Join me by giving rides to seniors.&nbsp; Nutmeg Senior Rides. Pick your rides online and use your own car.&nbsp; Mileage is reimbursed $.40/mile roundtrip from home.&nbsp; Go online <a href="http://www.nutmegseniorrides.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.nutmegseniorrides.org</a> to sign up or call 860-758-7833.&nbsp; You will help people avoid isolation.

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Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 9am to noon at Market Park, 72 Maple St in Ellington for one of the most beloved and delicious days of our entire season. When peak strawberry season arrives, we go all in &mdash; and this year is no exception.Come find fresh, locally grown strawberries at their sweetest and most perfect, straight from the farms that grew them. Then let our incredible vendors do the rest. Treat yourself to Luann's legendary strawberry shortcake &mdash; warm, buttery biscuits piled high with fresh berries and whipped cream &mdash; or cool down with a glass of fresh strawberry lemonade. Browse strawberry jams, sauces, baked goods, beverages, and so many more berry inspired creations from the makers who pour their hearts into everything they do.Keeping the whole morning feeling like a celebration will be the talented Steal N Eazy, bringing their signature sound to Market Park for a morning you won't forget. And the little ones won't be left out &mdash; free face painting will be on hand to keep the smiles going all morning long.Add in 50+ vendors bursting with the best of the early summer season, and you have yourself one of the finest Saturday mornings Ellington has to offer.Rain or shine &mdash; we will be there. We hope you will be too.Saturday, June 13th | 9am&ndash;noon | 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT

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Strawberry Festival at the Ellington Farmers...

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The public is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Furlosophy, a new pet salon, on Friday, May 30th from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at 175 West Road Ellington.
Owned by Ellington resident and experienced dog groomer Anna Einsiedel, Furlosophy offers professional grooming services in a welcoming and modern setting designed with pets&rsquo; comfort in mind. Anna has over 10 years experience with both large and small animals and is pet CPR certified.&nbsp; Guests attending the open house will have the opportunity to tour the new facility, meet Anna, and learn more about the services offered.
Community members, pet lovers, and their furry friends are welcome to stop by and help welcome this new local business to town.

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The public is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Furlosophy, a new pet salon, on Friday, May 30th from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at 175 West Road...

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Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 9am to noon at Market Park, 72 Maple St in Ellington for our Puppy Love market &mdash; one of the most fun and heartwarming mornings of the season!
Meet adorable adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes, pick up gourmet treats for the pup you already have, and don't miss the canine frisbee catching demonstration at 10:30am &mdash; trust us, you'll want to stick around for that one. A local dog trainer will also be on hand all morning to answer your questions, whether you have a new puppy or a seasoned companion who could use a little guidance.
Keeping the whole morning feeling warm and wonderful will be the incredibly popular Second Helping &mdash; an acoustic trio bringing the timeless sounds of the 60's and 70's to Market Park. Think Simon &amp; Garfunkel, The Beatles, Jim Croce, James Taylor, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and so many more beloved artists. Bring a blanket, grab a bite, and let the music take you back.
And of course &mdash; all your favorite vendors will be there too! The variety of fresh local produce grows every single week as more crops come into season, and our specialty vendors bring an incredible range of options including vegan and gluten free choices. We are proudly doubling SNAP and FMNP benefits &mdash; stop by the market booth to learn more.
Whether you're there for the dogs, the music, the fresh food, or all of the above &mdash; we cannot wait to share this morning with you.

Puppy Love at the Ellington Farmers Market

Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 9am to noon at Market Park, 72 Maple St in Ellington for our Puppy Love market — one of the most fun and...

