Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

6/3/24

Another lovely sunny day this Monday morning, although I think my garden would appreciate being watered by a gentle shower. Heads-up, you can call Joe Rebideau (802-672-5148) for your fire permit for the rest of the month, but after June he will be retiring! Thanks, so much for your many years of service.

I am aware that my property is part of the bear corridor, but I had not seen one in quite some time until last evening. Around dusk a rather large one set off my driveway alarm. I turned on the spot light and watched this fellow walk briskly up my driveway into the woods, completely ignoring the light or me gawking from the deck. Just a reminder that we share our space with some amazing creatures.

Speaking of nature, Bethany Birches camp will be having a Family Fun Day on 6/15. Come prepared to “swim in the pond, play games like Gaga and Whizzball, hang out with all of the counselors, and cook dinner over a fire- just like we do at camp! To RSVP just add it as a session when signing up for camp or email camp@bethanybirches.org.” I understand there are a few openings for the summer camp sessions, so register now!

I think that most folks are aware that the Historic Site is not open on Mondays. Please know that the Plymouth Cheese Factory is open with their many varieties of yummy cheese, including a selection of other VT products. I have been assured that the rumor that the store will close whenever the one in Bridgewater is completed is absolutely false.

Many summer programs will be happening in June. Summer Reading 2024 at Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow will run from 6/17 – 8/2 and is open to all kids ages infant to teen. “There will be activities such as “Wednesday Morning Outdoor Story Times, Crafty Tuesdays, Afternoon Family Programs and other fun events such as movie matinees and STEM explorations. Participants may choose to take the summer reading road trip challenge, keep track of their reading using a reading log, or just read for fun.” Don’t forget to pick up the Summer Reading Starter Kit. I heard that the opening of Tyson Library on Sat, 5/25 welcomed six youngsters to find the dinosaurs. Details are still pending, but it appears the times will be 10 to noon Tues – Sat and possibly Monday evening.