Organizations
Friends Book Shelves Moved
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The Friends of the Library are now using space at the Second Baptist Church, who is providing rooms in a generous discount lease.
Suffield’s Liberty Tree Puts Down Roots
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As part of Suffield’s America 250 celebration, the Suffield Tree Committee planted a native red oak on the lawn between Kent Memorial Library and the town’s Veterans Memorial this April.
New Fire Chief to Hire Volunteers, Rebuild Camaraderie
When Suffield native Brian Gauthier graduated from college and had time to spare, a town appeal for volunteer firefighters caught his attention.
Speak Up, Be Heard
As I was reviewing the articles for this month’s issue, I was struck by two in particular; the speech by the three students at the dedication of the Liberty Tree and the article on the air museum.
Organizations
Pen & Ink Art at KML Gallery
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The Suffield Arts Council welcomes Belchertown artist Roger Duffy to the William Pinney Gallery of the Kent Memorial Library during the month of April.
Library
KML Books and Beyond
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In April, Kent Memorial Library is continuing with its popular Books
& Beyond series. Susan Mihalic, author of her debut novel Dark
Horses, will be joining us on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. via Zoom to
discuss her book. Dark Horses is a gripping and unflinching story of a teenage girl’s determined and courageous fight to reclaim her life from the man who controls her. With gorgeous descriptions of the bonds between animals and humans and searing observations on abuse, courage and resilience, this powerhouse of a novel will sweep you off your feet and leave you raw. Copies are available at Kent Memorial Library.
Director’s Corner
Book Fools
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In Roman times, in the first and second centuries, A.D., the rich collected scrolls. Seneca, a Roman philosopher, himself a writer of scrolls, labeled these dilettante scroll collectors as status seekers.
Organizations
Troop 260/262 ‘Climbs On’
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At the beginning of March, Troop 260 and 262 held a climbing event at Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury.
Organizations
SFES Sponsors Cornhole Tournament
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SFES is dipping its toe into the fundraising water by breaking out some fun with a cornhole tournament which will benefit the Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools (SFES) grant program.
Organizations
Teacher Appreciation Week
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Want to do something for your child’s special teacher and help the Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools (SFES) at the same time?
Organizations
Suffield PMC Kids Ride Is Back!
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The Suffield Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride, presented by Koverage Insurance Group, will be held on May 7 at the McAlister School.
Schools/Sports
More Winners Given NCAOK Awards
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Congratulations to Jakob Potter and Sadie Stauffer who received the North Central Act of Kindness Award recently at Suffield High School.
Schools/Sports
Residents Invited to Suffield High School Climate Event
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SSC members have spent months planning “Walk to the Hart” and are happy to welcome all Suffield residents to attend its first day. This will be a sustainability and climate focused version of a town favorite event, Suffield on the Green, taking place from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21.
Schools/Sports
Rotary Student of the Month for March
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Congratulations to John Henry Burke who was chosen as the March Rotary Student of the Month.
Schools/Sports
SMS Science Program Aids Students in “Doing” Science
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For many reasons, the 2021-2022 school year has been one of constant growth and change for the students of Suffield Middle School.
Schools/Sports
Regional Agriscience Hosts Ag Expo
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The Suffield Agriscience Program Expo will be held on April 6 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) and 7 (8 a.m.-4 p.m.).
Schools/Sports
McAlister Students Enjoy Read Across America Day
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Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association in 1998 to help kids get excited about reading.
History
Sharing New Public History
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The public is invited to a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. in the Suffield Senior Center, 145 Bridge Street, when American Studies students from Suffield Academy will present their discoveries about their public history projects regarding Oliver Phelps and Titus Kent, at a meeting of the Suffield Historical Society.