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Farmer’s Market Begins

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Suffield’s Farmers Market begins its 2018 summer season on Saturday, June 16. We have a number of familiar vendors that return each year to provide a wide assortment of locally grown fresh fruits, produce and hand crafted products. Our returning vendors are Cupola Hollow, Merry Mite Wild Gardens, Easy Pickins, Maplewood Farms and Bielonko Farms. We have some new vendors coming on board, so check our web site for more details. Kent Library will be “popping up” at the Farmer’s Market with kids activities and items to check out on June 30, July 14 and 28 and August 11 and 25. This season we will have visors, bags and farm boxes for the children and materials for them to take a plant home to make them a special part of the Farmer’s Market experience.

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Free Cancer Educational Seminar

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Survivor Journeys™, a nonprofit organization offering support for cancer patients, survivors, their caregivers and families, is offering a free seminar entitled Cancer Survivorship 101—What Happens Next? at Max’s Tavern’s Julian Appleton Room at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield on Saturday, June 9 at 8 a.m.

Natasha Verma, an award-winning film director, philanthropist, television reporter/anchor at NBC Boston, and cancer survivor will be the keynote speaker. In addition a taped message from Hoda Kotb of the Today Show will be played at the session. The morning will begin with a continental breakfast followed by presentations by experts in their respective fields. In addition to the introduction and survivorship offerings by Dr. Jay Burton, Founder and President of Survivor Journeys™, topics will include the late effects of cancer treatment, anxiety and fear of recurrence, fatigue and sleep, nutrition issues, exercise and rehabilitation, and disability law as it regards cancer patients.

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Beauty and the Beast Auditions

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The Opera House Players are seeking a cast of all ages for Beauty and the Beast. Auditions will be held at the Broad Brook Opera House, 107 Main Street, Broad Brook Conn. Schedules:

Children’s Auditions (Age 10-15)

Sunday June 10 at 4 p.m.

Please be prompt as we will begin with a dance call and will finish with some readings and singing. Adult Auditions (Age 16+)

Sunday, June 10 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, June 12 at 7 p.m.

Please be prepared to stick around after your initial audition is finished. A dance call will be held following the cold readings.

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EAA News

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What’s happening at the EAA this Month? Rental Rebate Program for Elderly & Disabled Kicks Off Another Year

State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room, or living in cooperative housing may be eligible for this program. The EAA is now taking applications for the CT Renter’s Rebate program. Call the EAA for more information!

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Athletic Hall of Fame Seeking Board Members

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The Suffield Athletic Hall Of Fame honors both individual and team athletic excellence, and since its inception in 2001, it has recognized the athletic achievements of 64 individuals and 9 teams from Suffield. The accomplishments and credentials of the honorees are exceptional, and their stories and accolades are impressively on display in the main hallway at Suffield High School. In order to continue the important function of this organization, new members are periodically invited to join. Therefore, at this time we are seeking three to five new members who would be interested in contributing to this important civic organization and continuing with tradition of recognizing athletic excellence and accomplishments in Suffield. The only requirement for membership is an interest in the goal of this organization: to recognize individuals and teams who have demonstrated athletic excellence or made significant contributions to athletics in Suffield.

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Horticulture Highlights from the Suffield Garden Club

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Summertime Blues

According to the knowledgeable experts at Birds & Blooms, in a 2015 poll more than one-third of people surveyed around the world chose blue flowers as their favorite. Yellows, pinks and oranges bloom everywhere you look, but regal blue blossoms aren’t quite so prevalent. To me, that makes summertime blues all the more special. Blues look spectacular when paired with pink or yellow blooms. For real color punch, add orange. You will find orange across from blue on the color wheel, creating a complementary relationship.

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Polish Heritage Society Meeting

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The June meeting of the Polish Heritage Society will be held on June 6, at 10 a.m. at the Suffield Ambulance Center. Sara Zak will discuss “The Polish Declaration of Admiration and Friendship for the United States of America.” This 111-volume “Birthday Card” was sent from Poland to the United States in 1926 to recognize our 150th anniversary of independence. Signed by political and cultural leaders as well as more than five million school students and their teachers, this document conveys Poland’s appreciation for U.S. support during their fight for independence.

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Suffield’s Past in Photographs

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Curator Lester Smith and Trustee Anne Borg will host their annual picture show at the Suffield Historical Society’s June 13 meeting at the Senior Center at 7 p.m.

Come and enjoy photos from Suffield’s rich and varied past.

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Glenn T. Packard Golf Tourney

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The 27th Annual Glenn T. Packard Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, August 10, at Oak Ridge Golf Course. For over a quarter of a century, this tournament, memorializing Glenn, has benefitted the Town of Suffield and its athletes. Player registration and sponsorship opportunities are available; contact jkozloski@windsorfederal.com, kpascoecpa@aol.com, or gayledemko@gmail.com for tournament information. Please join us and enjoy an outstanding event!!