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🌱 Patch AM: Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Avon
Make time for 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Back East Brewing Co. on the Avon Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Avon? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how much your Avon neighbors' homes just sold for
- Hear how Playhouse 44 brought live theater to Avon
- How an Avon survivor turned her cancer journey into Valley Fest.
Also on today's calendar: 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Back East Brewing Co. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
- Friday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Avon (patch.com) — Avon homeowners and buyers can see how five recent property sales stacked up, with prices ranging from a $250,000 Canterbury Lane condo to an $810,000 Ellsworth Place home. The report highlights square footage, lot sizes, and price-per-square-foot, offering a snapshot of what three- and four-bedroom homes are currently commanding in Avon's market.
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• Avon Podcast Features Playhouse 44 Founder (patch.com) — Avon residents can tune into the latest Avon Historical Society podcast episode spotlighting Joel Samberg, founder of local theater company Playhouse 44. The conversation delves into how he built an independent theater in town and how live performances help bring Avon's history and stories to life for modern audiences.
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• Canton's Valley Fest To Support Pediatric Cancer Research, Honor Avon Cancer Survivor (patch.com) — An Avon cancer survivor's childhood battle with a brain tumor inspired Canton's Valley Fest, returning this weekend to raise money for pediatric cancer research at Connecticut Children's. Families can enjoy touch-a-truck, crafts, pumpkin painting, and a new sensory-friendly period, all while supporting kids and families facing pediatric cancer.
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📸 Around Avon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Avon
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Back East Brewing Co. →
Back East Brewery & Kitchen, 1296 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield
5:00 pm - Fall Festival →
West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Rd, Avon
10:00 am - Farmington Valley Music Festival →
50 Winding Trails Dr, Farmington
11:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- MPower Speed Clinic for Ages 10-14 →
Roaring Brook School Fields, Avon
5:00 pm - Farmington Toastmasters →
Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington
6:15 pm - Fiesta Fundraiser to Support US Horse Welfare & Rescue →
Puerto Vallarta, 15 W Avon Rd, Avon
4:00 pm - Reducing Anxiety Through Meditation (Virtual Event) →
Avon Free Public Library, 281 Country Club Rd, Avon
7:00 pm - Trivia Night with Avon Dollars for Scholars →
Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store, 15 Waterville Rd, Avon
5:30 pm - Donate Blood in Memory of Chris Swetzes →
Town of Avon Senior Center, 635 W Avon Rd, Avon
9:00 am - Yoga To Rebuild →
Avon Congregational Church, 6 W Main St, Avon
11:00 am - Pine Grove Schoolhouse Renovation Open House "Back to the Schoolhouse Day" →
Pine Grove Schoolhouse, at Harris Road & Route 167 (West Avon Road)
1:00 pm - You're Invited! Art Show Open House →
The Investors Center, Inc., 70 E Main St, Avon
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Wednesday September 30
📣 Avon Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Avon PatchAM possible:
- Action Carpet & Floor Covering — (860) 651-8406
- Ethan Allen — (860) 693-8372
- Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC — (860) 993-7657
- Simsbury Dental Associates — 8602170544
- Carol Presutti Team - Realtors — (860) 214-5567
- Rob Faber Photography, LLC — (860) 431-3464
- Kevin Palmer Painting, LLC. — (860) 658-2441
- US Horse Welfare and Rescue Org — (860) 593-4298
- Readings By Karen, LLC — (860) 665-8024
- UConn Health — (860) 679-8511
- Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc — (860) 693-6294
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Handbell Players Needed! An Open Call for All Music Lovers and players beginner to experienced!
OPEN CALL FOR HAND BELL PLAYERS for our MUMC Handbell Choir in Avon. This call is open to all in the Avon and surrounding Farmington Valley area to... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Saturday October 17th (10-4) Sunday October 18th (1-4)
200+ Antique, traditional and modern quilts Avon Congregational Church (Nextdoor Lovely Street)
- Avon Public Schools posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in Avon. Apply here.
- IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for Materials Planner Scheduler in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Farmington
- Conference MDAngle: AANEM 2026 Myasthenia Gravis (medscape.com)
- Fall Style Starts Here: Regal Menswear Shows How to Dress with Confidence (wpri.com)
- A New Way Forward: How Deep Brain Stimulation Is Helping Marie With Dystonia (uconn.edu)
West Hartford
- Unique Physical/Emotioal Fitness Program For Girls In West Hartford To Begin (patch.com)
Canton
- Canton's Valley Fest To Support Pediatric Cancer Research, Honor Avon Cancer Survivor (patch.com)
Ok Avon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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