By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Cheers, tears, and middle school peers encompassed the Board of Education last Thursday, Aug. 10. In a series of motions, the board unanimously approved a partnership with the Southington Middle School Athletics Association (SMSAA) which…
SOUTHINGTON—James J. Senich, the first sports editor and the longest-serving editor of The Observer, will receive the Betty Kroher Humanitarian Spirit Award in a ceremony next week. The award committee said Senich, 78, will be recognized for “celebrating the human…
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR All Mat Franco was hoping to do was gain some name recognition for his career. He got that name recognition… and a whole lot more, when he won “America’s Got Talent” in the 2014-15 season.…
The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Wednesday, Aug. 2 to Thursday, Aug. 10: Courtland Robert Radke, 29, of 31 Marney Dr., Middlebury, was arrested on Aug. 2 and charged with sixth degree larceny. Jaylen Jones,…
The Southington Fire Department announced the following 56 incidents from Sunday, July 30 to Sunday, Aug. 6: Sunday, July 30 8:54:46 p.m., 139 Center St., Sons of Italy, Public service Monday, July 31 6:18:57 a.m., 491 Darling St., Winter Grove,…
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…
APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES All races are sponsored by the Southington Community YMCA. Forms are available for pre-registration (by Sept. 30 at noon) at the YMCA membership desk. All race info and on-line registration info can be found at sccymca.org/apple.…
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:…
SUNDAY, AUG. 26 SOUTHINGTON COUNTRY BREAKFAST. 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Roger’s Orchard, 17 Longbottom Rd. Cost is $10 ($5 for children under 12) and proceeds benefit Bread for Life. Enjoy panoramic views of Southington from a deck atop…
TUESDAY, SEPT. 5 SOUTHINGTON FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Southington YMCA, 29 High St. Sponsored by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 SOUTHINGTON FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS. 11 a.m. to…
NOW thru AUG. 31 SOUTHINGTON REAL WEIRD EXHIBIT. 7 p.m. at SoCCA, Main St. and Berlin Ave. August featured exhibit is a reunion for artists who exhibited their work at the Paris in Plantsville gallery before its closing in 2016.…
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.…
SATURDAY, AUG. 19 SOUTHINGTON BOSTON POPS AT TANGLEWOOD. Dinner at The Cork n’ Hearth or The Red Lion Inn with choice of chicken or fish entrée. After dinner head over to Tanglewood for John Williams’ “Film Night”. He’s a composter…
SATURDAY, AUG. 19 SOUTHINGTON TAG SALE. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 37 Main St. Toys, furniture, kitchen items, tools, books, electronics. Proceeds support the church. More info at FCCSouthington.org or (860) 628-6958. SUNDAY, AUG. 20…
SUNDAY, AUG. 27 SOUTHINGTON SUMMER SONG FEST. 1:30 p.m. at Memorial hall in First Congregational Church, 37 Main St. Wheel-chair accessible and air conditioned. Steve Nyren and David Nelson will play American songbook classics by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Nat…
NOW thru AUG. 30 SOUTHINGTON GOAT WALK AND FARM TOUR. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Rd. Two hour tour. Stroll through pastures and follow the trail at Crescent Lake. Includes one complementary…
ONGOING SOUTHINGTON CHAMBER IN THE MORNING. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Orchards, 34 Hobart St. on the third Wednesday of the month. Sponsored by the Southington Chamber of Commerce. Seminar offers business-building information, networking. Attendees encouraged to bring…
SATURDAY, AUG. 19 SOUTHINGTON REAL WEIRD EXHIBIT – “THE RISLEY BROTHERS.” 6 p.m. at SoCCA, Main St. and Berlin Ave. As part of the “Real Weird” exhibit, Elmwood Productions will screen its latest show, “The Risley Brothers.” AUG. 20-21…
These are the scores for games played between Monday, Aug. 7 and Monday, Aug. 14. For more in-depth coverage, read us in print or online. Bristol Blues 2017 FCBL Playoffs GAME 1 #5 Nashua Silver Knights 10, #2 Bristol Blues…
