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| March 11, 2010 | Derby | Osteoarthritis and Massage Therapy Derby, CT: On Thursday, March 11, 2010, at 4:45 PM, the Integrative Medicine Center (IMC) at Griffin Hospital will present "Osteoarthritis and Massage Therapy," featuring Dr. Ather Ali, Co-Director of the IMC. The free program will be held at the Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital, located at 350 Seymour Avenue in Derby, CT. Information about participating in a current NIH-funded clinical trial of massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee will also be provided. Register online at www.griffinhealth.org/events/osteoarthritis.html or by calling 203.732.1370. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder, affecting over half of all Americans over the age of 65. Some of the most common symptoms include deep aching joint pain, joint swelling, and limited movement. During his presentation, Dr. Ali will provide an overview of osteoarthritis, discuss natural and complementary therapies used to treat the condition, discuss the findings of a recent study of massage therapy for osteoarthritis, and provide information about participating in a current NIH-funded clinical trial of massage therapy for persons with osteoarthritis of the knee. About Dr. Ali Ather Ali, ND, MPH is Assistant Director of Integrative Medicine at the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center where he supervises Complementary and Alternative Medicine research. He is also co-director of the Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital, where he oversees Naturopathic clinical care and residency training. About IMC "Fireside Chats" The Integrative Medicine Center (IMC) at Griffin Hospital holds free monthly "Fireside Chats" on subjects related to integrative healthcare. The "chats" are conducted by the IMC clinicians and held at the IMC, which is housed in the Center for Cancer Care, 350 Seymour Avenue, Derby. |
| March 10, 2010 | PSA | I represent veterans and their families at the Veterans’ Administration and the Board of Veterans’ Appeal. Many veterans do not know their benefits and that, they may be represented by a professional advocate. I was hoping that your station, which I listen to every day, could do some PSAs for The American Legion, Department of Connecticut Service Office. My office is located in the Newington VA building. If this is possible please contact me at 860-594-6600 or by this e-mail address. Any assistance will be appreciated. |
| March 12, 2010 | Rocky Hill | Fondue Friday Cora J. Belden Library Friday, March 12 3-4:30pm You’re Invited! Who? Students in Grades 6-12 When? Friday, March 12 3-4:30 Where? Cora J. Belden Library, 33 Church Street, Rocky Hill What? Bring your appetite and wear tie-dye. It’s like a chocolate Fountain – but BETTER! R.S.V.P.: 860-258-7621 Visit www.rockyhilllibrary.info |
| March 12, 2010 | Middletown | Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church, 440 West Street, Middletown, CT. Friday March 12th @ 7:00 P.M. "Connecticut's Passion for our Neighbor's in Haiti" benefit concert, featuring Kitty Kathryn and a Circle of Friends, plus other guests. Free will offering. For more information please contact or (860) 638-7676 or the church office (860) 344-9527. |
| March 1 - 13, 2010 | Goshen | PLEASE ANNOUNCE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE ON YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR FROM MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 13TH: TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA CHAPEL, ITS COMMITTEE IS SPONSORING ITS 9TH ANNUAL FLEA MARKET ON SAT., MARCH 13TH, FROM 8:30AM TO 2:30PM, IN DONAHUE HALL AT ST. THOMAS CHURCH ON RTE 63 NORTH IN GOSHEN, CT. MORE THAN 35 VENDORS WILL FILL 50+ TABLES WITH THOUSANDS OF TREASURES. LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE AND THERE'S A BAKE SALE TOO! SNOW DATE IS MARCH 27TH. |
| March 13, 2010 | Naugatuck | Monthly New England Baked Bean - Ham Supper, Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 5 - 7 PM. Hillside Covenant Church, 100 Hillside Avenue, Naugatuck, CT. 06770. Kenny Charters, Singer Irish Tunes !! Suggested Donation: Adults $10.00, 7 - 12 years $5.00, under 7 free, Special family rate $25.00. Questions? (203) 729-1892 |
| March 1 - 13, 2010 | West Hartford | SAINT JOSEPH COLLEGE CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH - MARCH 2010 Saint Joseph College is proud to commemorate Women’s History Month with a diverse selection of lectures, films, discussions, and more during March. If you would like additional information on any of the events listed below, contact Catherine Hoyser, Ph.D., professor of English and director of Women’s Studies, at 860.231.5294 or choyser@sjc.edu. Monday, March 1 - Women’s History Month at Saint Joseph College - Venus Priests and Superwomen (2007): A film that examines the banning of Eve Ensler's play, The Vagina Monologues, at Providence College and explores this incident in the context of a larger framework of women struggling to obtain equality. Join us for a screening of the film and a discussion with documentary director Deborah Monuteaux, co-writer Alexia Kosmider, and Frances Ford – a former Providence College student director of The Vagina Monologues. The event will take place on Monday, March 1 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in The Bruyette Athenaeum’s Second Floor Reception Room. Admission is free of charge, refreshments will be served and the local community is invited to attend. Sponsored by Saint Joseph College’s Honors Program, Queenes Companye, the Women’s Studies Program, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Wednesday, March 3 - Women’s History Month at Saint Joseph College - Presentation and Discussion by Hon. Dr. Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, Rwanda’s Minister of Gender and Family Promotion: This event will take place on Wednesday, March 3 from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. in the Crystal Room, Mercy Hall. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of International Studies and Programs, and the Women’s Studies Program. Wednesday, March 3 - Women’s History Month at Saint Joseph College - Presentation and Discussion by Ram Mahalingam - “Culture, Gender and Globalization at the Intersections of Class and Caste:” Ram Mahalingam, Ph.D., associate professor, department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, will be featured at this event which will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Crystal Room, Mercy Hall. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of the President. Monday, March 8 - Women’s History Month at Saint Joseph College and International Women’s Day Celebration – A Reading by Poet and Activist Bessy Reyna: This event will take place on Monday, March 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Crystal Room, Mercy Hall. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Sponsored by the Foreign Languages Department, Department of Latino Practice, International Studies and Programs, Office of Diversity Initiatives, the Women’s Studies Program, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Saturday, March 13 - Women’s History Month at Saint Joseph College and Capital Classics Theater Sponsor the Women Writers Series: Staged readings of brand new plays on Saturday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. in The Bruyette Athenaeum’s Hoffman Auditorium. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Join an ensemble of professional actors as they read two new plays by Connecticut women writers: “The Woman Behind the Man Behind the Podium Making the Apology,” by Laura Sheehan and “Code Red or The Last Day at Dick High,” by Jeanne Zaino. A moderated discussion, led by Robert Smith, Ph.D., director of SJC’s Carol Autorino Center for the Arts and Humanities, will follow the reading of each script. Light refreshments will be served. # # # |
| March 13, 2010 | Branford | Branford Folk Music Society March 13, 2010: John Whelan Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early as seven-time All-Ireland button accordion champion John Whelan brings his uniquely passionate energy and stirring Irish tunes to the Branford Folk Music Society for a return visit. Whelan, a resident of Milford who has been referred to as the modern-day king of button accordion, will lead an ensemble for the concert that includes Jerry O'Sullivan, widely acknowledged as America's premier uilleann pipes player, and fiddler Rose Flanagan, one of the original members of Cherish the Ladies, the renowned all-women's traditional Irish music group. John has recorded seven solo albums, appeared as a guest artist on numerous Celtic compilation albums, performed at hundreds of shows and festivals, played on the "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" television show and appeared in three major motion pictures. His unique musical vision and high-energy live performances led to him being named "Traditionalist of the Year" in 1998 by Irish Echo, the national newspaper's highest honor for traditional folk music. John was raised on the sounds and spirit of the Irish fiddle and pipes. Born to Irish parents living in Dunstable, England, John spent his early years learning his ancestral music and by age 14 had recorded his first album. His artistry fully blossomed in 1980 when he immigrated to the United States. He appeared in the original production of the Broadway musical "Riverdance" and then teamed with Eileen Ivers, the show's fiddler, to record a cutting-edge album entitled "Fresh Takes" for Green Linnet Records. Following that came a cascade of innovative albums for Narada Records combining Celtic music's brightest lights with American and world music stars such as country music's Kathy Mattea, Broadway's Bernadette Peters, Latin guitarist Oscar Lopez and Ugandan superstar Samite. In recent years, John has returned to his roots with release of several albums of traditional Irish music. Jerry O'Sullivan long ago achieved a reputation for technical and melodic mastery of the uilleann pipes, an Irish bagpipe known for its subtlety and expression. Jerry is also widely recorded on the tin whistle, the low whistle, the Highland bagpipes, and the Scottish smallpipes. He has appeared on more than 90 albums and has performed or recorded with diverse artists such as The Boston Pops, Don Henley, Paul Winter, James Galway, Dolly Parton, The Colorado Symphony Orchestra, The Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Eileen Ivers, and many others. He was a featured soloist on Paul Winter's GRAMMY-winning album, "Celtic Solstice." Rose Conway Flanagan is a traditional Irish fiddle teacher from Rockland County, New York who originally began music lessons as a child with Martin Mulvilhill while she was growing up in the Bronx. She further developed her Sligo style of playing with the help of Martin Wynne and her older brother Brian. Rose was an original member of "Cherish the Ladies" and currently conducts a large music school in her hometown of Pearl River, N.Y. In her spare time she has been a teacher at the Alaska fiddle camp as well as a regular instructor at the Catskills Irish Arts Weeks, runs various sessions, and plays with her group the Green Gates Ceili Band in the tri-state area. Branford Folk Coffeehouse First Congregational Church of Branford 1009 Main Street , Branford , CT. 8:00 P.M. Admission: $15 non-members; $12 members; $5 kids 12 and under. Pay at the door. Wheelchair accessible. For more information call 203-488-7715 or 203-248-0291. Email: branfordfolk@yahoo.com http://folknotes.org/branfordfolk/ Branford Folk Coffeehouse welcomes refreshment donations of pastries, cold drinks and other assorted goodies! Branford Folk Music Society - Traditionally, the Best Folk Music in southern Connecticut since 1973. Branford Folk Music Society still has a few 35th Anniversary T-shirts for sale. Available for sale at our monthly concerts or you can order by email. Details can be found at our website. |
| March 13, 2010 | Norkolk | Help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at a concert of Irish music by the internationally-known band CARA. This band was recently awarded an Irish Music award by the Irish Music Association for being the best new Irish Artists for 2010. This concert will be given at Infinity Hall for the benefit of the Norfolk Library. CARA concert Sat. March 13, 2010 Infinity Hall Route 44 Norfolk, Ct. 8 pm Infinity Hall.com Box Office: 1-866-666 |
| March 13, 2010 | Goshen | VENDORS!!!! 8 FOOT TABLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR $20 AT THE 9TH ANNUAL FLEA MARKET SPONSORED BY THE CHAPEL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OF ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA PARISH IN GOSHEN, CT. DATE IS MARCH 13TH WITH SNOW DATE OF MARCH 27TH. CALL DIANA AT 860-491-2504 OR CATHY AT 860-491-2781. |
| March 14, 2010 | West Hartford | Congregation Beth Israel will hold a panel discussion titled Keeping Honest Weights And Measurements: A Jewish Perspective on Madoff, Arthur Andersen, and Enron on Sunday, March 14, 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. Speakers on the panel will be Rabbi Stephen Fuchs, Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel; Harry Markopolos, who led investigations against Bernard Madoff and established the case that sent Madoff to prison; and Barbara Ley Toffler, Ph.D., who chronicled the enormous lapses in greed at Arthur Andersen, the prestigious accounting firm, which ultimately led to the company’s downfall. Justice Richard N. Palmer of the Connecticut Supreme Court will be the moderator of the panel. A panel reception will be held before the event at 11 a.m., and a question and answer period and book signing will follow the presentations. Cost to attend is $30 for the panel reception; $35 for the presentation, lunch, and book signing; $60 for both events. Send a check to Adult Learning Committee, Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT 06119. For more information, contact 860-233-8215x427, adulted@cbict.org, or visit www.cbict.org. |
| March 14, 2010 | Enfield | Molina’s Café in Enfield, CT to host an Information Session 3/14/10 to Support Dignified Transportation for Seniors and Visually Impaired Enfield CT – Molina’s Café, 95 High Street, Enfield, CT will host an information session inside their café on Sunday March 14, 2010. to support dignified transportation for seniors and the visually impaired in North Central Connecticut. Representatives of the Independent Transportation Network will be available from 8 AM to 11 AM. Sergio Molina, Owner has been working closely with Bob LeMay, board chair for ITNNorthCentral Connecticut™, to increase awareness of this alternative transportation for seniors and visually impaired adults. Bob LeMay said “they expressed to me how happy they are to be a part of this wonderful organization. It was great to meet with their fantastic staff and I hope to build a long and prosperous relationship between ITN and Molina’s”. Molina’s Café serves breakfast and lunch daily from 6 AM to 2 PM. and offers catering services. The primary goal of ITNNorthCentralConnecticut™ is to enable seniors and visually impaired persons who no longer drive to maintain their freedom, independence and dignity. Those who wish to utilize the service will pay an annual membership fee of $40. Ride charges during the day are a $4 pickup fee and $1 per mile. In return, they will enjoy peace of mind knowing that a clean, private car and safe, experienced driver are available to them around the clock, 365 days a year, and that they do not have to ask for favors, plan around the schedules of others, use public tax dollars, travel in groups, or make their way to a pick-up point to reach their destination. ITNAmerica® is a non-profit, transportation network that provides cars and volunteer drivers 24 hours a day, seven days a week for senior citizens living in communities across the nation, including those in California, Florida, Kentucky, Illinois, Maine, Missouri, Ohio, Nevada and South Carolina and Utah. Applications for Membership or to become a Volunteer Driver are now available on the website www.itnnorthcentralct.org. For additional information, call Margaret Smith Hale at 860-758-7833 or email info@itnnorthcentralct.org. Additional information on their upcoming Annual Walk for Rides is at www.WalkforRides.org. |
