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Hello, and welcome to the premier issue of West Hartford Lifestyle—where we’re inspired by community, and hope this magazine inspires you, too! We’re thrilled to be your source for all things local here in West Hartford and the surrounding areas. My wife Ivy and I have lived in the Hartford area nearly 30 years and raised our three children (Justin, Alexa and Jacqueline) here. We’ve met so many great people over the years and made lasting friendships that we will always cherish. West Hartford is like a second home to us, we love the community's restaurant and shopping scene, as well as its arts and culture vibe. As you flip through these pages, you’ll be drawn into the incredible stories behind the people and places that call West Hartford home. From the carefully crafted food being served up at local restaurants, and beautiful homes on our tree-lined streets; from start-ups and iconic businesses to local artists, designers and fashionistas, our goal is to share the stories of everything and everyone West Hartford has to offer—and the things that matter most to you, our readers, for whom we produce this magazine each month. In this, our inaugural issue, we have a story on the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society about the museum's iconic role here and nationally. We also spoke with Ben Fuchs, of Fuchs Financial, on what the recent stock market volatility means for investors. If you have kids you'll want to check out our article on LemonLlama, an Avon boutique that caters exclusively to children and their fashion needs. Lastly, we spoke with Peter Inserillo at Relentless Performance about how he and his staff train high school, college and professional athletes to get to the top of their game. Thanks for inviting us into your homes and sharing your lives with us, reach out with any suggestions, events or story ideas!
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Gov. Lamont Visits Noah Webster House
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The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society was thrilled to host Gov. Ned Lamont this summer. The museum's Executive Director, Jennifer Matos, gave a tour of Noah Webster's birthplace to Gov. Lamont, Walter W Woodward, Connecticut State Historian Emeritus, and State Representative Tammy Exum. The visit followed the announcement of a $415,000 grant to the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society for infrastructure improvements. Visit Noahwebsterhouse.org for information.
A college-bound senior at William H. Hall High School senior has won a Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship. Sophie Kudler, will attend the University of Pennsylvania where she will study biology. She was among five Connecticut seniors to win the $1,500 Lieberman Fund scholarship. While awarded in the student's freshman year at college they can be renewed for the rest of their undergraduate career if they maintain a solid academic record.
Bernard Kavaler, Managing Principal of Express Strategies, a local public relations consulting firm, has been appointed to the Board of Advisors for The Michael Bolton Charities. The nonprofit organization, founded by singer/songwriter Michael Bolton, provides assistance to women and children impacted by the devastating effects of domestic violence, physical and emotional abuse, through initiatives and programs that work to end these tragic cycles of violence and abuse. Visit express-strategies.com for information.
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The Performance Lab and the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the physical therapy business's new location here at 635 New Park Ave., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Performance Lab is an all-inclusive model that brings the latest technologies for pain relief, wellness, and mobility together under one roof. They specialize in assessing your limitations and creating a custom treatment approach to restore your well-being. They also have offices in Prospect. Performancelabct.com.
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the West Hartford Apothecary, a new, locally-owned pharmacy and wellness business at 994 Farmington Ave. The Apothecary provides a "curated selection of health and wellness products featuring local purveyors who provide unique and high-quality products. While our convenient location in the heart of West Hartford Center is a huge plus for our clients, additional services including prescription delivery, truly set us apart." Westhartfordapothecary.com.
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Jennifer DiCola Matos, executive director of the Noah Webster House.
