School Craft Fairs are a excellent way to show support for local schools, and this Saturday is an opportunity to do just that by stopping by the 2014 Conginchaug Regional High School Holiday Craft Fair.  School Craft Fairs are also a great way to find Christmas gifts for those hard to buy for people. I still remember when my two sons were in school, my wife and I would spend our day helping to set up, man a booth, and then help take down things at the end of the day.  It was a lot of work, but it never seemed like work, it was fun.  Now we get to just go and enjoy the Craft Fairs we use to assist at. If you are near Conginchaug Regional High School in Durham, CT. on Saturday stop in, and support the kids by making a small purchase.  You will not only be supporting the kids, but feelin... 10/30/2014

  Last year's Fall Fest was a big success, so the Durham Economic Development Commission will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual Durham, CT Fall Fest again this year.  This event will be held in the middle of town, on the Durham Town Green this Saturday, October 18th. from 10:00 a.m. to 4: p.m.  The 2nd Annual Durham, CT Fall Fest is an opportunity for Durham, CT businesses to show case their business to the local residence.  The Durham Economic Development Commission will have lots of activities scheduled, along with several give a-ways from participating businesses.  Events scheduled for the 2nd Annual Durham, CT Fall Fest this Saturday will included: Music Food Trucks Touch-A-Truck Face Painting Vendors’ Market Tours of the Durham Historical Society Dedication of Holiday Tree Sidewalk Sal... 10/15/2014

  This year was a Very Special Durham Fair for me.  I did a blog early last week about the Durham Fair going on this past weekend.  Saturday I got to go to the Durham Fair with my wife Renee, oldest son Matthew, daughter in-law Ashley, and my gorgeous grand daughter Elizabeth.  It was the first Durham Fair for Elizabeth, she could not take her eyes off all the people at the Fair, and everything going on around her.  It is remarkable at how alert she is at just 11 weeks.  She wants to see everything, even though her eyesight is still developing at this age.  She loved the Llamas so I wanted to take the picture above with her, and one of her favorite Llamas who came right up to us. There is no parking on the Fair Grounds, so the best way to get to the Durham Fair is to park at one of two... 09/28/2014

  The Durham Fair is this weekend and I am really looking forward to going this year, because I get to take my beautiful grand daughter Elizabeth to see all of the different animals at the 2014 Durham Fair.  The Durham Fair always draws a big crowd, and this weekend is sure to have a very large turnout.  I am not sure what day we will go, but it will most likely be Saturday so we can see some of the daytime activities like the tracker pull and cow pull, and so it will not be to late for Elizabeth. The Durham Fair was started in 1916, and is now the largest agricultural fair in Connecticut.  Through the years the Durham Fair has contributed in many ways to the Durham community, such as:  Awarded over $500,000 in academic scholarships since 1966? Made charitable donations totaling over $... 09/22/2014

  Fall has arrived and that means the leaves will begin to change very soon.  This is also the time of the year to visit all the area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Hayrides.  My first stop this year was yesterday at the 2014 Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & Hayride At Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT.  Lyman Orchards is the place to go for fresh fruit, and fresh baked pies, but Lyman Orchards also has a lot more to offer, especially in the Fall.  Lyman Orchards is located at the intersection of RT 146 and Rt 157 in Middlefield, Connecticut which makes Lyman Orchards very easy to get to from any where in the State. Lyman Orchards In Middlefield Connecticut was first established in 1741, and is the twelfth oldest family-owned business in the United States.  Lyman Orchards consists of 1,100... 09/20/2014

Boy Scouts Troop 270 Baked Bean Supper Fundraiser In Durham, CT this Friday, August 15, at 6 p.m.  I have written a number of blogs in the past about the Boy Scouts, because they are an organization that is important to me.  Both of my sons are Eagle Scouts, and they obtained many skills during the years that they participated with our local Troop in Middletown, CT., which have helped them to grow into the men they are today. This is the second year Boy Scouts Troop 270 has been holding their Baked Bean Supper Fundraiser In Durham, CT.  The Baked Bean Supper Fundraiser was very well received last year so Boy Scouts Troop 270 is continuing it again this year. If you happen to be in the Durham, CT. area, this Friday, August 15, at 6 p.m at the corner of Main St and Rt 68, stop in, have a... 08/12/2014

   The 2014 Durham, CT 4-H Fair is going to be held at the Durham Fair Grounds this weekend.  This is a great opportunity for the whole family to do something together. I don't know if you have ever been to a 4-H Fair, but there is something of interest for everyone in the family. I don't think people think of agriculture when they think of Connecticut, but truth be know Connecticut has a number of working farms throughout the state, and Middlesex County has many more than people may be aware of.  I live in an area of Middletown known as South Farms, and within walking distance of my house there are at least four working farms. Some of the events and things to do at the 2014 Durham, CT 4-H Fair this year include: Several Farm Animals Silent Auction Dog Show Robotics Demonstrations Art ... 07/30/2014

