The Farmington Economic Development Business & Breakfast Series is held twice a year and brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners for a dynamic morning of networking, insight, and collaboration. Sponsored by Ion Bank, this event series showcases the thought leaders and decision-makers driving Connecticut’s economic future.

Our featured speaker, is Chris DiPentima, President and CEO of CBIA ((Connecticut Business & Industry Association). As President of CBIA—the state’s largest business organization—Chris DiPentima is a leading advocate for Connecticut’s business community. He brings a broad perspective shaped by years in legal, corporate, and manufacturing leadership. He will share his perspective on the state's economic direction and the issues that matter most to employers and business leaders.

Reserve your spot today!

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to bring back their Summer Music program! To get everyone ready, a string quartet will be performing musical selections from the pop series to be held this summer. Be sure to attend Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 PM at the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive as they play fresh, pop-style arrangements that bring new life to the songs you know and love!

To make a reservation:

Please call (860) 673-1441 x2

By 11:30 am Thursday to make a reservation for BOTH Friday & Monday Congregate Lunches

Lunch is served from

12:00pm - 1:00pm

321 New Britain Ave., Unionville, CT 06085

SUGGESTED DONATION:

$3.00 or what you can afford

All new clients must fill out a form to attend(Pick up at the H.O.P.E. Partners of Farmington office)

FRIDAY 5/2

SWEDISH MEATBALLS W/MUSHROOM GRAVY

CUT-UP SWEET POTATOES

SPINACH

WHEAT BREAD

FRESH FRUIT

MONDAY 5/5

CINCO DE MAYO

GRAPE JUICE

CHICKEN & BEAN ENCHILADA

RICE

VEGETABLE MEDLEY

FRESH FRUIT

FRIDAY 5/9

BEEF PATTY W/GRAVY

MASHED POTATOES

CHUCKWAGON VEGGIES

WHEAT BREAD

FRESH FRUIT

MONDAY 5/12

100% FRUIT PUNCH JUICE

TURKEY MEATBALLS W/SWEET & SOUR SAUCE

BROWN RICE

PEAS

WHEAT BREAD

FRESH FRUIT

FRIDAY 5/16

DICED PORK W/MILD SMOKEY BBQ SAUCE

MASHED POTATOES

CREAMED CORN

WHEAT BREAD

FRESH FRUIT

MONDAY 5/19

SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE W/PEPPERS & MARINARA SAUCE

PASTA & PARM CHEESE

BROCCOLI NORMANDY

BREAD STICK

FRESH FRUIT

FRIDAY 5/23

BATTERED FISH W/TARTAR SAUCE

TATER TOTS W/KETCHUP

PARSLIED CARROTS

WHEAT BREAD

FRESH FRUIT

MONDAY 5/26

 CLOSED FOR

MEMORIAL DAY

FRIDAY 5/30

BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICK

OVEN-ROASTED POTATOES

GREEN BEANS

WHEAT BREAD

FRESH FRUIT

BIG Wellness Retreat

Hosted by: Rebecca Betancourt

Workshop Facilitators: Regina Bourne, Dr.Tamara Mitchell-Davis, Patrice Holiday-Womack, Sistah Iya Anyango, Danielle Turner and Maria del Carme

May 31, 2025 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 

May is mental health awareness month! 

-Are you stressed out?

-Are you looking to improve your mental, physical, and emotional well-being? 

Join us for the Just Be BIG! Wellness Retreat designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul! This rejuvenating retreat is all about self-care, mindfulness, connection, and empowerment through creativity and movement.

Express yourself through these therapeutic sessions in a relaxing environment while connecting with like-minded (BIG) Beautiful, Intelligent and Gorgeous women. 

What to Expect:

Affirmations 

 Sound Healing & Meditation 

 Zumba 

 Journaling

 Writing Prompt

 Painting

 Sisterhood & Reflection 

 What’s Included:

 Tea/Coffee

Light Refreshments 

Lunch 

Water/Drinks

Swag Bag

This is your time to pause, reflect, and recharge while embracing the power within and of the community. Whether you’re looking to release stress, spark creativity, or simply enjoy a day of self-love, this retreat is for you!

ALL this for $65!

Registration: 

Www.poshpaint.as.me/bigwellnessretreat 

Contact Candace at 860.922.1737 for more info. 

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Be sure that your GPS has chosen 304 Main Street FARMINGTON…

Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says “304 Main Street”. Parking is in the first 3 parking areas to the right. Use the entrance closest to first parking area (it’s in the corner of the building). There will be signs/personnel to direct you.

