Talaga Construction - Building the Future, Brick by Brick

Talaga Construction

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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Manchester

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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...

Dustless sanding and refinishing service for hardwood floors

Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC

Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC has proudly served the state of Connecticut since 2006, establishing a reputation as a premier provider of licensed and insured hardwood flooring services. Our specialty lies in advanced dustless sanding and refinishing techniques, utilizing state-of-the-art dust-containment systems that not only minimize airborne particles but also create healthier and cleaner environments, particularly beneficial for clients with allergies or asthma. We are committed to adhering to the rigorous standards set forth by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), ensuring that all our practices meet industry benchmarks for quality and safety. Our comprehensive range of services includes expert installation, precise sanding, vibrant staining, meticulous repair, and thorough restoration of hardwood floors, tailored to meet the needs of both residential and commercial clients alike. To foster transparency and trust, we offer complimentary in-home estimates, ensuring that each client is fully informed about the project scope, timeline, and costs involved. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in the transparent and straightforward process we maintain throughout each project. With a solid presence on the Better Business Bureau, bolstered by an outstanding reputation and consistently positive customer feedback, Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC stands out as a reliable partner for all your professional hardwood flooring needs. We take pride in our attention to detail, dedication to quality craftsmanship, and responsive customer service that consistently exceeds expectations.

Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC has proudly served the state of Connecticut since 2006, establishing a reputation as a premier provider of licensed...

Book your Cooking Classes at thehiddenkitchenct.com

The Hidden Kitchen

After years for cooking in fine dining restaurants, award winning chefs - Tom Kaldy and Joe Keane - decided to open a little shop of their own. Seeking to provide customers with the high quality items they've been cooking for years but in a much more approachable, comfortable manner, and in a takeout box! . The Hidden Kitchen is a seasonally focused takeout joint operated by real chefs, preparing the best with the best. The Hidden Kitchen also hosts cooking classes weekly and operates as a full-service catering company.

After years for cooking in fine dining restaurants, award winning chefs - Tom Kaldy and Joe Keane - decided to open a little shop of their own....

MANCHESTER, CT — The lineup has been announced for the eighth-annual Annual Silk City Fest. The 2026 Silk City Fest is located in Downtown Manchester at the Purnell Place parking lot (Orange Lot), which can be accessed via Oak or Birch Streets The all-day event on Saturday, Aug. 22 features music, art, crafts, family friendly interactive activities, and a kids play zone. The event is pet-friendly, accessible, and all-inclusive. It is presented by n partnership with Urban Lodge Brewing, Bigger Beast Records, The Lutz Children's Museum, WORK_SPACE, The Downtown Manchester Special Services District, The Town Of Manchester. Urban Lodge is sponsoring an after party as well. Here is the lineup: <figure><img id="103600-1780511212" data-image="103600-1780511212" data-src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/103600/20260603/022651/styles/raw/public/processed_images/Screenshot%202026-06-03%20at%202.23.33%E2%80%AFPM.png" data-sizes="(min-width: 780px) 726px, 100vw" data-srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/103600/20260603/022651/styles/raw/public/processed_images/Screenshot%202026-06-03%20at%202.23.33%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=640 640w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/103600/20260603/022651/styles/raw/public/processed_images/Screenshot%202026-06-03%20at%202.23.33%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=726 726w" /></figure>

MANCHESTER, CT — The lineup has been announced for the eighth-annual Annual Silk City Fest.

The 2026 Silk City Fest is located in Downtown Manchester at the Purnell Place parking lot (Orange Lot), which can be accessed via Oak or Birch Streets The all-day event on Saturday, Aug. 22 features music, art, crafts, family friendly interactive activities, and a kids play zone.

The event is pet-friendly, accessible, and all-inclusive. It is presented by n partnership with Urban Lodge Brewing, Bigger Beast Records, The Lutz Children's Museum, WORK_SPACE, The Downtown Manchester Special Services District, The Town Of Manchester.

