Farming/Nature
Water, Water, Anywhere
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As I write this, a mourning dove is taking a sip from a puddle in our driveway. His red legs look sharp against the water, and he seems to be really enjoying this impromptu water hole.
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.
Suffield Garden Club
SGC Honors Agriscience Students
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The Suffield Regional Agriscience Program, located at the accredited Suffield High School, offers students throughout the Greater Hartford region a rigorous program of studies that prepares them for rewarding careers in agriscience disciplines.
Suffield Garden Club
Love to Garden? Come Garden with Us!
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You don’t have to be a Suffield Garden Club member to enjoy gardening at Phelps-Hatheway.
Suffield Garden Club
Outstanding Members Recognized
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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.
Organizations
Land Conservancy Plans Outdoor Learning Center
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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.
Parks and Rec
Park Stickers Now Required
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Sunrise Park and Babbs Beach now both require park stickers for all Suffield residents in order to access the areas at no charge. Stickers can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office at 83 Mountain Road during regular business hours.
Parks and Rec
Summer 5K Series Back in 2021
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The Suffield Parks and Rec. department is excited to announce that the Summer 5K Series at Bruce Park will be back in 2021. This year will feature a new and improved 5-kilometer course, and races will be every Monday at 6 p.m. from June 28 through July 26.
Government/Town
Senior Center & Mini Bus News
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Welcome back! It is so exciting to be able to be open again and see everyone.
Organizations
A Sad Goodbye
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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.
Suffield Community Aid
What’s happening at SCA this month?
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We are collecting NEW items only for the “Return-to-School Backpack Program” to assist qualified school-age children in Suffield.
Organizations
Calling All Campers To Phelps-Hatheway
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Exciting discoveries await those who venture into secret spaces! Explore the house and grounds of the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden this summer with our Summer History Lab and utilize the property as a historical research platform!
Organizations
Second Chance Shop Adds Tuesdays, Doubles Men’s Department
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With pandemic fears easing and customers more willing to shop in person, we’ve reopened for business on Tuesdays, so now you can visit Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
People/Business
Summer Recipe
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Directions: Boil the potatoes until a fork can be easily inserted. Drain and cool.
Organizations
Suffield, We Have a Problem
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A year has passed since George Floyd’s murder spurred our nation into a great reckoning. Matters of racial justice, diversity, equity and inclusion rose to the forefront of discussion in churches, corporations, schools, and municipalities across the country. Suffield wasn’t an exception.
People/Business
Bill Remington’s Legacy
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Many Remingtons, now twelve generations in Suffield, live on River Boulevard. In 1679, Thomas Remington, Senior was awarded four land grants for him and three of his sons, two of which were located on Feather Street (now East Street), the other two on what is now North Main Street.
Organizations
Join Books in the Parlor!
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Books in the Parlor is a book group which focuses on history. We read mostly non-fiction and occasional fiction books which relate to the history of Connecticut.
Library
Work of Tolland Artist Featured at Library Gallery
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A bright collection of original watercolor paintings is featured in July at the William Pinney Gallery of the Kent Memorial Library in Suffield. Featured is the work of Art Scholz of Tolland, an award-winning artist, whose work is found in several galleries and private collections.
Library
Keep Busy This Summer: Come to The Library!
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Summer reading is in full-swing, or should we say constant wag, as Tails & Tales features reading challenges, raffle tickets, weekly prizes and lots of programs to keep kids, teens and adults learning, growing and playing.
Library
KML Books and Beyond
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For the month of July, our “Books & Beyond” series continues with New York Times’ bestselling author Gabrielle Glaser. She will be joining us via Zoom on Thursday, July 15 at 7 p.m. to talk about her new book, American Baby: A Mother, A Child and the Shadow History of Adoption.