Good Morning,

I wanted to pass along a cool event that is happening this weekend in West Hartford. Abby Denson, a local CT author shared it with me and she will be there with her husband. Please share with students and staff who may be interested!

Have a great day,
Melissa


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From: Abby Denson <abbycomix@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Subject: Japan Summer Festival in Blue Back Square West Hartford June 13
To: Melissa <joyfullearning@melissathom.com>


Hi Melissa,

Did you know about the Japan Summer festival happening on June 13th?
Matt and I recently got added and we're planning to go and hang some posters / flyers around West Hartford for it this Saturday.
Do you have any suggested spots we should go to?
Our publisher made this cute flyer for us. :)
I'm also attaching the festival flyer in case you want to share these around.

Thanks!



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