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July 24, 2008NewingtonRE: Free Pop Music Concert The Pop Music Duo of Renee Verrillo & Peter Niedmann will present a free concert at the Newington Public Library on Thursday, July 24, at 7:00 pm. Renee and Peter will perform songs from the 40’s to the present. They have performed together for over 20 years and are also members of the popular band, Prelude.
July 26, 2008West HartfordFifty UCONN engineering freshmen will host a pancake breakfast for the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the First Church of Christ Congregational, 12 South Main Street, in West Hartford, Conn. It runs from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. and is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children, 10 and under. The students participate in UCONN’s Bridge Program which helps acclimate selected incoming engineering students to college life. Part of the program is completion of a community service project and this year’s recipient is Fidelco. For more information, call Jan Adams at 860-243-4801. Or, visit www.fidelco.org.
June 27 - July 26, 2008Shelburne Falls, MAMohawk Trail Concerts Inc celebrates its 39th acclaimed Summer Festival of chamber music in the air-conditioned Federated Church Charlemont MA, weekends Fridays at 7:30 pm Saturdays at 8:00 pm from June 27th - July 26th 2008. with music Old and New Performed by Artists from Near and Far. Tickets and Information on the web at www.mohawktrailconcerts .org or call the Mohawk Trail Concerts office:- 413 625-9511 or toll free 1 888-MTC- MUSE July 4 MTC presents a FREE event - a Sampler of 225 years of American Music from Billings to Broadway, including Gospel, Civil War songs, Gottschalk/New Orleans, MacDowell, Gershwin, Copland, Frank Loesser and Bolcom. Free ice cream on the church lawn after the hour long concert allows time to go on to local firework festivities. Contact: Denese Gurley Office Manager P.O.Box 75 Shelburne Falls MA 01370 info@mohawktrailconcerts
July 26, 2008WaterburyA day of random kindness and simple blessings! Our fifth annual outreach and benefit concert will take place on Saturday, July 26 at Library Park - 267 Grand Street - Waterbury CT from 11am - 6pm. City Fest 2008 will feature music ministries, worship bands, choirs and soloists. There will be inspirational testimonies and many ministry moments during the day, as over 25 churches and ministries come together to reach out to the Greater Waterbury area with an "out of box" presentation of the gospel. There will be street witnessing teams, prayer intercessors, and specialized ministry happening all over the park. One of the key features of the festival will be the prayer tent, headed by National Day Of Prayer coordinator, Mary Bruce. People with prayer needs and requests are invited in and prayed for throughout the day. Hundreds of free bibles are given away to those who come seeking for a better hope and find Jesus. This year's event will provide family activity including clowns, puppet shows, face painting and balloon shaping. In addition there will be lots of free stuff, including free hot dogs, soda, popcorn, snowcones and more. There will be free balloons for the kids with toy giveaways and over 90 free bicycles will be given away by raffle. There is no charge for any event! ACTS 4 Ministries will be conducting one of their many clothing giveaways with lots of free clothing items available to needy area residents, including shoes. Every year hundreds of families benefit from this very important outreach. Many para-church ministries such as ACTS 4, Hope For Life, Angel Tree Ministry, New England Prison Fellowship, Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship, National Day Of Prayer, Christian Connection, LystenUp (youth coalition) etc. will be on hand. Also there will be many social service agencies setting up tables, tents an booths to offer their services to the community. City Fest also serves the Connecticut Food Bank as a citywide food drive, collecting almost 1000lbs of donated food items each year to help stock local soup kitchens and food pantries. They park their truck at the event and all day long area residents come down to fill it up. On Friday evening, July 25 there will be a kick off prayer and praise gathering underneath the big tent at Library Park beginning at 5pm with a dedication service honoring the Waterbury Police and Fire Dept., followed by an intimate time of praise and worship led by Spirit Song Ministries. So please come and join us in prayer, fellowship and participation. Bring the whole family. It's free, it's fun, and full of faith based activity. Be a part of collective "hands on" ministry, as the body of Christ comes together as one to fulfill the great commission. We are always in need of volunteers for set up and break down, manning tables, directing traffic, coordinating the collected food items, and volunteers for prayer teams. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate. Visit us on the web www.cityfest.us. It's going to be a great day of random kindness and spontaneous benevolence - Isaiah 58
July 27, 2008AvonContact: Caitlyn Bernabucci, Public Education Specialist Chad Ezzell, Organ and Tissue Recovery Specialist LifeChoice Donor Services 1-860-286-3120 Golfers and sponsors are invited to join LifeChoice Donor Services at the 11th Annual Michael C. Rosano Invitational Golf Tournament on Sunday, July 27th at 11:00am at the Blue Fox Run Golf Course in Avon, CT. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the LifeChoice donor family support program and educational outreach programs to raise awareness about the critical need for organ and tissue donation in the community. The tournament is entirely volunteer-driven in honor of Mike Rosano, who received a successful kidney transplant fifteen years ago at Hartford Hospital. As a grateful man who understands the magnitude of receiving the gift of life, Mr. Rosano is eager to give back. For the past eleven years, Mr. Rosano’s friends and family, along with countless supporters in the community, have gathered to help raise money and awareness for this life-saving cause. Mr. Rosano continues to partner with LifeChoice Donor Services, the federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) serving six counties in Connecticut and three counties in Western Massachusetts. The OPO serves twenty-three acute care hospitals for organ and tissue donation and two organ transplant hospitals, Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT and Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Sponsorships, contributions and golfers are more than welcome. For more information, please contact Caitlyn Bernabucci (cbernabucci@lifechoiceopo.org) or Chad Ezzell (cezzell@lifechoiceopo.org) at 1-860-286-3120.
