Activities Abound at The Coolidge Homestead this Weekend –Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 08/27/2018 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

The Annual Plymouth Folk and Blues Concert takes place this weekend at the President Coolidge Homestead

8/26/18

Sorry to have missed reporting last week – I had just arrived back in VT from CA. I am glad to be home, even though I will be needing more surgery on my hip. I am not sure what that will entail or exactly when that will happen!

This is a busy weekend coming up with a variety of events taking place at the President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site. Be sure to come to the very witty presentation of Shakespeare Alive! that will take place at the Union Christian Church at noon on Saturday, 9/1. The Stand Up Shakespeare Company does an amazing job of incorporating the Bard’s works into an entertaining presentation. It is free, but you will need to be quick to catch all of the innuendos!

Children and adults alike can enjoy a wagon ride and perusing the various arts and crafts. While there, consider staying for the 14th annual Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival taking place starting at 2:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. 9/1: Jay Ottaway and the Ramble, Julia Mark, and Seth Adam. On 9/2: Cricket Blue, Alice Howe, and Dan Weber. The concerts are free, although donations are appreciated. Also, consider bringing a non-perishable food item for the VT Foodbank. If rain threatens, the entertainment will be shifted to the church.

Mark your calendar for the next Plymouth Reading Group gathering at 6:30 PM on 9/6 when Beneath a Scarlet Sky will be discussed. This should be a lively meeting! Also, I just learned that Camp Plymouth State Park will remain open until the end of September, so be sure to get over and enjoy this local treasure.

Bears, bears, everywhere. It seems that sightings are becoming quite common these days. The State regulates the bear season in order to manage the population which has grown significantly in recent years. I didn’t know much about bear hunting season and actually I still don’t, but I thought I would at least note that the season starts in September and there are new regulations. Bears with yellow ear tags and those with GPS collars are not to be taken because they are providing important study information. If you plan to hunt, be sure to become informed by going to: http://www.eregulations.com/vermont/hunting/bear-hunting.

Posted in Community News, Events | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tyson Ladies Aid Bazaar This Saturday!!!!

Posted on 08/09/2018 by The Plymouth Press

The event that you all have been waiting for is finally going to happen: Saturday, August 11th at the Gazebo across from the Baptist Church in Ludlow. The Ladies have put together an incredible array of gift baskets to take a chance of winning…everything from spaghetti dinner complete with the fixing’s and cookware to…..MYSTERY gift basket (whoa!!! This is the most fun!).

Of course to go with all this is our famous CHICKEN BBQ complete with corn and a side salad. Got a sweet tooth? The Ladies famous baked goods will be there for you to choose whatever tickles your fancy at the time or just take home for the family and friends. And yes, there will be a book sale too !

Tents will open for business from 10 a.m. to 2 pm so come early, come hungry and come with your shopping list of gifts for yourself, friends or family. All money earned goes to support various community projects such as the free Tyson Library, a scholarship for a graduating senior from Black River High School and Woodstock High School and many and various community support projects. Help us help the community while you have fun too! For more information contact Janine Norman at 802-228-8764. Hope to see you there on Saturday!!!

Posted in Events | Tagged | Leave a comment

Community Luncheon, Tyson Ladies Aid Bazaar Coming This Week — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 08/06/2018 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

Greetings from afar!  I understand it has been hot & humid in VT. Well, not quite as hot as Sacramento, though.  Still smoky here, too

I gather there was a good crowd at the Old Home Day festivities this weekend – the BBQ sold out!  Nice to have such good local support

The Community Luncheon will take place on  Thursday 8/16 at Tyson Church because everyone is pulling together to make sure it happens. I am so glad….

Sorry, but that is all i have for now. I can get email so send me info!

________________                                         ____________________

Tyson Ladies Aid Bazaar Arrives Saturday!!!!

Tyson Ladies Aid announces that the event you all have been waiting for is finally going to happen: Saturday, August 11th at the Gazebo across from the Baptist Church in Ludlow. The Ladies have put together an incredible array of gift baskets to take a chance of winning…everything from spaghetti dinner complete with the fixings and cookware to…..MYSTERY gift basket (whoa!!! This is the most fun!).

Tents will open for business from 10 a.m. to 2 pm.

All money earned goes to support various community projects such as the free Tyson Library, a scholarship for a graduating senior from Black River High School and Woodstock High School and many and various community support projects.

Posted in Community News, Events | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Old Home Day at the President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site this Saturday! — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 08/02/2018 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.

