4/25

Much needed rain this past week perked up the gardens and the lower humidity perked up most of us! Although the stream beneath my driveway is still dry, it was helpful to receive steady rain for a day to help quench the thirst of the land and to provide a time to stay indoors and attend to inside tasks….

Check the town website for details on the Select Boarding meeting at 6 PM this evening.

The Plymouth Book group had a delightful discussion of the Briar Club on Wednesday evening. The next read is Leaving Coy’s Hill by Katherine Sherbrooke and the discussion will be Wednesday, 8/27. This will also be the time to decide upon selections for the next several months.

I was privileged to attend the 7/31 Naturalization Ceremony at the Calvin Coolidge Historic site. The crowd gathered there was excited and welcoming as 24 individuals from 14 countries joyfully repeated the oath of allegiance. Cheers rose up from the crowd and the smiles on the faces of these new citizens were wonderful to see. Several of the Coolidge Senator Students read from the 1925 American Legion convention speech that Coolidge gave in Omaha, Nebraska, highlighting his beliefs about our country.

It is with great sadness that I mention the passing of Tom Gianola, the owner of the Echo Lake Inn. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, plus the staff who is continuing offer the kind of fine service that has always been a hallmark of the Inn.

Are you ready for the annual Tyson Ladies Aid Bazaar? It will take place on Saturday, 8/9 from 10 AM until 2 PM. Note the new location across from the Green Mtn Sugar House on Rte 100 N. Come enjoy the chicken BBQ, basket raffle, plus the bake and book tables.

Fletcher Memorial Library will be having a book discussion of Orbital by Samantha Harvey on Mon 8/11 at 6 PM. This is an interesting look into the daily lives of astronauts and cosmonauts from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan as they whirl about on the Space Station.

Consider attending the Farm & Wilderness Fair on Sat, 8/9 from 11 AM – 8 PM. Enjoy food from local vendors with gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options. Shop camper-made crafts, and try out human-powered rides and free swim in the lake. Then gather around the bonfire for a celebratory contra dance! Parking is at the Killington Skyship, and Farm & Wilderness will run shuttles regularly throughout the day from the site of the fair on their property to the lot. 

If you have not donated to the 8/15 & 16 book sale taking place at FML yet, time is running out. Please go through your bookcases to see what books (in good condition) might brighten other readers day. Donations may be brought to FML during regular hours, Mon: 10 AM to 7 PM, Tues-Fri: 10 PM to-5 PM and Sat: 10 AM to -1PM.