Step back in time at the Nellie McKnight Museum for Wickets and Whimsy, a celebration of a classic pastime. Since its invention in the 1850s, croquet has remained a beloved tradition, and we are excited to bring that history to life with multiple fields set up for play. Guests of all ages are welcome to join in the fun and fellowship, and for those who want to fully embrace the vintage spirit, we invite you to dress in your traditional croquet whites if you wish. Between matches, enjoy refreshments and the company of friends in a beautiful historic setting. It&rsquo;s the perfect way to honor a game with nearly 175 years of heritage and enjoy an early summer evening with friends and family.&nbsp; Friday June 26th 5:15-8:30, 70 Main St. Ellington

Wickets and Whimsy at Nellie McKnight Museum

Step back in time at the Nellie McKnight Museum for Wickets and Whimsy, a celebration of a classic pastime. Since its invention in the 1850s,...

Ever wondered what it's like to sit behind the wheel of a massive modern tractor? For one day a year at the Ellington Farmers Market you can find out!Our very own Oakridge Dairy is bringing one of their impressive machines right into the heart of the market. Kids of all ages are invited to climb into the driver's seat and learn how today's technology is changing the way food gets from farm to table &mdash; it's a hands-on experience the little ones (and let's be honest, the adults too) won't forget!Meanwhile, the incomparable Jeannie Murphy will be serenading the market with her beautiful voice and acoustic guitar, setting the perfect soundtrack for a Saturday morning in Ellington.And with late May bringing a wider variety of fresh produce into season and that sweet spot of spring weather, there's never been a better morning to come out, browse the stalls, and soak it all in.See you there!Saturday, May 30 | 9am&ndash;noon | 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT

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Come join us for a delightful morning at the Nellie McKnight Museum for our Barnyard Babies event! This is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to get up close and personal with some adorable new arrivals, including piglets, lambs, goats, chickens, and calves. While you're here, be sure to step inside the museum to explore the "Our Town, Our Story: An Ellington Timeline" exhibit, which will be open for all to enjoy.Admission to the event is free, making it a perfect community outing. We look forward to seeing you on the museum grounds for a day of local history and farmyard fun!&nbsp; The event is free and open to all.

Barnyard Babies at Nellie McKnight Museum

Come join us for a delightful morning at the Nellie McKnight Museum for our Barnyard Babies event! This is a wonderful opportunity for the whole...

Join us on May 23rd from 9am to noon at 72 Maple St in Ellington for our Art Is All Around market, where the Ellington Farmers Market becomes an open air gallery for one beautiful morning. Wander among the stalls and discover the work of talented local artists alongside all of your favorite regular vendors &mdash; fresh produce, locally raised protein, baked goods, artisanal foods, plants, and everything else that makes a Saturday morning at the market so wonderful.
Whether you're an art lover, a collector, or simply someone who appreciates the creativity and talent thriving right here in our community, this is a market you won't want to miss. Original paintings, photography, pottery, and more &mdash; all set against the backdrop of a gorgeous spring morning in Ellington.
Come browse, come be inspired, and come support the local artists and makers who make this region so rich and vibrant. Every piece tells a story, and every purchase makes a difference to the person who created it.
This is small town living at its very best. See you there!
Saturday, May 23rd | 9am&ndash;noon | 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT

Art Is All Around the Ellington Farmers Market

Join us on May 23rd from 9am to noon at 72 Maple St in Ellington for our Art Is All Around market, where the Ellington Farmers Market becomes an...

MILESTONE ANNOUNCEMENT Somers Veterans &amp; Families Legacy Park Project (A.K.A. Somers Veterans Memorial Park &amp; Healing Garden) 
The Somers Veterans &amp; Families Legacy Park Ad Hoc Committee and the Somers Department of Veterans Affairs are proud to announce that the proposed Somers Veterans &amp; Families Legacy Park project has officially received approval through the Town of Somers Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process.
This marks a major milestone in the continued effort to establish a lasting place of remembrance, healing, reflection, education, and community connection honoring veterans, military families, caregivers, and future generations.
The project &mdash; also known as the Somers Veterans Memorial Park &amp; Healing Garden &mdash; is envisioned as a meaningful community space where stories of service, sacrifice, resilience, and patriotism can be honored and preserved for generations to come.
This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication, volunteer service, and collaboration of many individuals and organizations, including:

