Avon Free Public Library

Join us for a virtual author event to celebrate Asian 
American and Pacific Islander month; we’ll be celebrating the release of
 Susan Ankeny’s new book, Fly Girl. 
A uniquely hidden figure, Hazel Ying Lee was a pioneering
 trailblazer in the history of WWII, aviation, women, the military, and 
America, yet her inspiring story and extraordinary accomplishments have 
been unheralded and ignored. The only book to focus on an Asian 
American female aviator, American Flygirl (on sale April 23, 2024) breaks
 this silence, illuminating the structural and racial barriers Lee faced
 to become the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot’s license, 
join the WASPs, and fight for this country amid widespread anti-Asian 
sentiment and racist policies such as the Chinese Exclusion Act and 
Japanese internment camps.
The book’s release coincides with AAPI Heritage Month, which is 
observed throughout May to recognize the contributions and influence of 
Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, 
and achievements of the United States.
Hazel came of age at a time in America where Asians were subjected to
 unjust discrimination and denied the rights granted to Euro-Americans. 
The years between 1882-1943 are known as the Exclusion Era in Oregon.. 
Most occupations outside Chinatown were not open to them, and many 
places of business were completely off-limits. Every Chinese American, 
even children who were born in the United States, was required to carry 
identification – and it was worse for Chinese women, who endured layers 
of biases and widespread discrimination.
Yet a new age was dawning, and for the first time, the idea that more
 than child-rearing and homemaking might be available to women began to 
take root. Some women, brave enough to go against convention, found 
themselves willing and eager to exchange traditional roles to become 
pilots and explore new opportunities in aviation. A fire was lit in 
Hazel that would change the course of her life.
Susan Tate Ankeny (Portland, OR) is the author of nonfiction WWII history books including American Flygirl and The Girl and the Bombardier.
 A former educator, she is a member of the Oregon 8th Air Force 
Historical Society and the Association des Sauveteurs d’Aviateurs 
Alliés, which finds and memorializes WWII crash sites in France. The 
daughter of a WWII bombardier and great-granddaughter of Oregon 
pioneers, she lives in Portland, Oregon. Learn more at <a href="https://susantateankeny.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://susantateankeny.com/</a>.
Co-sponsored by the Avon Library &amp; Avon Historical Society.
Please register; Zoom links will go out before the event.

Local Event: American Flygirl: Author Event with Susan Ankeny (virtual)

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American Flygirl: Author Event with Susan...

Wednesday May 1, 2024: Join us for a virtual author event to celebrate Asian 
American and Pacific Islander month; we’ll be celebrating the...

American Flygirl: Author Event with Susan Ankeny (virtual)

Welcome to the New World: Graphic Novel Discussion
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 6 pm
In Person – 1st Floor Community Room
For Adults &amp; Grades 9+

Join us to discuss, “Welcome to the New World,” by Jake Halpern, the New York Times Pulitzer Prize–winning graphic story of a refugee family who fled the civil war in Syria to make a new life in America.

Books are available at the adult reference desk.

Hosted with IRIS (Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services).
IRIS’ mission is to empower refugees and immigrants to become self-sufficient and integrated into their new communities. At the same time, newcomers enrich our communities, making this a better place for all of us.
Find out more at: <a href="https://irisct.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://irisct.org/</a>

Local Event: Welcome to the New World: Graphic Novel Discussion

Welcome to the New World: Graphic Novel Discussion

Wednesday May 1, 2024: Welcome to the New World: Graphic Novel Discussion
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 6 pm
In Person – 1st Floor Community...

Renbrook School

Please join us at Renbrook School for our Spring Secondary School Fair on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Visit with representatives from over 75 of the best secondary schools in the country. This is a great opportunity to explore private high schools, both day and boarding, in Connecticut, New England, and beyond. The event is free and open to the public. <a href="https://www.renbrook.org/academics/upper-school/secondary-school-placement/?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=digital&amp;utm_campaign=ssfair&amp;utm_content=visit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">renbrook.org</a>

Local Event: Secondary School Fair

West Hartford

Secondary School Fair

Thursday May 2, 2024: Please join us at Renbrook School for our Spring Secondary School Fair on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 6:30 - 8:00...

Tri-It Taproom

Support Avon high school seniors and the investment in their education at this fundraiser. All proceeds go directly to funding scholarships. 
Bring your friends, some snacks, and be prepared to have a great time. There's an opportunity to win a gift basket as well as purchase tickets for a 50-50 drawing. See you there! 
Can't make it? Text ADFS to 44-321 to donate. For more info, visit us at&nbsp;<a href="https://avon.dollarsforscholars.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avon.dollarsforscholars.org</a>

Local Event: Avon Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser at Tri-It Taproom; May 2, 2024 @ 6:00pm

Avon Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser at Tri-It...

