Name: Walk For Mental Health Awareness
Start: 2026-05-16T10:00:00-04:00
Location: HVCC

HVCC

Join us for a meaningful walk to support a good cause, featuring free swag and delicious food, snacks, and water for participants. This rain-or-shine event requires a $10 registration fee, with all proceeds directly benefiting HVCC.10am-1pm

Local Event: Walk For Mental Health Awareness

Tolland County

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Vernon

Connecticut

Walk For Mental Health Awareness

Join us for a meaningful walk to support a good cause, featuring free swag and delicious food, snacks, and water for...

The Friends of Valley Falls will hold a free wildflower walk at 10 am on April 26&nbsp;at Valley Falls Park. Carol Hatch will help us discover the many early spring flowers found in the woods. Meet at the park pavilion. Cancellation&nbsp;due to weather, and additional nature walks posted on the Friends Facebook page:&nbsp;The Friends of Valley Falls, Inc., Vernon CT.&nbsp;

Local Event: Friends Offer Wildflower Walk at Park

Friends Offer Wildflower Walk at Park

The Friends of Valley Falls will hold a free wildflower walk at 10 am on April 26 at Valley Falls Park. Carol Hatch will help...

Rockville Public Library

Looking for a place to meet other parents with young kids? Need to get out of the house for an hour? Join us with your little ones to play and make new friends! Ages birth through age 4.

Local Event: Playdate @ the Library

Playdate @ the Library

Looking for a place to meet other parents with young kids? Need to get out of the house for an hour? Join us with your little...

This meeting is being rescheduled.Come join us for our monthly meeting.
We will be discussing fund raising for the Valley Falls Braille Trail.
We will hear how we did at the FIDELCO&nbsp;fund raiser at Spare Time.
And we will hear how we did for our on going collection of glasses.
Help make a difference in your community...everyone is welcome.

Local Event: Vernon Rockville Lions Club

Vernon Rockville Lions Club

This meeting is being rescheduled.Come join us for our monthly meeting.
We will be discussing fund raising for the Valley Falls...

Modern Style Events

Join us for a FREE Paint Party designed especially for families with children ages 6–12 and led by a professional Paint Party host. No artistic skills needed! Hosted by KIDSAFE CT, an affiliate of The Village.Thursday, April 30, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Modern Style Events (400-2 Talcottville Road, Vernon, CT)REGISTER: <a href="https://bit.ly/4dOjHY9?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNTNhVVkzQUtScHhBejhkMXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4Cdqekh31kcgz97EnexdHE0fzfLD5C_e6HCqLGN4eSCNwIHJuQvA4NWxBO1w_aem_JXT5ljj7NjV9ccsvOC5msw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://thevillage.org/event/create-and-connect-event/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">thevillage.org/event/create-and-connect-event/</a><a href="https://bit.ly/4dOjHY9?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNTNhVVkzQUtScHhBejhkMXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4Cdqekh31kcgz97EnexdHE0fzfLD5C_e6HCqLGN4eSCNwIHJuQvA4NWxBO1w_aem_JXT5ljj7NjV9ccsvOC5msw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Registration required by April 23. Please note: One caregiver per child can register. Appetizers and dessert included, plus door prizes.This event is all about connection, creativity and shared joy. Families will enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where children and caregivers can create side‑by‑side, express themselves and strengthen their bond through art. Any questions, please contact Robin at 860-872-1918 or rkohler@kidsafect.org.

Local Event: FREE Create and Connect Paint Party

FREE Create and Connect Paint Party

 Join us for a FREE Paint Party designed especially for families with children ages 6–12 and led by a professional Paint Party...

Looking for a place to meet other parents with young kids? Need to get out of the house for an hour? Join us with your little ones to play and make new friends! Ages birth through age 4

The Raised Bed Gardening Program (RBG) begins May 2nd.&nbsp;Gardening Mentors will teach, guide, and answer&nbsp;questions throughout the season - May-November.&nbsp;&nbsp;Participants maintain their beds during Farm operating hours. &nbsp;Raised Garden Beds are accessible and easy to maintain. We will have&nbsp;workshops and end the season with a potluck from our gardens! Email <a href="mailto:strongfarmgardens@gmail.com">strongfarmgardens@gmail.com</a> for more information.

Local Event: Raised Bed Gardening Program

Raised Bed Gardening Program

The Raised Bed Gardening Program (RBG) begins May 2nd. Gardening Mentors will teach, guide, and answer questions throughout the...