THE NOAH WEBSTER HOUSE & WEST HARTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN WEST HARTFORD One of West Hartford’s most unique treasures is the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society on South Main Street. The museum preserves the birthplace of Noah Webster, best known as the “Father of American English”. Noah Webster was a lexicographer, educator, and prolific author of articles, political essays, and textbooks. The most notable was his Dictionary of the English Language and the American Spelling
Book, widely known as “The Blue-Back Speller” because of its blue cover (and the origin for the name of the town’s Blue Back Square). For 100 years or more, Webster’s speller was the quintessential tool used to teach children to read, spell and pronounce words in a distinctly American voice. Webster was a Founding Father of American democracy, helped to establish an intellectual foundation for our
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fledgling nation, and left a rich heritage to the city of West Hartford and to the country. Built in 1720, this National Historic Landmark is a repository for the history of West Hartford, the community that molded young Noah Webster’s life. Webster was born in the house in 1758 and lived there throughout his childhood and young adult years. The building was deeded to the town in 1962, opened in 1966 as a museum, and since 1970, has been the headquarters of the West Hartford Historical Society. The House and Historical Society play an active role in the community culture of West Hartford. Executive Director Jennifer DiCola Matos states its mission
is to ”preserve, interpret and champion Noah Webster’s birthplace and his legacy, as well as the evolving legacy of the town he loved.” The museum is open Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of activities, including tours, school and scout programs, a colonial life camp for kids, space for small business retreats or parties, and community events. Some recent and upcoming events included the 7th annual Noah Webster Real Ale Harvest Fest and the popular West Hartford Hauntings, a series of spooky tours of the Old North Cemetery. For more information visit Noahwebsterhouse.org.
NOAH WEBSTER HOUSE FUN FACTS AND EVENTS: The home was restored by the Noah Webster Foundation, a nonprofit, and opened to the public as a museum in the late 1960s. In 1970, the West Hartford Historical Society merged with the Foundation. Each year the Noah Webster House serves approximately 10,000 school children and thousands of general visitors from around the world. An important part of our school services is the many free-of-charge experiences that we offer to at-risk children. Chosen as: West Hartford 2022 Non-Profit of the Year by West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Recently opened: The West Hartford Gift Shop to showcase town-focused products from local artisans & small businesses. Coming soon: The West Hartford History Center, a curated collection of historical items significant to the story of West Hartford
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It’s been a volatile year for the markets. In early summer Wall Street trading went into a bear market for the first time in years, pushed in part by supply chain fluctuations from the pandemic and uncertain energy markets created by the war in Ukraine. At this point, it doesn’t really matter if we’re in a bear or bull market, experts say. The real question is, where does all this leave investors? Navigating volatile markets, along with inflation, rate hikes and fluctuating jobs reports, is why it’s important to have the right financial investor by your side, says Ben Fuchs, of Fuchs Financial in West Hartford. A local resident, Ben is a Certified Financial Planner with more than 15 years of investment experience. He’s created thousands of retirement plans for his clients and his focus is on maintaining income in retirement and structuring portfolios to withstand inevitable market crashes and rebounds. He carefully reviews all of his clients’ portfolios regularly to make sure their financial goals are lining up, and that kind of review is particularly important during times of market volatility like this, he says. How to react in uncertain markets, he says, will also depend on where you are financially in your life. For someone in their 20s or 30s, he says, a bear market is a great time to buy discounted stocks. If you’re nearing retirement, market imbalances can be trickier to negotiate. “The main thing that most people need to think about is when do you see yourself relying on this money? If it’s not for say, five years, then that’s okay, a bear market isn’t going to affect you much. But if you plan on retiring within 5 years you might want to get a second opinion on what you should be doing with your money,” Ben says. “They should keep contributing to a 401k, keep putting as much as you can into your retirement plan. Stocks are on sale right now. If you’re getting close to retirement then we should get another look at your portfolio and figure out if you have the right mix. Let's go investment-by-investment and make sure we’re not hurting ourselves here. If you are retired and you need your investments to live on, then we really need to take a hard look at what you have in your portfolio. The important thing is to have a plan in place and to do a re-evaluation of that plan. We need to make sure there's a safety net when the market crashes.” Fuchs Financial 433 South Main St., Suite 322, West Hartford 860-461-1709 Fuchsfinancial.com
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The children’s clothing boutique caters to kids and their parents
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Susan Macko, left, the owner of LemonLlama, with sales associate Margi Routledge.
