Community Corner

May 27: The Long Weekend Begins

Get a weekend weather update and find out about Memorial Day events in Suffield.

1. There is a 40 percent chance of rain today, likely happening after noon. The high temperature is 83 °F. The wind will come from the south at speeds between 3 mph and 10 mph. There is also a 40 percent chance of rain tonight and the overnight low is 63 °F. The wind will come from the south at speeds between 5 mph and 9 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Look for a 20 percent chance of rain each day this weekend through Monday, with partly sunny skies and high temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s. The predicted high temperature for Monday is a balmy 90 °F.

2. The Cpl. Stephen R. Bixler memorial picnic takes place this Sunday. Tickets cost $15 and provide attendees with access to food, music, community and fun, with proceeds going to fund various town and community projects through the Cpl. Stephen R. Bixler fund. Find out more here.

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3. Suffield's Memorial Day parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, starting at Ffyler Place and heading to the veterans' memorial. Patriotic readings and music will highlight the ceremony and Suffield Patch will have a photo gallery of the proceedings.

4. Look for a story today on the commencement exercises at Suffield Academy as the school graduates its class of 2011.

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