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July 2008

“Summer Sundays,” 12-4 pm, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 677-9222

“Camp Gymtastics,” The Gymnastic Training Center, Simsbury, weekly programs, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, children 3-10, reservations, 658-7340

Sunset Paddling Adventures on the Farmington River, Tuesday evenings, Simsbury Culture, Parks & Recreation Department, Huck Finn Adventures, 6:15 – 8:15 pm, 693-0385

The New England Air Museum’s Summer Children’s Programs are running from July 8 th to August 18 th. For information on activities and registration information, call 623-3305.

The Hill-Stead Museum still has openings for its Summer Nature & Arts Adventure programs for students entering grades 1-6. Sessions are July 14-18, July 21-25, and July 28-August 1. Call 677-4787 x 121 for information and registration materials.

The Stanley-Whitman House is offering two July summer programs for children. Young Colonial Artists for ages 4-7, from July 23 to July 25 and Connecticut’s First Artists for ages 8-11, from July 29 to August 1. Call 677-9222 for information and registration materials.

Martocchio Music is offering a Summer Jazz Camp. Each 2 week session will culminate in a Recital Concert. Sessions are: July 7-18; July 21 – August 1; August 11-22. Call 676-0085 for in formation and registration information

The Old Stone Schoolhouse, located at 93 Coppermine Road in Farmington, announces summer hours. You can visit them Sundays from 2-4 pm, or call 678-1645 for more information.

2 Cartooning and Comic Book Art, Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, 4-6 pm, 8 Wednesdays for ages 9 and up with Matt Ryan, reservations and fees, 678-1867

3 90-Minute Creativity Workout, Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, 7-8:30 pm, $5, 678-1867

4,5 Talcott Mountain Music Festival “Celebrate America” concerts with fireworks, Simsbury Meadows, Simsbury, 7:30 pm, lawn tickets: advance $18, door $23, 244-2999

6 First Sunday Gallery Talk: Italian Majolica, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 1pm, museum admission, 677-4787

6 First Sunday Estate Walk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, museum admission, 677-4787

8-12 Celebrate Art Week, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12-4 pm, find a delightful place to draw in the gardens, $1 members, $2 non-members, 677-9222

9,23 “Sunken Garden Poetry Festival,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 6:30-8:30 pm, admission, 677-4787, door, 678-1867

10 Open Studio: Get Your Feet Wet with Pieter Lefferts: Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, 4 Thursdays, 12:30 – 3:30 pm, registration, 678-1867

10 “The Thrill of the Grill: A Food & Wine Pairing,” The Farmington Gourmet, Farmington, 5:30 pm, fees and reservations, 677-1223 x 22

11 FVVA’s City & Country Canvases: Watch artists paint at historic sites during the day, and then join us at the Talcott Mountain Music Festival’s concert: “Spectrum – A Motown and R & B Tribute” for a sale of their art work. Information available at FVVA, 33 East Main Street, Avon or by calling 676-8878

11 Talcott Mountain Music Festival Concert: Spectrum-A Motown & R&B Tribute, Simsbury Meadows, Simsbury, 7:30 pm, lawn tickets: advance $18, door $23, 244-2999

13 “Ring the Bells!” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, listen to the Declaration of Independence read at a 1776 town meeting, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 pm, free admission, 677-9222

13 Butterfly Nature Walk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 10 am, fees and reservations, 677-4787

16 42 nd Street Band Concert, Avon Recreation and Park Department, Avon, 409-4332

16 Talcott Mountain Music Festival Concert – Classical Mystery Tour – A Beatle Tribute, Simsbury Meadows, Simsbury, 7:30 pm, lawn tickets: $18 advance, $23 door, 244-2999

16-18 Young Chef’s Cooking Camp, The Farmington Gourmet, Farmington, 1-4 pm daily, fees and reservations, 677-1223 x 21

16,18 Little Colonial Artists, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 10 am – 12 pm, pre-registration by July 8 th, 677-9222

18 Talcott Mountain Music Festival, Concert – Movie Classics with Jeff Tyzik, Simsbury Meadows, Simsbury, 7:30 pm, lawn tickets: $18 advance, $23 door, 244-2999

