Meg's Inspirations

Meg's Inspirational Gifts will be hosting a lecture with author and medical doctor Ralph La Guardia, MD. He has 20 years of experience in the medical field and has written three books. He is a firm believer in alternative medicine, nutrition, and sustainable gardening. He will be sharing his valuable knowledge and answering your questions in this one-of-a-kind lecture. The event is $35 per person and includes light refreshments. To reserve your space, please call 860-649-9941 or email meg@megsinspirations.com

Local Event: Alternative Medicine Lecture with Ralph La Guardia, MD

Hartford County

Manchester

Connecticut

Alternative Medicine Lecture with Ralph La...

Meg's Inspirational Gifts will be hosting a lecture with author and medical doctor Ralph La Guardia, MD. He has 20 years of...

Alternative Medicine Lecture with Ralph La Guardia, MD

NEW LOCATION - 75 BROOKFIELD ST. John Mitchell FairgroundsCelebrate the season at this vibrant community festival featuring live entertainment, a new Kids Zone, over 165 crafters, many local sponsors and a variety of food trucks. Attendees can indulge in the world's best strawberry shortcake while enjoying a full day of festivities at the fairgrounds.

Local Event: South Windsor Strawberry Festival

South Windsor

South Windsor Strawberry Festival

NEW LOCATION - 75 BROOKFIELD ST. John Mitchell FairgroundsCelebrate the season at this vibrant community festival featuring...

Tolland County Ag DaySaturday, June 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMCelebrate agriculture, education, and community at Tolland County Ag Day! 
This free, family-friendly event brings together local farms, youth organizations, educators, and vendors for a day of hands-on learning and fun.
🐄 Kid-Friendly Activities Include: 
• Touch-A-Truck 
• Interactive activities 
• Hands-on learning 
• Games, demonstrations, and more!
🚜 Event Highlights: 
• Lawn Tractor Pull 
• Local vendors and exhibitors 
• Agricultural demonstrations 
• Fun for all ages
Whether you’re passionate about agriculture or just looking for a great day out with the family, Tolland County Ag Day has something for everyone!

Local Event: Tolland County Ag Day

Tolland County

Vernon

Tolland County Ag Day

Tolland County Ag DaySaturday, June 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMCelebrate agriculture, education, and community at Tolland...

Bolton Congregational Church

Indulge in a delicious seafood feast featuring a 1.5 lb lobster, 1/2 lb of shrimp, and all the classic sides including local corn on the cob, potatoes, and dessert for just $40.00. Enjoy the atmosphere with a live band and a cash bar featuring beer, wine, and soft drinks, with indoor and outdoor seating available weather permitting. RSVP is required for this dine-in only community event.

Local Event: Lobster & Shrimp Boil

Bolton

Lobster & Shrimp Boil

Indulge in a delicious seafood feast featuring a 1.5 lb lobster, 1/2 lb of shrimp, and all the classic sides including local...

Jay Heritage Center

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve Wheeler-Brown, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Beyond Blue and White.”</a>
Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;Barbara Rotteveel&nbsp;to Gilded Age collectors like&nbsp;Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. 
Location: The award-winning Jay Estate Gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz. Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin and Suzanne Clary.
Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by Scarborough Fair Catering.
Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! 
Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500
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All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.
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GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN
Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.
Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.
While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.About The Jay Heritage Center
The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District, Westchester County's only National Historic Landmark District,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;
Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;
Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.
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Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

Westchester County

New York

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve...

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

The Hidden Kitchen at Hilliard Mills

Celebrate Dad the way it should be—good food, good people, and a laid-back afternoon that brings everyone together.
Reserve your tickets for adults today!
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Join us at The Hidden Kitchen for a Father’s Day BBQ built for the whole family. We’re firing up the grills and serving a menu rooted in bold, honest flavors—slow-smoked meats, classic summer sides, and a few chef-driven touches that elevate the experience without losing the fun.
This isn’t just a meal—it’s an afternoon to settle in and stay awhile. Kids will have their own space with games and activities to keep them engaged, while the adults can relax with a cold drink in hand.
Buffet to include smoked bbq brisket, pulled pork, chicken, sides and salads galore, all showcasing local ingredients and meticulous preparations!
We’re proud to be partnering with 2nd Bridge Brewing Co., who will be pouring a curated selection of local craft beers alongside refreshing 
Whether you’re celebrating Dad, gathering with family, or just looking for a reason to enjoy a great afternoon, this is exactly what Father’s Day should feel like.
Come as you are. Stay as long as you’d like. Good food and good people—that’s what it’s all about

Local Event: Father's Day Family BBQ!

Father's Day Family BBQ!

Celebrate Dad the way it should be—good food, good people, and a laid-back afternoon that brings everyone together.
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Tuesday, June 9

Alternative Medicine Lecture with Ralph La Guardia, MD

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6:00 PM

Meg's Inspirations, 38 Main St, Manchester, CT

Saturday, June 20

Father's Day Family BBQ!

JUN

20

3:00 PM

The Hidden Kitchen at Hilliard Mills, 642 Hilliard St, Manchester, CT

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