The 8th Annual Japan Summer Festival will be held on Sunday, June 4th at Blue Back Square, 12:00-5:00 PM. The festival features Japanese Swordsmanship, calligraphy, origami, a powerful drumming performance by Ame No Ato of Montreal and much more. conta.cc/3qgEnkK

Please take our Electric Vehicle Servicing Equipment survey to help us prioritize what’s important to West Hartford residents, employees, students, and visitors. Click here to get started: bit.ly/EVSE-Survey conta.cc/3qt4PHT conta.cc/3WXiALh

The Town will hold a public information meeting about its plan to replace drainage culverts under and along Trout Brook Dr., between Lawler Rd. and Asylum Ave., to reduce flooding in that area, on Wednesday, June 14, 6-8PM at Town Hall, Room 400. https:// conta.cc/3Nq1C5j

Safely shred your confidential papers at our free residential paper shredding event on Saturday, June 10, 9AM-12PM near the Public Works facility on Oakwood Ave. For more details, go to conta.cc/45INRFI

Air quality conditions are currently deemed “unhealthy” in Connecticut, now through Thursday, June 8. Take steps to protect yourself. conta.cc/3MS9tHb

Join us on Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30PM at First Church as we celebrate Gertrude Blanks’ contributions to the community by keeping storytelling alive. westhartford.librarymarket.com/event/gertrude… conta.cc/43ObWJt

Join us tonight at 6PM for a live performance by Latanya Farrell to kick-off the Blue Back Square Summer Concert Series! conta.cc/44cijXm

Attention Fantasy and Gaming Fans! BookWyrm Fest is coming to West Hartford on Saturday, July 8, 12-4PM. Learn more: conta.cc/3Jpn5IR conta.cc/3NjKug7

Tell us about your parking experience in West Hartford Center. Take our Survey! conta.cc/42VgQnf

Looking for something fun to do on a hot summer day? Cool off at one of the town pools which are now open for the season. For hours of operation, location and fees, go to conta.cc/3NH14bg. conta.cc/3PpgQJ5

Summer is a tough time for many of families. The West Hartford Food Pantry could use extra food to help those in need. conta.cc/3pibjcJ

The public is invited to come out and watch artists transform the outdoor dining barriers into beautiful murals on Saturday, July 1 on LaSalle Road, Farmington Ave. and Memorial Road. The roads will be closed from 6AM to 2PM while artists are at work. conta.cc/3NtGrOu

Municipal facilities, including Town Hall, libraries, community centers, senior centers, Recycling Center and camp programs are closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. Trash pick-up will be delayed by one day after July 4th holiday. http conta.cc/434igvJ

The Pneumococcal Vaccine is available for individuals age 65 and older who have not received any previous pneumococcal conjugate vaccinations. The Health District offers this vaccine by appointment at its office in Bloomfield. Call 860-561-7900. conta.cc/445zrOE

DEEP and DPH about unhealthy air quality levels for today. conta.cc/44tHpBd

The public is invited to Connecticut Department of Transportation Virtual Public Information Meeting regarding Intersection Improvements at Bishop's Corner on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 7:00PM. Registration is requir

FW: Heavy rain is forecasted for Sunday. Prepare now to prevent flooding in your home and property. Learn more here: conta.cc/3pSjrks

In its 47th season, the West Hartford Summer Arts Festival is excited to return to the stage, live and in person, to present "Into the Woods"! Performances will be held at Hall High School on July 27, 28, 29. Tickets: westhartfordsaf.com conta.cc/44wcG6H

As of July 1, 2023, West Hartford Public Library no longer charges overdue fines for most library materials. conta.cc/3PYuHWT conta.cc/3XWZNQF

We have just watched one of the greatest teams in the history of college basketball. And this comes the year after the same program won six tournament games by an average of 20 points. UConn. Basketball Capital of the World.