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July 2014

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Welcome
Dear ,
 
Some Vermonters say that the slow but inevitable road to winter begins on July 5th. That may be true, but July and August are two of the prettiest and most pleasant (weather-wise) months in Vermont.  We should be outside relaxing, playing and enjoying this beautiful place during the day and listening to great music, attending fascinating lectures and seeing world-class theater productions in the evening. Not a day goes by when there isn't something to do . . . even if it's just sitting in a rocking chair on your front porch.

Stop and visit anytime. I love seeing old friends, meeting new ones and talking about real estate, Vermont and life in general. 

- Claudia Harris

Claudia HarrisBroker/Owner

Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate

E-Mail: Claudia Harris
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Secret Swimming Holes 

Looking for a fun place to cool off this summer? Let me refer you to two great resources:

  •  "Take The Plunge: An Explorer's Guide to Swimming Holes of Vermont," by Dave Hajdasz, is considered the official local's guide to fun and adventure.  The book is available at the wonderful Northshire Bookstore in Manchester. Call (802)362-2200 to reserve a copy or visit their website at http://northshire.com/.
  • Also, please check out the following website for information about Vermont's secret and not-so-secret swimming holes: http://www.swimmingholes.org/vt.html.
  • When visiting these places, PLEASE remember to be safe, courteous and always respect private property and No Trespassing signs!

Chocolate . . . for a Great Cause! 

 

On Monday, August 4, please join locals, visitors, chefs, children and chocolate-lovers of all kind to taste and delight in some of our area's best chocolate-based concoctions and sample local artisan cheeses.  The event is hosted by the fine folks at The Landgrove Inn and supports Neighborhood Connections. 

 

Come out for fabulous chocolates, local cheeses, scrumptious hors d'oeuvres, music, a silent auction and cash bar. All under a 6,000 square foot tent! Purchase tickets at the Green Mountain Pharmacy, Neighborhood Connections and The Landgrove Inn. 5-8pm, rain or shine. Tickets: $15 if pre-paid, $20 at the door and $10 for children. Children under 6 are free.

 

Since the doors opened in 2009, Neighborhood Connections has become a fixture in our community, providing a wide variety of health and social services, including assisting people with access to State and Federal social service programs, offering emergency services and assistance, providing school-based health education for students, families and staff, and assisting families in making choices that reduce health care costs through early intervention.    

Rather than providing many of the services themselves, Neighborhood Connections links clients with the services they need, such as fuel assistance, health insurance and food assistance, and then the staff can follow-through to be sure that these services are delivered.  

 

Neighborhood Connections also offers a range of social services in-house, such as a revolving loan program and emergency funds when necessary. The organization works with all the local care agencies and churches, which helps to ensure that there is no duplication of services and streamlines  the process to make it less confusing. 

 

More information about their programs and Chocolate Fest can be found on their website at: http://www.neighborhoodconnectionsvt.org/.  

 

Spotlight Property For Sale
Easy-Breezy One-Level Living
  244 Melendy Hill
South Londonderry

Perched on a quiet hillside overlooking South Londonderry, this crisp and immaculate two-bedroom ranch offers one-level living with lots of space to spread out and relax. The large, bright living room has a vaulted ceiling for architectural interest, a beautiful native-stone fireplace and lots of built-ins. Recent improvements include roof, mechanical systems, appliances, refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint inside and out. Close to schools, shopping, restaurants and more . . . and skiing at Stratton or Magic is just minutes away. Don't let the small size fool you; this house is a pleasant surprise.

Click here for lots of interior and exterior photos and detailed information.
Green Mountain Gourmet

Picnic-Ready "Chinese" Chicken Wings

 

Marinade

  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup rice wine or sake
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 6-8 medium-sized cloves of garlic, peeled and firmly smashed  
  • 2 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled, sliced and firmly smashed
  • 3 1/2 to 4 pounds chicken wings, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup catsup
  • 1/4 cup Grade B or Dark Amber maple syrup or local honey

Add the first six marinade ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the garlic and ginger from the liquid and discard. Allow the marinade to cool slightly.

 

Place the chicken in a large bowl or deep pan and add the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap. Let the wings marinate for several hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator. If the wings are not covered by the marinade, you should gently toss (rotate) the wings a couple of times while they marinate.

