Mount Holly Newsflash- Thursday, January 26, 2023

Mount Holly Newsflash - Thursday, January 26, 2023  The weather today in Mount Holly - A chance of freezing rain before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy. High near 34, with temperatures falling to around 26 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. New ice accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com

Mount Holly Newsflash- Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Mount Holly Newsflash - Wednesday, January 25, 2023  The weather today in Mount Holly - Snow after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind 2 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com The Rutland Extension Master Gardener Group presents author Martha Molnar FREE   WHEN: Feb. 20  7 PM WHERE: Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St, Rutland, VT 05701 Martha Leb Molnar has a certificate in Botany from the NY Botanical Gardens. She is a freelance writer and commentator, and this is her third book. Martha will talk about her new book, Playing God in the Meadow: How I Learned to Admire My Weeds, in which she and her husband, having found their dream acreage in Vermont, try to stave off the non-native invasives. This is not just for gardeners! You can buy the book from Phoenix to read ahead of time, or just come and enjoy Martha's compelling rendition.   Thank you. Carol Kluchinski Rutland EMG     P.O. Box 605, Cavendish, VT 05142       Contact:  Robin Timko                                                             For Immediate Release Telephone:  (802) 259-2327 Email:  cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com     "How to Photograph Wildlife" Talk in Proctorsville   Cavendish, Vt., January 19, 2023   On Friday, February 3rd at 6:30 p.m., noted wildlife photographer and Proctorsville resident Tim O'Donoghue will present a slideshow and talk entitled "How to Photograph Wildlife" illustrated with his wildlife photos. The presentation will take place at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main Street in Proctorsville.   Tim is an accomplished photographer, especially concentrating on all kinds of wildlife. He has been an avid outdoorsman since his youth, always curious about plants, animals and why they lived in particular places. That led to a degree in Wildlife Management from UConn and a career with the State Parks Division in Connecticut. After retirement he has pursued his passion as a wildlife photographer.   Tim will discuss his bird and other wildlife photos and discuss techniques and equipment used, with an emphasis on wildlife biology and specific skills needed to photograph wildlife. The presentation is recommended for ages 12 and up. In case of inclement weather, the presentation will be held on Feb 10th.   This is the latest in the Walk and Talk series, a committee of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. The CCCA is an umbrella organization supporting the work of different committees in our community. The series is designed to present topics of general ecological interest to the public in the Cavendish area. Anyone can attend, space permitting, and the presentation is free. For more information, please contact Robin Timko at 802-259-2327, or at cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com.

Mount Holly Newsflash- Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Mount Holly Newsflash - Tuesday, January 24, 2023  The weather today in Mount Holly - A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then areas of blowing snow and a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com We have 8 cans (5.5 ounce) of Purina ProPlan Veterinary Diets Gastroenteric for cats that will expire in Feb. if anyone needs this particular kind. Call is at 802-492-3445. We screen calls, so Identify that you are interested in cat food, and we'll answer. Old Parish Church and Little Yellow House Studio presents  An Evening with In The Rough   Andover, VT/January 23, 2023 - Old Parish Church and Little Yellow House Studio presents An Evening with In The Rough, a concert featuring the vocal trio In The Rough (Lisa Brigantino, Lori Brigantino and Andover, VT resident Susan Haefner) on Saturday, February 18th at 7pm at the Old Parish Church in Weston, VT.  The concert will include traditional and contemporary folk songs and old-time tunes, as well as original songs and even a sing-along.   In The Rough have been singing together since their days as students at the State University of New York College at Fredonia.  They've performed over the years at a variety of venues including clubs, coffeehouses and house concerts.  The trio have also appeared on all three of Lisa Brigantino's commercially released original music albums.   "We are looking forwarding to providing a fun, joyful and thought-provoking evening of music at the Old Parish Church," says Susan Haefner, Little Yellow House Studio founder. "After several years of only being able to make music virtually, Lisa, Lori and I are excited to perform together in front of a live audience in such a warm and inviting space."   An Evening with In The Rough on Saturday, February 18th starts at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:30pm.  There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door.  The Old Parish Church is located at 100 Main Street in Weston, VT 05161.  For more information, please visit www.littleyellowhousestudio.com.