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Man Who Gave Spielberg and Day Lewis Gettysburg Tour to Speak at Avon Library

The Avon Historical Society hosts Crossroads of History and Hollywood event on Lincoln the man and the movie and other news.

Happy Monday, Avon! Here's a look ahead at this week. 

The Crossroads of History and Hollywood: David Ward, Civil War Tours president, is coming to the Avon Free Public Library to talk about giving Stephen Spielberg and Daniel Day Lewis a tour of Gettysburg and the history of Lincoln's visit there. The event starts Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. and more information is available on the town website.

Get Tips on Sleep and Home Care: J&S Homecare Solutions will lead the lunch at noon at the Avon Senior Center on Aug. 21. 

Caregiver Support Group: The Farmington Valley VNA will host the event at 2:30 p.m. at the Avon Senior Center.  

Dream Ride: The motorcycle ride Special Olympics fundraiser starts at 9 a.m. at The Farmington Club on Aug. 25. 

Free Blood Pressure Screening: The Farmington Valley VNA will hold a free blood pressure screening at Avon Town Hall on Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m.

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