Love is in The Air 💗

Good morning, Tolland County! Today is Thursday 2/6 and that means it’s National Optimist Day. Since these newsletters are all about spreading good vibes and focusing on the positive, this is the perfect day to share it with someone (shameless self-plug). Try to look on the bright side of things today!

If you’re stuck in traffic, that just means you get to enjoy some extra music or audiobook time. Someone eat your lunch out of the work fridge? You’re saving calories, so you can enjoy that ice-cream tonight guilt-free. See? It’s not so hard. Let’s check out some of the awesome stuff happening around Tolland County this weekend.

In Today’s Tolland County Buzz:

• An Evening With a Psychic 🔮

• Couples Reiki and Reading 🤯

• A Special Farmers Market ❤️

Let’s dive in!

-Tyler DiGiovanni

BRIEF BITES

• Local Heroes - Two brothers sprang into action when a 69-year-old Willington man went missing in freezing temperatures back on Jan. 3rd, using their knowledge of local trails and a quad ATV to aid the search. Just before midnight, Austin and Mason Miller found the man curled up off the road, suffering from hypothermia, and helped bring him to safety. Their quick thinking and bravery earned them the town’s "Meritorious Service" award. Well done!

• Retirement - After seven years of spreading joy across UConn, Tildy, the university’s first community outreach dog, is officially retiring. From the Great Lawn to HuskyTHON, she’s been a beloved presence on campus, making students smile and bringing comfort to those in need. Though she’s stepping back, her little sister Jazmine is ready to carry on her legacy

• Attn. Anglers - The state is releasing its rejuvenated broodstock Seeforellen brown trout, vibrant and ready to catch after weeks of recovery post-spawn! Find them at Bigelow Pond (Union), Coventry Lake (Coventry), Crystal Lake (Ellington), and Mashapaug Lake (Union).

• Taste2Towns - This is just a friendly reminder that we’re getting towards the end of the Taste2Towns event (the final day is Sunday, 2/9) held by Mansfield and Windham. Restaurants are offering exclusive menus for great prices. To check out what’s on the menu, you can click here.

An Evening With a Psychic 🔮

The Andover Public Library is inviting you to spend a special evening with world-renowned psychic Rebecca Anne LoCicero on Friday 2/7 from 7-9pm. The event will be held in the Andover Elementary School Cafeteria (35 School Rd).

Just an FYI, every time I’ve tried to post an event featuring Rebecca, it has sold out quickly, so if you’re interested, make sure to call the library at (860) 742-7428 or email [email protected]. The best part? This event is 100% free! It’s being sponsored by the Andover Public Library Board of Directors and the Andover Friends of the Library (thank you very much!).

Couples Reiki and Reading 🤯

What better way to spend some time on a Saturday (specifically this Saturday, 2/8) than doing a couples Reiki and Reading? Now, think of couple in terms of two rather than significant other (bring a brother, sister, friend, parent…you get the idea).

Voices of Enlightenment’s (19 Pinney St, Ellington) own Arianna and Marion will be performing a 30 minute Reiki session first, then a 30 minute Reading. You may get a past-life or future connection, or possibly even mediumship information!

The event will start at 10am and run until 4:30pm. The pricing is $100/couple, and if you’re interested, you can call (413) 885-0038 to book a time.

A Special Farmers Market ❤️

Did you realize there are still Farmer’s Markets running through the winter? This Saturday 2/8, from 9am-12pm, the Ellington Farmers Market (held at Ellington High School - 37 Maple St, Ellington) is holding a special Sweetheart Super Bowl Saturday event.

For those going the romantic route, heart-shaped cookies from Kearcher Cookies, fudge from CT FudgeWorks, fresh jams from Gram’s Jams (outstanding name), and plenty of other vendors to grab something for that special someone before Valentine’s Day.

If you’re looking to step your Super Bowl party snacks up, you can grab some Pop’s Famous Guac, Pan de Oro tortilla chips and salsa, and Super Soups dip mixes (really easy to make, and usually goes quick). Keep shopping local, and enjoy the amazing products our neighbors make!

BEE LINE EVENTS

Bolton | Someone Special Dance | 6-8pm $ - Bolton Center School (108 Notch Rd) is holding a dance for grades Pre-K - 5th to share with their favorite grown-up. Tickets ($5) must be purchased by Thursday 2/6.

Columbia | Book Sale | 4-7pm $ - Friends of the Saxton B. Little Library are holding a book sale at the Chapel On The Green (319 Rt 87 - next to the library). For non-members, it’s $5 to get in this evening, but free on Saturday and Sunday. I’ve bought several books from this sale in the past, and you can get some great deals! Make sure to bring cash!

Coventry | Contra Dance | 7:30-10:30pm $ - Get to stepping with some lively fiddle music at the Patriot’s Park Lodge (172 Lake St). They’ll review the basic steps, just bring comfy shoes to dance in. Admission is $13 (or $6 with student ID).

Stafford Springs | Sound Healing | 6:15pm $ - Middle River Yoga (2 River Rd) are using planetary attuned gongs, ancient Himalayan singing bowls, crystal bowls, their voices, and other vibrational tools to bring you to a meditative state. Venmo @yogashelly to book your spot. Tickets are $30.

Coventry | KALentine’s Day | 3-6pm - Join Kal Consignment (44 Depot Rd) for an afternoon filled with Tarot & astrology readings, sweets, drinks, games, and prizes.

Columbia | Book Sale | 9am-3pm - A continuation of the book sale above, but with no payment required!