19 Meet Thirza Mansfield: “ I didn’t kill him,” Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine, East Granby, museum admission, 653-3563

19 “Blueberry Festival,” Sweet Wind Farm, East Hartland, 10 am – 4 pm, 653-2038

19 Midsummer Moth Experiment & Night Hike, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 7:30 pm, $3 for non-members, 677-4787

20, 27 Freedom of Expression through Art, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12-4 pm, find a spot in the garden and draw, $1 members, $2 non-members, 677-9222

24 From Blacksmiths to Bankers, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 7-8:30 pm, a walking tour, pre-registration by July 17, 677-9222

24 Cool Summer Entertaining: Starters, Salads & Cold Soups, The Farmington Gourmet, Farmington, 5:30 pm, reservations, 677-1223 x 22

24 Jewish Home Cooking Dinner, Metro Bis, 6:30 pm, a 5 course dinner with Arthur Schwartz, author of

Arthur Schwartz’s Jewish Home Cooking, reservations required, 651-1908

26 Kids in the Garden – “Growing and Cooking with Herbs,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, ages 4-10, $1 members, $3 non-members, registration, 677-9222


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June 2008

1 First Sunday Gallery Talk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 1 pm, museum admission, 677-4787

1 First Sunday Estate Walk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, museum admission, 677-4787

1 Annual Antique Auto Show, New England Air Museum, Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, museum admission, 623-3305

3 Chess Club at the Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, 3:30 – 4:45 pm, 658-7663

5 “Foraging the Farmington,” Sponsored by the Farmington River Watershed, Association at Fisher Meadows in Avon, 6-8 pm, 658-4442

5 Creativity Workout – Plein Air Drawing & Painting, Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, 7-8:30 pm, $5 at the door, 678-1867

7 “I Like GUM,” Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, 2 pm, 658-7663

7 Simsbury Celebrates Spring Market & Tag Sale, Simsbury Farms Covered Ice Rink, Simsbury, 9am – 2 pm, 658-3836

7 “Open House,” Masters School. For grades K-12, 10 am, 651-9361

7 “CT Trails Day Hike,” Holcomb Farm, West Granby, 9 am – 12 pm. Pre-registration required, bring lunch and a drink, 844-8616.

7 “11th Annual Trails in Motion,” Farmington Valley Trails Council, Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, 50 mile bike tour: 8:00 am, 30 mile Bike tour: 9:30 am, 10K walk/run/skate 9:30 am, 5K walk/run/skate 10:30 am, 10 mile bike tour 10:30 am. Registration fees, www.fvgreenway.org.

7 4th Annual EGGSTOCK 2008, Flamig Farm, West Simsbury, 12 -5 pm, admission fees, 658-5070

7 "Wine Fest Barrel Tasting," Jerram Winery, New Hartford, 11 am - 6 pm, wine tasting, tours, cheeses, hors d'oeuvres, art opening and more, 379-8749

7,8 CT Trails Day, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 12-4 pm, free for members, $5 for members-to-be,677-4787

7,8 Captain John Viets Day, Old New Gate Prison & Copper Mine, East Granby, $4 adults, $1 children, 653-3563

8 Opening Reception for “Marcia Mead Bailey – A One Person Show,” Arts Exclusive Gallery, Simsbury, 2-4 pm, 651-5824

8-7/1 Marcia Mead Exhibition at Arts Exclusive Gallery, Simsbury, 651-5824

8 GRAND RE-OPENING OF THE SIMSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY, Simsbury, 1-5 pm, 658-7663

10 “Terpsichore presents Disney, Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, 7 pm, for families, reservations required, 658-7663

11 North American Birds of Prey, Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, 4 pm, reservations required, 658-7663

11, 25 “Sunken Garden Poetry & Music Festival, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington 6:30 – 8:30 pm, 677-4787

14 “Stream Walk Training,” Farmington River Watershed Association at Ski Sundown, New Hartford, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, 658-4442

14 10th Annual Kitchen & Garden Tour, Friends of the Farmington Library, Farmington, 10-4, 673-6791

14 “Time for Music,” Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury 10-11 am, for 2 year olds, 658-7663

14 Connecticut Open House Day - sponsored by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism – participating sites include: Hill-Stead Museum, Canton Historical Museum, Centennial Inn Suites, Old New Gate Prison & Copper Mine, Call your favorite site to see if they are participating!

