Saturday, July 17

Southwick VFW Men’s Auxiliary 5^th annual Pig Roast on Saturday, July 17, starting at 1 p.m. Dinner is at 4:30 p.m. Burgers, dogs, beer & soda, DJ, raffles. Tickets: $20 donation. For more information, call (413) 569-9022.

Monday, July 19

The next meeting of the Southwick/Westfield/Granville La Leche League Group will be held on Monday, July 19, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Greater Southwick Family Support Coalition located at Southwick Town Hall. All pregnant, breastfeeding or "just interested" women are invited, as are babies and little ones. For more information, contact Darlene at GMOMSHOA@aol.com or call (413) 569-3018 or (413) 531-4812.

Tuesday, July 20

The Suffield Photo Club will meet on Tuesday, July 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Kent Memorial Library. This month's theme is " macro (close-up) photography.” The club covers all aspects of photography from beginners with new digital cameras to experienced photographers sharing their knowledge. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, email SuffieldPhotoClub@gmail.com.

The Suffield Historical Society will hold its annual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, July 20, on the King House Museum lawn. Come anytime between 5:30-7 p.m. Bring a picnic supper and lawn chairs and enjoy ice cream on us. Musical entertainment will be provided by Paul Kulas. Our goal is to provide an old-fashioned community experience and an evening of relaxation and neighborly visiting. Rain date is Thursday, July 22.

Thursday, July 22

The north-central support group of the Connecticut Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association will meet on Thursday, July 22, at 7 p.m. in the St. Mary Parish Center at 45 Church St., Windsor Locks. For more information, call Tom at (860) 254-5735 or e-mail tpmehan@cox.net.

Upcoming events…

Watercolor painting workshop with Betty Angell at the Old Meetinghouse in Granville from Aug. 2-6. This is a one-week workshop for beginning and advanced watercolor and drawing techniques. Class meets daily from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Painters must bring their own supplies. A small fee will be charged. For more information, call 357-8804.

Shingle the Roof Band will be playing country, bluegrass and ragtime music on the Granville Green on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 6:30 p.m. In the case of rain, the concert will be held inside the Old Meetinghouse.

The 4^th annual “Wheels & Whiskers” car show to benefit the Westfield Homeless Cat Project is slated for Sunday, Aug. 8, at Mestek Field, 260 Elm St., Westfield, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 29. Free admission for spectators; $10 donation per entered car. Please bring a can of cat food to donate.

Dr. Edmund Sullivan will speak at Kent Memorial Library on the subject of book collecting on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. A former Suffield resident, Sullivan is professor emeritus at the University of Hartford, and the author of many books and articles about political Americana. For more information, call (860) 668-3896.

The north-central support group of the Connecticut Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association will meet on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. in the St. Mary Parish Center at 45 Church St., Windsor Locks. For more information, call Tom at (860) 254-5735 or e-mail tpmehan@cox.net.

The Southwick Historical Society will have a display of local folk art (samplers, quilts, paintings and more) on display at the Moore House, 86 College Hwy, on Saturday, Aug, 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

First-ever Dick Atkinson 5K Run/Walk at the Southwick-Tolland Regional High School track on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. All pre-registered entrants (before Aug. 30) will receive a T-shirt. For more information, contact Lee Haseltine at (413) 569-0939 or leehaseltine@yahoo.com.

The Friends of Suffield are in full swing preparing for Suffield on the Green, which is slated for Sept. 11 & 12. Booth application forms are available at friendsofsuffield.org and can be emailed upon request at lauriefoster77@gmail.com. Sponsorships for entertainment are also needed. Contact Aleda DeMaria at aleda9580@hotmail.com or Rita Sullivan at ritasull@gmail.com. For more information, contact Laura Holmes at (860) 668-9079.

10^th annual Hidden Hills Mystery Ride on Sunday, Sept. 12. Ride starts at Village Pizza in Southwick. Drivers, $20. Riders, $15. Proceeds benefit the Sarah Beth Caron Memorial Fund. For more information, call (413) 569-0266 or log on to www.hiddenhillsmysteryride.com.

