Good morning Tolland County Swarm! Today is Tuesday 2/10, and you’re going to notice a little change to the Bee Line Events. Since I tend to talk (or type) a little too much, the newsletter has been getting cut off for a bunch of you, so I’m shortening up the descriptions, and adding to the mystique of the event (which you can dispel by clicking on the link). There is another reason, but that will be announced some time in the near future. In the meantime, let’s see what Tolland County has going this week.
In Today’s Tolland County Buzz:
Where To Buy Your Flowers
Buzz & Tell
Galentine’s Day Brunch
29 Events
Let’s dive in!
-Tyler DiGiovanni
SHOP LOCAL
Skip the sad grocery store bouquet and hit a local florist this week, your flowers will actually look like someone tried. Valentine’s Day is coming, so fellas treat your lady, ladies treat yourself, or grab a “just because” bunch that makes your kitchen feel expensive. Bonus: buying local keeps our small shops buzzing and your arrangement won’t die in 36 hours.
Wildflowers of Tolland: A charming boutique shop in the town center specializing in artistic, custom designs and daily local delivery.
Michelle's Florals: This long-standing Vernon staple is known for high-quality, florist-designed arrangements and reliable same-day service.
Colonial Flower Shoppe: Located in Somers, this family-run business offers a wide range of seasonal blooms along with chocolates and plush gifts.
Rooted Dreams Floral & Design Company: A woman-owned Mansfield studio focusing on lush, seasonal arrangements sourced from local Connecticut flower farms.
Floral & Gifts of OWC Too!: Provides handcrafted, professional floral arrangements and same-day delivery for any occasion in the Vernon Rockville area.
Would you enter your dog in Mutt Madness this March (March Madness, but for pups)?
BUZZ & TELL
🐶Adopt-a-pal: Meet Luckie, a 57-lb doodle with a big goofy grin who’s still all joy after losing his home in a fire. He’s 1 year old, loves attention, will instantly roll over for belly rubs, and already knows sit and paw plus he walks nicely on a leash.
🏡House of the week: This dream house is a 7,283 sq ft custom beast with 5 beds, 6 baths, sitting on 4.13 private acres in a gated community. It’s got unobstructed 180-degree sunset views and enough fireplaces to make winter feel like a rom-com. Get your wallet ready.
🐦Sighting of the week: Had a tufted titmouse posted up at the window feeder like it paid rent, bold little guy, zero fear, full main-character energy.
🔭Sky report: Jupiter is the main character this week, bright in the evening sky, easy to spot even from your driveway. Orion, Taurus, and Gemini are still putting on a winter flex overhead, and the Moon is waning toward a Feb 17 new moon, so nights get darker as the week goes on. No major meteor peak, but you can still catch a few shooting stars, especially later at night if you ditch the porch light.
DINNER CLUB
Dinner Club is back Feb 19 at 6pm, and if your winter social life has been a little too “me, my couch, and my group chat,” this is your sign. We’ll match you with a table that fits your vibe, and by dessert you’ll be doing that thing where you’re like, “wait… how have I not met these people yet?” Grab your spot now!
BUZZ BULLETIN
Got a grand opening, a big event, a hiring push, or a local service you’re trying to get on people’s radar? Throw it in Tolland County Buzz and we’ll put it in front of thousands of locals who don’t just scroll, they actually go.
CONN-OPOLY: Connecticut in a box: inside jokes, real landmarks, and the kind of hometown nostalgia that turns “one round” into “wait, it’s midnight?” Grab a copy for your next get-together or gift it to a proud Nutmegger, because nothing bonds people faster than arguing over Hartford traffic and who really owns the shoreline. Get yours now.
Ellington Historical Society: Now accepting vendors for its Vintage & Antique Market on Saturday, May 2 at the Nellie McKnight Museum (70 Main St.). The market runs 8am–2pm. Spaces are 20’x20’ outdoor plots for $40 and they’ll take antiques, vintage goods, and unique collectibles. Spots are limited. Apply
Word Scramble: Answer at bottom of newsletter.
FEATURED EVENT🐝
Grab your crew and do Galentine’s the correct way: brunch first, chaos later. Galentine’s Day Brunch is happening Feb 15 (10am–12pm) at Hops 44 in Storrs, and your ticket comes with an appetizer + entrée plus your choice of a Bloody Mary or premium mimosa.
Have an event or business you want to feature? Get in touch!
BEE LINE EVENTS
TUESDAY (2/10)
Mansfield Center | Slow Jam Fiddle Tunes | 7pm - Relaxed weekly circle, easy tempo, learn tunes together. Bring an instrument.
