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Photo is of the 1860 Wilmington Agricultural Society broadsheet that will be auctioned off as part of the Silent Auction.
Who will be the lucky person to take this home? Remember - Old Home Week is for everyone whether you grew up here, just moved here or just plain love the town! Through-out Old Home Week - Check the Calendar for times The WILMINGTON WALL and Business, Family and Historical Displays These displays will be in the music room of the Old School. The Wilmington Wall (formerly called the Memory Wall and Welcome Wall) was started in 2010 as a way of honoring our citizens, past and present as well as our new and long-time businesses, organizations and other Historical Displays. The Wall will be located in the Old School Community Center at the lower level in the Music Room. Honor your special family member or friend who has died since the last Old Home Week with a simple labeled photo (in a frame ready to hang) or more elaborate; a full labeled display with cherished photos. Whether they were born here, used to live here, or just loved Wilmington we would love to honor them. Family trees, old or new photos, a small artifact that celebrates your family or friend are all acceptable. We are also welcoming babies born and new families to the Valley. Moms, Dads, Grandparents - gather those adorable faces for everyone to see and enjoy. Celebrate your move to the Valley with a photo and labeled where you moved from and why you love Wilmington. Celebrate a family, business or organizations new or old with a display. You might be one of the oldest businesses in Wilmington or you are new since the last Old Home Week. Show our Old Home week attendees about your business or your group, the history, why you chose Wilmington, etc. If your family has been here for generations how about a family tree? Please bring your labeled photos at the Old School Community Center on Thursday between 4-7 or Friday from 9-11. You MUST pick up your photos and/or displays on Sunday between 12:30 and 3. Check the calendar for viewing times. For further informations contact Gretchen Havreluk at ghavreluk@gmail.com or (802) 779-2905 SILENT AUCTION - Local artists and crafters have donated 25 items to be auctioned off to help defray expenses and give you a chance to own something from our talented present and former citizens. You will be able to bid on paintings, photography, glass, pressed flowers, quilting and more. Also included in the Auction is a restored broadsheet from the 1860 Wilmington Fair - see above. It is bound to linen and framed and will be a treasure in someone's home or office. You will be able to bid on items through-out OHW but bidding stops Saturday afternoon at 3:30 so don't miss out! The display of the artwork will be in the music room of the Old School. See the poster at the very bottom of this page for just a few of the items you can bid on. REGISTRATION at MEMORIAL HALL - Be sure to stop in at Memorial Hall when you arrive - see the schedule for open times. You can see if any of your classmates are around, pick up tickets, get general information and purchase some memorabilia. And, of course, no visit to Wilmington is complete without a stop in one of the most beautiful buildings in town. Registration is run by the Historical Society. We thank them for their efforts and hope you will also visit the Historical Society's building at the bottom of Lisle Hill. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 4:00 to 7:00 Family Fun Frenzy Substance Free Family Event at Old School Community Center, 1 School Street, Wilmington. FREE late afternoon full of fun games, an inflatable obstacle course, lawn games, and a yummy treat! Bring a picnic for your family. You may even need a bathing suit and towel in case a fire hose shows up!! Sponsored by the Deerfield Valley Community Partnership in conjunction with the Blueberry Festival. 6:00 to 10:00 BONFIRE at ADAMS FARM It's a Party to Kick-Off to Wilmington's Old Home Week Festivities at Adams Farm with friends, family and class mates! Featuring local craft brewery, Snow Republic Brewing Co., the RVQ Smokehouse Food Truck, local Bluegrass Band, the Ridge Runners along with a Jam Session with many local musicians. Pack the lawn chairs or picnic blanket and bring your instruments (if you play) and get ready for a fun evening down on the farm! Meal tickets can be purchased in advance for $13 per Adult & $9 per child. Or at the event for $16 per Adult and $11 per child. Call the Adams Farm directly at 802-380-3573 to purchase meal tickets. Dinner ticket includes: (2) Meats, (2) Sides & cornbread Meat Choices: 1/4# Sliced Beef Brisket, 1/4# Chopped BBQ Pork, 1/2 Rack Baby Back Ribs, (6) Smoked Chicken Wings Side Choices: Buttered Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw Vegetarian Meal Option available: TBA Non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks will also be available for purchase. Rain or Shine Admission to this event is free however donations are greatly appreciated. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 4:00 to 5:00 TOUR of TWIN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (formerly DVES) 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 no later than 3:30 pm on August 6 by sending your name, # in your group, and contact information to Kathy at kdlarsen1948@gmail.com. This will allow us to plan the group size and make the best use of everyone’s time. 5:00 to 8:00 VILLAGE NIGHT/BLOCK PARTY Old Home Week is combining with the Blueberry Festival & Wilmington Works to create a wonderful time in Wilmington's Village. South Main Street will be blocked off so people can dance to the live band, mingle and enjoy some yummy food. Memorial Hall will be the center of OHW activities, registration and memorabilia sales. Wilcox Ice Cream will be handing out ice cream bars next to the Hall and Kevin O’Keefe aka Clyde Zerbini of Circus Minimus will twist, tie and sculpt a menagerie of balloon animals for your enjoyment. Pettee Memorial Library will be having their annual book sale on their lawn. You are sure to see people you haven't seen in years and maybe meet your new neighbors! 