Animal Shelter Renovation, Inc., and Positive Options are looking for volunteers to help solicit and collect items (furniture, housewares, jewelry, ect.) for their upcoming tag sale and auction on Saturday, Sept. 25. Ran date is Oct. 1. For more information or to donate, call 888-689-3609 or email info_ asri@comcast.net.

Suffield’s First Church of Christ, Congregational, has openings for crafters to take part in the annual juried craft show to be held Saturday, Nov. 6, in the church Fellowship Hall. This event is part of “Christmas in Suffield,” when five local churches and the Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary hold fairs on the same date. For information, call Cyndie at (860) 745-9980.

Ongoing events…

The East Granby Historical Society Barn at East Granby Farms, 85 North Main St., will be open to the public on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September. The newly restored Concord/Newgate stagecoach will be on display along with historical artifacts related to East Granby and surrounding areas. For more information, call (860) 653-6222 or visit www.eastgranby.com/HistoricalSociety.

Southwick-on-Stage meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at Town Hall at 7 p.m. The community theater group will bring performance art to the community, including the staging of plays, musical performances and other activities that support community involvement in the arts. For more information, contact Pat McMahon at cultural@southwickma.net.

Overeaters Anonymous Oasis Meeting, Sundays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Southwick Congregational Church, Rte. 10/202 and Depot St.; Overeaters Anonymous New Hope Meeting, Fridays from 6-7 p.m. at Southwick Congregational Church. Overeaters Anonymous New Friendship Group, Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Church of the Atonement, Westfield. For more information, call (413) 783-4198 or (860) 218-8550.

The Westfield Athenaeum, in partnership with the Westfield State College Music Department and Lydia’s Gathering Place, is continuing to offer a free series of lunchtime concerts at the Athenaeum on the first Thursday of the month at 12 p.m. in the beautifully-restored Florence Rand Lang Auditorium. For more information, call (413) 562-0716.

Wednesday mornings (except first Wednesday of the month) Bible study at Suffield’s First Church of Christ at 10 a.m. with Sr. Pastor Bridget Fidler using the video series “Eclipsing Empire – Paul, Rome and the Kingdom of God." Everyone is welcome. It is not necessary to attend every session.

“Get Fit Where You Sit,” a yoga class taught from a chair and facilitated by Janice Pagano, is offering a free trial class to anyone wanting to improve flexibility, breathing, and strength, and to reduce stress. No prior experience is necessary. The class is held at the Genesis Spiritual Life Center, 53 Mill St. Westfield, on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. For more information, call (413) 569-0444.

VFW Post 872 in Southwick invites the public to join us for our Sunday Brunch series. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Post on Point Grove Road, featuring an extensive array of breakfast and lunch dishes served buffet style. There will be a cash bar available after 12 p.m. Adults, $12; children 7-10, $5; Children under 6 are free. For more information, please call (413) 569-9022.

Citizens Restoring Congamond (CRC) and the Babb’s Rink Restoration Committee are actively seeking volunteers to lend their time and talents to the ongoing restoration of the Babb’s Beach Roller-skating Rink in West Suffield. Volunteers are needed on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. For more information, contact Scott Feron at (860) 982-7342 or visit www.babbsrink.org.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #344 of Southwick meets Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Hwy. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Judy at (860) 668-7953 or Mary Ann at (413) 562-4053.

Come and chat with Second Baptist Church’s own Pastor David Reed-Brown at the Suffield Dunkin’ Donuts on Mountain Road every Wednesday from 4–5 p.m. Members of the community are welcome to stop by and say hello. Referrals can also be made for people in crisis with particular needs.

Henrietta’s Thrift Shop, located at Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, is looking for gently used household goods. When you are cleaning out your closets, consider donating your unwanted items rather than just throwing them away. The shop is open on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Your car, truck or camper may be worth more as a donation than a trade-in. Call the Massachusetts Association for the Blind at 1-888-613-2777 for more information. Towing is free. All donations are tax deductible.