Historic Stanley-Whitman House in Farmington

Stanley-Whitman House

Stanley-Whitman House, a ca. 1720 National Historic Landmark in the heart of Farmington, Connecticut, is more than a museum; it is a living storybook of New England’s colonial past. For nearly a century, this house museum has welcomed visitors to step back in time and discover the rhythms of daily life in 18th- and early 19th-century Farmington. We offer guided house tours, seasonal programs, school field trips, and hands-on workshops that illuminate history through experience. From hearth cooking and foodways demonstrations to gravestone cleaning workshops and walking tours of Memento Mori Cemetery, each program brings to life the traditions, struggles, and resilience of early residents. Our growing America250 initiatives highlight Farmington’s role in the Revolutionary War, showcasing both well-known patriots and underrepresented voices, including women, Indigenous peoples, and African Americans. Our interpretive gardens, artist interventions, and rotating exhibits connect the past to the present, while our partnerships with local schools, historical societies, and cultural organizations deepen community impact. The Stanley-Whitman House also serves as a resource for genealogists, researchers, and heritage travelers who seek authentic connections to New England history. What makes us unique is the way we blend scholarship with storytelling, preservation with participation. Visitors don’t just learn history here; they touch it, taste it, and walk in its footsteps. Whether you join us for a house tour, attend a lecture, bring your students, or support us through membership and special events like our annual Progressive Dinner, you become part of a tradition of keeping history alive for future generations. For more information, hours, and upcoming programs, visit www.s-wh.org .

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Farmington

Connecticut

Stanley-Whitman House, a ca. 1720 National Historic Landmark in the heart of Farmington, Connecticut, is more than a museum; it is a living...

Horse Back Riding, Summer Camp, Kids/Teen/Adult Programs

US Horse Welfare and Rescue Org

Discover Horses, Riding Lessons, Summer Camp, and Meaningful Year-round Programs for All Ages — Right Here in Avon US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue is a volunteer-run nonprofit horse rescue and sanctuary located in the heart of the Farmington Valley. We provide forever homes for horses in need while offering hands-on programs that build confidence, responsibility, and connection for children, teens, and adults in our community. Whether you're looking for riding lessons, a meaningful youth program, or a fun summer experience for your child, we invite you to come meet the herd. Programs for Avon &amp; Farmington Valley Families: • Horseback Riding Lessons — Year-round lessons for children, teens, and adults in a calm, supportive, low-pressure environment • Summer Camp for Kids — Outdoor fun, friendship, and learning with horses right here in Avon • Teens to the Rescue — A structured volunteer and learning program for teens who love animals and want to gain responsibility and real-life skills Next session begins April 30th, with sessions continuing throughout the year • After-School &amp; Youth Programs — Hands-on horse care, teamwork, and confidence-building activities • Adult Horsemanship Programs — Learn about horses, barn life, and horsemanship at any age — no experience needed • Programs for Seniors &amp; Community Members — Stay active, connected, and engaged through meaningful time with our gentle rescued horses • Volunteer Opportunities — Make a difference while becoming part of a welcoming local community At US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue, our horses serve as teachers, partners, and companions — helping people of all ages grow, learn, and feel connected. We are proud to be part of the Avon and Farmington Valley community. Come visit, get involved, or enroll in a program today. Learn more at USHorseWelfare.org Follow us on social media or stop by and see what makes us one of the Farmington Valley’s best-kept secrets.

Avon

Discover Horses, Riding Lessons, Summer Camp, and Meaningful Year-round Programs for All Ages — Right Here in Avon US Horse Welfare & Rescue is a...

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Readings By Karen, LLC

International Psychic/Medium Karen Hollis has used her abilities for more than 40 years to help people connect with their loved ones who have crossed over. Her private life readings are highly regarded for their accuracy, integrity, and compassion. Karen teaches seminars and has worked with law enforcement finding missing persons both in the United States and Canada. She has been featured on Discovery Channel’s “A Haunting,” and on “Paranormal Survivor.” As the lead Psychic/Medium Investigator with Ghosts of New England Research Society (G.O.N.E.R.S.), Karen is “the bridge between evidence and explanation.” To join one of Karen's classes or to schedule a private reading by phone, or in Karen's Office please call 860-665-8024

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Chris Dehnel

Middletown

International Psychic/Medium Karen Hollis has used her abilities for more than 40 years to help people connect with their loved ones who have...

