I am looking for a lightly-used , in good condition, portable basketball hoop for my kids. I will pay you a small amount or take it off your hands for free. South Windsor.
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I am looking for an old-fashioned-style , aluminum door awning in good shape. Does anyone know where I can find one for a reasonable price? Enfield.
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Where can I find a blue Hubbard squash? There was a vendor at the Coventry Farmers’ Market, but I didn’t see them there this past weekend. Are the any other local farmers who sell these large squash? Enfield.
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I am looking for a group I donated toys and stuffed animals to recently called “Kindred Kids,” I believe. I can’t find the woman’s Web site on the net. Enfield.
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Volunteers are needed to help a few hours a month on a regular basis at the Podunk Bluegrass Festival office with a variety of clerical tasks, some of which could be done at home. East Hartford.
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A quad runner is needed for a non-profit organization to do field work. Any condition if fine, we can fix and repair, if necessary. South Windsor.
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Does anyone or a contractor have a surplus of new flooring for a kitchen about 22’ by 25’ they would donate to a family, either free or for a low fee? Manchester.
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We really need a new or slightly-used gas stovetop for our family . Ours is over 20 years old and only two burners work. Manchester.
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I’m looking for exercise equipment in good condition to help with arthritic knees and joints, free or inexpensive. Manchester .
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Does anyone know of someone or someplace that we could hire to mount our 42” plasma TV above our fireplace in the Enfield area? We want it done correctly.
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A Windsor resident would like to know if there is a traveling Bingo club in Connecticut, and if there isn’t one, would anybody be interested in putting one together? It seems pretty cool, taking fun one or two-day trips to other places.
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Does anyone know anything about a jazz artist from Hartford named Huston Pearson?
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Where can I purchase a 2010 Obama calendar, as well as children’s books by Michelle Obama? Windsor.
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I’m looking for real, oldfashioned , Christmas angel hair. Is it still made? Does anyone have any they want to part with? Tolland.
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I am looking for a used dog house to keep the neighborhood’s stray cats warm and safe this winter. Stafford Springs.
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Is anyone going to Toronto between now and Nov. 15 that could take a “care package” to my college student ? Manchester.
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Joan, of Windsor, is looking for broken clocks and watches, or any of their parts, for her daughter’s art project.
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Are there any places in or around the Enfield area that would be willing to accept a 15-year-old girl for volunteer work?
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Does anyone know of any teen adventure/activity groups in or around the Enfield area?
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Does anyone have an old television from 1980s with woodgrain paneling they want to get rid of ? Windsor Locks.
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For a 1999 Jeep Cherokee EOM, does anyone have four rims hang ing around that you no longer need that aren’t rusted? Stafford.
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A group of women I work with knit squares for charity to make blankets for the homeless and ill and are in need of yarn. South Windsor.
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Can anyone offer a barn home for rescued and fully vetted cats? I am desperate to save them from the streets. Some are semi-feral and many are friendly. Donna of South Windsor.
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To Joanne of Tolland, I can be contacted at mariahjeanne@yahoo .com, I would be interested in fostering the dogs if I meet qualifications. 688-0830 in Windsor would like more information. A Windsor family is interested in volunteering, please call Lisa at 240-4892 .

The following have items for the pet rescue: 749-9767 in Enfield, 745-8156 in Enfield, 379-7629 in South Windsor, 319-7629 in South Windsor , 684-7084 in Stafford, 528-0751 after 5 p.m. in South Windsor, and 646-4298 in Manchester.

I have one. Please call 684-5247 in Stafford if interested.

A “Haltie,” also known as a “gentle leader,” can be purchased at any pet supply store. It is a benign device that goes around his muzzle gently and around his head, so when he tries to jump, his own weight literally pulls him back down.

There is a bridal consignment shop in Glastonbury called Brides to Be at 633-3639 . Call 319-7629 for a mom who may be able to help with other things, as well, such as a DJ.

To the Manchester reader, I have a daybed frame you are welcome to, but it would need two twin mattresses . Call 319-7629 in South Windsor.

To the person asking about the magnet schools, one reader responds, “Those are awful schools that educate the children with prejudice and discrimination.”

To the East Windsor reader, I am selling a violin suitable for the 8-and 10-year-olds , call Marie after 5 p.m. at 633-3620 in Glastonbury. The Plainfield music center might be able to help you, call 230-9003 .

I have a bunk bed for sale for the Vernon reader who is helping a friend with two children, call 633-9269 after 6 p.m. for pick-up in Glastonbury. We have a good-quality , solid, black metal bunk bed for you for free, call Alison or Barry at 684-7950 in Stafford.

I have one for sale, contact me at scho85@aol .com in Glastonbury and Tammy at 871-8096 in Vernon. Also, try 633-0730 in Glastonbury, 569-7085 in East Hartford, 745-1337 in Enfield and 633-6921 in Glastonbury.

This item can be found at the Holiday Bazaar, Ellington Senior Center, 16 Church St., on Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To the reader who inquired, I have an oak wood queen waterbed frame with canopy, 12 drawers and headboard with two lighted cabinets for sale, also a coffee table with two matching end tables with round glass tops with antique metal base. Call 904-6672 in East Hartford.

Here’s a simple fix you can try yourself – take the gas cap off and see if it will run then (the vent hole may be plugged or the diaphragm may have fallen out of cap.)

To the Windsor reader , I may have a deck that will fit that series tractor. If interested, call 745-0880 in Enfield.

For the person looking for boxes, try “New England Safety Shoe” in Newington on the Berlin Turnpike, they always have really good boxes for free. We have wardrobe moving boxes for a small price, call 219-9511 in Windsor.

Any children’s hospital would be happy to take VHS tapes for the kids to watch.

For the person looking for a birdcage, I have a really nice one for sale. It is very sturdy and will house more than one bird. Call 657-2244 in Glastonbury.

I teach both piano and violin . Call 668-1802 in West Suffield.

I have yarn for the therapeutic school for students to make blankets. Call 659-1019 in Glastonbury.

Free hoop, pole, stand, backboard needs repair. Call 528-0083 in East Hartford.

Free, older full-size bed, mattress, box spring, frame, head and foot board. Call 319-7629 in South Windsor.