Organizations
Bikers Commemorate Motocycle Story
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This spring marks the 120th anniversary of the first trial run of an Indian motorcycle prototype in Springfield, Mass.
Garden Club Volunteers Bring Beauty to Phelps-Hatheway Gardens
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Summertime brings many visitors to the historic Phelps-Hatheway House, not just to enjoy the house itself, but to take a timeless stroll through the gardens, lovingly tended by volunteers from the Suffield Garden Club.
Readers Score at Friends Book Sale
The Friends of Kent Memorial Library are pleased to report that we have had another successful book sale this year. All the money made from the sale is used to support Kent Memorial Library programs and purchase materials for the library throughout the year. Photo by Matt Auchy Books stored at Second Baptist Church were loaded for their ride to Father Ted Hall.
Hilltop Farm to Host Oktoberfest
The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop (FOFAH) is hosting its fourth annual Oktoberfest at Hilltop Farm on October 4th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
School Return
Going back to school in the fall has always been a bittersweet feeling, but this year it is even more bitter and even more sweet.
Organizations
Student Editors Needed
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We are looking for Student Editors of the Month for the September issue of The Suffield Observer.
Organizations
Second Chance Shop Seeking Volunteers
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Following COVID guidelines, our all-volunteer Second Chance Shop reduced weekly hours from 41 to 12 – three partial days – starting last June. Still, we managed to pay expenses and provide our customary annual donation – 100% of our profits – to The Village for Families and Children in Hartford.
Government/Town
Farmers Market Begins
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Suffield’s Farmers Market begins its 2021 summer season on Saturday, June 19.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Paint your Own Mini Barn Quilt
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Paint a mini barn quilt at the A Stroke of Color gallery on Saturday, July 17 at noon.
Food for Thought
Food For Thought
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“In ancient times, cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” – Terry Pratchett
Government/Town
Suffield Police Department Activity Report – April 2021
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The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
Government/Town
Power Line Work Is Dangerous
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Four linemen in two high-lift bucket trucks install interconnecting loops on the electrical cables of one of the old lattice towers in preparation for transferring the cables to one of the new monopole towers close by at this corner just east of North Stone Street.
Government/Town
Welcome Veterans Rep
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Frederick King or Fritz, as he likes to be called, is a retired gunnery sergeant of the United States Marine Corp. He and his family moved to Suffield in 2012.