed at the Vermont Service Center received layoff notices Tuesday, a union official said.
by Corey McDonald
Dozens of employees of the Vermont Service Center, a federal immigration office in Essex, received layoff notices on Tuesday, according to union officials.
The Vermont Department of Labor confirmed Wednesday that it had received notice of layoffs but did not indicate how many.
According to Joy Palm, a local steward for the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, 74 employees at the center received notices. Zachary Knipe, another union representative, said the layoffs amount to nearly half of the 170 workers employed at the facility.
Workers at the service center are employed by ITC Federal, a contractor based in Virginia. The contract workers provide back-office support to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The layoffs mark a continued reduction in employees at the center — part of a broader shift by the federal government to draw down paper-based immigration filing and move toward electronic filing, according to USCIS records obtained by VTDigger.
READ MORE
Eye in the sky: The feds have quietly built surveillance towers along the Canadian border in Vermont, New York
VTDigger found that at least three towers first proposed in 2021 have been built in the region since — and it’s possible more are on the way.
by Shaun Robinson
Nearly four years ago, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials outlined a proposal for a line of surveillance towers along the Canadian border in Vermont and New York. Since then, VTDigger has found, the agency has been quietly making good on its plans.
The federal government has built surveillance towers in recent years on at least three of the sites it identified to state and local officials, and to the public, in 2021, including one in Derby, Vermont, and two in the lakeside New York community of Champlain.
There is almost certainly more border surveillance infrastructure in the region. Agency records describe at least five existing U.S. Customs and Border Protection towers in the federal immigration enforcement jurisdiction covering Vermont and parts of New York. That jurisdiction is called the Swanton Sector, based in the northern Vermont town of the same name.
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. 10, 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.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Holiday Show Videos: CLICK HERE
(Kedron Valley videos will be uploaded soon)
News You Can Use
ICYMI (In case You Missed It)
Town/School/Regional News
The Vermont company’s CEO declined to disclose the financial terms of the deal, nor would he say who holds a majority position.
by Sarah Mearhoff
The owners of Simon Pearce, Vermont’s iconic glass and pottery maker, have sold an unspecified stake in the half-a-century-old business to a San Francisco-based private equity firm.
Simon Pearce has been headquartered in Windsor since its namesake founded it in 1971. In a press release Tuesday, the company said it had entered into a “strategic partnership” with SBJ Capital, the San Francisco firm, in order to expand its reach.
“In the grand scheme of things, what it means is, it’s assured continuity of the brand and the business in Vermont, and the ability to carry on Simon’s legacy well past the original 50 years that we’ve had so far,” Simon Pearce CEO Jay Benson said in an interview Wednesday.
A motivating factor in the deal, according to Benson, is Pearce’s own age — and his hope for the company to persevere. “Simon is in his 70s,” Benson said.
“There was a very conscious decision made over a decade ago with the family that it would not pass to the next generation of the family,” Benson said. “Simon has seen too many businesses and families destroyed by business transition, and really didn’t want that to happen to his business.”
READ MORE
Layoffs begin at federal immigration center in Essex. Employees fear more will come.
Nearly half of the workers employed at the Vermont Service Center received layoff notices Tuesday, a union official said.
by Corey McDonald
Dozens of employees of the Vermont Service Center, a federal immigration office in Essex, received layoff notices on Tuesday, according to union officials.
The Vermont Department of Labor confirmed Wednesday that it had received notice of layoffs but did not indicate how many.
According to Joy Palm, a local steward for the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, 74 employees at the center received notices. Zachary Knipe, another union representative, said the layoffs amount to nearly half of the 170 workers employed at the facility.
Workers at the service center are employed by ITC Federal, a contractor based in Virginia. The contract workers provide back-office support to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The layoffs mark a continued reduction in employees at the center — part of a broader shift by the federal government to draw down paper-based immigration filing and move toward electronic filing, according to USCIS records obtained by VTDigger.
READ MORE
VTDigger found that at least three towers first proposed in 2021 have been built in the region since — and it’s possible more are on the way.
by Shaun Robinson
Nearly four years ago, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials outlined a proposal for a line of surveillance towers along the Canadian border in Vermont and New York. Since then, VTDigger has found, the agency has been quietly making good on its plans.
The federal government has built surveillance towers in recent years on at least three of the sites it identified to state and local officials, and to the public, in 2021, including one in Derby, Vermont, and two in the lakeside New York community of Champlain.
There is almost certainly more border surveillance infrastructure in the region. Agency records describe at least five existing U.S. Customs and Border Protection towers in the federal immigration enforcement jurisdiction covering Vermont and parts of New York. That jurisdiction is called the Swanton Sector, based in the northern Vermont town of the same name.
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
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
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: December 6
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 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
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.
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
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
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. 10, 17 | Register Now
Wednesday Mornings 9-10am | Dec. 11, 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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