14,15 Garden Tour, Salmon Brook Historical Society, Granby, 10am – 4 pm both days; 9am lecture on 6/14, $15 for tour, $5 for lecture only, 653-5059

15 Father’s Day Open Cockpit Event, New England Air Museum, Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, museum admission, 623-3305

15 Father’s Day Bird Walk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 10 am, free to members, $3 members-to-be, 677-4787

15 Father’s Day Free Admission, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12-4 pm, 677-9222

15 Practicing Colonial Medicine: Old New Gate Prison & Copper Mine, East Granby, museum admission, 653-3563

19 7th Annual Brew Fest, sponsored by the Connecticut Historical Society and Old State House, 4:30 – 8:30 pm on the lawn of the Old State House, $35 advance, $40 door, 522-6766 x 10

19 The Bon Appetit, Y’all Dinner featuring Virginia Willis, Metro Bis, Simsbury, 6:30 pm,
reservations required, 651-1908

19  Farmer's Market, Simsmore Square, Simsbury 3-7 pm, 735-6530

21,22 Summer Solstice Sale & Demo Weekend, Collinsville Canoe & Kayak, Collinsville, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5, 693-6977

21,22 Rose & Garden Weekend, Hill-Stead Museum participating, 10am – 5 pm, 677-4787 for Hill-Stead information, for full list, visit www.visitctriver.com or FVVA for a brochure

22 Annual Open Horse Show, First Company Governor’s Horse Guard, Avon, beginning 8 am, www.govhorseguards.org – click on Horse Show

26  Farmer's Market, Simsmore Square, Simsbury 3-7 pm, 735-6530

Catch the Reading Bug – the Summer Reading Program at the Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, June 23 – 26 for children entering grades 1-6. Call 658-7663 for more information.

Talcott Mountain Science Center announces “Quarks to Quasars 2008", a comprehensive Summer Program, For children from Pre K/K through grade 9. The eight Summer Sessions have classes at each grade level, beginning June 23-27 and concluding August 11-15. For more information, call 677-8571. Brochures are
available at the FVVA office.

Spring & Summer Fitness Classes are available through Simsbury Culture, Parks & Recreation. Classes include: Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Zumba Fitness, and Water Exercise. For information, call 658-3836.

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May 2008

1 “Pastel Landscapes – Seasonal Skies” an evening session with Carol Rotondaro at the Farmington Valley Art Center, Avon, 7-8:30 pm, $5 at the door, 678-1867

1 5 Course Cookbook Dinner – Recipes from Pam Anderson, author of The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Metro Bis, Simsbury, 6:30 pm, reservations required, 651-1908

2 Yoga Nidra Workshop with Leslie Gordon, Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 7-8:30 pm, fees and reservations, 676-8800

3 “Eliza Gilkyson Concert” at Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $22 advance, $25 door, 693-0263

3 Canton Historical Museum Tag Sale, Canton Historical Museum, Canton, 10 am – 3 pm, 693-2793

3 “Wildflowers & History at 2 Great Estates,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, and Westmoor Park, 677-4787

4 “Gifts of Love Ready Set Cook! Preview,” Sur La Table at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, 2-4 pm, 693-3059

4 “First Sunday Gallery Talk: Artists’ Books,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington 1 pm, museum admission, 677-4787

4 “The Quilted Barn Tour,” sponsored by The Simsbury Historical Society & Farmington Valley Quilters Guild, Simsbury, 11 am – 5 pm, 658-2500

4 “First Sunday Guided Estate Walk,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, museum admission, 677-5787

4 “Joseph Hopkins Twitchell: The Life and Times of Mark Twain’s Closest Friend,” a lecture at Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 2 pm, 677-9222

4,11,18 “Sundays in Spring,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12-4 pm, 677-9222