Thursday May 2, 2024: Support Avon high school seniors and the investment in their education at this fundraiser.  All proceeds go directly...

Avon Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser at Tri-It Taproom; May 2, 2024 @ 6:00pm

Join us for an in-person history lecture with Dr. Matthew Warshauer!
“Parties, the Press, and Political Politeness ​(Well, Not Really!)”
Can’t we all just get along? Let’s go back to the good old days when partisanship wasn’t so bad, the press was fairly balanced, and courtesy reigned over American politics! Really? Join Matt Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University, and explore the early partisan battles that almost ended the newly formed Union while the ink on the Constitution was still wet. Let’s find out if there was ever a time in America when partisanship and the press didn’t do battle.
Dr. Matthew Warshauer is a professor of history at Central Connecticut State University, his under-graduate alma mater, where he learned that passionate, devoted professors can change lives. Originally bored and uninterested in school, he bounced around the country with his family, attending three different high schools in four years – from California to Illinois and then ultimately to Connecticut. He didn’t even want to attend college, but compromised with his parents by going to Norwalk Community College for a few semesters and then transferring to Central. Learn more <a href="https://themindfulprofessor.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.
Please register so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library.

Local Event: Parties, the Press, and Political Politeness ​(Well, Not Really!)[in-person]

Parties, the Press, and Political Politeness...

Thursday May 2, 2024: Join us for an in-person history lecture with Dr. Matthew Warshauer!
“Parties, the Press, and Political Politeness...

Parties, the Press, and Political Politeness ​(Well, Not Really!)[in-person]

Take control of your life! Meditation is a simple way to deal with the daily stress we’re all familiar with. By incorporating this simple technique into your busy schedule, you can make it work for you. It will connect you with the source of peace and joy already within you. Join Arjili Hodari Esq for this engaging workshop.
Presenter: Ajili Hodari, Esq., Attended Michigan State University as a scholar athlete where he received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in Advertising. After a career in the printing and publishing industry in the San Francisco Bay area, he received his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1990. He began his practice of law in Columbus, Ohio. He now practices in Seattle, WA and manages his own firm, Hodari Law Office, PLLC. Ajili has spoken about all aspects of meditation in numerous venues throughout the country.

Local Event: (Virtual Event) The Power of Meditation

(Virtual Event) The Power of Meditation

Thursday May 2, 2024: Take control of your life! Meditation is a simple way to deal with the daily stress we’re all familiar with. By...

Stop in and find something for your house or yourself!&nbsp; The entire house is open to browse through - We have antique furniture, dishware, a gas grill, 2 wrought-iron patio sets, artwork, sterling and 14 kt gold jewelry, a collection of&nbsp;Sports Illustrated magazines, and much more!


Sale Dates:
Friday, May 3rd: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, May 4th:&nbsp; 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Local Event: 2-Day Avon Estate Sale

2-Day Avon Estate Sale

Friday May 3, 2024: Stop in and find something for your house or yourself!&nbsp; The entire house is open to browse through - We have...

WeHa Brewing & Roasting Company

Come enjoy some great beer for a great cause! The <a href="https://fb.me/e/23Wd0BL0m" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">2024 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future will be at WeHa Brewing &amp; Roasting Co.</a> on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. A portion of every beer poured will benefit&nbsp;<a href="https://lls.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society</a> to support the fight against blood cancer. Every Sip You Take Gets Us Closer to a Cure!

Local Event: CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future

CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future

Friday May 3, 2024: Come enjoy some great beer for a great cause! The 2024 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future will be at WeHa Brewing...

Avon Congregational Church

First Friday Dinner at Avon Congregational Church – May 3rd, 5:30 – 7:00 PM - Join us for a delicious and hearty Meatloaf Dinner, along with Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Tossed Salad and our House - made Dressing, plus Dinner Rolls. Don’t forget to visit the popular “Dessert Buffet”, which includes coffee and tea to complete your dining experience. The dinners are $17. Take-out is available. Walk-ins are welcome. No reservations necessary.

Local Event: First Friday Dinner

First Friday Dinner

Friday May 3, 2024: First Friday Dinner at Avon Congregational Church – May 3rd, 5:30 – 7:00 PM - Join us for a delicious and hearty...

