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Doggy Paddle
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Bring your pup out to this fun dog swim! 2 swim waves will be held: 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 5:45-6:45 p.m. Cost is $10/Dog (per Wave). Dogs must be licensed and up to date on all shots. No aggressive dogs, please. Dogs must remain off-leash in the swim area and humans are not allowed in the pool. Please bring your own tennis ball. Pre-registration required online:
https://glastonburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29925
Find out what's happening in Glastonburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Riverfront Music Series is Back with a Concert on September 8th feature eta Music
Join us on September 8th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the lawn area behind the Riverfront Community Center, adjacent to Riverfront Park.
Co-sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department and the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce this event promises to be a great ending of the summer season. Food trucks and Farmers market will also be on site. Free shuttle parking available at the parking lot at 180/200 Glastonbury Blvd. beginning at 4:30 p.m.
FREE Movie Nights
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy a free movie on the lawn behind the Riverfront Community Center. Reservations not required.
- Wednesday, September 15, 2021: E.T. Presented by the Tierney Family of Glastonbury, Clear River Fuel Oil and Glastonbury Parks and Recreation. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Movie begins at 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 21, 2021: Despicable Me Presented by the Tierney Family of Glastonbury, Gbury2Go and Glastonbury Parks and Recreation. Gates open at 5:45p.m. Movie begins at 6:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 29, 2021: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Presented by the Tierney Family of Glastonbury, Kaman Air Vehicles and Glastonbury Parks and Recreation. Gates open at 5:45p.m. Movie begins at 6:45 p.m.
Passport to Health Fair
Join us for the Passport to Health Fair at the Riverfront Community Center on Wednesday, September 22nd! Times are 2:00-4:00 p.m. or 5:00-7:00 p.m. The event will feature vendors, health & wellness demonstrations, presentations a raffle and fun for the whole family!
The event will also feature the “Hidden in Plain Sight” educational experience that walks you through a typical teenage bedroom. The inside of the bedroom is set up with drug paraphernalia “Hidden in Plain Sight.” This is an interactive display/program that offers adults insights into current trends in youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, concealment of illicit drugs & alcohol. Volunteers educate community members about drug trends, paraphernalia, how to talk to youth about alcohol & drugs, and what to do if a problem is suspected.
If you are interested in being a vendor or sponsor, please visit us online at www.glastonbury-ct.gov/passport2health or call (860)652-7678.
Town and Community Tag Sale
The Glastonbury Town Wide Tag Sale will be held on Saturday, September 25th (Raindate: Sunday, September 26th) from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. behind the Academy Building in Glastonbury, CT. The Town Wide Tag Sale gives buyers the opportunity to go to one place and spend the day visiting multiple tag sales! For sellers, it's a way to have a concentration of sales at one convenient destination, especially if having a tag sale at your home is not feasible.
Residents can purchase a 10’x10’ space and bring your wares to sell at our annual event! You must provide your own tables. Cost is $35. Register online at https://glastonburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29924
For additional information or information on space availability, please call the Glastonbury Parks and Recreation department at 860.652.7679 or e-mail us at recreation@glastonbury-ct.gov.
Parks and Recreation Fall Program Openings
Join us for some fabulous fall programs that still have openings including:
- X-Factor Training Camp for Children
- Skyhawks MultiSport Tots 9:00 a.m.
- Healthy Harvest Cooking Class
- Adult Tennis Lessons
- Music Together
- Fitness Classes – Virtual & In Person
- …and More!
Register online at https://glastonburyct.myrec.com
Affordable Housing Survey
The Town of Glastonbury is in the process of preparing an Affordable Housing Plan by June 2022 as required by State law. An Affordable Housing Steering Committee has been analyzing and evaluating current and anticipated future housing needs in Glastonbury and will be recommending policies and action steps to other Town boards and agencies.
Community input is an important part of the overall process of preparing the Affordable Housing Plan. As such, the Town's Affordable Housing Steering Committee is asking the public to complete a survey to help the Town of Glastonbury understand shared goals and shared concerns and plan for the future of the community.
