🌱 Patch AM: Avon's Weekend Guide: West Avon Congregational Church Turns 275 And Teen Giant Games At The Library

Coming up: Come enjoy an Organ Recital on the 1995 Peragallo Pipe Organ at St. Peter R.C. Church in Danbury. on the Avon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Recent Death Notices From Avon

Also, don’t miss Toys For Tots Collection is Back at Ethan Allen! on the Avon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Plainville quarterback shines in win over Avon-St. Paul

Be sure to catch Toys For Tots Collection is Back at Ethan Allen! on the Avon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 5 Things To Know In Avon: Revolutionary War History Talk, Wetlands Applications, Veterans Day And More

Also check out Reading and Book Signing with Darcie Little Badger on the Avon Patch calendar

5 Things To Know In Avon: Revolutionary War History Talk, Wetlands Applications, Veterans Day And More

A local historian traces Avon and Farmington's Revolutionary War soldiers; wetlands panel reviews two applications and more.

🌱 Patch AM: After beating Avon Old Farms, Dexter Southfield topples Choate

And check out The Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Presents Where Shadows Speak on the Avon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Avon School Unveils New Cafeteria

And on the Avon Patch calendar - Potters Market

🌱 Patch AM: How much more are Avon drivers paying at the pump today?

Coming up on the Avon Patch calendar: 2-Day West Simsbury Estate Sale

Avon/Farmington Libraries To Host Talk On Local Revolutionary War Soldiers

Avon and Farmington libraries will host a free Nov. 10 program exploring local soldiers and families during the American Revolution.

Avon Gas Prices Run About 12 Cents Above State Average As Prices Keep Falling

Avon drivers are paying about $4.36 a gallon, compared with $4.24 statewide and $4.15 nationally.

5 Things To Know In Avon: Election Day, Police And Fire Capital Budget Requests, Pumpkin Recycling And More

Avon votes Tuesday, the Town Council hears police and fire capital budget requests Thursday, and pumpkin recycling opens for November.

Avon Library Seeks Public Input On Future Services

The Avon Free Public Library will host a community feedback session on Nov. 5 to help shape its strategic plan.

Avon Launches New Community Resource Guide For Residents

Avon has released a new Community Resource Guide to help older adults and residents of all ages find local services, programs, and support.

5 Things To Know In Avon: $100K For Senior Center Upgrades, Sewer Bill Deadline And More

Finance takes up $100,000 for Senior Center improvements, sewer bills are due Oct. 30, and early voting ends Sunday in the Avon Room.

Avon Launches Online Donation Program To Support Town Causes

Avon residents can now donate online to support the town's Food Bank, Pet Pantry, Fuel Bank, Special Needs Fund, and Senior Center.

Avon Library Seeks Community Input On Future

It is asking residents of all ages to complete a survey to help shape its strategic plan for the next three to five years.

Avon Residents Face Oct. 30 Deadline to Pay Sewer Bills Without Penalty

Avon residents must pay their 2026 residential sewer bills by Oct. 30 to avoid interest charges of 1.5% per month.

Avon's September Employment Data Released, What The Numbers Reveal

September's employment numbers have just dropped for Avon via the Connecticut Department of Labor

Avon Senior Center Front Entrance Closed

It is closed for sidewalk repairs. Visitors should use the west-side entrance.

Things To Know In Avon: Early Voting In The Avon Room, Kids And Teen Book Sale And More

Early voting opens in Town Hall's Avon Room, the library holds a kids and teen book sale, and capital budget presentations are set.

Avon To Honor Past And Present Elected Officials At Patriotic Reunion

Avon will honor current and former elected officials on Saturday with a panel discussion and community celebration for America 250.

Avon Church To Host Clothing Sale To Benefit Urban Students

Church of Saint Ann in Avon will host a two-day clothing sale Oct. 16-17 to help urban children attend Catholic high schools.

Avon Library To Host Book Sales For Adults, Children And Teens

The Friends of the Avon Library will host used book sales Oct. 16-18 and Oct. 24, featuring books for adults, children, and teens.

Avon Library Program Helps Elderly Men Build Friendships

The library will host an Oct. 14 virtual discussion about a group helping retired men build friendships and connections.

5 Things To Know In Avon: Voter Registration Deadline, Flu Clinic, Library Book Sale And More

Avon's online voter registration deadline is Friday, a flu clinic comes to Town Hall, and the library's Friends hold a book sale.

Avon Seeks Residents' Photos Of Best Images Of Town

Avon is inviting residents to submit photos showcasing the town's landscapes, landmarks, wildlife, and community spirit.

Avon Announces Columbus Day Impacts

Avon town offices and several municipal facilities will close Oct. 12 for Columbus Day, with Saturday hours unchanged.

Avon Weekend Guide: A Quiet Columbus Day Weekend And A Hike To Heublein Tower Next Door

With little on Avon's calendar this weekend, a short drive to Talcott Mountain brings fall views from Heublein Tower.

Fuel Costs: The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Avon

Avon drivers are paying about $4.45 a gallon, compared with $4.45 statewide and $4.35 nationally.

Avon Residential Sewer Bills Due This Month; Here's When Late Fees Begin

Avon's second 2026 residential sewer bill installment is due Oct. 1, with payments accepted without penalty through month's end.

Avon Lions Carnival Returns This Weekend With Rides, Games And Fireworks

The Avon Lions Carnival returns Oct. 2-4 with rides, food, games, and Saturday night fireworks.

Garden Club Giving Away Free Plants, Seeds And Vases At Avon Library

The Garden Club of Avon will give away free plants, seeds, vases, and other garden items Oct. 2-3 at the Avon Free Public Library.

Section Of Well-Used Trail In Avon To Close For Tree Work

A section of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Avon will close for scheduled tree removal and maintenance.

Avon Honored For Efforts To Help Older Residents Age Well

The town received a 2026 Wellspring Award for its work supporting older adults and developing a new community resource guide.

Avon Blood Drive To Honor Local Cancer Victim For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The blood drive this weekend is at the Avon Senior Center in honor of an Avon native who battled Ewing's sarcoma before his 2021 death.

Historic Avon Schoolhouse Unveiling Postponed Due To Impending Storm: UPDATE

The planned open house was to show off renovations and include the opening of a 1976 time capsule.

Avon Podcast Features Playhouse 44 Founder

The Avon Historical Society's latest podcast features Joel Samberg discussing Playhouse 44 and the role of live theater in local history.

Smartphones Scare You? Avon Girl Scouts Can Help

Avon Girl Scouts are seeking adults to attend free digital literacy sessions at the Avon Free Public Library on Sept. 16 and 19.

Learn To Prep For Disaster At Avon Forum Tuesday: UPDATE

Avon CERT will host a National CERT Week meeting on Sept. 22, giving residents a chance to learn about emergency preparedness.

FEMA To Discuss Flooding Along Farmington River Next Week

FEMA, state, and local officials will be in Avon on Sept. 22 to review revised flood maps and answer residents' questions.

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