7/1/24

It seemed like many visitors headed into our area over the weekend to enjoy spending time and take advantage of the upcoming holiday week. It was so nice to see the open doors at Shaws in Ludlow and welcome back many familiar faces!  The showers of Saturday have made vegetation flourish and Sunday’s cooler temps and reduced humidity provided a lovely day.

The bears are still making their presence known in the neighborhood, now even ravishing hummingbird feeders.  From what I hear, Ludlow has its share of maundering bears, too. Friends in Pomfret told me about a bear getting into their vehicles. Doors left open on both their car and truck with muddy prints inside. These amazing creatures seem to be able to open doors with ease!

On a different nature note, a junco has taken up residence in one of my hanging plants. It flies out in a panic when I water it, but hovers close by, making a clicking noise. When I saw her fly away this morning, I used a step stool to peer in and saw tiny open mouths waiting to be fed.  It guess it is a safe nursery!

I received an inquiry about the funding that allowed the food at the Strawberry Festival to be free. As Emergency Management Director for Ludlow, Plymouth Town Clerk, Angela Kissel learned about and applied for a grant for a post-flood celebration that was utilized to cover the food costs.The various organizations had donation jars so they will still be able to provide needed community services.

July 4th events from the website:  The Coolidge Foundation is proud to partner with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation to host all of these exciting events at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site

9:00 AM: Declaration of Independence Reading – Union Christian Church

9:30 AM: Octo-Final Round, Coolidge Cup Debates – Throughout the Site

10:00 AM: Grace Coolidge and the First Ladies: A Discussion with Diana Carlin and 

                 Jennifer Coolidge Harville – Union Christian Church

11:00 AM: Quarter-Final Round, Coolidge Cup Debates – Throughout the Site

12:00 PM: Procession and Wreath-Laying Ceremony – Gather at Village Green

1:00 PM: President Coolidge Birthday Cupcakes – Picnic Area

1:30 PM: Address from President Coolidge (portrayed by Tracy Messer) – Cilley Store 

               Porch

2:30 PM: Semifinal Round, Coolidge Cup Debates – Visitors Center & Church

4:00 PM: Coolidge Cup Championship Round – Under the Big Tent

5:00 PM: Coolidge Cup Awards Ceremony – Under the Big Tent

Throughout the day: There will be tours of the Historic Site, wagon rides, sheep

shearing, children’s games, and more. The Plymouth Cheese Factory will also be open.