Name: Fall Festival
Start: 2026-09-26T10:00:00-04:00
Location: West Avon Congregational Church

West Avon Congregational Church

Come one, come all, for this fun and festive day!<ul><li>WACC-Y BAKES: Homemade treats, featuring quiches and pies, available for purchase! </li><li>CARNIVAL FUN ZONE: Get your tickets for the bounce house, paint-a-pumpkin, popcorn, cotton candy, candy corn-hole, ring toss, and more! Tickets are $1/each, or 20/$25! </li><li>FOOD: Lisa Luna Pizza, chips, drinks, candy, and more will be available for purchase! </li><li>CRAFT VENDORS: Shop dozens of options of unique and handmade gifts! </li><li>TOUR THE CHURCH: Have you ever wondered what the inside of our sanctuary looks like? Come take a peek, with a guided tour from one of our members! Times to be announced.</li></ul>

Local Event: Fall Festival

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Avon Boy Scout Troop 274 will be having a can and bottle drive on Saturday August 29, from 8 am until noon at the West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Road in Avon.
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All profits go towards funding the scout's high adventure trips during the summer.
Troop 274 appreciates your support of this critical fundraiser.

Local Event: Avon Boy Scout Troop 274 Can & Bottle Drive

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This is your opportunity to find out.
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department invites you to an Open House at Company 4 headquarters:
📅 Saturday, August 29 🕚 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 📍 365 Huckleberry Hill RoadCome by, meet our members, and get a behind-the-scenes look at what we do:

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We'd love to see you there.

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<img src="file:///C:/Users/dwsch/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.png" alt="A black and white logo Description automatically generated">St. James Episcopal Church
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