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NEW LOCATION - 75 BROOKFIELD ST. John Mitchell FairgroundsCelebrate the season at this vibrant community festival featuring live entertainment, a new Kids Zone, over 165 crafters, many local sponsors and a variety of food trucks. Attendees can indulge in the world's best strawberry shortcake while enjoying a full day of festivities at the fairgrounds.

Local Event: South Windsor Strawberry Festival

South Windsor Strawberry Festival

NEW LOCATION - 75 BROOKFIELD ST. John Mitchell FairgroundsCelebrate the season at this vibrant community festival featuring...

Artists Collective Inc

The Batailles of the Diaspora : Round 2 is partnered with The Artist Collective &amp; is in collaboration with the North Hartford Cultural District, this event brings together Artists from different respectful fields, local vendors, and the community for an evening of cultural exchange, community engagement and cultural dialogue. This event combines a dance competition that highlights African dance and other dance forms related to the Diaspora (going beyond breakdancing and hip-hop).&nbsp;The Batailles of the Diaspora&nbsp; engages the audience and participants in dialogue exploring cultural identity, representation in the arts, and community connection within the African Diaspora. Come ready to be immersed in the celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture in recognition of Juneteenth. This event is family friendly, so feel free to bring the whole tribe, ASE! 
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Local Event: The Batailles Of The Diaspora: Round 2

The Batailles Of The Diaspora: Round 2

The Batailles of the Diaspora : Round 2 is partnered with The Artist Collective & is in collaboration with the North Hartford...

St. James's Episcopal Church

Creative Writing and Memoir Writing Workshop Series Two creative writing workshops are offered this summer. The first will be for open forms and begin on July 6th. The second will focus on memoir writing and will start on July&nbsp;8th. They will both meet at Saint James Church, 1018 Farmington Avenue&nbsp; in West Hartford.&nbsp; The&nbsp;dates for open&nbsp;forms are: 7/6. 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, and 8/10. These are all Mondays. The dates for the memoir workshops are: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, and 8/12. These are&nbsp; Wednesdays. They will both meet from 7:00-8:30 p.m.. The cost is $240.00, and payment is for the series. Sign ups&nbsp;are on a first come first served basis. Registration is required.&nbsp; Writing instructor David Pontrelli is a&nbsp;&nbsp;graduate of Wesleyan University, a certified Connecticut English teacher, and a certified Amherst&nbsp;Writers&nbsp;and Artists&nbsp;workshop&nbsp;leader. HIs participants represent a wide range of ages and abilities, from inner-city children to adult professional&nbsp;writers. The&nbsp;workshops&nbsp;he leads&nbsp;stress participant safety and create an enhanced sense of community. He&nbsp;has been a featured reader at Art Works Gallery, the Hope Out Loud Peace and Arts Festival, and Word House. He is the author of two chapbooks of poetry and a full-length collection,&nbsp;Poems for Streets and People, published in 2023. Please email, call, or text any questions. Register at: writingworks3@gmai.com. (860) 461-9920.

Local Event: Creative Writing and Memoir Writing Workshops

Creative Writing and Memoir Writing Workshops

Creative Writing and Memoir Writing Workshop Series Two creative writing workshops are offered this summer. The first will be...

Plainville High School

Lace up and mark your calendars! The 19th Annual Petit Family Foundation 5K Road Race &amp; Fitness Walk is coming soon!&nbsp;
Sunday, July 12, 2026&nbsp;
Plainville High School&nbsp; 
Plainville, CT 06062

Join us for a day of movement, community and purpose - whether you run, walk or cheer along the way!



Their legacy of compassion and kindness—Jennifer Hawke-Petit, Hayley Elizabeth Petit, and Michaela Rose Petit—shapes the work we do every day.
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Local Event: 19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race & Fitness Walk

Plainville

19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race &...

Lace up and mark your calendars! The 19th Annual Petit Family Foundation 5K Road Race & Fitness Walk is coming soon! 
Sunday,...

19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race & Fitness Walk

Solomon Welles House

Join one of America's best-known Mediums in a truly memorable afternoon of connection with Spirit. With Karen's insights and her warmth and understanding, she will connect with your dead loved ones who live in Spirit to convey messages of comfort, love and reassurance. You will leave&nbsp; changed with a new understanding that you are not alone. Karen has been featured on The Discovery Channel! $50. per person - by reservation only. Call 860-665-8024 between 9:00am-7:00pm to reserve now!

Local Event: Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of Mediumship

Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of...

Join one of America's best-known Mediums in a truly memorable afternoon of connection with Spirit. With Karen's insights and...

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