☕️ Vernon’s eco-chic Radial Coffee Co. is brewing up location #3 - opening next month at 12 Goose Lane in Tolland with zero-emission roasts, a wraparound porch, and zero drive-thru vibes.

🎬 Mansfield Drive-In at 228 Stafford Rd will flick on its giant screens every single night this summer, serving up classic car-side popcorn and double features under the stars.

As the child of two music teacher parents, I’m going to promote the arts as much as I can. That’s why this week’s Hive Pick is Make Music Day in Hebron on Saturday 6/21 starting at 10am and ending at 8:30pm, thrown by The Town Center Project.

From solo acoustic acts, to full bands, all along Main St is going to be filled with musical goodness. There are ten different venues where people will be performing throughout the day (you can find the schedule here).

If you want to get in on some action, they’re holding an “air band” competition and an Impersonation Parade (dress as your favorite music artist). If you love live music, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

SATURDAY 6/21

Bolton | Yankee Street Fair | 11am-4pm - Swing by the Bolton Green for games, face painting, food, pony rides, a petting zoo, a bounce house, a dunk tank, competitive eating, and a Chili Cookoff Contest! Think your chili has what it takes to take the crown? You can register here.

Vernon | Tribute Bands | 3-9pm $ - The Rocking Horse (57 Hartford Tpke) is holding a day of music, featuring tribute bands for 90’s greats like: Alanis Morissette, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and the Foo Fighters. Tix

Bolton Notch is where Connecticut geology goes full rockstar. Formed over 300 million years ago by shifting tectonic plates and later sculpted by glaciers, this dramatic pass cuts through the eastern highlands like nature’s version of a shortcut. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples used it as a key footpath connecting the Connecticut River Valley with the Thames River basin - basically, Connecticut’s original highway system.

By the 1800s, the notch was booming with wheels, rails, and tolls. The Hartford and Providence Turnpike passed right through, offering a smoother (and tollable) route between major towns. Then, in the 1870s, the New York & New England Railroad blasted a 535-foot tunnel through the rock. That tunnel’s still there, abandoned but totally walkable, and it’s one of the coolest historic remnants you’ll find in the woods.

Today, Bolton Notch State Park spans 95 rugged acres and connects directly to the Hop River State Park Trail and the East Coast Greenway.

Andover | Caregiver Support Group | 7pm - Taking care of someone is one of the hardest things to do. Join a support group at Andover Public Library (355 Rt 6), for people going through similar situations.

Rockville | Music & Movement | 10-10:30am - Get those little ones moving and grooving at this class for toddlers and preschoolers at Rockville Public Library (52 Union St).

Vernon | Networking Social | 5-7pm - Meet fellow professionals at a networking event at The Artistic Avenue (500 Talcottville Rd). More details

Hebron | Om in the Garden | 9:15-10:15am $ - Enjoy an all-level yoga class in the gardens at Gilead Church (672 Gilead St). Call/text Jen at (860) 531-2217.

Stafford Springs | Learn About Tarot | 5-7pm - Interested in Tarot, or a seasoned veteran with the cards? Let’s Get Wired (64 Main St) is holding a gathering where all can learn for free!

Columbia | Yoga in the Vines | 6-8pm $ - Get your sun salutations on at Heartstone Winery (474 Rt 87) with a yoga class in the vineyard. Feel free to stick around after and grab a glass of wine. Message for more details

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Summer Concerts on the Square - Storrs | THE VICES | 6:30-8pm

Amston | Elements Retreat Weekend | 1:30pm $ - Awaken your inner goddess at a transformative women’s gathering celebrating the summer solstice. More info

Ellington | Sound Meditation Concert | 7-8:30pm - Take a sound bath at the American Karate Center (175 West Rd). Tix

Ellington | Wheelchair Tennis Camp | 9am $ - Ellington Racquet Club (55 Lower Butcher Rd) is holding a three-day camp for wheelchair bound tennis players. Register

Vernon | Upcycled Tie Stool Class | 4-8pm $ - Learn how to make a stool out of old ties at Arts Center East (709 Hartford Tpke). Deets

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Rocking Horse - Vernon | AMPED | 9pm
⬢ Joannas - Somers | Mischief | 6:30-9:30pm
⬢ Blackledge Country Club - Hebron | Tino & Malone | 6:30-9:30pm
⬢ Greenleaf Cafe - Hebron | Brother Earl | 8:30pm
⬢ Storrs Community Church - Coventry | Zikina | 7pm
⬢ Cassidy Hill - Coventry | Judy & Mark | 6-8pm
⬢ Bidwell Tavern - Coventry | Gene Donaldson and the Stingrays | 8:30-11:30pm

Bolton | Freedom Fund Luncheon | 12-3pm $ - The Windham NAACP is holding their annual celebration of community commitment and civil rights at Georgina’s Restaurant (275 Boston Tpke). More info

Bolton | Native Plants/Pollinators Seminar | 10-11am - Learn about native plants and pollinators from Chris Valley at Cropley’s Garden Center (1262 Boston Tpke).