6,13, Simsbury Chamber Music Festival, Eno Memorial Hall, Simsbury, 7:30 pm, fees, 20, 27 www.simsburychambermusicfestival.com

9,10 “May Market,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 10am – 4 pm, $6 advance, $10 door, 677-4787

9-11 “Working Women’s Weekend,” Westfarms Mall, Farmington, 561-3420 x 2117

10 “Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters Concert,” Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $15 advance, $17 door, 693-0263

10 New Hartford Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, New Hartford Town Hall, 8:30 am – 2 pm

10 "Maple Celebration," Sweet Wind Farm, East Hartland, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 653-2038

11 “Mother’s Day Warbler Walk,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 7 am, $3, 677-4787

12 “Mother’s Day Gifts,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, ages 5-10 (make & bake unique gifts,” 12-1:30 pm, $10 members, $13 non-members, 677-9222

16 New Hartford Land Trust’s annual “Rock Around the Swamp Stomp,”” Ski Sundown, New Hartford, $35 advance, $45 door, 379-SNOW

16 “Partner Yoga” with Leslie Gordon & Maggie Rueda, Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 6-7 pm, fees and reservations, 676-8800

16 Artist’s Reception for Helen Galick,” FASTFRAME, Avon, 6-8 pm, 677-2085

16-18 “Take This Job and DANCE IT,” Hartt School at the Jewish Community Center, West Hartford, Fri, Sat – 8pm, Sun – 2 pm, tickets required, 202-4422

17 “Fabric Exhibit Opening,” Farmington Historical Society, Farmington, 2-4 pm, 678-1645

17 “Pat Donohue Concert” at Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $25 advance, $27 door, 693-0263

24 Second Annual New Hartford Fishing Derby benefiting Friends of New Hartford, registration at Upcountry Sport Fishing, 379-1952

25 “Colonial Culinary Craft: Cooking with Lois Viets,” Viets Tavern, East Granby, 653-3563

26 Memorial Day Parade in downtown Collinsville, 10 am.

31 “Nature Walk: Things on the Wing,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, $3, 677-4787

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April 2008

Maple Sugaring Season at Sweet Wind Farm through mid-April, 653-2038

4,5 “Basic Therapeutic Touch Class,” Karen Kramer of Optimal Being, Canton, held at HH Newington Campus, 4/4 9:30 – 5:30; 4/5 10:00 – 3:00, fees and registration, 545-1888

5 “Connecticut History in Song,” performed by Sally Rogers, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1:00 and 3:00 performances, registration and fees, 677-9222

5 “Harvey Reid Concert” at Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $15 advance, $17 door, 692-0263

6,13 Sundays in Spring Series: wood carding, drop-spinning wool fleece, Stanley-Whitman House, 20, 27 Farmington, 1-4 pm, museum admission, 677-9222

8 “Vernal Pool Training,” Farmington River Watershed Association at Barkhamsted Senior Center, 6-8 pm, reservations, 658-4442 x 0

8 “Ladies Only: Benziger Wine Dinner,” BOSC Kitchen & Wine Bar, Avon, 6:30, reservations required, 676-2672

9 “Commonsense Curating – Preserving your Family Photographs,” a brown bag lecture, Simsbury Historical Society – Phelps Tavern Museum, Simsbury, 12:30 pm, donations and reservations, 658-2500

10 5 Course Cookbook Dinner – Recipes from Matt and Ted Lee, authors of The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook: Stories and Recipes for Southerners and Would-be-Southerners, Metro Bis, Simsbury, 6:30 pm, reservations required, 651-1908

10 Nina Stanley Memorial Lecture – Rivalries and Reputations in 1860’s Paris: Manet, Meissonier and the Birth of Impressionism, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 7 pm, $10 members, $15 members-to-be, 677-4787

10 “Salons at Stowe – Women in Politics II: Making a Difference, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 5-7 pm, fees, 522-9258 x 317

11 “Teen Yoga,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 5-6:30 pm, ages 13-18, reservations and fees, 676-8800

11    Free Organic Facial Recovery Sessions, Awakenings Natural Healing, Simsbury, registration and fees, 735-6530

12    "Cat Tales" by  author T.J. Banks, Awakenings Natural Healing, Simsbury, 1-3 pm, 735-6530

