Your Journey, Your Story: The Immigrant Experience The immigrant story is the American story, though each immigrant experience is as unique and complex as the individual who lived it. Listen as three of our West Hartford neighbors share their journeys—from their country of origin to how they came to be a part of our community, […]
Join us for a presentation by Emma MacDonald of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on recycling in Connecticut. What can be recycled? How? What can't be recycled? Why?
Sip your way into the enchanting world of Japanese culture at 'Tradition in a Tea Cup: The Art and History of Japanese Tea Ceremonies,' a captivating online event. Join us as we journey through centuries of tradition, artistry, and philosophy embodied in the Japanese tea ceremony, known as 'chanoyu' or 'sado.' Explore the graceful rituals, […]
Sip your way into the enchanting world of Japanese culture at 'Tradition in a Tea Cup: The Art and History of Japanese Tea Ceremonies,' a captivating online event. Join us as we journey through centuries of tradition, artistry, and philosophy embodied in the Japanese tea ceremony, known as 'chanoyu' or 'sado.' Explore the graceful rituals, […]
A fundraiser for the Farmington River Watershed Association. Friday, June 21, 7pm, Brewery Legitimus, hosted by Collinsville Canoe & Kayak Let's come together to support the Farmington River Watershed Association. The Farmington River is not just a river; it's our home, and it's in danger. Recently, American Rivers designated it as one of America's most endangered […]
The Healing Power of Meditation, Sat, June 22, 10am at Odiyana Buddhist Center, Glastonbury. Special Guest Teacher, Kadam Morten, Eastern National Spiritual Director, will explain and guide meditations through which we will discover a natural source of inner peace, happiness and healing. Info at meditationinconnecticut.org
Why do cultural portrayals of trans and nonbinary folks matter? Why are anti-trans folks attacking libraries and school curicula for recognizing that we exist? A former Latin teacher of 33 years, Clare McCarthy communicates complex and unfamiliar material clearly and in engaging ways. She is an educator, author, podcast host, transgender advocate, bibliophile, and ailurophile.
The Connecticut Democracy Center is please to present a thought-provoking program “How A.I. Is Changing Government,” as part of a summer series, entitled "Ctrl + Shift Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance. This first panel discussion delves into the transformative impact of A.I. on government and society, exploring both its potential to revolutionize […]
BookWyrm Fest is West Hartford’s annual celebration of all things adventure, fantasy, board games, live action roleplaying (LARP), and tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). Here are just a few of the things you can do at BookWyrm Fest: Learn how to wield a sword from a real knight Jump into a tabletop adventure Have your face painted […]
