Little Free Library at Silver Lane School
Silver Lane School has a Little Free Library for your use! Take one and leave one:) Visit the library today it has been fully stocked with great books for children all ages. !5 Mercer Ave, East Hartford.
UBER Pilot Program for East Hartford Families-
Are you in need of food or clothing? The Bridge Uber Pilot Program is a free program for East Hartford Families. Households get a ride or take the bus to The Bridge at 400 Chapel Road Unit 1J in South Windsor. The Bridge provides food, clothing, and case management. At the end of the appointment an Uber is called to bring the family home. No paperwork or identification required. Unfortunately, no Spanish interpreters are available at The Bridge. Please bring assistance if needed. East Hartford Families call The Bridge (860)372-4141 to set up an appointment. Find a ride or take the bus to 400 Chapel Road Unit 1J in South Windsor. Based on family size, openly select groceries and clothing. The Bridge will call you an Uber to bring you and your groceries home.
East Hartford Invites Residents to Create a Holiday Lights Map, Spread Holiday Cheer
There are many beautifully decorated homes in East Hartford, and we want to showcase them for all to enjoy this holiday season! We know that many of our residents are looking forward to seeing festive decorations and twinkling lights, and taking a drive to view the holiday lights is a wonderful way to experience the magic of the season in a safe and socially distanced way. If you live in East Hartford, love to decorate for the holidays and would like to be listed on the map, we invite you to upload of photo of your home (in all its lighted and decorated glory) and include your address on our interactive map here.
*CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE*
To include your street, click on the map, type in your address in the search bar and click “ok.” Once submitted, your location will be added automatically to our map of participating homes. We ask that participants who put their locations on the map, keep their lights on and decorations out every evening through at least December 25, 2020. One participating house will be chosen at random for a Parks and Recreation prize pack on December 23rd. The winner will be announced on the Parks and Recreation Facebook Page. Those interested in viewing the participating homes will be able to access a map of registered locations here.
*VIEW THE MAP OF LIGHTS HERE*
For more information please visit www.easthartfordct.gov or call Parks and Recreation at 860-291-7160.
Hartford Foundation
Scholarship directory for 2- and 4-year college, university, graduate & vocational schools. The Hartford Foundation just released their Scholarship Directory for 20-21. Please look through this resource with your family – maybe one of the opportunities applies to a student in YOUR house!
CLICK HERE
East Hartford Small Business Support Contest
East Hartford has created an “East Hartford Shops” contest encouraging residents to support local businesses. Starting today, up to 12 contestants will win $50 gift cards to local retailers or restaurants. Participants may enter by providing proof of purchase from an East Hartford retailer or restaurant, excluding grocery and convenience stores, worth at least $10. The contest will run over four weeks, with three winners selected each week, and participants may enter once per week.
To enter, submit a receipt or proof of a purchase at this link. The holidays are a great opportunity to shop and dine locally, including through socially distant curbside pickup, takeout and online ordering, and this contest reinforces the importance of local businesses in keeping our region strong. |