LemonLlama, located in historic Avon Village, sells children’s fashions that are designed for fun. The store’s owner, Susan Macko, started out in retail in 2005 working with a few other women in a similar boutique. As the group grew apart Macko moved the store to its current location on East Main Street. She says the store’s name was an inspiration that came to her one day when she saw her pet llama. The store sells clothing for girls, ranging in age from newborns to junior teens, and for boys, ages 10-12. Susan focuses her inventory on how important it is for children to find clothes that they both feel comfortable with and that help them stay true to themselves. LemonLlama has several categories of clothing, including christening and communion fashions, special occasion dresses, handmade items, toys, and hair accessories. “I never aspired to own a store. I had done craft shows for years of marketing applique work that a friend and I did. I've always loved fashion and its creativity but didn't necessarily want the commitment to store hours,” she says. Susan says she’s committed to making sure she can best offer a wide variety of styles and trends and frequently travels to Boston and New York on buying trips. “Customers are grateful that we are here and that we offer a quality selection of both classic and on-trend styles. All of us here want to help the customer find the right outfit or gift
- it's not about the sale, but rather the right choice. It's always heartening to hear ‘my granddaughter just loved that dress wouldn't take it off.’ We gift wrap; we ship; we can monogram or personalize, and we often text photos to customers (or new callers) who ask if we have a particular item for a photo shoot or Christening or wedding, or whatever the occasion may be.” With so few children’s boutiques in Connecticut, LemonLlama is a special place. Susan’s goal for the store is for it to be an exciting shop to peruse, but also to be a boutique that fits everyone’s needs. Both parents and children are particular in what they like to wear and what they want to purchase. That’s why LemonLlama provides a variety of brands including Mayoral, Joules, Angel Dear, Magnetic Me, Quincy Mae, Me & Henry, Vignette, Haba toys, and others. Macko and her staff ask questions to help their customers choose the right fit for them because children’s fashion is no longer one-type-fits-all. The store also organizes all merchandise by size and tries to add whimsy to its displays. LemonLlama 29 East Main St. Open Mon-Sat: 10:30-5:30 p.m, Sundays by appointment. Lemonllamakids.com 860-678-7087
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One of the biggest trends in athletic performance these days is the convergence of sports physical therapy and new technologies of athletic training. Peter Inserillo, a doctor of physical therapy, has tapped into this trend with his new business, Relentless Performance, which he opened in November, at 58 Farmington Ave., about a mile from West Hartford Center. The facility focuses on training elite athletes and on the rehabilitation of injured athletes through “evidence-based physical therapy, strength and conditioning, and nutrition coaching.” Relentless also uses cutting-edge computer-assisted equipment, such as force plates and velocity trackers, to monitor recovery and improve performance. “We can profile the athletes, look at speed of movements and different types of contractions that they might utilize. These are all things that we can take a look at to further enhance their training,” Dr. Inserillo says. “We essentially transition them from rehabilitation to training and we can look at specific data and analytics and improve their performance in many ways with the analytic equipment in our facility. They’ll follow an ongoing training program so they will always be a part of our family and our community.” Relentless Performance’s mission is to “inspire, motivate, and optimize mental and physical performance, whether you’re a young athlete with big aspirations, an older adult who wants the most out of their training, or anyone looking to bounce back from an injury” while improving athletic performance. Relentless does this by melding targeted physical therapy programs with high-end training modules for elite athletes so they can get back to their sport quickly. The company also provides ongoing, long-term training for these athletes to help them maintain that high-end performance. CONTINUED >
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“We can profile the athletes, look at speed of movements and different types of contractions that they might utilize. These are all things that we can look at to further enhance their training.”
"Our standard is to train athletes to be legendary. We want to create hall-of-famers."Besides being a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) Dr. Inserillo is a strength and conditioning coach and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He also holds a certificate from TPI (Titleist Performance Institute). Standard physical therapy centers typically deal with a broader spectrum of patients and “aren’t equipped to deal with these high-performance athletes who need a higher level of attention, intervention and training,” he adds. Relentless clients include high school athletes who are preparing to enter competitive Division 1 sports programs, semi-professional and professional individual athletes, such as golfers, power weight lifters, Olympic weightlifters, CrossFit athletes, soccer players and basketball players.
