Enfield
Enfield’s Poet Laureate busy with festivals and creativity
ENFIELD — For Nzima Hutchings, Enfield’s current poet laureate, the world of poetry is one she hopes to open up to the community at large through writing classes, shows and festivals that bring poetry to the public.
Enfield Jack O’ Lantern Festival to return Oct. 19
ENFIELD — Get ready to start this spooky season with the Enfield Jack O’ Lantern Festival on Oct. 19 at the Enfield Town Green, 820 Enfield St. from 4-8 p.m. with a rain date of Oct. 20.
Elemental Studios: building a community space
ENFIELD — On Saturday, Sept. 28, Elemental Studios Yoga and Wellness, located at 2 Pearson Way, had its grand opening.
Powder Hollow Brewery to host first music fest
ENFIELD — Get ready for some good grooves at Powder Hollow Brewery’s first Fall Music Fest which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 504 Hazard Ave. from 1-5 p.m.
Run/walk aims to raise awareness about addiction
ENFIELD — Outrun Addiction’s seventh annual 5K run/walk is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 9 a.m. at the Enfield Town Annex, 124 North Maple St.
Fall festivities to benefit the community’s most vulnerable
ENFIELD — On Saturday, Sept. 28, Allied Community Programs will be hosting their annual Fall Festival and 5K Walk on the Enfield Town Green from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Community theater group elects new president
ENFIELD — Executive Director Maya Nicole Matthews of Enfield Loaves and Fishes has been elected the president of Opera House Players, a nonprofit volunteer-based community theater group based out of Enfield.
Rousseau becomes Enfield District 3’s new councilor
ENFIELD — Jeff Rousseau was sworn in as the new councilor for Enfield’s District 3 on Sept. 3. In his new role, Rousseau hopes to bring a fresh set of eyes to the council.
Local church celebrates longevity in the community
ENFIELD — The United Methodist Church of Enfield, UMC Enfield, is hosting a celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14, and it is open to all friends and neighbors in the Enfield community from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ujima African American Alliance to host inaugural exhibit
ENFIELD — Ujima African American Alliance is hosting an open house for the first African American exhibition on Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Enfield Historical Society, 1294 Enfield St. Light refreshments will be served.