Storrs | Tango Tuesdays with Tango Huskies | 6pm - Swing your hips, learn the twist, then hit the practilonga to practice and dance. More
WEDNESDAY (2/11)
Hebron | Black History in Connecticut: Artifacts | 6:30pm - Tour powerful CT artifacts, photos, costumes, and Civil Rights history at Douglas Library.
Tolland | Valentine Market Collab | 7pm - Shop local vendors on the green. Shop Local
TRIVIA
Bond 124 - Somers | 7-8:30pm
THURSDAY (2/12)
Somers | Attracting Love Candle Making | 7:30pm ($) - Create Valentine candles with personal meaning. More Info
Willington | Paint & Sip Night | 6pm - Paint between the lines and bring home something divine. Deets
FRIDAY (2/13)
Storrs | Artist Talk: I Fly to You | 3pm - Monica Bock on sculpture and ceramic art. More
LIVE MUSIC
⬢ Joanna’s - Somers | Cover 2 Cover | 6:30pm
⬢ Rocking Horse - Vernon | BackStage Pass | 8:30pm
TRIVIA
Cassidy Hill - Coventry | 6:30pm
Worthington Vineyard - Somers | 6pm
SATURDAY (2/14)
Bolton | Valentines Day Dinner Dance | 6:30-11pm | ($) - Wine, dine, and dance at Villa Louisa. For reservations call: 860-646-3161 More
Columbia | Valentines Day Celebration | 7pm | ($) - Romance and wine at Heartstone Winery. Love is in the air
Coventry | Galentines for Good Fundraiser | 8pm ($) - Fundraiser at Lakeview Restaurant. Info
Ellington | Hot for Harley | 10pm - Valentine evening Harley event. More
Ellington | Valentines Relationship Readings | 6pm ($) - Psychic readings for couples. Info
Mansfield | Living Black History | 2pm - Witness Stones Project honors Tuskegee Airman.
Somers | Anything Chocolate Bake Sale | 9:30am-1pm - Chocolate goodies for sale at Somers Congregational Church.
Somers | Soup and Bake Sale | 10am-12pm - Get your fill of soup and baked goods at Congregational Church of Somersville.
Somers | Women at the Well | 7:30pm ($) - Women's gathering at The Well House. Link
Stafford Springs | Artist Showcase with Lights and Darks | 7pm - Local artists at the cidery. Support Local
Storrs | Preston Trombly: Music for Your Eyes | 10am-4pm - Art exhibit at Jorgensen Gallery. More Deets
Storrs | The Seven Wonders: Fleetwood Mac Tribute | 8pm | ($) - Full tribute concert at Jorgensen. Jam Out
Storrs | Valentines Couples Massage Workshop | 7pm ($) - Learn relaxation techniques together. Bond With Your SO
Vernon | Wellness Saturday | 11am-3pm - Check out some holistic approaches to wellness. Info
LIVE MUSIC
⬢ Joanna’s - Somers | Aquanett | 8pm
⬢ Rocking Horse - Vernon | CobbleStone Road | 7pm
TRIVIA
Stafford Cidery - Stafford | 7:30pm
SUNDAY (2/15)
Bolton | DAYTONA 500 PARTY | 3pm - Engines roar, beers pour and FREE buffet from 2-6pm at Three Js Cafe. Watch the big race together.
Columbia | Valentines Day Celebration | 6-9pm | ($) - Romance and vino at Heartstone Winery. More
Hebron | Historical Society Open House | 12-3pm - Check out the restored Old Town Hall and home to the Hebron Historical Society.
Mansfield | Encounters with the Collection: Exploring America at 250 | 2-3pm - Curator-led stroll unpacking what “American” really means at the Benton Museum, classics to contemporary. Register
Mansfield | Living Black History | 2pm - Hear the untold story of a local Tuskegee Airman at Mansfield Public Library
Somers | Valentine’s Pairing Dinner | 6pm ($) - Three-Course pairing menu in a beautiful venue. Deets
Tolland | Mardi Gras Sunday | 11am - Beads, beats, good times and music from the Funky Dawgs on the green.
LIVE MUSIC
⬢ Four Seasons by the Lake - Stafford | Kevin Howard | 2pm
⬢ Joanna’s - Somers | Jim Blanch and Boot Hill | 5-8pm
MONDAY (2/16)
Coventry | Sunday Matinee - GLORY | 3pm - Free screening for Black History Month at Booth & Dimock library. Tissues recommended.
SCRAMBLE ANSWER: BREAD AND MILK STREET
That’s it for this week’s Tolland County Buzz. If you got something out of it, please share it with someone who is always looking for something romantic to do this weekend!
See ya next week,
Tyler
