Jun
15
Sat
Opening Reception for “I AM YOUR BEST FRI3ND,” @ Agonist Gallery
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This Saturday, June 15, there is an opening reception at Agonist Gallery for “I AM YOUR BEST FRI3ND,” a multi-media production by Alexander Califournia. The reception runs from 6 pm to 8 pm and will include a film screening at 7 pm. There will also be drawings, poetry, music, and food.

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Jun
16
Sun
Father’s Day Behind the Scenes Tour @ CT Trolley Museum
Jun 16 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

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“Behind-the-Scenes” tour will give visitors the opportunity to take a close-up look at some of the current restoration projects including Connecticut Company #3001, Brooklyn Rapid Transit #169 & Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co. #1500 ‘Northern’. Additionally, tour the grounds that are normally closed off to visitors with a Museum guide.

During your visit you will also learn more about our sixteen Firetrucks and Fire alarm office with a working 1904 Gamewell panel fire alarm system that is actively used at the Museum.

Get up close and personal as you climb aboard selected Trolleys from our incredible collection. Tour our Visitor Center full of historic trolleys. Pack a picnic lunch and come and spend some time with the family. You can ride the Trolley cars as many times as you would like!

Dads and Granddads receive FREE admission when accompanied by a paying adult or child.

Admission is $13.00 for ages 13 and up, $12.00 for seniors (62 and up), $11.00 for ages 4-12 and $4 for ages 3 and under. Museum Members receive half off admission.

The Connecticut Trolley Museum is located at 58 North Road (Rt. 140) and is a short 15 minutes north of Hartford or a short 15 minutes south of Springfield.

Jun
18
Tue
Jackie G’s Weekly “Car Cruise” @ See Info below
Jun 18 @ 4:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Stanton Equipment “Business of the Year” Celebration @ LaNottes Banquet Facility
Jun 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

This Years Recipient of the East Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year 2019 goes to Stanton Equipment.

This is a Company with a Family like feel to it with it’s leadership of Scot Stanton and his daughter Amanda joining the Team 5 Years ago they have proven that a well run business is not only profitable but an asset to Our Community.

What STANTON EQUIPMENT does for Our Community,Region and State:

Outing For Scouting co-chairs which raises 20-25k annually for the Connecticut Rivers Council. Over 300K has been raised.
Donations to local fire/police/veteran associations throughout the year
Special Olympics dinner dance table sponsor ( Amanda also her volunteers time for this event)
Gather donations to local fairs, fundraisers, sporting events, etc.
Sponsors local baseball and softball teams in all three towns where our stores are located. (Plainfield, Canaan, East Windsor)
Participation/Play in several other golf tournaments to support many of our local causes.
How About the Dad Scot Stanton:

45 Years in the Ag and Turf Equipment Industry
Proud Father of 5
2013 Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award
National Leadership Award- National Republican Committee
Man of the Year- CT Ag Education Foundation
Chad Lubavitch Community Service Award
Former President, VP and Board Member of New England Dealer Association
Volunteers time beyond the Outing for Scouting to support and assist our local scouts.
And the next Generation Amanda Stanton with :

Influential Women in Scouting award recipient – 2018.
Best of Hartford Magazine Readers poll winner in Business Leader category – 2019.
Working with Foodshare and the 5 Corner Cupboard & East Windsor Hunger Action Team to get more involved and see where we can be helpful. Coordinate and gather donation for food drive.
Brought New Ideas to Stanton Equipment’s marketing plan with great success.
One of the East Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s Charter Members Stanton Equipment is more then a Business it is part of Our History as well and it is with Great Pleasure that we are Celebrating them on June 18th 2019 at Lanotte’s Banquet Facility 17 Thompson Rd East Windsor Ct 06088 at the East Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s 24th Annual meeting.

It will be a Social/Networking with “Tasty Treats” prepared by the Chefs of LaNottes from 5pm -730pm with Honoring program at 6pm. Cost $25 pp/cash bar

This event is Open to the General Pubic but a RSVP is requested by June 11 to: [email protected] or LaNottes 860 627 7774.

Photos of some past Businesses/Business Persons of the Year:

L to R Outgoing President Paul Delskey, Pres. Sean Millane, and Jim Nillson

Leslie Hickey 2012 “Business Person of the Year” congratulated by 1st Selectman Denise Menard

2010 Business Person of the Year Sammy Karagiannis & Staff of La Notte

Jr Russo & Associates Business persons of the Year 2014

Windsor Federal savings accepts “Business of the Year 2017”.