12 “Jeffrey Foucault Concert,” Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $15 advance, $17 door, 693-0263

12 Art Auction to benefit the Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra at Arts Exclusive Gallery, Simsbury, 6-10 pm, admission 651-5824

13 “Manhood and Patriot Awakening in the American Civil War: The John E. Mattoon Letters, 1859-1866, a lecture by Bruce Donald at Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 2 pm, 677-9222

19 Nature Walk: What’s Happening at the Pond?” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 10:00 am, 677-4787

20 “Waking Up The Dooryard Garden,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12:30 – 3:30 pm, 677-9222

22 Family Yoga, Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, $12.50 adults, $5 children, 676-8800

22 “Shred for the Shed,” Old Avon Village, Avon, 1-6 pm, $5 for each bag of shredable material, to benefit the Farmington River Watershed Association, 658-4442

22 “Greening Your Home and Cleaning it Naturally,” Simsbury Public Library temporarily located in Simsmore Square, Simsbury, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, 658-7663

23 Spring Brown Bag Lunch Series: BAA! Sheep in Colonial Farmington, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12-1 pm, reservations requested, suggested donation $3, 677-9222

24 “Salons at Stowe – Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery,” Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 5-7 pm, fees, 522-9258 x 317

25,26 “Wake Up The Garden,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, 677-4787 x 120

26 Farmington Valley Trails Council, Farmington River Watershed Association, and East Coast Greenway Benefit at the Grand Opening of the Riverview Wedding and Banquet facility in Simsbury, 12-6 pm, $10, for individuals, $25 for families, 658-4442

27 Open House for The Little Gym of Avon, Riverdale Farms, Avon, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, 470-0880

29 Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s, at the Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, 683-3202

30 “Opening Day” of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” Unionville Museum, Unionville, 673-2231

Summer Camp Opportunities

New Summer Nature & Arts Adventures 2008, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 677-5787 for students entering grades 1 through 6

  • July 14-18 Things with Wings ( birds, insects, butterflies)
  • July 21-15 Wet and Wild (water cycle, pond ecosystem, amphibians, reptiles, fish)
  • July 28-Aug 1 In the Forest ( woodlands, animals, plants, trees, habitat comparison, tracking)

Half Day Summer Art Adventures, Farmington Valley Art Center, for ages 4-7, 678-1867 x 102

  • 8 weeks of summer fun. Each week has a different theme.
  • The program meets daily from 9:00 to 11:30 am.

Regular Summer Arts Camp, Farmington Valley Art Center, 678-1867

Call 678-1867 or visit www.fvac.net for detailed information

Summer Camps, The Little Gym of Avon, 470-0880 beginning June 23rd

“Anytime Summer Camps” offer hours of fun and activities. The specially developed curriculum combines physical fitness, gymnastics and play with arts & crafts and special events.

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March 2008

1 “River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs,” A concert at Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $12 advance, $15 door, 693-0263

1 Hearth Cooking Class, Noah Webster House, West Hartford, 1-2 pm, 521-5362 x 21

1 First Sunday Gallery Talk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 1 pm, museum admission, 677-4787

2 “Moses Dunbar: Patriot or Spy?” a discussion at Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 2 pm, $2 members, $4 non-members, 677-9222

2 Nature Walk – The World of Lichens & Fungus, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, 677-4787

5, 12 Wine Tasting Classes, Noah Webster House, West Hartford, 521-5362 x 21

7 Tween Yoga for girls ages 10-12, Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 5-6:30 pm, $18 fee, 676-8800

8 “Garnet Rogers,” a concert at Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, $18 advance, $20 door, 693-0263

8 A Time For Music for 2 year olds, Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, 10:30 – 11:00 am, 658-7663

9 Family Yoga, Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, $12.50 adults, $5 children, 676-8800

9 “Scones on the Hearth,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1-3 pm, $5 members, $10, non-members,
reservations required, 677-9222

9 Winter Garden Lecture: A Genius for Place: The Landscapes of Warren Manning, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, 677-4787 x 111