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Working with Peter at Relentless is Dr. Jherson Terrones, who is also a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Dr. Terrones additionally is a Certified Functional Strength Coach and holds a certificate in dry needling, a type of physical therapy to treat muscular trigger points. The Relentless team also includes Kelly Iuliano, who is the director of operations.
EXPERTS SAY THERE ARE SIX DISTINCT BENEFITS OF SPORTS THERAPY: 1. Improved range of motion: A physical therapist can help athletes recover fully from an injury and ensure there is no pain or resistance in their joints. 2. Neuromuscular control: Sports therapists focus on the movements of the joints by the muscles, tendons, and nerves.
3. Technique: Small details about positioning and technique can help an athlete align their body correctly. 4. Muscle balancing: Physical therapy and training can help athletes balance muscles and muscle groups to improve movement and performance. 5. Power, strength and speed: Physical therapy and training can help maximize all three. 6. Joint torque: The ability to move and turn our joints quickly is paramount in all sports and is the main focus of sports physical therapy. Relentless Performance 58 Farmington Ave., Unit 5, Farmington rehabrelentlessperformance.com 860-816-4697
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It’s officially fall, football and tailgating season, and you can feel the excitement in the air. Kick off your party by inviting your favorite fans over, then entertain in effortless Americana style with these latest styling tips hosted by experts Lauren Lane Culinarian and LeAnn Parker of Silvertooth Home. You’ll earn hearty cheers for your hosting skills with these charming tailgating DIY tutorials plus original recipes upstyled for a modern spin on stadium comfort food. It’s the ultimate outdoor game-day experience you can enjoy in your own backyard or anywhere you love to gather your team for the season.
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It’s the ultimate outdoor game-day experience you can enjoy in your own backyard or anywhere you love to gather your team for the season. Praline Pecan Crunch Snack Mix Ingredients • 8 cups brown sugar or cinnamon cereal squares • 1 cup pecan halves • 1/3 cup light corn syrup • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 3 tablespoons butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 2 cups white chocolate-covered pretzels • 1 cup salted peanuts • 2 packages of large waffle cones or paper bags Instructions 1. Heat oven to 250°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine cereal and pecans in pan and set aside. 2. In a 4-cup microwaveable bowl, combine corn syrup, brown sugar and butter spread. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling. 3. Stir vanilla and baking soda into mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Spread on baking sheet and cool completely; break into pieces. When cooled, add peanuts and pretzels. Makes about 10-11 cups. Store tightly covered.
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DIY Football Goalpost Use these mini goalposts as tailgate decor or to play table-football at your next tailgate party. These vintage inspired goalposts are easy to build and display. • ½ inch Copper Pipe (total 66 inches length) cut into the following measurements: • 9.5 inches long (4 total) • 4 inches long (4 total) • 5 inches long (2 total) • 1 inch long (2 total) • ½ inch Copper 90 degree elbow fittings (6 total) • ½ inch Copper Tee fitting (2 total) • ½ inch Copper end cap fittings (4 total) • Copper Pipe Cutter • Gorilla Glue • Wood Block (drill ⅝inch hole) • Measuring Tape and Sharpie Using a pipe cutter, measuring tape and sharpie, cut all copper pipes to proper size using the list above. Next, glue each of the copper pieces together by following the diagram found at SilvertoothHome.com/Blog/ Tailgate-Party. Allow glue to dry. Once dried, place the goalpost into a wooden block using glue to secure into place. Wait until glue is fully dry before using. Cheers!