July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2008New HavenTravel for Free at the New Haven Public Library in July Can't afford to get away this summer? The New Haven Public Library invites you to a series of low-mileage summer travel programs every Wednesday evening in July from 6-7 pm. Programs include: July 9--Australia and New Zealand, Dr. Peter Burch presents exotic vistas of wildlife, snow-covered mountains, the spectacular Out Back…. July 16—Thailand, Robert Kiley explores the changes this ancient country has experienced over the last 50 years…. July 23--Egypt and Jordan, Dr. Peter Burch returns to guide us through the temples of Abu Simbel, pyramids of Giza, Valleys of the Kings & Queens, the Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, the Treasury at Petra, the Jordan River…July 30--Southern Colorado & Utah, with photo journalist Jim Boemmels displaying his collection of images from the Southwest USA, with Native American flavor. Exclusive offer: Complete your evening away with dinner at a fine downtown New Haven restaurant: your choice of Bentara or Central Steakhouse, at 10% off your check and walking distance from the library! There is no charge for the summer travel talks, and free parking is available. Details: www.nhbulletin.blogspot.com or call 946-8835.
July 28 - 30, 2008HartfordThe Grant Institute's Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held at Rensselaer at Hartford, Connecticut, July 28 - 30, 2008. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate students should register as soon as possible, as demand means that seats will fill up quickly. Please forward, post, and distribute this e-mail to your colleagues and listservs. All participants will receive certification in professional grant writing from the Institute. For more information call (888) 824 - 4424 or visit The Grant Institute at www.thegrantinstitute.com. Please find the program description below: The Grant Institute Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held at Rensselaer at Hartford Hartford, Connecticut July 28 - 30, 2008 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Grant Institute's Grants 101 course is an intensive and detailed introduction to the process, structure, and skill of professional proposal writing. This course is characterized by its ability to act as a thorough overview, introduction, and refresher at the same time. In this course, participants will learn the entire proposal writing process and complete the course with a solid understanding of not only the ideal proposal structure, but a holistic understanding of the essential factors, which determine whether or not a program gets funded. Through the completion of interactive exercises and activities, participants will complement expert lectures by putting proven techniques into practice. This course is designed for both the beginner looking for a thorough introduction and the intermediate looking for a refresher course that will strengthen their grant acquisition skills. This class, simply put, is designed to get results by creating professional grant proposal writers. Participants will become competent program planning and proposal writing professionals after successful completion of the Grants 101 course. In three active and informative days, students will be exposed to the art of successful grant writing practices, and led on a journey that ends with a masterful grant proposal. Grants 101 consists of three (3) courses that will be completed during the three-day workshop. (1) Fundamentals of Program Planning This course is centered on the belief that "it's all about the program." This intensive course will teach professional program development essentials and program evaluation. While most grant writing "workshops" treat program development and evaluation as separate from the writing of a proposal, this class will teach students the relationship between overall program planning and grant writing. (2) Professional Grant Writing Designed for both the novice and experienced grant writer, this course will make each student an overall proposal writing specialist. In addition to teaching the basic components of a grant proposal, successful approaches, and the do's and don'ts of grant writing, this course is infused with expert principles that will lead to a mastery of the process. Strategy resides at the forefront of this course's intent to illustrate grant writing as an integrated, multidimensional, and dynamic endeavor. Each student will learn to stop writing the grant and to start writing the story. Ultimately, this class will illustrate how each component of the grant proposal represents an opportunity to use proven techniques for generating support. (3) Grant Research At its foundation, this course will address the basics of foundation, corporation, and government grant research. However, this course will teach a strategic funding research approach that encourages students to see research not as something they do before they write a proposal, but as an integrated part of the grant seeking process. Students will be exposed to online and database research tools, as well as publications and directories that contain information about foundation, corporation, and government grant opportunities. Focusing on funding sources and basic social science research, this course teaches students how to use research as part of a strategic grant acquisition effort. Registration $597.00 tuition includes all materials and certificates. Each student will receive: *The Grant Institute Certificate in Professional Grant Writing *The Grant Institute's Guide to Successful Grant Writing *The Grant Institute Grant Writer's Workbook with sample proposals, forms, and outlines Registration Methods 1) On-Line - Complete the online registration form at www.thegrantinstitute.com under Register Now. We'll send your confirmation by e-mail. 2) By Phone - Call (888) 824 - 4424 to register by phone. Our friendly Program Coordinators will be happy to assist you and answer your questions. 3) By E-mail - Send an e-mail with your name, organization, and basic contact information to info@thegrantinstitute.com and we will reserve your slot and send your Confirmation Packet. You have received this invitation due to specific educational affiliation. We respect your privacy and want to ensure that interested parties are made aware of The Grant Institute programs and schedules. This is intended to be a one-time announcement. In any event, you should not receive any more announcements unless there is a program next year in your area. To be unlisted from next year's announcement, send a blank e-mail to unlist@thegrantinstitute.com and write "Unlist" in the subject line.
