The Blue Knight tennis team opened their season without dropping a single point, cruising to a 7-0 shutout over Platt at home on Monday, April 10. Southington dropped just two games in all matches combined. No. 1 singles Matt Balaoing,…
State Rep. Liz Linehan (D-Cheshire, Southington, Wallingford) is inviting the public to join her for coffee and conversation at the Southington Public Library to answer questions and chat about any ideas people may have about moving our community and all…
Members of the Farmington Canal Rail-to-Trail Association are organizing a spring clean-up on Southington’s linear trail. The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet on W. Main Street, near Zingarella’s Pizzeria at…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER A royal crowd of local young ladies will storm the Aqua Turf on Sunday, April 30 in full gown and make-up. The Junior Miss Southington scholarship organization will be hosting its annual Princess Meet and…
Anglers swarmed to the shores of YMCA Camp Sloper last Saturday for the annual fishing derby. The event, sponsored by the YMCA’s Adventure Guides program, attracted about 50 local children. Camp Sloper provided the worms, but no fish were harmed…
The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Friday, April 7 to Thursday, April 13: David Verchinski, 32, of 114 Meriden Ave., Southington, was arrested on April 7 and charged with third degree larceny. Michael Bohlman Jr.,…
The Southington Fire Department announced the following 37 incidents from Monday, April 3 to Monday, April 10: Monday, April 3 12:15:17 p.m., I-84 Westbound Exit, EMS call, excluding vehicle 2:50:47 p.m., 37 W. Center St., Factory Square, Vehicle Accident 6:31:02…
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…
SHS CAMPS The following camps are not run, sponsored, or endorsed by the Southington Public Schools or the Southington Board of Education. Brochures are available at southingtonsports.com/Sports-Camps.html LADY KNIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER CAMP—June 19-23, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., at SHS…
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 SOUTHINGTON HANDLING CHILDREN’S ANGER. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Southington Youth Services office, 196 N. Main St. This workshop will focus on common causes of childhood frustration and anger, along with the impact of a…
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 SOUTHINGTON HOMEBUILDING 101: READY. SET. BUILD. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Homewood Suites, 1096 West St. Free seminar will provide homebuyers with information about new construction, as well as tips for selecting the right builder and…
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 SOUTHINGTON BLACKBERRY PINES. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Main St. and Berlin Ave. A local group, they are dedicated to playing bluegrass, country, and folk from artists like Patti Griffin, Gillian Welch, and Crosby, Stills &…
TUESDAY, APRIL 25 SOUTHINGTON FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. Sponsored by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. THURSDAY, MAY 4 SOUTHINGTON FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING. 10 a.m. to 11…
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 SOUTHINGTON SPUD NIGHT & SILENT AUCTION. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Southington, 581 Meriden Ave. Tickets are $7 at the door (free for children under 5) and proceeds benefit the church’s mission…
TUESDAY, APRIL 25 SOUTHINGTON THE 16TH ANNUAL WONDER OF WOMEN. 5:30 p.m., social hour with silent auction, food stations, cash bar, networking. 7 p.m. guest speaker Silvia Baldini, winner of Food Network’s “Chopped.” Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. $55.…
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 SOUTHINGTON A NIGHT OF COMEDY. 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. pasta dinner, and 8 p.m. show at the Southington Elks Lodge, 114 Main St. Joe Currie (headliner), Claudia Stavola (feature), Jonny Benson (MC). Proceeds benefit Take…
ONGOING SOUTHINGTON ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP. Second Tuesday of every month, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St. Free support group for families and caregivers. To check for availability, call Marie Terzak at (860) 276-1020.…
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 SOUTHINGTON CALENDAR HOUSE BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING. 4:30 p.m. at Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. The public is welcome. SATURDAY, MAY 6 SOUTHINGTON TRIP TO KYKUIT, N.Y. (ROCKEFELLER ESTATE). 7:45 a.m. from the church. Visit the Rockefeller…
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 SOUTHINGTON POTTERY DEMO. 6:30 p.m. at The Orchards on Hobart St. Southington Arts & Crafts Assoc. meeting followed by free demonstration by Robert Riggs. Open to the public. More info at (860) 621-6552 or (860) 621-2720. NOW…
