Aug
21
Sat
Join BBFD to commemorate our milestone 125th anniversary!
Join BBFD to commemorate our milestone 125th anniversary!A parade on Saturday, Aug. 21st will step off at 5 p.m. from the East Windsor Middle School, travel down Main Street, and end at East Windsor Park on Reservoir Ave.
We’ll be inviting fire departments from across the state to join us and will have food trucks, entertainment for the kids, and music at the park. Food trucks and entertainment will start at 4 p.m. at the park.
Around 9 p.m. we will have FIREWORKS for all to enjoy!!!
What’s a parade without trophies 
? Here’s the awards that will be presented following the parade:
? Here’s the awards that will be presented following the parade:– Best Overall Fire Department
– Best Overall Apparatus
– Best Appearing Engine
– Best Appearing Ladder
– Best Appearing Rescue
– Best Appearing Tanker
– Best Appearing Music
– Most Members In Line
– Judges Favorite
– Best Appearing Antique
– Furthest Distance
Can’t wait to see everyone out there helping us celebrate!!!
Sep
18
Sat
The East Windsor Economic Development Commission in Supporting the East Windsor Historical Society encourages all to Attend this Family FUN Community Event:
Save the Date!
EAST WINDSOR HITORICAL SOCIETY – MUSEUMS ON THE GREEN
Annual Ice Cream Social
Saturday, September 18, 2021
10am- 3pm
The Annual Ice Cream Social Event will be held in September with old favorites and some new offerings. Our seven museum buildings will be open for touring, including the Barber Hill School House, the Scantic Academy, the Court House, the Barber Shop, the Osborn House, the Scantic Barn, and the antique tool display in the Garage.
We are again offering free Ice Cream made by Tulmeadow Farm of West Simsbury as long as supplies last and free haircuts in the Barber Shop from 10am – 3pm by Sara Cook of “Skips Early Bird” barber shop on Main Street in Windsor Locks. We are also offering free wagon rides and a free marriage ceremony on the Court House steps.
The Scantic Valley Small Engine & Antique Tractor club will be displaying tractors and small engines and the Tolland Genealogy Society will be on hand to answer questions about researching your past. Food trucks will be onsite with food for hungry visitors and there will be booths featuring regional artisans, crafters and up-market merchandise, so bring your wallets. We hope to see you there!
Couples interested in getting Married and Vendors interested in a free 10’ x 10’ booth should email Nancy Masters at [email protected].
Vendors offering farm products, crafts, antiques, artisans & flea market items are invited to submit at least 3 photos of your booth and items for jurying. (No tag sale booths)
The Ice Cream Social is our biggest event with many opportunities where you can help.
Please consider volunteering a few hours during the Ice Cream Social.
Oct
21
Thu
Oct 21 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Oct
24
Sun
The East Windsor Lion’s club is sponsoring a charity golf tournament on October 24th at 10am at Grassmere in Enfield. The cost is $90 per person but that would include your round, lunch, prizes for the winners, and two free drink tickets.
We are playing a scramble format and everyone seemed to have a ton of fun last year so please come out and support us. No payment ahead of time necessary I just ask that you reach out to me directly to reserve your spot for your foursome. Thank you!
Orange American toad, Anaxyrus americanus, in Case Mountain Park, Manchester.
Dear Fellow Artists and Friends of Agonist Gallery,
On Sunday, October 24, 2021, Agonist Gallery will host its Fall Artists Market.
All area visual artists are invited to bring 1-5 pieces for display in the gallery for the day- 11 am to 4 pm. **Setup time is 10:30 am.
The price for artists to exhibit is only $10 at the door with no commission on sales. We’ll also have a special presentation called “Treasures from the Connecticut Woods” at 2 pm on our dual flat screens.
There will be no charge for our visitors, and there is ample parking. Hope to see you there!
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Jeff
Oct
28
Thu
Mark your calendars for our Drive-Through Haunted Highway on October 28th at East Windsor Park! $5.00 per car at the gate. Be sure to decorate your cars and wear your costumes…it’s sure to be a spooky good time!!
