6/7/26

The mostly gentle rain soaked everything on Saturday and although the sun was out first thing this morning, drops will be coming down by noon on Sunday. I received a news alert from Karen on Weaver Rd that there were several vehicle break-ins in that area the other night. The remnants of dirt and leaves provided a clue to the perpetrators…. Another reminder that bears are determined and resourceful at opening all sorts of doors!

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I visited with Jacqueline at Camp Plymouth State Park, who said they are fully staffed (welcome back Kyleigh) and everything is set for summer fun. Will told me that the concession has snacks, candy, soda, and Wilcox ice cream. Don’t forget the annual Strawberry Festival at 5 PM on Wed, 6/17. Emergency Services will be serving from the grill and many in the community will be contributing salads and baked beans. Various options will be available to accommodate food sensitivities. Tyson Ladies Aid will have their fabulous strawberry shortcake dessert, too

Both the Inn at Water’s Edge and the Echo Lake Inn are open for the season. The locals menu of mid-wk specials will be available Tues – Thurs beginning 6/16 at ELI. A reminder about the 6/14 happenings at Bethany Birches Camp. Worship and connection at 10am. Directly followed by the chicken barbecue lunch, then at 1:30pm Summer Family Fun Day starts, featuring swimming, the pig trough, and a glimpse into camp.

There are lots of interesting activities for all ages. taking place at Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow that are available to Plymouth residents, so check out the website. On Monday 6/8 at 6 pm join the discussion of Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. Summer Outdoor Story Time Weds, 6/24-8/12/26, 10:30-11:00 am. Best suited for ages 6 and under. Laid back ½ hour of stories, songs and fun. Bring a blanket or folding chair and meet by the picnic table, unless rain or extreme heat, then it will be moved inside. Also check out the passes available to be borrowed for free or reduced entrance to many wonderful places – Billings Farm and Museum, Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, VINS, etc.

At a bit of a distance, this Juneteenth With Harps program at Hildene in Manchester on Friday, 6/19 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm is free and open to all. Presented in the Formal Garden, enjoy music performed by The Dorset Harp Colony. Student harpists will perform a repertoire of solo and ensemble pieces, including “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to celebrate the holiday.

On Sat, 6/20 at 7:30 pm consider attending the Star Gazing program at the Calvin Coolidge Historic Site. The presentation by Carl Malikowski, a member of the Springfield Telescope Makers Club, will explain deep-sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and planets. He will also share a brief history of Astronomy enthusiasts in Vermont. From 8:30 p.m. until as late as 10:00, visitors will head outdoors to view the night sky with telescopes. In the event of rain or heavy cloud cover, the presentation will still take place, but star gazing will be cancelled.