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Come Join Us for an Evening to Remember
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We are excited to announce a special art exhibit at Kent Memorial Library of Peggy MacKinnon’s oil paintings. It is scheduled for the month of August in the gallery at the library.
Suffield’s Liberty Tree Puts Down Roots
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As part of Suffield’s America 250 celebration, the Suffield Tree Committee planted a native red oak on the lawn between Kent Memorial Library and the town’s Veterans Memorial this April.
New Fire Chief to Hire Volunteers, Rebuild Camaraderie
When Suffield native Brian Gauthier graduated from college and had time to spare, a town appeal for volunteer firefighters caught his attention.
Speak Up, Be Heard
As I was reviewing the articles for this month’s issue, I was struck by two in particular; the speech by the three students at the dedication of the Liberty Tree and the article on the air museum.
Government/Town
Rain or Shine, Summer Fair Delights the Crowd
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The forecast for the weekend of this year’s summer fair wasn’t so great, but that didn’t seem to keep the crowds away for long.
Organizations
Sue Ann’s Posies to Go
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Flower arrangements are delivered to SCA’s recipients of “Meals on Wheels” and housebound residents.
Organizations
Suffield Girl Scouts Celebrate Earth Day
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Almost forty Girl Scouts braved the rain on Sunday, April 23, to celebrate Earth Day.
Organizations
Scouting in the Rain
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There is no such thing as fair-weather camping in Troops 260 & 262.
People/Business
Stony Brooke Tavern Restaurant Opens at SCC
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The restaurant is now open at the Suffield Country Club (SCC) and is open to the public.
Government/Town
Jimmy Deren Memorial/Bowling Buddies Luau was a Blast!
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The Jimmy Deren Memorial/Bowling Buddie group celebrated their terrific thirty-week long season at our year-end banquet at beautiful Sunrise Park on May 9.
People/Business
Dowd Realty Group-How it All Started
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In 1987 Roland Dowd began buying antique homes in town, renovating them with his wife Barbara and selling them.
Organizations
Hartford Foundation Awards Grant
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A grant of $10,000.00 has been awarded by the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to the Network Against Domestic Abuse in Enfield to support the Community & Youth Outreach Program in Suffield.
Organizations
Come Visit the Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden
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The long and pleasant days of June offer a perfect time to visit the Phelps-Hatheway House and Gardens!
Farming/Nature
Behold the Water Lilies of Summer
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When we were kids, one of my mother’s many attempts to civilize us included regular trips to Forest Park in Springfield.
Organizations
Suffield Arts Council Features Somers Artist
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The Pinney Gallery of Suffield’s Kent Memorial Library will feature the work of an outstanding artist from Somers.
Government/Town
2023 Fishing Derby – A Big Success!
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On Saturday, May 13 the Suffield Conservation Commission & Suffield Parks & Recreation Department held their second Annual Fishing Derby at Sunrise Park on Whites Pond.
People/Business
Suffield Resident Runs Providence Half Marathon
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On Sunday, May 7, Colin Dowd, of Suffield, Connecticut, ran the Providence Half Marathon on behalf of Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Organizations
Come Celebrate CT Trails Weekend
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Connecticut Trails Day is celebrated on the first weekend in June.
Library
Library Bookcases Memorialize Joan Roche
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John Roche stands next to the plaque on the new bookcases purchased with many generous donations made to the Friends of KML in memory of his wife, Joan Roche.
Save–the–Date
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Come Join Us for An Evening to RememberSuffield’s Beauty brought to life by the art of Peggy MacKinnon
We are excited to announce that we are planning a special art exhibit at Kent Memorial Library of Peggy MacKinnon’s oil paintings. It is scheduled for the month of August in the gallery at the library. We are pleased to note that we have approximately 15 framed oil paintings (Main Street, Suffield farms, etc.), that were displayed in Peggy’s home, for sale. We also have approximately 40 to 50 unfinished oil paintings (unframed) to sell. We would welcome donations of any of Peggy’s work from local residents for display only or for sale, if desired.
Library
KML 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. All programs are free. Kent Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program Starting June 19, come in to register for Summer Reading and join in the fun! This year’s theme is All Together Now.