Weston’s Pop-Up University returns in March

Wilder Memorial Library has released the course schedule for its 2024 Weston Pop-Up University. Weston Pop-Up is a nonprofit that pops up annually to bring community members together for fun and interesting free classes throughout March.

This year, choose from more than a dozen classes for all ages, including How To See the Solar Eclipse, Tea & Calligraphy, Karaoke, Making Pasta and more.

“This year, Weston Pop-Up introduces a few brand new classes, such as Yoga for Kids with Michelle Bonang, and brings back perennial favorites, including Wine Tasting with Abby Lechthaler,” said Jessica Clapp, director of Wilder Memorial Library.

Weston Pop-Up University started in 2020 with the goal of bringing people together to learn, meet new friends and have some fun. Classes are taught by friends and neighbors in support of building a stronger community.

This year’s roster of instructors includes:

• Casey Junker Bailey, artist
• Bob Brandt, president, Weston Historical Society
• Michelle Bonang, occupational therapist and yoga teacher
• Rusty Davis, retired high school physics teacher
• Abby Lechthaler, co-owner, The Downtown Grocery and Gamebird
• Vivian Lepple, former paraeducator for deaf students in the state of New Jersey
• Vicky and Jim Linville, fly fishing experts
• Peter Miller, co-founder/co-leader, New Thought Vermont
• Fred Probst, deputy chief, Weston Volunteer Fire Department
• Robert Rubinsky, half of Kabaret Kaput; appeared off-Broadway as Bobby the middle-aged celebrity in his late night tell-all
• Linda Saarnijoki, retired high school English teacher
• John Wible, curator of mammals, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Penn.
• Michael Ehlenfeldt, chef, The Hub
• Carol MacLaury, gardener and crafter extraordinaire

“Weston Pop-Up has gained tremendous popularity since its inception in 2020,” said Clapp. “It’s something that people look forward to all winter long! The library is delighted to help make Weston Pop-Up happen this year. While Weston Pop-Up bears the fancy name ‘university,’ it’s really just a series of one-off classes about a wide variety of topics, from cooking to crafts to music to science, for adults and families alike.”

All classes are free and open to the public; because some courses have limited space, registration is required. Click here for more information about the classes and to sign up.