July 24 and 31, 2008New HavenFree Technology Seminars this Summer at New Haven Public Library A series of technology courses will be offered at the downtown branch of the New Haven Public Library this summer. Starting on Thursday, July 17, from 6-7pm, a Computer Maintenance Short Course will cover basic maintenance practices that help keep a computer running efficiently. Next, from 5:30-6:30pm on Thursdays, July 24 and 31, a two-part Selling on eBay course will help the inexperienced eBay seller to navigate this important online marketplace, with tools and strategies for maximizing sales. The last in the series, Website Basics, will be offered on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5:30-6:30pm. Participants will learn about tools and resources that are available to get started building an effective website. These technology-related seminars are presented by Robert Bronson, co-founder of Sundown Networking.com and owner of Bronson Technologies. He has worked as an engineer and technical specialist for over 13 years. All seminars are offered free of charge, and free parking is available. Registration is required at www.guidezilla.com/nhfpl or call 946-8835. photo: Robert Bronson contact: Carol Brown Adult Programming New Haven Free Public Library 133 Elm St., New Haven CT 06510 (203) 946-8835 Visit www.nhbulletin.blogspot.com for regional events and information.
July 18, 19, 24, 25, 26,31, August 1 & 2, 2008WillimanticTHEATRE GUILD PRESS RELEASE A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to The Forum July 9, 2008: “Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” The Windham Theatre Guild presents one of the funniest musicals ever written..A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum…as the opening show of the 2008-2009 season. Known as Broadway’s greatest farce, this show is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. “Forum” takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest featuring the infectious music of Broadway’s brilliant Stephen Sondheim. Laura DeBrincat is the Director for A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. This is her first musical with the Guild, but Laura has Directed Almost, Maine and Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Returning as Music Director is Ken Clark. Show dates are July 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and August 1 & 2 at 8pm with a Sunday matinee at 2pm on July 27th at the Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.windhamtheatreguild.org or by calling 423-2245.
August 1 and 2, 2008NorfolkSweet and Savory Pie Sale Visit the Church of Christ Congregational pie booth at the Norfolk Townwide Celebration on August 1st and 2nd, on Route 44, in Norfolk. Bring home a homemade pie to enjoy for either dessert or a meal. There will be berry pies, quiches and a wide variety of whole pies available for purchase from 5 to 9:00 p.m. Sales will benefit the Church of Christ's missions and programs. For information, please contact the church office at (860) 542-5721 or cchurch01@snet.net.
August 8, 2008North Hampton DATE: August 8, 2008 TOWN: Northampton INFORMATION: August Second Friday At the Smith College Museum of Art! August 8 4‑ 8:00 PM Free to all 4‑ 6 PM Second Friday Fun! Self-guided gallery activity: Children and adults are invited to explore the Museum! Meet in the lobby. (ages 4+ with adult) 6 - 6:30 PM Author on Art Pamela Thompson will speak about the painting that inspired her latest novel, "Every Past Thing." Thank you.
