A Sad Goodbye

It is said that many hands make light work. Conversely, when only a few step up to answer the call to volunteer, the same small group has to labor all the harder.

Ice Cream Social

The Suffield Historical Society will hold its annual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, August 17, from 5:30-7 p.m. We look forward to seeing friends and neighbors once again after the year’s hiatus!

Land Conservancy Plans Outdoor Learning Center

The Suffield Land Conservancy (SLC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and to celebrate, they are establishing a 23-acre outdoor learning center directly across from the Suffield High School (SHS). A principal mission of the SLC is to educate the community about our natural surroundings and the impact of nature on the health of our planet.

Troop 66 Goes Canoeing

Troop 66 has been active over the past few months. We went canoeing on the Farmington River and camping at Camp Workcoeman.

Troop 260 Prepares for Allagash Trip

Boy Scouts of America’s motto is “Be Prepared.” In this photo Troop 260 is preparing for a trip down the Allagash River in northern Maine by practicing whitewater canoeing on the Farmington River during a weekend in May.

Outstanding Members Recognized

1993 was a very good year. Anita Wardell and Agnes Schulte, who both joined the Suffield Garden Club that year, were recognized for their outstanding commitment and awarded Lifetime Membership in the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut at this year’s annual meeting.

A Taste of Bluegrass

A Taste of Bluegrass is a special one-day show presented by Podunk at Hilltop Farm, site of the of the Former Paddle Faster Bluegrass Festival. The farm is located at 1616 Mapleton Ave., route 159, in Suffield, Conn.

Monster Tag Sale at Hilltop Farm

The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop are very excited about our “Monster” Tag Sale & Flea Market coming up on June 12. It’s going to great to welcome visitors to Hilltop again!