Government/Town
Thanksgiving Tree Dedicated
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Each year the Tree Wardens’ Association of CT (TWAC) selects a community to be the recipient of the ‘Thanksgiving Tree’.
A Love Match Made in Japan
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While most couples find love within their own country, Dave and Joanne Thayer found theirs in Japan.
A Tribute to a Special Observer Volunteer
On December 7, I lost a dear friend and the Observer lost a very special volunteer. Carol Martin passed away peacefully.
Words Matter
I find it disturbing that it’s common for people in all walks of life to use derogatory, hurtful, negative and harmful words.
Government/Town
Suffield Winter Farmer’s Market
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The Suffield Winter Farmer’s Market “December Holiday Edition” is teaming up again with the Agriscience program.
Schools/Sports
McAlister Intermediate School Students Kid Governor’s Program
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Connecticut’s Kid Governor program is a part of a larger national program that teaches 5th grade students about civics and government.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Agriscience Students Excel
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December is a slower month for the Suffield Regional FFA as the year 2023 comes to an end.
Schools/Sports
SHS Rotary Club Students of the Month
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Rotary Students of the Month for September, October and November.
Schools/Sports
Students Celebrate Final Mile at Walnut Hill Park
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More than 100 McAlister Intermediate School students were among the 850 participants in Hartford Marathon Foundation’s (HMF) FitKids in School medal day on October 24.
Schools/Sports
SHS Girls Soccer
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Suffield High girls soccer team took on Nonnewaug High School on November 10 in the state quarterfinals.
Organizations
From Biking to Urban Navigation Scouts Do It All
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The scouts of Troops 260 and 262 appreciate outdoor adventure, and the variety of their fall experiences has been pretty cool.
Organizations
Troop 66 Fall Events
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Mass Jam 2023 was a great event, and Scout Troop 66 enjoyed it!
Organizations
Collecting Literal Tons of Food
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Scouts from Suffield’s Venturing Crew 261 joined along with Troop 89 of East Windsor to collect food donations for needy families.
Organizations
Suffield Girl Scouts Host Camp Skills Day
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The Suffield Girl Scout service unit held a successful day of camp skills and fun at Sunrise Park on September 30.
People/Business
Save the Date & Swap Your Plants
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The Plant Lounge is hosting a plant swap event to bring the community together. A plant swap is an event where you bring your plants, propagations, cuttings – anything that no longer brings you joy, or you just don’t want anymore, and you can trade with other plant lovers. Plants MUST be pest free in order to qualify to “sit at the table.” Someone will be available to inspect if you need assistance. Do you grow rare plant varieties or sell nature-inspired items? Please reach out to Tracey if you’d like to register to be a vendor: text (855) 984-1625. We’re not just swapping plants; we’re cultivating friendships.
Director’s Corner
Kent Memorial Library Reflections
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As one year ends and another begins, we take time to reflect on the past and look forward to what the future will bring.
Library
Books and Beyond
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Kent Memorial Library’s Books & Beyond series will kick off 2024 with New York Times bestselling author Nikki Erlick.
Library
KML December & January Programs
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For more information or to register for a program, please stop by or call the library at 860-668-3896 or go online to suffield-library.org. Follow us on Facebook.
Organizations
Holiday Art Shows in KML Gallery
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In December, the Suffield Arts Council will feature Suffield artist Landi Hou. In January, the featured artist will be Art Scholz of Tolland.
Farming/Nature
The Party Crasher
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There is a party crasher in town, and you may have seen him at your bird feeder. The Cooper’s hawk is a small bird of prey who likes to swoop in and spoil the fun of all the other birds eating seed, oblivious to any threat that may come from above. Like all good party crashers, the hawk is quick and quiet, arriving without much fanfare. He is hoping to catch a small bird for his dinner and then head on his way. You will know he has visited if you see a pile of feathers where a bird once sat, or realize the birds have all flown off having caught a glimpse of a Cooper’s hawk in the neighborhood.