Avon Dollars for Scholars proudly announces the Commemorative Avon 250 Scholarship to help celebrate the Avon 250 festivities happening this year as part of the America 250 celebrations.
This scholarship requires that the applicant answer one of two essay prompts or submit an original piece of artistic work about democracy.
Applicants must be graduating seniors in either the class of 2026, or the class of 2027. You must graduate from Avon High School or be an Avon resident to be eligible for this scholarship.
Show your pride in America's 250th birthday and apply now.&nbsp; The winner will be announced at one of the Avon 250 Celebrations.
For details on the scholarship and to apply online click here: <a href="https://forms.gle/wZZTq6La2QAmzzJo6" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/wZZTq6La2QAmzzJo6</a>
The deadline is June 1, 2026.

Local Event: $2,500 Scholarship for Avon 250 Celebration

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$2,500 Scholarship for Avon 250 Celebration

Avon Dollars for Scholars proudly announces the Commemorative Avon 250 Scholarship to help celebrate the Avon 250 festivities...

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West Hartford

Canton

Simsbury

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Newington

Jay Kenney

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Ethan Allen

Happy Mother's Day Weekend!👍 Top 3 reasons to visit Ethan Allen today: 1) complimentary design service, 2) new products, and 3) great savings. If you’ve never stopped by, come see what makes our furniture so special. If you know us, come in to kick off the next phase of your project.
24-MONTH FINANCING†† on purchases of $2,200 or more made with your Ethan Allen Platinum Credit Card. Down payment or advance payment may be required. Visit ethanallen.com/platinum for details.
<a href="https://www.ethanallen.com/en_US/make-appointment?StoreID=147" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Schedule a complimentary appointment with a designer here!</a>

Local Event: Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at Ethan Allen!

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at Ethan Allen!

Happy Mother's Day Weekend!👍 Top 3 reasons to visit Ethan Allen today: 1) complimentary design service, 2) new products, and 3)...

Shop your favorites at a steep discount! Now through May 31st, Save up to 50% off Designer Floor Samples!*Don't miss out! With savings like this, they are sure to go quickly. Stop in today before they are gone!(*Exclusions Apply)<a href="https://www.ethanallen.com/en_US/make-appointment?StoreID=147" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Schedule a complimentary appointment with a designer here!</a>

Local Event: Big Savings on Designer Floor Samples at Ethan Allen!

Big Savings on Designer Floor Samples at Ethan...

Shop your favorites at a steep discount! Now through May 31st, Save up to 50% off Designer Floor Samples!*Don't miss out! With...

Big Savings on Designer Floor Samples at Ethan Allen!

We are proud to officially announce the opening of our NEW Sports Performance Center inside the International Skating Center of Connecticut, designed to bring even more fitness, training, and recovery opportunities to our community.
This new expansion features elevated strength and performance equipment, turf training space, personal training, group exercise access, and a brand-new recovery area including infrared sauna, medical-grade red light therapy, cryotherapy chair, hydro massage, and compression boots.
And let us say this clearly....this space is NOT just for athletes.
Whether your goal is strength, weight loss, recovery, longevity, mobility, or simply feeling better in your body, this space was built for everyone.
To celebrate, we are hosting an Open House from May 15–24 and inviting the entire community to come experience both gyms for FREE with a 2-week trial.
Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the new space, meet our trainers, explore recovery services, try group fitness classes, and see everything ISCC Fitness has to offer.
Whether you’re a longtime member, former member, or someone who has been thinking about joining, this is the perfect time to stop in and see what’s new.
No contracts. No pressure. Just an opportunity to experience a stronger, healthier community.
We look forward to welcoming you!
📍 International Skating Center of Connecticut Open House Dates: May 15–24 Free 2-Week Trial Available for All Guests
For more information, stop by the front desk or contact us directly.

Local Event: Sports Performance Center Opening-Exciting things are happening at ISCC Fitness!

Sports Performance Center Opening-Exciting...

We are proud to officially announce the opening of our NEW Sports Performance Center inside the International Skating Center of...

Sports Performance Center Opening-Exciting things are happening at ISCC Fitness!

Stanley-Whitman House

Connecticut sent more men into the Revolution than nearly any other colony. Someone had to feed them. Living-history interpreter Dennis Picard cooks and shares Revolutionary War camp rations at Stanley-Whitman House: Burgoo, Salt Pork Hash, dried peas, and flour, prepared with period equipment and technique. Drawing on soldier diaries from Connecticut's own winter encampments at Redding and West Hartford, where soldiers endured the same shortages and hardships as Valley Forge with far less of the fame, Picard brings the food and the stories together. Visitors are invited to watch, ask questions, and taste. Space is limited.
Part of the <a href="https://s-wh.org/farmingtonct250" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FarmingtonCT250</a> programming series at Stanley-Whitman House. Stanley-Whitman House is a proud official affiliate of the America 250 | CT Commission. Join us for these commemorative events.

