Rochester, Vermont

Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m., 2010 at the Park House on Main Street in Rochester.
The White River Valley Players invite everyone to attend a mid-winter play reading of “God of Carnage,” described as “a comedy of manners…without the manners.” Led by director Jeanne Rogow, four actors will present the story of two sets of Brooklyn parents who meet to resolve a playground altercation between their 11-year-old boys.

At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, tensions emerge, and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. Currently on Broadway, the play was written by Yasmina Reza, and is the winner of the 2009 Tony Award. It is recommended for audiences of high school age and older.

Rochester celebrates the Year of the Tiger on February 13th, 2010. Gung Hay Fat Choy!

©2010 Jeffrey Mather

Sunday, February 14, 2010, at 1:00 PM
The Rochester Historical Society is sponsoring a ski/snowshoe hike on West Hill, Rochester. Travel thru the lands once the farms of David Root and Chester Smith. Picture what it was like to live here in the 1860’s.

The trip is 3.5 miles in length and is rated moderate. You are welcome to do just a portion of the trip if you wish. At the end of the trip, there will be a campfire with marshmallows and hot chocolate and cider.

Meet at the junction of the West Hill road and FR #61, about 1.5 miles from RT 73. Parking is limited, so please car pool as much as possible. Additional parking is available on the Jones Mt. Road, and a shuttle will be provided.

The Rochester Town Meeting is set for Monday March 1st, 2010 at 7 pm at the Rochester High School Auditorium. The Pre-town Meeting is set for Monday, February 22, 2010 at 6:15 pm in the Town Office Conference Room.