The flowering quince and forsythia at Newbury Bed and Breakfast have have been spectacular.
Cedar Waxwings Visit Rugby
Butch and Cheryl Hodgkins were surprised on Sunday by 40 to 50 beautiful Cedar Waxwings stopping by for lunch in one of their cedar trees at Onderdonk Cottage. Cheryl wrote “Its fondness for the small cones of the eastern red cedar give this bird its common name. The birds are very colorful, with yellow tips on their tail, crests on their head, and black masks. They were probably on their migratory trip back to Canada. They are considered a songbird.” They were able to take this photo with a small camera through their front window.
English Country Dancing on Friday
Eric Wilson says there will be English Country Dancing this Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Friendly House. Vi Biehl and Eric will fill in as leaders for the evening.
Workshops This Weekend
Judy Zugish will be holding two interesting workshops this weekend with instruction about building trellises.
Saturday, April 4, she will be teaching how to construct a Victorian Rugby style natural woven plant trellis. You can learn to construct your own custom trellis from Rugby plants, vines and branches, similar to early Rugby styles.The workshop on Sunday, April 5, involves building a Victorian circle natural woven plant trellis. Learn to weave two circle support custom trellises from Rugby plants, vines & branches in documented Victorian style.
These classes are suitable for all who enjoy outdoor projects with hand tools. Each class is from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern. The fee is $70 for one class or $120 for both classes.
The photo shows student weaver Gayle Minor admiring the baskets at Beth Hester’s Nantucket Baskets class on Sunday.
Good Friday Service Announced
A Good Friday worship service will be held at Christ Church on Good Friday, April 10, at 5:00 p.m., according to Peter Keese. All are welcome.
Birthdays
April 2 - Carman Roberson
April 3 - Luke Martin
April 4 - Tom Howell and Judy Newport
April 5 - Anna Joyce Walton Herr
April 6 - Lavonne Gibbs and Cynthia Johnson
Calendar of Events
April 3 – English Country Dancing - 7:30 p.m. Eastern at the Friendly House. Bob and Mary will be away and Vi and Eric will take their places as leaders for the evening.
April 4 – Community Potluck – 7:00 p.m. Eastern at the Friendly House
April 3 – English Country Dancing - 7:30 p.m. Eastern at the Friendly House. Bob and Mary will be away and Vi and Eric will take their places as leaders for the evening.
April 4 – Community Potluck – 7:00 p.m. Eastern at the Friendly House
April 10 – Good Friday Service - 5:00 p.m. Eastern at Christ Church
April 10 – History Night – 7:00 p.m. Eastern at the Friendly House
April 18 – Excursion to Elk Viewing at Hatfield Knob Tower sponsored by Big South Fork Chapter of TTA. Meet at the Harrow Road Café at 3:30 p.m. Eastern to carpool to the wildlife area. The drive is about an hour and a half so we hope to arrive around 5:00 p.m. about the time for the elk to come out and feed. AWD or 4WD vehicles are needed for the carpool. To register contact Rick Murphy by email at rickmurphy1@aol.com or by phone 423-319-7842.
Exercise Group – Monday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Eastern at the Friendly House
Quilters Group - Wed. and Sat. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern at the Friendly House
Nature Notes
By Linda Konig
Another week of observing Spring's unfolding, another week of "firsts."
Sunday, March 22 - This afternoon brought the first carpenter bee buzzing about, looking for a likely spot to build her tunnel in which she'll lay her eggs.
Monday, March 23 - The purple martins have returned from Central America to their houses at the four-way stop at Allardt. Saw the first common purple violet in my yard.
Tuesday, March 24 - Teresa Coker and I picked "creasy" greens in a cornfield. She cooked them, and they were delicious and a spring tonic.
Wednesday, March 25 - Glimpsed some Cypress Spurge blooming on Brewstertown Road. Found first bluets in the 'island" in front of Laurel Dale Cemetery. The tiny bluets always appear before the regular bluets and are actually pink-lavender instead of blue, have a red-violet throat. The first Dutchman's Breeches are blooming in one of the wildflower beds at the Lindens.