Avon High School

Avon High School will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on its auditorium stage on Friday, May 3rd at&nbsp;7:30 pm with an additional evening performance&nbsp;on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30 pm and two&nbsp;matinee performances on Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th at 2:00 pm.&nbsp;
Avon High School’s production of Beauty and the Beast boasts the largest cast in school history, with fifty cast members, thirty-five tech crew students, and another twenty students playing in the pit orchestra. This collaborative event brings together students, teachers, parents, and a multitude of enthusiastic community volunteers.
Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at <a href="https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/80884" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/80884</a>.

Local Event: See Avon High School's spring musical: "Beauty and the Beast" 

See Avon High School's spring musical: "Beauty...

Friday May 3, 2024: Avon High School will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on its auditorium stage on Friday, May 3rd at&nbsp;7:30...

See Avon High School's spring musical: "Beauty and the Beast" 

Simsbury Historical Society

Join the Simsbury Historical Society “Open House” for the dedication of its new Blacksmith Shop on Saturday, May 4, 2:00 PM to 6 PM. See a demonstration of this old metalworking process from the 19th Century using tools and a forge from that era. View hand crafted tools and artifacts from the early indigenous Farmington Valley communities and see the informative panels explaining how the gifts from the earth, animals, plants and trees were used by “pre-colonial” Native peoples. 
In a time before manufacturing, Americans relied on their local blacksmith to create essential everyday products for use in the home and in the fields. This recreation of a local blacksmith shop would typically be found in most towns in the 1800’s. This is a must see exhibit of how basic everyday implements were hand forged from iron using a process handed down through generations. 
Visit our Wigwam and view our Lean-to exhibit. Stop in and view the interior of our mid-19th Barn and see our Peddler’s Wagon. While you are walking around our grounds enjoy the music on the patio or stop by our Tavern for some refreshments. 
Perhaps our Ensign-Bickford Safety Fuse exhibit is of interest to you. The safety fuse played a major role, particularly in the safety of the mining industry in the 1850’s when, for the first time, the miner was assured adequate time to vacate the area being newly mined.
The event will also include live music by local musicians and a silent auction.
This “Open House” is admission free. 
Come, enjoy our 12 buildings on our campus like setting. We look forward to visiting with you on Saturday, May 4th.

Local Event: Open House at Simsbury Historical Society

Simsbury

Open House at Simsbury Historical Society

Saturday May 4, 2024: Join the Simsbury Historical Society “Open House” for the dedication of its new Blacksmith Shop on Saturday, May 4,...

Collinsville Bank - A Division of Northwest Community Bank, 277 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT, 06019 AND Northwest Community Bank, 101 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT, 06001

Bring your old bills, confidential mail, and other sensitive documents to be professionally destroyed by&nbsp;INFO SHRED at the AVON/CANTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT&nbsp;-- Taking place Saturday, May 4 at:&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp; 8:30 to 10:00 AM --&nbsp;<a href="https://collinsvillebank.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collinsville Bank</a>, 277 Albany Turnpike, Canton&nbsp;AND&nbsp; &nbsp;10:30 AM to Noon --&nbsp;<a href="https://nwcommunitybank.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northwest Community Bank</a>, 101 Simsbury Road, Avon
Limit TWO (17" x 12" x 10.5") Copy Paper-Size Boxes | Personal Shredding ONLY | No Business Items Please
<ul><li>Place boxes in either your trunk or back seat</li><li>Stay in your vehicle</li><li>Acceptable Shred Items - Paper Only: bank records, canceled checks, credit card statements, medical records, legal documents, social security numbers, investment data, addressed mail, etc...</li><li>Paper Clips and Binder Clips ARE O.K.</li><li>NO BINDERS, METAL, OR MEDIA</li><li>We will not be issuing Certificates of Destruction</li></ul>
COST: NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS to be Donated to: Canton Food Bank (8:30-10:00 AM) AND Avon Food Bank (10:30 AM-Noon)
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:<ul><li><a href="https://www.110grill.com/canton-ct" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">110 Grill/Canton</a></li><li><a href="https://www.avonmassage.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Avon Massage Therapy Center</a><a href="https://www.avonmassage.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"></a></li><li><a href="https://www.cruiseplanners.com/travel-agents/view/23847-Chris-&amp;-Chip-Bafumo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cruise Planners-The Traveling Buddies-Chris Bafumo</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pafycaremanagement.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">PAFY Care Management</a></li></ul>

Local Event: 4th Annual Community Shred Event

4th Annual Community Shred Event

Saturday May 4, 2024: Bring your old bills, confidential mail, and other sensitive documents to be professionally destroyed by&nbsp;INFO...