 

When ready to cook, remove the wings from the marinade and reserve half of the marinade and discard the rest. Return the marinade to a saucepan, adding catsup and syrup/honey and bring to a boil. Boil gently until the marinade is reduced by half. The marinade will still be runny but will coat a spoon.

 

Preheat the oven to 450�F. Depending on the size of your wings, line one or two cookie sheets with aluminum foil, liberally cover foil with non-stick cooking spray and arrange the wings on the cookie sheet(s). The wings should not be touching one another.

 

Brush wings liberally with the reduced marinade. Bake at 450�F for about 40 minutes, turning the wings over and rotating the pan once, until the wings are cooked and the wing tips are crispy. Best served at room temperature or cold at a summer picnic.

 

Enjoy!

 

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Upcoming Events

(Note: If you know of a community event that you would like included in this calendar, please submit the information to Claudia Harris (click link here) no later than the 10th of the preceding month.)

    

On-Going Summer Events

 

June 14 - August 30

Friday evenings - Okemo's Summer Music Series at Jackson Gore. Schedule and details at http://www.okemo.com/press/newsroom/musicseries.asp

 

June 23 - September 1

Mildred's Crusin' from 5:30-7:00 PM on the last Monday of each month, June through September. Located at The Vermont Country Store parking lot. Drive up in your classic car or hot rod and enjoy the fun.  

 

June 29 - August 4

Concerts at Kinhaven Music School: Fridays, 4 PM, Sundays, 2:30 PM, (students), Saturdays, 8 PM (faculty). Information at: http://www.kinhaven.org/concerts/

 

July 5 - August 24

Stratton Mountain's Saturday Under the Stars Free Concerts.  Lineup and information at http://www.stratton.com/events-and-activities/stratton-activities/summer-activities/live-music.aspx

 

July 8 - August 19

Tuesday Concerts on the Green in Manchester (6-8 PM). Check online for lineup and events:  http://www.visitmanchestervt.com  

 

June 29 - August 24

Sundays on the Hill Concert Series at Weston's Church on the Hill - Admission is $5, open seating, doors open at 3 PM. Information at http://vtchurchonthehill.org/.

July 20 - Counterpoint (vocal ensemble)

August 3 - International String Trio

August 10 - The Eliot Quartet (strings)

August 24 - Harp and Soul

 

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July 18 - 20

SolarFest - Celebrating its 20th year, SolarFest is the longest running solar powered music festival and sustainability conference in the Northeast. SolarFest promotes artistic excellence and community-building while providing both general and detailed information on a wide range of sustainable living topics. Forget-Me-Not Farm in Tinmouth. $75 for a weekend pass, opens at 11 AM. http://www.solarfest.org/

 

Sunday, July 20

Sundays on the Hill concert at Church on the Hill, 4 PM: Counterpoint vocal ensemble

 

Saturday, July 26

Jamaica Old Home Day in Jamaica Village along Route 30. Starting at 11:00am, Street festival, parade with floats & bands, events, races, prizes, foods, music & dancing, entertainers. exhibition of arts / crafts and chicken barbecue! http://jamaicaoldhomeday.com/

 

Saturday, July 26

Vermont Institute of Natural Science "Raptor Encounters" at Bromley Mountain - Live falcons, hawks & owls provide the lens through which we examine food webs, predator-prey relationships and the interdependence of the systems that support life.  And they're really cool!  2 shows:  11:30am and 1:30pm.

 

Saturday, July 26

PHOX presented by Billsville House Concerts and the Vermont Arts Exchange's Basement Music Series. PHOX is from Baraboo, WI, which is a place where kids often drink poisoned groundwater and become endowed mutants. The six best friends who make up the ensemble happen to be blessed with madness, illusions of grandeur, and the inability to do the same thing twice. They also play music. Tickets: $15 in advance, $12 for students available online at www.billsvillehouseconcerts.com/portfolio-item/phox/ and information available at http://www.vtartxchange.org/bms.php

 

Monday, July 28

The Samples - Paramount Theatre in Rutland - Local boys done good! The Samples are more than a band - they represent a culture of fans and music that go beyond who happens to be playing in the band at any given time. There have been many members of The Samples, but Sean Kelly has been the consistent factor throughout all of the changes. Tickets: $25.75 http://www.paramountvt.org/shows_details/the-samples/408/

August 1 - 9

Pikes Falls Chamber Music Festival at the Jamaica Town Hall - This summer marks the third season of Pikes Falls Chamber Music Festival and a series of evening concerts, and a family and community day. All events take place in the Jamaica Town Hall on Main Street. Admission is free of charge. http://www.pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com/

 

Saturday, August 2

Walking Tour of Weston's Historic District, 10 AM. Meet at the Green.