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Football Apple Hand Pies Apple Hand Pies are a perfect hand-held dessert that tastes like fall Ingredients • 21 ounces apple pie filling, store bought or homemade below (you won’t need it all) • 1 tablespoon cinnamon • 2 package pie crusts (4 crusts), I use Pillsbury • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon milk • Store-bought icing in a tube for laces (optional) Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Chop apple pie filling into small pieces and mix with cinnamon. Beat the egg with milk until combined. 3. Roll out the pie dough to ⅛-inch thick and cut the dough into12 football shapes. 4. Add 1 ½ tablespoons apple pie filling to 6 of the footballs. 5. Brush egg wash around the edges and top with remaining 6 football shapes. Use a fork to crimp the edges firmly together. Make two slits on the top of the pie. 6. Brush with the remaining egg wash and bake for 12 minutes. 7. After cooled, pipe on laces with icing if using. Notes • Hand pies can be baked in an air fryer for 8-10 minutes at 350°F. • Any flavor of pie filling may be substituted.
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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.
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Park Road Parade
COR N ER OF S OUTH HIG HLAND A ND PA R K R OA D | 1 0 :30 A M The Park Road Association invites the West Hartford community to come to the Annual Park Road Parade. This zany, wildly popular parade draws over 7,000 people each year from West Hartford and beyond. It comprises about 100 clubs, organizations, schools, churches, bands, neighborhood groups, sports leagues, clowns, businesses, antique cars, and public officials. Visit Parkroadct.com for more information. O CTO BE R 1 ST
West Hartford Farmers Market
ARAPAHOE LOT ON LASALLE R OA D | 9 :0 0 A M Visit the farmers at the original West Hartford Farmer's Market, now celebrating 30 years, every Saturday between now and December. Come get in-season now produce, including apples! Also available: Goat and cow milk, beef, pork, chicken eggs, honey, mushrooms and fresh mozzarella. Visit them on Facebook @Westhartfordfarmersmarket. O CTO BE R 1 ST
Connecticut Book Festival
WEST HARTFOR D CON FER EN C E C E NT E R , 5 0 S O UT H MA I N ST. | 1 0 :0 0 A M Connecticut Authors and Publishers presents our first annual Connecticut Book Festival! Come meet authors from all over Connecticut and, more importantly, peruse the multitude of books written by authors from our very own Nutmeg State. We'll have something for everyone, across all book genres. Free admission and free parking. For more information visit Ctauthorsandpublishers.com. O CTO BE R 1 ST
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill
PLAY HOUS E ON PARK, 244 PA R K R OA D | 2:0 0 P M The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances. In Robertson’s Tony award-winning play, Holiday engages the audience with salty, often humorous reminiscences of her troubled life as a traveling performer. Tickets are $25-$55. Additional show dates throughout October. Visit Playhouseonpark.org for more information. O C TO BE R 3 RD
Library Story Time
NOAH WEBSTER LIBRARY, 20 S O UT H MA I N ST. | 1 1 :30 A M Join us on the front lawn of the Noah Webster Library for a story time with music and stories for all ages. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on. No registration is required. This outdoor program is weather permitting - when in doubt, call 860-561-6980 on the day of the program to confirm. Visit Westhartfordlibrary.org for more information. O C TO BE R 5T H
Classics of Modern Short Fiction
NOAH WEBSTER LIBRARY, 20 S O UT H MA I N ST. | 6 :0 0 P M This course is a unique opportunity to study and discuss a variety of seminal authors of the last two centuries by reading their short fiction. Led by writer, editor, and professor Joseph Reynolds, the seminar will be driven by open forum discussion and everyone will have the opportunity to debate a wide range of interpretations. Visit Westhartfordlibrary.org for information.
