The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/page/293/)
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.
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.
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.
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.
I know exactly where I was when I saw my first scarlet tanager. I had been visiting my grandmother in Glastonbury and had spent the day exploring the brook and the ruins of the old gunpowder mill which was later used to process cotton, both around the corner from her house.
Suffield Woman’s Club is pleased to announce the awarding of Honorary Membership to 67-year member Phyllis Stafford.
Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) is delighted to be back together again on May 11 for their annual meeting and luncheon at 11 a.m. at Father Ted Hall. Come meet friends, old and new.
Julio Figueroa has been promoted to Assistant Vice President – Security Officer at Windsor Federal, headquartered in Windsor.
Emile Backes, a well-known face around Suffield, has recently had a book of his poetry published. It is for sale at Feather and Bloom in Suffield’s Mountain Road Market Place.
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has established a $100,000 Greater Together Community Fund for the Town of Suffield. In 2019, the Hartford Foundation established a Greater Together Community Fund in each of the 29 towns within the Foundation’s region to support residents in taking ownership around the needs in their towns, encourage broad and inclusive civic engagement and anchor the Foundation in each town.
You may have noticed the beautiful “READ!” murals adorning the Kent Memorial Library windows!
The Friends of Kent Memorial Library will resume monthly book collections on Saturday May 1 from 10 a.m. to noon in the lower lobby of Kent Memorial Library.
There’s nothing quite like fresh air and sunshine to get the staff at KML motivated! While our usual programming continues, we are sprinkling in a few new opportunities for kids and adults.
As part of our new ongoing “Books & Beyond Series,” Kent Memorial Library is delighted to announce a book discussion with award winning author Phan Qué̂ Mai Nguyẽn on Wednesday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Qué̂ Mai is a Vietnamese poet, author, journalist and writing teacher.