Urban Lodge is sponsoring an after party as well. Here is the lineup:

Lineup Announced For 2026 Silk City Fest 

The all-day event features music, art, crafts, family friendly interactive activities, and a kids play zone.

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Jay Kenney

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Town of West Hartford

The Celebrate! West Hartford&nbsp;FUNd&nbsp;RUNS&nbsp;are the most family-friendly fitness runs in the Greater Hartford region. Featuring a non-competitive Kids' K dash and a 5K race, these events have something for ages 3-83+. Held in conjunction with the Town's two-day outdoor festival, it's a great opportunity for individuals or whole families to enjoy a healthy activity together while supporting West Hartford families in need. A portion of proceeds is donated to the&nbsp;The Town That Cares&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Leisure Services Scholarship Fund&nbsp;which helps children from low-income families attend swimming lessons, camps during school vacations and other life-enhancing programs throughout the year.
- The morning starts with a non-competitive Kids' K around Blue Back Square for kids up to 10 years old with medals for all finishers. - The 5K course takes runners north through historic West Hartford Center and includes a long stretch on the scenic paved Trout Brook Trail before finishing in Blue Back Square. This course is USATF certified (#CT24001JHP). - After the race, join us for the Awards Ceremony and Refueling Reception at Town Hall (50 South Main Street) in the Festival Dining Tent. - Known for giving great rewards, prizes are awarded to the first, second, and third place 5K finishers in the male and female divisions in ten age categories: 10 and under; 11-14; 15-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+. - The overall first place male and female finishers as well as to the first place male and female from West Hartford (one per winner) receive prizes valued at at least $100. The first place male, female and over 65 finishers also get trophies. - All 5K participants can enter a drawing for raffle great prizes valued at $25+. - 5K (only) participants who register by May 22 are guaranteed a race T-shirt.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143578/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Celebrate West Hartford FUNd RUNS: 5K & Kids' K

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Meg's Inspirations

Meg's Inspirational Gifts will be hosting a lecture with author and medical doctor Ralph La Guardia, MD. He has 20 years of experience in the medical field and has written three books. He is a firm believer in alternative medicine, nutrition, and sustainable gardening. He will be sharing his valuable knowledge and answering your questions in this one-of-a-kind lecture. The event is $35 per person and includes light refreshments. To reserve your space, please call 860-649-9941 or email meg@megsinspirations.com

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Meg's Inspirational Gifts will be hosting a lecture with author and medical doctor Ralph La Guardia, MD. He has 20 years of...

Alternative Medicine Lecture with Ralph La Guardia, MD

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

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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

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The Hidden Kitchen at Hilliard Mills

Celebrate Dad the way it should be—good food, good people, and a laid-back afternoon that brings everyone together.
Reserve your tickets for adults today!
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Join us at The Hidden Kitchen for a Father’s Day BBQ built for the whole family. We’re firing up the grills and serving a menu rooted in bold, honest flavors—slow-smoked meats, classic summer sides, and a few chef-driven touches that elevate the experience without losing the fun.
This isn’t just a meal—it’s an afternoon to settle in and stay awhile. Kids will have their own space with games and activities to keep them engaged, while the adults can relax with a cold drink in hand.
Buffet to include smoked bbq brisket, pulled pork, chicken, sides and salads galore, all showcasing local ingredients and meticulous preparations!
We’re proud to be partnering with 2nd Bridge Brewing Co., who will be pouring a curated selection of local craft beers alongside refreshing 
Whether you’re celebrating Dad, gathering with family, or just looking for a reason to enjoy a great afternoon, this is exactly what Father’s Day should feel like.
Come as you are. Stay as long as you’d like. Good food and good people—that’s what it’s all about

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Father's Day Family BBQ!

Celebrate Dad the way it should be—good food, good people, and a laid-back afternoon that brings everyone together.
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Bob's Discount Furniture has kept its No. 7 ranking as it grew to 216 stores across 27 states.

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