COMING EVENTS:
Sun 10/1: Coventry Farmers' Market, 10 AM - 1 PM, Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street. Continuing the tradition of being one of the largest farmers’ markets in Connecticut, featuring some of the best of CT-grown, CT-made products around at one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. Today's theme: Festival of Fiber Arts. Website.
10/1-10/31: Pumpkins with a Purpose, First Congregational Church, 1171 Main Street. Weekdays 12-6, weekends 10-6. The church lawn will transform into a HUGE pumpkin patch with hundreds of different types of pumpkins and specialty gourds. First Church partners with a Navajo reservation in New Mexico that employs local Native Americans. All proceeds support the community and local church missions. Information: 860-742-8487.
Thurs 10/5: Fall/Winter hours begin at the Transfer Station, 100 Olsen Farm Road. Thursday hours are 10 AM - 4 PM from October - March. Saturday hours 9 AM - 3 PM year-round. Closed holidays. More info.
Fri 10/6 & 10/20: BINGO Night, first and third Fridays of the month, doors open at 5 PM, BINGO starts at 6 PM. First Congregational Church, 1171 Main Street. Presented by the American Legion Post 52. 50¢ entry fee, must be 18 or older to play. Raffles, prizes and refreshments available. Email for info.
Fri 10/6: Quiet Corner Contra Dance, 7:30-10:30 PM, Patriots Park Lodge, 172 Lake Street. Introductory lesson at 7:15. Adults $13, Students $6. Partner not necessary. Live music by The Wild Notes and caller Don Heinold, all dances taught. For more information contact Dennis: knowdj@frontier.com. or see website.
Sat 10/7: Tailgate Bottle, Glass and Stoneware Show & Museum Open House, 8 AM - 1 PM. Museum of Connecticut Glass, 289 North River Road. Bottles, glass, stoneware & antiques offered for sale. Stay to visit the open house and tour the historic Captain Turner House, one of several original houses still standing in the National Historic Glass Factory District, plus the 1935 barn. Small fee for show entry, free tours and open house. Dealer spaces available. Show is rain or shine. Website.
Sun 10/8: Coventry Farmers' Market, 10 AM - 1 PM, Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street. Continuing the tradition of being one of the largest farmers’ markets in Connecticut, featuring some of the best of CT-grown, CT-made products around at one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. Today's theme: National Farmers' Day. Website.
Tues 10/10: Walktober - Where is Hop River Village? 10 AM, Hop River Road, park at the rail trail. Hop River was an important mill village in its day. Now, you have to know where to kook to even find the dams, rail bed and mill sites. Come help find the clues and learn about this slice of history. See two factory sites and the dam. Sponsored by Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum. Website. Phone: 860-617-3308. Leashed dogs welcome. Ages 12+ only. Repeats 10/15 @ 3 PM.
Weds 10/11: Mobile Foodshare, 10-10:30 AM, First Congregational Church @ St. Mary's, 1600 Main Street. An outdoor food distribution service for persons of low income. Text FOODSHARE to 85511 to receive the mobile schedule and cancellations directly on your phone. More info.
Fri 10/13: Famous Baked Fish Dinner, 6 PM, First Congregational Church, 1171 Main Street. Join American Legion Post 52 and First Congregational Church for baked cod, baked potato, coleslaw, Italian bread and beverage. $15/plate. Infor: 860-742-8487 or email firstchurchcoventryct@gmail.com.
Sat 10/14: Walktober - A Stroll Along Main Street in Historic Coventry Village, 10 AM. A walking history tour, historic homes, old mills, important civic buildings, interesting architecture, and an optional opportunity for refreshments at the 200-year-old Bidwell Tavern! Led by Town Historian John Holmy. Sponsored by Coventry Historical Society, find them on Facebook. Tour departs from First Church in Coventry Village, 1171 Main Street. Info on TLGV website or call 860-208-3065.
Sat 10/14: Polish Family Dinner, 5-6:30 PM, St. Mary Church Hall, 1600 Main Street. Join St. Jude Council for potato and cheese pierogis, kielbasa and sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, red bliss potatoes, rye bread and butter, dessert, and coffee, tea, or lemonade. $15. Tickets sold at door. Take out is available. Reservations not required. Info: Rick Parr, rick.parr@hotmail.com, 860-742-9818, or Dan Garafola at dgarafola.smpc@live.com.