August 4, 2008New MilfordCULINARY SCHOOL RECRUITING STUDENTS FOR NEW SESSION Training Begins August 4 for Community Employment Program New Milford, CT (July 11) – Building upon a solid record of success in training low-income men and women for jobs in food service, the New Milford Community Culinary School is recruiting students for its next session, slated to begin August 4. “From the popular Food Network to celebrity chefs to the ‘eat local’ movement, the culinary field is exploding,” says Culinary School director Dawn Hammacott. “If you love to cook and are interested in an exciting new career opportunity, you may be a good candidate for the New Milford Community Culinary School.” Tuition is free for qualifying candidates, who must be at least 18 years old. The Culinary School was established in 2007 to provide unemployed and underemployed men and women with the skills they need to find jobs with career paths in the food services industry. The program has been successful, placing most of its students in jobs upon graduation. “The New Milford/Danbury area has more than 450 businesses that employ food service personnel,” Hammacott says. “The industry is always in need of reliable, trained employees.” Instructed by Chef Blythe Roberts — a graduate of the French Culinary Institute — the students learn a range of cooking techniques in a full-scale kitchen. Besides providing 12 weeks of hands-on culinary and sanitary instruction, the school also arranges internships for all students, trains them in the “life skills” necessary to getting and keeping a job, and assists with job placement. In addition to training and job placement, the Culinary School provides another vital community service: The hot meals the students prepare are donated to the needy through the New Milford Food Bank. The new session will run from August 4 through October 24. Classes will be held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 7 Whittlesey Avenue, New Milford. Those interested in applying for or learning more about the program should contact New Milford Social Services at (860) 355-6079. The New Milford Community Culinary School, a program of the New Milford Social Services Department, is modeled on the Community Kitchen program of the anti-hunger organization America’s Second Harvest. The Culinary School relies largely on donations and grants, and has received support from the Connecticut Community Foundation, the Harcourt Foundation, the Meserve Memorial Fund and Union Savings Bank. “If you love to cook and are ready to turn your life around, enrollment in the New Milford Community Culinary School offers you an opportunity to train for a career that will give you a chance for a better life for you and your family,”says Ms. Hammacott.
August 6, 2008SouthingtonAwaken to epiphany on Wednesday August 6th! epiphany is a group of integrative healthcare practitioners offering complimentary sessions to the public the first Wednesday of the month from 6 PM to 8:30 PM at FAVARH in Canton. Sessions last 20-30 minutes and may: help accelerate healing, enhance a sense of well-being, reduce chronic pain and anxiety, and decrease the negative effects of stress. Integrative therapies include: CranioSacral Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Spiritual Counseling and Therapeutic Touch. epiphany is also offered in Southington at First Lutheran Evangelical Church , 232 Bristol Street, from 1 PM to 3 PM. Join us on Wednesday, August 6th for your epiphany. For information, contact: Carol Weaver, 242-5945 and Allysa Phelan, 539-0654.. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Many thanks for your generosity. Sincerely, Carol-Ann Weaver, LMT epiphany Volunteers Coordinator 860-242-5945
August 7, 2008New HavenPeabody Museum Curator To Speak at New Haven Library Aug. 7 The 2008 Summer Reading theme is bugs at the New Haven Public Library, and a special event at 6pm on Thursday, Aug. 7 will celebrate lepidoptera (butterfly) wings. Dr. Antónia Monteiro explores the question Why Do Butterflies Have "Eyes" on Their Wings? How do wing patterns evolve, and what biological forces impact them? Dr. Monteiro is Assistant Curator of Entomology at Yale's Peabody Museum and Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale. This talk will take place at the downtown library, 133 Elm St., and is designed for all ages over 12. There is no charge, and free parking is available. Details at 946-8835.
August 4 - 8, 2008LitchfieldWisdom House Retreat and Conference Center: Litchfield - The "Peace Arts Camp - for Children Ages 5 to 12" will take place at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center from August 4 - 8, 2008.
August 9, 2008East GranbyCopper Hill United Methodist Church. Summer Dinner, Menu: Cold roast beef, ham, and turkey, potato salad, three bean salad, corn of the cob, coffee, ice tea, punch, or milk. desert: ice cream and cookies. August 9, 2008. Serving at 5:00 and 6:15. Reservations required. (860) 653-2834, Mary. Price $10.00. Copper Hill United Methodist Church, Copper Hill Road, East Granby, CT.
August 2, 2008EnfieldLouis S. Competiello, M.D. Benefit Concerts: Saturday, August 2, 2008 (6-11 PM) at the Mt., Carmel Feast in Enfield, CT Admission is free and donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association will be accepted at the show. Monday, August 11, 2008 (6 - 9 PM) at the Walnut Hill Park in New Britain, CT. Admission is free and donations for a local college scholarship drive to assist handicaped high school seniors will be accepted at the show. The promotion of these two events on the radio and the station's website will help ensure a successful turnout for these benefit concerts.
