7/19/26

Well, changeable weather abounds! Sudden downpours, lovely blue skies, high daytime humidity, then, nighttime cooldowns, yellow skies and gusty wind to blow out the smoke. We have had it all – Sunday was simply lovely.

I suppose that most people are aware of all the free music that is available in our area. Sunday evening at Veterans Park in Ludlow, Wed in Cavendish, Thurs in Belmont and Jackson Gore on Friday evenings. If you appreciate more classical music check out https://kinhaven.org for a listing of their free concerts.

In case you feel like traveling a bit consider going to the Maple Roots Festival in Montpelier, 7/25 – full-day festival at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks celebrating with live music, great food and drink, and family-friendly fun. The lineup includes the Vermont Jazz Ensemble, Lara Cwass, Michael-Louis Smith, and more, along with food trucks and kids’ activities.
Trivia: Before he invented the steel plow that broke open the American prairie, John Deere was a struggling blacksmith born in which Vermont city?

Just to remind folks that there are still lots of fun activities for youngsters at Fletcher Memorial Library that Plymouth families can enjoy. For children ages 5 and under, consider the SUMMER PLAY GROUP Tuesday Mornings from 10:30am-12:00pm. SUMMER OUTDOOR STORY TIME will continue through 8/12 on Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11 AM. “Color & Chat” with artist Willow Bascom will be a special treat on Saturday, 8/8 between 10-1pm. Check out Willow at WorldFolkArt.me – you will be delighted!
A note from The Black River Academy Museum that they are heading to the Ludlow FarmersMarket: Stop by our booth for a fun day on Sunday, 7/26 between 9:00am – 1:00pm. Enjoy local Food, refreshing drinks, and homemade breads.

The Plymouth Reading group will be meeting on Wed, 7/22 to discuss Whistler by Ann Patchett. It was a bit different from some of her other books. Email me at tmmarrone@tds.net for the location if you would like to join us. The Plymouth Press email is not monitored!
Answer: John Deere was born in Rutland, Vermont in 1804. He was a blacksmith apprentice in Middlebury, but the economic crash in Vermont prompted his move west.