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What’s Happening at the EAA this Month?
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School Supply Collection Needs Your Help:
We are already starting to collect for the “Return-to-School Backpack Program” to assist low-income school age children in Suffield. Spiral notebooks, one-inch three-ring binders, pencils, pens, calculators, ear buds, page dividers, rulers, glue sticks, glue, erasers, pencil sharpeners, highlighters, scissors, index cards, folders, ruled paper, and pencil pouches are needed. Monetary donations are also welcome! If you can help, please drop off your donations by August 13, to the EAA, located at 450 South Street in Suffield. Rental Rebate Program for Elderly & Disabled Residents:
State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits.
Organizations
Planting Flowers at the Monument
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Members of the Suffield Garden Club pause for a portrait as they plant flowers at the Soldier’s Monument on the Green May 24 in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend.
Suffield Garden Club
Cute Critters, But . . .
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Rabbits are cute critters but they certainly can, and frequently do, create havoc in a garden. A gardener may need to be proactive in deterring these small mammals from gnawing on tender and not-so-tender plants.
Farming/Nature
Along the Trail
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Framed by lush greenery, this summer scene by the trail invites one to stop, reflect and enjoy.
People/Business
Picnic was Rainy but Great
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On a rainy Sunday in the crowded Sportsmen’s cabin during the annual picnic for Cpl. Steve Bixler, USMC, Kevin Goff and his grandchild, along with an unidentified youngster, examine some of the display material about Steve’s short, heroic career.
Organizations
Polish Heritage Society
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The Polish Heritage Society (PHS) will not meet in July or August but there are several things going on behind the scenes that may be of interest. Monthly meetings of the Polish Heritage Society will resume on Wednesday, September 5 at 10 a.m.
This past spring several members of the PHS created a small Polish Heritage exhibit at the library. A second display to celebrate Polish Heritage Month will be set up in October. Do you have any Polish items to loan to the exhibit? As a subcommittee of the Suffield Historical Society, the PHS will share their booth during Suffield on the Green, September 8 and 9.
Parks and Rec
Staff Welcomes New Chief
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Posing in front of their Town Hall Annex office are new Parks & Rec Director Peter Leclerc and his staff. From the left: Director Leclerc, Special Programs Coordinator Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Recreation Supervisor Cindy Fisher and Registration Clerk Pam Cocca.
Parks and Rec
Sign Up for Summer Fun!
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Looking for great programs for your family to make this summer the best ever? You don’t have to travel far to make the most beautiful memories.
People/Business
Event Helps Alex ‘Stomp Out Cancer’
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Chilly rain didn’t stop guests from attending the Stomp Out Cancer fundraiser on May 19.