Valuable Discoveries Found In Unexpected Places - get yours appraised for free!

We've all made some unexpected discoveries before. Maybe you found a $20 bill in an old coat pocket or stumbled upon a surprise family heirloom while cleaning your basement.

Discoveries range from weird to invaluable and everything in-between. Hopefully, this posting inspires you to keep your eyes open and indulge your curiosity. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find something of value as well.

Bring your “discoveries” to ANTIQ’S - the only antique shop in Farmington, CT - where “every” Saturday is FREE antique appraisal day.

ANTIQ'S Voted the BEST antique shop in Farmington for 30+ years!

Just 3.3 miles off of I-84, Farmington, CT. Accepting all major credit cards and cash.

AND OF COURSE ~ BROWSERS WELCOME AND BUYERS ADORED

ANTIQ’S LLC – FARMINGTON, CT - Estd. 1990

Located on Hyde Rd., Farmington, CT at the corner of New Britain Avenue

Open every weekend Sat/Sun 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Farmington Cultural District Live Art Walk 

Hosted by the Farmington Cultural District

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Main Street, Farmington Village

Experience Creativity in Action

Join us for a vibrant celebration of art and community at the Live Art Walk! Throughout the day, artists of all ages and mediums will bring Farmington Village to life as they create stunning works of art live for all to see. Stroll along Main Street, explore the artistic process up close, and enjoy the creative energy of this unique event.

What to Expect:

• Live Art Stations: Watch talented artists as they draw, paint, sculpt, and create along the walk.
• Family-Friendly Fun: A perfect outing for visitors of all ages to connect with the arts and create themselves
• Local Charm: Discover the beauty of Farmington Village and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of our cultural community.

Event Details:

• This event is free and open to the public.
• Visitors can explore at their own pace between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
• In the event of rain, the event will be moved to Saturday June 7, 2025

Parking:

Parking is available at :

• Barney Library and Noah Wallace Elementary School - 71 Main Street, Farmington
• St. Patrick’s Church - 110 Main Street, Farmington
• Select side streets between Main Street and Garden Street, Farmington

The Farmington Cultural District is also accessible via the Farmington Canal Heritage Bike Trail.

Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for updates and event details!

Raise a glass and step back in time at the Unionville Museum's exhibit, "Unionville Bars, Taverns & Spirits," running May 18th - July 27th. This special exhibit highlights the nostalgic history of Unionville's favorite gathering spots and watering holes, from past to present, showcasing historical artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia of the Unionville's favorite past and present gathering spots. Learn about Prohibition, view a stunning collection of vintage 20th-century cocktail shakers and barware, and learn stories from the former Hotel Worthy, Unionville tavern and more.  The museum is located at 15 School Street, Unionville and open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Join us for Outdoor Yoga Every Sunday During the Summer

Raise a glass and step back in time at the Unionville Museum's exhibit, "Unionville Bars, Taverns & Spirits," running May 18th - July 27th. This special exhibit highlights the nostalgic history of Unionville's favorite gathering spots and watering holes, from past to present, showcasing historical artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia of the Unionville's favorite past and present gathering spots. Learn about Prohibition, view a stunning collection of vintage 20th-century cocktail shakers and barware, and learn stories from the former Hotel Worthy, Unionville tavern and more. The museum is located at 15 School Street, Unionville and open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle

A Shamanic Drum Circle for all levels

Co-led by Ryan Drodz from Sounds Like Rad & Marie Goodine (Red Hawk Medicine Woman) from Rising Wings Counseling & Wellness Services

Every first Sunday from 1-2:30pm starting May 4, 2025 (no circle in April).

Through the rhythm of our sacred drums we will restore the heartbeat of the sacred Mother Earth by invoking the wisdom and medicine of our collective ancestors. We will also focus on connecting to the healing energy within ourselves to share with our community.

What to bring: Drum or rattle (some will be provided).

Fee: $10 suggested donation. Donations of any amount are appreciated!

RSVP preferred but walk ins welcome RSVP: 203-909-6871 or email: risingmywings@gmail.com

The presentation takes a nostalgic deep dive into the details and stories of the Unionville Museum's latest exhibit "Unionville Bars, Taverns and Spirits" and learn more about the local establishments, Prohibition, classic cocktails and barware, and related items from the collection.

This presentation takes a nostalgic deep dive into the details and stories of the Unionville Museum's latest exhibit "Unionville Bars, Taverns and Spirits" and learn more about the local establishments, Prohibition, classic cocktails and barware, and related items from the collection.