Columbia | Stained Glass Stake | 11am-2pm $ - Learn about stained glass and make your own butterfly garden stake with Dawn Bailey at The Main Moose (94 Rt 66). There are also classes on 6/22 as well. Register

Ellington | Herb Farmers Market | 9am-12pm - Herbs are the star of this week’s farmer market at Ellington High School (72 Maple St).

Somers | Open Barn & Craft | 9am-12pm $ - The Story Barn (952 Main St) is inviting families for a hand-painted lantern project, story times, an outdoor scavenger hunt, and free snacks!

Stafford Springs | Maverickstrong Benefit | 9:30am $ - Stafford Fish & Game (52 Rockwell Rd) is holding a motorcycle run/benefit for 7 year-old Maverick, who is courageously battling leukemia. For more information, contact Trish at (860) 202-6593.

Storrs | Farmers Market | 3-5pm - Your friendly weekly reminder about the Storrs Farmer Market (4 S Eagleville Rd).

Vernon | Wishes On Wheels FUNdraiser | 12pm - Help support Make a Wish at Rocking Horse (57 Hartford Tpke) with a day of music, comedians, food/drink specials, and activities for littles.

Willington | Gravel Ride | 9am-12pm - Go for a not-so-relaxing ride starting at The Bike Shop (14 Tolland Tpke). Event is weather permitting.

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Yankee Street Fair - Bolton | Modern Vintage Acoustic Duo | 12-2pm
⬢ The Spot - Tolland | Carrie & Josh | 6pm
⬢ Sonny’s Place - Somers | Just Like Fire Acoustic | 1-4pm
⬢ Worthington Vineyards - Somers | KT Lay | 12-3pm
⬢ Bond 124 - Somers | Baird Souls | 7:30pm
⬢ Four Seasons By the Lake | Wooden Horse/Cold Train | 1pm $
⬢ Main Moose - Columbia | Karaoke | 4:30-7:30pm
⬢ Hops 44 - Storrs | Peet Trio | 6pm

Coventry | Weaving Kitchen Tool Set Class | 10 AM–1 PM $ - Learn to weave a kitchen tool set (spoon, spreader, or spatula) with artist Sue Muldoon at Nathan Hale Homestead (2299 South St). No experience needed—just bring some curiosity and walk out with a handmade creation. Tix

Coventry | Berry Farmers Market | 10am - This weeks theme is “Berry Jubilee”. Take advantage of prime strawberry season!

Hebron | Juneteenth Celebration | 10am-2pm - The Coalition on Diversity & Equity is teaming with the town of Hebron, the Peters family, and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (30 Church St) for a multi-faceted celebration of black freedom and culture.

Hebron | June Pack Hike | 10am - Bring your furry friend for a pack hike (must be good with other dogs) at Gay City State Park (435 North St). There will be a scavenger hunt along the way.

Tolland | Bloom Into Balance | 1-3pm $ - Get in tune with flower essences at Resonance Healing Arts (60 Hartford Tpke). Listen to a plant (actually a real thing) and get a deeper connection with nature. Tix

Tolland | Celebration Fundraiser | 10am-1pm -Bandit’s Place Rescue (59 Tolland Grn) is holding a Boot Stompin Celebration, with a live country band (Heartland), food trucks, animals, exhibits, and vendors. Come support a wonderful animal rescue! Awards for cowboy attire.

Union | Snowmobile Waterskip | 10am-5pm $ - Watch some snowmobiles fly across the water at Nipmuck Trail Riders Snowmobile Club (477 Buckley Hwy). Happening rain or shine, kids under 12 get in free.

Vernon | Pride Night | 7pm - Spare Time (350 Talcottville Rd) is holding an evening celebrating love, community, and free fun!

Vernon | Sunday Fun-Day | 10am-2pm - Strong Family Farm (274 West St) is hosting a day of learning and fun on the farm. Bring the little ones to have questions answered and meet some donkey’s!

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Sonny’s Place - Somers | DriveTime | 3-6pm
⬢ Cedar Knob Restaurant - Somers | Baird Souls | 5pm
⬢ Mill Pond Country Store - Stafford Springs | Wavelengthband | 2-4pm

Columbia | Artist Showcase | 8am - The Columbia Arts Council is showcasing the art work of Lori Baker at Beckish Senior Center (188 Rt 66).