Thursday, March 26 - Went to Frozen Head State Park and found Halberd-Leaf Yellow Violets, Rue Anemone, Star Chickweed, and Spring Beauties on one of the trails. Myriads of Trout Lilly leaves, etc. Also saw three different millipedes in broad daylight! The extreme wetness must be bringing them out. Sweet Betsy trillium blooming in my own backyard.
April 10 – History Night – 7:00 p.m. Eastern at the Friendly House
April 18 – Excursion to Elk Viewing at Hatfield Knob Tower sponsored by Big South Fork Chapter of TTA. Meet at the Harrow Road Café at 3:30 p.m. Eastern to carpool to the wildlife area. The drive is about an hour and a half so we hope to arrive around 5:00 p.m. about the time for the elk to come out and feed. AWD or 4WD vehicles are needed for the carpool. To register contact Rick Murphy by email at rickmurphy1@aol.com or by phone 423-319-7842.
Exercise Group – Monday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Eastern at the Friendly House
Quilters Group - Wed. and Sat. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern at the Friendly House
Nature Notes
By Linda Konig
Another week of observing Spring's unfolding, another week of "firsts."
Sunday, March 22 - This afternoon brought the first carpenter bee buzzing about, looking for a likely spot to build her tunnel in which she'll lay her eggs.
Monday, March 23 - The purple martins have returned from Central America to their houses at the four-way stop at Allardt. Saw the first common purple violet in my yard.
Tuesday, March 24 - Teresa Coker and I picked "creasy" greens in a cornfield. She cooked them, and they were delicious and a spring tonic.
Wednesday, March 25 - Glimpsed some Cypress Spurge blooming on Brewstertown Road. Found first bluets in the 'island" in front of Laurel Dale Cemetery. The tiny bluets always appear before the regular bluets and are actually pink-lavender instead of blue, have a red-violet throat. The first Dutchman's Breeches are blooming in one of the wildflower beds at the Lindens.
Thursday, March 26 - Went to Frozen Head State Park and found Halberd-Leaf Yellow Violets, Rue Anemone, Star Chickweed, and Spring Beauties on one of the trails. Myriads of Trout Lilly leaves, etc. Also saw three different millipedes in broad daylight! The extreme wetness must be bringing them out. Sweet Betsy trillium blooming in my own backyard.
Friday, March 27 - Early Meadow Rue starting to bloom against front porch at The Lindens. Field Mustard starting to bloom in fields and pastures.
Saturday, March 28 - Quaker Ladies (larger bluets) and Indian Strawberry flowering in churchyard. Caught a glimpse of a fox squirrel on the park road going down to Brewster Bridge. Found Solitary Pussytoes and Plaintain - Leaf Pussytoes near Laurel Dale cemetery.
HRI Workshops
(For more details about workshops go to Historic Rugby Website at historicrugby.org)
April 4 - Natural Woven Plant Trellis – Victorian Rugby Style (New) 10 am–5 pm Instructor: Judy Zugish
April 4 - Natural Woven Plant Trellis – Victorian Rugby Style (New) 10 am–5 pm Instructor: Judy Zugish
April 5 - Natural Woven Plant Trellis - Victorian Circle (New) 10 am–5 pm Instructor: Judy Zugish
April 11 – It’s Spring Wildflower Time! 9 am–5 pm Instructor: Jack Carman
April 18 - String Pieced Quilting (New) 10 am–5 pm Instructor: Joyce Lantz
April 25 - Tennessee’s Frogs and Toads Throughout the Year (New) 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Instructor: Bob English
May 2 - Bark Basketry (New) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Fuzzy Orange
May 2 - Bark Basketry (New) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Fuzzy Orange
TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS: Call (423) 628-2441 or Toll-Free 1-888-214-3400 Lodging is available at Historic Rugby with a 10% discount to all workshop participants.
This Week's Editor: Rick Murphy
