Calendar

 

Date Item
Month of June KML exhibits contemporary paintings by West Warren artist Terrence J. Kiernanthe in the William Pinney Gallery. Regular KML hours, Pinney Gallery, w/Suffield Arts Council.
Thru Nov 1 Seasons of Change Art Exhibit: Laurie Tavino and Ray Pioggia – Sunday afternoons, Phelps-Hatheway visitors center. Nature-inspired works.
Wed, Jun 3 Atrium Grand Reopening – 6 p.m., at Suffield Kent Memorial Library. Celebrate the renovated space. Light refreshments will be served.
Fri, June 5 First Selectman Coffee Hour – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Cafe Barista, 66 N. Main. 10% discount on your drink order.
Fri, June 5 English High Tea – 1 – 3 p.m. at the Suffield Senior Center. Only 60 seats available. Tickets go on sale May 1st. See Terry or Bethany to sign up.
Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 Freedom 250 Mobile Museum – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Parked at Suffield High School. an immersive experience during the early stages of America’s birth. Hosted by the Suffield VFW.
Fri, Jun 5 Declaration of Independence & Revolutionary History Exhibit – 6 to 7:30 p.m., Phelps-Hatheway Barn. Revolutionary refreshments. Student designed exhibits.
Sat, June 6 Veterans Breakfast – 9 to 11 a.m. All Veterans and family members are welcome. At the VFW Hall, 972 Sheldon St., West Suffield.
Sat, Jun 6 130th Birthday Party for the Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the DAR! 9:30 a.m. on middle green near the DAR rock, followed by tours of the Old Cemetery. Free.
Sat, Jun 6 Book Collection for the Annual Library Book Sale – 9:30 to noon. Drive up to the Mary Anne Zak entrance where volunteers will help you.
Sat, Jun 6 CT Trails Day: Stories of Freedom-Suffield’s Black History Walking Tour – 10 a.m. to noon. Free, but advance registration is required at ctlandmarks.org.
Sat, Jun 6 Picnic in the Park – 1 to 3 p.m., Sunrise Park. Trails, trees and America’s 250th Anniversary. Bring your lunch, beverages and ice cream to be provided. $5 per person $10 per family.
Sat, Jun 6 Tree naming ceremony – 1:30 p.m. at Sunrise Park. Trees for Suffield celebrates the lives of two residents who made lasting impacts on Suffield.
Sun, Jun 7 Trail Walk – 2 p.m. at the Alcorn preserve on Mountain Road, opposite Phelps Road. The walk will take us on the New England Trail north toward Mass. www.suffieldlandconservancy.org.
Thur, Jun 11 Meet the Artist reception with Terrence J. Kiernan – 6 to 8 p.m. in the Pinney gallery at KML w/Suffield Arts Council.
Sat, Jun 13 CT Open House Day at the King House Museum & Barn – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.
Sat, Jun 13 Tag Sale on the lawn at Academy Hall – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1499 Mountain Road, West Suffield. Benefit for The Suffield Historical Society.
Sat, Jun 13 Grand Opening at Academy Hall – 1 to 4 p.m., The Suffield Historical Society’s Second Location. America 250 exhibits featuring the Suffield Pharmacy Collection.
Sun, Jun 14 Phelps-Hatheway House Open Tour Days – 1 – 4 p.m., Tours on the hour; last tour departs one hour before closing. $16 adult, $12 senior or student, $5 child. WWW.CTlandmarks.org
Wed, Jun 17 Annual Meeting of the Suffield Historical Society -7 p.m. At Academy Hall, 1499 Mountain Rd, West Suffield. Followed by a presentation at 7:70 p.m.
Wed, Jun 17 Tories, Spies, and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut – 7:30 p.m., In-person at Academy Hall, 1499 Mountain Rd. Presented by CT Museum of History.
Thur, Jun 18 Books & Beyond with Janelle Brown author of What Kind of Paradise – 7 p.m. via Zoom. Register at Suffield-Library.org.
Thur, Jun 18 America 250: Revolutionary Libations – 6:30 p.m., at 3 Figs Restaurant. Advance registration is required and will open June 4th at www.suffield-library.org.
Fri, Jun 19 Juneteenth Holiday – government offices will be closed
Fri, June 19 First Selectman Coffee Hour – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Cafe Barista, 66 N. Main. 10% discount on your drink order.
Fri, June 19 Concert Featuring The Satinwood Band with Rainy Day People – 7:30 p.m. In the barn at Hilltop. Please visit enfieldsafeharbor.org or 860-830-7142 for more information.
Sat, Jun 20 Suffield Farmers Market – 9 a.m. til noon. Suffield town green south. Locally grown produce and crafts. Every Saturday through the end of September.
Sat, Jun 20 Suffield Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest – 9 a.m. to noon. Theme is Red, White and Suffield. Prizes for youth, teen and adult. Register at Suffieldrec.com.
Sat & Sun, Jun 20 & 21 Vintage Base Ball Tournament – New England Festival – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Stroh Field at Hilltop Farm, 1616 Mapleton Ave, Route 159.
Sat, Jun 20 American Revolution Travel Exhibit om loan from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History – 1 to 4 p.m., AttAcademy Hall, 1499 Mountain Rd.
Sun, Jun 21 Fathers Day
