EVENTS: Windsor Historical Society to celebrate birthday
Sep. 1—WINDSOR — The Windsor Historical Society will celebrate the 101st anniversary of its founding today, Sept. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. with festivities and a final viewing of its "100 Years of Windsor Historical Society" exhibit.
The celebration will take place rain or shine at the museum, 96 Palisado Ave. (Route 159).
Cupcakes will be prepared by Moneta Moments Bakery of Windsor. And, like newlyweds, the Historical Society froze the top layer of its 100th-year birthday cake and preserved it. The cake is a replica of the society's historic Strong-Howard House.
The centennial exhibit will be open for a final viewing, as well as a special centennial video production.
This special 101st birthday celebration is free. No advance registration is required.
For more information, call 860-688-3813 or visit: windsorhistoricalsociety.org
CLCC Farmstand
COVENTRY — The Creative Living Community of CT's Farmstand, 2645 Boston Turnpike will hold an art show and Moxie Market on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 4.
The art show will feature some of the work of adults with disabilities that will be displayed and on sale at the CLCC Farmstand.
One of the market vendors will feature Cards By Curtis, an adult with autism who has his original art work featured in greeting cards. Curtis also has Lumber Love pillows which he has hand woven and are available for purchase.
There will be 20 makers displaying their handmade crafts. CLCC curates its markets to be a diverse group of talented artisans spanning all mediums.
Round Hill Alpacas will also be present with two alpacas to feed and pet along with alpaca fiber products.
For more information, visit: creativelivingcommunityofct.org
Scarecrow contest
Registration for the 11th annual Strong Family opens today, Sept. 1.
There is no entry fee for individuals or groups who want to sign up to participate.
Details and entry forms can be found online at:
www.strongfamilyfarm.org/annual-scarecrow-contest
Entry categories include family, adult groups, youth groups, businesses, and traditional.
Set-up for the contest begins Saturday, Sept. 24, and continues through Sunday, Oct. 2. Groups or individuals who have signed up can come to the farm during daylight hours and set up their scarecrow on their designated fence post.
Scarecrows must be set up by sundown Sunday, Oct. 2, to be included in the judging.
Winners in each category will be announced at the Harvest Festival on the farm, Saturday, Oct. 22.
The scarecrows will remain on display through the end of October.
Contra dance
Hartford Community Dance will host a Quiet Corner Contra Dance on Friday, Sept. 2, from 8 to 11 p.m at Patriots Park Lodge, 172 Lake Street, Coventry. An introductory lesson will be held at 7:45 p.m.
Adults are $12, students $6. Partner not necessary. Wear soft-soled shoes and light layered clothes. Music by Bill Walach and Gary Wikfors. Dances called by Billy Fischer. Just for this dance, bring a picnic meal to eat on the deck after 6:30 p.m. and enjoy the view of Coventry Lake. Mask optional and proof of vaccine or negative COVID test within 72 hours required. For more information, visit: hcdance.org/contra
Andover tag sale
Andover Congregational Church, 359 Route 6, will hold a tag sale on Saturday Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a bag sale from 1 to 2 p.m.
There are 10- x 10-foot spaces on the lawn available for $20, non-refundable.
The church will accept donations for the sale starting Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 3:30-5:30 p.m and weekdays through Thursday, Sept. 15.
Call the church at 860-742-7696 and leave a message with contact information for more information or an application.
Land Trust tag tale
A giant tag sale will benefit the Manchester Land Conservation Trust and its work to preserve open space lands Friday, Sept. 16, through Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at 330 Bush Hill Road, Manchester, in the old cider barn. Browse through 5,000 square feet of books, games, dishes, tools, artwork, jigsaw puzzles, toys, furniture, machinery, household and sports items, near-antiques, glassware, holiday décor, and more.
The Land Trust will accept donations Friday, Sept. 2, through Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or place in the shed on the right side of the barn. No computers, televisions, encyclopedias, or clothes.
For more information, visit: manchesterlandtrust.org
Local fairs
The fair season will be in full swing soon. Here's a look at what's coming up:
—Sept. 8-11: Hebron Harvest Fair, Lions Fairgrounds, Route 85; hebronharvestfair.org
—Sept. 8-11: Wapping Fair, John J. Mitchell Fairgrounds, 75 Brookfield St., South Windsor; wappingfair.org
—Sept. 10: Hillstown Grange fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 617 Hills St., East Hartford.
—Sept. 15-18: Four Town Fair, 56 Egypt Road, Somers; 4townfair.com
—Sept. 16-Oct. 2: The Big E, Connecticut Day Sept. 21; thebige.com
Mum sale
The Windsor Woman's Club is taking orders for its annual mum sale.
The cost is $19 for three large 9-inch mum plants for $19 or a single plant for $7. Color choices are red, white, purple, yellow, and bronze/orange.
Proceeds will benefit Windsor charities.
To pre-order plants, call Barbara Zawrotny at 860-796-0759 or Ginny at 860-688-4816. The order deadline is Sept. 9. Plants will be available for pickup or delivery on Sept. 16. Pickup is at 369 Rood Ave., Windsor, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mums will also be sold on the Windsor Green on Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
