It's Here, Avon's Massive Rummage Sale: What You Need To Know

The annual Avon Congregational Church event starts Friday, April 11, and it is a well-known Farmington Valley tradition.

Parking Area Closed At Avon Hiking Trail

The closure will impact trail users for two days this week.

Avon's Revolutionary History On Display At Local Library

The special exhibit is the first program of Avon's America 250 group, which is organizing local events for America's 250th birthday.

Declutter Your Home For Avon's Massive Rummage Sale

Starting Sunday, April 6, the Avon Congregational Church will begin accepting donations for its big rummage sale on April 11-12.

Avon's 2025 'Tablescapes' Winners Turn Dinner Settings Into Art

The Avon Historical Society's 'Tablecapse 2025' contest last month raised money to benefit the new Avon History Museum to open in July.

Avon Church's Lasagna Dinner To Help West Hartford Nonprofit

The church's 'First Friday Dinner' series resumes with a special lasagna supper on Friday, with a nonprofit aiding the homeless benefitting.

Avon Theater Group Hosting Benefit April 1 At Canton Pizza Eatery

Avon-based 'Playhouse 44,' a nonprofit community theater group, is having a fundraiser Tuesday, April 1, at American Flatbread in Canton.

Bingo Event In Avon To Help Ill Deputy Fire Chief

The Avon Lions Club Friday, March 28, is hosting 'Bingo Family Night' to raise money for the cancer-stricken AVFD deputy fire chief.

Forum To Focus On Avon's Affordable Housing Needs

The Avon Affordable Housing Task Force is hosting a community forum on Thursday, March 27, on the future of affordable housing in town.

Avon Residents Can Learn How To Go Solar

The Avon Clean Energy Commission on Wednesday, March 26, is hosting another virtual forum on the benefits of solar/battery energy for homes.

Avon's 'Tablescapes' Fundraiser To Help Open New History Museum

The popular Avon Historical Society event turns table settings into art and it will take place Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15.

Avon Rec Looking For Summer Workers

The Town of Avon has multiple summer job openings in recreation, aquatics, and other areas.

Avon's America 250 Effort Seeks An Official Logo Artist

The Avon America 250 Committee is conducting a logo contest to pick a logo for the town's America 250 events. The deadline is May 1.

Avon Resident Scores Big Lottery Payout

The winning ticket was purchased at an Avon gas station on Friday, March 7.

Fundraiser For Ill Avon FD Official A Rousing Success: AVFD

Donations are still being sought to assist the Avon Volunteer Fire Department's deputy chief, who is batting stage 4 cancer.

Avon Scouts Will Take Those Bottles/Cans Off Your Hands

Avon Boy Scout Troop 274 Saturday is hosting a bottle/can drive to raise money for future summer camp trips.

Avon Gas Station Sells Winning Lottery Game To Windsor Resident

A recent trip netted the player a nice payout.

Large Book Sale Planned At Avon Church

The Church of St. Ann in Avon is hosting a massive, two-day book sale from Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1.

Avon Makes It Easier For Folks To Help The Community

The Town of Avon has set up a new webpage featuring links and information on various support agencies in town that need help.

Avon Church's Chocolate-Theme Fundraiser Rescheduled

The Avon Congregational Church's 'For The Love Of Song And Chocolate' will take place on Thursday, Feb. 23.

Cash Available To Help Avon Community Projects

The Avon Greater Together Community Fund is seeking applicants for grants to fund programs benefitting Avon residents.

After 45 Years, Avon Library Book Finally Returned

The history book about American democracy was due in October 1979, according to the Avon Free Public Library.

Special Swedish Theme Dinner Slated At Avon Church

The Avon Congregational Church Friday, Feb. 7, is hosting its annual 'First Friday Dinner.'

Local Business Spotlight PeoplesBank

PeoplesBank is the largest community bank in the market.

PeoplesBank is bringing Simple Banking to Avon

Mutual ownership structure means extra support for communities, and that our Bank will never be bought or sold

Want To Go Solar? Avon Program Will Help

Avon Monday, Feb. 3, is hosting a virtual forum detailing various power options for homes, such as solar power and battery backup systems.

Avon Girl Scout Working To Transform Land Trust Trail

The Avon Land Trust is seeking donations to help a local scout build a children's activity area and storyboard trail.

Avon Cop Going On 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Journey For Special Olympics

Avon police officer Erin Connole is running a final torch leg for the 2025 Special Olympics Winter World Games in Turin, Italy, in March.

Avon Residents Asked To Make Homes Energy Efficient

The town's clean Energy Commission is participating in a program where experts visit residents' homes to determine energy efficiency.

Avon's 'Tablescapes 2025' To Aid New History Museum

Tickets are on sale and participants are being sought for the Tablescapes 2025 event, which turns dinner tables into works of art.

Grassroots Group Hosting MLK Event Saturday In Avon

The program for families is being put on by Avon Friends for Equity.

Oh Deer! Avon Library Program To Look At These Majestic Creatures

The Avon Free Public Library Thursday, Jan. 16, is hosting a free, virtual program on the history and life of white-tailed deer in CT.

Who's Paying Their Taxes In Avon? It's Now Easy To Find Out

The Town of Avon has added a new feature on its website making it easy to determine the tax status of yourself or anyone else.

Celebrate New Year With A Special Hike In Avon

The Avon Land Trust and the local recreation department are hosting a 'New Year's Hike' on Saturday, Jan. 4, at a popular Avon trail area.

Avon Creates New Webpage To Help Folks Help The Community

The Town of Avon has created a webpage listing information about various town efforts to help those in need.

Avon Scouts Will Take Your Redeemable Bottles And Cans

Troop 274 is hosting a bottle/can drive at the West Avon Congregational Church to raise money for summer camp opportunities.

Avon's 2025 Calendar/Annual Report Is Now Available

Copies of the calendar, which are free, are available at multiple town offices, with the calendar/annual report also available online.

Avon Animal Control Rescues 'Tiny Miracle' In The Road

A small owl found stranded in the middle of the road Tuesday is now recovering at a nature center in Canton.

Avon History Podcast Explores The Avon Volunteer FD

The December edition of the 'Avon Talks' podcast is available on most podcast platforms.

Avon Has Cash Available For Community Events

The town is seeking applicants for funds to pay for community events taking place next year from March 1 through June 30.