A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mount Holly Newsflash - Thursday, September 8, 2022 The weather today in Mount Holly - Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 3 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com
From the Mount Holly Community Association
We know you have been waiting for the Cow Plop update and we are excited to announce that the Cow Plop Board can now be found in the Belmont General Store. Miss Liberty, after a gentle but firm conversation about cooperation, has moo'ed her commitment to fully participate this year. For those of you who may not know or remember, Miss Liberty chose to shat before and after the event in the trailer but not during the event as was the plan.
Cider Day's vendors have been very generous and we are planning on a GRAND PRIZE and a couple of runner up's as well. We are deciding if the runner up prizes should be decided by plop proximity or a random draw. If you have an opinion reach out and let us know at mhcavt@gmail.com.
So mosey on down to the General Store, purchase a square and join our Cider Day findraising shenanigans.
As always we APPRECIATE your support! The MHCA Board of Directors
Ludlow Rotary Prepares for 31st Annual Chili Cookoff with Call to Area Chefs
The Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) is sponsoring its 31st Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The cook-off will be located at the traffic light on Depot Street. Proceeds will benefit the Ludlow Rotary Charitable Fund to enable the LRC to continue its programs of local support.
According to cookoff chairman, Kevin Barnes, the LRC will welcome Chili entries from individuals, clubs, and businesses. There is a $10.00 entry fee. Participants will be provided with a table, ladle, and sterno. Participants are responsible for dropping off their heated chili between 10:30 and 10:45 a.m. the day of the cook-off. Each entry is requested to provide four to five gallons of their chili. The Ludlow Rotary will provide the servers if you can't attend, so even if you can't be there, your chili can still win cash and recognition!
Plaques and three cash prizes will be awarded in the "People's Choice" category. 1st Place will receive $ 200.00 2nd Place will receive $ 100.00 3rd Place will receive $ 50.00 Plaques will be awarded to the Chili with the most votes in the Judges Choice, Spiciest and Team Spirit categories. Unless arranged otherwise, participants should deliver their heated chili by 10:45 a.m., prepare for set up and ready to serve at 11 a.m.
If you can't make chili, you still can support our fundraising effort as a sponsor for $75. Sponsors receive up to two free admissions or a free participation entry.
Please mail your name, address and phone number along with chili entry fee of $10.00 to: Ludlow Area Rotary Charitable Fund, Inc. PO Box 216, Ludlow, VT 05149.
FOLA Begins Robin Williams Film Series Sept. 17 with "Moscow on the Hudson"
FOLA will begin its three-part series of films showcasing the comedic and dramatic talents of Robin Williams on Saturday, September 17 at 6 pm with the screening of Williams' comedic hit, "Moscow on the Hudson".
The event will begin with film historian, Rick Winston, speaking on Williams' background with specific reference to the three films in the series. Following this, refreshments will be offered. The film will begin at 7 pm.
Moscow on the Hudson is a 1984 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Paul Mazursky which stars Robin Williams as a Soviet circus musician who defects while on a visit to the United States. It co-stars María Conchita Alonso (in her film debut), Elya Baskin as the circus clown, Savely Kramarov as one of two KGB apparatchiks, Alejandro Rey as the musician's immigration attorney, and Cleavant Derricks as his first American host and friend.
Vladimir Ivanoff, a saxophonist with the Moscow circus, lives in a crowded apartment with his extended family. He stands in lines for hours to buy toilet paper and shoes. His circus troupe is sent to perform in New York City. His friend, Anatoly, who has talked of little else but defecting, can't bring himself to go through with it; and Vladimir, who had opposed the scheme as reckless and foolhardy, suddenly decides to do it. He runs from his Soviet controllers and hides behind a perfume counter at Bloomingdale's under the skirt of the clerk, Lucia Lombardo. When the New York City Police Department and the FBI arrive, Vladimir stands up to his controllers and defects with news cameras rolling.
Lionel Witherspoon, a security guard who protected Vladimir from his Russian handlers during the defection, takes him home to Harlem to live with Lionel's mother, unemployed father, sister, and grandfather—a living arrangement noticeably similar to Vladimir's family back in Moscow.
The ensuing steps trace Vladimir's efforts to learn English, get employed, find romance, and learn to appreciate his life in his new country.
The other two Williams movies in the series are "Good Morning, Viet Nam" on October 1 and "Awakenings" on October 29.
Everyone is invited to attend the film as well as the preceding review of the movie and William's role in the three films making up this series. The movie is free; donations are appreciated. For information, (802) 228-7239 or https://fola.us.
Gamebird of Ludlow helps us close out our 2022 concert season with this delicious menu below. The Plumb Bobs concert starts at 5 pm on Saturday, Sept. 10 and the weather forecast is looking Very Good!
Concert Location: Shrewsbury Meetinghouse, 88 Lottery Rd, Shrewsbury, VT. For more info email singtolive57@gmail.com or call Paul or Vicky at 802 492 3649
Whoa! The SCC hopes you come celebrate the Harvest Moon rising full and huge over the mountains this FRIDAY night BUT we confused the time the moon becomes full (5:59 pm) with time it rises up over the horizon!!!(7:22pm) Walk starts at 7:00 promptly so come a bit early to park. Same place- 11785 Russellville Rd (Oresman's Hill) just a bit later! Bring along a moon song, poem, or story to share. We'll supply a slice of pie and ice cream afterwards! A chair, flashlight, and binoculars might be handy! Please RSVP so we know how many pies to bake! 492-3327 or vtzippity@gmail.com