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realty report A sample of recently sold properties by local agents in West Hartford N E I GH BO RH O O D
ORIGIN AL PRICE
SO L D P RIC E
%SO L D/ O RIG
DO M
B DRM S
B AT H S
11 Cassilis Road
$275,000
$305,000
111%
4
3
2
118 Keeney Ave
$419,900
$505,000
120
5
3
1.1
61 Meadowbrook Road
$499,900
$515,000
103
10
3
2
17 Fox Meadow Lane
$425,000
$476,000
112
4
3
2
134 Haynes Road
$349,950
$400,000
114
41
3
2
18 Long View Road
$600,000
$620,000
103
1
4
3
14 Dogwood Lane
$319,900
$352,000
110
3
3
1.1
21 Carlyle Road
$325,000
$360,000
110
3
3
2.1
344 North Steele Road
$625,000
$675,317
108
4
5
3.1
151 Woodrow Street
$339,900
$355,000
104
8
3
1.1
3 Farnham Road
$325,000
$360,000
110
17
2
1.1
20 Buena Vista Road
$495,000
$500,000
101
4
4
2.1
157 Woodrow Street
$385,900
$392,000
101
2
3
1.1
169 Brunswick Ave
$399,900
$500,000
125
3
3
2
29 Uplands
$650,000
$741,000
114
3
3
2.1
46 Miamis Road
$549,900
$570,000
103
9
4
3
19 Grove Street
$299,900
$310,000
103
13
4
2.1
60 Colonial Street
$265,000
$290,000
109
3
2
1
21 Warren Terrace
$254,900
$300,000
117
4
3
1.1
208 North Main Street
$474,900
$510,000
107
7
5
2.2
1795 Boulevard
$439,900
$521,000
118
3
3
2.1
20 Walker Lane
$550,000
$600,000
109
4
3
3.1
187 North Quaker Lane
$629,000
$750,000
119
1
4
2.1
This data is a sampling of sold properties from August 2022. Source: MLS system.
Exceed Your EXPECTATIONS SHERRI KAGAN SCHWARTZ
REALTOR O: 860-231-2600 | C: 860-883-0178 www.coldwellbankerhomes.com 992 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107
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Live Nation Releases October Lineup
TOYOTA OAKDALE THEATER , 9 5 S T UR NP I K E R OA D, WA L L I NG F O R D | 7 :30 P M Live Nation has announced the October Lineup for its Toyota Oakdale Theatre, starting with Dustin Lynch, Oct. 6. Other dates include Oct. 8, Best of the 70s; Oct. 9, Demi Lovato; Oct.13, Judas Priest; Oct. 14, Master Chef Junior Live; Oct. 15, Disney Junior Live; Oct. 20, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac; Oct. 27, Parker McCollum; Oct. 29, MercyMe. Visit Livenation.com. O C TO BE R 6T H
Current Trends in Floral Design with Sandra Lamo
SAIN T J OHN ’S EPIS COPAL CH UR C H , 6 7 9 FA R MI NGTO N AV E . | 1 2:0 0 P M Sandra Lamo, owner, A Special Place Floral Design Studio, will present “Current Trends in Floral Design" using her creative talents as a floral designer. A meeting of the West Hartford Garden Club and a light buffet lunch will proceed the presentation. Admission is $10. To register or for more information visit WestHartfordGardenClub.org. O C TOBE R 8T H
Eversource Hartford Marathon
BUS HN ELL PAR K, TRIN ITY ST., H A RT F O R D | 8 :0 0 A M The 26.2-mile marathon starts in front of the Capitol and runs through East Hartford along the river up to South Windsor and back to Bushnell Park. There will also be a half marathon and a 5K race. Online registration closes Oct. 5. Race registration for individuals runs from $20 (5K) to $121 (full marathon). Visit Hartfordmarathon.com for more information. O C TO BE R 2 0 T H
West Hartford Hauntings
O L D N ORTH CEMETERY, 8 0 N ORT H MA I N ST. | 6 :0 0 P M Join us for history as you’ve never heard it before. The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society’s spooky cemetery tour returns! The lantern-lit tours take place Oct. 20, 21, 22, 28 and 29 at Old North Cemetery. Tours leave every 15 minutes starting at 6 p.m and run for 45 minutes. Tickets are $10-$15 and are available at noahwebster.yapsody.com . O C TO BE R 2 9 T H
Halloween Stroll
WEBSTER WALK, BLUE BACK S Q UA R E | 1 0 :30 A M Monsters, superheroes, princesses, kings and queens, ghosts and ghouls - all 10 years old or younger - are invited to have a spooktacular good time in their Halloween finest for trick-or-treating inside Blue Back Square and West Hartford Center. Participating retailers will pass out candy in this safe indoor location, as long as supplies last. Visit Bluebacksquare.com for more information.
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