Barkhamsted News

In no-limit Texas Hold 'em, the game played at the main event of the World Series of Poker, two cards are dealt down to each player, followed by a round of bets.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Carole Day on 2009-11-04.   More than twenty five members of the Granby Artists Association will hold a Holiday "Small Works" Show from Friday, Dec.

Submitted by Jeri Chamberlain and Amy Clark-Garcia on 2009-10-30.   There is excitement in the air.

Special for Seniors Submitted by Village Gate on 2009-10-30.   Village Gate retirement community will host its fourth annual Senior Prom on Friday, November 13, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. The event, entitled "A Starry Night to Remember," will begin with supper prepared from scratch by Village Gate's very own executive chef and culinary staff, at 5:30 ...

Barkhamsted Bridge Project Approved Government Announcements Submitted by Larry Perosino on 2009-10-30.   State Rep.

Submitted by Jack Hayward on 2009-10-28.   The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation will be the guest of honor as The Flatbread Company in Canton hosts a benefit for the organization on Tuesday, Nov.

People Submitted by Bill Neagus on 2009-10-27.   THE WINNERS: Brian Loveland, fourth from left, is a Farmington native who was a member of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute -sponsored team that won a $500,000 first-place prize in a NASA robotics competition in California.

Local Sports Submitted by Randi George on 2009-10-27.   US Figure Skating recently held the New England Regional Championships in Burlington, VT.

Let's see, if Chris Murphy had opposes efforts to further investigate the Countrywide mortgage mess in Congress , what do you think the comically predictable GOP Chair Chris Healy would say? So when Murphy says he supports a deeper Countrywide probe? Why Healy says he's a backstabber, of course: Christopher Healy Not too long along, Congressman ...

Parks & Recreation Submitted by Burlington Parks & Recreation Department on 2009-10-23.   The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department is presenting a Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct.

I was 9 years old and at Brownie camp Mary Dean Vreeland in Granby. It had rained much of the week.

Want to find a veteran's grave? Get out your "smart" phone. The Department of Veterans Affairs has enhanced its Web site to make it easier to look up the grave sites of more than 6.7 million veterans on a "smart" mobile phone, such as a BlackBerry.

Mark Robinson, Author of 'Smoke, Fire And Angels,' To Appear At Canton Public Library At The Library Submitted by Jane Hoben on 2009-10-17.   Few of us will forget the tragedy that unfolded on the morning of July 29, 2005, at the base of Avon Mountain in Avon.

On Campus Submitted by Sigma Alpha Lambda on 2009-10-15.   Sigma Alpha Lambda is proud to announce that Victoria T. Hawley of Avon has recently been recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the University of Connecticut.

Submitted by Jean Andersen on 2009-10-09.   Patrick Kral, 29, started running in Junior High School and has been running ever since.

Submitted by Susan Swanson on 2009-10-13.   The InnerSpace, a Pilates and Yoga studio in Avon, Conn, is partnering with Shape magazine for their Pilates for Pink program to support funding for the prevention and cure of breast cancer.

Special for Seniors Submitted by Canton Senior Services on 2009-10-08.   Welcome fall with an old fashioned apple social Friday, Oct.

Gracey Road Drainage Repairs Government Announcements Submitted by Walter LeGeyt on 2009-10-09.   Walter LeGeyt, Public Works Director for the Town of Canton, announced that a section of Gracey Road, between East Hill Road and Sexton Hollow, will be closed to through traffic beginning Wednesday, Oct.

Baby-cut carrots are safe. There are a number of rumors circulating on the Internet about baby-cut carrots.

Submitted by Warner Theatre on 2009-09-30.   The Warner Theatre in association with Funny Guy Productions will present Billy Winn formerly from WPLR's Chaz & AJ in the morning show Saturday, Oct.