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Enfield’s Poet Laureate busy with festivals and creativity

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.


Tina Lesniak

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.


Miasha Lee
Elemental Studios: building a community space

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.


Miasha Lee

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.


Miasha Lee
Run/walk aims to raise awareness about addiction

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.


Miasha Lee

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.


Miasha Lee
Community theater group elects new president

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.


Miasha Lee
Rousseau becomes Enfield District 3’s new councilor

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.


Tina Lesniak
Local church celebrates longevity in the community

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.


Miasha Lee

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.


Miasha Lee