| March 13 & 14, 2010 | Hartford | Connecticut’s Maple Season Is a Sweet Tradition Hartford, CT– Warm days and cold nights are sweet stuff to the state’s maple producers. These are ideal conditions for pushing maple trees’ sugary sap up the trunk toward the leaves, rendering it available to those who are in the business of collecting it. When daytime temperatures stay below freezing, the plants convert starches into sugars in the roots. Once days warm up, the roots push that sap up toward the canopy. En route, taps placed in the tree by the sugarmakers divert some of it for the production of CT Grown maple syrup, sugar, and candy. The taps do not harm the trees, nor does the removal of sap. Collectors limit tapping to trees at least 10 inches in diameter and in good health, and place only as many taps as the trees can bear without detriment. "Sugaring is a very sustainable practice," said Chuck Drake, Secretary of the Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut (MSPAC). "Because we depend on these trees year after year, we monitor them carefully and adjust our tapping accordingly to ensure the trees maintain optimum health. It is good stewardship, of course, but it also is good business sense," he added. While small-scale producers often still collect sap in covered buckets carefully fastened to the tree, larger-scale producers use elaborate tubing systems to transport the sap directly to large collection tanks. On a good day, a single tap can yield a gallon of sap. Sap can be collected for about five to six weeks, depending on weather conditions, before the taps begin to dry up. The sap comes out of the tree clear, resembling water. After it is collected, the sap is boiled to concentrate the sugars and make a thick syrup. Between 30 and 40 gallons are needed to produce one gallon of finished maple syrup. The boiling process is done with a very large wood stove, called an evaporator, in a building known as a sugarhouse. Maple producers work long hours and get little sleep during this time. The result of their labor is the delectable liquid amber that is used to top a steaming stack of buttermilk pancakes, stirred into a hearty bowl of oatmeal, or drizzled over scrumptious roasted root vegetables. According to the USDA's 2009 Census of Agriculture, Connecticut's 173 maple producers run a total of 71,000 taps and produced 13,000 gallons of syrup. Though production trails significantly behind Vermont (whose 1,310 producers produce 920,000 gallons of syrup from over 3 million taps), the quality of Connecticut's syrup is second to none. In fact, twice in the last five years, a Connecticut producer's syrup has been named "Best Maple Syrup in the World" at Maple-Rama, an annual two-day workshop held in Vermont. Connecticut syrup has also received the award of “Best Syrup” at the North American Maple Syrup Council meetings conducted in New York. To celebrate the sweet season, the 20th Annual Hebron Maple Festival will be held March 13- 14, 2010, and will feature a weekend full of tours, exhibits, demonstrations, food, and other family fun. In addition, a slew of sugarhouses around the state are open to the public and many give tours, making an interesting and educational activity for people of all ages. For a list, go to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s website at www.CTGrown.gov and click on “Publications.” CONNECTICUT GROWN - The Local Flavor www.CTGrown.gov www.ct.gov/doag ### |
| March 14, 2010 | Rockville | The Music Department, Union Congregational Church 3 Elm Street, Rockville, CT. , Is Pkeased to Host the 40th Choir Festival. Featuring Area Church Choirs in a Concert of Sacred Music, Sunday, March 14, @7:30 in the Sanctuary.The Public is cordially invited to attend A Freewill Offering will be taken. For more information, contact Cliff Wood, Director of Music @ (860) 871-6945. |
| May 15, 2010 | New Britain | You are invited to join us on Saturday May 15, 2010 as a New Britain Business Expo Sponsor, at the New Britain YMCA, for this single day event brought to you by LACE (Latinos American Community Events). Learn about the business that surround you, the services they provide and the many advantages of keeping business local. Our mass media campaigns include Radio, TV and Print in English and Spanish, email blasts, social media and on-site events. We produce in-culture promotional information about the attractions and educational seminars scheduled for the expo. New Britain Business Expo is New Britain festival of culture, business and entertainment, with a special emphasis on jobs, education, business opportunities and healthcare. New Britain Business Expo is a positive place for business. The event offers the attendees the opportunity to discover the variety of businesses and tremendous level of service that surrounds them. Attend the local entertainment and sample foods from some of the area's best caterers. For the exhibitors, for only $150.00 dollars this day gives them the opportunity to showcase their products and services and get in front of key decision makers, buyers, and business leaders. New Britain Business Expo will showcase approximately 150 exhibitors, entertainment, education seminars and the taste of expo after hours. Schedule of Events: 9:00 AM - Ribbon Cutting and Keynote Address 10:00 AM - Show floor officially opens 10:00 AM - Local Entertainment Begins 10:30 AM - Educational Seminars Begins 11:30 AM - Free Lunch for Exhibitors Opens 3:00 PM - Taste of New Britain / Food Booth Serving 5:00 PM - New Britain Business Expo Closed If your interested in been part of New Britain Business Expo and want more information please call us at 860-890-5486. Thank you! |
| March 15, 2010 | Farmington | Ayurveda at the UConn Health Center Spring Events FARMINGTON, CONN. – The University of Connecticut Health Center offers several Ayurveda events to the public in March and April. Ayurveda is the ancient Indian art of healing that blends science, philosophy and spirituality. § Ayurveda Day, Monday, March 15, noon to 4 p.m., conference room EG-013. Attendees of this open house will experience components of Ayurveda and Vedic living. Admission is free, no registration required. § Equinox: An Invitation to Spring, Friday, March 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., conference room EG-013. Learn how to cleanse/detoxify with proper diet, as well as about diseases and symptoms that are prevalent in the spring and simple changes to prevent them. Registration fee is $30. § Cultivating Healthy Living I, Mondays, March 22, March 29, and April 5, 6 to 7 p.m. Learn the basic understanding and techniques for self healing, including breath and postures and nutrition and lifestyle. Registration fee is $90. § Cultivating Healthy Living II, Mondays, April 12, 19 and 26, 6 to 7 p.m. Learn techniques to coordinate mind, body and spirit, and develop self awareness and resilience, including relaxation, subtle energy and cosmic connections, and maintaining positive relationships. Registration fee is $90. The deadline for advanced registration is seven days prior to the start date. For registration information, please contact Amala Guha, director of the UConn School of Medicine’s Complementary Alternative Supportive Care Program, at 860-561-4857 or aguha@att.net. The University of Connecticut Health Center includes the schools of medicine and dental medicine, the UConn Medical Group, University Dentists, and John Dempsey Hospital. Founded in 1961, the Health Center pursues a mission of providing outstanding health care education in an environment of exemplary patient care, research and public service. More information about the UConn Health Center is available at www.uchc.edu. |
| March 16, 2010 | Winsted | The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Beardsley & Memorial Library will take place on Tuesday evening, March 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the library's Community Room, 40 Munro Place, in Winsted. All are invited to attend. Call the library at (860)379-6043 for information. |
| March 16, 2010 | Storrs | Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive traditional taiko drumming and innovative choreography on the Jorgensen stage on Tuesday, March 16, at 7:30 pm. “Tao: The Martial Art of Drumming” has critics waxing lyrical about the group’s extraordinary precision, energy, and stamina. Time Out calls the show “powerful, dynamic and unique,” and the Chicago Tribune says the performers are “extraordinarily talented …[with] incomparable muscular zeal” as they bring a non-traditional flair to the heritage of Japanese drumming. At a compound in the mountains of Japan the members of Tao live and engage in incredibly intensive study of physical strength, mental discipline and skill development before reaching the highest level of virtuosity. However, each of these performers brings a nontraditional flair to the group by drawing on their diverse backgrounds: one as a hard rock musician, another as a gymnast, and yet another as a composer. They offer a young and vibrantly modern take on a traditional art form. The Japanese taiko drum is a simple, traditional instrument with the world’s greatest sound pressure that conceals infinite possibilities. Tao brings together a highly skilled technical staff and produces a show with a meticulous eye for detail and performance mastery, taking taiko from its confines of being the successor of Japan’s traditional culture and developing a totally new genre of entertainment. “Tao” melds the rhythm of an opera with a melody that summons images of classic landscapes to give a performance with the sophistication of a musical. The drummers’ preeminent skills enthrall their audiences with graceful movements that sometimes seem to be a dance with the drum and sometimes purely a beautifully glamorous performance. This is a totally new genre - a mix of drum, dance and musical. With the music sounding at one moment like a song, at another moment like a story, it is natural for audiences to visualize the beautiful Japanese landscape in response. Tao revives the almost forgotten innocence hidden deep in the hearts of all. The skill of the performers stimulates the senses, permeates the soul and provides a global connectedness to everyone. See Tao: The Martial Art of Drumming at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road on the UConn campus in Storrs. Tickets are $25, $27 and $30, with some discounts available. Call the Box Office, Monday through Friday, 11 am to 5 pm, at 860.486.4226, or order online at jorgensen.uconn.edu. Enjoy free, convenient parking across the street in the North Garage. # # # |
| March 17, 2010 | Colebrook | St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Colebrook Senior and Community Center Wednesday, March 17 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Takeouts Available 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. MENU Corned Beef Irish Soda Bread Cabbage Pistachio Cake Potatoes and Carrots Coffee, Tea and Punch $10 Adult; $6 Children (10 and under) Please come and enjoy the hospitality of members of the Community Center and this delicious meal being prepared by Joe Alciati and Alyse Bergersen. (All proceeds benefit the Colebrook Senior and Community Center) |
| May 16, 2010 | Durham | SECOND ANNUAL DURHAM PET FAIR The 2nd Annual Durham Pet Fair will be held at Coginchaug Regional High School, located at 135 Pickett Lane in Durham on Sunday, May 16th from 11:00am to 5:00pm. It is jointly organized by Help Willy's Friends and the Durham Veterinary Hospital. The Durham Pet Fair will feature merchants and adoptable pets from shelters/rescue organizations from throughout the region. There will also be live music, entertainment (including dog agility demonstrations by SCAT and the state police canine unit), and children’s activities. The 2009 Durham Pet Fair had over 35 shelters/rescue organizations in attendance along with over 40 merchants. Sponsorships and 10’x10’ booth space is now available for the 2010 Pet Fair. Visit www.durhampetfair.com for more information on sponsorships and booth space, or contact Mark at 203-988-1718 or willy@helpwillysfriends.org. Help Willy’s Friends is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to collecting food and supplies to distribute among local animal shelters/rescue organizations. This in turn assists shelter workers with providing proper, required, and additional care to animals in need. Ultimately, this results in additional time with hope of finding a new home for loving dogs and cats. For more information about Help Willy’s Friends, visit www.helpwillysfriends.org. ## Contact: Andrew Cicarella Phone: (203) 671-4029 Email: andrew@helpwillysfriends.org Website: www.helpwillysfriends.org www.durhampetfair.com Follow Us: Facebook Twitter |
| March 16, 2010 | East Windsor | Independent Transportation Network/ITNNorthCentralConnecticut™ that provides dignified transportation for seniors announces Information Sessions for Seniors, their families and adults with visual impairments. East Windsor CT – People with questions on how the Independent Transportation Network works can get answers at an information session to be held from 7-8 PM on March 16, 2010 at the parish hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 94 Main Street, East Windsor CT. Members of the Board of Directors will be available to meet in a group or one on one as required. People that want to come are asked to call the office at 860-758-7833. Bringing the national program to North Central Connecticut was the work of a dedicated Board of Directors who spent months building support in the ten communities the program now serves, including Bloomfield, East Granby, East Windsor, Enfield, Granby, Somers, South Windsor, Suffield, Windsor and Windsor Locks. The primary goal of ITNNorthCentralConnecticut™ is to enable seniors and visually impaired persons who no longer drive to maintain their freedom, independence and dignity. Those who wish to utilize the service will pay an annual membership fee of $40. Ride charges during the day are a $4 pickup fee and $1 per mile. In return, they will enjoy peace of mind knowing that a clean, private car and safe, experienced driver are available to them around the clock, 365 days a year, and that they do not have to ask for favors, plan around the schedules of others, use public tax dollars, travel in groups, or make their way to a pick-up point to reach their destination. Applications for Membership or to become a Volunteer Driver are now available on the website www.itnnorthcentralct.org. For additional information, call Margaret Smith Hale at 860-758-7833 or email info@itnnorthcentralct.org. Executive Director ITNNorthCentralConnecticut Dignified Transportation for Seniors 99 Main Street, Suite 8 PO Box 448 East Windsor, CT 06088 860-758-7833 www.itnnorthcentralct.org Save the Date: May 2, 2010 12 - 4 pm. Annual Walk for Rides, Sports World, East Windsor. Email or call for a brochure. |
| March 17, 2010 | Colebrook | COLEBROOK, CT -- The Colebrook Senior and Community Center announced that it is holding a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Wednesday, March 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Takeouts will be available from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The menu will be Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots, Irish Soda Bread and Pistachio Cake for Dessert. All are invited to attend. Adults: $10 and Children $6 (10 and under). The Senior and Community Center is located at 2 School House Road off Route 183 in Colebrook Center (or turn right at Colebrook Town Hall going North.) Proceeds will support the Colebrook Senior and Community Center. |