Local Event: Open Fire Cooking: The Victualler's Dilemma, Revolutionary War Camp Cooking

Open Fire Cooking: The Victualler's Dilemma,...

Connecticut sent more men into the Revolution than nearly any other colony. Someone had to feed them. Living-history...

Open Fire Cooking: The Victualler's Dilemma, Revolutionary War Camp Cooking

Riverbend at Farmington

<a href="https://soloagersconnect.com/event/african-safari-adventure-presentation-at-riverbend/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register Here</a>Is an African Safari on your bucket list?&nbsp;
Until you book your own safari, you can live vicariously through Fay deHaas, travel expert. Fay will share with us all the details and stunning photos from her recent African Safari.
Fay will take us through the amazing small group tour she recently went on. We’ll experience the beautiful landscape of Tanzania and its variety of animals roaming free through the vast, breathtaking wilderness areas of the Serengeti. She will also share a highlight of the trip visiting the nearby tropical islands of Zanzibar.
<ul><li>Curious what it takes to go on an African safari?</li><li>What should your fitness level be for a trip like this?</li><li>What do you imagine for sleeping accommodations?</li></ul>
Fay will take us through her trip. Even if you think you’ll never go in person, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience Africa through her eyes and learn through her experience. Learn all about the planning and journey to get there and firsthand details of the real experiences.
<h4>RSVP WITH THE EVENT LINK. Seating is limited. Reserve today!</h4>

This event is sponsored with&nbsp;Prime IV Hydration &amp; Wellness in Simsbury, CT. Strengthen your immune system and replenish essential nutrients before and after you travel. Learn more at <a href="https://primeivhydration.com/locations/connecticut/simsbury-06070/or" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer;">primeivhydration.com/locations/connecticut/simsbury-06070/or</a> call (860) 431-2709 to book a visit.

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 African Safari Adventure Presentation

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Avon Free Public Library

Join us for an in-person, ticketed event with Christina Baker Kline, sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library.&nbsp;

Inspired by the true lives of Chang and Eng Bunker, the world-renowned conjoined twins from Siam, and their marriages to sisters Sarah and Adelaide Yates (Kline’s own distant relatives), this novel reimagines one of the strangest and most revealing family stories in American history — and offers a piercingly intimate perspective on an extraordinary chapter of the past.
Set in the Blue Ridge foothills of northwestern North Carolina in the 19th-century, The Foursome begins with Eng and Chang’s arrival, their presence stirring fascination and unease. As the twins build a plantation worked by enslaved labor and begin to introduce themselves to the community, Sarah and her sister Adelaide find themselves drawn into the orbit of these enigmatic men. What follows is an intimate and emotionally charged exploration of their unconventional marriages, as Sarah and Adelaide navigate the complexities of intimacy, judgment, and their own evolving desires.
Christina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, including Orphan Train,&nbsp;The Exiles,&nbsp;Please Don’t Lie&nbsp;(co-authored with Anne Burt), and the forthcoming&nbsp;The Foursome&nbsp;(May 2026), Christina Baker Kline is published in more than 40 countries. Her novels have received the New England Prize for Fiction, the Maine Literary Award, and a Barnes &amp; Noble Discover Award, among other prizes, and have been chosen by hundreds of communities, universities, and schools as “One Book, One Read” selections. Her essays, articles, and reviews have appeared in publications such as&nbsp;The New York Times&nbsp;and&nbsp;The New York Times Book Review,&nbsp;The Washington Post,&nbsp;The Boston Globe, and&nbsp;The San Francisco Chronicle.

Local Event: The Foursome: Christina Baker Kline (Ticketed Event/Friends Fundraiser)

The Foursome: Christina Baker Kline (Ticketed...

Join us for an in-person, ticketed event with Christina Baker Kline, sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. 

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Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at Ethan Allen!

Big Savings on Designer Floor Samples at Ethan Allen!

Sports Performance Center Opening-Exciting things are happening at ISCC Fitness!

Open Fire Cooking: The Victualler's Dilemma, Revolutionary War Camp Cooking

African Safari Adventure Presentation

The Foursome: Christina Baker Kline (Ticketed Event/Friends Fundraiser)