&bull; Members of the Somers Veterans &amp; Families Legacy Park Ad Hoc Committee;&bull; The Somers Department of Veterans Affairs; &bull; The Town of Somers; &bull; The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Committee; &bull; Community supporters and veterans' organizations; &bull; Todd Rolland, Town Liaison; &bull; Joshua and Gabrielle Guertin, project architects; &bull; And the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving / Somers Greater Together Community Fund for providing the project&rsquo;s initial grant support.
With CIP approval now achieved, the committee will begin transitioning into the next phase of the project, including:&bull; Construction-related planning; &bull; Estimating and engineering coordination; &bull; Fundraising and community partnerships; &bull; And continued public engagement efforts.
As part of this next chapter, the committee is also proud to introduce the newly formed nonprofit organization:
Legacy of Service: Somers Veterans Foundation, Inc. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
The foundation will help support fundraising and long-term development efforts associated with the Somers Veterans &amp; Families Legacy Park project and other veteran-focused community initiatives.
Community members are invited to learn more during the upcoming Somers Veterans Coffeehouse on:
Saturday, May 30, 2026 8:30 AM &ndash; 11:30 AM Somers Town Hall Auditorium 600 Main Street Somers, Connecticut
This special Coffeehouse gathering will: &bull; Honor those who have served; &bull; Support our nation&rsquo;s warfighters; &bull; Celebrate America&rsquo;s 250th Anniversary; &bull; And introduce the community to the Legacy of Service: Somers Veterans Foundation, Inc.
The committee extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who has helped move this vision forward. While much work remains ahead, this milestone demonstrates what can be accomplished when a community comes together with purpose, service, and heart.
Every Story Matters.
Together, we honor the past, support the present, and build a lasting legacy for the future.

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Tolland County Ag DaySaturday, June 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMCelebrate agriculture, education, and community at Tolland County Ag Day! 
This free, family-friendly event brings together local farms, youth organizations, educators, and vendors for a day of hands-on learning and fun.
🐄 Kid-Friendly Activities Include: 
• Touch-A-Truck 
• Interactive activities 
• Hands-on learning 
• Games, demonstrations, and more!
🚜 Event Highlights: 
• Lawn Tractor Pull 
• Local vendors and exhibitors 
• Agricultural demonstrations 
• Fun for all ages
Whether you’re passionate about agriculture or just looking for a great day out with the family, Tolland County Ag Day has something for everyone!

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Tolland County Ag DaySaturday, June 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMCelebrate agriculture, education, and community at Tolland...

Jay Heritage Center

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve Wheeler-Brown, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Beyond Blue and White.”</a>
Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;Barbara Rotteveel&nbsp;to Gilded Age collectors like&nbsp;Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. 
Location: The award-winning Jay Estate Gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz. Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin and Suzanne Clary.
Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by Scarborough Fair Catering.
Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! 
Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500
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All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.
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GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN
Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.
Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.
While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.About The Jay Heritage Center
The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District, Westchester County's only National Historic Landmark District,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;
Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;
Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to learn more about events or opportunities to volunteer!

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More than just construction Discover the legacy of Talaga Construction. With over 50 years of experience, Butch has established a rock-solid reputation in masonry. Learn more about our commitment to quality and dependable service for homeowners and businesses in Manchester, Connecticut, and beyond. A foundation built on experience At Talaga Construction, our foundation is built on decades of hands-on experience. Butch's expertise in masonry is the cornerstone of our commitment to delivering exceptional results. We serve both homeowners and businesses, providing reliable and high-quality construction services. Our promise to you When you choose Talaga Construction, you're choosing a partner you can count on. We approach every project, whether it's masonry or concrete, with unwavering dedication to quality and reliability. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We serve both homeowners and businesses in Manchester and the surrounding areas. Specializing in masonry and concrete Talaga Construction specializes in masonry and concrete projects, ensuring structural integrity and lasting beauty. From intricate brickwork to durable concrete foundations, we bring expertise and precision to every job. Explore our portfolio to see examples of our quality craftsmanship.

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