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A family effort

Olmstead has worked at The Muffin Factory in Southington and as a private cook for a couple with strict dietary needs. Her gluten-free offerings accommodate those with Celiac disease and similar gluten intolerances. Working multiple jobs made Olmstead realize that she wanted more control over her work. “I’m a single mom with four girls. I was always working. I was working two, sometimes three, jobs at a time. I wasn't really seeing my kids like I want to,” she said.

Since opening three weeks ago, she’s been working with her daughters Dorothy, Vanessa, Rebekah and Charlette who are home from school or university or who help out after other jobs. Each daughter has a sandwich named after her.

“They all pitch in,” Olmstead said. “They’re great, I really couldn’t do it without them.”

She’s hoping to get the food truck established enough to hire help once her daughters are in school in the fall. Olmstead’s truck is on land owned by Beacon Electric but she has her eye on other properties with better parking and where she won’t have to get power from a generator. The company has been great, she said, but also has long-term plans for the property so she’ll eventually need to find another spot.

Food truck destination

Marty DiVito bought property at 2156 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike and opened up his food truck three years ago. He’s glad to see other trucks or restaurants open up, saying more options draws more customers and is good for all owners.

“I hope we see 100 trucks. It’s a cool vibe and I think people will make it a destination,” DiVito said. “I’ve been in this business 40 years now. I believe in variety.”

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Veterans coffee

The Town of Southington Veterans Committee hosts the John E. DeMello Sr. Veterans Coffee Hour the third Friday of the month at the Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. This coffee hour is for local veterans and is a place to learn about veteran resources, and to socialize and have refreshments.

Questions? Leave a message at 860-276-6299 or email veteranscommittee@southington.org.

Rally for animals

North Haven-based Bikers Against Animal Cruelty is a nonprofit which advocates against animal cruelty and neglect, promotes responsible pet ownership and helps provide the cost of emergency care for ownerless victims of animal cruelty and neglect.

BAAC’s annual fundraising rally will be held Saturday, July 29, noon to 5 p.m., at Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., in Hamden.

The event will include food trucks, vendors, bands, pet adoptions, and more. Admission is $5.

45th Reunion

The Southington High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 45th reunion Oct. 7 at the Mountain RoomMount Southington.

Tickets are $75. RSVP and purchase tickets by visiting shsreunion78.com.

Bread for Life

Bread for Life is providing healthy lunches at no cost for children in Southington this summer. Grab and Go lunches are distributed at DePaolo Middle School on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grab and Go lunches are available at Bread for Life Monday through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch and activities are provided at Summerbrook Apartments on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Questions? Call 860276-8389 or email info@ southingtonbreadforlife.org.

Drive-In movies

The 2023 summer season at the Southington Drive-In runs every Saturday through Sept. 9.

Admission is $20 per carload and $5 for walk-ins, cash only. Gates open at 6 p.m, with the films beginning after sunset.

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