The Perkinsville Community Church will not be holding services in Perkinsville during the summer months, as we will be joining with the Weathersfield Center Church for Sunday morning services at 10 a.m. We'll be back with regular services starting at 10 am on September 12 (the Sunday after Labor Day).
Will Hunter will be preaching for 6 of the 12 Sundays we will be at the Center, and a variety of others will lead services the other weeks.
On Sunday, July 4, Edith Hunter will talk about Thomas Jefferson's Bible. The nation's third President believed that the ethical system of Jesus was the finest the world had ever seen. In compiling what has come to be called "The Jefferson Bible," he sought to separate those ethical teachings from the religious dogma and other supernatural elements that are intermixed in the account provided by the four Gospels. He presented these teachings, along with the essential events of the life of Jesus, in one continuous narrative.
Other Sunday services this summer will be conducted by the Rev. Connie Moser (August 1), the Rev. William Nelson (August 8), and a musical quartet led by Susan Hunter and Hallie Whitcomb (September 5).
A social hour follows each service in the downstairs meeting room.

Thursday, July 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

Presented by Summer Encore, a four-week summer theater experience that is an extension of Rutland High School's co-curricular theater program. Performance will include puppets, masks, and surprises! Hosted by the Weathersfield Proctor Library as part of our "Make a Splash!" Summer Reading Program. Earn a raffle ticket by attending!
Event held in downstairs of Martin Memorial Hall (below the Town Offices). Entrance is around the back of the building.
*Free and accessible to the public*

The infamous South Carolina scam artists know as the Travelers are in Weathersfield pushing their roof painting con. They were featured on 60 minutes and Dateline in recent years and are working our area this week. A story from an Ohio paper below summarizes their scam. read more (314 words)

The Valley Singles Potluck-Cookout will be held at 5 pm every Sunday, at 199 Cascade Falls Road, off Route 131, west of Ascutney and I-91. (Look for the sign on Route 131). Please bring a dish to share and own beverage. There will be games or conversation after the meal. For more information, call Al at (802) 295-5205 or Joyce at (802) 299-6339.

An Opportunity to meet Deb Markowitz, currently our Secretary of State and a gubenatorial candidate, on July 29th, 2010 from 4:45 - 6:15PM on July 29, 2010 at the Weathersfield Business Center [corner of Rtes 106 & 131]. Please take this opportunity to drop in during this timeframe and join in and chat w/Deb. Light refreshments will be served.

MUSICAL AUDITIONS for "THE SPITFIRE GRILL"

River Theater of Charlestown,NH will hold auditions for their August musical "The Spitfire Grill" on Thursday, June 24 and Monday, June 28th from 7-9 PM at the Claremont Opera House. Based on the film of the same title, this funny and heartwarming musical is directed by Theresa Norman Goodwin. There are five singing roles open to adults and one small, non-singing/speaking role for a middle-aged man.

Women's roles include Hannah , mezzo/alto chest range(60-70's), Shelby, soprano with strong belt to a high D(30's-40's), and Effy, Mezzo/alto chest range (40's+). Men's roles include Caleb, Folk/rock voice with an edge, top note of "G",(40's+) and Sherrif Joe Sutter, folk tenor to a G, (mid 20's-30's) The Visitor is a men's silent role (middle aged). All singing roles include solo and duet work, many in close harmony. Actors should bring 16 bars of a prepared song and will be asked to read scenes from the show. Familiarity with the film is encouraged and will be helpful for those interested in auditioning.

The show dates are Thursday through Saturday, August 26-28 at the Claremont Opera House. Rehearsals will be held primarily in Charlestown, NH two nights a week and Saturday mornings. For more information, contact director Theresa Norman at rivertheater@yahoo.com or call 603 236-9135.


Heidi Fagan
Artistic Director
River Theater

P.O. Box 47, Charlestown, NH 03603
www.freewebs.com/rivertheater
(603) 236-9135

Just reported to me that Tinkerbelle was found this morning!

Lost dog this morning (6/8) on Maple Street, down by the power dam. She took off running across the field there and they haven't been able to find her.

Letter from the School Board

Written by The School Board
To the Weathersfield School Students, Parents and Community Members,

It is with tremendous sadness that we must relay the news of Principal Mario Bevacqua's passing late last evening Saturday, June 5th.