| March 18, 2010 | Derby | Going Green: Your Environment and Your Health Derby, CT: Griffin Hospital Naturopathic Resident, Dr. Lisa Rosenberger, will present "Going Green: Your Environment and Your Health" on Thursday, March 18, at 4:45 PM. The free program will be held at the Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital, located at 350 Seymour Avenue in Derby, CT. Register online at www.griffinhealth.org/events/imc.htm or by calling 203.732.1370. During this discussion, Dr. Rosenberger will discuss how your environment can affect your health, including the differences between organic and non-organic foods, cleaning products, chemical pesticides and heavy metal exposure. About Dr. Rosenberger Dr. Rosenberger is a second-year Integrative Medicine resident at Griffin Hospital and the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine and a research assistant for the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. She is a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. Prior to her doctoral studies, she attended the University of Maryland, where she graduated with a degree in Biology. Dr. Rosenberger is a licensed Naturopathic physician by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine and a licensed Acupuncture physician/Doctor of Oriental Medicine by the Florida Board of Acupuncture. She is currently a candidate for licensure as a Naturopathic physician and acupuncturist in the State of Connecticut. The Integrative Medicine Center (IMC) at Griffin Hospital holds free monthly "Fireside Chats" on subjects related to integrative healthcare. The "chats" are conducted by the IMC clinicians and held at the IMC, which is housed in the Center for Cancer Care, 350 Seymour Avenue, Derby. ### |
| March 19, 2010 | Willimantic | The Windham Theatre Guild continues their 2009-2010 Main Stage Theatre season with the crazy romantic comedy The Movie Game...opening Friday, March 19th at the Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic. Jack Goldberg, unemployed and with no romantic prospects, is in the midst of a pre-midlife crisis. Disenchanted with his routine of meeting his best friend, Samantha, at an old movie theatre night after night, Jack decides the time has come for a drastic change and agrees to see "therapist to the stars", who convinces Jack to undergo a radical type of therapy forcing him to play the leading man in his own romantic comedy. A screamingly funny romantic comedy combining humor, heart, laughter and love, The Movie Game tips its hat to pop culture and pays homage to such classic films as The Philadelphia Story, Annie Hall and When Harry Met Sally. Michele Hettinger returns as Director of The Movie Game. Michele is a home-schooling mom from Mansfield Center, who has been active with the Windham Theater Guild for almost 4 years. A few of her most recent projects have been props/backstage manager for The Fantasticks, was the character "Gertrude" in the staged reading of Blessed Event by local playwright, Jim Hetrick and was the Director for Kitchen Witches in 2008 for the Windham Theater Guild. In 2009 she directed 1984 for the Stafford Springs Community Theater. As a special treat, the Windham Theatre Guild will serve free popcorn and soda before both performances of opening weekend…Friday and Saturday, March 19th & 20th. The Movie Game will be presented as Dinner Theatre performances for only two nights, on April 9 & 10. Doors open at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm, and show at 8pm. Tickets are $40 for adults, $38 for students/seniors and children. There will be only one Dessert Theatre performance on April 8th . Doors open at 7pm, show is at 8pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $17 for students/seniors and children. And Show Only performances with row seating are March 19, 20, 26, & 27 with a Sunday matinee on March 28 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students/seniors and $8 for children under 12. All UConn, ECSU, and QVCC students pay the new discounted price of $10. Group discounts are also available. For reservations and information, call the Windham Theatre Guild at 423-2245 or buy your tickets on-line at www.windhamtheatreguild.org. Robin Rice—WTG Publicity Director—860-456-1111 x 106 |
| March 20, 2010 | East Windsor | The First Congregational Church will be having a "Spring Fling" community dinner on March 20th (Seating will be 5:30- 7) . They will be serving Mediterranean Succotash or Chicken Florentine with delicious side dishes and dessert will be offered. Please call the Church at 860-654-0590 or Eileen at 860-256-7361 for ticket details and reservations. The church is located at 124 Scantic Road, East Windsor CT. |
| March 20, 2010 | Newington | TASTE OF NEWINGTON SPONSORED BY: 172 KELSEY STREET, NEWINGTON, CT 06111 www.RMAutoServices.com (860) 667-1605 What: 18th Annual Home and Business Showcase and Taste of Newington Where: Newington High School Gymnasium and Cafeteria When: Saturday, March 20th, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Showcase) Noon – 2:00 PM (Taste of Newington) Friday, March 19th, 2010 - 5:30 - 7:30 PM NETWORKING SOCIAL (Registration Required) |
| March 20, 2010 | Bethlehem | Join us at The Church of the Nativity, Knights of Columbus; Council 13266 is sponsoring a St. Patrick's Day Dinner, Saturday, March 20th, 6pm-8pm, at the Church Hall, 48 East St. Bethlehem Ct. Bring your family as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a traditional St. Patrick's Day dinner. We'll have corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, soda bread and more. Price: $15 per person, $10 for children 12 and under. |
| March 20, 2010 | Springfield, MA | Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ The First Siritualist Church, 33 Bliss Street, Springfield, MA. Pasta and Meatball Dinner, Comedy Show & Gallery Readings. Dinner from 4:45 -6:15, , Comedy Show 6:30 - 7:00, Gallery Readings 7:00 - 9:00. John Edwards style Gallery Readings only $10.00, Dinner, Comedy show and Gallery Readings, $15.00, Dinner only - Adults $8.00, Kids under 12 $5.00, Information from another realm!Several Mediums will be reading. For additional information, please contact Cindy Hutcheson 413-786-0487 or Denise St., Pierre @413-238-5344. |
| March 19 & 20, 2010 | Manchester | Manchester's Oldest Antique Shw - "48th Annual" - will be held at Second Congregational Church, 385 North Main Street, Manchester on Friday, March 19th from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 20th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m Our 37 dealers will offer a wondrous array of elegant antiques and collectibles attractively displayed, including jewelry, furniture, country wares, linens, books, prints and memorabilia. Give yourself, or a friend, an antique gift to treasure! Come, enjoy our home cooked meals and pies - our kitchen is a delight! Admission $5.00. |
| March 20, 2010 | Bloomfield | Wintonbury Winter Programs for Children and Families 2010. Jessica Santos, a certified yoga instructor, returns to Wintonbury Library for a yoga class targeted for children ages 3 1/2 and older. Participants should wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel. Please register for all programs. Wintonbury Branch Library, 1015 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002 (860) 242-0041. |
| March 20, 2010 | New Britain | The 16th annual Ukrainian Easter Festival will be held at St., Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 54 Winter St., New Britain, 06051 (located behind Newbrite Plaza), on Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m., in the church hall. (Snow date Saturday, March 27.) Featured will be our famous Ukrainian Easter Breads, Ukrainian Easter eggs (pysanky), embroidery, baked goods and ethnic foods. Admission is free and there is ample parking behind the church. For information, call 860 229-3833 or 860 677-2138. |
| March 19 & 20, 2010 | Storrs | Masters of the Fiddle at Jorgensen Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy Fire Up Jorgensen Cabaret Fri & Sat, Mar 19 & 20, 2010, 8 pm Doors open at 7 pm Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, two of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers, also happen to be married. Together, these Masters of the Fiddle will create a whirlwind of Celtic music, dance, and song at 8 pm, Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20, at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the UConn campus in Storrs. The foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and world-class step dancing of this Celtic collaboration will leave onlookers breathless from the moment the duo hits the stage. Donnell Leahy is eldest of the eight musical siblings of the Canadian powerhouse that bears the family name. Each of the Leahy children learned to play fiddle from their father, while their mother, a champion step-dancer, taught them to sing, dance and play piano in their rural Ontario home. Donnell’s Irish background is evident in his fiddling, mixed with influences from Quebec and Cape Breton. Natalie MacMaster’s impressive musical lineage includes a cadre of amazing fiddlers, including her uncle, prodigy Buddy MacMaster, and the great Canadian folk icon John Allan Cameron, and she is firmly grounded in the Cape Breton style. However, she began to forge her own sound with a concert debut at age nine-and-a-half. “I am a very musical person,” MacMaster declares. “I love music, and I don’t just love Cape Breton fiddling, although it’s my favorite...I guess culture and tradition never go out of style.” MacMaster and Leahy push the pedal to the floor as they roar across the musical terrain with jigs, reels and strathspeys. Their fiery energy brakes only occasionally for a delicate air or a keening ballad, making a timeless tradition as fresh and new as a sunrise on Cape Breton’s rocky shore. Their music combines the influence of their Irish and Scottish roots with their inherent desire for new sounds. The Intelligencer Journal called their “dual fiddle wizardry a refreshing breeze over the crowd even as the... pair heated up the stage.” Their amazing synergy produces infectious, can’t-sit-still melodies. Hear the Masters of the Fiddle at the Jorgensen Cabaret. There’s nothing like it for sheer enjoyment and relaxation, with light dinner fare and dessert ($3-$10; cash bar), and the best entertainment around in a cozy, candlelit nightclub setting. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $34, $38 and $45. For information, call the Box Office, Monday through Friday, 11 am to 5 pm, at 860.486.4226, or order online at jorgensen.uconn.edu. Enjoy free parking across the street in the North Garage. # # # |
| March 21, 2010 | Waterbury | The Kiwanis Club of Waterbury, CT., will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 21 @ the Waterbury Elks Lodge, 283 West Main St., from 8:00 AM - Noon. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by contacting breakfast chairman Paul Czarzasty @ (203) 510-6718. |
| March 21, 2010 | Waterbury | Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 21, 2010, 8:00 am to 12 noon @ Waterbury Elks Lodge, 283 West Main Street, Waterbury. For Tickets call: (203) 510-6178. |
| March 23, 2010 | West Hartford | Big Bird and friends featured in new planetarium show at The Children’s Museum WEST HARTFORD, Conn., The creative team at Sesame Street knows how to get to The Children’s Museum in West Hartford! The Museum is excited to be launching its newest planetarium show, One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure, on March 23, 2010. In its only Southern New England showcase, this Sesame Workshop program will premiere exclusively at The Children’s Museum planetarium on March 21st for members, and then it will open to the public on March 23rd. Thanks to the generous donations of The Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation, Inc. and The Vernon D. & Florence E. Roosa Family Foundation, One World, One Sky will be a permanent addition to the Museum’s lineup of thrilling planetarium programs, so families can visit Big Bird and friends as often as they’d like! One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure, is a multi-cultural, bi-national project between the United States and China, made possible, in part, by Sesame Workshop and the National Science Foundation. Its cross-cultural cast includes not only familiar Sesame Street characters like Big Bird and Elmo, but also the new character Hu Hu Zhu, from the Chinese adaptation of Sesame Street, Zhima Jie. Together, these characters explore the Moon and constellations and celebrate the different – and similar ways – we all share such a beautiful world and sky. “Just like Elmo, we’re really tickled to have Sesame Street join the great line-up of spectacular shows in our Traveler’s Science Dome Planetarium,” said Kevin Sullivan, president and CEO of The Children’s Museum. “We’re fortunate to have the largest full-dome planetarium in New England right here in West Hartford. Now children of all ages can join Big Bird, Elmo and their friends to marvel at the constellations and learn about our planets and solar system.” One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure, opens to the public March 23 at The Children’s Museum. It will be shown twice a week on weekdays beginning March 23rd, and begin showing on weekends in late April. Please visit the Museum’s Website, www.TheChildrensMuseumCT.org, for show times, as they change week to week. The Children’s Museum offers more than 100 live animals, hands-on science exhibits, out-of-this-world digital planetarium shows, and programs for younger children and families. With over 210,000 visitors annually, it is one of Connecticut’s top museum attractions. The Children’s Museum is located at 950 Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford and at Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton. More information is available at www.TheChildrensMuseumCT.org. # # # |
| March 23, 2010 | Bloomfield | Wintonbury Winter Programs for Children and Families 2010. Instrument Zoo Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 P.M. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra provides children with the opportunity to bang, blow, pluck and strike real instruments with the help of the HSO "Zoo Keeper". Each participant receives a booklet with activities to enjoy at home. Please register for all programs. Wintonbury Branch Library, 1015 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002 (860) 242-0041. |
| March 25, 2010 | Colebrook | STATE REBATES FOR SOLAR + 30% TAX CREDIT THURSDAY, MAR 25, 7PM, COLEBROOK SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER Learn how rebates from the Ct. Clean Energy Fund combined with federal tax credits can save up to one-half the cost of a solar hot water system that will pay for itself in a very short time. Also learn how to evaluate your own site for its solar potential. Call the Community Center (Schoolhouse Rd. & Rt. 183, Colebrook) 738-9521 for info. |
| March 26, 2010 | New Haven | The next film in the World Films Series will be screened at New Haven Public
Library, 133 Elm St., on Friday, March 26. WELCOME (2009, France) is the
story of a young Kurdish refugee who struggles his way through Europe trying
to reunite with his girlfriend who recently emigrated to England. When
authorities stop him in Calais, on the French side of the English Channel,
he determines to swim across. He starts training for the swim at a local
pool where he meets a middle-aged swimming instructor. Their relationship
takes unexpected turns as parallel love stories unfold.
WELCOME is directed by Philippe Lioret and stars Vincent Lindon and Firat
Ayverdi, with native languages and English subtitles. Clay Howe, a member
of Alliance Française who will introduce the film, says "I saw the film at
the Providence French Film Festival, and it was a real stand-out. Vincent
Lindon is fabulous, and the other actors do an excellent job. It is a very
revealing look at one of the most important problems facing Europe today."