August 11 through 15, 2008HartfordHartford Primary Care provider to Celebrate healthcare with Neighborhood Block Party & Wellness Festival Hartford, CT- Charter Oak Health Center’s (COHC) 2008 Neighborhood Block Party & Wellness Festival will be held during National Community Health Center Week from Monday, August 11th to Friday, August 15th, open daily with free admission from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Hungerford Street in Hartford, CT. All proceeds from the festival will support COHC’s mission to deliver comprehensive primary care to all in need on a sliding-fee basis and without regard to ability to pay. “Financial support from the Greater Hartford Community is vital to ensure that COHC remains viable and accessible to the more than 20,000 individuals who utilize our services,” shared Alfreda D. Turner, President and CEO, Charter Oak Health Center, Inc. “For this reason, we are delighted to welcome Community Health Network as a top sponsor of the 2008 Neighborhood Block Party & Wellness Festival.” The Neighborhood Block Party & Wellness Festival promotes healthy lifestyle choices, health education and preventative medical care for Hartford’s medically underserved residents. COHC expects 1,000 people to visit the five day festival featuring health related resources within our local community plus free healthcare screenings and opportunities to talk with health professionals in different fields of expertise. “There’s lots of music, healthy food, health care screenings and great fun all week long,” said Alfreda Turner. The celebration also features live musical entertainment, street performers and, new this year, a Wellness Festival VIP tent with special legislative guests. For more information about Charter Oak Health Center, Inc., sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available for the 2008 Neighborhood Block Party & Wellness Festival, please call Christine Daly at 860/550.7500.
August 1 - 15th, 2008Area WideDear Community Supporter: Hair Cuttery, a family hair salon with several locations in your area, is running a program August 1st – 15th, called Share A Haircut. Through the program, we aim to give away 55,000 haircuts this year to disadvantaged children. I’m hoping you will consider running this :20 PSA to inform your listeners about the program. If you have any questions, please contact me at 703.269.5338. Hair Cuttery Share a Haircut PSA - :20 At Hair Cuttery, we know a new haircut on the first day of school can give kids a big confidence boost. That’s why we launched Share A Haircut! Every August, we provide back-to-school haircuts to children in need in our community. Over the years, Hair Cuttery has donated more than 380,000 haircuts We are bringing Share A Haircut back this year and you can help! Bring your child – age 18 or younger – into any Hair Cuttery salon from August 1st through the 15th for a haircut. We will donate a free haircut to a disadvantaged child in the community for every haircut we give. Show your child how he can Share A Haircut with another child who needs one! To find a salon near you, visit W-W-W-DOT-Hair Cuttery-DOT-COM.
July 14, 2008HartfordCT Department of Agriculture Announces Expansion of Animal Population Control Program Hartford, CT - The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is scheduled to launch later this month, two new expansion phases of the Animal Population Control Program (APCP), which is expected to further help reduce the pet overpopulation problem in our state. For the first time since the APCP was implemented in 1995, benefits will be provided to help low-income citizens vaccinate and sterilize their companion pets. The second phase expands the already successful Feral Cat Grant Program first initiated in 2007, by adding more grant revenue into the program. The Low- Income and Feral Cat Grant Programs are a result of the 2007 passage of Public Act No. 07-105, An Act Concerning the Expansion of the Animal Population Control Program. "We are excited to announce that after a lot of hard work by many, we are ready to provide an increase in vouchers for feral cats and implement new spay/neuter benefits for the companion pets of low-income Connecticut citizens," said Agriculture Commissioner F. Philip Prelli. The Feral Cat Grant Program first introduced in 2007, awarded $40,000 in vaccination/sterilization vouchers to eleven (11) Connecticut non-profit organizations providing benefits for 500 feral cats. In 2008, another $40,000 subsidized vaccination/sterilization benefits for 500 cats. For 2009, the new expanded version of the bill will dedicate up to 10% of APCP income to vaccinate and sterilize feral cats (65% of the program's income comes from a dog license surcharge). The total amount to be awarded is expected to be $40,000 to $60,000. By state definition, a feral cat is one that is wild by nature and has not been domesticated. The second part of the new legislation plans to provide pet sterilization benefits for Connecticut residents who qualify for one of six low-income programs as defined by the Department of Social Services (DSS). The APCP will dedicate 10% of its income, also expected to be $40,000 to $60,000, to the low-income program. The introduction of these new programs was due largely due to the success of the agency's Animal Population Control Program (APCP), which has provided vaccination/sterilization benefits to more than 50,000 pound pets since the program's inception in 1995 and has helped to reduce euthanasia by 50% and the number of impounded pets by one-third. For more information about the new Low- Income and Feral Cat Grant Programs, please contact the Animal Population Control Program at 860-713-2507or visit the agency's website, www.ct.gov/doag
August 16, 2008MiddletownEternal Perks Coffee House is a friendly spot to relax, listen to good live music, meet others, and ultimately be refreshed. Open every other month on the third Saturday at 7:00pm at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 1055 Randolph Road in Middletown. Popcorn, desserts, and beverages are included. Admission is free, and there is plenty of free parking. For directions and more information, call 860-346-2641 or visit www.GraceMiddletown.org
August 16, 2008New HartfordNorth Congregational Church, UCC, New Hartford, CT. New Hartford, CT: North Congregational Church, UCC presents the 12th Annual Peach Fest and Craft Fair on Saturday, August 16th, 9 am to 3 pm at Pine Meadow Green in New Hartford, right on Route 44. Peach Pies, baked goods, professional artisans and home crafts. Feast on our famous peach shortcake! Lunch, too! ADMISSION and PARKING FREE! For info or vendor spaces, call Dave Holcomb at (1-860) 738-1962.