As many of you know, Mario has battled a number of health challenges over the last 18 months. The love of his family and friends and his passion for the children and staff of Weathersfield were most assuredly the motivation and encouragement that supported him through each difficult day of his failing health.

To celebrate his life a memorial service is being planned by his family which is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 12th at 2pm at the Weathersfield School Gymnasium. We ask you to access the Weathersfield website for more concrete information regarding the service. During the coming days, please know that Weathersfield School will have additional counselors available if needed to assist staff and students during the grieving process.

It is so very important for all of us to keep alive Mario's spirit and "quiet passion" for educating our children over the last 20 years. He truly believed in the potential of each and every student to succeed. To honor his memory the Weathersfield School Board has established a Mario Bevacqua Memorial Scholarship Fund for a graduating Weathersfield senior. Additional information on this scholarship will be posted in the near future on the school's website at www.weathersfieldschools.org

Should you have any questions please feel free to call Donna Moyer, interim superintendent, at 674-2144.

Sincerely,

The Weathersfield School Board
Kelly Murphy, Chair
Gloria Ballantine, Vice-Chair
Steve Walasewicz, Clerk
Holly Rheaume
Nathalie Whitney

Last Updated on Sunday, 06 June 2010 18:45

Summer Reading Program: June 12-July 30


Special Events for all ages:

Kick-Off Party: Saturday, June 12th at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Come sign up for the Summer Reading Program! We'll have pizza, mural painting, and water games.

Water, Water, Everywhere: Saturday, July 3rd at 10:00 a.m.

A pictorial exploration of water all around us. Presented by Weathersfeild resident and photographer Nancy Nutile-McMenemy. www.photosbynanci.com

The Little Mermaid Play: Thursday, July 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

Performance includes actors, puppets, masks, and surprises! Presented by Summer Encore, a four-week summer theatre experience that is an extension of Rutland High School's co-curricular theatre program. Showing at Martin Memorial Hall (below the Town Offices).

Finale Party: Friday, July 30th at 6:00 p.m.

Come pick up your summer reading prizes! Raffle, treats, giant bubbles and special guest: Clifford the Big Red Dog!



"Make a Splash!" Programs for grades preK-4

Weekly Eco-Craft: new craft every Wednesday, available any time, all week

Learn how to make a fun craft from recycled materials: Bottle Cap Magnets, Soda Bottle Ice Cream Dishes, Juice Carton Coin Holder, and more!

Weekly Story Time: Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.

Stories, songs, and crafts for youg children

Weekly Water Experiment: Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Exploding Milk, Soap Speedboat, Oil Spill, Cool Ooze, Sinking Ships, and more!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Club:

-Saturday, June 26th at 10:30 a.m.

-Saturday, July 10th at 10:30 a.m.

-Saturday, July 24th at 10:30 a.m. (Movie Day)

Read as many books in the series as you would like, then join us for discussion and treats. The last meeting will include a viewing of the movie. Need copies? Just let a librarian know which ones you need! Please sign up in advance.



"Make Waves!" Programs for grades 5-12

Weekly Eco Craft: new craft every Wednesday, available any time, all week

Learn how to make a fun craft from recycled materials. Bottle Cap magnets, Soda Bottle Ice Cream Dishes, Hot Beads, Juice Carton Coin Holders, and more!

~The Latest~ Book Club:

-Friday, July 2nd at 3:00 p.m.

-Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m.

-Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. (Movie Night)

Come gab about whatever the latest thing you've read is, whether you loved it or hated it. Compare it, recommend it, anything goes. Refreshments are always provided. There will be a movie night for all Book Club and Writing Club members at the end of the summer. Please sign up in advance.

~Scribblers~ Writing Club:

-Friday, June 18th at 3:00 p.m.

-Friday, July 16th at 3:00 p.m.

-Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. (Movie Night)

Whether you want to be the next Stephenie Meyer or Alan Moore, come share your work and get helpful hints for improving your writing in a non-competitive, non-critical environment. Short stories, novels, scripts, comics, and graphic novels are all welcome. Think you hate writing? Give it a try and see if it's more fun outside of school! Bring a blank piece of paper and a pencil in addition to something you've already written. Refreshments provided! There will be a movie night for all Book Club and Writing Club members at the end of the summer. Please sign up in advance.