If you’ve ever wondered what the food at some of Wallingford’s downtown restaurants is like, now is the time to find out! Wallingford Center, Inc. is sponsoring the 5th annual Wallingford Restaurant Hop on May 3rd from 4pm to 8pm. Bring the whole family and sample the specialties of some of the best eateries Wallingford has to offer (including two newcomers), enter the raffle and enjoy some good company, too! Here's how it works: you purchase an entry "bracelet" for $25 ($12 for kids under 12) which will get you into each of the participating restaurants and allow you to sample selected items off their menu. You also receive a raffle ticket for the Grand Prize, which is a $25 gift card to each of the participating restaurants. Now that's a LOT of food! This event serves as a fundraiser ... 05/01/2017

 One of the great things about Spring is some of the early Church Carnivals, ant the first on in this area this Spring is the Church Of The Resurrection Carnival In Wallingford, CT On April 26-29.  These will be four days of fun, good food, and rides.  So treat the kids to some fun in head on over to the Church Of The Resurrection Carnival In Wallingford, CT On April 26-29.    ******************************************************************************  Info about the author: George Souto NMLS# 65149 is a Loan Originator who can assist you with all your #FHA, #CHFA, and #Conventional #mortgage needs in Connecticut. George resides in Middlesex County which includes #Middletown, #Middlefield, #Durham, #Cromwell, #Portland, #Higganum, #Haddam, #East Haddam, #Moodus, #Chester, #Deep River... 04/25/2017

 Everybody loves it when the carnival comes to town!Once again, Wallingford's Church of the Resurrection is sponsoring their annual carnival April 26th through the 29th in the parking lot adjacent to the church. The weather forecast for the four day event is mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain on Wednesday, partly cloudy on Thursday and Friday, and rain again on Saturday, with temps ranging from 67 to 77 degrees. But regardless of the weather, everyone will enjoy the fun, games, rides and great food that always accompanies this much anticipated first carnival of the season!The venue will open nightly at 6pm and features a midway with more things to do than you can shake a stick at! Some of the fun to be had includes games of skill, chance and just plain old luck (NOTE: must be 18 ye... 04/25/2017

 The Quinnipiac Chamber has started registration for the Quinnipiac Chamber 2017 Golf League.  There are only 24 spots available, so all Golfers in the Quinnipiac Chamber who want to join need to do so quickly.The Quinnipiac Chamber 2017 Golf League will start up on May 4, 2017, and meet every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. until August 3th, at the Wallingford Country Club.  Remember only 24 spots available, so register quickly.For more information go to the Quinnipiac Chamber website at  http://quinncham.com or contact Maribel Carrion at the Quinnipiac Chamber (203) 269-9891 or maribel@quinncham.com Quinnipiac Chamber 2017 Golf LeagueWallingford Country Club195 Longhill RoadWallingford, CT 06492Maribel Carrion (203) 269-9891 maribel@quinncham.comhttp://quinncham.com    *************************... 02/19/2017

  It is the time of year for Chamber of Commerces across the state of Connecticut to start the membership drives.  So the Quinnipiac Chamber is starting off their 2017 Quinnipiac Chamber Of Commerce Membership Drive On January 27th. from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. The Quinnipiac Chamber will provide information to those in attendance about the benefits, resources, and opportunities they off their members.  At this first 2017 Quinnipiac Chamber Membership Drive all those in attendance will be treated to a free lunch. Besides learning all about the Quinnipiac Chamber at this initial 2017 Membership Drive those in attendance will get to network with the Chamber members, as well as with other prospective members.  This is an excellent for anyone who wants to learn more about the Quinnipiac Chamber,... 01/23/2017

This weekend marked the start of a great holiday season in Wallingford; the Holiday Stroll was Friday night from 4-9PM and was a huge hit, while the SantaCon and Seasons of Celebration took place on Saturday and met with equal success.This year, a new wrinkle was added to the mix that will showcase the art and ingenuity of our small business people. The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Holiday Window & Outdoor Display Contest from December 1st to the 21st to allow small businesses to dress up their windows for the holidays. Not only will their be a winner chosen who has the best window display, but people strolling up and down the street to participating vendors can win too! How? Like this:Simply visit the participating vendors listed in the graphic below, take a selfie in... 12/06/2016

 One local Craft Fair Wallingford, CT residents will want to attend and support is the East Wallingford, CT Volunteer Fire Department Craft Fair On November 26th. from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The East Wallingford, CT Volunteer Fire Department Craft Fair is also a fundraiser to help raise funds for community programs the East Wallingford Fire Department supports throughout the year.The East Wallingford, CT Volunteer Fire Department Craft Fair will be held at the East Wallingford Fire House located at 2 Kondracki Lane in Wallingford, CT.  The East Wallingford Fire Department is looking for Crafters to sign-up for the Craft Fair.  Those who are interested in participating in the East Wallingford, CT Volunteer Fire Department Craft Fair On November 26th. should contact ewfdcraftfair@gmail.c... 11/20/2016

