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CALENDAR as of July 27, 2021
An order form for tickets for the Chicken BBQ Dinner is available now on both the Memorabilia and Event Description Tabs. The dinner is available for either take-out or to eat under the tent at the Old School.
Deadline for purchasing dinner tickets was July 20. If someone has to turn back a ticket they would be available at Registration. Tickets may be picked up at Registration or at the dinner itself.
Memorabilia: Cronin Company has been the place to go to order all our OHW Memorabilia - 2021 T-shirts, 2020 Limited Edition shirts and totes and two styles of glasses. But now we will have memorabilia for sale at Memorial Hall during Registration, at Adams Farm on Thursday night and after the parade under the tent.
Silent Auction of 25 very special items made by our local artists will run in the weeks preceding OHW and will end Saturday afternoon, Aug. 7th. All bids must be made in person. See the Calendar below for times to view the items and the Event Description Tab for more information.
The Trail Committee has some great special activities for all ages and abilities during OHW!
Stop by Memorial Hall and get all the information you need! We also have lots of wonderful town trails that you might want to try.
-Story Book Walk on the Beaver Brook Trail for families and kiddos - starts at Buzzy Towne Park
-Geocache with AWESOME PRIZES on the Hoot Toot and Whistle Trail
-Tree Identification Walk on the Town Forest Loop - starts at Green Mountain Beach at Lake Raponda
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S2_IaWkv3xWJH3i2CgOz706PUiHt2M_ZXqm6NlvhMRs/edit?usp=sharing
OHW is during the second half of the Blueberry Festival. https://www.vermontblueberryfestival.com
**** If your family or class is planning a reunion or a special gathering ****
Let us know so we can put it on the schedule.
Please go to the bottom of this schedule for information on those events that have been submitted so far.
For more information about specific events go to the "More" Tab and then to "Event Descriptions".
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
Morning:
Time for Reunions/Get-Togethers
Afternoon:
2:00 - 6:30 Registration/Memorabilia Sales at Memorial Hall
4:00 - 7:00 The Wilmington Wall and Business, Historical and Family display entries accepted at the Old School music room. See the Event Description Tab for more information or contact Gretchen Havreluk ghavreluk@gmail.com or (802) 779-2905
4:00 - 7:00 Silent Auction items available for viewing and bids at the Old School's music room.
4:00 - 7:00 Substance Free Family Event at Old School Community Center, 1 School Street, Wilmington. Sponsored by the Deerfield Valley Community Partnership in conjunction with the Blueberry Festival.
Time for Reunions/Get-Togethers
Evening:
6:00 to 10:00 Bonfire at the Adams Farm. A great way to start the festivities with a casual evening at the farm. Food and beverages will be for sale and there's such to be some music and story-telling. No admission charge but donations would be appreciated.
Time for Reunions/Get-Togethers
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
Morning:
Time for Reunions/Get-Togethers
9:00 - 11:00 The Wilmington Wall and Displays. Family & friends, organizations and business entries accepted at the Old School's music room.
9:00 - 11:00 Silent Auction items available for viewing and bids at the Old School's music room.
10:00 - 6:30 Registration/Memorabilia Sales at Memorial Hall
10:00 - 12:00 Historical Society Museum open with “Wilmington” book available for purchase
Afternoon:
Time for Reunions/Get-Togethers
Registration/Memorabilia Sales continue at Memorial Hall
1:00 - Village Walking Tour of the Village by the Historical Society - meet at Reardon’s Bridge (west side of the Village)
1:30 - 3:30 Historical Society Museum open with “Wilmington” book available for purchase
4:00 - 5:00 Twin Valley Elementary School (formerly DVES) Tour. Join former Deerfield Valley Elementary School teacher and principal Kathy Larsen for a tour of the renovated building. Renew memories of the old building and see the new classrooms as well as the added cafeteria, art room, and music room. Preregistration required. See details in Event Descriptions.
4:00 - 7:00 The Wilmington Wall and Displays open at the Old School's music room.
4:00 - 7:00 Silent Auction items available for viewing and bids at the Old School's music room.
Late Afternoon/Evening:
Registration/Memorabilia Sales continue at Memorial Hall until 6:30
5:00 - 8:00 Village Night/Block Party with live music, ice cream, vendors and lots of fun!
8:00 - 11:00 After Party with live music by Peter Miles at the Old Red Mill.
After 8:00 - Time for reunions and get-togethers.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
Morning:
8:30 - 10:00 Tour of the old Ludington Mill/Moover property - refreshments served
8:30 - 10:30 Registration/Memorabilia Sales at Memorial Hall
11:00 Parade - The parade starts on Route 9 West at Chimney Hill Road through the center of town and ends at the Old School Community Building. Route 9 will be closed for about 2 hours as floats, bands and marchers celebrate our town. For questions regarding local entries contact Bonnie Lorimer at (802) 464-8622.
