We polled you previously and there was definitely interest in this idea, so I’m making it happen.

We’re putting together a special 50+ Couples Dinner in June for local couples who want a relaxed night out, good food, and actual conversation with new faces.

The dinner would take place on either Tuesday, June 9th or Tuesday, June 16th, and we’ll cap it at 15 couples (3 couples per table) so it stays fun, personal, and not like some awkward hotel ballroom mixer.

The booking fee would be $25 per couple, which includes your spot and a welcome drink, like house wine or beer. You’d pay for your own dinner at the restaurant.

Windham and Tolland County farmers market season is officially kicking into high gear, which means fresh strawberries, crusty bread, local honey, and at least one “I’m just browsing” trip that ends with a tote bag full of vegetables you suddenly feel emotionally attached to.

We put together a Quiet Corner Farmers Market Guide so you can shop local, eat better, and pretend you’re only grabbing a few things before leaving with flowers, jam, pickles, and a loaf of sourdough big enough to need its own seatbelt.

Support the farms. Support the makers. Support the tiny tomatoes that somehow taste like summer slapped the grocery store version across the face.

Every week, thousands of Quiet Corner Buzz readers open this thing looking for their next meal, weekend plan, hidden gem or a trusted local service they can actually rely on. Get your business in front of a highly engaged audience that’s already paying attention and ready to take action.

I’m working on a little home base for all the weirdly addictive local games we’ve been cooking up, including crosswords, Buzzword (our very Connecticut-ish Wordle-style game), and a stash of previous local trivia questions so you can see how much Windham and Tolland County knowledge is rattling around in your brain.

I’ll let you know when the full thing is ready, but for now, you can take Buzzword Vol. 1 for a spin and try to guess the word. No pressure, but your Quiet Corner credibility may or may not be on the line.

Mark your calendars, because the Funky Monkey Artisan Fair is turning 10 and taking over Andover with a full creative campus from Over AndOver to Scott’s Tree Farm. Expect artisan vendors, food trucks, live music, maker market finds, and the Gift Basket Bonanza supporting Shine Your Light CT.

Parking is at 11 Bunker Hill Road. Grab a friend and go get funky.

🐶Adopt-a-pal: Meet Iris, a 1-year-old Husky/Cattle Dog mix with adventure-buddy energy, social butterfly manners, and the kind of happy-go-lucky personality that makes every walk feel like a field trip

🏡House of the week: This 1760 antique Colonial, known as the Dr. Jeremiah West House, comes with real-deal Connecticut history, a fireplace, walk-up attic, and nearly 2,000 square feet of “yes, this house has stories” energy. Sitting right on a historic green with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, central air, and a .67-acre lot, it’s basically old New England charm with just enough modern comfort to avoid churning your own butter. Check it out!

👀Sighting of the week: A Rose-breasted Grosbeak: Pheucticus ludovicianus

🔭Sky report: This week brings a rare little moon combo: a Blue Moon that’s also a Micro Moon, which sounds made up but somehow isn’t. Translation: it’s the second full moon of the month, but it’ll look a touch smaller because it’s hanging out near its farthest point from Earth. Peak glow hits early Sunday morning, but your best bet is to look Saturday night or Sunday night when it climbs up over the trees like it knows it has a fancy title.

Putnam | Woody’s Totally Tubular Time Machine Tuesday | 7–10 PM -The Stomping Ground is firing up the nostalgia machine with a three-hour trip through the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

Storrs | Birds Up Close at The Benton | May 26–Aug. 2 - The Benton Museum is teaming up with the CT Museum of Natural History an exhibit featuring 30+ preserved bird specimens. Learn more

Putnam | Trivia Night w/the Sound Guys | Wednesdays - Weekly trivia at The Stomping Ground (132 Main St).

Tolland | Introduction to Sourdough Class | 6 PM | ($) - Learn sourdough basics with Long Meadow Farm at Tolland Red & White. Yum

Willington | Nature Photography Cell Phone Class | 2 PM - Learn to capture nature shots using your phone. Learn More

Coventry | Acoustic Anomaly at The Bidwell Tavern | 6 PM - Live music at The Bidwell Tavern and Cafe (1260 Main St).

Coventry | Trivia Night | 6:30 PM - Team trivia with prizes at Cassidy Hill Vineyard (454 Cassidy Hill Rd).

Mansfield Center | Mansfield Pickers | 6:30 PM - Acoustic jam session open to all skill levels (114 Mansfield Hollow Rd).

Rockville | Living with Connecticut's Wildlife | 6:30 PM | ($) - Wildlife presentation at Rockville Public Library (52 Union St). Learn More

Willimantic | Tavern Night with Nellie Bly | 5 PM | ($) - Historic tavern experience at Jillson House Museum (627 Main St). Details

Putnam | Ribbon Cutting at Thrift Happens | 4 PM - Grand opening celebration at Thrift Happens (171 Providence St).