Our CSA is simple: a weekly subscription to the best our family farm has to offer! Vegetable favorites plus new varieties you may have never tried before.

For more info and to sign up visit:

www.subedgefarm.com/csa

Our farm shop is open now daily 10-6 at 199 Town Farm Road.

Bollywood Dance Classes with Qala Creations

Discover the passion and excitement of Bollywood dance as you groove to the beat and immerse yourself in a night of unforgettable fun.

Instructors: Rohan Shinde and Shradha Gujar

Weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30PM in the Awakening Room

5:30-6:30PM: Ages 4-7

6:30-7:30PM: Ages 8-11

7:30-8:30: Adults

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Bollywood dance and elevate your fitness routine. Learn choreographies to fun and upbeat music as you improve your aerobic abilities and reduce stress. This exhilarating weekly class offers a unique blend of exercise and cultural exploration.

OPTIONAL: there are opportunities to participate in local performances hosted by Qala Creations throughout the year (costumes and gear included with class tuition-GREAT VALUE!).

What to bring: Water, comfortable clothing to move/dance in (exercise/yoga clothes work well), sneakers or supportive footwear for dance. 

Price: $20.00 per class or pre-pay for the entire month on the first class/month. $80 for a 4 week month or $100 for a month with 5 weeks.

Payment Options: Cash at door or Zelle: 860.278.9461 (Shradha Gujar)

Bios:

Renowned instructor and director Rohan inspires dancers of all ages and abilities with his infectious passion for Bollywood dance. Committed to spreading the joy and beauty of this vibrant art form, Rohan fosters a supportive community that celebrates creativity, self-expression, and cultural exchange

Shradha's mastery of dance transcends genres, encompassing both classical and contemporary styles. Her exceptional skills and unwavering enthusiasm have made her a beloved figure in the dance community. As an inspiring instructor and director, Shradha nurtures her students' creativity and fosters a supportive environment where they can flourish

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrance and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says “304 Main Street”. Drive to the end of the driveway and enter through the gray deck and take a right once inside the building.

Yoga for Resilience

A gentle Yoga practice for those with back issues, those with knee replacements or seek improved stability at the hip and shoulder joints. This also benefits those who seek to mindfully slow the nervous system.

Instructor: Kathy Conyers, Yoga Teacher RYT-500, Certificate in Yoga Therapy

Date and time:  Wednesdays, 10-11:15am

Resilience Yoga will help you develop a strong and flexible spine, feel ease in your joints, and be steady in balance. This class features breath centered movements adapted for all levels of participation.

Each class includes movements/postures to strengthen hip and shoulder stability, breathing exercises and use of some props to allow for modifications and adjustments if needed. You will practice movements in a chair, standing, prone, kneeling and supine.

 People who would benefit would include the following:

•   Desire to strengthen weak muscles & release tight muscles
•   Desire to strengthen hip & shoulder stability
•   Desire to slow down the breath/movement to release stress & increase ease

Some of the props you will use will be:

•   chair
•   block
•   strap
•   blanket
•   spinal strip

What participants should bring:  Strap, yoga mat and blanket (some are available to borrow)

Event Fee:  $80/per 4 week session or $25/drop in 

Payment can be cash, check or paypal via artyoga12@gmail.com

RECOMMENDED TO PREPAY TO ENSURE YOUR SPOT or RSVP Kathy to let her know you're coming: artyoga12@gmail.com

Bio:

Kathy Conyers, Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour with Yoga Alliance. I have trained at the Integral Yoga Institute, 200 hour, 1989, the American Viniyoga Institute, 500 hour Certificate, 2007 and Functional Synergy, Yoga Therapy Certificate, 2023. I have experience teaching yoga classes for 34 years with specialties in Yoga for Back Care, Yoga for the Elderly and Pre-Natal Yoga. I have taught Yoga at the Integral Yoga Institute, The Bristol Hospital Wellness Center, The Southington Parks and Recreation, and privately.

The Lewis Walpole Library's latest exhibition has been curated by Alison FitzGerald, Associate Professor in the Department of History, Maynooth University, Ireland. Open Wednesdays 2-4:30 pm and other times by appointment. On view March 5 through August 22, 2025.

This exhibition explores the range of spectacular shows that were offered to the fee-paying public in Georgian London, from exhibitions of paintings, to scientific demonstrations, to the display of wondrous animals. The exhibition primarily focuses on images drawn from the extensive collections at the Lewis Walpole Library that announce, depict and satirize what people paid to gaze at. It will consider how derogatory ideas about spectacle were expressed in caricatures and political discourse.

