Through the Looking Glass
Mixed Messages at the Ball Game
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My mind has been torn by football players kneeling at games during the national anthem to express their displeasure with certain aspects of our nation’s culture.
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.
Organizations
Artists’ Studios Open to the Public
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On Saturday, December 2 you will be afforded the opportunity to view artists’ studios in Suffield and West Suffield, as well as the art department at Suffield Academy.
Organizations
Library Gallery Lists Two Upcoming Shows
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The Pinney Gallery of the Kent Memorial Library, operating in temporary quarters at 61 Ffyler Place, will host two shows in November and December sponsored by the Suffield Arts Council.
Organizations
Happy Fall, Red Door Family
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This is a favorite among Red Door Theatre goers and every year is sold out long before the first production.
Organizations
Youth Theater Improvises
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The Suffield Youth Theater, an entirely youth-led group that began in Suffield Middle School, is now in its fourth year of production, and its principals are now juniors in three different schools: Suffield High, Suffield Academy, and East Longmeadow High.
Organizations
Country Club Celebrates 90th Anniversary
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On September 9, Suffield Country Club, on North Main Street in the Historic District, celebrated its 90th anniversary in a well-planned evening celebration.
People/Business
New Building Coming
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A new, 5,000-square foot, office building is under construction at 228 Mountain Road, an address it shares with Bright Horizons, next to McAlister Intermediate School.
Organizations
Choral Group Closes
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The ATS&O Board of Directors voted unanimously to act on my recommendation that the Connecticut Corporation known as The Around Town Singers and Orchestra, Inc. be closed, effective September 30.
Suffield Observations
There is another way you can honor veterans
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Since I have been with The Suffield Observer, I’ve wanted to write something regarding Veterans Day. I’ve made attempts, but they just didn’t sound right.
Farming/Nature
Suffield Winter Farmer’s Market
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The Suffield Winter Farmer’s Market will be back for its fourth year, making local produce and craft items available for the holidays.
Organizations
Youth Assessment Survey Results
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The results of the Youth Assessment Survey (YAS) conducted for students in grades 7-12 in June 2017 were presented at a public forum on October 16.
Schools/Sports
New Batting Cages for Little League
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The Suffield Little League has installed a plaque in front of their batting cages, identifying the donors who made the cages possible and provide continuing support.
Schools/Sports
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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The Suffield Athletic Hall of Fame will be holding their eleventh induction ceremony and dinner on Saturday, November 18 at 6 p.m. at Suffield High School.
Schools/Sports
SHS Commended Students
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Principal Steven Moccio of Suffield High School announced that Kristina Lester, Jenna McCye and Jeremy Walch have been named Connecticut Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Schools/Sports
Backhoes Can’t Stop Soccer
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Pipeline construction crossing the corner of the field evidently didn’t bother the four Suffield Soccer League games in progress at Sullivan Field on the last Saturday of September.
Schools/Sports
Agriscience Open House for Eighth Graders
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On Thursday, November 9, the Suffield Regional Agriscience Program will be hosting their eighth grade open house from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Suffield High School.
Schools/Sports
World Language Student of the Month
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Congratulations to John Nadeau who was selected as the World Language Student of the Month for October.
Schools/Sports
New Buddy Bench at McAlister
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McAlister Intermediate School has a new addition to its playscape!
Schools/Sports
SHS Interact Club
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Interact Club at SHS is a group that works closely with the Rotary Club, as well as fulfilling our mission to complete community service opportunities in Suffield as well as surrounding towns.
Schools/Sports
Calm Before the Storm
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Teachers and staff at Suffield Middle School load up their plates at a table well stocked with fruit and salad.