Annual Kids Craft and Tag SaleAvon Free Public Library Wednesday, August 20. Set-up for participants begins at 9:00 when everyone descends on the public library lawn to pick out the best site.  Shoppers begin arriving by 10:00 for bargains, crafts, and more.  Everyone closes up by 2:00 pm.  (Vendors must have signed up with the ...

Art Mart at the Library!  Every Thursday, 10:30 to 12:30.  Free arts and crafts for all ages.  Drop in anytime frrom 10:30 to 12:30.  Explore different arts and crafts, techniques and media.  For more information call 673-9712 and ask for the Children's Room. 2nd Thursday ART nights. Enjoy a Fisher Gallery show and do ...

Free Fruits and vegetables will be available from Mobile Foodshare for people in need in the Farmington Valley.  A farmer's market-style program distributes fresh fruits, vegetables, perishables & more throughout the year.  Mobile Foodshare site is at St. Ann's Church parking lot in Avon, corner of West Avon Road (Route 167) and Arch ...

West Avon Congregational Church will be holding a Fall Fair on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.  The fair will include Crafters, Direct Sales Vendors, and Flea Marketers along with food items, a bake sale & children’s activities.  This year the Avon Canton Rotary Club will be featuring an Amber Alert ID Session ...

Take a break from your everyday stresses and join your friends  at the Farmington Valley Arts Center for lst Thursdays.  7-8:30 pm.  $5.00 at the door. ''How anyone can Take  Better Photographs'' with FVAC's own Kevin Mihaly from Mihaly Portrait Design.  Thursday, August 7. Simple techniques to improve the photos you take ...

Bring the entire family and join your neighbors for Family Fun Nights and Summer concerts at the Sycamore Hills Pool.  Wednesday, August 6 features the music of the ''Island Rhythm Band.'' A fun mix of Calypso, Cajun, Rock & Roll, Reggae & Zydeco.  Rain date:  August 13. The fun begins at 5:00 pm with free admission to the ...

Art Mart at the Library!  Every Thursday, 10:30 to 12:30.  Free arts and crafts for all ages.  Drop in anytime frrom 10:30 to 12:30.  Explore different arts and crafts, techniques and media.  For more information call 673-9712 and ask for the Children's Room.

Personnel from Farmington Valley Visiting Nurses Association will be at the Avon Senior Center Monday, August 11, to conduct free blood pressure screenings, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  

Participate in the Race for the Courageous Road Race, to benefit the new Helen and Harry  Gray Cancer Center, 80 Fisher Drive, in Avon.  The 5K race  and l mile Fun Run will be held in Avon on Saturday, September 20.  For more information on the race, please see  Race for the Courageous.

Absentee Ballots for the August 12th, 2008 Republican Primary will become available on Tuesday, July 22nd in the Avon Town Clerk’s Office, 60 West Main Street, Avon.  The Primary will be for the 8th Senatorial District and the 17th Assembly District.  Only registered Republicans are eligible to vote.  If you have any questions, or ...