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SEPTEMBER 2025
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It’s a pretty Big E deal K-9 Olympics time
ENFIELD — The 33rd year of the Connecticut K-9 Olympics involving K-9 units from local police departments, State Police and Department of Corrections will take place Saturday, Sept 20, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at 285 Shaker Road in Enfield. Areas of competition include, but are not limited to, a tactical drill, obedience, obstacles and a K-9 apprehension drill. Money raised through sales of apparel and food, raffles and donations from those attending is returned to local charities. This year money raised will go to the Hometown Foundation Special Olympics and Mark-9. Right, Windsor Officer Finik and K9 Tiger. K-9 Olympics photo
Another year of fun awaits as The Big E returns for a 17-day run Sept. 12-28 at the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield. For more on New England’s great state fair and other seasonal happenings, check out Fall Fest, Photo courtesy of thebige.com Pages 3-7.
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