Holyoke Heritage State Park

James M. Long photographed the Mt. Tom Ski Area and researched its history to assemble a book which seeks to celebrate the Ski Area’s legacy and impact on the community by examining its past and present through both the camera’s eye and historical record.
Over 100 original photographs plus 175+ pull quotes from regional newspapers illustrate and celebrate the lasting contributions that the Daniel J. O’Connell family and everyone associated with the success of the Ski Area accomplished.&nbsp;
The book was published in February of 2026 and is available at regional independent booksellers, and mttomskibook.com. 
A book launch will be held at the DCR Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor's Center on May 2nd from 1-3pm. No admission or RSVP required.

Local Event: Book Launch: Mt. Tom Ski Area - Photographs by James M. Long

Hampden County

Holyoke

Massachusetts

Book Launch: Mt. Tom Ski Area - Photographs by...

James M. Long photographed the Mt. Tom Ski Area and researched its history to assemble a book which seeks to celebrate the Ski...

Book Launch: Mt. Tom Ski Area - Photographs by James M. Long

Hartford County

Manchester

Tolland

Jay Kenney

South Windsor

Ellington-Somers

Windsor Locks-East Windsor

Glastonbury

Windsor

Enfield

Stafford-Willington

Michael Lemanski

Greater Hartford

The St Joseph Church Men’s Club is holding a Goods &amp; Services auction in the church hall on May 16, 2026, with a Goal to Raise $25,000 to help fund the expansion of our religious education program.
Things anyone can do to help !
·Share the Auction Site Link with friends and Family.&nbsp;
<a href="https://onecau.se/stjoseph-auction2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">onecau.se/stjoseph-auction2026</a>
Be sure to visit the site regularly for updates and to preview all the Great Auction Items.
·Purchase an In-Person Ticket.&nbsp;&nbsp;In Person Tickets include Food and are limited! Tickets can be purchased directly on our event site.
·Purchase a Remote Ticket – If you, friends, or family would like to participate in the auction remotely but will not be able to attend. Tickets can be purchased directly on our event site.
·Donate a Good or Service item on our Donation page.&nbsp; <a href="https://onecau.se/_eef891" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">onecau.se/_eef891</a>
PLEASE Consider Donating any individual New item or service as that will help ensure we have a wide range of Goods &amp; Services available for our auction. Our plan is to group any individual smaller donated items or funds to create a set of larger very attractive items, so ANY Donation small or large is welcomed and will assure a successful event.
If you have any questions about making a donation or volunteering to help with the event, please feel free to contact Steve Caruso our event chairman at 860-478-4087, or via email at <a href="mailto:scaruso1@expressmedals.com">scaruso1@expressmedals.com</a>
Thank you in advance for your kind and generous support. 
St Joseph Church Men’s Club

Local Event: St Joseph's Church Goods & Services Auction

St Joseph's Church Goods & Services Auction

The St Joseph Church Men’s Club is holding a Goods & Services auction in the church hall on May 16, 2026, with a Goal to Raise...

Join us for our Catholic Bible School at St. Joseph Church in Vernon CT.
August 3-6 (Mon-Thurs) from 9am-12PM
$15 per camper (Includes T-shirt)
*No Child will be turned away due to inability to pay. We want all to participate! Please email our DRE&nbsp;at <a href="mailto:sjpaishdre@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">sjpaishdre@gmail.com</a> and we will register your child*
Children in Kindergarten through entering the 6th grade are welcome to attend. We will explore our Catholic faith in a fun and engaging way through media, Scripture, the Saints and more! Snack and drink will be provided daily.&nbsp;
Check out this Preview Video of the theme and activities <a href="https://vimeo.com/1091312922?fl=pl&amp;fe=cm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">vimeo.com/1091312922?fl=pl&amp;fe=cm</a>
More Details on our website<a href="https://stjosephct.org/vacation-bible-school-2026" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Vacation Bible School 2026 - St. Joseph's Church - Rockville, CT</a>

REGISTER&nbsp;NOW - Please register by May 22nd!&nbsp; Late registrations are not guaranteed

Vacation Bible School - St Joseph Church Vernon...

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Fitness training at the comfort of your own home , program is build with your immediate needs in mind and modified for your progress.

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The Learning Experience- Vernon CT 

We care for a range of children Ages 6 weeks to 6 years.Explore Our Learn-and-Play Vernon, CT Preschool Curriculum and Characters that Spark Whole‑Child Growth.

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Spring is coming so come by and get your nails done!

Vernon Nails

Hello Vernon, we're the new owners of Vernon Nails located right across from Vernon Pizza. We're a small nail salon offering many fume-free services. We've got over 20 years of experience in this business and are excited to provide our service to the Vernon Community! Walk in or visit our google page and give us a call!

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