Golden Gavel Receives 2018 Business of the Year award (Pat Soucy Owner-Jimbo Richards Exe Dir EWCC

State Recognizes 2018 Business of the Year Golden Gavel Rep Chris Davis and Owner Pat Soucy

Jun
20
Thu
Fairy Birdhouse Class @ EW Town Hall Annex
Jun 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

East Windsor Parks and Recreation

Learn how to make a Fairy Birdhouse with Erica Giroux of the Playful Peacock! Visit www.eastwindsorrec.com to register!

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Jun
21
Fri
Summer Solstice @ Ct Trolley Museum
Jun 21 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Summer Solstice

Celebrate the energy of the evening with a Summer Solstice Trolley ride….or two! Enjoy all the Museum has to offer with special night time hours

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Jun
23
Sun
June Artists Market at Agonist Gallery @ Agonist Gallery
Jun 23 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
On Sunday, June 23, Agonist Gallery will host our June Artists Market. Something new! We have a new Patreon site. I’d like to post a profile for artists exhibiting with Agonist Gallery. Please let me know if you are interested.
 
All area visual artists are invited to bring 1-3 pieces for display in the gallery for the day (more if there’s room)- 11 am to 4 pm. There are no commissions on sales, and the price to exhibit is only $10 at the door. There will be no charge for our visitors, and there is ample parking.
 
Bring some new work to share and test out. Our Artists Markets are a place for artists to show new work without great expense or time commitment. Accepted work includes photography, painting, drawing, and sculpture. Work will be hung on display panels normally used for outdoor art fairs.
 
There will be time for set-up June 23 between 10:30 am and 11 am. “At the Dam Restaurant” next door is open to 1 pm.
 
8th ANNUAL CARDBOARD BOAT RACE (Rubber Duck Race Too!) @ Corner of Church & Mill (Filter Beds) Broad Brook CT 06016
Jun 23 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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8th ANNUAL CARDBOARD BOAT RACE ON THE SCANTIC RIVER (East Windsor)
JUNE 23, 2019 — REGISTRATION 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM — LAUNCH at 2:00pm after Rubber Duck Race. Ducks launch at 1:00pm.
ALLOWED:
Cardboard, Duct tape, Lumber 1″ X 12″ X 10′ long
Glue and assorted “smooth rivet” fasteners
Store-bought paddles are permitted: only oars, paddles or wind may be used to propel your vesselPROHIBITED: PLASTIC, METAL, STYROFOAM, TAR, WAX, FIBERGLASS RESINS, EPOXIES, STAPLES & CLAMPS
• BOAT MUST BE EASY TO ENTER & EXIT SHOULD IT BECOME UNEXPECTED SUBMARINE, AND BE FREE OF SHARP EDGES OR OTHER DANGERS TO CREW SAFETY.
• DECORATIONS MAY BE OF ANY MATERIAL (except styrofoam or any other aids in its floatation)
• ONLY A QUALIFIED BOAT CAN BE THE WINNER – ALL BOATS WILL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO RACE
• ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A LIFE JACKET (and be able to swim)
• OPEN TO ALL / PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN “HOLD HARMLESS” FORMS BEFORE RACE
• AT LEAST ONE PERSON IN BOAT AT ALL TIMES
• ALL RULES ARE FINAL AND ARBITRARY!
*** AT END OF RACE ALL BOAT MATERIAL MUST BE
REMOVED FROM THE RIVER / TOWN PROPERTY & PROPERLY DISPOSED OF ***
BOATS WILL BE JUDGED & PRIZES AWARDED FOR
MOST ORIGINAL/INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION, BEST DECORATED,
BEST TEAM SPIRIT & FUNNIEST
REGISTRATION: @ Registration table at event
DONATION $10 per vessel registered – All profits benefit our local Five Corner Cupboard Food Pantry
FOR RULES & FURTHER INFORMATION – EMAIL [email protected] / CALL Dick Sherman @ 860-623-2081
RAIN OR SHINE – POSTPONED ONLY FOR RIVER SAFETY CONCERNS!
In case of a postponement – Duck and Boat race will be June 30
Sylvia’s Hot Dog Cart will have food for purchase (Noon – 3pm)

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Jun
25
Tue
Jackie G’s Weekly “Car Cruise” @ See Info below
Jun 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Community Clean Up Meeting @ Volunteer Park
Jun 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for our June Meeting where we will be discussing what’s Current for the Community Clean Up. Come Join us and bring your great ideas for making a difference in our community!!! After the meeting we will be collecting trash for the first road that was brought up for clean up in the Warehouse Point area around Volunteer Park!! Share with friends and neighbors!

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