32 Years of Trusted Flooring and Renovation Expertise 

Action Carpet & Floor Covering

With more than three decades in business, we’ve built our reputation on craftsmanship, reliability, and standing behind every job we complete. We proudly offer a lifetime guarantee on labor, giving our customers confidence long after the project is finished. Our expertise extends far beyond carpet installation, covering luxury vinyl plank flooring, hardwood sanding and refinishing, custom area rugs, and stair runners. As a full-service general contractor, we handle complete bathroom renovations from start to finish—including demolition, plumbing, electrical, painting, and final installation. In addition, we provide professional water and mold restoration services to help safeguard your home. Whether you’re refreshing a single space or tackling a full remodel, our experienced team delivers seamless results with care, precision, and 32 years of proven experience.

Simsbury

With more than three decades in business, we’ve built our reputation on craftsmanship, reliability, and standing behind every job we complete. We...

Retirement Planning • Medicare/Medicaid • Social Security

Pelletier Senior Planning

At Pelletier Senior Planning, our clients’ retirement goals are at the heart of everything we do. We know no two journeys look the same—every individual and every family has a unique vision for their future. That’s what makes our work both meaningful and rewarding: helping people design plans that reflect their goals, values, and priorities. With a collaborative, team-based approach, we take the time to educate, guide, and provide thoughtful solutions for all aspects of Retirement Planning, Medicare/Medicaid, and Social Security. By blending knowledge with personal attention, we strive to make the complex feel clear and manageable. You’ll never feel rushed or pressured—we’re here to simplify the process and give you confidence in your decisions. Together, our Father-Daughter team brings over 50 years of combined experience. Lou’s decades of wisdom and Jessica’s fresh perspective provide a balance of tradition and innovation. This wealth of knowledge, paired with our hands-on approach, allows us to create customized strategies designed not only to meet immediate needs but also to empower our clients for the years ahead. We offer a wide variety of solutions, giving you the freedom to focus on what matters most right now. For some, that may be preparing for retirement income or understanding Medicare options. For others, it may mean protecting assets, planning for long-term care, or creating a legacy for the next generation. Whatever your priorities, we work alongside you every step of the way. At Pelletier Senior Planning, your goals are our mission. Our promise is simple: to listen, to educate, and to provide guidance that gives you peace of mind. Retirement is not just about finances—it’s about building a future you can embrace with clarity and confidence.

At Pelletier Senior Planning, our clients’ retirement goals are at the heart of everything we do. We know no two journeys look the same—every...

Reliable Heat & Trusted HVAC Service From Quinoco

Quinoco Energy Services

Quinoco Energy has been keeping Connecticut families warm, safe, and comfortable for more than 145 years. As a local, family-owned company, we proudly serve Hartford and Litchfield Counties with reliable fuel delivery and full-service home comfort solutions. Our team delivers Bioheat® heating oil, propane, diesel fuel, and kerosene, along with expert installation, maintenance, and repair for furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioning, and ductless systems. We provide preventive maintenance plans plus 24/7 emergency service for total peace of mind. Our team will also install and service standby generators, so your home stays powered during outages. At Quinoco, we combine experience and personal service with our range of energy solutions. Our Bioheat® fuel blend helps to reduce emissions without requiring system conversions, making it an easy, eco-friendly choice for homeowners. Neighbors know us for our dependable deliveries, responsive customer service, and a team that treats every home like our own. From heating and cooling to indoor air quality upgrades, we’re here to keep your home comfortable year-round. Quinoco Energy — dependable heat, reliable service, and comfort you can count on.

Quinoco Energy has been keeping Connecticut families warm, safe, and comfortable for more than 145 years. As a local, family-owned company, we...

 5 Star Service, Knowledge and Experience you can trust!

Carol Presutti Team - Realtors

We have been helping buyers and sellers to successfully meet their real estate goals since 1992. Your home is one of, if not THE biggest investment of your lifetime! Contact us for a FREE SELLER or BUYER consultation if you’re thinking of a move in the near future in this hot market! We can set up a strategy for you to achieve your 2023 goals and beyond whether it is investing, building, buying or selling. Our team speaks 8 languages to serve you the best we can. Call or text us today or fill out the info sheet here. We look forward to serving you! Carol Presutti Team, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties

We have been helping buyers and sellers to successfully meet their real estate goals since 1992. Your home is one of, if not THE biggest investment...

This young bird was found on Monday August 21. Is eager to be reunited with its owner.

This young bird was found on Monday August 21. Is eager to be reunited with its owner.

Cockatiel found in Parking Lot of Otis on Rt 6...