August 14 - 17, 2008HartfordStampShow 2008 – August 14-17, 2007 Public Service Announcements 60-Second PSA StampShow 2008 --- the annual exhibition of the American Philatelic Society --- comes to Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford August 14 to 17. The four-day show features the release of new U.S. and foreign stamps Thursday and Friday, and displays of rare stamps and mail from around the globe, including the $400,000 inverted Jenny. A live auction and 155 stamp dealers from the U.S. and abroad offer everything from colorful, affordable modern stamps to classic gems, plus a special youth area with interactive fun and games for boys and girls. Best of all, admission is free! More than 150 meetings teach you everything you need to know, with Stamp Camp for kids and Stamps in the Attic to help you find out what that old collection is worth. StampShow 2008 hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 30-Second PSA StampShow 2008 comes to Hartford’s Connecticut Convention Center August 14 to 17, with new stamp issues and displays of rare stamps and mail, including the $400,000 inverted Jenny. Over 155 dealers offer modern stamps and classic gems. There’s a Youth Area with interactive fun and games, Stamps in the Attic to help you find out what that old album is worth…and admission is free! Thursday through Saturday 10 to 6, Sunday from 10 to 4, it’s StampShow 2008. 15-Second PSA StampShow 2008 comes to Hartford’s Connecticut Convention Center August 14 to 17, with rare stamps and mail and a special area for kids. Admission is free, with dealers, advice and help for all ages. Thursday to Saturday 10 til 6, Sunday 10 til 4, StampShow 2007! --- 30 --- For additional information, contact Fred Baumann at 814-933-3803 extension 212, or send e-mail to fred@stamps.org
August 16 - 23, 2008LitchfieldLITCHFIELD - Aguided retreat entitled "ContemplatingThe Holy in All of Life: A gift from The Celtic Tradition," will be held at Wisdom House from 5:30 pm Saturday, August 16th to 10 am Saturday, August 23rd.
July 14, 2008TorringtonThe City of Torrington is joining the United Way and The Register Citizen The Northwest Connecticut Diaper Drive. The goal is to provide diapers to needy children during this challenging economic time. Diapers will be accepted at the City Hall Personnel Department and the Torrington Fire Department headquarters on Water Street. Checks made payable to "NW CT Diaper Drive" will also be accepted. the drive is taking place at these locations until Thursday, August 28th. Diapers will be distributed in the fall Catholic Charities, Falls Village Day Care, Family Strides, FISH, Friendly Hands Food Bank, Winsted Area Child Care, Brooker Memorial, Winsted Salvation Army, and the Susan B. Anthony Project.