Sun 10/15: Coventry Farmers' Market, 10 AM - 1 PM, Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street. Continuing the tradition of being one of the largest farmers’ markets in Connecticut, featuring some of the best of CT-grown, CT-made products around at one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. Today's theme: Going Green with Town of Coventry Energy Committee. Website.
Sun 10/15: Crop Hunger Walk, 1 PM, Coventry Fire Station 208, 1645 South Street/Judd Road. This annual walk raises money for world hunger. It’s a 2.4 mile circle starting and ending at the fire house or walk an alternate ½ mile route on South St. Register and/or Donate online and join our team “First & Second Churches of Coventry Walk.” Registration also available the day of the event at 12:30. For more info contact Laura Young at LBYoung1964@gmail.com.
Weds 10/18: Council Chair's office hours, 5-6:30 PM, Booth & Dimock Memorial Library, 1134 Main Street. A monthly opportunity for citizens to ask questions or share concerns with Town Council Chairwoman Lisa Thomas.
Sat 10/21: Shred-it Day, 9 AM - noon, Coventry Public Works, 100 Olsen Farm Road. Dispose of your paper documents securely. Free to Coventry residents. Please bring ID. Limit of two bags or boxes per household. Info: 860-742-6588.
Sat 10/21: Halloween on Main, 1-3 PM. See details under Parks & Recreation below.
Sat 10/21: Drive-thru/take-out dinner, Second Congregational Church of Coventry, 1746 Boston Turnpike. Pot roast, gravy, potato, carrots, bread and dessert. $15 adults, $7 children. Place orders by calling 860-742-1616 or email and indicate pick up time of 5, 5:30 or 6 PM. Correct amount of cash or check is required. Drive down from church parking lot to the Community House located across from Highland Park.
Sat 10/21: A Witches Brew and Spooky Stories by the Fire, 6:30 PM, Strong-Porter House Museum, 2382 South Street. Join the Coventry Historical Society to celebrate "A Witches Brew," a Caprilands favorite book by Adelma Simmons. Copies of the book will be available for sale. Family-friendly beverages, soup, and a craft activity. Stay on for tales of Margaret Hamilton's (Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz) visit to Caprilands, or join us at 6:30 PM for the main event, Spooky Stories by the Fire with Storyteller Carolyn Stearns. This is a FREE outdoor event, please dress warmly. Facebook page.
Sun 10/22: Coventry Farmers' Market, 10 AM - 1 PM, Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street. Continuing the tradition of being one of the largest farmers’ markets in Connecticut, featuring some of the best of CT-grown, CT-made products around at one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. Today's theme: Holiday Market. Website.
Weds 10/25: Mobile Foodshare, 10-10:30 AM, First Congregational Church @ St. Mary's, 1600 Main Street. An outdoor food distribution service for persons of low income. Text FOODSHARE to 85511 to receive the mobile schedule and cancellations directly on your phone. More info.
Sat 10/28: $10 Stuff-a-Bag Sale, 9-1 PM, Noah's Closet Children's re-sale shop, Community Hall at 1746 Boston Turnpike (Rt. 44).Info: 860-742-1616. Website. Donations of gently-used items for children are welcome on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.
Sun 10/29: Coventry Farmers' Market, 10 AM - 1 PM, Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street. Continuing the tradition of being one of the largest farmers’ markets in Connecticut, featuring some of the best of CT-grown, CT-made products around at one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. LAST MARKET OF THE 2023 SEASON! Today's theme: Pumpkin Harvest - Celebrating 20 Years of Local. Website.
Sun 10/29: Free Piano Concert Featuring Jason J.. Castonguay, 2 PM, Second Congregational Church of Coventry, 1746 Boston Turnpike. Blind since birth, Jason began studying classical piano at age 4, and most recently performed with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and the New Britain Symphony Orchestra. He also plays the harp and sings. The church is wheelchair accessible. Info: 860-742-1616, or visit the Church website.
Tues 10/31: Walktober - Free tours of the David Hayes Sculpture Fields, 9 AM, 905 South Street. Open to the public. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Bring a picnic. Sponsored by the estate of David Hayes. Phone: 607-353-9000. More info.
Now through 12/1: Discovery Challenge for Families and Individuals. Join in a challenge to explore some of the Joshua's Trust trails and learn about their diversity of plans and animals. Awards for completed entries. Details.
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