Details at https://walpole.library.yale.edu/programs/exhibitions#Current%20exhibit

Raise a glass and step back in time at the Unionville Museum's exhibit, "Unionville Bars, Taverns & Spirits," running May 18th - July 27th. This special exhibit highlights the nostalgic history of Unionville's favorite gathering spots and watering holes, from past to present, showcasing historical artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia of the Unionville's favorite past and present gathering spots. Learn about Prohibition, view a stunning collection of vintage 20th-century cocktail shakers and barware, and learn stories from the former Hotel Worthy, Unionville tavern and more.  The museum is located at 15 School Street, Unionville and open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Energy Awareness & Grounding Class

An ongoing class to help you ground, center and focus more consistently. 

With Mike Berlinski

1st and 3rd Wednesdays between 7-8PM

This class explores the benefits of being more in your body and connecting with your inner energy and how it relates to the energy all around us. In particular our contact with the world and the ground.

Benefits of a regular grounding practice:

• Improves sleep: Grounding can help you sleep more deeply and restoratively.
• Reduced inflammation, improves blood flow and increases energy.
• Improves mood and your ability to relax.
• Reduces stress and anxiety.
• Improves the immune system and overall health and wellbeing.

This class involves a series of experiential stances and movements, as well as ideas of self-awareness.

All are welcome.

What to wear: wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement

Fee: Suggested donation of $20 or whatever you can afford is appreciated

Bio:

Mike Berlinski has trained extensively through the Radix Institute, a holistic therapy that works with the body, mind and emotions to achieve healing and to develop the capacity to engage fully with life. 

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Park in any of the 3 parking areas on the right, and the main entrance is the big red door. Follow signs to the Serenity Room.

Our CSA is simple: a weekly subscription to the best our family farm has to offer! Vegetable favorites plus new varieties you may have never tried before.

For more info and to sign up visit:

www.subedgefarm.com/csa

Our farm shop is open now daily 10-6 at 199 Town Farm Road.

Our CSA is simple: a weekly subscription to the best our family farm has to offer! Vegetable favorites plus new varieties you may have never tried before.

For more info and to sign up visit:

www.subedgefarm.com/csa

Our farm shop is open now daily 10-6 at 199 Town Farm Road.

Swing by the Farmington Library Children's Department anytime between 9:30AM and 12:30PM on Saturday, June 7 and get creative at our Rainforest Creation Station! Kids can create a variety of unique and colorful Rainforest decorations at our craft stations to help turn the library into a tropical rainforest for summer reading fun! Leave your creations here to be proudly displayed all summer long! 

Crafts are self-directed, so bring your imagination—and a grown-up helper if you're little.

Please note: Crafts will stay in the jungle and might not make it back home at the end of summer.

Reiki 1 Certification Class 

With Gina Ferrara, Reiki Master

Sat June 7th from 10am-5pm

Reiki level 2 also offered on 13 Sep 2025 (see below for details).

Reiki Level 1 is an introductory course that lays the foundation for self-healing and energy work. Upon completion, you will be able to practice self-Reiki and share Reiki with family and friends. While not required, it is highly recommended to continue with Reiki Level 2 for deeper practice and expanded use.

What You’ll Learn:

• The history of Reiki

• Overview of the chakra system

• Byosen scanning techniques

• Reiki hand positions

• Self-Reiki practice

• Attunement to channel Reiki for yourself and others

• Hands-on practice time

Class Includes:

• In-person class at Bridge Healing Arts Center

• Digital manual (printed manual is advised can be available for $10)

• One follow-up group session

• Digital Reiki 1 certificate (printed certificate available upon request)

$175 or a deposit of $87.50 will secure the registration.

Full Payment is required 2 weeks prior to the class unless other arrangements are made. The manual will not be sent out until full payment has been completed.

To Register: https://www.odonatareiki.com/reiki-certification-classes/reiki1farmington25

For Questions: gina@odonatareiki.com

Receive a $25 discount when you register for BOTH classes at once. 

To register for BOTH Level 1 and Level 2, please contact Gina for details: gina@odonatareiki.com

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Be sure that your GPS has chosen 304 Main Street FARMINGTON…

Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says “304 Main Street”. Follow the driveway all the way to the very back (long set of buildings) where it ends in a circle. Park there and use the rear entrance at the end of a ramp. Follow signs to the Awakening Room.

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the Barney Library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!