The World Films Series screens on the last Friday of the month at the
library at 2pm. These quality feature films are made available prior to
their DVD release in the U.S. There is no charge, and the public is invited
to BYO popcorn. For information about the March 26 screening visit
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| March 4 - March 26, 2010 | Hartford | Young Artist with Autism Exhibit opens in March Hartford, CT – Connecticut has its share of phenomenal artists, but few of them have as phenomenal a story as 15 year old Ben Carroll. Ben Carroll was born in Bulgaria, in July of 1994. He was placed in an orphanage and basically neglected. He was adopted at 18 months old by Manchester, Connecticut family, Ed and Laura-Lee Carroll. As a child diagnosed with autism, Ben’s journey involved years of speech therapy, occupational therapy, and home schooling. Amidst the special needs that Ben had, though, he began exhibiting some special talent as well. Ben loved to paint, and draw, and was clearly talented. In 2004, Ben had his first art show, and a star was born. Almost 6 years later, Ben Carroll will now be exhibiting work he created from age 9 to 15 at the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford this March. An opening reception with hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be held Thursday, March 4th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The exhibition runs from March 4 – March 26th, 2010, and is open Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 5:00pm. Also, be sure to look for Ben on Better Connecticut, with Scot Haney, around the 2nd week of March. Charter Oak Cultural Center, located at 21 Charter Oak Avenue in Hartford, is housed in Connecticut's oldest synagogue building, is a non-profit, multi-cultural arts center committed to preserving the Jewish Heritage of our building, giving access to the arts to all people and doing the work of social justice. Charter Oak has long been an arts showcase for the region's ethnically and culturally diverse communities. We offer performances, exhibits, classes, two free after school programs for inner city youth, lectures and cultural programming that nourish the mind, soul, body and spirit of young and old alike. Our mission is to provide access to the arts for all. For more information, call Katie Hanley at the Charter Oak Cultural Center at (860) 249-1207. ### |
| February 19 - March 26, 2010 | Canterbury | Join us for FISH FRY FRIDAYS during lent at St. Augustine's Church 144 Westminster Rd., Route 14, Canterbury, CT.. Remember These Friday dates: 2-19, 2-26, 3-5, 3-12, 3-19 & 3-26 from 4:30 - 7:00p. Menu of Fisherman's platter, Baked/Fried Fish, Scallops, Shrimp, Clams, etc... Pay at the door. Weekly specials announced. Takeouts call 860-546-6225. |
| February - March 26, 2010 | Hebron | The Church of the Holy Family will offer a Lenten Fish Fry for the community on the six consecutive Fridays during Lent. The event will be held on February 19 & 26, and March 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 4:30-7pm in the church hall located at 185 Church Street in Hebron. The menu includes fresh, fried or baked fish, deep fried french fries, homemade cole slaw as well as a special dessert each week. A choice of two kids' dinners, including macaroni & cheese, will also be available. The cost is $12 for Adults and $5 for kids under ten. To-go orders will also be available. Stations of the Cross will follow upstairs at 7:30pm for those who are interested. All proceeds from the event will go to “The Church of the Holy Family Elevator Fund”. For more information contact the parish at 860-228-0096 |
| March 27, 2010 | Hartford | ST. ANN’S OF AVON YOUTH MINISTRY PRESENTS “HIS LAST DAYS” His Last Days, is a moving musical portrayal of Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection with music by Dallas Holm and Steve Green. It will be performed by the St. Ann’s Youth Ministry on Saturday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. at Avon High School and Sunday, March 28th at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. Special effects lighting and wonderfully moving music enhances this very professional presentation. The cast of about 40 students ranges from Grades 9 through college freshmen. Solo performances include: Joe Rosati, Mary Kayan, Kevin Roland, Michelle LaMonica, Ryan Edgar, and Caroline DiStefano. Proceeds on Saturday will benefit a local child who is suffering from cancer and on Sunday will benefit orphans in Haiti. Tickets for the Avon performance are $7, and a donation of $10 is suggested for the Cathedral performance. For more information, contact Joan Gould 860-673-9858 x226 |
| March 27, 2010 | Torriungton | CIVITAN CLUB TO HOLD SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER DANCE Torrington Civitan Club will sponsor a "Scholarship Fundraiser Dance" at P Sam's Bar and Grill in Torrington on Saturday, March 27th from 7 - 11 pm. Dance to the music of popular "Night Moves Band." There will be a cash bar. Bring your own snacks (chips, pretzels, peanuts, etc.) or food can be purchased at the bar. A 50/50 raffle will be held. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased from Civitan members or by calling 860-489-0508. Proceeds benefit local college bound high school students. Torrington Civitan Club is a non-profit service club that meets the second Tuesday 6 p.m. each month at Marino's Restaurant, Torrington. For information on the organization, please call Theresa at 860-489-2613. |
| March 27, 2010 | Derby | Learn Therapeutic Touch at Griffin Hospital Derby, CT -A basic-level Therapeutic Touch Workshop will be held at Griffin Hospital, located at 130 Division Street, Derby, CT, on Saturday, March 27, from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Workshop participants will learn the basics of Therapeutic Touch and gain hands-on practice. The workshop is open to the public and requires no previous experience. RNs will be awarded 12 contact-hours. Participation fee is $100. To register or for more information, contact Holly Major at (203) 732-1297 or hmajor@griffinhealth.org. Therapeutic Touch is derived from an ancient technique called "laying-on of hands". It is an energy-healing practice based on the premise that healing is promoted when the body’s energies are in balance and that by passing their hands over the patient, healers can identify energy imbalances. About the Instructor Holly Major, MSN, ANP-BC, QTTT is the Therapeutic Touch Coordinator for Griffin Hospital and a qualified TT Teacher through NH-PAI, the official organization of Therapeutic Touch. Holly has been teaching Therapeutic Touch since 2000. ### |
| March 27, 2010 | East Granby | East Granby Lions Club: East Granby Community/Senior Center Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 4:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Who will be there? Neighbors and Friends. Come visit with our Community! Dinner includes: Salad Bar, Baked Ham, Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Carrots and Rolls. Desserts include: Assorted Sheet Cakes or Apple Pie. Childred 5 and Under are Free!!!!! Ages 6 - 10 are $3.00, Adults are $12.00. $1.00 Off Advance Ticket Purchase. Contact Lion Myra at 860-658-0623 for advance tickets! |
| March 27, 2010 | Harwinton | The Harwinton Woman's Club will be hosting their Winter Wind Down - A Social Gathering and Dance on Saturday, March 27, 2010 to celebrate the spring season and to raise funds to support a number of programs benefiting - among many others American veterans, victims of domestic violence, prospective college students, and clients of the local food banks. In the past we have received support from many individuals and businesses, allowing us to donate thousands of dollars each year. In addition to all that you contribute, we hope that you can further support our efforts by making a donation to help defray the cost of such an event. Specifically, we are looking for items to include in our ballon raffle. Gifts and gift certificates with a range of values would enhance our fundraising efforts and are very much appreciated. you may prefer to donate a number of smaller items or make a single donation of your choice. Thank you for your consideration and your generosity. We look forward to hearing from you. |
| March 27, 2010 | West Haven | Clarence E. Thompson School is having a Huge Craft Festival WEST HAVEN - Thompson School , 165 Richards Street , is holding a Craft/ Artisan Festival on Saturday March 27th, From 9:00am – 4:30pm in their Gym. There will be lots of Crafter/Artist ,Great Raffle prizes, Bake Sale, Hands on table for kid’s crafts, Face painting, and much more. ADMISSION: A canned good for W.H.E.A.T. or Canned good/Treats for West Haven Animal Shelter. Any Questions Call Suzanne: (203)934-9359 (203)934-9359 |
| March 28, 2010 | New London | NEW LONDON- New London's Flock Theatre joins the United States Coast Guard Band for an afternoon of music inspired by William Shakespeare's masterpieces, interspersed with vignettes from his plays. Music and wit from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet," and more take the stage on Sunday, March 28 at 2 pm at the Coast Guard Academy. Coast Guard Band concerts are always free and open to the public. Visit www.uscg.mil/band for more information and look for the Coast Guard Band on Facebook and Twitter, @coastguardband. |
| March 28, 2010 | West Hartford | The West Hartford Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of maestro Richard Chiarappa, presents “Another Afternoon at the Opera” on Sunday March 28, 3:00 pm, at the Roberts Theater on the grounds of Kingswood-Oxford School, 170 Kingswood Road, West Hartford. On the program are popular works by Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, and others, including “Mi chiamano Mimi,” “Il Segreto di Susanna,” “Bella figlia dell’amore,” “The Gypsy Song,” “The Flower Duet,” “The Pearl Fishers Duet,” and “Nessun Dorma.” Featured performers are · Louise Fauteux, soprano · Imelda Franklin Bogue, mezzo-soprano · Kenneth Shelley, tenor · Luke Scott, bass-baritone · Michael Dunne, narrator Tickets are $15 per person. To order call 860-521-4362 or mail checks to: WHSO, P.O. Box 370036, West Hartford, CT 06137. Tickets can also be purchased securely on-line at www.whso.org, and at the door beginning at 2:15 p.m. the day of the concert. Refreshments will be provided by Fleming’s Steak House; sponsorship by Hoffman Audi of East Hartford and New London. For directions to the Roberts Theater see http://www.kingswood-oxford.org/. Parking is available on the Outlook Avenue (including handicapped parking) or Trout Brook Drive entrances. |
| March 10, 2010 | Storrs | A Year With Frog & Toad Sun, March 28, 2010, 1 & 3 pm Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters hop from the page to the stage In A Year With Frog and Toad, at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 28 at 1 and 3 pm. two mismatched friends navigate the seasons of life in this bright, bouncy all-new musical THAT’S part of the jorgensen Children’s Series, supported by Bank of America. to add to the enjoyment, Jorgensen has planned an hour of face-painting and froggy fun before each performance. Find out why it’s keen to be green! FOR TICKETS, CALL 860-486-4226, OR ORDER ONLINE AT jORGENSEN-dot-UCONN-dot- E-D-U. FREE, CONVENIENT PARKING IS AVAILABLE. # # # |
| March 28, 2010 | New London | MUSICAL SHAKESPEARE NEW LONDON— New London’s Flock Theatre joins the United States Coast Guard Band for an afternoon of music inspired by William Shakespeare’s masterpieces, interspersed with vignettes from his plays. Music and wit from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Hamlet,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and more take the stage on Sunday, March 28 at 2 pm at the Coast Guard Academy. Coast Guard Band concerts are always free and open to the public. Visit www.uscg.mil/band for more information and look for the Coast Guard Band on Facebook and Twitter, @coastguardband. |
| March 28, 2010 | Newington | NEW LONDON- New London's Flock Theatre joins the United States Coast Guard Band for an afternoon of music inspired by William Shakespeare's masterpieces, interspersed with vignettes from his plays. Music and wit from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet," and more take the stage on Sunday, March 28 at 2 pm at the Coast Guard Academy. Coast Guard Band concerts are always free and open to the public. Visit www.uscg.mil/band for more information and look for the Coast Guard Band on Facebook and Twitter, @coastguardband. |
| March 28, 2010 | Holyoke | Western Mass Mineral * Jewelry & Fossil show Saturday March 27th, 2010, @ 10AM to 5 PM, Sunday 28th, 2010 @ 10AM TO 4PM, @ Holiday Inn @ Ingleside (Exit 15 off I-91) Holyoke, Mass. $4.00 Admission - children 12 and under free with adult. Show features Mineral, Gemstones, Jewelry, Crystals, Beads Fossils, Lapidary and mineral arts from around the world. Live Demonstrations, Free Exhibits, Ample Secure Free Parking, on site Food. |
| March 10 - 28, 2010 | Ivortyon | Calendar Listing for “The Philadelphia Story” By Philip Barry At the Ivoryton Playhouse Date: March 10 – March 28, 2010 Theatre: Ivoryton Playhouse103 Main Street, Ivoryton, Connecticut Tickets: 860-767-7318 /on-line at www.ivorytonplayhouse.org Prices: $38 adults/ $33 seniors/ $20 students/$15 children Time: Wednesday & Sunday matinees at 2pm; Wednesday & Thursday & evenings at 7:30pm; Friday & Saturdayevenings at 8pm Jacqueline Hubbard Executive Director Ivoryton Playhouse P.O. Box 458 Ivoryton, CT 06442 (860) 767-7318 www.ivorytonplayhouse.org |
| March 28, 2010 | Windsor | Press Release The Choirs of Holy Zion Church of the Jubilee & Christ the King Lutheran Church Present A concert and service of meditation on the events of Holy Week Sunday, March 28, 2010 6:30 PM Christ the King Lutheran Church 465 Park Avenue Windsor, Connecticut (860) 688-1854 No Reservations Required for Concert & Holy Zion Church of the Jubilee Will host a dinner to benefit the scholarship fund Sunday, March 28, 2010 5:00 PM 465 Park Avenue Windsor, Connecticut For dinner reservations, please call Anne Marie at 860.697.6364 Free-will offering accepted A choral concert will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 465 Park Avenue, Windsor, Connecticut, 06095, on the 28th of March, 2010, at 6:30 PM. The theme of the concert is a meditation on the events of Holy Week. Christians observe Holy Week as commemorating the time Jesus of Nazareth, entered the Jerusalem, was received by the crowds, and at the end of the week executed by the Roman government, which occupied the region at the time. This all culminated in the ultimate triumph over death in the Resurrection of Jesus. The choirs of Holy Zion Church of the Jubilee and Christ the King Lutheran Church will join forces for this concert. The choirs are under the direction of Richard R. Charron and Edward Barnes. Mr. Charron will play the organ. Members of the choirs will read Scripture lessons concerning the events of the week, then the choir will sing a composition which reflects on the reading. The musical evening will begin with Brahms’ Fugue in A-Flat Minor. Brahms is not well known for his organ compositions, however they are of very high quality. He wrote fifteen pieces for the organ, most of them based upon German hymn-tunes; all were published posthumously. It is Clara Schumann, the widow of composer Robert Schumann, who saved these organ pieces from being destroyed during one of Brahms’ highly self-critical phases. The Fugue is written in seven flats. When questioned whether anyone would ever play a piece in that key, Brahms replied “My friends will.” Choral works to be presented include a work by the late George J. Nesbit, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He wrote a series of anthems for his small choir in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, which allow all the parts to sing a melody. The melodies are cleverly intertwined so that the works are neither truly polyphonic (all equal parts singing the same or a similar melody line throughout) nor homophonic (a melody accompanied by a chord structure). Other pieces include Spirituals, a piece from a Christian group in Ghana, and hymn-singing by the entire gathering. The choir will end by singing a work by the American composer, William Billings. Billings was a tanner by trade who taught himself music and began a singing school in the Boston area and in Stoughton, Massachusetts. Later his school became the Stoughton Musical Society, which continues to the present. Billings prided himself on not knowing European music. He believed it was unnecessary