Putnam | Sushi Making Class at Bear Hands Brewing Co. | 6:30 PM - Learn to roll your own sushi with craft beers. Roll

Stafford Springs | Purse and Power Tool Bingo | 5 PM | ($) - Bingo fundraiser for Stafford Little League at Four Seasons By The Lake (51 Old Springfield Rd). Play

Vernon | Men in Motion Ladies Night Out | 8:30 PM | ($) - 21+ ladies night at Men in Motion Ladies Hall (114 West St). Join the Fun

Willimantic | Men on Boats | 7:30 PM | ($) - Windham Theatre Guild launches into the “true-ish” Grand Canyon adventure of 10 explorers. Enjoy (Runs 5/29-31st_

Canterbury | Community Tag Sale at FCC of Canterbury | 9 AM - 1 PM - Tag sale treasures at First Congregational Church (6 S Canterbury Rd).

Coventry | Fair on Main | 10 AM - 3 PM - Street fair with vendors and entertainment on Main Street.

Eastford | Bridgerton Soirée | 6 PM | ($) - Regency-era themed evening at Eastford Library (179 Eastford Rd). Join the Fun

Ellington | Ellington Farmers Market | Saturdays - Local produce and goods (72 Maple St).

Hebron | Build Your Own "Blind Date with a Book" | 10:30 AM | ($) - Create mystery book bundles at The Flour Girl (14 Main St). Build

Hebron | Landmarks on Parade | 1 PM - Historic landmarks tour and celebration (15 Gilead St). Explore

Rockville | SixPack of Blues at Rockville Elks Garden Stage | 6:30 PM - Live blues at Rockville Elks Lodge (9 N Park St).

Stafford | Rob Brouillard and the Missing Fingers | 7:30 PM - Live music at Off The Rails Brewing Co. (86 Main St Unit E).

Sterling | Wild Serenity Retreat - Yoga & Wild Horse Adventure | 9 AM - Yoga and wild horse experience (130 Old Cranston Rd). Saddle Up

Thompson | Dino Golf Time Travelers | 10 AM - Time-travel themed mini golf at Tee Rex Mini Golf (274 Riverside Dr).

Thompson | Musician Mari Ana | 6 PM - Live music at Triple Raven Brewing (27 Main St).

Vernon | Civil War Day Camp | 9:30 AM | ($) - Interactive Civil War history for kids (274 West St). Explore

Vernon Rockville | Rocks, Railroads, and Industry | 10 AM - Geology and history hike at Valley Falls Park (300 Valley Falls Rd).

Vernon Rockville | Rockville ROCKS Block Party | 1 - 3:30 PM - Community block party at Maple Street School (20 Maple St).

Vernon Rockville | Blacktop Howl at The Rocking Horse | 9 PM - Modern country rock at Rocking Horse Bar & Grill (57 Hartford Tpke).

Willimantic | Willimantic Farmers Market | 8 AM - 12 PM - Fresh local produce and goods (199 Valley St).

Willimantic | The June Bisantz Quartet | 7:30 PM | ($) - Jazz quartet (50 Riverside Dr). Listen Up

Willington | All Access at Hilltop Restaurant | 7 PM - 70s & 80s live music at Hilltop Restaurant (29 Adamec Rd).

Woodstock | Hold My Beer | 6 PM - Live music at Woodstock Tavern (35 Somers Tpke).

Woodstock | Libraries in the Park | 1 - 4 PM - Wagon Rides, crafts, Read to a Dog
and David Bates, Storyteller and Musician at Roseland Park (205 Roseland Park Rd).

Coventry | Coventry Farmers Market | 10 AM - 1 PM - Local farmers and artisans (2299 South St).

Dayville | Forest Bathing Experience | 2 PM | ($) - Guided forest meditation at Black Sun Farm (228 Yosemite Valley Rd). Breathe In

Hebron | May Forest Bathing Experience | 11 AM | ($) - Guided nature immersion at Gay City State Park (413 North St). Breathe In

Plainfield | Live Music: Phil Smith | See Link - Live tunes at Hank's Dairy Bar (1006 Norwich Rd).

Putnam | Trivia at Montana Nights | 6 PM - Team trivia at Montana Nights (50 Providence Pike).

Somers | New City Road Live at Joanna’s | 5 PM - Live music on Joanna’s Patio.

Stafford Springs | A Perfect Pairing - Cider, Cheese and Chocolate | 2 PM | ($) - Tasting experience at Stafford Cidery (68 Main St). Dig In

Stafford Springs | Acoustic Sundays with Jason Beckham | 2 PM - Live music at Mill Pond Country Store (220 East St).

Vernon | Flow & Restore Event | 9:30 AM | ($) - Yoga flow and restoration (500 Talcottville Rd). Breathe In

Vernon Rockville | Banshees Home Game - Roller Derby | 5 PM | ($) - Hartford Area Roller Derby at Ron A Roll (85 S Frontage Rd). Cheer On

Woodstock | Nick Bosse at Taylor Brooke Brewery | 2 PM - Live music with craft brews (818 Route 171).

Windham | Self-Guided Historic Tour Maps | Anytime - Explore Windham Center’s old homes, cemeteries, landmarks, and Revolutionary War routes with free self-guided tour maps. Grab them here