Mount Holly Newsflash- Monday, December 20, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Monday, December 20, 2021  The weather today in Mount Holly - Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com The Mt Holly Transfer station will be closed on December 25 but will be open Sunday the 26 from 8-2 thank you and Happy Holidays Special Christmas Week film, "Little Women", on Dec. 29 FOLA will screen the classic film, "Little Women" at the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow's Town Hall on Wednesday, December 29 at 5 PM. Little Women is a 2019 American coming-of-age period drama film written and directed by Greta Gerwig. It is the seventh film adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. It chronicles the lives of the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth—in Concord, Massachusetts, during the 19th century. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Meryl Streep, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, James Norton, Louis Garrel, and Chris Cooper. The film, through flash backs, details the lives of the four sisters, their goals, ambitions, loves, and problems in the classic manner that has delighted readers and viewers for many years. The film garnered six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Ronan), Best Supporting Actress (Pugh), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score, and won for Best Costume Design. It also earned five British Academy Film Award nominations, with a win for Best Costume Design, and two Golden Globe Award nominations. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 95% based on 425 reviews, with an average rating of 8.6/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "With a stellar cast and a smart, sensitive retelling of its classic source material, Greta Gerwig's Little Women proves some stories truly are timeless." As with all FOLA movies, the event is free and open to everyone; donations are appreciated.  In keeping with the town policy on Covid-19, masks are required for those  not vaccinated and recommended for those vaccinated.  For information, (802)228-7239 and https://fola.us.

Mount Holly Newsflash- Friday, December 17, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, December 17, 2021  The weather today in Mount Holly - A chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com The Mt Holly Transfer station will be closed on December 25 but will be open Sunday the 26 from 8-2 thank you and Happy Holidays dedicated to providing a local alternative to commercially produced factory food   This 'n That! Another week, another Friday, another Plew Farm newsletter!  Thank you for following along! On the farm this week ... we began the week by vaccinating and ear tagging the cows.  The weather was perfect for this activity, and for that we were grateful!  Our laying hens have been enjoying spending a few afternoons outside.  They don't like walking around in snow, and lucky for them, there wasn't any.  And speaking of weather .. our weather station here at the farm will keep you informed!  We've been reading about some possible snow for the weekend ... stay tuned! Farm stand updates ..  We WILL have pastries and croissants in the farm stand on Saturday this week.  HOWEVER, we will NOT have pastries next week.  And our bread bakers have the weekend off, so no fresh bread this weekend.  HOWEVER, we do have a selection of their bread and english muffins in our freezer, so phew! Still looking for gifts?!  Check out our canvas prints and handcrafted wood shadow boxes.  Add a touch of Vermont to your decor!  Maple syrup, honey, specialty mustards are perfect additions to your gift boxes. And remember, we have gift certificates!  Let them pick out what they want - how easy is that?! Our produce table includes garlic, onions, shallots, carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, lettuce, spinach and apples!  You need it?  We got it! And for those busy nights ahead, why not try one of Goodman's Take & Bake pizzas.  With 4 topping choices to choose from, you can't go wrong. Our farm stand is located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly.  We are open Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00pm - 5pm (closed on Mondays).  We look forward to seeing you this weekend!   Please be cautious and drive accordingly when driving in and out of our driveway.  Be on the lookout for farm equipment, dogs, other customers, and  grandchildren!  HOLIDAY MEATS!   What will you be serving during the holiday season?!  We've got you covered!  Chicken, hams, steaks, briskets, pork shoulder roasts and more are available this weekend in the farm stand. And don't forget the bacon, eggs, sausage and maple syrup for your breakfasts! And plenty of ground beef for those big pots of chili!!   Plew Farm 1966 Healdville Road     Mount Holly, Vermont  05758 www.plewfarm.com Farm stand open Tuesdays through Sundays (CLOSED ON MONDAYS) 12:00pm - 5:00pm   802.259.2250 plewfarm@gmail.com