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Local church in search of vendors for holiday event

SOMERS — Somers Congregational Church has been a part of the community since 1727 helping those beyond its church doors in need of pastoral and spiritual care. This year, they are looking for more vendors for their Holiday Bazaar; any crafter that makes handmade items.


Miasha Lee

Friends of Somers Library book sale features wide selection for kids

SOMERS — The Friends of the Somers Library Book Sale returns this weekend with loads of books ready for new readers.


Tina Lesniak

Fire Department to host open house for fire safety month

SOMERS — The Somers Fire Department’s annual open house will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 400 Main St.


Miasha Lee

Enfield, Somers celebrate season with trunk-or-treat events

If you live in Enfield, Somers, or in the surrounding area, there are some upcoming seasonal events you may want to check out.


Miasha Lee

MBA hosts Alex’s Lemonade Stand as part of Compassion in Action

SOMERS — On Oct. 15, students from Mabelle. B. Avery Middle School in Somers will put “Compassion in Action” as they host Alex’s Lemonade Stand to raise money for childhood cancer research.


Tina Lesniak

Scarecrow Festival returns for fall fun and community

SOMERS — Now in its fourth year, the Somers Scarecrow Festival returns to the Four Town Fairgrounds Oct. 19 with a range of contests, delicious food and children’s games.


Tina Lesniak

Somers Women’s Club to host food drive for Champs Place

SOMERS — The Somers Women’s Club is hosting a food drive on Sept. 28 at Geissler’s Supermarket in Somers, 95 South Rd., from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to collect canned goods, cash donations and non-perishable food items to benefit Champs Place, the Somers Community Food Pantry, located at Somers Congregational Church, 599 Main St.


Miasha Lee

Somers Town Wide Tag Sale returns on Oct. 5

SOMERS — This fall, the Somers Town Wide Tag Sale returns on Saturday, Oct. 5, rain or shine. Each person that participates chooses their time and are provided with a listing of all the locations by street name in alphabetical order, which will be posted on the town website (somersct.gov) and Facebook page on Thursday, Oct. 3.


Miasha Lee

Piedmont Art Show showcases art from around region

SOMERS — More than 85 artists and guests gathered at Piedmont Hall in Somers on Sept. 15 at a reception and awards program to kick off the Regional Juried Piedmont Art Show.


The countdown begins to the Four Town Fair

SOMERS — The Four Town Fair, the oldest continuous agricultural fair in Connecticut, will be returning to 56 Egypt Rd. in Somers on Sept. 12 from 4-10 p.m., Sept. 13 from 4-11 p.m., Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sept. 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Miasha Lee