It appears to be a young cockatiel - very tame. If you are missing this pet please c all Jim at 860-810-7711 

Cockatiel found in Parking Lot of Otis on Rt 6 Farmington Please call Jim 860-810-7711

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ANTIQ'S

Who knew it was so valuable – thank goodness I didn’t throw it away!
Whether you are moving, downsizing, dealing with the passing of a loved one, or getting ready to retire, ANTIQ’S is here to help. With over 30+ years of trusted and valued antique appraising, there is no situation too large or small. We also offer estate consultation, quality appraisals and evaluations, and complete or partial estate liquidations.
Search for the holy grail in your basement, attic or garage and bring in your treasure and we will tell you what we can of age, value and more.Grandpa’s old watch, Uncle Fred’s fly rod, Aunt Bessie’s jewelry, or??
Free appraisal of your antiques - “every” Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ANTIQ’S, the only antique shop in Farmington
FARMINGTON, CT -ANTIQ’S LLC – Estd. 1990
Located on Hyde Rd. at the corner of New Britain Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032
Open every weekend Sat/Sun 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Local Event: Trash or Treasure? Come find out!

Trash or Treasure? Come find out!

Who knew it was so valuable – thank goodness I didn’t throw it away!
Whether you are moving, downsizing, dealing with the...

Bridge Street Live

From “Ventura Highway” to “Woodstock”:&nbsp;The Hits of America and Crosby, Stills, Nash &amp; YoungVIDEO LINK:&nbsp; <a href="https://youtu.be/9GsrZ81xzLc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/9GsrZ81xzLc</a>
Step into a time machine and rediscover the legendary sounds of the 70s with Wooden Horse, New England’s premier musical experience. As the nation’s only dual tribute show dedicated to the musical catalogs of both America and Crosby, Stills, Nash &amp; Young, Wooden Horse delivers a masterclass in nostalgia that you won't find anywhere else.
Capturing the essence of these iconic acts requires more than just instruments; it requires a vocal chemistry that is rare to find. This powerhouse six-piece ensemble rises to the occasion, faithfully recreating the intricate, sun-soaked harmonies and lush arrangements that defined a generation. From the breezy, acoustic gallop of "Ventura Highway" to the complex, multi-movement masterpiece "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," every note is handled with surgical precision and soulful authenticity.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the "Sister Golden Hair" era or a devotee of the "Teach Your Children" spirit, Wooden Horse offers a seamless journey through some of the greatest chart-topping hits in music history.
Don’t miss your chance to see the only show that brings the spirit of these two legendary bands together for one unforgettable experience.

Local Event: America and Crosby , Stills, Nash, and Young Tribute

Collinsville

America and Crosby , Stills, Nash, and Young...

From “Ventura Highway” to “Woodstock”: The Hits of America and Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungVIDEO LINK: ...

America and Crosby , Stills, Nash, and Young Tribute

Congregation Beth Israel

The Connecticut Symphony Orchestra will conclude its season on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3 p.m. at Community Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT.
The program will again feature the CSO brass section and include Sonata pian’e forte by Gabrieli, Conga del Fuego Nuevo by Marquez, Themes from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by Williams, and Karelia Suite, Op.11 by Jean Sibelius.The program will conclude with The Firebird Suite (1919), a reorchestration of the work that “catapulted the young Stravinsky to international fame.”
A free reception will follow the performance.&nbsp; For tickets, details, and directions, please visit connecticutsymphony.org.

Local Event: Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Presents Burning Bright

Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Presents Burning...

The Connecticut Symphony Orchestra will conclude its season on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3 p.m. at Community Beth Israel, 701...

Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Presents Burning Bright

New Horizons Village

Join us for our Strawberry Festival at New Horizons Village on Thursday, June 11 from 6:30p - 8:30p! Food, Vendors and live music presented by Locomotion!

Local Event: 69th Annual Strawberry Festival

69th Annual Strawberry Festival

Join us for our Strawberry Festival at New Horizons Village on Thursday, June 11 from 6:30p - 8:30p! Food, Vendors and live...

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!

Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

Westchester County

New York

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve...

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

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Farmington High Junior Earns Prestigious Civic...

She received, last month, the YWCA 2026 Women in Leadership Award for student leadership.

Farmington High Junior Earns Prestigious Civic Award

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A national survey ranked the well-traveled roadway on a list of roads causing everyday driving frustrations.

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Prominent Restaurant To Close In West Hartford

The eatery will close this weekend, citing rising real estate costs and lease renewal challenges.

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