August 1, 2008WethersfieldSUMMARY OF WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY EVENTS AUGUST 2008 LIBRARY HOURS Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays June through September Friday, August 1 The Wethersfield Library offers a Drop-In Playtime for children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A librarian will share a story and song at 11:00 a.m. No registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Tuesday, August 5 Family Movie Night at the Library. Wethersfield Library will show Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G) at 6:30 in the Program Room. Registration is required. To register or for more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Wednesday, August 6 The Wethersfield Library offers two drop-in children’s programs at 11:00 a.m., a storytime featuring stories about bears for children ages 0-7, and ‘Book Bites’ for children ages 8 and up. For more information about these and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Thursday, August 7 The Wethersfield Library offers a creepy crawly craft afternoon for all ages of children at 2:00 p.m. to make a Mini Sunflower Windsock. Registration is required. To register or for more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Friday, August 8 The Wethersfield Library offers a Drop-In Playtime for children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A librarian will share a story and song at 11:00 a.m. No registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Tuesday, August 12 Wethersfield Library’s Tuesday Evening Book Discussion meets at 7:00 p.m. at the Library, 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield 06109, and will discuss The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell. This program is free and newcomers are always welcome. No registration is required. Copies are available at the library. For information about this and other literature based programs, visit the Wethersfield Library in person, or online at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call 529-BOOK (529-2665). Tuesday, August 12 Family Movie Night at the Library. Wethersfield Library will show Charlotte’s Web (G) at 6:30 in the Program Room. Registration is required. To register or for more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Wednesday, August 13 The Wethersfield Library offers two drop-in children’s programs at 11:00 a.m., a storytime featuring fairytales for children ages 0-7, and ‘Book Bites’ for children ages 8 and up. For more information about these and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Thursday, August 14 The Wethersfield Library offers a creepy crawly craft afternoon for all ages of children at 2:00 p.m. to make a Bug Magnifying Glass. Registration is required. To register or for more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the Library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Friday, August 15 The Wethersfield Library offers a Drop-In Playtime for children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A librarian will share a story and song at 11:00 a.m. No registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Tuesday, August 19 The Wethersfield Library will hold two computer classes. ‘How to Find Information on the Internet’ will be held at 1:30 p.m. and ‘Microsoft Word’ at 3:00 p.m. Registration is required. To register, call the Adult Services Desk at 257-2811. the Wethersfield Library is at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield CT 06109 Tuesday, August 19 Catch the Reading Bug @ Your Library’ Grand Finale Celebration. Wethersfield Library will celebrate the children’s summer reading program at 6:30 p.m. with a Grand Finale at Silas Deane Middle School Cafeteria, 551 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield CT 06109. Registration is required. To register or for more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Wednesday, August 20 The Wethersfield Library will hold two computer classes. ‘Introduction to the Internet’ will be held at 10:15 a.m. and ‘All You Need to Know About Email’ at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. To register, call the Adult Services Desk at 257-2811. the Wethersfield Library is at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield CT 06109. Friday, August 22 The Wethersfield Library offers a Drop-In Playtime for children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A librarian will share a story and song at 11:00 a.m. No registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Monday, August 25 Wethersfield Library’s Senior Book Discussion meets at the Wethersfield Library at 1:00 p.m. to discuss Ruth Prawer Jhabvala’s Booker Prize winning novel Heat and Dust. The program is free and newcomers are always welcome. No registration is required. Copies are available at the library. For information about this and other literature based programs, visit the Wethersfield Library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield CT 06109 or online at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call 529-BOOK (529-2665). Tuesday, August 26 The Wethersfield Library Board will hold its August meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Program Room, 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield CT 06109. All meetings of the Board are open to the public. For information, call 529-BOOK (529-2665), or visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Friday, August 29 The Wethersfield Library offers a Drop-In Playtime for children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A librarian will share a story and song at 11:00 a.m. No registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org
June 26, 2008BloomfieldMAKE CERTAIN YOU ARE SAFE DURING A HEAT WAVE The Town of Bloomfield Senior Services Department would like to remind Bloomfield “senior” citizens (55 years of age and above) that whenever a heat advisory is in effect for our area and temperatures are expected to be 90˚ or higher, the Alvin B. Wood Human Resources Center, 330 Park Avenue, will be open as a cooling center between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. The Alvin B. Wood Human Resources Center houses Senior Services, Social & Youth Services, and Leisure Services. There are a variety of activities available to you. The Town will provide water, but residents are asked to bring their own food with them. Please remember to also bring medications, emergency contact phone numbers, and any other items you may need during the day. Service dogs are always welcome. Please call for information regarding other pets. You can reach the Senior Services Department at 860-243-8361.
June 20, 2008State WideFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2008 Contact: Linda Piotrowicz Linda.Piotrowicz@ct.gov or 860-713-2558 CT Department of Agriculture Offers 2008 Farmers’ Market and Pick-Your-Own Brochures Hartford, CT – As June heralds the colors, aromas, and flavors of fresh CT Grown farm products, the CT Department of Agriculture is announcing two new brochures to help residents find the bounty. Over 100 farmers’ markets throughout the state are listed by county in Connecticut Farmers’ Market 2008. Pick Your Own Fruits & Vegetables is a listing of over 80 locations that offer pick-your-own crops including flowers, pumpkins, and Christmas trees, in addition to fruits and vegetables. “These brochures are terrific resources for any locavore, beginner or advanced,” said Connecticut Commissioner of Agriculture F. Philip Prelli. “Not only can they help residents find the freshest food available, these listings can provide great ideas for day-trippers seeking interesting, entertaining, and educational activities close to home that won’t drain the gas tank or break the bank.” Brochures are distributed to the 169 town halls and libraries across the state, and to all Connecticut county extension offices and USDA offices. They also are available electronically at www.CTGrown.gov (click on “Publications” at the top of the page). CONNECTICUT GROWN - The Local Flavor Visit us at www.CTGrown.gov###
All SeasonFramingham, MAEvent and Lecture Listings through September 6, 2008 New England Wild Flower Society Classes, Workshop, Field Trips. New Canaan, CT - New England Wild Flower Society is proud to announce a schedule of classes, workshops, and field trips in Connecticut. The following is a selection. To view the entire list, visit www.newenglandWILD.org. DAY TRIPS TO GARDEN IN THE WOODS. 2008 is a great year to plan a Day Trip to New England Wild Flower Society's Garden in the Woods opens April 15, 2008 featuring 1,500 native plant species and cultivars, including 200 rare and endangered species. Select from 500 native plant species at the sales nursey. July 12-October 31: garden-wide exhibit, David Rogers's Big Bugs, included with admission, with 13 giant sculptures and weekly Wed-of-life Extravaganza events. April 15-September 1: Open daily 9-7. September 2-October 31: Open daily 9-5. Free parking. Tours weekdays at 10 a.m. and weekends at 2 p.m. included with admission, no reservations required. Admission $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students with ID, $4 for children 3-18. Free for members and children under 3. All purchases/memberships support the plant conservation programs of New England Wild Flower Society, 180 H80 hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 508-877-7630.