to know what was going on in England in order to develop truly American music. He lived during the time of the Revolutionary War and wrote hymns and music to encourage the Patriots in their fight. His hymn “Chester” begins: “Let tyrants shake their iron rods, / and prisoners clank their galling chains. / We’ll fear them not, we trust in God. / New England’s God forever reigns.” The choral piece selected for the Palm Sunday concert is Billings’ Easter Anthem. Another selection of Brahms’ organ works will end the evening presentation. Richard R. Charron, JD, organist and choir director of Christ the King Lutheran Church, will play. Other participants include Andrew Williams, accompanist of Holy Zion Church of the Jubilee, who will assist in leading the gathering’s singing on the drums, and will perform a solo during one of the choral pieces. The concert is free. There will be an opportunity for a free-will offering. The evening events begin with a dinner at 5:00 PM, hosted by Holy Zion Church of the Jubilee. Holy Zion also meets at 465 Park Avenue, Windsor. There will be a free-will offering basket at the dinner. All proceeds from the dinner will benefit Holy Zion’s Scholarship Fund. They are currently helping to support six young members in various colleges, many of whom have been on the Dean’s List. The public is cordially invited to attend either or both events. No reservations are needed for the choir concert, however because of limited seating, reservations for the dinner can be arranged by calling Anne-Marie 860-697-6364. At the time of the Palm Sunday program, Christ the King Lutheran Church will be able to announce future musical events to finish its season. Holy Zion and Christ the King began the musical season by presenting the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in December, 2009. That was the third program given by the combined choirs of both Churches. In January Christ the King Lutheran Church hosted a program in honor of the Rev’d Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Members of the choirs of Phillips Metropolitan CME Church of Hartford sang Spirituals and Gospel music in honor of Dr. King. Members of Holy Zion’s congregation helped in presenting the program to the public. The program was open to the community and was well received. There will be one more musical event to be held at Christ the King before the summer season begins. Plans will be announced at the Palm Sunday program. Submitted by The Rev’d Richard R. Charron, JD Organist, Choir Director Christ the King Lutheran Church |
| March 30, 2010 | Massachusetts | On Tuesday, March 30, 2010, the Enfield Friends of the Library will meet in the Community Room of the library @ 104 Middle Road at 7:00 PM. Following a short business meeting, there will be a presentation by Joel Dearing. Mr. Dearing is the women's volleyball coach at Springfield College and the author of "William G. Morgan, or the Springfield College team. After the program, a door prize winner wil be drawn. Te program is free. Refreshments will be served. For information call: (860) 749-9324. |
| March 30, 2010 | Ivortyon | “Some Enchanted Evening” Auditions at the Ivoryton Playhouse The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding non-Equity and Equity auditions for 5 male and female vocalists with strong acting abilities for an April production of “Some Enchanted Evening” on Tuesday, February 9th from noon – 8pm at the Rehearsal Studio, 24 Main Street, Centerbrook. The show runs from April 14 – May 2; rehearsals begin March 30th. Please prepare 2 contrasting Rogers & Hammerstein songs or similar and bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Call 860-767-7318 for appointment www.ivorytonplayhouse.org Jacqueline Hubbard Executive Director Ivoryton Playhouse P.O. Box 458 Ivoryton, CT 06442 (860) 767-7318 www.ivorytonplayhouse.org |
| March 1 - 31, 2010 | Hartford | MONTH OF MARCH HARRIET BEECHER STOWE CENTER FEATURES SALONS AT STOWE: Join us and our guests at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center for Salons at Stowe: 21st century “Parlor Conversation.” This month the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center will discuss women’s public voices and the challenges faced by immigrants. Admission is free. Salons are from 5pm-7pm at Day House. Refreshments will be served. Please make reservations to 860.522.9258 ext 317 or email krounds@stowecenter.org SALON DISCUSSIONS: MARCH 11, 5pm-7pm: From Spiritualism to the Internet: Platforms for Women Featured Guests: Dawn C. Adiletta, Principal, history matters, and former Stowe curator and Elizabeth White, Director of Business Operations, PEOPLE Digital. MARCH 25 – 5pm-7pm: “Give me your tired, your poor…your huddled masses yearning to breathe free” Featured Guests: Robert Fishman, President, CT Immigrant & Refugee Coalition and Andre Blasczynski, Tunxis Community College 7 Polish-American economists, activist and politician. QUILTS EXHIBIT EXTENDED TO MARCH 28, 2010 – The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is extending the popular Quilt Exhibit. Thanks to the generosity of Ed Johnetta Miller, Hartford’s famed fiber artist and quilter, the Stowe Center will extend the celebrated Gee’s Bend exhibit of quilts mounted for the Community Threads project this winter. Don’t miss these stunning examples of quilt artistry. Also see the Stowe Center’s historic quilts displayed in situ in the Stowe House. The Stowe Center is located at 77 Forest Street, Hartford, CT. For more information about the Exhibit, call the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center at 860 525 9317. The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center preserves and interprets Stowe's Hartford home and the Center's historic collections, promotes vibrant discussion of her life and work, and inspires commitment to social justice and positive change. Visit our website: harrietbeecherstowecenter.org |
| March 31, 2010 | Cromwell | EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION OPEN HOUSE MARCH 31st 5-7:30 PM TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT The Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) Central Connecticut Chapter is hosting an Open House on March 31st, 5-7:30 pm at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT. EWGA is a member based association focused on enriching the lives of women through the game of golf. It is national organization with over 20,000 members and has more than 100 chapters in the U.S., Canada and France. It is the largest business women’s golf organization in the world. The Open House welcomes women who want to learn more about EWGA. Featured at the Open House will be highlights of the 2010 Schedule of Golf and Social Events and sign-up for weekly League Play at Lyman Orchards, Blue Fox Run and Tunxis golf courses. It is also a great opportunity to meet and network with current EWGA members. The evening also includes appetizers and door prizes. The cost is $20. To register - call Marcia at 860-236-2226 by March 20th. Visit our web site at www.centralctEWGA.org |
| March 31, 2010 | PSA | LOCAL BUSINESS OFFERING PERMANENT DISCOUNT TO TEACHERS ON MASSAGE A Comfortable Experience offers therapeutic massage services in West Hartford, CT. The business is now announcing a standing discount for teachers: "20% off all swedish massage, forever." Named the Doris Barry Owens Memorial Discount, the special pricing for teachers is offered in the name of A Comfortable Experience owner, Greg Wood's late grandmother, a beloved teacher in West Hartford Public Schools for decades. Doris Barry Owens, along with later Board of Education chairman, Jack Darcey, was largely responsible for bringing foreign languages into the elementary schools when the program was first extended to the earlier grade levels. She was a champion for the language arts, and a much beloved member of the West Hartford's teaching faculty. Says Mr. Wood, "My grandmother was my inspiration in so many ways. Her legacy inspires me every day to want to help people, and nothing could bring me more fulfillment than to offer the good we can do through massage to teachers who deserve all our support, and to do so in her name. Teachers do so much more than teach subject matter; they shape our youth, and not always with our greatest support. I'm delighted to provide that support where I can." Swedish massage, as described at acomfortableexperience.com, is a service offering "smooth, gliding strokes improve circulation, and comfortably soothe away aches, creating a state of relaxation, decreased stress, and improved immunity." Studies have shown that swedish massage decreases blood pressure, increases healthy circulation, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (the "rest and digest" antithesis to our "fight or flight" sympathetic nervous system), and has benefits for virtually all body systems, either directly, or vis a vis its parasympathetic effect. Normally priced at $40, $70, and $100 for 30, 60, and 90 minutes respectively, the 20% Doris Barry Owens Discount for teachers amounts to a substantial price break on the service. Owner Greg Wood explains "the benefits of regular massage are many, and by lowering prices for teachers, I hope to see a number of new teacher clients making this enjoyable commitment to their own health." (A Comfortable Experience also offers Deep Tissue and Hot Stone massage in-office or for home service.) The DBO discount is extended to pre-school, elementary, middle, and secondary classroom teachers. In this economic era of job insecurity and purse-string tightening, this offering from A Comfortable Experience stands out as a decision based more in values than the bottom line. |
| March 1, 2010 | PSA | While 64th District Rep. Roberta Willis is finding creative new ways to waste money – case in point her bill #5028 An Act Concerning Developing the Creative Economy – Republican candidate Kathy Lauretano would like to alert the voters of the 64th District that the Democrats in Hartford have raised bill # 161 An Act Establishing A State-wide Property Tax. The proposed tax would range from 1-5 mills, be collected by the state and distributed back to municipalities on a per capita of needs-based formula. Based on past experience with needs based-formulae and the liberal obsession with income redistribution, the tax payers should assume their tax dollars will be sent to the cities, not back to our towns. At a time when CT residents are among the most heavily taxed in the country, the two-year state budget deficit is at 8.6 billion dollars, and unbridled spending continues off the chart in Hartford, the imposition of a state property tax on families and businesses in the state will only serve to destroy more business, jobs, and drive more residents out of the state, further shrinking the tax base and revenues. For the hoteliers in the 64th District, the Democrats in Hartford have raised bill # 162 An Act Concerning An Increase in the Hotel Tax, said increase to be from the current 12% up to 14%. In addition to the burden this places on hotels and motels in the state, one must question how this tax will act to “encourage tourism” in the state, which supposedly is something the Democrats are paying lip service to as a means to stimulate our economy. The voters of the 64th District and all of CT also need to be aware that there is a state educational power grab to be found in bill #5099 An Act Concerning Full State Funding For Education, the stated purpose of the bill being to provide full state funding for education. Under this bill, local property taxes would no longer be used for education. Instead the state would provide all educational funding, and thereby wrest local control of our school systems from parents, local administrators and citizens. Concerned that perhaps Rep. Willis has not made a splash on the front pages of area newspapers to announce the above legislation, Kathy Lauretano wants to be sure the voters of the 64th District are aware of these important pending bills so the voters of Litchfield County have a chance to discuss the issues, attend public hearings and share their opinions with their Representatives and Senators to the Assembly. Details of the legislation can be found by using the bill numbers to search the General Assembly website at www.cga.ct.gov Kathy Lauretano Lauretano For The 64th P.O. Box 185 Lakeville, CT 06039 860-671-0604 www.kathylauretano.com klauretano2010@gmail.com |
| March 31, 2010 | Cromwell | EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION OPEN HOUSE MARCH 31st 5-7:30 PM TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT The Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) Central Connecticut Chapter is hosting an Open House on March 31st, 5-7:30 pm at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT. EWGA is a member based association focused on enriching the lives of women through the game of golf. It is national organization with over 20,000 members and has more than 100 chapters in the U.S., Canada and France. It is the largest business women’s golf organization in the world. The Open House welcomes women who want to learn more about EWGA. Featured at the Open House will be highlights of the 2010 Schedule of Golf and Social Events and sign-up for weekly League Play at Lyman Orchards, Blue Fox Run and Tunxis golf courses. It is also a great opportunity to meet and network with current EWGA members. The evening also includes appetizers and door prizes. The cost is $20. To register - call Marcia at 860-236-2226 by March 20th. Visit our web site at www.centralctEWGA.org |
| March 1 - 31, 2010 | Norfolk | Cooking Classes Two more great cooking classes are scheduled for the month of March at the Church of Christ Congregational in Norfolk, CT, at 12 Village Green, on the corner of routes 44 and 272. Both classes will be hands-on and include a tasting of the items that students will learn to cook. Indian Cuisine - The first class will be Indian Cuisine from the Western State of India known as Gujarat. Presented by Buk Jackson the class will be held Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:00 PM. A full Indian meal from appetizer, to entrée, bread and dessert will be prepared. Easter Food from the Holy Land - Our second class of the month will be held just in time for Easter on Thursday, March 25th at 6:00 PM. Alex Persons will lead the group on a menu of Easter Foods from the Holy Land. Students will learn to cook a range of Middle Eastern foods from Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt and Jordan. A traditional Eastern lamb recipe will be the main course of the holiday meal that will include starters, salads, side dishes and dessert from this multi-cultural region. The fee for each class is $30. Join us for one or both of these two fun evenings. Sign up now by calling 860-542-5721 or emailing the Church office at cchurch01@snet.net. Checks may be made payable to “Church of Christ” and mailed to PO Box 582, Norfolk, CT 06058. This event will benefit the church's missions and programs. |
| March 31, 2010 | PSA | Perhaps you can foster a dog...maybe you can fit one more into your heart & home... These animals face euthanization if they can't be placed. The Robin I Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter in New Haven, CT is full. Please take a look at our available dogs and see if you can take one or two. www.petfinder.com/shelters/CT74.html is the petfinder website and our website is www.findafriendforlife.org. The phone number at the shelter is 203-946-8110 and Officer Stephani Johnson is the contact or you can call me, Delette, President of The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter at 203-464-2457. The following dogs are URGENT and need rescue or adopters right NOW ! Elsie - 1-1/2 year old female. Gentle dog who loves attention and belly rubs. She is on the mellow side and will relax and lay down when her surroundings are calm. Absolutely fabulous driving in the car. Takes treats very gently. She gives kisses and loves people. Knows her sit and lay down command. Playful and has a silly sort of personality. Appear - 2 year old male. Abandoned at the shelter by his owner. Lovable dog who gives kisses and loves belly rubs. He's very gentle taking treats. Talkative, when people are having a conversation he adds in, very cute. Handsome. Strong , but is pretty good on a no pull harness. Knows some basic commands. He's losing weight at the shelter. Well mannered dog. Bonds quickly. I've been bringing him to adoption events on Sundays and when I walk away from him he cries at me. Chanelle - 3 year old female. She was abandoned and tied in a vacant building. A young man walking by saw her and told the shelter. She was starving, thirsty and very dirty and smelly. She's a gentle dog that would be a good couch potato. Affectionate, gives kisses, loves people, very friendly. Major - 2 year old male. Surrendered to the shelter with a female dog who has already been adopted, their owner's grandmother would not allow the dogs in the house. He is a very mellow dog. Loves people, is eager to please. Loves to snuggle. He's a cuddler. One volunteer reported that after every walk they sit on a bench and Major puts his head on Luis' lap for a nice head scratch. He knows his sit command and stays by his walkers side. Takes treat gently. PLEASE CROSSPOST ! Please don't let these beautiful dogs die. Thank you for helping us save these dogs lives .................... Delette Corwel President The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter |
| January - March 2010 | Bloomfield | Help For Job Hunters Prosser Public Library: Thursday March 4, 2010 @ 7:00 P.M. Resume and Interviewing Tips. Barbara A. Williams, Director of Human Resources for the town of Bloomfield will hold a workshop with plenty of time for questions and discussion. |
| January - March 2010 | Bloomfield | Help For Job Hunters Prosser Public Library: Career Express Bus. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ Prosser Public Library @ 10:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ Wintonbury Branch Library @ 12:30 to 3:30 P.M. Stop by for help with job search strategies, resume writing and editing, online applications, interviewing techniques and career exploration. The Career Express Bus is the Department of Labor's mobil one-stop career center. It has eight computer workstations, internet access, and is handicapped accessible. |
| March 3 - 31, 2010 | New Haven | The public is invited to enjoy the company of some fabulous women at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St. during the month of March (Women's History Month). Events feature Ingrid Bergman and Judy Holiday in classic films, and a fascinating collection of women with Connecticut roots who are actively teaching us about creativity, health and history. Mar. 3, 5:30-7:30pm--Wednesday Classics: GASLIGHT (1944), mystery starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer. No charge; free parking; BYO popcorn. 203-946-8835. Mar. 3, 10 & 17, 1-2pm--LIBRARY YOGA with Debbie Kahan. All levels, bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. $5 donation accepted at door. www.libraryyoga.eventbrite.com or 203-946-8835. Mar. 4, 6-7 pm--Anne Fadiman and students present First Person Singular: An Evening of Personal Essays. Fadiman is award-winning author and Yale's Francis Writer in Residence. Students include Victor Zapana, Corey Finley, and Kate Lund. No charge; free parking. http://www.annefadiman.eventbrite.com. Mar. 10, 6-7pm--The Science of Memory and Aging. Yale Senior Research Scientist Karen J. Mitchell discusses the processes underlying memory and how these change with normal aging, plus possible anti-aging interventions. No charge; free parking. http://www.memoryandaging.eventbrite.com or 203-946-8835. Mar. 16, 6-7pm--Meet Aife Murray, author of MAID AS MUSE: How Servants Changed Emily Dickinson's Life and Language. Launch of East Coast book tour--books will be available for sale and signing. No charge; free parking. http://www.maidasmuse.eventbrite.com or (203) 946-8835. Mar. 17, 6-7pm--Elm Street Book Group: THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN by Garth Stein. Discussion led by Millie Grenough, author of Oasis in the Overwhelm. Register at www.artofracing.eventbrite.com or call 203-946-8835. Mar. 18, 4:30-6:30pm--Subway Supper Seminar: NONPROFITS TELL STORIES, with Sue Hartt of Writing Matters! Get a start on your "I (heart) GNH Nonprofit" storycard! Advance registration required at http://www.nonprofitstories.eventbrite.com or 203-946-7431. Funded by Frederick A DeLuca Foundation and Subway Restaurants. March 24, 6-7 pm--Meet Terry Walters, author of CLEAN FOOD, one of NPR's top 10 cookbooks for 2009. First in the new Covidien Health and Wellness Series., features cooking demo and samples; books available for sale/signing. No charge; free parking. Register at www.cleanfood.eventbrite.com or 203-946-8835. Mar. 25, 6-7 pm--First Ladies and the Press, presented by Lisa Burns, PhD, Quinnipiac professor and author of First Ladies and the Fourth Estate: Press Framing of Presidential Wives (2008) . No charge; free parking. www.firstladies.eventbrite.com or 203-946-8835. Mar. 31, 5:30-7:30pm--Wednesday Classics: BORN YESTERDAY (1950), comedy starring Judy Holiday, William Holden, and Broderick Crawford, at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St. No charge; free parking. (203) 946-8835. Mar. 31, 6-7:30pm--Fiction Writing Workshop with author Patricia Lapidus. Jump start your writing! No charge; free parking; bring writing materials. Register at www.writingfiction.eventbrite.com or 203-946-8835. ### |
| February 17 - April 2, 2010 | Middletown | Middletown Community Lenten Season Schedule Feb 17 Ash Wednesday – Church of the Holy Trinity -Main Street Feb 24 Christ Lutheran – 300 Washington Street March 3 First United Methodist Church- 24 Old Church Street March 10 South Congregational Church-9 Pleasant Street March 17 Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church- 440 West Street March 24 St Paul Lutheran Church – 76 High Street March 31 First Baptist Church- 93 Main Street April 2 Good Friday New Jerusalem Christian Church – 47 Norfolk Street All services begin at 12:10 with light lunch provided, except the Good Friday service begins @12:00noon |
| March 25 - April 3, 2010 | Storrs | “Connecticut Repertory Theatre will present Keith Reddin’s and Meg Gibson’s Too Much Memory, March 25 – April 3, in the Studio Theatre at UCONN. Antigone won't take no for an answer – and it's going to cost her. She's the daughter of Oedipus and his own mother, now defying Creon, leader of Thebes, by insisting that her traitorous brother be given an honorable funeral. Despite being engaged to Creon's son, she'll face death if she won't back down.” For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.” |
| April 5 - 7, 2010 | Windsor | On April 5, 6 and 7, 2010 there wukk be a 50th Anniversary Celebration for Combustion Engineering. Inc.'s move from New York to Windsor. This happy occasion will be celebrated in Building 14, 200 Day Hill Road, and sponsored by the CE/ABB/Alstom Retirees Club. Although the Company is much older than 50 years it is a large and very significant undertaking. There will be exhibts of many different events that have taken place, some history of the Company, and also some detailed pictures of boilers and their parts, reports, etc., during the fifty years. A signifcant amount of memorabilia's will be displayed, which was initiated by Vi Nahabedian, Chairperson of the event. |
| October 29 - April 8, 2010 | West Hartford | HARTT ANNOUNCES NEW CHAMBER MUSIC VISITING ARTIST SERIES
Four-Concert Series of Exciting and Eclectic Offerings
West Hartford, CT. The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to announce its newest music initiative, the 2009-2010 Chamber Music Visiting Artist Series. As part of this exciting and eclectic musical offering, Hartt welcomes; Bolcom and Morris on December 10, 2009; David Finckel and Wu Han on February 11, 2010; and the St. Lawrence String Quartet on April 10, 2010. All performances are held on Thursday evenings and begin at 7:30 PM in Hartt’s Millard Auditorium, on the University of Hartford campus. A special pre-concert dinner precedes each performance and begins at 6:00 PM in the University’s 1877 Club. Patrons may purchase Series subscriptions or individual tickets to the performances and/or the pre-concert dinners. To purchase Series subscriptions or individual tickets, or to get additional information, please call the University of Hartford Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587. To purchase tickets online, please visit www.hartford.edu/hartt on or after July 15, 2009. |
| March 10 - April 10, 2010 | Derby | Derby, CT - The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital is offering a free four-week Cooking and Nutrition program that focuses on the unique nutritional needs of cancer patients. The program, which combines cooking demonstrations with discussions on nutrition and overall health, begins March 10 and continues over the next three Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Center's conference room. The program is team-taught by a Chef, a Clinical Dietician, and a Naturopathic Physician. A course overview follows: Week One - healthy eating for individuals with a diagnosis of cancer; Week Two - grains and sauces for nutrition-rich recipes; Week Three - vegetables and protein; and Week Four - Planning simple, healthy meals and putting it all together. There is no charge to attend, but pre-registration is required. Space is limited to the first 18 registrants for each bi-monthly program. To register, or for more information, call 203.732.1260 or visit the events calendar at www.griffinhealth.org. ### |
| April 11, 2010 | Simsbury | The Civitan Club of Simsbury and the Farmington Valley will hold their 6th Annual Antiques & Collectibles Show on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at The Master's School, 36 Westledge Rd., West Simsbury, CT (Route 309 West), from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. . The Civitan Club is a non-profit organization chartered in December 1953, with a mission to support the research and treatment of developmental disabilities, and to serve the Farmington Valley community needs. Admission to the show is $6.00 ($5.00 with coupon or this article). Children under 12 years: Free Admission. Refreshments will be available at the Civitan Food Court at the Show. There are 60 Exhibitors who travel from as far away as Maine, Cape Cod, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Shaker Heights, OH, Massacusetts, and Connecticut. Among the many items for sale will be glass, pottery, furniture, prints, paintings, jewelry, textiles, country antiques, native American, sterling, metalwork, early Inuit, nautical, fishing collection, equestrian items and much, much more. The net proceeds of the event are dedicated to scholarships for a Boy Scout, a Junior Civitan, and for community projects throughout the Valley. For further information contact Mary Turner, Show Manager, at (860) 658-7794 or email tolturner@comcast.net |
| March 10, 2010 | Seymour | TASTE OF POLAND PIEROGI SALE Every Friday Morning 9 to 11 am and Friday Night 5 to 7 pm Every Sunday morning 11 to 12 noon Last Day Good Friday April 2 Choice of Potato and Cheese Sauerkraut and Onion Cost $6.00 a Dozen To inquire please call Teresa Kregling @ 203-881-2027 April 24th Turkey dinner will be served between 5:30 and 6:30 pm with the Basket drawing just after dinner Cost for the Dinner is $10 for Ages 10 and up. Kids will be $5 Raffle Baskets Tickets are available now they are $1 a chance BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Saturday April 3rd 8 am to 11 am Pancake Breakfast with bacon, coffee/Tea and Juice Adults $5.50 Child $3.50 |
| March 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 and April 8, 9 &10, 2010 | Willimantic | THE MOVIE GAME By Adam Hummel March 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 and April 8, 9 & 10, 2010 Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic Join us on Friday or Saturday, March 19th or 20th and enjoy free popcorn and soda! Jack Goldberg loves movies! He loves them so much that he can't keep a job and still lives with his overbearing parents. In an attempt to shake the rut he is in, Jack agrees to see “the shrink to the stars” whose idea of therapy is to have Jack play the leading man in his own romantic comedy. In a journey that combines humor and heart, laughter and love, you'll be treated to a comedy that tips its hat to such classic films as The Philadelphia Story, Annie Hall and When Harry Met Sally. You'll fall head over heels for this fresh and original winner of the Mark Twain Comedy Playwriting Award. DINNER THEATRE - Catered by Culinary Expressions $40 Adults $38 Seniors(60+)/Students Friday, April 9th Saturday , April 10th DESSERT THEATRE $20 Adults $17 Seniors(60+)/Students Thursday, April 8th SHOW ONLY $15 Adults $12 Seniors (60+)/Students $10 UConn/ECSU/QVCC Students $8 Children Under 12 Friday, March 19th Saturday, March 20th Friday, March 26th Saturday, March 27th Sunday, March 28th (Matinee) For Reservations Call 860-423-2245, go to www.windhamtheatreguild.org or use the attached reservation form. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMING EVENTS AT THE BURTON LEAVITT THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR HARVEY - March 21 & 22, 2010 (contact jbaine5735@sbcglobal.net to schedule an appointment) BROADWAY CHORUS CONCERT - April 30 & May 1, 2010 YOUTH CHORUS CONCERT - May 7 & 8, 2010 |
| March 14 & Spril 11, 2010 | VARIOUS CHAMBER INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE NEWINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE the walk in closet consignment shop presents "prom event" SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH AND SUNDAY, APRIL 11TH 2:00 - 6:00 PM | |
| February 19 - April 16, 2010 | Hartford | ArtWalk at Hartford Public Library Dawn Holder: The Idea of This Perfect Edenic Place “The Idea of This Perfect Edenic Place” is a site-specific installation created for the ArtWalk Gallery by Dawn Holder. The upcoming exhibition will be a dynamic and fantastical garden set against the backdrop of the Hartford city-scape. The setting of the ArtWalk Gallery, with its expansive windows, hints at the complex relationship between the natural world and humanity's desire to cultivate it. The show will at first be installed with a minimal collection of porcelain and mixed-media plants and flowers. Throughout the course of the exhibition, the landscape will grow and change as the artist adds and constructs additional pieces, “planting” them in the garden. February 19,2010-April 16, 2010 For more information, please contact Hartford Public Library at (860) 695-6295 or visit online at www.hplct.org |
| Apri 17, 2010 | New Britain | The Good Old Boys, Presents: Remember When Charity Dinner/Dance to benefit the Clinical Care Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders @ Connecticut Children's Medical Center @ V.F.W. of New Britain, 41 Veterans Drive, New Britain, CT. Time: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Tickets: $18/person in advance, $20/person @ the door. Special Guest: The Crown Imperials and The Sharades Band. Dinner includes pasta with "all the extras" - BYOB: Set-up's included..Tickets Available at the Following Locations: Papa's Dodge (Bill Flynn), E. Main St., N.B. - Reno Cafe, Stanley St., N.B. Amber Club, John St., N.B. - N.B. Diner, W.Main St., N.B. Feno's Autobody, Farmington (860) 229-9493. |
| March - April | Derby | Griffin Hospital Health Talks Open to All! Snoring, chronic knee or hip pain, hospitalization of the elderly and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are the focus of an upcoming series of free talks for the general public by Griffin Hospital physicians and professional staff. Part of the hospital’s ongoing Health Empowerment Series, all programs take place at 6:30 pm (unless otherwise specified) at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, CT. Registration is requested by calling 203-732-1511 or registering online at www.griffinhealth.org. The current series includes: Thursday, March 11, "Snoring - It's No Laughing Matter!" with Dr. Marya Chaisson, Medical Director of the Griffin Hospital Sleep Wellness Center; Thursday, March 18, “A Medical Perspective on Colon Cancer – The Importance of Screening Colonoscopies” featuring gastroenterologists, Dr. Jeffrey Dreznick and Dr. Jonathan Simon, and Thursday, March 25, at 2:30 p.m., "Is Chronic Knee or Hip Pain Slowing You Down?" with Dr. Ignatius Komninakas, a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in joint replacement and sports medicine. On Tuesday, April 6, "Hospitalization and the Elderly: What Comes Next?" will feature Dr. Lionel Lim, specialist in geriatrics and palliative care. This talk, targeted at the elderly and their caregivers, includes an overview of the biomedical aspects of aging and the influence of functionality including falling, dementia, delirium and PolyPharmacy. Dr. Lim will be joined by a team of panelists who will offer information about the hospital process of case management, caring for the caregiver, and how to best prepare for T-19: spousal assessment, spenddown, and asset protection. “Are You at Risk for DVT (deep vein thrombosis) on Wednesday, April 21, features vascular surgeon, Dr. Michael A. Sergi. DVT occurs in about two million Americans each year. On Thursday, April 29, ophthalmologist, Dr. Joseph Sokol, presents “Is Your Best Vision Ahead”, describing advanced technology that can improve vision to the point of reducing or eliminating the need for glasses. The Health Empowerment Series is designed to encourage attendees to be active participants in their health by learning more about the latest medical advances and treatments. To register for the free sessions, call Griffin Infosource at 203.732.1511 or register online at www.griffinhealth.org. Walk-ins are welcome, and encouraged to call the day of the event. # ### |