The survey will be open for the next four weeks, closing on Sunday, September 26th. To complete the survey, please visit:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Glastonbury-Housing
Doggy Paddle
Bring your pup out to this fun dog swim! 2 swim waves will be held: 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 5:45-6:45 p.m. Cost is $10/Dog (per Wave). Dogs must be licensed and up to date on all shots. No aggressive dogs, please. Dogs must remain off-leash in the swim area and humans are not allowed in the pool. Please bring your own tennis ball. Pre-registration required online:
https://glastonburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29925
Riverfront Music Series is Back with a Concert on September 8th feature eta Music
Join us on September 8th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the lawn area behind the Riverfront Community Center, adjacent to Riverfront Park.
Co-sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department and the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce this event promises to be a great ending of the summer season. Food trucks and Farmers market will also be on site. Free shuttle parking available at the parking lot at 180/200 Glastonbury Blvd. beginning at 4:30 p.m.
FREE Movie Nights
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy a free movie on the lawn behind the Riverfront Community Center. Reservations not required.
- Wednesday, September 15, 2021: E.T. Presented by the Tierney Family of Glastonbury, Clear River Fuel Oil and Glastonbury Parks and Recreation. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Movie begins at 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 21, 2021: Despicable Me Presented by the Tierney Family of Glastonbury, Gbury2Go and Glastonbury Parks and Recreation. Gates open at 5:45p.m. Movie begins at 6:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 29, 2021: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Presented by the Tierney Family of Glastonbury, Kaman Air Vehicles and Glastonbury Parks and Recreation. Gates open at 5:45p.m. Movie begins at 6:45 p.m.
Passport to Health Fair
Join us for the Passport to Health Fair at the Riverfront Community Center on Wednesday, September 22nd! Times are 2:00-4:00 p.m. or 5:00-7:00 p.m. The event will feature vendors, health & wellness demonstrations, presentations a raffle and fun for the whole family!
The event will also feature the “Hidden in Plain Sight” educational experience that walks you through a typical teenage bedroom. The inside of the bedroom is set up with drug paraphernalia “Hidden in Plain Sight.” This is an interactive display/program that offers adults insights into current trends in youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, concealment of illicit drugs & alcohol. Volunteers educate community members about drug trends, paraphernalia, how to talk to youth about alcohol & drugs, and what to do if a problem is suspected.
If you are interested in being a vendor or sponsor, please visit us online at www.glastonbury-ct.gov/passport2health or call (860)652-7678.
Town and Community Tag Sale
The Glastonbury Town Wide Tag Sale will be held on Saturday, September 25th (Raindate: Sunday, September 26th) from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. behind the Academy Building in Glastonbury, CT. The Town Wide Tag Sale gives buyers the opportunity to go to one place and spend the day visiting multiple tag sales! For sellers, it's a way to have a concentration of sales at one convenient destination, especially if having a tag sale at your home is not feasible.
Residents can purchase a 10’x10’ space and bring your wares to sell at our annual event! You must provide your own tables. Cost is $35. Register online at https://glastonburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29924
For additional information or information on space availability, please call the Glastonbury Parks and Recreation department at 860.652.7679 or e-mail us at recreation@glastonbury-ct.gov.
Parks and Recreation Fall Program Openings
Join us for some fabulous fall programs that still have openings including:
- X-Factor Training Camp for Children
- Skyhawks MultiSport Tots 9:00 a.m.
- Healthy Harvest Cooking Class
- Adult Tennis Lessons
- Music Together
- Fitness Classes – Virtual & In Person
- …and More!
Register online at https://glastonburyct.myrec.com
Affordable Housing Survey
The Town of Glastonbury is in the process of preparing an Affordable Housing Plan by June 2022 as required by State law. An Affordable Housing Steering Committee has been analyzing and evaluating current and anticipated future housing needs in Glastonbury and will be recommending policies and action steps to other Town boards and agencies.
Community input is an important part of the overall process of preparing the Affordable Housing Plan. As such, the Town's Affordable Housing Steering Committee is asking the public to complete a survey to help the Town of Glastonbury understand shared goals and shared concerns and plan for the future of the community.
The survey will be open for the next four weeks, closing on Sunday, September 26th. To complete the survey, please visit:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Glastonbury-Housing
This press release was produced by the Town of Glastonbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