 If you are a runner, then the Wallingford Kiwanis Turkey Trot Road Race On November 20, 2016 is the event for you.  The Kiwanis Turkey Trot Road Race is just four days before Thanksgiving, and what better way to make more room for some extra turkey than to run off a few pounds.There is a division category for everyone, so no matter the age there is a race for you.Men's & Women'sSenior Golden Master (70+)Golden Master (60-69)Grand Master (50-59)Master (40-49)Sub-Master (30-39)Open (20-29)Teen (13-19)Under 12 Those who want to participate or volunteer for this event need to register online.Click here for Race Registration Form Click here for Sponsorship Registration Form      2015 KIWANIS Turkey Trot Road Race    5 Mile Road Race Sunday, November 20, 2016 *****NEW START TIME - 9:00 A.M.*... 11/18/2016

The next Quinnipiac Chamber Business After Hours On November 15, 2016 will be at Mr. D's.  Mr. D's is one of the outstanding bakeries in the area.  Mr. D's cupcakes, and candies are well know for being among the best around. The Quinnipiac Chamber Business After Hours On November 15, 2016 will not only be an excellent opportunity to taste some of the best pastries around, it will also be a great opportunity to network with other business professionals as well. So make sure you register early by sending an RSVP to Maribel Carrion, and e-mailing her at maribel@quinncham.com  or calling her at (203) 269-9891.  Quinnipiac Chamber Business After Hours Mr. D's 50 North Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492 Tuesday, November 15, 2016 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.      *****************************************... 11/14/2016

2016 Holiday and Craft Fairs in Wallingford/Meriden It's time again for our annual holiday and craft fair post! Here is a list of all the events coming up in the Wallingford/Meriden area:Wallingford:[NOTE: Events in RED text are ones that have taken place in past years but have not yet been verified for this year. Once they are verified I will change them to BLACK text,]November 12th:Our Lady of Fatima Church will hold a Craft Fair on Saturday, November 12th from 9am to 3pm in the parish hall located at 382 Hope Hill Road in the Yalesville section of Wallingford. For more info, contact Cheri at 203-265-5375.Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic church Holiday Fair, 9am – 2pm at PNA Park, North Plains Industrial Highway. They will once again feature their Polish Kitchen, serving their fam... 11/11/2016

We're a Holiday For Giving Drop Off Point!Harriman Real Estate LLC is happy to announce that our office will once again be a designated drop off location for Holiday For Giving, a local program run by volunteers that collects donations of food, new toys, personal care items, baby items, and more which are then distributed to those local families in need during the holidays.Many Ways to HelpBetween now and the week of December 5th, you’re invited to come into our office at 116 Center Street and drop off your donation of any of the following: Make a monetary donation Donate a new toy for children 1-7 years old, boy or girl Donate non-perishable food items Donate personal hygiene items Donate Gift Cards (increments of $20 or less per card) from: East Center Market, Holiday Cinema (Wallingf... 11/10/2016

Wallingford's Trail of Terror Celebrates 22 Years Are you easily frightened? Does your heart race when you’re in unfamiliar surroundings? Do you watch scary movies with one eye closed through a tiny gap between your fingers? If so, then you may want to avoid one of the area’s most “spook”-tacular attractions this October. Or at least bring a bunch of friends.Beginning October 1st, Wayne Barneschi once again brings his cool scare factory to life at 60 North Plains Highway and promises that there will be many new additions to the already legendary line-up of ghosts, ghouls, devils and demons he’s assembled over the years. This year, the new theme is "Gypsies and Witches". The event’s popularity grows every year, and this year they were named to Buzzfeed's list of 25 of the Most Popular Ha... 09/30/2016

The 30th Annual Celebrate Wallingford Festival is scheduled for kick off the weekend of October 1st and 2nd, and the time is rapidly approaching! Prepare yourself for two fantastic days of activities, displays, food tasting, crafting, contests, and entertainment, all set in the beautiful uptown area of Wallingford Center. This year the main venue for the event will once again be along North and South Main Streets and Simpson Court, with other activities taking place at the Railroad Station green at 11 Hall Avenue. The festivities begin on October 1st at 11 AM and continue until 6 PM, and continue on October 2nd at 12 noon and conclude at 5 PM. Here is a list of some of the planned activities for both days:Saturday, October 1st:Prior to the 11 AM opening, the YMCA and Health Department w... 09/23/2016

