Farmington News

Farmington Valley Turkey Drive Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Margaret Keating on 2009-11-01.   As Thanksgiving approaches, we can all join together to help those in need once again with Jack Bannon's 17th annual Farmington Valley Turkey Drive.

The Hartford Courant Arts Center at 228 Farmington Ave. has been mostly empty since the Connecticut Opera moved out roughly a year ago, and an 18-month effort to sell the building hasn't been successful.

Celebrities are always trying to build walls around themselves, literally and figuratively, and those walls cost money.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Carolyn Veillette, PR Rep., on 2009-11-06.   The Farmington Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines International presents its annual show at Wethersfield High School on Saturday, Nov.

On Campus Submitted by Kerry Ann Kowar, Tunxis Community College , on 2009-11-05.   Tunxis Community College hosts the Elektra Ensemble, a dynamic piano trio with members Igor Lovchinsky, pianist , Melissa M Morgan, cellist , and Brunilda Myftaraj, violinist .

A pedestrian was badly hurt when he or she was struck by an SUV on Brickyard Road in Farmington around 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

Health Notes Submitted by Maureen McGuire on 2009-11-05.   Are Dental Implants Right for Me? Find out during our free program on Nov.

A pedestrian who died after being struck by a car in Farmington has been identified.

FARMINGTON, Conn. -- Farmington police say they haven't been able to figure out who parachuted off a 1,340-foot-tall transmission tower on Rattlesnake Mountain, and the tower's owner is calling the stunt "insane." Police say someone climbed the tower, jumped off and deployed a red, white and blue parachute early Wednesday morning.

A construction worker is dead after an accident in Farmington. Police say it happened in the basement of a house under construction.

Driving along Route 4 past Farmington Village, there is always a powerful temptation to stop at Truffles Bakery & Kitchen.

Health Notes Submitted by Susannah Hogendorn on 2009-11-04.   FamilyWize, a free discount prescription card, is now available to help Farmington Valley residents save money on their prescriptions thanks to a partnership with Avon United Way.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Patricia Prespare on 2009-11-03.   The GFWC/CT Farmington Valley Women's Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Nov.

Farmington Preschool Celebrates Fall School Stuff Submitted by Amanda Sirica on 2009-11-04.   Farmington Collabortive Preschool Ronnie Simmons drives a tractor pulling his wife, Robin, and students from the Farmington Collaborative Preschool.

A construction worker who was seriously injured this morning while working on a home on Birmingham Circle has died, police said.

Police, medics and firefighters are responding to a car vs. pedestrian accident on Brickyard Road near Eastview Drive.

Parks & Recreation Submitted by Patrick Brooke on 2009-11-03.   Bette Holmes Pictured from the bottom row left to right is Travis Martin, Brian Veith, Jared Valois, Anthony Maselli, Jake Kawiecki.

International Eagle Scout Project People Submitted by CARTER HILL on 2009-10-31.   Carter Hill, an Eagle Scout candidate from Simsbury, is currently seeking donations for a unique international project focused in children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by George England on 2009-11-01.   none The Farmington Valley Men's Club monthly breakfast meeting will be held at the Canton Senior Center and Library on Nov.

The new lights at the Martha Hart Park will be ready for the 2010 Little League and softball seasons, the parks and recreation department announced.