The top rural/suburban farmers market in distributing matching SNAP and Senior and WIC FMNP vouchers to purchase healthy foods.
An old photograph and brief story from Somers history, and how that site appears today.
Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you.
An old photograph and brief story from Ellington's past, and how that site appears today.
The nation is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.
All updates regarding the lake/beach, including weather cancellations, etc. will be posted here!
From Bugs and Bees and Edible Animal Contest to Shortcakes and Zucchini 500 Drag Race. There are fun activities for all at the market
Matching SNAP program and matching Senior and WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program vouchers helps low income families obtain healthy foods.
"Bring the kids and walk through the pages of a children’s book."
The drive at Geissler’s will benefit Champ's Place.
Doug Hendrix dusted the unofficial state record of 61 jumps in a day by performing 100 successful skydives over Ellington Wednesday.
Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the nation's blood supply.
On Wednesday, a member of Connecticut Parachutists Inc. will attempt to set a new state record for most skydives in a single day.
Registration is open for the Ellington Summer Day Camp.
It looks to be a beautiful Saturday to meet pups available for adoption, visit barnyard animals, and bring your pets for a rabies vaccine
Blood platelet donations are in high demand for cancer patients.
The latest Hidden gem is a sometimes-parked and sometimes-roving barbecue house.
Picnic tables are back and themes have begun. Enjoy live weekly music and more thanks to the lifting of Covid restrictions.
The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives in the Ellington-Somers area soon.
Helping low income families obtain healthy foods is part of the Ellington Farmers Market mission made possible by community support.
The market features forty vendors bringing the best of local and fresh plus live musical entertainment, matching SNAP program and more.
Visit a vintage flea market, the Ellington Farmers’ Market and more as part of the Mother's Day weekend event.
Opening Day of the Ellington Farmers' Market, Fair on the Green, Vintage Flea Market and the Grand Re-Opening of the Nellie McKnight Museum
A town-wide tag sale, a farmers and crafters market with plant sale and an outdoor concert help ring in the start of May in Somers.
The latest Hidden Gem takes us into the sky ... once we find the runway.
The lucky winner recently purchased a $20 scratch ticket which provided the top payout of $20,000.
People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.
The outpouring of support from local businesses is helping to make great strides in improving the museum property.
Champ’s Place Food Pantry services the residents of Somers providing groceries for about 60 households per month.
Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the country's blood supply.
Museum features new exhibits and Nellie's Mercantile on Main offering country, vintage and Ellington themes items plus local artisan wares.
U.S. Army veteran and former state Rep. Ted Graziani of Ellington is among a dozen new honorees of the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.
The latest Hidden Gem is a new twist on an old tradition.
The $500 awards will be granted on the basis of volunteer service and academic success.
Spring events include monthly hikes, continued conservation projects with the Northern CT Land Trust, fishing and camping.
For the fourth time in just over 3 months, a scratch ticket purchased at an Enfield convenience store has yielded a 5-figure payout.