The Southington Library has announced a number of upcoming programs. All are welcome. To register, contact (860) 628-0947, ext. 6552 or visit www.southingtonlibrary.org and click on ‘Calendar of Events.’ For children’s events, call ext. 3. Here are some upcoming events:…
Registration for the following classes and programs, unless otherwise noted, can be made at the Southington Recreation Department at (860) 276-6219. Checks should be payable to Town of Southington. Pre-registration and payment is required. For more information, registration forms, or…
TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 SOUTHINGTON AARP MEETING. 1 p.m. at Mary Our Queen hall, 148 Savage St. The Southington Apple Valley Chapter AARP #4943 meeting is open to all national AARP members and guests who might be interested in joining this…
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 SOUTHINGTON HANDLING CHILDREN’S ANGER. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Southington Youth Services,196 North Main St. Parent Information Series workshop will focus on common causes of childhood frustration and anger, and the impact of a child’s emotional,…
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.…
SEPT. 26, SEPT. 28, OCT. 3, OCT. 5, OCT. 12 SOUTHINGTON HOSPICE TRAINING CLASSES. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hartford HealthCare at Home, 300 Queen St. Free volunteer training series. Classes will explore the history of hospice, physical symptoms,…
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 SOUTHINGTON SHAUNA SHANE DEMONSTRATION. 7 p.m. at the Orchards community room, 34 Hobart St. Works in a variety of mediums including watercolor, oil, and pastel. NOW thru SEPT. 30 SOUTHINGTON TRICIA MCMAHON GRAPHICS & PAINTINGS. At The…
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Orchards, 34 Hobart St. Edesa Discar, retirement counselor, will lead the tour of the independent and assisted living community. Coffee will be served. For more info,…
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 SOUTHINGTON FRITTERS AND ICE CREAM. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 581 Meriden Ave. A fundraiser to benefit the church’s mission work. It will also feature a silent auction. Ice cream sundays ($5), half-dozen…
The 48th annual Apple Harvest Festival is scheduled on two weekends, Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 1 and Friday, Oct. 7 to Sunday, Oct. 9. The annual, family-oriented event attracts an estimated 100,000 visitors annually to the town green.…
The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Wednesday, Sept. 7 through Tuesday, Sept. 13: Brian Carroll, 22, of 110 South St., Bristol, was charged on Sept. 8 with four separate incidents of selling heroin. Hunter Saulnier,…
The Southington Fire Department announced the following 39 incidents from Tuesday, Sept. 6 to Monday, Sept. 12: Tuesday, Sept. 6 8:46:55 a.m., 201 River St., Assist police or other government entity 10:00:27 a.m., 832 Queen St., Dalene Floors, HazMat release…
Every year, The Observer offers the candidates an opportunity to address the issues—based on questions we have crafted—for the benefit of the readers. Typically, we address our offer privately to the candidates, either directly or through the local party chiefs,…
Officers are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident in front of AL Joy Tire & Arctic Cat at 466 Main St. An individual of 35 Darling St was operating her 5 Series BMW south bound on Main Street…
Joan C. (Finland) Sheppard, 73 of Southington, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. She was the loving wife of Edward Sheppard. Born December 21, 1942 in Meriden, she was the daughter of the…
To the editor: When I was in high school, I was a receptionist at the entrance of Bradley Hospital, welcoming the community who came to visit their loved ones. I remember being so impressed by the portraits of Sylvia and…
Alfred Neves, age 72, of Southington entered into rest on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut with his loving family by his side. He was born in Waterbury on January 31, 1944, son of the late…
Police cited four men for smoking marijuana in a parked car on Redstone Street as a result of an investigation by an officer on patrol. On Friday, Sept. 9, the officer initiated a suspicious motor vehicle investigation when he smelled the…
Thomas Joseph Walasewicz, 75, of Southington, loving husband for 52 years to Kathleen (Kelly) Walasewicz went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at Hartford Hospital. Tom was born June 10,…
The Arc of Southington recently received a $1,000 donation from Doug and JoAnn York. This year, the Bristol couple organized summer car shows, in partnership with Blackstone’s Irish Pub in Southington, on Sunday afternoons at the Southington restaurant. All proceeds…
