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Orchid Lovers Gather round!
Save the date for the Connecticut Orchid Society Show and Sale

The 2026 Orchid Show and Sale ‘Orchid Harvest’ is just around the corner!
 
Get the word out about our biggest orchid event of the year! Be sure to mark your calendars and tell your friends and other plant lovers about the upcoming Orchid Harvest in our new location. 
Location: Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, 100 Capital Blvd Rocky Hill CT
 
Date: Saturday October 10th 12am-5pm and Sunday October 11th 10am-4pm
 
Admission $10.00 at the door or pre buy ticket sales online $8; Children under 12 free
 
Our Show area is open to the public featuring judged orchid displays put together by affiliated societies, orchid vendors, and local orchid growers! 
Attend one of our featured educational sessions offered throughout the weekend on: Home Orchid Growing, Orchid Conservation, Growing Orchids in Cases, and Orchid Repotting!
 
The Vendors sales area will be well stocked with plants from J&amp;L Orchids, Taida Orchids, Monster Island Orchids, and the CT Orchid Society Members Sales Table.
 
Come join us for a weekend filled with orchids from around the world and bring home something new to brighten up your windowsill or greenhouse!
 
For more information visit: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fctorchids.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeo1JQH0bcHWgPO2SKy1HmOmbPQ2dlEoUeA0ate_3FYwq5FRn095BX-kJ9FpI_aem_j56WJZuCtz2HJKmGgTUqAg&amp;h=AUCtStVdUrLHE7hKQlwOfWalTPIFQoU8u8FNOIaQb-WOj2RWMuWXMDcLj10eexgXsOozpVy2LX9GrQJDnr7LBmnR105CLSDyKfBeDXWEdVWsrs4NzLIGdc49NgqFlFU4qoX71UeCxZguZSGUoKH-F4UJZ5dshJAh&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c%5b0%5d=AUAovGtB-Uq68N_BP7xuDpnF84kcM9fd8yMVjkH6XraYvSwEtrdU7aF0fXwgxf9qD1SrONpQOSZ96bQEpbPejzgklAqciO_p8gmVt15k0CT3wh_WvhGqkOaN2GxRrVSZ1Y06A3OSTXONKEbdL8kbtCgY-609A_NcpDE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ctorchids.org/</a>

Local Event: CT Orchid Society Show & Sale 'Orchid Harvest'

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CT Orchid Society Show & Sale 'Orchid Harvest'

Orchid Lovers Gather round!
Save the date for the Connecticut Orchid Society Show and Sale

The 2026 Orchid Show and Sale...

Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

Christian Lesage

Hayleigh Evans

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Jay Kenney

Oxford

Fairfield County

Newtown

Rich Kirby

Woodbury-Middlebury

Brookfield

RJ Scofield

Naugatuck

Monroe

Bethel

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Bethwood

On-Site Live Estate Auction - Under Tents - Extravaganza

<h2>The Estate Collection of The Late “Big Earl” L. Postol</h2>
<h3>Auction | September 25, 26, 27, 2026 • 10am to 5pm each day</h3>
On-Site Live Auction Extravaganza – Under the “Big Earl” tent - rain or shine 






Possibly 1000 lots • This is the “BIG ONE”
The one for all old timers, experienced auction goers and new bidders as well. This sale has more collectibles and rarities&nbsp;than we have ever seen assembled in one estate in over fifty-five years of buying and selling antiques and conducting estate auctions.&nbsp;We are still counting items and making groups and box lots, so the final information will not be available for another week, but will be posted on our website by&nbsp;September 18th.
Remarkable - Absolutely Amazing - Unbelievable
No reserves - No internet bidding • Food on premises • Early registration available • On site at the estate premises in Woodbury CT 
More details to follow as they develop.&nbsp; Please be sure to check our website for further details and to view room shots and some closeup photos. Final information about order of sale, terms of sale, parking and directions will be posted to our website on September 19th. 
DO NOT&nbsp;MISS&nbsp;THIS&nbsp;EVENT!!&nbsp;

