Rochester, Vermont

Lunar New Year Celebration in Rochester,
Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 11 AM - 2 PM.
Events will include craft  sessions at Park House, The Federated Church and Rochester Public Library, burning of  wishes, tiger parade around the park and finally an indoor “firecracker”  celebration in Pierce Hall.

All events are free, but there will be a donation box to help us with funding the “firecracker” event for the  2011 Year of the Rabbit celebration. Local Rochester eateries will  also have Asian items on the menu on Saturday, so stop by to check  them out as well. Sponsored by The Rochester Lunar New Year Committee, CVY, The Federated Church,  Park House, Rochester Public Library and Pierce Hall Community Center.

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010,  10:00am - 2:00pm
at & around SKATESPACE  (to right of Rochester High School)

*Open skating on SKATESPACE, except from 12-1pm
*10am-12noon Snowmobile rides by Rte. 100 Snowtravelers, Inc.
*11:00am 1-hour telemark ski clinic led by Dean Mendell
*12:00-1:00pm  Ice hockey game
*1:00-1:30pm Children’s Snowshoe races
*Bon fire to warm you!

*MUSIC to skate to or just enjoy while visiting.
*Food for sale throughout the day thanks to RHS Nat’l Honor Society
*Skates, X-C skis & snowshoes available for rent through Nordic
Adventures (just north of The Hardware store, Rochester)
before 10:00am at discounted rates or bring your own.
All activities are FREE, family friendly & open to the public.
Come visit with friends & fellow community members!

Mother Nature is in charge of the weather; no re-scheduling!

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.

The White River Valley Players invite the community to attend their annual meeting Friday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Park House in Rochester.

The evening will feature live entertainment by Susan Rule, Dorothy Robson and cast members from the fall 2009 WRVP musical production, “It’s About Time.” There will also be a costume parade narrated by Alan Moore.
There will be a look back at other Players’ events during 2009, including the Missoula Children’s Theater, the spring musical, “Oliver,” the Summernight concert with music by Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem, the 22nd annual Harvest Fair, and “Winter Tales.”

A preview of the year ahead will include a play reading planned for February 5, the “May Day” spring production, the Summernight concert, the 23rd annual Harvest Fair (set for September 11), and a possible fall production.

Several community members will be honored for their work with the Players and there will be door prizes, including tickets to WRVP events. There will also be a short business meeting, during which officers and board members will be elected for the coming year. The evening will come to a sweet conclusion with a dessert buffet.

The White River Valley Players always welcome new members, and anyone interested in finding out more about the group is urged to call WRVP President Dorothy Robson at 767-3732.