Organizations
Fashion Show Fights Hunger
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The Fashion Show for Hunger, held at St. Robert’s Hall in Windsor Locks in June, raised $15,000.
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
Preventing Substance Abuse
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The Suffield Local Prevention Council continues to work toward promoting substance abuse prevention and early intervention within the Suffield community, and to provide a forum bringing together multiple community disciplines.
Organizations
Woman’s Club Donation to CRC
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The Suffield Woman’s Club presented Citizens Restoring Congamond with a check for ten thousand dollars for the use in the Babb’s Beach Project.
Organizations
Serious Lesson Taught
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On the morning of 9/11, next to the half-mast flag in front of their school, the Cub Scouts of Den 3, Pack 266, listen intently as Den Leader Michelle Hanson reads from The Three Questions, a book with a moral teaching related to the brave first responders at the World Trade Center.
Organizations
Youth Theater Shines Again with Pinocchio
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The latest production of the Suffield Youth Theater was Pinocchio – the Musical, an adaptation by Wayne R. Scott of Redlands, Cal., of the classic old story and famous Disney animated movie.
People/Business
Local Senior Wins Pageant
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Miss Madison D’Ostuni, age 16 and a senior at Suffield High School, has been selected to represent Northern States (the New England states) at the 2016 Miss American Teen Pageant.
People/Business
Student Volunteers Flourish
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I have been coordinating the volunteer efforts at The Suffield Observer for many years, and one of my favorite tasks is to seek editors of the month.
Organizations
Running for Kyla
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About 150 compassionate folks gathered on August 28 by the Suffield Country Club pool on a lovely summer Sunday morning to honor Kyla Pokorney and support her work with an organization called “Vie for the Kids.”
Schools/Sports
National Award for Carl Casinghino
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Annually, The National Council of Teachers of English awards the Media Literacy Award to an individual, team of educators, or department that has implemented and refined exemplary media literacy practices in their school environment.
Schools/Sports
The Future of Safe Grad
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The future of Safe Grad Is still uncertain but we’re certainly optimistic!
Schools/Sports
World Language Student
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For her exceptional improvement during the 2015-16 school year and continued dedication to improving her language skills in Advanced Placement French, Roseanne Leach is awarded the World Languages Student of the Month for September, 2016.
Schools/Sports
Travel Basketball Tryouts
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Please contact Jim Dion at 860-668-7099 if you have any questions.
Schools/Sports
Spaulding School Supporting Pets
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During the month of October, Spaulding Star students will demonstrate responsibility and kindness by collecting dog and cat food (bagged and canned), treats, and toys.
Schools/Sports
Birthday Screening!!!
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To identify children who present concerns in any of the following areas of development.
Schools/Sports
Welcome Back!
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Many teachers enjoyed the breakfast buffet in the Suffield High School Commons.
Schools/Sports
First Annual Harvest Hustle!
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The Suffield Elementary PTO is holding its first ever 5K run on November 12 at Bruce Park. All proceeds will go right back to our schools and will benefit the children of Suffield.
Schools/Sports
Superintendent’s Briefing
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As I’ve walked down the hallways of our schools watching and listening to staff and students, it is clear that we are all working together to provide all students with the best opportunity for success in the world of tomorrow.
Organizations
Hilltop Farm Celebrates Labor Day Weekend
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FOFAH’s annual Harvest Dinner and Silent Auction brought 300 plus people together to enjoy the dinner and celebrate the local farmers and suppliers – especially our Partner Farmers from Suffield and nearby Massachusetts.
Library
Friends Hold Another Successful Book Sale
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The Friends of Kent Memorial Library are pleased to report that we have had another successful book sale this year.
Library
Kent Memorial Library General Programs
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For more information please call the library at 860-668-3896. All programs are free.