Coolidge Old Home Day, 2014. (Image: T Bascom)

7/29

Get ready for the fun and activities that will be the highlight of this coming weekend – Old Home Day at the President Coolidge Historic Site on Saturday 8/5 from 10 – 4  Jim Cooke will portray John Quincy Adams at 1:30 in the Union Christian Church and the afternoon Cheese Factory will have delicious samples to offer, so you can decide what flavor to take home.

Enjoy traditional crafts, farm demonstrations, wagon rides and the Chicken BBQ by Plymouth Emergency Services. I regret that I will not be there this year to help serve because I really enjoy visiting with everyone.  I will also miss the Book Group meeting this Thursday.

So, from toasty Sacramento, where it is a bit hazy from the two fires at least two hours away in two different directions, I send my best. We came out to visit friends and to attend a wedding (Joan Wilson’s)  I, however took a fall and had three screws inserted in my hip. Therefore I have had to remain out here while Tom returned home.  I am healing nicely and receiving good care, as well as extra hugs from friends, Tom and Nancy.

Posted in Community News, Events | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

No Yoga this Sunday at The CC

Posted on 07/26/2018 by lskaskiw

There will be no Yoga class this Sunday, July 29th at The Community Center.

Class will resume the following Sunday at 10:30am.

All levels welcome,  $12 per class or 10 classes for $90.00

 

 

 

Posted in Community News | Leave a comment

Grace Coolidge Musicale — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 07/25/2018 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.

Peyton, and baby Kobe Joyner, grandchildren of Elaine and Bruce Pauley.

7/22/18

So sorry about the fire, but also glad that much was able to be salvaged. The response in VT is so heartwarming – folks jump in to help in so many ways. The sense of community runs deep.

Tom and I walked up the road the other day and noticed that the brook running under our driveway was dry. Quite a contrast to the raging torrent when “Irene” visited town. All the vegetation was glistening today (Sunday)  and seemed to be happy with the rain. Today signaled a day for me to accomplish a few things indoors, which is needed every once in a while!

We had a nice crowd for the Community Luncheon last Thursday. Thanks to Windsor County Youth Services for handling the BBQ and to the several volunteers who provided salads, fruit, and dessert. Also, it wouldn’t have happened if the Echo Lake Inn didn’t lent us their grill – thanks, Tom!

Aren’t grandchildren wonderful. The picture is Peyton, 3 year old sister of Kobe, born July 6, 2018, to Mike and Lauren Joyner.  Peyton and Kobe are the joy of grandparents Bruce and Elaine Pauley and it is easy to see why!

The second Grace Coolidge Musicale will take place on Sunday, July 29, at 4:00 p.m. [at the Calvin Coolidge Homestead church, I believe -ed.] The 45-minute concert is free, although donations are always welcome. This performance will feature the Mairzy Doats Duo – mezzo-soprano Ellen Nordstrom and pianist Abigail Charboneau. Please join them for popular tunes of World Wars I and II and the years between, with a special tribute to Irving Berlin. To add to the fun there will be vintage costumes and décor.

 

Posted in Community News, Events | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

August 7 Public Forum on Land Use Warned

Posted on 07/18/2018 by The Plymouth Press

On August 7, 2018 at 7:00PM the Town of Plymouth Planning Commission & Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public forum to discuss potential changes to future land use in the Town of Plymouth and review the current town plan.

Please visit the Two Rivers – Ottauquechee Regional Commission Site @

http://www.trorc.org/towns/plymouth

for the current town plan and zoning ordinance.

Public input is encouraged.

Posted in Community News | Leave a comment

Two Student Plays to be Performed at Bookstock. And RIP John Wheeler — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 07/17/2018 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

7/16/18

Isn’t it fortunate that we have lovely lakes in our town where we can cool off on hot days? I drove through Reading on Sunday afternoon and hit a cloud burst. Coming up Tyson/Reading Rd I could see where the rain stopped. Needless to say, when I arrived home, I had to water my gardens!

How exciting that two of our Plymouth students are having their one-act plays performed at Bookstock – Anna Helpler’s is “What a Piece of Work is Will” and Julia Kowalski wrote one entitled “’Right Back at It”. They will be presented on Saturday, 7/28 on the Green in Woodstock.

