Somers
‘Celebrating story and community’ at The Story Barn
SOMERS — The Story Barn, at 952 Main St. in Somers, is home to the Frieda B. series of children’s books, which Author/Co-founder of Frieda B., LLC and The Story Barn Renata Bowers writes.
Somers town clerk earns municipal clerk designation
SOMERS — Somers Town Clerk David Marti, has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk, or CMC, awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Inc.
Hartford County’s longstanding 4-H fair returns
SOMERS — The 88th Annual Hartford County 4-H Fair is taking place Friday, Aug. 16 to Sunday, Aug. 18 at 56 Egypt Rd. in Somers. This three-day fair is a fun-filled time for attendees of all ages with 4-H livestock exhibits, non-animal exhibits and demonstrations, food trucks, live music, entertainment, car shows, magic shows and much more.
Somers Women’s Club continues more than a century of service
SOMERS — Since 1921, the Somers Women’s Club has performed countless acts of service to its community, from small or symbolic acts to donations and events that have a further reach.
Submissions open for Piedmont Juried Art Show
SOMERS — Artist Doug Gillette has been busy working in his Enfield studio where he has been creating two paintings to submit as part of this year’s Piedmont Juried Art Show in Somers.
Enfield and Somers to host National Night Out Aug. 6
ENFIELD/SOMERS — National Night Out is a community-building campaign that is run all over the country, promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It is typically hosted on the first Tuesday of the month of August. The event was established by Matt Peskin in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has taken place annually since 1984.
Local baker is putting the ‘sweet’ in sweet memories
SOMERS — Life is about commemorating milestones and cherishing those moments — whether it is a birthday, graduation, wedding or whatever the occasion. The good news is that there is a new home cottage business named Ajalicia’s Sweets that will help sweeten your special moments.
Somers welcomes new fire chief
SOMERS — On July 8, David Lenart officially began his role as fire chief for the town of Somers.
KK’s This n’ That Shop offers a little bit of everything
SOMERS — KK’s This n’ That Shop in Somers is, in many ways, an idea born out of convenience. Owners Karen Campbell and her husband, Delbert, purchase real estate for investment purposes and five years ago bought the building on 138 Main St., which now serves as the home to KK’s This n’ That Shop.
Rec. Dept., Haven Yoga partner together for outdoor yoga
SOMERS — In partnership with Haven Yoga, the Somers Recreation and Leisure Services Department are offering an outdoor yoga series this summer with certified 500-hour registered yoga teacher/Haven Yoga Owner Alanna Orlandi.