TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Greene-Hills fourth grader Amelia Daliga was 5 years old when decided she wanted to do something for the children that must spend the holidays in the hospital. From there, Amelia’s Toy Drive was born. Five years…
The Knights of Columbus Council 15 donated six dozen winter coats to Southington Community Services on Norton Street in Plantsville. The annual Coats for Kids program is an international Knights of Columbus program that works with the local community to…
The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA announced the 14th annual Sloper Plunge is set to take place on Saturday, Jan.19, at 1 p.m., at YMCA Camp Sloper. Hundreds of warm-hearted individuals from throughout the community are expected to “take the plunge” in…
The Southington Education Foundation (SEF) awarded more than $11,000 in grants to three local teachers. The grants were presented at a reception held at the Southington Community Cultural Arts Center (SoCCA). Southington High School teacher Keagan Radziwon received $3,626 for…
For the tenth year in the row the Raya Clinic and the Mangia Faccia Club held a joint collection for Toys for Tots. This year’s drive collected more than $6,000 worth of toys to be distributed to needy children by…
Que Whiskey Kitchen officially opened its doors at 461 Queen Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 5. The newest restaurant on Queen Street is already giving back to the community, presenting a donation at the grand opening to…
The following Southington Churches have announced their special service times for Christmas Eve (Monday, Dec. 24) and Christmas Day (Tuesday, Dec. 25): Baptist First Baptist Church 581 Meriden Ave, Southington DEC. 24—6 p.m. Christmas Eve worship with Rev. Sharon Holt.…
Maddie Davis, left, and Bryn Kroll, right, decorate their gingerbread houses last Wednesday during a gingerbread house decorating contest at the Southington Public Library. Teens added sweet decorations to their houses for a chance to win an Amazon gift card,…
The Southington Library at 255 Main St. has announced a number of upcoming programs. All are welcome. To register, contact (860) 628-0947, option 5 or visit southingtonlibrary.org and click on ‘Calendar of Events.’ For children’s events, call ext.3. Here are…
Families from Giggles & Grins Child Care Center in Plantsville donated 41 boxes of cereal to Southington’s Bread for Life as part of their “pajama day” activities. (Submitted)
