Organizations
Players Present The Dining Room
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A stately dining room is the only constant as 6 actors portray 57 different characters spanning six decades in this classic historical comedy by A. R. Gurney.
Sullivan’s Tobacco Plantation:Growers of Cigar Leaf Tobacco and more
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The John Sullivan & Son Tobacco Farm was started by my grandfather, John L. Sullivan.
Interfaith Council Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Sunday, February 9 at Suffield’s Third Baptist Church, many gathered to remember and celebrate the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr.
100 Years From Now
These last elections have touched me in a different way as I looked around me on Election Day.
Organizations
Let’s Chat, Friends
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I just experienced my first Suffield on the Green volunteering both days at ABAR Suffield’s booth.
Library
KML Programs
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Kent Memorial Library made the transition from summer to back to school and into the fall season last month. Adult services held another great reading challenge with the theme of Overlooked & Underrated Titles and began a morning walking program that moves on through the end of October. Find more information at suffield-library.org. More adult programming in October includes Halloween fun as well as Books & Beyond with Alka Joshi and her new novel The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. In November, keep an eye out for some fun celebrations like Diwali!
Library
Library Activities
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In October, Kent Memorial Library will be back with its popular “Books & Beyond“ series.
Government/Town
The Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee Barn Quilts Poster
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The Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee created this colorful poster to showcase images of the 38 barn quilts created by local artists for the Suffield Barn Quilt Trail. The poster is available for $20 at 350th events.
Book Reviews
Book Reviews
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Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart and The Life of Ruth Asawa by Marilyn Chase.
Organizations
Volunteers of All Ages Are Welcome
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Newest (and youngest) Observer volunteer Cole Sheldon, almost three, is pictured in the newspaper office .
People/Business
Bank Décor Updated
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The newly revealed look of Suffield’s PeoplesBank branch is new indeed!
Government/Town
The Great Halloween Drive-Thru
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A kid-friendly, family event full of holograms, projection technology and spooky scenes (no jump scares)
Organizations
Suffield Projects Receive Zak Grants
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Suffield Projects Receive More Than $80,000 from the Amiel P. Zak Public Service Fund at the Hartford Foundation.
People/Business
Class of ‘46 Meets Again
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The Class of 1946 at Suffield High School held reunions every five years for quite a while.
Schools/Sports
FFA Picnic and Agriscience First Look Night
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This past Thursday, September 9, the Suffield Regional Agriscience Program at Suffield High School held its annual FFA Welcome Back Picnic.
Organizations
Rope Bridge an Annual Hit
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Jake Hopkins bravely traverses Troop 260’s annual rope bridge at SOTG. Troop 260 is a high adventure Scout group providing outdoor opportunities including caving excursions, scuba trips, canoeing adventures, urban navigation trips, hiking, camping and lots more, for boys and now girls (Troop 262) in Suffield.
Schools/Sports
Schools Choose Teacher of the Year
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Kate Sweeney, who works at Spaulding School as a Literary/Reading Specialist is the 2021-2022 Suffield Teacher of the Year (TOY).
Schools/Sports
Superintendent’s Update
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The 2021-2022 school year has officially begun, and it is wonderful to see our students, families, faculty, staff and partners in education returning to each of our schools.
Library
Friends’ Book Sale A Hit!
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It was a joy for the Friends of Kent Memorial Library to bring back our annual book sale on September 10-12, after COVID-19 concerns caused us to cancel last year’s sale.
Government/Town
350th Graham Cracker Diorama Competition
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This event provides family fun in recognition of Suffield’s Sylvester Graham and his contribution of the graham cracker.