  One of my absolute favorite specialty market to go is Lino's Market In Durham, Ct.   Lino's is the  place to go for all your deli, meat, catering, and specialty food needs.  Lino's also has the fantastic prepared food, soups, and the BEST chicken cutlet sandwiches you will have ever eaten.  Lino's Market In Durham, Ct. opened in 1994 at 472 Main Street in Durham, Ct. by Pasqualino Aparo (Lino) an American Italian and his family, and it is not unusual to see Lino at the stove doing much of the cooking. From the outside Lino's Market In Durham, Ct. may not seem like much, but OH how looks can be deceiving.  Once you step inside you will be treated to one of the best deli's that I have ever been to.  Everything is cooked fresh daily by Lino, and staff.  Everything is great there but my ... 07/27/2014

  The 2014 Durham Farmers Market are underway and will be held again this year on  every Thursday in May - September in front of the Durham Town Hall, and across from the Durham Post Office on Main Street in Durham, CT.  It is held right on the Durham Green, and there is ample parking. One of my favorite things about Summer is all of the Farmers Markets in the area, and the Durham Farmers Market is one of the better ones in my area.  The Durham Farmers Market offers up a variety of local grown fruits and vegetables, as well as home made baked goods. It is impossible to go to the Durham Farmers Market and not purchase more than originally planned, because everything their just looks so good. I would encourage all those in the area to stop by the 2014 Durham Farmers Market, and to bring ... 05/31/2014

   School Craft Fairs are a excellent way to show support for local schools, and this Saturday is an opportunity to do just that by stopping by the Conginchaug Regional High School Holiday Craft Fair.  School Craft Fairs are also a great way to find Christmas gifts for those hard to buy for people. I still remember when my two sons were in school, my wife and I would spend our day helping to set up, man a booth, and then help take down things at the end of the day.  It was a lot of work, but it never seemed like work, it was fun.  Now we get to just go and enjoy the Craft Fairs we use to assist at. If you are near Conginchaug Regional High School in Durham, CT. on Saturday stop in, and support the kids with even a Small purchase.  You will not only be supporting the kids, but feeling go... 10/29/2013

The 2013 Durham Farmers Market is held every Thursday in May - September in front of the Durham Town Hall, and across from the Durham Post Office on Main Street in Durham, CT.  It is held right on the Durham Green, and there is ample parking. The Durham Farmers Market offers up a variety of local grown fruits and vegetables, as well as home made baked goods.  There is also a Storyteller present to share a ready from favorite children's books.  On this day CL&P had a booth set up to share ways of how to conserve energy, and offer Home Energy Saving Audits.  I showed up to basically see what the Durham Farmers Market had to offer, and wound up spending more money than I intended to, because everything looked so good. I would encourage all those in the area to stop by the 2013 Durham Farm... 07/24/2013

Boy Scouts Troop 270 Baked Bean Supper Fundraiser on Friday, July 26, at 6 p.m.  I have written a number of blogs in the past about the Boy Scouts, because they are an organization that is important to me.  Both of my sons are Eagle Scouts, and they obtained many skills during the years that they participated with our local Troop in Middletown, CT., which have helped them to grow into the men they are today. If you happen to be in the Durham, CT. area, on Friday, July 26, at 6 p.m at the corner of Main St and Rt 68, stop in, have a meal, and at the same time assist an organization that is well worth your support.  It is only $8 per person, or $28 for a hold family, and that is a pretty cheap night out these days.   ****************************************************  Info about the au... 07/23/2013

The American Red Cross is always in need of blood, and hold several Blood Drives in the area throughout the year. The next Blood Drive will be at the Notre Dame Church, Durham, CT to try to replenish their blood, supply.  If you have donated blood past, this is another opportunity to do so again, and if you have never donated blood before, this is a good opportunity to do so for the first time. Notre Dame Church 272 Main Street Durham, CT 06422Phone (860) 349-3058January 23, 2013From 12:30 pm to 5:45 pm *******************************************************************************  Info about the author: George Souto is a Loan Officer who can assist you with all your FHA, CHFA, and Conventional mortgage needs in Connecticut. George resides in Middlesex County which includes Middletown... 01/16/2013

