Library
KML Programs
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The holidays are here, and KML is ready to help you enjoy them to the fullest with lots of fun programs!
Bringing Endless Joy to Kids: a 43-year-old Tribute
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The next time you visit Kent Memorial Library and hear giggling from the children’s department, it could be from kids transfixed by a puppet show.
7th Annual Dustin Doyon Memorial Road Race
After seven meaningful years, this year’s Run for Dustin will be our final race.
Cut the Cord
If you are tired of paying high cable TV prices then you might want to consider switching to an internet streaming service.
Library
New Books in the Children’s Room
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We’ve got new books in the kids’ room, and here are a couple of my faves!
Director’s Corner
Silent Night
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In November, the Library was decorated for Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, and as we were setting up the finishing touches, the staff discussed what it must be like to celebrate this time of year in different areas of the world.
Schools/Sports
Great Achievements in SHS Sports
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Unfortunately, our field hockey team wasn’t able to compete against their NCCC seeds as a result of two other teams quarantining.
Schools/Sports
The Sound of Music: SMS Music Programs Continue to Grow
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Despite some obstacles – including the current COVID-19 epidemic – the Suffield Middle School program continues to flourish as one of the strongest academic program the school offers its approximately 450 students on an annual basis.
Schools/Sports
Visit the Alpaca Farm
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The alpaca farm was hidden for eight years, and now it is finally open until Christmas. It is open Wednesdays – Sundays, 12 – 4 p.m.
Schools/Sports
Sunrise Park: A Great Place
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There is a great place in West Suffield called Sunrise Park. If you have not been there or do not know a thing about this great place, keep reading!
Suffield Community Aid
What’s happening at SCA this Month?
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Please Support SCA’s Annual Appeal Campaign for Suffield Residents: You can donate through our Facebook page too!
Organizations
PMC Kids Ride…As Long As It Takes
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The Suffield PMC Kids Ride presented by PeoplesBank will be back in 2021, bigger and better than ever. It has been an incredible nine-year run for this terrific event, and we have received overwhelmingly generous support from so many wonderful people in Suffield.
Organizations
Prizewinning Vision
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Many thanks to everyone who voted for The Hilltop Farm entry in the “Historic Barns of Connecticut” Photography Contest this summer! Our “friend” Ray Pioggia won viewer’s choice with his image in the Black & White category!
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Suffield Trivia
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1. Approximately how high is the West Suffield Mountain at its peak?
Government/Town
What’s Your Number?
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What’s your number? That question can mean different things to different people.
History
A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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Two neighbors walk up to see the damage at Franklin Fuller’s house after the Great New England Hurricane had torn through Suffield in September 1938.
History
100 Years Ago in Suffield
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The honor roll which has stood on the green in the center of the town was taken down this week, as the names of those in the service from this town are all on the new bronze tablets on the town building. The taking away of the honor roll takes away the only shelter from the winter winds for trolley patrons, and micrococcus lanceolatus, the pneumonia bug, is arranging for a carnival of its fellows for the next few months.
Government/Town
Halloween Spooktacular Was Totally That!
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It seemed impossible that such a grand exhibition as Suffield’s Halloween Spooktacular could be produced in less than a month of planning. But there it was, and well over 1,000 cars loaded with awestruck kids came to enjoy the free event.
Churches
Parishioner Honored
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Ronald Corriveau from Sacred Heart Parish has received the 2020 Archdiocese Medal of Appreciation. Ronald was chosen for this honor in appreciation for his dedicated service as a parish usher for 62 years and as parish Plant Manager for ten years.
Churches
Child’s Query Led to Great Coat Drive
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Delia and Violet Fuller, left and right, brought what they collected for the Second Baptist Church’s winter coats, hats and mittens drive and were photographed with little Avery Christian, standing in front.