Avon High School will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on its auditorium stage on Saturday, May 4th with a matinee at 2:00 pm and an evening performance at 7:30 pm, two of the four show performances of the school's spring musical.&nbsp;
Avon High School’s production of Beauty and the Beast boasts the largest cast in school history, with fifty cast members, thirty-five tech crew students, and another twenty students playing in the pit orchestra. This collaborative event brings together students, teachers, parents, and a multitude of enthusiastic community volunteers.
The matinee performances (2:00 pm on May 4th and 5th) are being billed as “dress-up matinees,” where children of all ages are encouraged to dress as their favorite Beauty and the Beast character. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at <a href="https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/80884" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/80884</a>.

Local Event: Two opportunities to see "Beauty and the Beast" at Avon High School on Saturday, May 4th!

Two opportunities to see "Beauty and the Beast"...

Saturday May 4, 2024: Avon High School will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on its auditorium stage on Saturday, May 4th with a...

Two opportunities to see "Beauty and the Beast" at Avon High School on Saturday, May 4th!

Avon High School will present its final performance of its spring musical,&nbsp;Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,&nbsp;on its auditorium stage on Sunday, May&nbsp;5th at 2:00 pm. 

This matinee performance is being billed as a “dress-up matinee” where children of all ages are encouraged to dress as their favorite Beauty and the Beast character. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at <a href="https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/80884" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/80884</a>.
Avon High School’s production of Beauty and the Beast boasts the largest cast in school history, with fifty cast members, thirty-five tech crew students, and another twenty students playing in the pit orchestra. This collaborative event brings together students, teachers, parents, and a multitude of enthusiastic community volunteers.

Local Event: "Beauty and the Beast" final performance!

"Beauty and the Beast" final performance!

Sunday May 5, 2024: Avon High School will present its final performance of its spring musical,&nbsp;Disney’s Beauty and the...

Off the Tracks: A Meditation on Train Journeys in a Time of No Travel
Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old routes that had been canceled, or were moldering in neglect, have been refurbished as destinations in themselves. The Rocky Mountaineer, the Orient Express, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad run again in all their glory.
Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking her family across Europe to Poland, trains have been a linchpin of her life. As COVID locked us down, Mulloy began an imaginary journey that recalled the trips she has taken, as well as those of others. Whether it was Mary Wollstonecraft traveling alone to Sweden in the late 1700s, or the incident that had Charles Dickens forever fearful of trains, or the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt trapped in her carriage in a midwestern blizzard in the 1890s, or Sir John A. Macdonald’s wife daring to cross the Rockies tied to the cowcatcher at the front of the train, the stories explore the odd mix of adventure and contemplation that travel permits.
Thoughtful, observant, and fun, Off the Tracks is the perfect blend of research and personal experience that, like a good train ride, will whisk you into another world.
Pamela Mulloy is the author of two novels, including As Little As Nothing (2022). She is the editor of the New Quarterly and director of the Wild Writers Literary Festival. She has lived in the UK, Poland, and the US. She now lives in Kitchener, Ontario.
Please register; Zoom links will be sent out before the event.

Local Event: Off the Tracks: A Meditation on Train Journeys in a Time of No Travel/Virtual Event with Pamela Mull

Off the Tracks: A Meditation on Train Journeys...

Monday May 6, 2024: Off the Tracks: A Meditation on Train Journeys in a Time of No Travel
Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old...

Off the Tracks: A Meditation on Train Journeys in a Time of No Travel/Virtual Event with Pamela Mull

T-Mobile Tuesdays app

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Local Event: T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week

T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week

Tuesday May 7, 2024: T-Mobile customers: download the T Life app and go to T-Mobile Tuesdays to get free stuff and great perks from the...

Spring and Summer is the perfect time to begin your gardening 
journey. The weather is warm, the sun is shining. As a gardener you 
might encounter many puzzling issues. This presentation will discuss and
 answer some common questions about general care, pruning, water 
management, fertilizing, and disease control in lawns, flower gardens, 
and vegetable gardens.
Presenter: Dr. Yonghao Li is a plant 
pathologist running the Plant Disease Information Office at the 
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven. He has more 
than 30 years of experience in gardening, disease diagnostics, and pest 
management.

Local Event: (In-Person Event) Spring and Summer Gardening Tips

(In-Person Event) Spring and Summer Gardening Tips

Tuesday May 7, 2024: Spring and Summer is the perfect time to begin your gardening 
journey. The weather is warm, the sun is shining. As a...

