| | Today's Forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. | | | | | Shunpike Road Closure Beginning Monday September 9 The Mount Holly Highway Department advises residents that Shunpike Road will be closed for a culvert replacement in the 1.3-mile section of road beginning at the intersection of Shunpike and Hortonville and ending at 0.2 miles from the intersection of Shunpike and Nineveh Road. | | | | | SING, SAY, DANCE, PLAY! Family Music Gatherings - offered by Licia Gambino, begin on Sunday (9/8)! The Fall Session of Family Music Gatherings will be held on Sundays (9/8 – 10/27*), 3:00pm – 4:00pm, at the Russellville Schoolhouse (18 Crown Point Road, Shrewsbury). Each session will include songs, singing games, dances, and instrument play for all family members to learn and enjoy together. (*There will NOT be a session on September 29th. Instead you're invited to the Shrewsbury Singers' Concert!) This is a weekly drop-in format, so please join us when you can! There is a suggested donation of $5 - $10 per family, per session, (if possible). Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, please contact Licia Gambino: hamgam@vermontel.net OR (802) 492-3792 (landline). | | | | | Vermont Cheese Week in Okemo Valley Okemo Valley, VT: The celebration of Vermont Cheese Week is in full swing! Beginning September 7th and running through September 15th, visitors and residents alike have the opportunity to enjoy special cheese events, samplings, pairings, cheesy menus, and activities. Okemo Valley has joined the Vermont Cheese Council's statewide effort. In Okemo Valley, there are over 10+ local businesses, including retail shops, restaurants, and cheese producers, that have come together to showcase the artistry of Vermont-made cheese for Cheese Week. This exciting week showcases the rich cheese-making heritage of Okemo Valley, home to one of the highest concentrations of cheddar producers in the state and some of the oldest cheese-making factories in the United States, dating back to the 1800s. From wine and cheese to cheese making to family fun events, there are lots of activities and delicious options. Local cheese producers include Crowley Cheese, Grafton Village Cheese, Plymouth Cheese, and Spring Brook Farm Cheese. Chefs within the region are offering creative cheesy specials, from garden inspired dishes to gourmet pizzas to classic French onion soup and more. Cheese week dining experiences include Calcuttas, Coleman Brook Tavern at Okemo, Echo Lake Inn, Off the Rails, and Stemwinder. Retail shops, including Vermont Country Store, Wine & Cheese Depot, and Yeah Wine Shop have also joined in. For the full list of Cheese Week events and activities, visit www.yourplaceinvermont.com/vermont-cheese-week/ | | |
| | Today's Forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. | | | | |
When: Sep 7, 2024, 10 AM to 12 PM
Where: Old Plymouth Road, Shrewsbury, Vermont - Parking lot at the end of the road. BATTY FOR BATS! Time to find out how our bat friends are doing these days with Travis Hart, biologist with Fish and Wildlife in Rutland County! Come ready to explore the trails and woods in Shrewsbury on September 7 from 10:00 – noon. On our walk enjoying the trails in "Plymsbury" , Travis will talk about our forest bat species, habitat that supports these bats and some things people can do at their own homes to try and improve habitat for bats. The Plymsbury area is also near a hibernacula. SCC member Chris Clarke will share a handout on making your own bat house. Meet at the parking area at the end of Old Plymouth Road. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and bring water, and binoculars if you like. Enjoy a hike with shared knowledge with the SCC! Questions? Please contact Weezie at shrewsburyvtconservation@gmail.com or to let her know if you plan on attending this event.
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Louise Duda
Shrewsbury Conservation Commission (802) 558-5519 | | | | | Greetings Everyone, Two
sweet older beagles. No ID, collars or chips. These 2 were found on
Route 103 in the Shrewsbury/ Cuttingsville area. They were friendly and
jumped right into the person's car. One has an eye infection. They
have been brought to the Rutland Humane Society. Hopefully we find
their families and they are not a drop off. Later... Betsy Jesser
Are
you all ready for Shrewsbury Day... September 15th at 11:00 am. Roads
close to the Parade site at 10:45 so come early and get settled. DJ
Brett will be on site early to entertain before the parade and
festivities. Friendly and helpful reminders,Please
park on one side of the road only. There will be parking arrows
directing. There is parking on Lincoln Hill, Northam Road and Lottery
Road. There is handicap parking and handicap drop off in front of the
Town Hall walkway. There will be handicap signs.
There
is no parking above the town hall in the games area and on the grass to
the left where the FIre Department parks after the parade. Your
parking will be out Lottery Road.
No
lunch is served till 12:30. Please do not head to the lunch area till
12:30. The bbque staff will be busily getting ready to provide a
delicious lunch for you and appreciate your consideration. Only the exhibit area of the town hall will be open to the public and access will be through the front door. The side door to the kitchen will be used by lunch staff only for the purpose of food service.
Our
bbque is by donation, please give what you can. This is our only
funding for Shrewsbury Day. This year's donation funds next year's
Shrewsbury Day. We thank everyone for your generosity. No Dogs Allowed on Shrewsbury Day. Thank you ... I know,I wish I could bring my dogs too !
And a friendly reminder, See
you soon, any questions or if you want to be in the parade let me know
by September 9th. This in our 5 year better than ever event 🥳🥳Betsy Jesser contact me here benbeano@vermontel.net at 492-9117. | | | | | Free Items available for pick up at the Mount Holly Transfer Station. Open at 8 am on Saturday.
Propane Stove. Gas Motor / generator. Wooden Chest. Propane Cooktop | | |
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