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.

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Avon

Connecticut

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Simsbury Dental Associates

Welcome to Simsbury Dental Associates. Our doctors provide a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry, with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to crowns and bridges, root canal treatment and Invisalign®. In addition, we offer in-office oral surgery procedures including tooth extractions, dental implants and sinus augmentation. Our doctors provide the highest level of care in all aspects of general, cosmetic, and family dentistry. Our office is located at 381 Hopmeadow St, Suite 302, Weatogue, CT 06089. Visit us at https://www.simsburydentalassociates.com/

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UConn Health Department of Medicine Clinical Research Unit.

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UConn Health Department of Medicine Clinical Research Unit. The Department of Medicine at UConn Health has a long history of conducting and supporting clinical research in diverse subspecialties. Our mission is to provide expanded opportunities for clinical research to our faculty and improve the quality and efficacy of treatments available to our patients.

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UConn Health Department of Medicine Clinical Research Unit. The Department of Medicine at UConn Health has a long history of conducting and...

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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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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 .

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

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Calling local artists! You can have your art showcased (and sell pieces if you wish) on our Local Artist Wall at Whole Foods Market Bishops Corner in West Hartford for free! Just email <a href="mailto:lorri.foster@wholefoods.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">lorri.foster@wholefoods.com</a> for more information!

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West Hartford's Sunday Farmers Market

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Plainville High School

Lace up and mark your calendars! The 19th Annual Petit Family Foundation 5K Road Race &amp; Fitness Walk is coming soon!&nbsp;
Sunday, July 12, 2026&nbsp;
Plainville High School&nbsp; 
Plainville, CT 06062

Join us for a day of movement, community and purpose - whether you run, walk or cheer along the way!



Their legacy of compassion and kindness—Jennifer Hawke-Petit, Hayley Elizabeth Petit, and Michaela Rose Petit—shapes the work we do every day.
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Local Event: 19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race & Fitness Walk

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19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race &...

Lace up and mark your calendars! The 19th Annual Petit Family Foundation 5K Road Race & Fitness Walk is coming soon! 
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19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race & Fitness Walk

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