Have a Great School Year, Happy Labor Day, Avon History Museum Grand Opening

August 28, 2025



 

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Dear Neighbor,

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and I could hear the cheers of parents and a few tears from the kids as school started this week. I truly hope students and teachers have a wonderful year.
 
Avon's History Museum is hosting its grand opening on Monday, September 1st. Check out the information in the graphic below for their ice cream social and games for all ages.
 
Exciting news for our Indian Community as the holiday Diwali was signed into law this week as an official state holiday in Connecticut. Diwali is the "Festival of Lights" and is a multi-day celebration for Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. While celebrations vary by region, they include lighting lamps, feasting, and exchanging gifts among other things.
 
Senator Honig and I had a great meeting today with All Work CT. Their focus is on acting as a concierge for businesses to learn how they can both support and employ the disability community. More on that in the section below.
 
Finally, I hope you are enjoying these last weeks of summer and that you have a safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend.
 
Have a good week,

Eleni

To All Students, Teachers, and Parents in Avon and Canton
 

Happy Labor Day

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the dedication and resilience of workers everywhere.
Thank you for all you do to keep our communities moving forward!
 

Avon History Museum Grand Opening on Monday

You're invited to attend the grand opening of the Avon History Museum on Monday, from noon to 3 p.m. Check out this family-friendly event. See more details on the flyer below.
 

A Great Meeting with All Work CT 

Senator Honig and I had an uplifting meeting today with All Work CT at Beanz & Co. in Avon. Ron Perine and Angela Martin of Mintz + Hoke shared their mission and their goals of connecting many more businesses to inclusive employment.

You can learn more at their website HERE. If you have a business that would like to learn more about the possibilities of including people with disabilities in your workplace, I highly recommend reaching out to them.
 

A CT Holiday: Diwali

Signed this week, SB1519 makes Diwali, one of India's most widely celebrated holidays, an official state holiday in Connecticut!
 

Sip & Celebrate Climate Action on September 9th
 

I hope you can join me for Sip & Celebrate Climate Action at BeanZ & Co. Cafe, 11 East Main Street in Old Avon Village. We can talk about the legislation we passed regarding the environment, and what you're looking forward to in the future.

Please click on the image below to register for this event.

I hope to see you there!
 

Addressing Medical Debt

Connecticut became the first state to help over 120,000 residents pay off medical debt - but many of us are just one car accident, one cancer diagnosis, one house fire, or one chronic disease away from crushing medical debt.

Even if we haven’t personally experienced medical debt, it looms over us and threatens our peace of mind because it’s usually unplanned, unpredictable, unavoidable, and unaffordable. There are steps health care consumers can take to reduce or eliminate medical debt. Please click on the button below to learn more.
 
Ways to Reduce or Eliminate Medical Debt 
 

Opportunity Awaits: Become a Volunteer Reader

The 2025–2026 school year is just around the corner, and the United Way is looking for passionate individuals to join United Way Readers.

Just 60 minutes a week can change a child’s life. By volunteering, you’ll help young readers:

  • Build confidence
  • Strengthen reading skills
  • Discover the joy of books
  • Unlock a lifetime of opportunities

Help a child thrive — one page at a time. Click here to sign up.

Sincerely,

Eleni Kavros DeGraw
State Representative

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