Community Events

Furry Friends Fall Fest

This past Saturday, we had the pleasure of hosting our Furry Friends Fall Fest in collaboration with Bomba Radio and All Paws On Deck, a wonderful local dog rescue organization dedicated to helping pregnant dogs. We're thrilled to share the heartwarming news that five furry friends found their forever homes during the event, with more adoptions to come! The atmosphere was filled with joy, accompanied by delicious pizza, fantastic music courtesy of Bomba Radio, and an abundance of wagging tails. We're already looking forward to the next Furry Friends Fall Fest and can't wait to see you there!

6th Annual Timeless Car Show

We at Charles Toyota want to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who brought their cars and trucks out despite the rainy weather to make the 6th Annual Timeless Car Show a success! As well as a huge shout out to all the sponsors, volunteers, and exhibitors for making it happen! We will see you all again next year for the 7th! 

Spooktopia: Trunk or Treat

We had an absolutely fantastic time at Spooktopia Trunk or Treat hosted by Griswold Parks & Rec! The event was an incredible way to get in the Halloween spirit, from the creatively decorated trunks to the amazing costumes!, every element contributed to making it a memorable experience. It was not just a celebration; it felt like a community coming together to share joy and laughter. We were thrilled to have been part of such an enjoyable event and are already counting down the days until the next Spooktopia Trunk or Treat! Thanks, Griswold Parks & Rec, for providing our community with a spooky, delightful, and unforgettable evening.

Charles Toyota's Adopt-A-Thon!

On June 17th, Charles Toyota joined All Paws on Deck, a local animal rescue organization, to host a dog adoption event in our showroom! The Adopt-A-Thon was a grand success, bringing together animal enthusiasts and prospective pet parents from the community. Thanks to the joint efforts of Charles Toyota and All Paws on Deck, prospective pet parents had the opportunity to interact with the animals, learn about their unique personalities, and find their perfect match. All Paws On Deck brought an array of adorable puppies and dogs with their own unique personalities. As attendees arrived, they were drawn right to the high-energy puppies who were running and playing in their pens. The sight of wagging tails, joyful laughter, and new beginnings warmed the hearts of all involved as puppies found their forever homes. We extend our sincere gratitude to All Paws On Deck for their tireless efforts in rescuing and rehoming animals in need. We also thank our community for their support and for making this event a resounding success, and we look forward to hosting more events like this in the future.

Charles Toyota's 5th Annual Car Show

Thank you to all who attended and to all who helped make this event happen! We were so happy to see such a great turnout and we really enjoyed being able to share this time with so many members of our community. We hope to see you all again next year!

Avalonia Donation

Charles Toyota is proud to announce that we have made a donation to Avalonia Land Conservancy! Avalonia conserves over 4000 acres of land, preserved in perpetuity, for the community to enjoy. We are so grateful for everything they’ve done for southeastern Connecticut and we can’t wait to see what’s next!.

Military Community Support Award

At the 10th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast Chris Antonino (far left) accepted the Military Community Support Award (large business category) for the Antonino Auto Group.

“We spent this morning saying a much-deserved 'thank you' to our local military service members at our 10th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast. Through the support of our sponsors, General Dynamics Electric Boat, Dunkin', and Foxwoods, we invited over 140 active duty members as our special guests. Eastern Connecticut and our entire country are made stronger by the bravery and sacrifice of these men and women and their families. We also presented the Military Community Support Awards to Antonino Auto Group (large business category) and Cardinal Honda (small business category).”- The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut

4th Annual Timeless Car Show

We had over 100 vehicles stop by to honor the memory of Harold Winslow. The delicious food was provided by our returning friends Mr. Hot Dog and Bridge Market. Vanishing Breed, a local country and southern rock band, entertained us with their exciting and fun show. The East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department came back for their 3rd year in a row and allowed the kids to explore their truck. There were great prizes for everyone to enter in such as gift cards, trips to Block Island and Six Flags, and much more.

Donation to the USCG South Eastern CPOA

Antonino Auto Group Owners, John and Charles Antonino, visited the Southeast CT CPOA Pantry for the official check presentation of a $30,000 donation to the USCG Southeastern Connecticut CPOA. Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time to run the Southeast CT CPOA Pantry. The pantry accepts donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, diapers and pet supplies. We'd also like to thank Senator Murphy for attending.

3rd Annual Timeless Car Show

Charles Toyota held our 3rd Annual Timeless Car Show in honor of the late Harold Winslow. Harold was our General Manager for over 22 years and is greatly missed by those who worked with him. This year's car show had a good showing even with the threat of rain. Luckily we all stayed dry. Attendees enjoyed music by Vanishing Breed, a local country and southern rock band, and food vendors, Bridge Market and Mr Hot Dog. The East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department came back for their 2nd year in a row, but this time they setup their ladder truck out front. And everyone who attended was able to enter to win a variety of great prizes such as restaurant gift cards, tickets to a concert and many more.

Norwich Little League Field Sponsorship

Charles Toyota was proud to be a sponsor of the Norwich Little League field for Summer 2017. We hope our friends and neighbors enjoy many games here this year.

2nd Annual Timeless Car Show

Charles Toyota held our 2nd Annual Timeless Car Show in honor of the late Harold Winslow. Harold was our General Manager for over 22 years and is greatly missed by those who worked with him. This year's car show was a huge success with close to a 100 vehicles on display throughout the day. Attendees enjoyed music by Vanishing Breed, a local country and southern rock band, and food vendors, Bridge Market and Mr Hot Dog. The East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department put on a Jaws of Life demonstration and cut open an old Ford Focus. And everyone who attended was able to enter to win a variety of great prizes such as restaurant gift cards, tickets to a concert, NASCAR race passes, and many more.

Photos by Marcia McCarraher