11 Artist Reception – Julia Parker Post, FASTFRAME, Avon, 6-8 pm, 677-2085

12 “Atlantic Salmon Stocking Workshop,” Farmington River Watershed Association, Simsbury, 7-9 pm at the Simsbury Public Library, 658-4442

13 5-Course Cookbook dinner – Recipes from Nancy Harmon Jenkins latest book, Cucina del Sole: A Celebration of Southern Italian Cooking and Italian Wines, Metro Bis, Simsbury, 6:30 pm, reservations required, 651-1908

14 Tavern Night – A Taste of Ireland, Noah Webster House, West Hartford, 521-5362 x 21

15 “Connecticut Critters,” The Beardsley Zoo will be bringing live animals to the Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, 11:00 am for students in grades K – 6. Registration required, 658-7663

15 “Second Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt,” The Collinsville Shops, Collinsville, 10am – 2 pm, 693-9421

15 Spring Bus Tour to NYC for the American Museum of Natural History’s Water Exhibit, Farmington River Watershed Association, Simsbury, reservations and fees, 658-4442

16 Open Cockpit Sunday, New England Air Museum, Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, general museum admission, 623-3305

19 “The Joy of Maple Sugar Season,” Winter Brown Bag Lunch Series at Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12-1 pm, 677-9222

19 Book Talk and Signing: The Man Who Made Lists, Noah Webster House, West Hartford, 6pm and 8 pm, 521-5362 x 21

22 “Annual Easter Egg Hunt,” Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor, Farmington, 11am – 2 pm, 677-0118

23 Nature Walk: Spring is Springing, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 10am, 677-4787

29 “Dinner at a Colonial Tavern,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 2-4 pm, reservations required and fees, 677-9222

30 Yoga and Meditation, Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 9:30 – 1:00 pm, fees and registration, 676-8800

Yoga Kids Class at Kula Yoga Center, Avon, Thursdays from February 28th through April 3rd, 1-2 pm for children 4-6 and 4-5 pm for children ages 6-12. For more information on these six week session, call 676-8800.

The Simsbury Public Library announces that their Chess Club will be meeting March 11th at the library and March 25th at the Apple Barn from 3:30 – 4:45 pm. Existing and new members in grades 2-6 are welcome.Call 658-7663 for more information.

Mad Science After School Series at the Simsbury Public Library will begin Thursday, February 28th and continue on Thursdays through March 20th at 4:00 pm, for students in grades K-6. Call 658-7663 for more information.


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February 2008

1 “Opening Artist Reception for Inez Faillace,” FASTFRAME in Avon, 6-8 p.m., 677-2085

1,2 “Window to the World,” a dance performance through the Hartt School, Hartford, 7:30, 651-3750

2 “Connecticut’s Black Governors,” a lecture at the Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1 pm, members – free, non-members - $3, 677-9222

2 “Sweetheart Auction,” Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, 6:30 – 10:00, tickets required,678-1867

3 “Happy Birthday Theodate,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Special reading at 1:00, cake and champagne at 3:00. Regular museum admission, 677-4787

6 “Revenue Generating Prospecting,” Simsbury Public Library in Simsmore Square, Simsbury, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., registration required, 658-7663

9 “Winter Family Adventure,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 p.m., reservations, 677-4787

9 “Mark Erelli,” a concert at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 p.m., $15 advanced,$17 at the door, 693-0263

9 “Valentine’s Day Truffles,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1-3 p.m., reservations, 677-9222.

10 “Silas Brooks: A Real Connecticut Yankee Humbug,” a lecture from the Canton Historical Museum, held at the Canton Library/Community Center, 2:00 p.m.,$3 for museum members, $4 for non-members, 693-2793

10 “The Loves of Harriet Beecher Stowe,” a book talk and signing, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 2 p.m., 522-9258

13 “For the Love of Chocolate,” a lecture at Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12:15 p.m., reservations requested, fees, and bring a bag lunch, 677-9222

17 “Open Cockpit Sunday,” New England Air Museum, Bradley Airport, Windsor Locks, regular museum admission, 623-3305

23 “Happy Birthday George Washington,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1-2 p.m.,
members $2, non-members - $4, 677-9222