When: Thursday, May 9th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: First Floor, Community Room

Join us in welcome award-winning author Mindy McGinnis to discuss her latest novel Under This Red Rock. We will be selling copies of Under This Red Rock as well as copies of some of Mindy’s other Young Adult novels. Mindy will be available for book signing after the event!
This program is for teens (grades 7 – 12) and adults.
About Mindy:
Mindy McGinnis is the author of several young adult novels, including A Long Stretch of Bad Days, The Last Laugh, The Initial Insult, Heroine, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So Discreet, winner of an Edgar Award. She writes across multiple genres, including postapocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy. While her settings may change, you can always count on her books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. Mindy lives in Ohio. You can visit her online at <a href="https://mindymcginnis.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://mindymcginnis.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712332251332000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vMHGDPuOJs8wRqUIWbwv7">mindymcginnis.com</a>.
About Under This Red Rock:
From award-winning author Mindy McGinnis comes a mesmerizing YA psychological mystery following a teen girl who is grappling with the death of her brother as she starts a new job in the caverns of Ohio—only to become the number one suspect in her coworker’s murder. Perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Kathleen Glasgow.
Neely’s monsters don’t always follow her rules, so when the little girl under her bed, the man in her closet, and the disembodied voice that shadows her every move become louder, she knows she’s in trouble. With a history of mental illness in her family and the suicide of her older brother heavy on her mind, Neely takes a job as a tour guide in the one place her monsters can’t follow—the caverns. There . . . she meets Mila. Mila is everything Neely isn’t—beautiful, strong, and confident. As the two become closer, Neely’s innocent crush grows into something more. When a midnight staff party exposes Neely to drugs, she follows Mila’s lead . . . only to have her hallucinations escalate.
When Mila is found brutally murdered in the caverns, Neely has to admit that her memories of that night are vague at best. With her monsters now out in the open and her grip on reality slipping, Neely must figure out who killed Mila . . . and face the possibility that it might have been her.

Local Event: Author Event with Mindy McGinnis

Author Event with Mindy McGinnis

Thursday May 9, 2024: When: Thursday, May 9th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: First Floor, Community Room

Join us in welcome award-winning...

Monday, May 13, 2024, 6:00 – 6:45 pm
*Stay late until 7:00 pm if you’d like to share, mingle and socialize*
In Person – Library Atrium 1st Floor
For adults, teens entering Grades 10 and up are welcome!
It’s getting warm outside! Calling all introverts to gather for a low-pressure book club in our beautiful air-conditioned Atrium.
Do you still reminisce about “Drop Everything and Read” (DEAR) from Elementary School?
With this book club there’s no pressure to finish an assigned book or have intellectual conversation.
Bring your own book or find one while you’re here. We will have silent reading time accompanied by coloring and light refreshments.
If anyone would like to stay late to share what they’re reading they are welcome to!
Past participation is not required for this once-a-month book club. Everyone is welcome to join the low-key, no long-term commitment, friendly group.
Registration is required.

Local Event: Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club

Monday May 13, 2024: Monday, May 13, 2024, 6:00 – 6:45 pm
*Stay late until 7:00 pm if you’d like to share, mingle and socialize*
In Person...

Starting annuals from seed can be a great way to produce a large number of plants for the garden while reducing the cost of purchasing seedlings. It can also introduce a wider selection of plants than what is available in garden centers in spring. This talk will discuss plant selections, materials needed, and scheduling including which annuals are good to start indoors.
Presenter: Felicia Millett is a Plant Diagnostician at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s Plant Disease Information Office in New Haven. She holds the Connecticut Arborist’s License and received her master’s degree in Plant Science from the University of Connecticut, where her research focused on fire blight on apple trees.

Local Event: (In-Person Event) Growing Annuals from Seed

(In-Person Event) Growing Annuals from Seed

Tuesday May 14, 2024: Starting annuals from seed can be a great way to produce a large number of plants for the garden while reducing the...

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Walker's Spring Preview

Avon Police Warn Of 'Assassins' Water Gun Game

The annual rite for Avon High School seniors is a game of 'tag' utilizing water toys, police said.

Crime & Safety

Avon Library To Present Meditation Program

Avon Free Public Library is hosting a virtual event Thursday called 'The Power of Meditation.'

Health & Fitness

Prominent News Anchor's Play Part Of Avon...

Playhouse 44 in Avon is hosting auditions May 14-16 for its first-ever show, set to take place in August at Avon High School.

Prominent News Anchor's Play Part Of Avon Theater Group Show

Arts & Entertainment

Avon Lions Club Topic Of Local History Podcast

The latest edition of 'Avon Talks' is available for listening and it will discuss the history/impact of the local Lions Club chapter.

Community Corner

Major Avon Historical Site Open For Season Sunday

The Avon Historical Society is welcoming the public to an open house of the 1865 Pine Grove Schoolhouse on Sunday.

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