  The 2016 Wallingford, CT Community Day Road Race Saturday, September 17th.  This event will be held right across the Street from the Wallingford YMCA at Doolittle Park from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.   This is the type of event the whole family can get involved in as participants, volunteers, and spectators.   There will be several events throughout the day such as: Family Games Obstacle Course Inflatable Slide & Bouncers Food Trucks     5K & 10K for 9 age categories at 8:30 a.m. 14 & Under 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+   The first 200 runners will receive a T-Shirt, and there will be a refreshment table with bagels, fruit & yogurt.  Runners will also be provided with locker room facilities, and split timers & water tables.  The top 3 finishers in each age category will r... 09/15/2016

Our local newspaper, the Meriden Record-Journal, just concluded their 14th annual Reader’s Choice Awards contest and we at Harriman Real Estate are proud to announce that our brokerage has once again been chosen as Best Real Estate Agency by the readership! In addition, two of our agents received awards as well: our broker/owner Pat Harriman was awarded second place and Christine Zygmont-Ross was awarded third place in the Best Real Estate Agent category! CLICK HERE for the rest of the contest results.We are honored and humbled to receive this award for the second year in a row, and it just strengthens our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible service and assistance to you, our clients. You are the reason we do what we do, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for p... 09/14/2016

When I was a kid, we had a dog who loved to chase frisbees.Notice I said "chase", not "catch".If you threw the frisbee, Shep would run underneath it and watch it until it hit the ground, then he'd wait until it was finished bouncing, rolling, skidding or otherwise came to a full stop before he'd pick it up and bring it back to you, covered in doggy drool, and drop it at your feet, waiting for you to launch it into space again.Those were the days...Well, if you can relate to my Heinz 57 mutt and maybe have one yourself that actually catches the frisbee BEFORE it hits the ground, then this event just might be for you.On Wednesday, July 27th from 6 - 8:30 PM, the Wallingford Department of Parks & Recreation will hold their Annual Hyperflite Skyhoundz Frisbee Dog Competition at Doolittle Pa... 07/26/2016

The days are getting longer, the kids are out of school, and the temperatures are getting warmer and warmer. What better way to handle those three events than by taking a cooling dip in the community pool?Wallingford’s Community Pool will opened June 18th and will be open until August 14th, remaining open from 11am to 7pm each day. Pool passes for adults are $20, $15 for youths between 13 and 17, and $10 for children under 12 and also for seniors 63 and older. Also, non-residents can once again get pool passes this year. A Wallingford resident must sponsor a non-resident and accompany them to purchase a pass. There will be two forms of non-resident passes: a Two Week Pass that will be dated and cost $25.00 per person, and a Season Pass that will cost $50.00 per person. (There is a $20.0... 06/25/2016

Summer is finally here, bringing more hot days and (hopefully) cool nights. Now that the Community Pool is open, that takes care of the hot days, but the cool nights need something to do as well, and this fits the bill.The Wallingford Twilight Tunes Concert Series is set to kick off on July 6th and every Wednesday night through August 17th, bringing some of the area’s best musical acts to Wallingford. These concerts always bring out a big crowd, so bring your chairs and get there early, it fills up fast!Where: Wallingford Parade Ground (in front of Town Hall)Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pmCost: FREE! Here are the acts scheduled to perform, be sure to click the links to learn more about them:July 6th: Coyote River BandJuly 13th: DeNovo BandJuly 20th: The Bootleg Band of CTJuly 27th: No concert due... 06/22/2016

Sorry I'm late getting this out, but the 46th edition of the Most Holy Trinity Bazaar is now underway!Beginning Monday night, June 6th, and running through Saturday, June 11th, this popular event is in its 46th year of providing fun and excitement for kids of all ages. Located at Most Holy Trinity Church at 84 No. Colony Road in Wallingford, this edition of the bazaar once again promises to have enough food, rides, games, prizes, plants, raffles and fun on tap to keep everyone happy! Here is a sample of what will be going on over the 6 days of the bazaar: Thursday only: one free ride ticket with every 25 ride ticket sheet @ $22.00 Wrist Bands nightly: Ride all rides for $22 every night Special Saturday matinee: ride all rides as often as you can for only $20 from 2-6 PM 50/50 cash drawi... 06/09/2016

 As you know, it is our pleasure to feature the work of local artists on our "Wallingford Inspires..." art wall throughout the year, sometimes solo artists, sometimes a group of artists. This time around we have had the pleasure of featuring the work of a very talented group of photographers, the Wallingford Camera Club.  Founded in 1976, the Wallingford Camera Club has long offered a friendly, pressure-free environment for anyone interested in photography to learn and share photography information. The club has members of every skill level, from professional photographers to vacation-snapshot photographers. We have included some examples of their work in this post, and we're sure you'll agree that it is of the very highest caliber.  As we do with all our artists, we are holding an art ... 06/02/2016