Mansfield | East Brook Marketplace | 9am-5pm - Head to the East Brook Mall (95 Storrs Rd) for vendors selling gifts, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, pottery, paintings, and more.

Somers | Book Lover Grown-Up Fair | 12-4pm - Being held at Sonny’s Place (349 Main St), this adult book fair will feature over 15 authors and artisans. This is a must-do for book-lovers in the area.

Somers | Anything Chocolate Bake Sale | 9am-1pm - The Somers Congregational Church (603 Main St) is holding a chocolate-themed bake sale of bars, breads, cakes, cookies, or pies. There will also be several crafters in attendance.

Tolland | Reiki II | 9:30am-4:30pm $ - This is for any of you Reiki I practitioners looking to go to the next level. It’s being hosted by Resonance Healing Arts (60 Hartford Tpke) and costs $250. Tickets can be purchased here.

Tolland | Tarot Readings | 2-6pm $ - Tolland Red and White (46 Tolland Grn) are doing Tarot readings for $30/20min. Email [email protected] to book a spot between 3:30-5:40pm.

Vernon | 9 Ball Doubles Qualifier | 9am-11:45pm $ - Register your team ($80) for a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas to compete in the 2025 Poolplayer Championship. There are some restrictions on who can enter. You can find more information here.

Columbia | Book Sale | 11am-3pm - This is the final day of the book sale!

Stafford Springs | Valentine’s Cookie Class | 2pm $ - Stafford Cidery (68 Main St) is holding a class to decorate (and take home) 5 different cookies. Also included in the ticket price ($50) is a glass of cider (must be 21+). Spots are running low, get your ticket here.

Stafford Springs | UConn Softball Skills Clinic | 12:30-3:30pm - You MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. Bring a water bottle, gloves, and a bat and good attitude. This free clinic is being held at the Bosco Fowler Training Facilities (1 Bosco Fowler Way). For info on how to register click here.

Tolland | Usui Reiki I | 9am-5pm $ - For those looking to learn Usui Reiki, Woodfaeries is holding a full day class at Resonance Healing Arts (60 Hartford Tpke). The class costs $175, with $25 due at registration. To register/ask questions, email Deb McElroy at [email protected].

Vernon | Messages From Heaven | 11am-1pm $ - Rebecca LoCicero is at it again. This time at Spare Time (350 Talcottville Rd). For $60, you’ll get a light breakfast, juice, coffee, and access to LoCicero’s commune with the other side. Call Allie or Sara at (860) 875-2583 to book your spot.

Vernon | Super Bowl Party | 3pm - Racks (500 Talcottville Rd) is holding a Super Bowl party with food and drink specials, giveaways, and raffles.

Vernon | Super Bowl(ing) Party | 6-11pm $ - For $59 per lane, you get unlimited bowling/shoe rental, a 16” pizza, and soft drink pitcher. Up to 6 guests per lane allowed.

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Spare Time - Vernon | Rock Solid Alibi | 7:30-10:30p
⬢ JRego’s - Ellington | Tommy Tunes | 7-10p

TRIVIA

Stafford Cidery - Stafford Springs | 6:30p

*I know there has to be more than this going on, so if I’m missing places, please let me know!

THE HIVE’S PICK

We covered Let’s Get Wired (64 Main St, Stafford Springs) as Monday’s Pick, and well, wouldn’t you know it? The event they’re holding this weekend is our pick for today (don’t forget about our 10% OFF discount using code TCBSPARKLES)! On Sunday 2/9, from 12-5pm, they’re holding a Love Is In The Air Artisan Fair (they actually have the event listed as Artisan Market, but fair just rolls off the tongue, right?).

Find a unique piece of jewelry (including permanent), gemstones/crystals, and a whole lot more. There will be local vendors there, including: The Wicked Press (blind date with a book, unique bookmarks, book art, and more literary-inspired goods), Two Knotty Hippies (mixed media jewelry), Spark and Style Permanent Jewelry (self-explanatory), and several others.

Also in attendance will be Jenn Newmann, to do Tarot readings. Each reading is 15 minutes and costs $20. You can get a brief idea of what she does on her YouTube page. Step into the surreal and check out what some local artisans have to offer!

UCONN SPORTS

2/6- Women’s Basketball @ Tennessee | 6:30p

2/7 - Men’s and Women’s Track & Field @ Harvard University

2/7 - Softball vs. Ohio @ Elon | 9:30a

2/7 - Softball @ Elon | 2:30p

2/7 - Men’s Ice Hockey vs. UMass | 4p

2/7 - Women’s Ice Hockey @ Boston U | 6p

2/7 - Women’s Tennis @ Seton Hall | 7p

2/7 - Men’s Basketball vs. St. John’s | 8p

2/8 - Men’s and Women’s Track & Field @ Boston U

2/8 - Women’s Swimming and Diving vs. Providence College | 12p

2/8 - Softball vs. UNC Greensborough @ Elon | 12p

2/8 - Women’s Lacrosse vs. Drexel | 1p

2/8 - Men’s Ice Hockey vs. UMass Lowell | 3:30p

2/8 - Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Holy Cross | 7:30p

2/9 - Women’s Basketball @ Providence | 12p

2/9 - Softball vs. Ohio St. @ Elon | 12p

Well, that’s it for this week’s Tolland County Buzz! If you think we’re missing out on any cool places, shoot us a line and let us know using one of the links below. Help us grow by sharing this newsletter with someone that believes in the supernatural.

See you next week!

Tyler

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