Organizations
17-Month Calendar Celebrates Community Service Organizations
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350th anniversary calendar available at town events and at the Kent Memorial Library
Organizations
Flowers and the Joy of Photographing Them
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The Suffield Garden Club will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, October 7 at 11:45 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall.
Organizations
SFES Psychic Fundraiser
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The Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools is holding a fundraiser with well-known psychic, Gary McKinstry. The event will take place on Thursday, November 7 at 7 p.m. at the Season’s Restaurant at Suffield by the River, 7 Canal Road in Suffield.
Organizations
SGC Deupree Grant
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Four new native trees were planted on the Town greens by the Suffield Garden Club this summer. The two sugar maples, an oak, and a crabapple tree were paid for with a grant from the Deupree Family Foundation in honor of former club member Nikki Deupree.
Government/Town
Parks & Rec News
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Often times, I get the question “What do you do for work?”. By saying that I am the Director of Parks and Recreation in Suffield, Connecticut, most people respond, “that’s nice”, thinking of youth sports, summer camps, arts & crafts and maybe some staff dressed in matching shirts and khaki shorts working with kids.
People/Business
“I Pledge Allegiance . . .”
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The whole Pledge is written carefully on the white stripes of the big flag Celine Zaczynski painted on canvas and hung on the barn behind her house near the end of South Main Street. The flag can be glimpsed by north-bound drivers on South Main, but this photo was taken from Limric Lane.
Organizations
Harvest Dinner Satisfies
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Bill Moncrief looks in awe at the impressive roast being carved by a chef from Chez Josef, who catered the well-attended Harvest Dinner hosted by the Friends of the Farm at Hilltop on August 31.
Government/Town
Senior Center & Mini Bus News
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AARP Driving Refresher Course: October 15 8:30 a.m.–noon.
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
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The Lamberti family made the long, last-stage climb to this famous spot to view the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, seen here behind them. Posed with the Observer are, from the left, Marcella, Dad Mike, Mom Monica, and Jake.
Farming/Nature
Scenes from Suffield
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Looking south down the Connecticut River from the Windsor Locks Canal Bike Trail, a beautiful spot to walk, bike, bird-watch or sit on one of the many benches and enjoy the view.