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Our Polish Heritage

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If you are of Polish descent and attending college this fall, you may be eligible for a $1000 scholarship! The Polish American Journal Foundation (PAJF) is a non-profit organization that promotes Polish and Polish American culture and traditions across the country. To receive the scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year, an application must be submitted no later than July 31. Graduate or undergraduate students in any career field may apply. In addition to being of Polish descent, applicants will be expected to describe involvement with the Polish community – past, present or future.

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Soles 4 Souls

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Got some gently used shoes, sneakers or sandals? The Suffield Woman’s Club wants them! Members of the SWC will be in the parking lot of Highland Park Market on Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. collecting your new or gently loved shoes. 

These shoes can help lift people out of poverty. Your items will be a gift to those in need, here and around the globe through Soles4Souls.org. Help us reach our goal of 1000 pairs of shoes!

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Clothing from the Attic Shown at the King House

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This summer the Suffield Historical Society is displaying a new exhibit at its King House Museum entitled “Clothing  From the Attic.” Professionally mounted by consultant Stacey Danielson with help from summer intern Myra Edmonds, a student of fashion history and design at NYU, the exhibit highlights some of the best pieces of a collection which has been in storage for many years. All the items were donated (and presumably worn) by Suffield residents, the great majority from Minnie Ringland of West Suffield in 1985. Visitors will see a wide sampling of items from two centuries, including nightwear, children’s dresses, everyday house dresses, afternoon and evening dress as well as various accessories. The items are spread throughout the museum and lend the house a lived-in look.

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Annual Farm Fest Weekend at Hilltop Farm

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It’s time that FOFAH begins the preparation of Hilltop Farm to host Farm Fest weekend with a dinner on Saturday and an agricultural festival on Monday, Labor Day. The Annual Harvest Dinner & Silent Auction is scheduled for Saturday, August 31. Dinner under the tent with friends and neighbors is a wonderful way to mark the beginning of autumn. The Silent Auction will offer a variety of food and beverages. This event is FOFAH’s primary fundraising event.

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Summer Programs at Hilltop Farm by FOFAH

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There are a variety of new programs along with several familiar nature programs this summer at Hilltop Farm. These programs are designed to promote wellness and an understanding of the natural world. Check hilltopfarmsuffield.org/programs For details and prices, See you at Hilltop! Yoga at the Farm 

Sunday Yoga 9 a.m. weekly to September 29. All ages.

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Hundreds Stomp for Alex

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Alex Scott is gone, a victim of childhood cancer. But her lemonade stands live on, raising funds to fight that vicious adversary, and a group of dedicated local women called Driving for a Cure held an event in Suffield on May 18 to support the cause. This year Driving for a Cure sponsored a Texas-style hoedown called Stomp Out Cancer. Like the first Stomp last year, a good crowd gathered at the Hatheway House Barn. Among those attending were Alex’s mother, Liz Smith, from Enfield, and Alex’s aunt, Sue Flynn of Suffield.

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Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarships and Golf Tournament

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The Suffield Athletic Hall of Fame (SAHOF) is pleased to announce that the recipients of their 2019 scholarships are Sophie Lupone and Evan Mankouski. Each year since 2009, SAHOF has awarded scholarships to local student-athletes who are graduating seniors attending Suffield High School, or are residents of Suffield attending Suffield Academy. Sophie and Evan were both excellent students at Suffield High School who met the scholarship criteria, which includes treating people fairly, showing respect for everyone and displaying sportsmanship on the playing fields. To raise funds for these scholarships, as well as to help to defray the cost of the Hall of Fame induction ceremony that honors Suffield’s finest athletes and coaches, SAHOF will be holding the Fran Aniello Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 5. Fran passed away in 2015 after over 30 years as a basketball/golf/soccer coach and Athletic Director at Suffield High School.