The club also recently held its annual sale, featuring tools, plants, lawn furniture and ornaments, pots and other goods, and participated in the annual Arbor Day event at Kent Center School. Ongoing activities include maintenance of the planters at the Civil War Monument, making sure there are American flags on patriotic holidays; holiday decorations around town and decorative arrangements for people in need; maintenance of the gardens at the town hall flag pole, the Swift House, the town Green and at the "Welcome to Kent" signs.

The New Milford Public Library on Main Street will offer a free workshop about the Women's Business Development Council June 19 at 6:30 p.m. The nonprofit organization provides resources for business, financial and personal development. Registration is required by calling 203-925-0686 or visiting www.ctwbdc.org.

Both were sports educators, her father at Kent School for 38 years and her brother most recently at Canterbury School until his death in 2012. The brushed stainless steel bar was designed by South Kent metalsmith Peter Kiriles, as was the layout and center divider with its glass-boxed partitions and Circle K on wood. Gowan, who prefers the "Zen atmosphere" of cooking in her kitchen at home, leaves meal preparation at Kingsley Tavern to chef Charles Dietrich. [...] along with dishes like the stuffed mushroom inari pockets, we've kept meat loaf and mac and cheese. Friday, Saturday and Sunday brunch offerings include huevos rancheros for $14 and baked stuffed French toast for $13. Draft beer choices are rotated, wines are restaurant exclusive labels, and top-of-the line liquors stock the bar.

Offerings will include a farmers market, a folk festival, numerous business, service providers and nonprofit booths, activities at several businesses and food.

The long plastic vase slips easily into any patio table umbrella hole, allowing for the display of beautiful floral arrangements without the view obstructing and table cluttering affect typically caused by standard table vases. The NoBrella is a perfect solution," said Kazyaka, "for consumer home patios, restaurant owners with outside seating, and outdoor cafes and taverns that have patio tables where the umbrella has been removed.