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# A Round-Up of Openings, Closings, and Other News About West Hartford Businesses

## Introduction

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## Recent Celebrations

By Ronni-Newton

I hope those who celebrate St. PatrickÔÇÖs Day had a fun and safe celebration! I donÔÇÖt have any Irish genes (that I know of) but IÔÇÖve always enjoyed this fun holiday ÔÇô and IÔÇÖve been wearing green pretty much every day for the past week.

Thanks to my son-in-law and his mom for preparing some great corned beef (and cabbage, and carrots, and potatoes, and Irish Soda Bread) that we enjoyed Saturday night! It was not only a delicious meal but also beautiful ÔÇô but I forgot to take a photo.

No restaurant dining Saturday night, but last week was my daughter KatieÔÇÖs birthday and we had lunch at bartaco to celebrate ÔÇô which included a margarita ÔÇô which I very much appreciated toward the end of a very busy week! My grandson, ÔÇ£Champ,ÔÇØ had a great time joining us at the table for Happy Birthday cheers with his plastic cup (that contained only an ice cube, because he likes the noise that it makes).

## Supporting Local Businesses

Last Monday seems like a month ago, but to start off the busy week I was prepped for a marathon hearing and Town Council deliberation about the 1700 Asylum Avenue portion of the former UConn campus ÔÇô but it was postponed until April 15. The details on what happened and why can be found here.

On Tuesday night I was back at Town Hall for the presentation of the FY25 budget by Town Manager Rick Ledwith ÔÇô and headed to the scene of a fire on Edgemere Avenue right after that.

Congratulations to the Conard boys hockey team and the Northwest Catholic girls basketball team ÔÇô both winners of state championships this past week!

## Community Engagement

Last weekÔÇÖs other activities included a presentation to this yearÔÇÖs Parent Leadership Training Institute on harnessing the power of the media. I enjoy having the opportunity to speak to the PLTI group every year, and Jennifer Evans from West Hartford Community Interactive also spoke to the class on Wednesday night.

## Event Highlights

Friday night we saw stop/time Dance TheaterÔÇÖs ÔÇ£UnpackingÔÇØ at Playhouse on Park. It was such a fun and energetic performance that will definitely have you tapping your toes as well ÔÇô though likely not as skillfully as the team of dancers. Details about the show can be found here ÔÇô and it runs through March 24.

And just because

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If you have information to share about local businesses, please provide details in the comments or email Ronni Newton at [email protected].

## Business News Highlights

HereÔÇÖs this weekÔÇÖs Buzz:

### New Business Opening
#### Be You Beauty Advising Med Spa
Be You Beauty Advising Med Spa, owned by Amelia Grzelka, is now open at 998 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center. Their services include specialized techniques like “Baby Doll Lips” and PRP injections. For more information, you can contact them at 860-478-0997 or [email protected]

### Real Estate Developments
– Arapahoe Group is planning to develop Center Park Place, a mixed-use building, with phases starting in the former UConn campus area.
– Chip City is set to open its third location at Blue Back Square.

### Relocation Announcement
Black Bamboo will be moving to a new location at 766 Farmington Avenue this spring.

### Scholarships Opportunity
The Max Cares Foundation is offering scholarships to students pursuing education in culinary arts or hospitality/restaurant management for the 2024-2025 school year.

### Closure Announcement
Twisted Italian Cafe at Parkville Market is closing their booth but is open to reopening elsewhere.

### Community Recognition
Charlotte Kyere of West Hartford has been named the Platinum Caregiver of the Year for 2023 by Assisted Living Home Care Services.

### Business Closure
Exclusive Furs has closed its doors at 70 LaSalle Road.

## Conclusion
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