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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.


Tina Lesniak
Toys for Joy spreading lots of cheer to Enfield children

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.


Miasha Lee

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.


Miasha Lee

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.


Miasha Lee
Toy for Joy gets two important contributions

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 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.


Miasha Lee

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.


Miasha Lee

Enfield Loaves and Fishes to host food drive

ENFIELD — As the needs of residents continue to grow, Enfield Loaves and Fishes wants to ensure that everyone is fed, both at Thanksgiving and year-round.


Tina Lesniak

Christmas bazaar set to return to St. Joseph’s

ENFIELD — St. Joseph Residence will have its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a Tag Sale on Friday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bazaar will have raffles, baked goods, food games and much more.


Miasha Lee