Local Event: "Big Earl's" Remarkable Estate Auction Sale 

"Big Earl's" Remarkable Estate Auction Sale 

The Estate Collection of The Late “Big Earl” L. Postol
Auction | September 25, 26, 27, 2026 • 10am to 5pm each day
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South Britain Congregational Church

It’s APPLE&nbsp;FESTIVAL time Sept 26&nbsp; 10am-3pm!
Join us for a fun-filled day of food, shopping, music, and family fun at our Annual Apple Festival!
Come early and grab one of our famous homemade apple pies—they sell out fast! Then try your luck at our Pick-a-Prize table and uncover incredible bargains at our Country Store, Jewelry, and White Elephant booths. 
Browse a wonderful selection of local artisans and craft vendors, enjoy live music, and have the kids explore a fun scavenger hunt.
When you are ready for a break enjoy a delicious&nbsp;sandwich&nbsp;or grab a hot dog on the go. And don't forget to save room for our irresistible apple treats-apple crisp, apple ice cream, apple fritters, donuts and more.
 Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy a self-guided tour of our historic 1825 Meeting House.
There’s truly something for everyone. Bring your family and friends , make a day of it.
Don't miss the Apple Festival-come hungry, eager to shop, and ready to have fun!

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Apple Festival

It’s APPLE FESTIVAL time Sept 26  10am-3pm!
Join us for a fun-filled day of food, shopping, music, and family fun at our Annual...

Sugar House @ Flanders Nature Center, 48 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury, CT, 06798

WOODBURY, CT — Trees to Please, in partnership with Flanders Nature Center &amp; Land Trust, will present “Rooted in Woodbury: Understanding, Protecting, and Caring for Our Trees” on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sugar House at Flanders Nature Center. Located at 48 Church Hill Road, Woodbury, CT 06798
The complimentary 90-minute community program will bring together local and state tree experts to explore Connecticut's trees, their benefits, threats, and practical steps residents can take to help them thrive.
Topics will include common native trees, tree health, invasive species, disease and climate-related stress, the importance of trees to people, wildlife and watersheds, and how to properly choose, plant and care for young trees.
The program will feature Hailey Horan, Educator with Flanders Nature Center &amp; Land Trust; Bud Neal, Woodbury Tree Warden and owner of Neal Tree Service; Les Welker, Urban Forestry Partnership Coordinator with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and Jack Hatajik of The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.&nbsp;The will be a tree planting demo following the program.

Local Event: Rooted In Woodbury: Understanding, Protecting, and Caring for Our Trees﻿

Middlebury

Rooted In Woodbury: Understanding, Protecting,...

WOODBURY, CT — Trees to Please, in partnership with Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust, will present “Rooted in Woodbury:...

Rooted In Woodbury: Understanding, Protecting, and Caring for Our Trees﻿

Region 15 Schools is excited to invite the community to STEM-A-Palooza, a FREE day of hands-on exploration, activities and demonstrations designed for curious minds of all ages.&nbsp;The event is open to everyone - you do not need to be a Region 15 family to attend.
From robotics, engineering and aviation to energy, animals, environmental science, health sciences and more, STEM-A-Palooza will bring science, technology, engineering and math to life at Pomperaug High School.
Visitors can explore at their own pace, try something new, ask questions and discover STEM in action. 
Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Pomperaug High School 234 Judd Road, Southbury, CT
Admission is FREE.
Come for an hour or spend the day exploring. Bring your family, invite your friends and enjoy a day of STEM discovery!

Local Event: Region 15 Invites Community to STEM-A-Palooza!

Region 15 Invites Community to STEM-A-Palooza!

Region 15 Schools is excited to invite the community to STEM-A-Palooza, a FREE day of hands-on exploration, activities and...

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