Flower Arranging at Hollister House Gardens Washington, CT

Flower Arranging In The Garden

On Friday August 3, 2018

Event Time 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Learn how to use the bounty of the summer garden to create beautiful arrangements. This workshop, led by florist and horticulture professional Debbie Brown, will begin with a short lecture in the barn followed by a walk in the garden to learn about cutting and conditioning flowers. Then back to the barn where you will master the art of creating wonderfully unique arrangements by making one to take home with you. Bring your clippers and a favorite vase suitable for a cut flower arrangement. Locally grown floral material will be provided.

Limited to 18 participants

HHG Members $50

Non-Members $55

If you must cancel your reservation please notify us as soon as possible so we may make your space available to others. If you notify us by July 18 we will refund your registration less a 25% administrative fee. We can not offer refunds after July 18.

Twilight Tunes Wallingford

TWILIGHT TUNES CONCERT SERIES IN WALLINGFORD

Summer Concert Series*
Start Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Event Name: Twilight Tunes Concert Series
Dates: July 11, 18, August 1, 8, 15
Starts: at 7:00p.m. Ends 8:30p.m.
Description: This is a free outdoor concert series located at 45 South Main Street in Wallingford, Ct. The concerts are sponsored by Wallingford Parks and Recreation Dept. and Stop & Shop

July Tours at Cedar Hill Cemetery

JULY

Mark Twain’s Companions & Cohorts
Saturday, July 7, 10:00 am 
Admission: $5.00; Cedar Hill & Mark Twain Museum Members Free
While Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain, is laid to rest in Elmira, New York, many of his Hartford companions and cohorts are interred at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Learn about Twain’s life and his many Nook Farm friends, neighbors and colleagues during this walking tour led by Steve Courtney.

Stories in Stone
Thursday, July 12, 6:30 pm  
Admission: $5.00; Cedar Hill Members Free
Learn about monument styles often found in 19^th-century cemeteries such as Hartford’s historic Cedar Hill. From the sarcophagus to the obelisk, Celtic cross, pyramid and more, Foundation Director Beverly Lucas will discuss the artistic and architectural design of the cemetery’s illustrious memorials.

Discover Cedar Hill – Highlight Tour 
Wednesday, July 18, 10:00 am
Admission: $5.00; Cedar Hill Members Free
Bob Chudy leads this introductory tour about Cedar Hill’s most prominent residents. Hear about the discoverer of anesthesia and his tragic life, the woman behind the management of Colt Manufacturing, and the man who saved the country from bankruptcy twice.

All the President’s Men
Saturday, July 21, 10:00 am 
Admission: $5.00; Cedar Hill Members Free
Learn about Cedar Hill residents who once held positions of national importance from Secretaries of the Navy to Commissioner of Education and Ministers to Russia. Mary Falvey leads this tour focused on men who served the U. S. government, many at the request of the sitting president.

Angels Among Us 
Tuesday, July 24, 10:00 am
Admission: $5.00; Members Free
Learn about the angels and allegorical figures that grace the landscape of Cedar Hill Cemetery. From the angel Gabriel to representations of Faith, Hope and Memory, Foundation Director Beverly Lucas will acquaint you with the figural monuments in the historic cemetery.

Music Among the Memorials
Friday, July 27, 6:00 pm (Rain Date: Saturday, July 28, 6:00 pm)
Free for All
Enjoy an evening of new American roots music at Cedar Hill with Last Fair Deal. The popular Connecticut trio featuring guitarist Paul Howard, fiddler Tom Hagymasi, and banjo/mandolinist Phil Zimmerman will perform an eclectic selection of old-time string band, bluegrass, swing, and popular music. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic dinners for a night to remember.

David Bordonaro Memorial Car Show

July 13, 2018, Friday, Portland, CT
The Knights Of Columbus Freestone Council 7 present ‘The David Bordonaro Memorial Car Show’, benefiting charities of the Knights of Columbus Freestone Council 7

St. Mary Church

45 Freestone Avenue, Portland, CT

Classic Cars/Trucks, Muscle cars (to ’89), Modern Muscle (’90 & up), Street Rods; Special awards: Best of Show and Oldest Vehicle… Free dash plaque & show bag to registered vehicles… Raffles, free admission, food concession, music, specialty rides, show calendars

3:30 to 6:00 p.m.: Registration

5:00 p.m.: Show opens

8:00 p.m.: Awards

$10 pre-registration fee; $15 day of the show
Rain date = Friday, July 20
For more info call: Joe Loban 860-358-9123
Alcohol-free family event; no dogs please

Riverfront Music Series Glastonbury

2018 Riverfront Music Series


You'll find a perfect music festival atmosphere right in Glastonbury, CT. Wednesday evenings all throughout July & August.

These free concerts are scheduled for four Wednesday nights in July (and one show in August for 2018) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The concerts will be held at the Welles Street Riverfront Park on the lawn behind the Riverfront Community Center. Free parking and shuttle service will be available at 180 & 200 Glastonbury Boulevard, which is adjacent to Somerset Square. Join us for great music in the summer air. Feel free to bring picnic supplies and nab a spot near the front. This event is BYOB and family (& pet) friendly. Rest assured, there will be several food trucks on deck to provide dinner!

The 2018 Lineup:

July 11 | Melaena

July 18 | White Wedding

July 25 | Maxxtone

August 1 | ETA

Meriden Farmers Market

Meriden Farmers Market

The Meriden GreenLocation: 46 Pratt St (across from theFire House, at the foot of the bridge) Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Dates: Saturdays July 7-Oct. 20, 2018 Info: 860-841-0888

The Market offers four types of vendors for shoppers:

• Farmers - providing farm-fresh produce
• Specialty Food Vendors - featuring products such as jams and jellies, specialty pickles and relishes, fresh eggs and honey
• On-site Food Preparation - such as “lunch on the go” booths and guest restaurants
• Non-Food Vendors - including local craftsmen offering items such as jewelry, candles, pet attire, homemade crafts and clothing, flowers and plants. 

 Ripe produce is harvested and then sold at the Market that day, providing an exceptional garden-fresh taste. Shoppers will find a variety of fruits and vegetables grown for flavor and have the opportunity to meet the farmers, perhaps discussing with them the growing conditions or special cooking recipes. And buying from Connecticut farmers also helps our state’s economy.
 Specialty food items at the Arc Eatery.
 Entertainment for special events
 Ample free parking is available.
 Each week at the Market will be a new experience. 

Food booths often with varying ethnic flavors, different community groups, and new entertainment will be just a few of the features. 

ALL FARMER ITEMS ARE CONNECTICUT GROWN OR PRODUCED!Funding provided in part by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture
through the Community Investment Act  

45th Pickin n' Fiddlin Contest Roxbury

Pickin' n ' Fiddlin' Contest 2019 - Roxbury, CT


Jul 13, 2019 2 PM      Rain Date Jul 14 at noon

Hurlburt Town Park, Apple Lane,Roxbury, CT

The Roxbury Pickin’ ‘n Fiddlin’ Contest is a country and bluegrass music celebration, with musicians from all over the country competing. Guests can enjoy live music performances, picnicking, food from local vendors and an array of CDs, instruments and crafts for purchase. The musical categories are old-time fiddle; old-time banjo; mandolin; trick and fancy fiddle; finger picking and flat picking guitar; bluegrass banjo and band playoff. 

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic and beverages. Food, refreshments and crafts will be available for purchase. No dogs.  

Gates open at noon; music at 2 p.m.
$12; children under 10, free. Free parking is available.860-354-5921