As we spring ahead this week and observe St. Patrick’s Day this Thursday, March 17, Mother Nature is reminding us who is really in charge. My brother-in-law, David, has spent the past few days underneath his kitchen table with his wife and 10-month-old baby while his house continues to shake from the aftershocks of the earthquake in Japan. He lives near Tokyo (in Chiba) and they are the lucky ones. Here is the link for the American Red Cross www.redcross.org to see how you can help the victims now, as well as others in need.
These next five days are offering these things in Simsbury and our area:
Monday, March 14 – As you adjust to the time change, think ahead and save by purchasing or renewing your season pass to the pool for this summer. If you purchase before May 31 at www.simsburyrec.com you save $15 and receive five single guest passes for free (a $20 value). The pool is expected to open June 11. For more information call at 860-658-3836.
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Elizabeth Park’s Spring Flower Show in West Hartford is on-going. It is free and the greenhouse is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, March 18. Plants go on sale Saturday, March 19 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Memberships are going fast to Rosedale Farms in Simsbury. Farm fresh, locally grown produce for the summer season $299 for pick up Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays, plus 10 percent off every time you shop (which includes their hand crafted wines). See http://www.rosedale1920.com/farm-membership.html for more information.
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Tuesday, March 15 – The is having “Let’s Gogh Art” from Western Massachusetts, on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 to kindergarten. Listen to Lois Ehlert’s book Planting a Rainbow and decorate a flower pot to take home. Reservation required so call the library at 860-658-7663.
Avon Clock & Lighting, located on 144 Simsbury Road in Avon’s Riverdale Farms is having a St. Patty’s Day sale for 20 percent off store wide. If you lost some lights due to the severe winter weather like we did, they have a good selection. See www.avonclockandlighting.com. They are open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16 – Check out this website for the lowest gas prices in your area in a 72 hour period. Go to http://www.hartfordgasprices.com/GasPriceSearch.aspx and type in your zip code.
holds an open mike night every Wednesday night, hosted by Robert Alan Scalla. Now in its 11th year, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. musicians and fans are welcome. For more information call 860-658-2930, musicians need to sign up to perform.
Thursday, March 17 – Wear green, if you are Irish (or Irish at heart) and celebrate an all you can eat corned beef dinner at the in Simsbury for $9.95. See www.oldwelltavern.com for more information.
Also has fresh baked Irish soda bread for $3.97 (I can’t say if it has the caraway seeds or not) and a chef prepared corned beef dinner (w/carrots, potatoes and green cabbage) for $5.97/lb.
Friday, March 18 – The Kerry Boys are coming to the tonight at 8 p.m. These Irish balladeers have been performing together for more than 20 years and will have you clapping and singing in no time. Programs are free but seating is limited. Call 860-658-7663 to reserve a seat or go to www.simsburylibrary.info. Check out their website here: http://thekerryboys.com/home.html
Text the babysitter and see the new movie rendition of Jane Eyre. It opens March 18 and Yahoo users are rating it an “A”. The trailer can be seen here: http://www.tributemovies.com/trailers/Jane+Eyre/18034 and Bain taithneamh as an deireadh seachtaine! (Gaelic for enjoy the weekend.)