Afternoon:
At the Old School Community Building and field immediately following the Parade and throughout the afternoon:
1:00 - 4:00 Fun & Games on the field. Games, Food, Live Entertainment. A great time to visit!
1:30 Town Photograph - all invited. Following the Town Photo, Family, Friends & Class Photos will be taken. At the field.
1:30 - 6:00 The Wilmington Wall and Displays open at the Old School's music room.
1:30 to 3:30 Silent Auction items available for viewing and bids at the Old School's music room. Last chance to bid!
1:00 - 3:00 Registration at Memorial Hall
1:00 - 4:00 Historical Society Museum open with “Wilmington” book available for purchase
Late Afternoon until Early Evening:
4:00 - 6:00 On the Field - Chicken BBQ Town Dinner by the Readsboro Lions Club.
5:00 Official Welcome and awarding of certificates & prizes at the dinner
Tickets need to be purchased by July 20th.
Meals will be available for take-out or to have on-site.
4:00 - Silent Auction ends and items will be available for payment & pick-up at the Old School music room
After Dinner:
Time for reunions and get-togethers
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
Morning:
8:30 - 11:00 Farewell Pancake Breakfast by Deerfield Valley Rotary at the Twin Valley Elementary School.
(New Location/Time as of 7/13)
9:30 - 12:30 The Wilmington Wall and Displays open at the Old School's music room.
9:30 - 12:30 Silent Auction items paid for and picked up at the Old School's music room
9:30 - 12:30 The first floor of the Old School will be open for you to see all the wonderful changes that have been made.
The upper floors are closed to the public.
9:30 - 11:30 Historical Society Museum open with “Wilmington” book available
10:00 - Village Walking Tour by the Historical Society - meet at Reardon’s Bridge
Afternoon:
12:30 - 3:00 The Wilmington Wall closes and photos picked up. Displays removed.
12:30 - 3:00 Silent Auction items picked up at the Old School's music room.
Safe Travels and see you in 2030!
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See below for Gatherings and Events taking place during Old Home Week that are not part of the Official Old Home Week Events but greatly add to our time together.
For further information on OHW Events go to "More" and then "Event Descriptions".
Biggest Tree Contest - Deadline for sending in entry is Aug. 2. Certificate will be awarded at the Town Chicken Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 7th. To enter, pick up an entry form at the Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce or Boyd Farm. You may also enter by emailing boydfarm@sover.net with: A photo of your tree; The circumference of the tree as measured 4.5 ft from the ground; The location of the tree and if it is on private or public land and what is special to you about this tree.
Through-out OHW - Stroll along the Hoot, Toot, and Whistle Trail to enjoy the beauty of nature, complimented by a selection of poetry curated by Pettee Memorial Library.
Through-out OHW and beyond! The Wilmington Trail Committee has completed its self-guided Tree Walk for Old Home Week, so it's ready for use anytime. It's located in the Town Forest above Green Mountain Beach. Details are at http://wilmingtontrails.org/trees <http://wilmingtontrails.org/trees>. The Trail Committee will also have a display at Memorial Hall including maps of all our Town Trails. If you haven't been in town for a few years you will be amazed how much the Committee has accomplished.
Starting Thursday, August 5th, read From Dawn to Dusk by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock as you walk the Hoot, Toot, and Whistle Trail. This great family activity will be displayed continuously during Old Home Week.
Thursday, Aug. 5th 8:00 on the Pettee Memorial Library Lawn Movie Under the Stars - Ratatouille . Please bring your own chairs/blankets. FREE.
Beginning Friday afternoon at 4 PM and go through Sunday at noon. Friends of Pettee Memorial Library Annual Book Sale – happening all weekend long on the library lawn! Many books to choose from and volume discounts.Featuring an art and quilt raffle.
Friday, Aug. 6th at 4 pm at the Lodge at Mt Snow. Celebration of Life for Ken "Kenny" Nieters. For further information contact Dawn Nieters (703) 232-0021.
Friday, Aug. 6th at about 5:45 - Bash the Trash at the OHW Village Night/Blueberry Block Party – A very special trio will perform on the library lawn around 5:45 PM, featuring Bash the Trash co-founders John Bertles and Carina Piaggio (and long-time Wilmington second home owners) along with Lyn Bertles, who leads the West Coast contingent of BTT. Enjoy a sweet bluegrass show during the Wyld Nightz Band’s break.
