Join the Friends of Valley Falls for a wildflower walk led by Carol Hatch.&nbsp;Meet at the park pavilion for this free nature walk.&nbsp;Carol will lead us through the woods to find mid-May wildflowers typically overlooked in the park; often we discover Lady Slippers!&nbsp;

Local Event: May Wildflower Walk at Valley Falls Park 

Tolland County

Vernon

Connecticut

May Wildflower Walk at Valley Falls Park 

Join the Friends of Valley Falls for a wildflower walk led by Carol Hatch. Meet at the park pavilion for this free nature...

Don Sierakowski will lead this partnership walk offered by the Friends of Valley Falls and Vernon Historical Society. Don will explore an old flax and cotton mill site and highlight how these industries, the lives of several rich or notorious people, and the railroad all helped bring industrial development to the Valley Falls area. Meet at the pavilion at Valley Falls Park for this free event.&nbsp;

Local Event: Rocks, Railroads and Industry History Walk 

Rocks, Railroads and Industry History Walk 

Don Sierakowski will lead this partnership walk offered by the Friends of Valley Falls and Vernon Historical Society. Don will...

Join the Friends of Valley Falls and walk the park to identify and learn about the trees at Valley Falls. The trees will be leafing out, which provides a good opportunity for Rose Hiskes to talk about the different species and the ways they help our local habitat. Meet at the park pavilion for this free walk.&nbsp;

Local Event: Tree Walk at Valley Falls Park

Tree Walk at Valley Falls Park

Join the Friends of Valley Falls and walk the park to identify and learn about the trees at Valley Falls. The trees will be...

Join us on opening day at the Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center as we open up the museum for the 2026 season. Six historical buildings, including the elegant 1911 stable, will be open for self-tours, with a guided tour from 2-3 pm. Buildings are filled with items and information that were found on the property and tell the story of the families that lived on this gentleman’s farm. Also enjoy the gardens and picnic area overlooking the scenic eight acre farm. Free admission and seed packets; park at the red barn welcome center.&nbsp;

Local Event: Opening Day at Valley Falls Heritage Center

Opening Day at Valley Falls Heritage Center

Join us on opening day at the Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center as we open up the museum for the 2026 season. Six...

Join us at the Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center and tour this museum that once served as a gentleman’s farm. Six historical buildings, including ann elegant 1911 stable, will be open for self-tours, with a guided tour from 2-3 pm. Buildings are filled with items and information that were found on the property and tell the story of the families that lived on this gentleman’s farm. Also enjoy the gardens and picnic area overlooking the scenic eight acre farm. Free admission; please park at the red barn welcome center.&nbsp;

Local Event: Open House at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center 

Open House at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage...

Join us at the Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center and tour this museum that once served as a gentleman’s farm. Six...

Open House at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center 

Local Event: Open House at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center

Open House at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center

Nancy

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Hartford County

Manchester

Tolland

Jay Kenney

South Windsor

Ellington-Somers

Windsor Locks-East Windsor

Glastonbury

Windsor

Enfield

Stafford-Willington

Michael Lemanski

Greater Hartford

375 Center Gymnasium

Join Rotarians around the world to create a lasting impact in our communities.
On May 14, the Rockville Rotary, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will sponsor a blood drive at&nbsp;375 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon.
Come to give blood and receive a $20 eGifit Card, thanks to Amazon! 
Make this month brighter!&nbsp; Book now!<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=TOV" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross</a>
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Local Event: Rockville Rotary Blood Drive

Rockville Rotary Blood Drive

Join Rotarians around the world to create a lasting impact in our communities.
On May 14, the Rockville Rotary, in partnership...

PREVIEW&nbsp;TODAY&nbsp;the $25,000 Worth of *New* Goods &amp;&nbsp;Services Up for BID on our website - New Items still being added daily!
*** When visiting the Auction Site On Mobile Devices - Select the Menu Button at the bottom of your Screen to Preview Items or to buy tickets**
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The St Joseph Church Men’s Club is holding a Goods &amp; Services auction in the church hall at 5pm on May 16, 2026, to raise funds for the expansion of our religious education program.
Bid Remotely or In-Person starting May 9th
·Purchase an In-Person Ticket.&nbsp;&nbsp;In Person Tickets include Food and are limited! Tickets can be purchased directly on our event site, at the church office, or after weekend Masses.
·Purchase a Remote Ticket – If you, friends, or family would like to participate in the auction remotely but will not be able to attend. Items purchased remotely can be picked up after the event in our Church Office.
If you have any questions about this event, or 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

PREVIEW TODAY the $25,000 Worth of *New* Goods & Services Up for BID on our website - New Items still being added daily!
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Farmers Market Park, 220 Nevers Rd. SW

The South Windsor Recreation Dept and Milan Cultural Association in vite you to join us for the Festival of Colors--music, organic colors, street food,&nbsp;dance, activities, DJ

Local Event: Festival of Colors

Festival of Colors

The South Windsor Recreation Dept and Milan Cultural Association in vite you to join us for the Festival of Colors--music,...

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Everett is a young passionate boy who has a heart to protect the environment. He is a QUARTER-FINALIST in the Jr. Ranger competition! At just the age of 2, Everett started picking up trash at his apartment complex and at local community events. Almost 5, Everett has helped his community by protecting the Monarch Butterflies. He was awarded by Mayor Moran of Manchester, CT for protecting the Monarch Butterflies through the Mayor's Monarch Pledge! He has a heart to teach kids and adults about the environment and conservation through books and experiences that both young and old can participate in and help protect the environment! Together we can make a difference. Will you vote for him?&nbsp;

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May Wildflower Walk at Valley Falls Park

MAY

17

10:00 AM

300 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon, CT

Rocks, Railroads and Industry History Walk

MAY

30

10:00 AM

300 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon, CT

Tree Walk at Valley Falls Park

JUN

6

10:00 AM

300 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon, CT

Opening Day at Valley Falls Heritage Center

JUN

13

1:00 PM

345 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon, CT

Open House at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center

JUN

28

1:00 PM

345 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon, CT

Open House at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center

JUL

12

1:00 PM

345 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon, CT

Open House at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center

JUL

26

1:00 PM

345 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon, CT

Rockville Rotary Blood Drive

St Joseph's Church Goods & Services Auction

Festival of Colors

Vote For Everett- Jr. Ranger Competition