This Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Cub Scout Pack 299 and Boy Scout Troop 299 will be holding their Scouting for Food Drive. We will be handing out information sheets for the annual ‘Scouting for Food Drive’ at the following locations: Walpole Post Office, Walpole Recycling Center, Tractor Supply and Shaw’s. People can also make monetary or food donations on this date.
Then, on November 9, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, we will be at the same locations collecting non-perishable food items (no glass please) and monetary donations. Pet food is also greatly appreciated. All food and monetary donations go directly to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf. Donations in 2023 included over 800 items of food and $3200 in cash.
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Cub Scout Pack 299 and Boy Scout Troop 299 will be holding their Scouting for Food Drive. We will be handing out information sheets for the annual ‘Scouting for Food Drive’ at the following locations: Walpole Post Office, Walpole Recycling Center, Tractor Supply and Shaw’s. People can also make monetary or food donations on this date.
Then, on November 9, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, we will be at the same locations collecting non-perishable food items (no glass please) and monetary donations. Pet food is also greatly appreciated. All food and monetary donations go directly to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf. Donations in 2023 included over 800 items of food and $3200 in cash.
Stapleton Roy Joins Us Again! – One Week from Today
Stapleton Roy will lead our expedition into Indonesia, exploring its complicated history, unique geography, ethnic diversity and present foreign policy. After serving as our Ambassador in China and Singapore, Stapleton Roy was United States Ambassador to Indonesia from 1996 – 1999. Ambassador Roy was stationed in Jakarta during the tumultuous end of Suharto’s presidency, amid an economic crisis, student demonstrations, riots and outbursts of violence.
“Stape” will be joining us via Zoom, which is an option for anyone (contact Jane Malmberg for the Zoom link) or you are welcome to attend in person on Monday, October 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the Walpole Town Library. This discussion with one of our preeminent experts on Southeast Asia, whose breadth and depth of knowledge is unsurpassed, is a rare opportunity.
The relevant reading from the Foreign Policy Association is “Invisible Indonesia” by Charles Sullivan. For a copy of this article and/or the meeting’s Zoom link, please contact Library Director Jane Malmberg at jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org
Please note: For those joining via Zoom, please wait until 6:20 to join, as we will be viewing the “Master Class” from the Foreign Policy Institute for the first twenty minutes in the library.
Walpolean Sarah Mann says, “Our daughter Ellie is a student at The Grammar School (TGS) in Putney, VT. TGS is once again putting on their beloved Medieval Faire for the community.”
Hear Ye, Hear Ye — The Medieval Faire Returns to Putney!
Two princesses at the Faire.
Molly the pony takes a young maiden for a ride.
Two jubilant Fairgoers ride the flying dragon.
A brave young knight rides Sir Lancelot’s flying horse.
Vermont Armored Combat knights wage battle.
A young maiden receives a mystical palm reading.
PUTNEY, Vt. – On Saturday, October 19th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Grammar School in Putney, Vermont, will once again transform their bucolic campus into a bustling medieval village as they host their 36th annual Medieval Faire.
Children can ride the flying dragon and Sir Lancelot’s flying horse, fire an apple slingshot, take part in pillow jousting and foam-arrow archery, ride the swan swing, ascend the climbing wall, battle a knight, scramble for treats at the candy catapult, make their own crowns and wands, visit the fortune teller, get their faces painted, and take part in a dragon treasure hunt. Attendees who complete the royal quest can be knighted by the King and Queen, who preside over the Faire on their royal thrones. Assorted games for the youngest children are offered at Merlin’s Midway — there truly is something for everyone.
In the morning, Hidden Nest Farm will be bringing Molly the pony and Gummy Bear the Quarter Horse for pony rides from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. In the afternoon, Vermont Armored Combat will put on live performances between 1-3 p.m., featuring knights in full armor battling in the ring.
Fairgoers of all ages can shop for treats and medieval-themed crafts in the Medieval Marketplace and enjoy a range of live music. There will be a food truck and a host of homemade soups, breads, baked goods and more.
Admission to the Medieval Faire is free and open to all. Unlimited all-day ride passes are $25 for the first pass, $20 for additional passes; individual tickets are also available. All-day passes are available for sale in advance or at the Faire.
Net proceeds from the Medieval Faire help support The Grammar School’s financial aid fund, which serves to make the school affordable for as many families as possible. For more information, please visit thegrammarschool.org/medieval or contact The Grammar School at 802-387-5364.
From the Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail e-newsletter:
Join us at The Distant Hill Pavilion on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. for a fascinating tour of Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail led by Michael Nerrie of Distant Hill and Jaime McGuigan, an Antioch University graduate student. Discover the world of ferns and local wildlife on the accessible nature trail. Michael will introduce you to some of the diverse species of ferns on the property, while Jaime will share insights and videos from her Master’s Project using 14 game cameras set up on Distant Hill’s 155 acres to monitor the wildlife that call Distant Hill home.
This event is free, but registration is required: Register Here (Maximum # of participants is 30)
Please Note: The Walpolean is a citizen-run blog and is not affiliated with the Town of Walpole.
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