Friday, August 6th from 8 pm to 11 pm at the After Party at the Old Red Mill. The Class of 1980 + or - (like '78, '79, '81, '82) are going to dance the night away at the Old Red Mill to the sounds of Peter Miles! That will be after the Village Night/Block Party. For more information contact Sandra Grinold Giampa at giampas4@gmail.com or (508) 397-5365. The After Party is sponsored by Diana and Cliff Duncan/Duncan Cable TV and the Old Red Mill and is open to all.
Saturday, August 7th from 8:30 to 10:00 at the former Ludington and VT Barnboard site. Randy Schoonmaker, co-author of the book 45 Mill Street, will give a history of the old Barnboard site at 8:30 am followed by a tour of the MOOver facility. Light refreshments will be served.
Saturday, August 7th - An hour before and after the Parade: St Mary’s in-the-Mountains Episcopal Church (EC) invites you to visit their old historic church building located at 13 East Main Street.Although the building is currently under the stewardship of St Mary’s EC, for most of its existence was the Congregational Church of Wilmington. Come hear the history of this extraordinary building, a gift from the Congregational Church. How the building was restored to its original color scheme, and see and hear the story of the newly restored vintage Nativity figures and their amazing journey from a local COOMBS family sugar house to Chapman’s Barn to St Mary’s.
Saturday, August 7th afternoon after the parade on the field- The Beaver Brook Children's School will have a table with information about their new program and jobs. "Come learn more about our program, sign up for Fall enrollment, or apply to join our team of educators! More info: contact beaverbrookschool@gmail.com " They will also have information in the lobby of the Old School and you will be able to peek into their space (presently under construction) in the Old School building.
Saturday, August 7th at 3:00 in Memorial Hall. Vermont children’s book author Natalie Kinsey-Warnock. Natalie will speak about stories from her family and how her grandmother inspired her first book, The Canada Geese Quilt. She will bring six quilts that her grandmother sewed – including the real Canada geese quilt. Book signing to follow. Free. Sponsored by Pettee Memorial Library
Saturday, Aug. 7th 2:30 to 4:30 pm at Riverview Cemetery on Stowe Hill. Join Dean Davis’s siblings Peter and Susan in an informal reunion and celebration of shared memories in Dean's honor. Bring only your good humor and any pictures you can muster. For further questions, contact Peter Davis at (248) 227-1490.
Saturday, August 7th at the Chicken BBQ Dinner. When you graduated from Wilmington High School 50 plus 1 years ago you know how to organize a fun, no fuss reunion. The class of 1970 will be gathering at the Chicken BBQ Dinner. Need more Info? Contact Tina Pike - Tina.hikergirl2@gmail.com
Saturday, August 7th 4:00 on. Class of '98 Reunion will get together at Ryan Holton's. Things will kick off at 4, but feel free to come anytime. We will have grills going, but please bring a snack to share and anything you want to drink. Look forward to seeing whoever can come! For more information send Ryan a message through FB or email Sara Molina at Sgmolina1@gmail.com
Saturday, August 7th at 6:00 Class of 2000 Reunion. Meet at the Boyd Family Farm 6-7 to dig up the time capsule buried by the DVES kids in our class in third grade. Then meet at DJ's ( 10 Riley Boyd Rd) to open it, and catch up on the last couple of decades. Theres a great fire pit, trampoline, volleyball, horse shoes, and lots of yard games. Bring partners, kids, and friends a snack to share and a tent or camper if ya wanna party like we used to. You could pick up a chicken dinner from OHW at the field from 4 to 6 and bring it with you but you have to buy your ticket by July 20th. See Event Descriptions (under More Tab) for the order form. Contact DJ for more information. Cell 1-802-299-9117 Email: boydfarmin@gmail.com
Sunday, August 8th one hour before and after the church service at 10:00 AM. All are welcome to join this weekly service of Morning Prayer. St Mary’s in-the-Mountains Episcopal Church (EC) invites you to visit their old historic church building located at 13 East Main Street.
Although the building is currently under the stewardship of St Mary’s EC, for most of its existence was the Congregational Church of Wilmington. Come hear the history of this extraordinary building, a gift from the Congregational Church. How the building was restored to its original color scheme, and see and hear the story of the newly restored vintage Nativity figures and their amazing journey from a local COOMBS family sugar house to Chapman’s Barn to St Mary’s.
Sunday, August 8th at 10:00 WHS Class of '65 Reunion at the DV Rotary Farewell Pancake Breakfast at TVES (previously DVES). We haven't had a reunion in a while so it will be fun to get caught up. For more information contact Meg Streeter call/text: 802 578-6428.
Sunday, August 8 at 1:30 pm Please join us in a celebration of Norman Fajans’s life. Halifax Community Hall, 20 Brook Road, West Halifax. For questions contact Wendy Pratt at (802) 368-7202. Hope to see you there.