| March - April | Fairfield | Fairfield Museum and History Center Celebrates Spring with Women's History Month and Vacation Week Programming Fairfield, Conn. - Fairfield Museum and History Center is pleased to release their calendar for March and April 2010, which includes innovative Women's History Month events and exciting spring vacation programming for kids of all ages. March 2010 March 4 - April 22: A Bird's Eye View: Citizen Science and Social Networks. Calling all citizen scientists and anyone interested in the natural world! Come to the Fairfield Museum and History Center's new exhibit in partnership with the Connecticut Audubon Society: A Bird's Eye View: Citizens Science and Social Networks. Explore the evolving work of The Connecticut Audubon Society and several remarkable citizen scientists - individuals who volunteer to help researchers learn more about bird populations and the environment. From binoculars and compasses to the launching of a new cell phone application, this exhibit will explore the technology and social networking methods used in conservation science over the last century. Exhibit runs March 5 - April 22. An Opening Reception, which is free and open to the public, will be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 4 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. For more information please visit www.fairfieldhs.org or call Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. (PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST). March 10: Women's History Month Program: The Suffragettes, 7:00 pm Hear advanced theatre students from the Greens Farms Academy recite historic newspaper articles and accounts from the suffragette movement of the early 1900s. The local as well as national perspectives will be presented, detailing the pro- and anti-suffrage movement. Presented in partnership with the Fairfield League of Women Voters. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required, as seating is limited. Pre-register by calling the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org March 18: Women's History Month Program: Iron Jawed Angels, 7:00 pm Join the Museum and the Fairfield League of Women Voters to honor the struggle for full citizenship by women in the early 1900s. This film, featuring Hilary Swank and Angelica Huston, tells the harrowing story of defiant young activists who take the women's suffrage movement and the country by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote. This program is presented in conjunction with Fairfield's One Book / One Town program. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required, as seating is limited. Pre-register by calling the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org March 21: Women's History Month Program: Iron Jawed Angels, 2:00 pm Join the Museum and the Fairfield League of Women Voters to honor the struggle for full citizenship by women in the early 1900s. This film, featuring Hilary Swank and Angelica Huston, tells the harrowing story of defiant young activists who take the women's suffrage movement and the country by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote. The program is also presented in conjunction with Fairfield's One Book / One Town program. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required, as seating is limited. Pre-register by calling the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org March 24: Girls Club, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Inspired by dolls and history, learn about a time period and make a craft or delicious food to eat! Members, $10; non-members, $15. Caregivers optional / free. Please pre-register by calling the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org March 24: History Book Club: Rogue's Gallery by Michael Gross, 7:00 pm Join Dr. Philip Eliasoph of Fairfield University for a lively book discussion in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We hope you have the opportunity to read the book, but it's not required! Fee is $5 for members, $10 for non-members each session. Refreshments will be served. Please pre-register by calling the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org March 28: Witness to History Walking Tour, 2:00 pm Explore the history of the natural surroundings of Fairfield and nature's connection to human events over the last several hundred years. If the trees could talk, what stories would they tell? Were there really wolves in Wolf Swamp? Why are there parakeets living in Fairfield? We'll discover how the Town has kept in touch with its natural history while becoming a thriving suburban community. Fee is $5 for members, $8 for non-members. Pre-registration is required; please call the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org April 2010 EDITOR'S NOTE: General Programming below. April vacation programming is listed separately for convenience. April 1 - April 22: A Bird's Eye View: Citizen Science and Social Networks. Calling all citizen scientists and anyone interested in the natural world! Come to the Fairfield Museum and History Center's new exhibit in partnership with the Connecticut Audubon Society: A Bird's Eye View: Citizens Science and Social Networks. Explore the evolving work of The Connecticut Audubon Society and several remarkable citizen scientists - individuals who volunteer to help researchers learn more about bird populations and the environment. From binoculars and compasses to the launching of a new cell phone application, this exhibit will explore the technology and social networking methods used in conservation science over the last century. Exhibit runs through April 22. For more information please visit www.fairfieldhs.org or call Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. (PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST). April 13: Birdcraft Museum Nature Walks, 10:00 am Enjoy a one-hour guided walk with a naturalist in the surrounding trails around the Connecticut Audubon Society's Birdcraft Nature Center. Founded in 1914 by Connecticut Audubon Society founder Mabel Osgood Wright, Birdcraft is the first private bird sanctuary in the U.S. It includes the Teaching Bridge and Pavilion that abut Birdcraft Pond. Starting in spring the Pond teems with Painted Turtles, Tree Swallows, many duck species, visiting Black-crowned Night Herons and many other song bird species. The program will take place at the Birdcraft Museum at 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required by calling the Connecticut Audubon Society at 203-259-0416. For more information, contact info@fairfieldhs.org April 14: Battlefields of the Pequot War, 7:00 pm The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center presents an overview and update of the American Battlefield Protection Program: Battlefields of the Pequot War project. Dr. Kevin McBride, Director of Research, shares results of recent metal detection and archaeological surveys, discoveries in project research and debuts a new project Web site! Additional staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide information for landholders. For more information, please contact the Pequot War Battlefield Protection Program line at (860) 396-6868, or Dr. Kevin McBride at kmcbride@mptn-nsn.gov. Pre-registration required by calling the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. Free for members, non-members free with admission. April 17: Birdcraft Museum Nature Walks, 10:00 am Enjoy a one-hour guided walk with a naturalist in the surrounding trails around the Connecticut Audubon Society's Birdcraft Nature Center. Founded in 1914 by Connecticut Audubon Society founder Mabel Osgood Wright, Birdcraft is the first private bird sanctuary in the U.S. It includes the Teaching Bridge and Pavilion that abut Birdcraft Pond. Starting in spring the Pond teems with Painted Turtles, Tree Swallows, many duck species, visiting Black-crowned Night Herons and many other song bird species. The program will take place at the Birdcraft Museum at 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required by calling the Connecticut Audubon Society at 203-259-0416. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org April 27: The Freedom of Information Act, 7:00 pm Thomas Hennick, Public Education Officer at the State's Freedom of Information (FOI) Commission, will be the guest speaker. In his public educator role, Officer Hennick travels around the State, conducting FOI seminars and workshops, informing members of the public, as well as public officials, about their rights and duties under the Act. This program is presented in partnership with the Fairfield League of Women Voters. The Fairfield League is currently reviewing the individual citizen's ability to timely access to the agendas and minutes for public meetings in Town. Free but pre-registration is required. Pre-register by calling the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org April 28: History Book Club: The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family by Annette Gordon-Reed, 7:00 pm Join Jennifer McLaughlin of Sacred Heart University for a lively book discussion in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We hope you have the opportunity to read the book, but it's not required! Fee is $5 for members, $10 for non-members each session. Refreshments will be served. Pre-register by calling the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org April Vacation Camps 2010 Tuesday, April 13: Birdhouse Workshop, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Children in grades 1 + are invited to view the exhibit on the Connecticut Audubon Center and hear the story of how the Birdcraft sanctuary was created. Then we'll paint our own birdhouse! Members: $12, non-members: $15. To register, please call the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org Wednesday, April 14, Girls Club: American Girl - Meet Rebecca Rubin, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Children in grades 3 - 5 come learn about the Jewish Seder tradition by exploring the life and times of the newest American Girl doll, Rebecca Rubin. We'll create Seder-inspired food with matzo bread and create a fun craft! Members: $45, non-members: $60. To register, please call the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org Wednesday, April 14, Pre-K Storytime & Scavenger Hunt, 10:00 am Enjoy a fun springtime story and an interactive scavenger hunt in our galleries! Free with admission. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org Thursday, April 15, Pre-K Storytime & Scavenger Hunt, 10:00 am Enjoy a fun springtime story and an interactive scavenger hunt in our galleries! Free with admission. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org Thursday, April 15, Geocaching, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. Find out about geocaching by finding, creating and locating your own geocaches! For children in grades 3 - 5. Members; $30, non-members; $40. To register, please call the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org Thursday, April 15, Scavenger Hunt, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Have fun in an outdoor scavenger hunt! How do people find things with just a few clues? Well ... with the right tools. Discover the art of discovery as we search out and find hidden surprises. For children in grades 1 - 3. Members: $12, non-members: $15. To register, please call the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org Friday, April 16, Sea Storms & Shipwrecks, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Listen to harrowing stories of ships lost at sea, by sailors and captains from Fairfield! Construct a ship and create a stormy scene or rescue in your own diorama. For children in grades 3 - 5. Members; $30, non-members; $40. Pre-registration required by calling 203-259-1598. Please bring a smock and a snack. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org # # # |
| March - April | PSA | Everywhere you look today, there is crime and it is not getting better. With more jobs on the line there are going to be tougher times ahead. When the economy suffers, there is more crime happening and that why you have to take a stand to protect yourself and your loved ones. Some basic things can be done. Be aware of your surroundings. When walking to your car or on the street take notice of the people and things going on, be alert. If you are walking while it is dark, walk where there is the most light, do not walk too close to things (such as cars or buildings) where there may be someone hiding. If you notice trouble ahead, do not walk into it. Be aware of the restrictions you impose on yourself and how to overcome them. For example, if you wear a hood this can obstruct your peripheral vision, so you would have to scan the area more frequently by turning your head. Know how to get out of your hooded clothing if someone tries to pull you down; this is also true for back backs. Cell phone and musical devices may hinder your ability to hear things going on around you, and if you are so consumed with your music, phone call or text messaging you may have lost track of your surroundings making you an easy target. At home and around the house it is important to eliminate places (such as high bushes around the house) where a mugger or an intruder can hide to surprise you or work on getting into your home unnoticed. Keep your doors and windows locked and lock up your car. Have a lighting system around the exterior of the house that automatically goes on with a timer or motion sensors. Keep the phone number for the police handy and with so many cordless phones these days, make sure that there is a phone at a certain location in your house that everyone knows where it is at all times. Become a community with your neighbors; watch out for each other and each other’s properties. If you see a strange car parked or roaming the neighborhood, take notice of the make, model and license plate and notify the police. If there are strangers hanging out in the neighborhood or around your neighbor’s house notify the police. There are so many times that people see things and do nothing about it because they don’t want to get involved but now is time to get involved for your safety and your families. Do some research within your town to find the anonymous tip lines to call if you know of criminal activities; this can make your community a safer place without any risk to you. The suggestions above are to help you to avoid a dangerous situation and reduce your risk, but that is not always possible, that is why knowing how to defend yourself is so important. In these hard times that we are living in, we know to how to defend ourselves and our family from personal attacks. The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts Located at 1890 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden believes that self-defense classes are a necessity not a luxury and is offering two free weeks of self-defense lessons to those who are interested in not becoming a victim. Please call 203 288-9990 today to begin your lessons and visit the Academy on the web at www.academyofkempo.com |
| May 1, 2010 | Torriungton | LIVING GREEN HOME SHOW MAY 1, 2010 TORRINGTON ARMORY CONNECT YOUR BUSINESS TO ECO-CONSCIOUS CONSUMERS IN NORTHWEST CT! In response to the growing interest and awareness in “green building,” the Green Committee of the Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc., in conjunction with the Home Builders Association of Northwest Connecticut will be hosting an event on May 1, 2010 at the Armory in Torrington to promote local businesses and educate attendees about green building products and services that are available within the community. Companies who have products and services are invited to purchase an exhibitor booth in the “Living Green” Home Show. Don’t miss this opportunity to introduce your company and its “green” products and services to Northwest Connecticut. Booth pricing is dependent upon the submission date of your application and check; please register as soon a possible! Please visit www.livinggreenhomeshow.com or contact Nancy Schroeder Perez, Green Committee Chair at 860-618-1013 or Alison Lundie, Green Committee Member at 203-948-2856 for enrollment information. Register TODAY for DISCOUNTED RATES! Respectfully Submitted, Marilyn |
