By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Southington returned from their bye week to host Conard in a CCC Division I West showdown on Friday, Oct. 21, but they weren’t flat from the layoff. Another strong showing in the second half helped…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Pasta fagioli? Minestrone? One of the many chowders or just a simple chicken noodle? No matter what your preference, volunteers at the annual Bread for Life (BFL) Soup Nite were ready to serve. On Wednesday,…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Whether it’s knitting, writing, painting, drawing, or collaging, 95 year old Marjorie Low loves to keep her hands busy. The Southington Community Cultural Arts (SoCCA) center held an opening party for the local artist on…
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Wednesday, Oct. 26. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Girls Volleyball: Southington completed their regular season with their 10-straight win with a 3-1 victory in…
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Tuesday, Oct. 25. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Field Hockey: After ending their five-game losing streak with a win last Friday, Southington extended their…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington High School’s band members shuffled teams on and off the field between bursts of rain. They redirected them around puddles and held umbrellas while visiting bands scrambled to beat the rain at the annual…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) met on Tuesday, Oct. 18 for their regular meeting where two of the town’s current big projects. The Calendar House project is racing toward breaking ground, while the Cranberry…
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Monday, Oct. 24. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Boys Soccer: Southington earned their second-straight win with a 4-0 shutout at Windsor (2-12-0). The Blue…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Some had trouble maintaining a steady pace, some struggled to make it up the final hill, and some collapsed after they crossed the finish line. Almost every spectator who lined the fences had a smile…
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Theater houses loathe empty stages and empty seats. So there is always the need for new “product” to fill the house for a bit. This often means a lot of stage shows that are no-calorie…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER There weren’t enough chairs to accommodate the growing crowd at the Southington High School (SHS) Wall of Honor ceremony on Oct. 24, which celebrated a decade of honoring the school’s alumni. Former SHS history teacher…
The Administration for Children and Families has released $70,021,208 to help low-income families in Connecticut stay warm during winter months, cool during summer months and make cost-effective home energy repairs. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is…
ONGOING CHESHIRE CHESHIRE COMMUNITY BAND. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. rehearsals on Wednesdays at the Dodd Middle School band room. Concert band musicians from ages 14-90 are invited to join. All positions are open and no audition is required. More…
MONDAY, OCT. 24 SOUTHINGTON 11th ANNUAL WING FEST. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Cadillac Ranch, 45 Jude Ln., Southington. Cost is $12 with a toy donation ($15 without) or $5 for kids 8 and under. Sponsored by the Southington…
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 SOUTHINGTON KINDERGARTEN READINESS WORKSHOP – INCOMING KINDERGARTEN SKILLS. 6:30 p.m. at Hatton Elementary School media center, 50 Spring Lake Rd. Presented by The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington and Southington School Administrators. No charge. Registration required. www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/events/…
FRIDAY, NOV. 4 SOUTHINGTON CHURCH WOMEN UNITED FALL GATHERING. 1 p.m. at St. Aloysius Church (handicapped accessible). All women of all faiths are welcome. Refreshments will be served. The theme is sharing gifts at the table. The event is free,…
NOW THRU OCT. 31 SOUTHINGTON LINDA DELUCA. At The Gallery at The Orchards, 34 Hobart St. October artist of the month. Call (860) 628-5656 or www.southingtonartsandcrafts.com and www.southingtonorchards.org SATURDAY, NOV. 5 SOUTHINGTON CRAFT SHOW. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…
SATURDAY, OCT. 29 SOUTHINGTON BLOOD DRIVE FOR DANIELA. 8:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St. Offered by the American Red Cross. Appointments are required and can be made by calling (800) 733-2767. This blood…
SUNDAY, NOV. 6 SOUTHINGTON “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’ OPEN AUDITION. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Southington Community Theatre hall, 1237 Marion Ave. No appointments necessary. Auditions for the Dec. 10 holiday-themed show. Contact: (860) 543-3865 or southingtoncommunitytheatre@gmail.com..
ONGOING SOUTHINGTON AL-ANON. Sundays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 114 Main St., Southington. Park in left lot, go through double doors. Meeting in Room 203. Families and friends of alcoholics welcome. AL-ANON. Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.…
