Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
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Suffield travelers turn their backs on the view of Lake Garda and the looming Dolomite Mountains in northern Italy for their portrait with The Suffield Observer.
Organizations
SFES Gala Rocked!
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The Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools hosted Fire and Ice, a rollicking fundraiser on Saturday, March 23, at the Sheraton Hotel at Bradley. With WMAS radio personality Chris Kellogg doubling as both disc jockey and auctioneer, the party goers danced the night away after getting down to the business of raising $35,000 for the Suffield Public Schools. The dinner dance auction included silent auction, and featured mobile bidding for the first time. Being able to vote with your phone and getting notices when you had been outbid resulted in spirited competition among the participants, especially on some of the more popular items. Auction items ranged from the reasonably priced to big ticket items. From homemade soup to a hayride picnic to Legends seats at Yankee Stadium with a night on the town in New York, to original art, there was something for everyone. A special feature of every SFES auction is “Raise the Paddle,” wherein guests are asked to underwrite a specific expensive grant.
Organizations
Pack 266 Cubs Cross Over
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When Cub Scouts complete their career in the early years of the overall Scout program, those who want to continue – and almost all of them do – “cross over” to become Boy Scouts in a very nice ceremony held in the Cub Pack’s annual Blue & Gold Banquet.
Organizations
Girl Scouts Get Their Day
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As part of the Selectmen’s meeting on March 6, First Selectman Melissa Mack proclaims that March 12, 2019, was to be Girl Scout Day.
Government/Town
Senior Center & Mini Bus News
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First Selectman, Melissa Mack, will proclaim May 2019 to be Older Americans Month during the first Board of Selectmen meeting in May!
Government/Town
Healthy After-School Snack Program was a Hit!
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Learning how to make delicious recipes that are quick, healthy, inexpensive and fun to prepare is a specialty of the very talented Michelle Mattia – Registered Dietitian of the Enfield ShopRite that has partnered with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department once again.
Government/Town
Parks & Rec News
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March 20, the first day of spring, is a date I look forward to every year with much anticipation. That day brings with it renewed energy and hope for nicer weather around town. Usually, it has been about four months since many of us were able to enjoy warmer weather, work in the yard or just get out for a walk. Every day I see more and more people out walking by my office on Mountain Road, playing in the parks and enjoying spring sport; people seem to have just a bit more cheer! Be sure to get out and enjoy all that Suffield has to offer.
Organizations
May Market Coming
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The Garden Club’s Market this year will be held on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Phelps-Hatheway House Barn in Suffield. Admission is free!
Organizations
SGC Business Meeting
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The Suffield Garden Club will hold a meeting on Monday, May 6, at 11:45 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall. Coffee, tea and a light lunch will precede our annual business meeting. All who are interested are welcome to attend.