| May 1, 2010 | Cromwell | Artists / Crafters Needed The Cromwell Knights of Columbus are hosting a Craft Show on May 1, 2010 at the Cromwell Middle School. Contact information: K of C, 573 Main St., Cromwell, CT 06416 www.cromwellkofc.com (860) 671-9257 John Croasdale |
| May 2, 2010 | West Hartford | HARTT SYMPHONY AND CHORUSES, HARTFORD CHORALE, AND CONNECTICUT CHILDREN’S CHORUS JOIN FORCES FOR BRITTEN’S WAR REQUIEM West Hartford, CT – The formidable talents of The Hartt School Choruses (Edward Bolkovac, director), Hartt Symphony Orchestra (Christopher Zimmerman, director), Connecticut Children’s Chorus (Stuart Younse, director), Hartford Chorale (Richard Coffey, director), and the choir of the Cathedral of St. Joseph (Jeffrey Douma, director) combine to perform Benjamin Britten's War Requiem, conducted by Christopher Zimmerman. Presented by The Hartt School, this concert will take place on Sunday, May 2, at 5:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut, 860.249.8431. Reservations: $50 advanced reservation, premium reserved seating; $25 advanced reservation, preferred reserved seating; $20 suggested donation at the door, general seating. Limited seating available; advanced reservations strongly encouraged. For advanced reservations, please contact the University of Hartford Box Office at 860.768.4228 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt. Soloists - Jonita Lattimore, soprano, William Hite tenor, and David Murray, baritone - join the more than 300 vocalists and instrumentalists for this massive work. Dr. Ezequiel Menéndez, Director of Music at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph since 1998, will accompany the Children’s Choir. Marked by the juxtaposition of Wilfred Owen’s poetry and the text of the Latin Mass, the Requiem presents in strong and poignant terms the brutality and, for Britten, futility of war. Maestro Zimmerman says of the piece, “The sheer scale of the musical forces and the diversity of the orchestral palette—from the large-scale gestures of the Dies Irae through the anglo-liturgical atmosphere of the children’s choir to the eerily intimate sparseness of the final text of Wilfred Owen's poem "Strange Meeting"—make this piece an event.” He goes on to say, “This piece is about us and our lack of answers to the perennial problem of war and peace. At the front of the score Britten quotes Owen in a phrase, the last line of which is “all a poet can do is warn.” With his War Requiem, Britten as a composer is surely asking that the least we can do is listen.” The Hartt School is the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford that offers innovative degree programs in music, dance, and theatre. With more than 400 concerts, recitals, plays, master classes, dance performances, and musical theatre productions a year, performance is central to Hartt’s curriculum. For more information on The Hartt School, visit www.hartford.edu/hartt. Photo: By Don Bonner |
| May 7, 2010 | Waterbury | The HOTTER THAN HECK FEST is a sizzling foods expo & tasting & more featuring a wide variety of over 30 fine food purveyors from throughout CT offering mouth watering samples to guests. Held Friday, May 7th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the Crossroads Cantina, 210 Meadow Street, Waterbury, CT, www.crossroadscantina.com. With an emphasis on all things "hot" this event will feature fiery foods (as well as some milder offerings), hot music by Cross Eyed Cat band, a steaming motorcycle show, sizzling auction items, & entertaining exhibitors that are trendy & hot. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Ample parking. FUN, FUN, FUN! Tickets are $35 and go on sale March 1st. Call Kathy or Dawn at 203-573-0264 for tickets and information. The event benefits Waterbury Youth Services (www.waterburyyouthservices.org), a non- profit social service organization that serves over 4,000 greater Waterbury children and their families annually. |
| February - May 2010 | PSA | WoMeetAndNetwork The Women's Networking Group of the Newington Chamber of Commerce TO: Women's Networking Group Members FROM: Gail Whitney, Executive Director SUBJECT: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Meeting Great first morning meeting in January - thanks to Anna Eddy for helping all of us figure out some informative computer shortcuts!! Please arrive any time around 8:00 AM at which time the meeting format will be to enjoy breakfast, network, have our 30 second commercials, any announcements, testimonials, referrals, and then at 8:30 AM our speaker will give a 5 to 15 minute presentation, followed by Q&A, and informal adjournment. We expect to be adjourned between 9:00 and 9:15 AM. Remember that we are now holding this BREAKFAST meeting at the Newington Chamber of Commerce Office, 1046 Main Street, Newington. If you would like to sign up to speak in June, please let me know. February 18: Rina Fochi of Stew Leonard's March 18: LeeAnn Morrone of Connecticut Bank & Trust April 15: Renee DiNino, Director of Community Affairs and Programming - Clear Channel Radio Connecticut May 20: Marjorie Hutensky, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner June 17: If you would like to bring a raffle item, please let me know. I look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, February 18, 2010, 8:00 AM, at the Newington Chamber of Commerce Office, 1046 Main Street, Newington. Please remember to bring your payment of $5.00 for breakfast. Please RSVP by email (office@newingtonchamber.com) or phone (860-666-2089) no later than Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Thank You! UPCOMING EVENTS Every Wednesday 7:00 AM 7 AM Network Newington Chamber Office 1046 Main Street, Newington February 11, 2010 **IF SCHOOL IS DELAYED OR CANCELLED, THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010** 8:00 AM Annual State of the Town Address with Mayor and Town Manager Newington High School, 605 Willard Avenue, Newington REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED February 23, 2010 9th Annual New Member Recognition and Networking Social 5:30 - 7:30 PM Middlewoods of Newington, 2125 Main Steret, Newington March 20, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 18th Annual Home and Business Showcase/Taste of Newington Newington High School, 605 Willard Avenue, Newington May 2010 6:00 PM 65th Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation Our Mission Statement The Newington Chamber of Commerce is an instrument of action designed to be a representative voice of business in the community. Who We Are. . .. The Newington Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business people who work together to advance the economic, commercial, civic development, and related needs of the community. It is a network of local leadership who has the talent and resources to drive and support continued business opportunity and community improvements. The Chamber provides the forum and the mechanism that enables business people to accomplish collectively what they could not achieve individually. Your membership in the Newington Chamber of Commerce is vital. It is an investment in the future of our business and the community. |
| May 21, 2010 | Monroe | Join us for a day of great golf, food and friends to raise money for a great cause. The Second Annual Chip In For Celiac Golf Tournament will take place on Friday May 21, 2010 at the Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe, CT. The proceeds of the tournament will benefit the Center for Celiac Research at the University of Maryland (www.celiaccenter.org). >From the proceeds, a donation will be made to the Greater New Haven Celiac Group (www.connceliac.org). The Center for Celiac Research is recognized as a worldwide leader in the field of celiac disease. It houses a comprehensive multidisciplinary program covering clinical care, support services, education, and scientific research relating to celiac disease. Your participation as will greatly assist the work of the CFCR. The Greater New Haven Celiac Group has been a benefit to all who have celiac disease, parents of celiac children and those with dermatitis herpetiformis for over twelve years. The primary goal of the group is to make celiacs aware of the medical necessity of adhering strictly to the gluten-free diet by encouraging; educating and supporting them to accept the GF diet as a lifestyle in order to make their lives healthier and more enjoyable. If your place of business or a company you know of may be interested in a sponsorship, please forward them the attached information. Don’t play golf or can’t make it during the day, you can also attend for dinner and post golf activities. We hope you can join us for this special event. For questions or further information, please contact: Chris Wheeler cwheeler@celiacgolf.com 203.463.9422 |
| March - May 31, 2010 | Old Wethersfield | The Wethersfield, Newington and Rocky Hill Chambers of Commerce Cordially Invite You To Attend . . . Speed Leads - Network Your Way To Success!! This Event is Open to Everyone, From Everywhere Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center 200 Main Street, Old Wethersfield, CT Speed Leads is a fun adaptation of Speed Dating tailored to Business Networking. You will spend one minute one-on-one with everyone in attendance - giving you the opportunity to directly Network. Get you and your product/service individually in front of all attendees and exchange lead information at this fun, fast paced and lively event. Former Senator, Biagio "Billy" Ciotto will be our honored guest and Master of Ceremonies for the Speed Lead Portion of the evening! Registration: 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Speed Leads: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Reception: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Following the Speed Leads portion of this Event, kick back and enjoy a Wine/Beer/Hors d'oeuvres Reception with your new contacts and some special invited guests. Ticket Cost: $25 per person You are encouraged to invite your business associates to attend. Register at the Wethersfield Chamber Office at 860-721-6200 orwww.wethersfieldchamber.com. RSVP by Monday, March 22nd Requested Contact Information Needed: Name: Business Name: Phone#: Email Address: Business Website: UPCOMING EVENTS Every Wednesday 7:00 AM 7 AM Network Newington Chamber Office 1046 Main Street, Newington March 2, 2010 5:00 - 7:00 PM 9th Annual New Member Recognition and Networking Social Middlewoods of Newington 2125 Main Street, Newington March 18, 2010 8:00 AM Women's Networking Group Chamber Office, 1046 Main Street, Newington Guest Speaker: LeeAnn Morrone of CBT March 20, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 18th Annual Home and Business Showcase/Taste of Newington Newington High School, 605 Willard Avenue, Newington May 2010 6:00 PM 65th Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation Hartford Saengerbund |
| February 6 - May 31, 2010 | East Granby | East Granby Lions Club 2010 Spring Calendar: Bird Seed Pickup Feb. 6th 9-12 Cntr. Frhse. Pancake Breakfast Feb. 20th 7-11 A.M. Ham Dinner March 27th 4:30-7 P.M. Ham Dinner March 27th 4:30-7 P.M. Turkey Dinner April 17th 4:30-7 P.M. Flea Market May 8th @ E.g Farms 9-3. Memorial Day Parade May 31st 10 A.M. *Breakfast & Dinners @ Comm., Cntr. |
| Ongoing Through June 2010 | West Hartford | BirthNetwork National Drop-In Hours at the
Mandell JCC Family Room Do you have questions about pregnancy, birth, or early mothering? Talk to a BirthNetwork National volunteer! Mentor Moms are available to help you get the information you need for a healthy, safe, positive birth! JCC Family Room Zachs Campus - 335 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford, CT 11:00 – 11:45 a.m Wednesday Mornings Or 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. by telephone (860) 233-6914 This is a free service, and JCC membership is not required. |
| August 14 & 15, 2010 | West Hartford | West Hartford, CT – Singers, mark your calendars! This summer, The Hartt School Community Division will host two Summer Vocal Institute programs, the brand new Summer Vocal Institute: ChoralFest and the returning Summer Vocal Institute: Musical Theater Intensive. Summer Vocal Institute: ChoralFest: Participants in ChoralFest will experience a diverse two-day intensive choral festival at the beautiful campus of the University of Hartford on August 14 and 15, 2010. The program will focus on rehearsal and performance of Brahms' Nänie and Bach's motet Jesu, meine Freude. Participants will enjoy the social company of fellow singers, as well as the professional and energetic leadership of conductors Jack Pott and Noah Glynn. Additionally, participants will experience an in depth review of the historical significance and relationship of these works and their composers, while working with stellar musicians and vocalists to achieve the best-possible performance. The program is open to singers age 14 to adult. Tuition is $95.00 for the two-day program. Conductor Noah Glynn is the conductor of Celesti Sondato for The Hartt School Community Division of the University of Hartford, and also is music director and conductor of The Shoreline Community Chorale of Madison, Connecticut. Conductor Jack Pott is a noted tenor soloist, voice teacher, and conductor of the Hartt Community Division High School Chamber Choir. Summer Vocal Institute: Musical Theater Intensive: Those with an interest in the dramatic arts will be interested in the Summer Vocal Institute: Musical Theater Intensive, offered this summer from June 24 through July 2, 2010. Celebrating nearly 20 successful years training young actors, singers, and dancers, this intensive program is open to students in grades 8 through 12 who want to take their vocal, dramatic, and dance skills to the next level in a short time. This year’s program theme is “Fantasy, Laughter, Love” – parallel themes from Broadway, opera and Shakespeare. Information about both Summer Vocal Institute programs is available on the Hartt Community Division website at www.hcd.hartford.edu, by contacting the Hartt Community Division office at 860-768-4451, or by contacting Nancy Andersen, SVI Program Director, at 860-786-7768 x8614. The Hartt School Community Division of the University of Hartford is a comprehensive community arts school providing instruction in music and dance for individuals of all ages and experience levels. It is a division of The Hartt School, one of the seven colleges of the University of Hartford. The Community Division is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Pre-College Art Schools, is an active member of National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, and is viewed as a national model for community schools based on university campuses. It is one of the largest and most evolved programs of its kind in the country. For more information on The Hartt School Community Division, visit www.hcd.hartford.edu. The Hartt School is the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford that offers innovative degree programs in music, dance, and theatre. With more than 400 concerts, recitals, plays, master classes, dance performances, and musical theatre productions a year, performance is central to Hartt’s curriculum. For more information on The Hartt School, visit www.hartford.edu/hartt. |
| June 3 - October 21, 2010 | Simsbury | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SIMSBURY FARMER’S MARKET www.simsburyfarmmarket.com Simsbury,CT …Planning for the third season of the Simsbury Farmers Market is well underway and volunteers are needed in a variety of areas including: marketing and public relations; volunteer coordination, sign distribution; accounting; day of market help and more! Whether you have a lot or just a little time we'd love to have you join us and be part a wonderful community tradition. The Simsbury Farmer’s Market runs every Thursday 2pm-6pm from June 3, 2010 through October 21, 2010 on the Green at Simsmore Square. The Market is run by volunteers and operates under the umbrella of the Simsbury Main Street Partnership. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity or have questions, please contact Corinne Dumais at (860)559-6464, or ddumais@comcast.net . (www.simsburyfarmmarket.com or visit us on Facebook) |
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