A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, September 23, 2022 The weather today in Mount Holly - Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com
REMINDER: The Manhattan Short Film Festival now showing at the MT Holly Town Library Tonight, Thursday Sept. 22 at 7 pm Saturday Sept. 24 at 2 pm Wednesday Sept 28 at 7 pm Mount Holly Town Library
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The American Red Cross will hold a BLOOD DRIVE on Monday, September 26, 12:00 - 6:00 pm at the Ludlow American Legion (**NOTE: New ending time). Call 100-RED-CROSS to make an appointment. PLEASE GIVE BLOOD.
***Take advantage of RAPIDPASS the day of the drive.***
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Welcome to the Weekend !
For the second Friday in a row, we woke up to 39 degrees here at the farm! The forecast for today is a high of 47, and tonight we are expected to see 32 degrees.
Our turkeys arrived last week and are acclimating quite nicely. If you are looking for a fresh turkey for Thanksgiving, let us know soon, as we only have a few left.
The cattle continue to graze our pastures around the farm and move daily to new stomping grounds! Perhaps you've seen them as you've driven by our farm?!
The grandkids will be busy today pressing apple cider for farm stand sales this weekend. They pour their hearts and souls into making their sweet tasting cider. We invite you to stop by and try some.
Pumpkins will be arriving today - just in time for your fall decorating!
Fresh bread will be back on Saturday, yay ! And you may also see a few freshly baked apple pies this weekend!
Pork, beef, chicken .. we've got it! Not sure what you're looking for? We'll gladly help you when you arrive.
Not able to get to the farm stand?! Luckily you can shop our website 24/7 for all your maple needs!
With the exception of service dogs, no dogs allowed at the farm. Please be mindful of hay equipment, grandkids, vehicles and customers when driving in and out of our driveway. Our farm stand is located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly. Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Closed on Mondays!
We are in for a cool weekend and what better time for a big pot of chili! Using our grass fed ground beef, simply add a package of Grandpa Jim's Chili Mix! No need to gather up your seasonings - this mix has it all. If you want to add a bit of spice to your chili, we've got the most delicious jalapenos from our friends at Dutchess Farms.
Stop by the farm stand this weekend and grab your ingredients.
Vermont Home Gardener Extend the Season – Improve the Soil Autumn has officially begun and frost isn't far away. Gardens are already showing signs of leaf loss on squash, cukes, peppers, tomatoes, and basil. These are among the most susceptible plants. Good News, there are a few easy precautions we can take to protect our favorite plants and extend the gardening season to get a little more out of our summer efforts. It's also the best time to begin improving the soil for next year's garden so let's look at how a soil test and composting will be a big help.
Gardeners know well the tired appearance of plants after a growing season or a frost turns them into leaves drooping lifelessly on once vigorously growing plants. Heat loving plants are usually the first to go. Potatoes and onions know that cold is coming so have stopped growing and are pulling nutrients out of their leaves and putting them down into storage. Trees and woody shrubs have begun doing the same so we see the foliage color changes as chlorophyll is returned to the roots for next year's leaves. We'll harvest those nutrient rich crops soon. Others, in the Brassica & Mustard families, almost seem invigorated by the early chills and continue growing bigger and sweeter. This includes cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and kales. Root crops like beets, turnips, parsnips, and carrots are well protected underground and can continue to grow a bit more. We can't change the inevitable change of season but there are a few things we can do to extend our garden productivity and enjoyment.
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 22, 2022 The weather today in Mount Holly - Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. West wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com
"Good Morning, Vietnam" Next FOLA Movie in Robin Williams Special, Oct. 1
Continuing its special series of Robin Williams' great movies, FOLA will present "Good Morning, Vietnam" on Saturday, October 1 at 7 PM in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall.
Set in Saigon in 1965, during the Vietnam War, the film stars Robin Williams as a radio DJ on Armed Forces Radio Service, who proves hugely popular with the troops, but infuriates his superiors with what they call his "irreverent tendency".
Airman Second Class Adrian Cronauer (Williams) arrives in Saigon to work as a DJ for Armed Forces Radio Service. Cronauer's show starts with his signature "Good morning, Vietnam!", and consists of reading strictly censored news and irreverent humor segments mixed with rock and roll music, which is frowned upon by his superiors. However, a brigadier general and the other DJs quickly grow to like Cronauer and his eccentric brand of comedy.
Cronauer develops an interest in a Vietnamese girl, Trinh, whose brother prevents him from pursuing her. Cronauer then becomes friends with the brother.
A series of events follows his presence in Saigon that endanger Cronauer's life, his adventures into the actual conflict, and his on-going disregard of the military's system of censorship and discipline.
Most of Williams' performances that portrayed Cronauer's radio broadcasts were improvisations. The film is number 100 on the American Film Institute's "100 Years...100 Laughs" list, containing 100 movies considered the funniest in American cinema.
Everyone is invited to attend the film. There is no entry fee; donations are appreciated. For information, (802) 855-8883 or https://fola.us. Robin Williams is pictured above as he acts as an "irreverent" DJ in Saigon during the Vietnamese war.
William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties presents a free performance of Mario the Maker Magician at Okemo October 8
LUDLOW, Vt. – William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties is pleased to announce it will sponsor a free performance of Mario the Maker Magician as the highlight of Okemo's Fall Into Winter seasonal celebration from 3 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 8. Okemo celebrates the transition of the seasons with Fall Into Winter, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, in the courtyard at Okemo's Jackson Gore Inn. In addition to the afternoon magic show, this family-friendly event offers live music, hayrides, games, pumpkin painting and craft vendors. Okemo's Adventure Zone, Bike Park and scenic chairlift rides will be open starting at 10 a.m. for the final weekend of the season, including Monday, October 10. More information is available at okemo.com. Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese is a New York based touring performer, author, and maker, known for his unique brand of Robot Magic. He infuses DIY electronics and robotics into his work and uses magic to inspire kids and families to make and create without limitation. Mario has appeared on Sesame Street, NBC's Universal Kids, HGTV, and live on tour opening for David Blaine's 2018 North American tour. Blaine calls Mario "the best kids' magician in the world." More information about Mario can he found at mariothemagician.com.
About William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties has a long history of supporting local events and the community. The team loves helping real estate buyers and sellers achieve their dreams! They work with each person individually, taking the time to understand unique lifestyles, needs, and wishes. They take pride in the services they offer and believe that people using William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties have a clear advantage. Their team of agents has a combined 100+ years of experience. Stop by their display tent at the event or visit vtprop.com for more information.
