Mermaid Adventure at Avon Library; Tour Talcott Mountain Academy; Free Blood Pressure Screening

Good morning, Avon! 

We'll keep it short and sweet today like a Sour Patch Kid. Have something to add? Great! Tell us in the comments or post your event in our calendar or any information in our Boards. There's always blogging too!

• Does your kid like Ariel? The mermaid-themed adventure at the Avon Free Public Library on Aug. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. might be right up their alley.  

• Tour Talcott Mountain Academy: Tours are Thursday afternoons if you're considering a new private school for your child. Click on the link provided to follow the Talcott Mountain Academy blog for all the latest updates. 

• Free Blood-Pressure Screening: The Farmington Valley VNA is sponsoring a free blood-pressure screening all day on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Avon Public Library. No appointment needed.

• Time to cool off. A 30 percent chance of rain is in the forecast for Thursday and temperatures could rise to as much as 81 degrees. Click here for the complete 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service.

• Taking a trip or just commuting to work? Click here to check the DOT's interactive travel map before you leave home.