8 to 11:00 AFTER PARTY at THE OLD RED MILL with PETER MILES Following the fabulous Block Party, the warm summer evening is about to get a bit hotter with the Peter Miles Band playing your favorite dance tunes from 8 - 11 pm at the Old Red Mill. Just because it's our Old Home Week celebration doesn't mean we're too old to strut our stuff a bit! We wish to send out a huge thank you to the Oslers for their generous donation of the use of their Inn, one of Wilmington's historically significant establishments, for this fun event! Light snacks and beverages will be available. Sponsored by Duncan Cable TV. Diana, Cliff and family look forward to seeing you there! SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 9:15 to 10:30 Parade Participants can take a special Moover shuttle from the Old School out the the staging area. The shuttle will do continuous loops from the Old School so it will be picking up participants about every 15 to 20 minutes. Please do not leave your car at the staging area - there simply isn't room. If you cannot ride your float out to the staging area we suggest doing as much carpooling into the Village as possible and then take the shuttle. There will be some parking available at the east end of the soccer field. You can access this parking between Dunkin' Donuts and Family Dollar. Thank you for your cooperation. 11:00 The PARADE starts at the west side of town at Chimney Hill Road. It proceeds through the center of town and then turns and goes to the Old School. There is excellent viewing all along the route but the judges and our beloved older citizens will be at the Vermont House and Bartleby's. We expect 7 bands and many local floats. In 2010 the Boyds had 5 floats. How many will they have this time? Be sure to watch for the special local graduates who will carry the banner and the young students who will escort them. Our Grand Marshals were selected for the years of service they have given to the town. Route 9 will be closed for almost 2 hours so plan accordingly. Do you want to be in the Parade? Download the form at the bottom of this page. We need to know by July 20th that you want to enter so don't delay in sending in the form. 1:00 to 4:00 FUN on the FIELD. Hills Band concert from 1 to 1:30. There will be food and fun & games - Corn Hole, Bocce, Croquet and other fun games and activities. We know you will want to hang around. Challenge another family or class to a game or even set up a tournament. The tent will be the perfect place to sit and visit or find some friends and challenge them to a game of corn hole! 1:30 TOWN PHOTOGRAPH on the Field Everyone is invited. It's a little like herding cats to get everyone together but we will be asking people to gather to mark this great time! How many people will be included? How many will have on their OHW t-shirts?After the Town Photo the Deerfield Valley News will be available to take photos of families, groups of friends, classes. 4:00 to 6:00 The Readsboro Lions Club is preparing a delicious CHICKEN BBQ DINNER complete with chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, roll, and butter. We will also be supplying beverages and dessert. You can do take-out or stay and continue to visit. At 5:00 we will have the official welcome and announce the winners of the parade categories and the Largest Tree Contest. This is a great way to get together with family and friends where no one has to cook and no one has to do the dishes! Please note that tickets for the dinner must be purchased in advance. Download this form (or just write out the information) and send it along with payment to Wilmington OHW POB 78, Wilmington, 05363 before July 20th. Tickets will be available for pick-up during Registration at Memorial Hall or at the Dinner. You don't want to miss out on this one! 
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
8:30 to 11:00 Twin Valley Elementary School (New location and time as of 7/13) for a delicious Pancake Breakfast by the Deerfield Valley Rotary and a last chance to connect with old friends. Featuring VT maple syrup and breakfast meats. Donations accepted at the door. Celebrate Old Home Week while helping the Rotary Club with its fundraising efforts.
9:30 to 12:30 At the Old School. You'll be able to wander around the first floor and see how the Old School Enrichment Center is turning the old high school into a vibrant community center. The Old School will also be taking orders for inscribed bricks that will be installed at the front entrance and will support the continuing improvements. It will be your last chance to view Wilmington Wall and historical displays. If your bid was the highest for an item in the Silent Auction you will be able to take that home with you to enjoy in the years to come.
12:30 to 3:00 Pick up your entries at the Wilmington Wall and the Auction.
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Gatherings and Events taking place during Old Home Week that are not part of the Official Old Home Week Events.
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 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 6th - 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. Adjoining classes also welcome. 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.