Boy Scout Troop 270 is doing their Annual Christmass Tree Pick-Up In Durham, Middlefield, & Rockfall, Connecticut to raise money for their Troop.  This is a great opportunity to dispose of your Christmas Tree after the Holidays, and help a very worthy organization. Boy Scout Troop 270 has three different dates that they will be doing the Christmas Tree Pick-Up In Durham, Middlefield, & Rockfall, Connecticut   December 29, or January 2, and 12.  All anyone in Durham, Middlefield, and Rockfall, Connecticut needs to do to have Boy Scout Troop 270 pick-up their Christmas Tree is to e-mail the Troop at troop270durhamct@aol.com. Boy Scout Troop 270 does not have a set fee for their Annual Christmas Tree Pick-Up In Durham, Middlefield, & Rockfall, Connecticut, but a monetary donation would be ... 12/27/2012

  This was Durham Fair Weekend and as always rain or shine the Durham Fair draws a large crowd.  In the case of this weekend it was kind of half rain and half sun shine, which is typical for the Durham Fair. This year's Durham Fair was packed with activities for the whole family.  There was food, rides, exhibits, animal pulls, and the entertainment was excellent with Kenny Rogers performing Friday night and Kelly Pickler Saturday night. The Durham Fair was started in 1916, and is now the largest agricultural fair in Connecticut.  Through the years the Durham Fair has contributed in many ways to the Durham communinity, such as: Awarded over $500,000 in academic scholarships since 1966? Made charitable donations totaling over $50,000 since 1996? Made repairs to the Durham Library and maj... 09/30/2012

93rd Annual Durham Fair is Fast Approaching! The crown jewel of Connecticut's agricultural fairs, The Durham Fair, turns 93 this year and shows no signs of slowing down! Founded in 1916, this is the largest agricultural fair held in Connecticut, and is also the largest fair in North America to operate without a paid manager or staff; all the workers are volunteers from various organizations, including schools, churches, and civic groups, as well as members of the Durham Agricultural Fair Association. Festivities kick off on September 27th at 4 PM, with a Demolition Derby scheduled for 7:30 that evening. Other planned activities include truck and tractor pulls, pie eating contests, kid’s races, various instructional events, and lots of livestock on display, plus some great live entertain... 09/13/2012

  Both of my sons are Eagle Scouts so when I see a local Boy Scout Troop holding an event I try to support it.  Yesterday on my through Durham, CT I saw the above sign announcing Boy Scouts Troop 270 Durham Ct Fundraiser this coming weekend, and it quickly caught my eye.  The Boy Scouts of America is a great organization that helps our young boys and men learn skills that will assist them throughout their lives.  The Boy Scouts of America thought my two sons leadership, and survival skill that will equipped them to handle situations that they will face throughout their lives.  The Boy Scouts of America teach our young men what it is to be a citizen and the duties that we need to fulfill as citizens.  The Boy Scouts of America teach our young men to be respectful of others as well as th... 08/22/2012

  The 4-H Fair is going to be held at the Durham Fair Grounds this coming weekend.  This is a great opportunity for the whole family to do something together. I don't know if you have ever been to a 4-H Fair, but there is something of interest for everyone in the family. I don't think that people think of agriculture when they think of Connecticut, but truth be know Connecticut has a number of farms throughout the state, and Middlesex County has many more than people may be aware of.  I live in an area of Middletown that is known as South Farms, and within walking distance of my house there are at least four working farms. Some of the events and things to do at the 4-H Fair this year include: Several Farm Animals Art Displays Tractor and Animal Pulls Kids Barn Face Painting Magicians F... 08/02/2012

  It is never to early to start making plans for the next Middlesex Chamber Of Commerce Business After Work, and the next one will be at one of my favorite places, Lyman Orchards.  Lyman Orchards has several acres of different kinds and variety of fruit.  At Lyman Orchards you can either pick your own or visit their fantastic store. There you will not only be able to purchase amazing fresh fruit, but you will also find equally amazing goodies that are bake at the store.  I can not mention there baked goods without highlighting their pies that are out of this world.  Lyman Orchards also has an excellent golf course adjacent to the orchards, and the Business After Work is going to be at their new Golf Center.  This will be my first opportunity to visit their new Golf Center, so I am look... 06/21/2012

  This is the weekend that the residence around here wait for all year long.  It is Durham Fair Weekend, and both young and old will flock to the fair grounds in Durham Connecticut all weekend long.  The Durham Fair Weekend tends to be a wet weekend, and the weather forecast was for rain this weekend.  But so far so good, even though we have had a few showers, the sun has been out as well.  Today looks to be a great day for those who are planing to go to the fair.  The hours are: OPERATING HOURS Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday: 9:00am - 10:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 11:00pm Sunday: 9:00am - 7:00pm The Durham Fair started on August 2, 1916, and has grown to the largest agricultural fair in Connecticut.  People look forward to the fair for several reasons, great food, rides, exhibits, ani... 09/24/2011