23 “Joyce Andersen/Jake Armerding,” a split bill concert at Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 p.m., $15 advance, $17 at the door, 693-0263

24 “Winter Soup,” a demonstration at the Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12-3 p.m., $5 members,$10, non-members, 677-9222

27 “Canton Center History: The Barbers and other Old Families,” a lecture sponsored by the Canton Historical Museum, and held at the Canton Library/Community Center, 2:00 p.m., $3 for members, $4 for non-members, 693-2793

29 “Hearth Cooking Class,” Noah Webster House, West Hartford, 6-9 p.m., 521-5362 x 21

February Vacation Programs

New England Air Museum: 623-3305

17th – Open Cockpit Sunday and children will be able to build and fly a model plane
18th – Scavenger Hunts throughout the museum, Ercoupe simulator open to the public
19th – A LEGO contest, Future of Flight
20th – Modeling Workshops
21st – An open cockpit program
22nd – orientation tours of the museum

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center: 522-9258

18-22 – Special tours for children ages 5-12 featuring storytelling and craft activities

Stanley-Whitman House: 677-9222

19th –Dolly & Me Tea Party, ages 4-7, 10:30 – 12:00
19th – Jewelry Making Workshop, ages 8-11, 1:30 -3:00 p.m.
20th – Open House 11:00 – 1:00
21st – Pirate Adventure, ages 4-7, 10:30 – 12:00
21st – Woodworking Workshop, ages 8-11, 10:30 – 12:00

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January 2008

1-31 “The Winter Exhibition” at Arts Exclusive Gallery, Simsbury, 651-5824

4-6 Anusara Yoga Weekend Workshop, Kula Yoga, Avon, reservations required, 676-8800

9 “Get Organized,” a panel workshop, Simsbury Public Library at Eno Hall, Simsbury, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, registration required, 658-7663

9 “Master’s School Open House” for grades K-6, Simsbury, 9-11 am, 651-9361

9 “Open Mike” Wednesday with Ron Anthony, Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 6:45 pm sign-up, 7:00 evening begins, $5.00 sign-up fee, 693-0263

10 “Master’s School Open House,” grades 7-12, Simsbury, 9-11 am, 651-9361

12 Cece Borjeson & Ruth George Concert, Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, 12 advance, $15 door, 693-0263

13 “Technique for Removing Clutter, Organizing on a Budget,” and more, Granby Public Library, Granby, 2-3:30 pm, 844-5281

13 “An Afternoon with Monet and Music,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2-4:30 pm, fees and reservations required, 677-4787 x 122

15 “Master’s School Early Childhood Center Open House” for preschoolers, Simsbury, 9:30 am, 651-3685

15 “Toy Organizing, Organizing on a Budget, What’s your Organizing style,” Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 7-8:30 pm, reservations, 673-9712

16 “Master’s School Early Childhood Open House” for preschoolers, Simsbury, 7:00 pm, 651-3685

16 “Don’t Get Out Googled! – Winning Search Engine Game,” Simsbury Pubic Library, Simsbury, 6:30–8:30pm, registration required, 658-7663

17 Five Course Steele wine Dinner, Metro Bis, Simsbury, 6:30 pm, reservations required, 651-2959

19 Bill Staines Concert, Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $15 advance, $17 door, 693-0263

20 “Open Cockpit Sunday,” New England Air Museum, Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, regular admission fees, 623-3305

23 “Selling with Passion and Purpose,” Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury at Eno Hall, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, reservations, 658-7663

23 “ Techniques for Removing Clutter, Toy Organizing” and more,” Farmington Public Library, Farmington, 7-8:30 pm, 673-6791

26 Paul Rishell & Annie Raines Conert, Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, 16 advance, $18 door, 693-0263

27 Kula Yoga’s Third Anniversary celebration, complimentary classes all day long, 676-8800

27 Winter Nature Walk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, free to members, $3 for non-members, 677-4787

30 “Clean Food: Why, How and What,” Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, 6:30 pm, reservations required, 658-7663

30 “Paper Management, Simplify your Life,” Canton Public Library, Canton, 7-8:30pm, reservations, 693-5800

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