Susan Lombardo

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Canton

Connecticut

Simsbury

Avon

Jay Kenney

Granby-East Granby

Farmington

West Hartford

Windsor

Greater Hartford

Suffield

Newington

Wethersfield

Simsbury Historical Society

Step into the past at an outdoor living history demonstration including civilian life, camp life, and weapon demonstrations by members of Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia. In character and outfitted with period-accurate clothing, wares, and tools, re-enactors will transform Simsbury Historical Society’s grounds into a Revolutionary War militia encampment. Engage with the re-enactors and imagine life in 1776!&nbsp;Hours 10 am - 4 pm. Free parking at 10 Phelps Lane and in nearby public parking lots along Iron Horse Blvd.
Sponsored by the Simsbury 250th Celebration Committee. <a href="https://simsbury250th.weebly.com/april-25-militia-encampment--re-enactments.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more.</a> Free of charge. Family-Friendly.

Local Event: Revolutionary War Militia Encampment and Re-enactments

Revolutionary War Militia Encampment and...

Step into the past at an outdoor living history demonstration including civilian life, camp life, and weapon demonstrations by...

Revolutionary War Militia Encampment and Re-enactments

Golf Club of Avon

Gifts of Love Golf Tournament Returns May 18 at Golf Club of Avon
Tee up for a great cause this spring! Gifts of Love invites the community to its annual Golf Tournament on Monday, May 18 at the beautiful Golf Club of Avon.
This fun-filled day brings together local supporters for 18 holes of golf, contests, raffles, auctions, and more—all to benefit families in need across the Greater Hartford area.
Proceeds from the tournament help Gifts of Love provide food, clothing, and essential support to hundreds of local families each week, including distributing over 375 backpacks filled with nutritious, kid-friendly meals.
Golfers of all skill levels are welcome. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses looking to make a meaningful impact in the community.
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📅 Monday, May 18
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📍 Golf Club of Avon, Avon, CT
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⛳ 18 holes, contests, raffles, and prizes
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Spots are limited—register today or learn more at <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/24p8iz/event/2026golftournament/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">secure.qgiv.com/for/24p8iz/event/2026golftournament/</a>
Come out for a great day on the course and help drive change for local families in need.

Local Event: 6th Annual Gifts of Love Golf Tournament

6th Annual Gifts of Love Golf Tournament

Gifts of Love Golf Tournament Returns May 18 at Golf Club of Avon
Tee up for a great cause this spring! Gifts of Love invites...

Hop Meadow Country Club

The Friends of the Simsbury Public Library will hold their 2026 Spring Author Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hop Meadow Country Club in Simsbury, CT.They will host New York Times bestselling author, Patti Callahan Henry, who will discuss her latest historical mystery novel, The Story She Left Behind, an engaging, lyrical tale based on a real, unsolved literary mystery of author Barbara Newhall Follett. The cost is $45 per person and includes an entree, bread basket, delicious dessert, and lemonade/ice tea, tea/coffee (cash bar). Books will be available for purchase and autographing. This is a popular event with limited seating so get your reservations in early! Please RSVP by April 30th. You can register online via the library’s event calendar or call the library at (860) 658-7663 with questions.
Patti Callahan Henry is a New York Times, Globe and Mail, and USA Today bestselling author of seventeen novels, including The Secret Book of Flora Lee. She’s also a podcast host of original content for her novels, Surviving Savannah
and Becoming Mrs. Lewis. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages and have been the Barnes and Noble Book Club Pick, Amazon Editor Pick, Goodreads Book of the Year finalist, People Magazine Choice, Book of the Month Selection, and more.

Local Event: Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Spring Author Luncheon

Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Spring...

The Friends of the Simsbury Public Library will hold their 2026 Spring Author Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2...

Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Spring Author Luncheon

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