Thur, Jun 25 America 250: Revolutionary Libations- 6:30 p.m., at 3 Figs Restaurant. Advance registration is required and will open June 4th at www.suffield-library.org.
Thur Jun 25 to Sat, Jun 27 Suffield Summer Fair – Thurs & Fri 5 to 9 p.m., Sat noon to 10 p.m. Live music, rides & games. Fireworks on Saturday!
Sat, Jun 27 Sustainable Suffield Repair Café – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center. What do you need fixed? Also collecting used athletic sneakers for recycling. (pg 8)
Sat, Jun 27 Stories of Brave Revolutionary War Era Potters – 1 p.m. at 880 Burbank St., Suffield. Make & take home a pinch pot. (Reservation at rsvphistory@gmail.com. $5 admission. pg 14)
Sat, Jun 27 Junteenth celebration – 2:30 to 5:00 p.m., Third Baptist Church, 188 Kent Ave. Join us for a potluck celebration as we commemorate Juneteenth. (pg 9)
Sat, Jun 27 Firefly Walk – 9 p.m. South Grand property, The access road is just before the house at 1466 South Grand as you head south. www.suffieldlandconservancy.org.
Sun, Jun 28 Connecticut Historic Gardens Day – 9 a.m to 4 p.m., Phelps-Hatheway Gardens, parterre garden designed by landscape architect Mary Wells Edwards. Free.
Sun, Jun 28 Experience a journey through automotive history at the Annual Vintage Car Show at the historic Hilltop Farm in Suffield, CT. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fri, July 3 First Selectman Coffee Hour – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Cafe Barista, 66 N. Main. 10% discount on your drink order.
Sat, Jul 4 4th of July Boat Parade – 3 p.m. concert, 5 p.m. parade. Gather at Babb’s Beach, float up or park. (Rain date Sun, July 5). w/Citizens Restoring Congamond. Free
Tue, Jul 7 Ice Cream Social – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on the lawn at The King House Museum. With the Suffield Historical Society. Rain date July 9. Free.
Wed, Jul 8 Concerts on the Green – The 1220 Band 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fri, Jul 10 Suffield Night at the Hartford Yard Goats vs The Binghamton Rumble Ponies – Gates open at 5:30, game at 7:10 p.m. Tickets at suffieldrec.com.
Sat, Jul 11 Outdoor Movie Night – Wicked (starts at dusk – approximately 8:15 p.m.) – On middle green.
Sun, Jul 12 Phelps-Hatheway House Open Tour Days – 1 – 4 p.m., Tours on the hour; last tour departs one hour before closing. $16 adult, $12 senior or student, $5 child. WWW.CTlandmarks.org
Wed, Jul 15 Concerts on the Green – The Tom Ingram Band 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sat, Jul 18 Outdoor Movie Night – Ghostbusters (starts at dusk – approximately 8:15 p.m.) – On middle green.
Wed, Jul 22 Concerts on the Green – Eras, a Taylor Swift Tribute, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sat, Jul 25 Outdoor Movie Night – Top Gun (starts at dusk – approximately 8:15 p.m.) – On middle green.
Sat, Aug 1 Vintage Base Ball – The Westfield Wheelmen vs. Wethersfield Red Onion, 11 a.m., on Stroh Field at Hilltop Farm, 1616 Mapleton Ave, Route 159.
Sat, Jul 11 Outdoor Movie Night – Wicked for Good (starts at dusk – approximately 8:15 p.m.) – On middle green.
Wed, Aug 6 Concerts on the Green – The Falcons, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thur, Aug 6 Glitz, Glamour and Games – Party in the USA (activities for all ages) – 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Senior Center. Register at SuffieldRec.com. $10, age 2 and under free.
Sun, Aug 9 Phelps-Hatheway House Open Tour Days – 1 – 4 p.m., Tours on the hour; last tour departs one hour before closing. $16 adult, $12 senior or student, $5 child. WWW.CTlandmarks.org
Fri, Aug 14 35th Annual Glenn T. Packard Memorial Golf Tournament, 8 a.m at the Crestview Country Club. Benefits student athletes and the community.
Fri, Aug 14 to Sun, Aug 16 Hartford County 4H Fair – Fri & Sat 8 a.m to 9:30 p.m., Sun, 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Livestock shows, children’s activities, and entertainment.
Fri, Sept 11 Tunnel to Towers Gold Tournament at St. Anne’s Country Club. Please call Dave Shute at 413-896-1122 or Ray Dalrymple at 860-668-7711 for information.
Sun, Sept 13 Phelps-Hatheway House Open Tour Days – 1 – 4 p.m., Tours on the hour; last tour departs one hour before closing. $16 adult, $12 senior or student, $5 child. WWW.CTlandmarks.org
Thur, Oct 1 Suffield Reads Kwame! Let’s celebrate the first Suffield Reads Project with Kwame Alexander himself! Registration for tickets will open in September.
Sun, Oct 11 Phelps-Hatheway House Open Tour Days – 1 – 4 p.m., Tours on the hour; last tour departs one hour before closing. $16 adult, $12 senior or student, $5 child. WWW.CTlandmarks.org
Sat, Oct 17 SHS Class of 1966, 60th Reunion – 5 to 9 p.m. at Three Figs. Contact Elaine Reed at escott05@hotmail.com or Judy Perry at judithhperry@gmail.com.
Thur, Oct 22 Books & Beyond with Annie Hartnett, author of The Road to Tender Hearts – 7 p.m. via Zoom. Register at Suffield-Library.org.

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