Collinsville News

Submitted by Jane Hoben, Canton Public Library, on 2009-11-30.   David Leff may someday be known as "the wordsmith of Collinsville." That is, if he doesn't already hold that post.

Can't get a hold of the H1N1 vaccination? Then try a shot of Swine Flu Tonic to tide you over.

The Canton Historical Museum's season celebration, Gallery of Trees, begins Saturday, Nov.

Submitted by Sylvia Cancela on 2009-11-09.   The Collinsville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Bill Hensen on 2009-10-25.   The Canton Lions Club invites friends and neighbors in the Farmington Valley to attend the fourth annual fund raiser for various Lions Club Charities and Eye Research.

Submitted by Amy Jacobs on 2009-10-14.   Trinity Nursery School, 55 River Road, Collinsville, will hold the annual Candy Cane Carnival, Saturday, Dec.

31, beginning at 6 p.m., Main Street in Collinsville will close to traffic and open to all who are brave and daring enough to join in the 16th Annual Collinsville Halloween Parade.

Submitted by Philip E. Worley on 2009-10-02.   Oct. 13, Tuesday: Board of Directors meeting, 7:30 a.m., Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave., Collinsville.

Submitted by Warner Theatre on 2009-09-30.   On Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m., CT Ballet will present "Peter and the Wolf & Goose Pimples" at the Warner Theatre.

Organizers are hoping for perfect weather and a big turnout for Sam Collins Day on Saturday.

People Submitted by Karen J. Moulton on 2009-09-15.   Bill Manocchio of Manchester will be exhibiting at the Simsbury Women's Art & Craft Show on Sept.

Here are the latest bids for products and services received by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services .

Happily, that was unnecessary as one business after another came forward despite the bad economy.

The chamber of commerce is sponsoring "An Evening Stroll in Historic Collinsville" from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Philip E. Worley on 2009-08-11.   Philip E. Worley Several of the many shops, restaurants, retail businesses and professional service providers located in historic Collinsville are seen in this view looking east on Main St.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Philip E. Worley on 2009-08-11.   Philip E. Worley Several of the many shops, restaurants, retail businesses and professional service providers located in historic Collinsville are seen in this view looking east on Main St.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Philip E. Worley on 2009-08-10.   Philip E. Worley Several of the many shops, restaurants, retail businesses and professional service providers located in historic Collinsville are seen in this view looking east on Main Street.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Philip E. Worley on 2009-08-10.   Philip E. Worley Several of the many shops, restaurants, retail businesses and professional service providers located in historic Collinsville are seen in this view looking east on Main Street.

Can the alewife and the shad return to their historic spawning grounds on the upper Farmington River? The Farmington River Watershed Association hopes to answer that question this year as it considers proposals from engineering firms to redesign two old dams that now block the species from returning to their traditional breeding areas.

What could be more different than Venice and an American city? One pretends to represent the continued existence of the past.