Posted: August 16th, 2010
There will be a special town meeting on Monday, August 30th at 7:30 pm at The Tunbridge Central School in regards to surplus monies, and the solar project for the town buildings. Please look for warnings in The Herald of Randolph, the town stores, post office, and town office.
Posted: August 16th, 2010
Celebrate the start of the school year on Wednesday, September 1 from 6:00-7:30pm at Tunbridge Central School. All are invited to enjoy a meal and good conversations together. Bring your favorite salad, main dish or dessert to share. School Club will provide beverages and potluck supplies.
Posted: August 16th, 2010
The latest edition of the Tunbridge Quarterly is now available for your reading and downloading pleasure!
Posted: August 3rd, 2010
Next in the series of Saturday morning excursions sponsored by the Taylor Valley Conservation Project*
Aug 14, 10 am to noon, followed by lunch at the Vershire Town Center: Wild Edibles – Join us for an introduction to wild edible plants. We’ll learn to identify and prepare some of the delicious and nourishing wild foods that are common in fields and the forest. Botanist Matt Peters
Aug 21, 10 am to noon: Forestry and Logging – An overview, from land use history to present methods of harvesting timber. We will meet on a large Taylor Valley woodlot that has been managed for many decades and look at a stand that was severely damaged by the ice storm of 1998. Forester Markus Bradley and logger Kevin Braman
Sept 11, 10 am to noon: Invasive Plants – A handful of aggressive non-native plants are becoming serious threats to Vermont’s native flora. Fortunately, they are still uncommon in Taylor Valley. The best way to protect this special area is to learn to identify and remove them while their populations are small. Sharon Plumb, Invasive Species Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy
These programs are free and open to everyone, but you must sign up. Email ginny@redstartconsulting.com to register and get information about where we will meet for each event. Or call (802) 439-5652.
* Taylor Valley is the name of the area where the towns of Vershire, Chelsea, Tunbridge, and Strafford all come together. The Taylor Valley Conservation Project is working to protect this ecologically rich and productive area for future generations. For more information, contact Phillip Mulligan, 685 7784 or write to
Posted: July 30th, 2010
Former Tunbridge resident, Timothy James Howe, has organized a full day of music this Saturday, July 31, at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds. $20 per person general admission. Under 12 FREE so bring the Family! Gates open at 12:30 pm show at 1:00 ’til 11:00 pm.
Performers:
Food and Refreshments benefit Tunbridge Fire Department. Coolers at own risk. Lawn chairs recommended. No glass. No dogs.
Rain or Shine in the Memorial Arena at the Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds. Southern gate entrance.
Posted: July 19th, 2010
Looks like the Ed Larkin Old Time Contra Dancers have a new website! Check it out for more information on the history of the group as well as upcoming events.
Posted: July 9th, 2010
The Friends of the Tunbridge World’s Fair have set the date for their annual meeting for July 25, 2010. The potluck starts at noon with the business meeting set for 1pm. More details can be found on their website.
Posted: July 8th, 2010
The new schedule for Saturday Sewing Circle is set! Below are the dates for the next year, and they have also been added to the town calendar
August 14, 2010 — Tunbridge Town hall. mini-quilt show. Theme is “First Quilts”
September 4, 2010 — Site to be determined.
October 2, 2010 — Tunbridge Central School Library
November 6, 2010 — Tunbridge Central School Library
December 4, 2010 — Tunbridge Central School Library
January 15, 2011 — Tunbridge Central Library
February 5, 2011 — Tunbridge Central Library
March 12, 2011 — Tunbridge Central Library (8am – 2pm LUNCH PROVIDED)
April 2, 2011 — Tunbridge Central Library
May 7, 2011 — Tunbridge Central Library
June 4, 2011 — Tunbridge Central Library
Posted: July 2nd, 2010
A state ward, a doctor serving in World War I, a newspaper columnist and the first woman to drive cross-country are among the Tunbridge residents whose words will be shared on Tuesday, July 13.
The Tunbridge Historical Society will present the “In Their Words” local history program at the Tunbridge Church at 8 p.m. Costumed presenters will read writings by the following people:
The program is free. For information, call 889-3458 or 889-5528.
Posted: June 1st, 2010
A camera person from WCAX attended the annual festivities that make up our Memorial Day in Tunbridge. WCAX has uploaded the video to their site and it is available below.