Enfield
Local libraries announce new offerings for 2025
The new year is here, and the Enfield Public Library and Somers Public Library have several new offerings for the community.
Mayor Ken Nelson Jr. shares Enfield’s plans for 2025
ENFIELD — Looking at the year ahead, the town of Enfield has big plans in store for 2025.
David McCarthy named new executive director of Opera House Players
ENFIELD — The Opera House Players has announced David McCarthy as its new executive director, bringing fresh energy and vision to the community theater organization.
Toys for Joy spreading lots of cheer to Enfield children
ENFIELD — On Dec. 16, the Enfield Police Department’s Toys for Joy Drive took place at the Powder Hollow Brewery. It’s an annual event every December that helps families that have a need.
Enfield is calling all poets for upcoming performance opportunity
ENFIELD — Enfield Poet Laureate Nzima Hutchings is seeking poetry and visual art submissions for an upcoming Jazz Poetry Anthology and performance opportunity.
Local food pantry provides over 55 years of service to reduce food insecurity
ENFIELD — The Enfield Food Shelf has been established in town since 1968. It is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of different food and basic needs for Enfield families who find themselves with a need. They provide weekly grocery-style food assistance and basic needs as donations permit, such as toiletries, cleaning products, clothing and shoes.
Toy for Joy gets two important contributions
As the weather turned nippier and Christmas began coming into view, the Toy for Joy campaign gained two important contributions — but still needs more.
Enfield Library accepting submissions for annual Festival of Trees
ENFIELD — The festival, open to all, kicks off with an opening reception on Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments, music, and fun and games. The exhibit is open until Dec. 31.
Enfield Senior Center to host annual Holiday Craft Fair
ENFIELD — The Enfield Senior Center’s Holiday Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be unique gift items handmade by the Senior Center members, a quilt raffle, teacup raffles, a pancake breakfast by the Enfield Lions Club and more. All the money raised from the craft fair goes directly toward the center.
Parkman School PTO brings back Fall Fair Nov. 22
ENFIELD — The Parkman PTO’s annual Fall Fair is taking place Nov. 22 from 5-8 p.m. at Edgar H. Parkman School, 165 Weymouth Rd.
