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

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

Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc

Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc. is a dedicated educational facility providing quality child care and early learning services in the Farmington Valley. The center serves children ranging from 18 months to 12 years of age, offering a supportive environment that fosters growth and development for young learners. The center specializes in a comprehensive range of programs, including a dedicated toddler program, nursery school for three and four-year-olds, and a structured Pre-K curriculum. Beyond standard daytime care, they provide essential before and after school programs for school-age children and engaging summer camp opportunities to keep students active throughout the year. Families can expect a professional approach to early childhood education that balances academic preparation with a nurturing atmosphere. By offering consistent care and specialized programming, Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc. serves as a reliable partner for parents seeking a quality path to their child's future.

Canton

Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc. is a dedicated educational facility providing quality child care and early learning services in the...

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/

Welcome to Simsbury Dental Associates. Our doctors provide a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry, with expertise ranging from porcelain...

UConn Health Department of Medicine Clinical Research Unit.

UConn Health

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. The clinical research unit actively manages diverse trials, focusing on areas such as chronic disease management, respiratory health, and metabolic disorders. With a dedicated team of research nurses and study coordinators, the department provides comprehensive support for both inpatient and outpatient clinical studies, ensuring high standards of safety and efficacy. Patients can expect a patient-centered approach supported by institutional oversight and expert medical leadership. By participating in clinical trials at UConn Health, individuals gain access to cutting-edge therapeutic options and specialized care overseen by experienced principal investigators.

Farmington

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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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

Middlesex County

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Middletown

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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.

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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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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

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Friendly's in Unionville has served its last sundae. The restaurant will be permanently closed in advance of an expiring lease, according to NBC Connecticut.The location closed the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. There are currently no plans to close other locations in Connecticut. Friendly's has closed several locations in Connecticut over the years after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. <a href="http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Friendlys-Closes-Permanently-in-Unionville--284525961.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read the full NBC report here.</a>

Friendly’s in Unionville has served its last sundae.

The restaurant will be permanently closed in advance of an expiring lease, according to NBC Connecticut.The location closed the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. There are currently no plans to close other locations in Connecticut.

Friendly’s has closed several locations in Connecticut over the years after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. <a href="http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Friendlys-Closes-Permanently-in-Unionville--284525961.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read the full NBC report here.</a>

The restaurant closed before Thanksgiving.

Unionville Friendly's Closes Doors Permanently

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Free admission. Get ready to dance the day away! The stage comes alive on Friday Sept 18th with the Shout Band and The Savage Brothers Band. On Saturday Sept 19th Johnny Sixgun Band, Night Shift, and Michael Nigretti take over the stage plus a show-stopping performances from the dance troupe Sorelle D’ Italia in America. And they’re back by popular demand — the Yummy Meatball Eating Contest, the Great Grape Stomping Contest, and the one-and-only Cheese Roll Contest! Enjoy our Taste of Italy and Beer, Wine, Italian Specialty Cocktails. Bring the kids, all are welcome. Shuttle Bus Information: Parking is at an offsite location, at Residence Inn back parking lot Ensign Drive Avon. Sorry no pets allowed at this event.

Local Event: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event

2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event

Free admission. Get ready to dance the day away! The stage comes alive on Friday Sept 18th with the Shout Band and The Savage...

32 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001 

Free admission. Get ready to dance the day away! The stage comes alive on Friday Sept 18th with the Shout Band and The Savage Brothers Band. On Saturday Sept19th Johnny Sixgun Band, Night Shift, and Michael Nigretti take over the stage plus a show-stopping performances from the dance troupe Sorelle D’ Italia in America. And they’re back by popular demand — the Yummy Meatball Eating Contest, the Great Grape Stomping Contest, and the one-and-only Cheese Roll Contest! Enjoy our Taste of Italy and Beer, Wine, Italian Specialty Cocktails. Bring the kids, all are welcome. Shuttle Bus Information: Parking is at an offsite location, at Residence Inn back parking lot Ensign Drive Avon. Sorry no pets allowed at this event.

Jay Heritage Center

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators to our site during September 2026, Constitution Month, to commemorate our nation’s journey towards independence and democracy. The free program is co-sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Social Studies Council. The event will be the first of many lively conversation about America at 250 with some of our country’s leading history scholars. It is open to teachers throughout the Mid Hudson and Sound Shore communities as well as Fairfield County.
Professors David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman and Beverly Gage will take the stage at the new Wachenheim Center to examine the history of the nation-state and the contested nature of American national identity. The panel will discuss what the United States and the Constitution have meant to citizens over time and how that vision has changed or stayed constant. &nbsp;The event is FREE but registration is required. RSVP to Suzanne Clary at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org/2026/08/31/america-at-250-panel-for-educators-september-19th-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT AND SPEAKERS HERE.</a>

Local Event: America at 250 for Educators

Westchester County

New York

America at 250 for Educators

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators to our site during September 2026, Constitution Month, to...

30 Vendors, Live Music, Activities for Kids, Vegetables, Fruit, Dairy, Meat, Coffee, Pastries, Bread, Acai Bowls, Panadas, Jerk Chicken Sandwiches.&nbsp;

Local Event: West Hartford's Sunday Farmers' Market

West Hartford's Sunday Farmers' Market

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Newington Police To Work At Chick-Fil-A For...

Newington police will participate in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser this week at Chick-fil-A, with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Connecticut.

Newington Police To Work At Chick-Fil-A For Special Olympics

Southington Library To Look At Birth Of ESPN

The author of a book on ESPN will discuss its founding and screen part of a documentary on Sept. 21 at the Southington Public Library.

Simsbury Senior Living Site To Host Forum On...

McLean will host a Sept. 22 panel in Simsbury explaining care options, when they may be needed, and what Medicare or insurance may cover.

Simsbury Senior Living Site To Host Forum On Health Care Options

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Farmington Startup Strives To Turn Managers...

The Farmington-based company provides one-on-one coaching aimed at helping managers and executives develop leadership skills.

Farmington Startup Strives To Turn Managers Into Leaders

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FEMA To Discuss Flooding Along Farmington River...

FEMA, state, and local officials will be in Avon on Sept. 22 to review revised flood maps and answer residents' questions.

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Unionville Friendly's Closes Doors Permanently

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