History
Cigar Silk Ribbons: A Collecting Mania
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Cigar smoking became popular in the United States after the Revolutionary War and was wildly popular during the Civil War. Think of the photographs of Ulysses S. Grant chomping on a cigar.
Government/Town
Where to Find Updates on the Coronavirus
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Please encourage all to sign up for Emergency notifications through CTAlert and for Town News via the website or by liking us on Facebook.
Director’s Corner
“Nothing to Fear”
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When I tell people that I grew up in the Bahamas, I’m often asked “What are you doing up here?” Naturally, this conjures images of sunny beaches and blue waters.
Organizations
Enfield Loaves & Fishes to Serve Meals Outside Only in Brown Bags
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Soup Kitchen to Continue Operations During Worldwide COVID-19 Crisis
Churches
First Church Events
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All events below are tentative and will be determined as we continue to learn new information regarding the best and safest choices for community gatherings in response to COVID-19.
Organizations
Commemorating Colonial Slavery
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The Suffield Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 7PM in the auditorium of the Kent Memorial Library. Bill Sullivan’s American Studies students from Suffield Academy will present their discoveries about public history, which they conducted this winter to support the town’s 350th anniversary.
Library
Important Kent Memorial Library Update 03/16/2020 – Full Closure
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Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, The Kent Memorial Library will be closed to the public until further notice. Given developments over the weekend, and recommendations from the CDC and North Central District Health Department, we will not be providing our Express Pick Up service at this time.
Parks and Rec
Follow Through!
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February concluded our youth basketball season with Suffield Parks and Recreation. As my first season of basketball comes to a close, I am very thankful to be able to have worked with so many dedicated volunteers, staff and coaches.
Organizations
Polish Heritage Meeting Canceled
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On March 12, First Selectman Mack announced that meeting rooms in emergency services facilities would be suspended until further notice. Therefore, the April 1 meeting of the Polish Heritage Society scheduled to be held in the Suffield Ambulance Center has been canceled.
Organizations
Autism and Employment
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Dr. James Loomis, Director of Adult Services at The Center for Children with Special Needs addressed employment challenges for young adults with Aspergers/Autism Spectrum Disorder at Kent Memorial Library in Suffield on February 25.