Mormon Temple Groundbreaking to Start This Weekend and Other News!

Happy Thursday, Avon! 

You know what today means? It's almost the weekend, so I'm going to share some news and events happening today or over the next few days that you might want to know about.

But first, I just wanted to say that it humbles me to have the honor of covering Avon, having grown up in Farmington. You know a lot about a town by growing up in the area, but reporting on it brings a whole new level of understanding about what makes the community work.

So, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being you. For being Avon.

Okay, now for the notable news, events and blogs of the day and weekend.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a groundbreaking service for Connecticut's first and only Mormon temple right here in the Farmington Valley on Saturday at 11 a.m.! Limited media and guests will be there as invited. Read more of our stories about the temple plans on Farmington Patch by clicking on the link provided.

Simply Swing! The Farmington Bank Community Concert Series presents a free night of music at the Avon Senior Center on Friday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m., featuring Connecticut-based band Simply Swing. Pencil it into your calendar if you can swing it and click on the link provided to learn more. 

Farmington Valley Chorale Concert: The singing group will perform Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem at the Valley Community Baptist Church at 590 West Avon Road on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. A $5 donation is recommended. 

Women, are you trying to start a business? B.I.G., a women's networking group, is meeting Friday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. at Green Tea in Farmington. Come with your business ideas to brainstorm with other attendees. There's also an optional Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga Class afterward from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at at Collinsville Canoe & Kayak if you're interested.

Reader Peter Mitchell's Speak Out post, "The Most Tragic Summer: Isn't it time to start being parents?" on Farmington Patch about parents' responsibility to crack down on underage drinking is generating some conversation in Avon and Farmington. Where do you stand on the issue? This is a great example of how you can use our platform to express your opinions in a constructive manner. You can post to Speak out here or post a blog.