 

Sunday, August 3

Sundays on the Hill concert at Church on the Hill, 4 PM: International String Trio

 

Monday August 4

Chocolate Fest - Hosted by The Landgrove Inn and supporting Neighborhood Connections. Come out for fabulous chocolates, local artisan cheeses, scrumptious hors d'oeuvres, music, a silent auction and cash bar. All under a 6,000 square foot tent! Purchase tickets at Green Mountain Pharmacy, Neighborhood Connection and The Landgrove Inn. 5-8pm, rain or shine. Tickets:   Pre-pay $15, $20 at the door and children $10. Children under 6 are free.


Friday, August 8

5th Annual "Music on the Green" with "The Blue Flames" steel drum band, concert and picnic. 5-7 PM on the Weston Village Green. Bring your own picnic supper (including blanket and chairs) to enjoy during the concert. Prizes, nibbles and beverages will be provided by the Weston Business Council. A raffle will be held by the Farrar Park Association to benefit the beautiful Weston Green.

 

August 7 - 10, 2014

Manchester Sidewalk Sales - Best bargains of the summer at Manchester's Famous Sidewalk Sales - no tax on clothing!  More than 50 participating retailers.

 

Friday, August 8

The Defibulators at the Lake Paran Pavilion in North Bennington. The Washington Post said this about the music, ""Rowdy, punk-fueled twang highlighted by heaps of blue-collar wit." Performing at the Lake Paran Pavilion in North Bennington and presented by the Vermont Arts Exchange's Basement Music Series. Tickets, $18 in advance, $22 at the door, $10 for students available at www.brownpapertickets.com and information available at http://www.vtartxchange.org/bms.php.

 

Saturday, August 9

Wilder Library Book Sale on The Green, Weston. Visit between

9:00 AM-3:00 PM to enjoy a plethora of books from every genre. Come hungry because food will be available to purchase this year at the sale! This year hardcovers can be purchased for $2 each or 3 for $5. Paperbacks can be purchased for $1 each or 3 for $2. Some CDs and DVDs will also be for sale. All money raised from book and food sales will go to support the free services and programs offered to library patrons and all community members provided by Wilder Memorial Library. For additional information, please visit  www.wildermemoriallibrary.org or call 802-824-4307.    
 
Saturday, August 9

18th Annual Norman's Attic (As in Norman Rockwell!) Arlington, Vermont is the place to be if you're looking for unique items, gifts, crafts and collectibles.  A celebrated community wide tag sale in with local vendors and food along Main Street. 9am - 4pm. Information at: http://www.stjamesarlingtonvt.org/NormansAttic

 

Sunday, August 10

Sundays on the Hill concert at Church on the Hill, 4 PM: Eliot String Quartet

 

August 14 - 30

The Mousetrap at the Dorset Theatre Festival -  60th Anniversary Revival of the classic by the master of mystery, Agatha Christie.  The world's longest running play -- murder mystery at its best. A homicidal maniac terrorizes a group of snowbound guests to the refrain of "Three Blind Mice". Information at http://www.dorsettheatrefestival.org/main-stage-productions/mousetrap

 

Friday, August 15

A Sense of Place: Vermont's Farm Legacy - The character of a place is shaped by its cultural heritage and folklife, the informal traditions of family and community that guide the ways in which a person plans a meal, treats a neighbor, or understands civic responsibility. In Vermont the cultural legacy of farming has strongly influenced the identity of Vermonters, and it is these distinctive traditions, which have persisted even with the decline in farm numbers, that help make the state unique. This lecture by Gregory Sharrow explores the fabric of farm culture in the past and probes its relationship to the world of Vermont today. Hosted by the Landgrove Meetinghouse. Landgrove Meetinghouse, 88 Landgrove Rd, 4:00 pm. Priscilla Grayson, (802) 824-6867.

 

Sunday, August 17

David Sanger at the Weston Playhouse - Sanger is the Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times and a noted author. Sanger returns to the Weston Playhouse at 7:30 for his annual discussion of the political events that shape our world. Tickets are $35. Call the Box Office at 802-824-5288. 

 


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