To be (dunked) or not to be... and a couple of other announcements!

How would you like to make a splash?

Jul 11, 2025

Good evening Norwich,

Today, I have a few announcements, one of which is the Norwich fair sponsored by the Norwich Lions club. This year’s fair will be held August 7 through August 10 and will be held at the Main Street Gazebo in Norwich, VT. Be assured there will be food, rides, music, games and more for you to enjoy.

There are only 26 days left before the start of the fair so mark your calendars.

I want to highlight one event at the fair that has become quite popular since it’s inception several years ago. What makes this event interesting is the competition that it generates among the participants. This event is sure to make a SPLASH however it does come with a warning as it may cause excessive laughter - “The Dunk Tank.” It’s not too late to get your name on the list or even to sign up a friend! The Dunkee who raises the most money wins a prize. It is a lot of fun to watch and on a hot August day and might be a cool thing to do. I have provided information that appeared in the List serv on this fun event and of course check out the Norwich Lions club website for any updates to the fair events:

Do you want to be dunked!
From: Norwich Lions Club Vermont <norwichvtlions@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400


It’s back at the Norwich Fair this year!

Raise the most money while in the tank and win a prize!

The Dunkee under age 18 raising the most money will win a $100 gift
certificate to Stateline Sports.

The Dunkee age 18+ raising the most money will win a gift certificate
for two dinners at the Norwich Inn.

If you would like to dunked this please sign up with the link or
contact the Norwich Lions Club.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4DA9AB2BA20-55041970-norwich#

Email us at: norwichvtlions@gmail.com with any questions.

The sign ups are filling up fast so sign up now!

Lion Kyle
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On behalf on the Norwich Lions Club

Here are the Music bands that will be playing at the fair and the dates Aug 7- Aug 11

Thursday - late afternoon/evening - Tuck’s Rock Dojo

Friday- 7-9pm- Rob Oxford Band

Saturday-7-9pm - The Flames

Sunday- 1:30- 3:30 pm- Social Mycelium

Prices for the rides will be:

(No credit cards ,however there will be an ATM machine available on the fairgrounds)

$25 for wristbands on select days
$30 for a sheet of 40 tickets (75 cents per ticket)
$25 for a sheet of 25 tickets
Single tickets are $1 each

The following rides require 3 tickets each: Slide, Funhouse, Dizzy Dragon, Farm Tractor, Bee, Quad Runner, and Train.

The following rides require 4 tickets each: Tornado and Sizzler.

The following ride requires 5 tickets: Zipper.

Check the Norwich Lions club website for any updates

Beaver Meadow chapel is a happening place!

Here is a just a sampling of what will be happening there over the next few months. It just might be appealing to you so take a moment to read the rest of this recent posting that appeared in the list serv this week.

The chapel after having the outside building completely painted and the Chimmey repairs done is ready to host some events. See events calendar below:

New paint job

And new chimney work

And here are some upcoming events

On July 20 at 3 pm Ford Daley and Paul Barker will sing old time favorites. Come and listen or singalong with them. Light refreshments will follow their performance.

On August 17 at 3 pm Rabbi Mark Melamut from Upper Valley Jewish Community at Roth Center will be leading worship. He will be bringing some Jewish items with him and explain symbolism represented by these items.

On September 21 at 3 pm Rev Johnathan Hauze from the Norwich Congregational Church will be leading worship.

On October 19 at 3 pm Rev Dick Hodge from the Fairlee Community Church of Christ will led worship.

Last year the Wrensong choir performed to a packed house and again will be at the Chapel.

Next email will have further events as well as date for Wrensong performance.

The chapel has reduced its reserve fund to pay for the painting and chimney work so any contributions would be most appreciated. You can make checks payable to Beaver Meadow Chapel and mail to Donna Wheeler, Treasurer, 3322 Beaver Meadow Road, Sharon, Vermont 05065.

Also please check out The Beaver Meadow Cemetary that has had major maintenance led by Jayn Keller and the community. Angus Anderson re did a wall. You can read all about that story here by clicking on the blue read full story link just beneath this cemetery photo.

Don't forget to attend the pizza party on the last Friday of the month at The Beaver Meadow Schoolhouse led by Alex Gottlieb and his wife Sonia with Sonia Swierkczynski making the sauce. It's a wonderful party with great food and conversation.

What a great community Beaver Meadow is.

Please mark your calendar for all the upcoming events. Looking forward to see you at the chapel or school house.

Email me at phwcpa@aol.com or call 802 649 1626 if you have any questions.

Donna Wheeler, Secretary