It is with sadness that I note the passing of John Wheeler. He was a fixture in our area in many ways. As a member of the Plymouth Fire Dept, he worked hard at fighting fires, but also put out some wonderful dinners as well. The younger generation will always recall his role as Santa Clause! When Tom and I visited on Saturday, he was on comfort care and Bea was by his side. Please note the funeral will take place on Thursday, 7/19 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Annunciation in Ludlow. Tyson Ladies Aid, of which Bea was an active member for many years, we be handling the luncheon there.

The Community Luncheon will still take place at Tyson Church at 11:30 on Thursday, 7/19.

Real estate in moving and we have had another two property transfers. 1. 463 Crown Point Road for $182,000, Michael Shannon to Alexander Baker. 2. Land on Round Top Road for $2,800 from the Iain Mackay Disclaimer Trust to Laurie Cieciuch and Christine Cohen.

Posted in Community News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Reading Group Activities — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 07/01/2018 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

6/29/18

It seemed like my plants were screaming “help, I’m drowning” after those torrential downpours the other night. I usually have little dishes under those I put out on the deck, but needless to say, they were full and overflowing. I guess the opposite problem will occur when the projected heatwave hits us. Oh well, if all our problems were so inconsequential!

Tom and I attending Our Town at the Weston Playhouse the other night.  Christopher Lloyd has not lost his touch and the play was both entertaining and thought-provoking.

We had another lively discussion of Rules of Civility by Amor Towles at the Reading Group. The interesting mix of characters was quite intriguing. This time we are reading Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue. Thanks to Nancy Hagge who brought the book from the Killington Library to the Town Building, where it can be signed out. We will discuss it on 8/2 at the Community Center at 6:30 PM.

There are so many wonderful happenings in our area to celebrate the 4th of July – not all of them on that date either. Of course, there are many interesting things going on at the Notch. By the time the paper comes out, I hope that folks will have taken advantage of many of the activities available in our area!

Posted in Community News | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Local Inns Offer Dining Specials; Preview of July 4 Celebrations at President Coolidge Homestead — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 06/25/2018 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

Plymouth residents and friends queuing up at Wednesday’s Strawberry Festival (photo: S. Poirier)

Strawberry Festival music was offered by Adam Boyce and Sue Hunt (photo: S. Poirier)

6/24/18

Unsettled weather continues, but there have been some simply wonderful days. One of them was the day of the annual Strawberry Festival. This event, a collaborative effort of Plymouth Emergency Services, Tyson Ladies Aid, and Tyson Church drew a large crowd of local folks and visitors to Camp Plymouth State Park on 6/20, where a light breeze helped to keep the bugs at bay while everyone ate and enjoyed music by Adam Boyce and Sue Hunt. As usual, there was much excitement as friends, family and visitors won many marvelous raffle prizes! Thanks to the hard workers, park staff and everyone who participated and joined in the fun.

Here is an interesting promotional idea by Tina and Bruce at the Inn at Water’s Edge, in addition to their regular weekly Thursday evening dinners. Enjoy a free 4 course birthday dinner on Saturday or Sunday during the one week prior to or following your birthday. As always call 802-228-8143 at least 48 hours in advance to make a reservation and be sure seating is available. You will need to bring your license for verification!

The Echo Lake Inn is currently offering a $32 pairing special, which includes a beverage with your meal. Reservations are requested by calling 802-228-8602. They will be serving dinner this coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but plan to be open on Wednesdays after 7/11.

Don’t forget the many special events taking place at the President Coolidge Historic Site on July 4th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to celebrate the birth of our nation, plus the birthday of Calvin Coolidge, our 30th President. There will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Union Christian Church, then at 10 AM watch the induction of 20 new US citizens. At noon the people parade to the gravesite, led by the Vermont National Guard.

You can enjoy lunch at the Wilder House with free birthday cake before you take advantage of the many other ongoing activities – wagon rides, music by the Springfield Springers old-time string band, cheese making at the Plymouth Artisan Cheese Factory, children’s games on the Aldrich House lawn, spinning demonstrations by Fiber Arts in Vermont, and the Plymouth Historical Society’s one-room schoolhouse exhibit, in addition to the Coolidge Cup National Debate Tournament and Calvin Coolidge impersonator, Tracy Messer at 4:00.

While there check out the “More Than Two Words: The Life and Legacy of Calvin Coolidge” exhibit and the new, “Presidential Holiday: The Coolidge Summer Retreats, 1924-1928.” For further information, call 802-672-377

There was one property transfer to note: 6/14/18, 325 Dix Hill Road for $310,000, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science and Jean Pimm to Steven and Marcheta Dalene.

Posted in Community News, Events | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment