Calendar
August
Wednesday, Aug. 7
On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Eastford Public Library will host two events — Papier-mâché Vase STEAM (3 p.m.); and 500-Piece Puzzle Challenge (6 p.m.). Call the library at (860) 974-2515 for more information.
Thursday, Aug. 8
On Thursday, Aug. 8, the Eastford Public Library will host “Storytime in the Treehouse: Vacation Under the Volcano,” at 3 p.m. Call the library at (860) 974-2515 for more information.
Saturday, Aug. 10
On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Eastford Public Library will host two events — “Xen and her Cuddle Critters” (10:30 a.m.); and a Movie in the Park: “Jersey Boys” at 8:30 p.m. Call the library at (860) 974-2515 for more information.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Eastford Public Library will host two events — Paint Vases STEAM at 3 p.m., and Maker’s Night, Dream Pillow (Adults), at 6 p.m. Call the library at (860) 974-2515 for more information.
Wednesday, Aug. 14-Friday, Aug. 16
Eastford Baptist Church will be hosting its annual Teen Vacation Bible School Wednesday, Aug. 14 to Friday, Aug. 16, starting at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Invite your friends! We will have games, snacks, Bible study, and many more surprises!
Thursday, Aug. 15
On Thursday, Aug. 15, at 3 p.m., the Eastford Public Library will host “Storytime in the Treehouse: Hour of the Olympics.” Call the library at (860) 974-2515 for more information.
Saturday, Aug. 17
On Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m., the Eastford Public Library will host “Kid Olympics,” with ice cream cones after! Call the library at (860) 974-2515 for more information.
Saturday, Aug. 17-Sunday, Aug. 18
Eastford Town-Wide Tag Sale will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. Register your address online to be available for the map at https://forms.gle.w83uj5bgmqbwmjyr6. Please be aware your homeowners insurance covers all liability. Map provided by the Eastford Recreation Commission.
Sunday, Aug. 25
Eastford’s Back-to-School Day of Play! Fun! Friends! Games! Sports! Snacks! Sunshine! Sunday, Aug. 25, from 1-3 p.m. Kids ages 4-13 can join for a day of play at Eastford Elementary School back field to run, play, make new friends, and have fun! Register online at https://forms.gle.2ex4wbsy7u9twkjh8. No indoor facilities, dress appropriately for weather. Sponsored by the Eastford Recreation Commission. We will be collecting non-perishable food pantry items at this event.
Eastford Baptist Church (133 Union Rd., Eastford) will host its inaugural Motorcycle Cruise Sunday, Aug. 25 (Rain date: Sept. 8). Meet/register at the church at 11:45 a.m. Kickstands up at 12:30 p.m. We will ride to Gillette Castle with a pit stop (fuel, snack, and bathroom) about half way there. Tour the castle and grounds from approximately 2-3:30 p.m. Ride back to the church with a pit stop about half way, arriving at approximately 5 p.m. for a chicken BBQ. Each person will get a card at the beginning, at each stop, and at the end, and the top three poker hands win prizes. We will stay in Connecticut and the route will mostly be back roads. Church members will be there for bike/biker blessings if interested. EBC’s A.M. Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m., so join us for worship or just for the ride. We look forward to seeing you there! This event is free for motorcycle riders and passengers, including entrance to Gillette Castle. Cost for church members and guests to attend the BBQ only at 5 p.m. is $10. Please register at www.eastfordbaptist.com. Call Kevin Rumrill at (860) 377-5753 for questions.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
The first day of school for students at Eastford Elementary School is Wednesday, Aug. 28!
September
Ongoing
Eastford Independent Fire Company meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month (unless it falls on a holiday), 7 p.m. at the fire house at 6 Westford Rd., Eastford CT 06242.
The Eastford Democratic Town Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Call (860) 341-2006 for more information.
In September we have not much planned as everyone gets into the routine of going back to school. Remember that we do have Maker’s Night the second Wednesday of every month. You can bring your own project to work on. Occasionally, we have a group craft. This is for adults. If you like mysteries, the Grim Readers meet every other month. Our next meeting is Aug. 17, at 6 p.m.
The BBC (Brownies, Books and Chat) book group meets every other month as well. The members pick a genre out of a bowl, find a book and lead the group discussion. Our next meeting is Sept. 14, at 1 p.m.