September 4, 2008West HartfordTALENT SUBMISSIONS FOR HARTFORD'S GOT TALENT Event details: Hartford's Got Talent will be held on Thursday, September 4th from 5:30-7:30PM at The Pond House Cafe, West Hartford. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door and include passed hors' doeuvres, a pasta station, dessert and a cash bar. Proceeds will benefit CARC, Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition. How it works: Contestants will submit a link to a 2 minute YouTube clip of their talent to CARC. The Hartford's Got Talent Committee will then select and post the top 20 videos onto the CARC website on August 1st.http://www.ctaidscoalition.org/talent.htm. Then the voting begins! Each vote will cost $5, and the top 10 contestants with the most votes by September 2 at 12:00PM will perform in front of a live audience at the event. Each contestant will perform for 2 minutes, and winners will be determined by live audience votes and Celebrity Judge "scores"(details to follow). Judge roles/responsibilities: To attend the event on September 4th from 5:30-8:30PM, To entertain the crowd and to help select the top 3 winners from the 10 finalists. (Live audience votes combined with judge "scores" will determine the top 3 positions.)
September 6, 2008New HavenEvent and Lecture Listings through September 6, 2008 New England Wild Flower Society Classes, Workshop, Field Trips. New Canaan, CT - New England Wild Flower Society is proud to announce a schedule of classes, workshops, and field trips in Connecticut. The following is a selection. To view the entire list, visit www.newenglandWILD.org. WEST ROCK FLORA, Saturday, September 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., New Haven, CT. Fee: $40 members/$45 non-members. Leader: Arthur Haines explores West Rock, a prominent ridge with ocean views. Once populated by eastern redbud and hairy lip fern, the oak-hickory woodlands are still home to a number of rare plants of regional conservation concern. Cosponsored with Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. Preregister at registra@newenglandWILD.org
September 13, 2008West HartfordPSA Transportation is one of the most crucial issues facing West Hartford’s older adults. Presently, there is a large gap between the need for transportation and its availability. The Seniors Job Bank under the leadership of Edward Dombroskas, the executive director, is planning to launch a non-profit transportation system that would allow residents ages 65 and over greater flexibility, convenience and independence in their daily lives. The West Hartford Rotary is planning a town-wide Lobster Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 3:30 to 6:30 PM at the West Hartford UConn campus. Dr. David Williams, the campus director, has opened up his facilities to the Rotary for this event. We expect over 500 Lobster Fest “goers”. All proceeds will go to help launch the elderly transportation network. Tickets are $45 and steak is available for those who do not eat lobster
July 20, 22, September 19, 20, 26, 27,28 and October 2, 3, and 4, 2008WillimanticTHEATRE GUILD AUDITIONS WHAT: The Windham Theatre Guild will hold open auditions for the comedy The Kitchen Witches. This hilarious play tells the story of two rival cable television cooks thrown together on one new show. If they got along well they wouldn’t have such great ratings that outshine Jerry Springer and Martha Stewart. WHO: Director/Michele Hettinger WHEN: Sunday, July 20th at 5pm & Tuesday, July 22nd at 7pm WHERE: Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic. NEEDED: 2 Women the same age, approximately 50 and over. 1 Male in his late twenties to thirties and1 Male or Female in his/her early twenties, late teens Auditions will include: Readings from the show and improvisational scenes will be provided that evening. For a plot synopsis and character descriptions visit www.windhamtheatreguild.org. Any additional questions contact the Director Michele Hettinger at toadkiller3@yahoo.com. SHOW DATES: September 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th and October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2008 MORE INFORMATION: Call the Windham Theatre Guild at 860- 423-2245, or send e-mail to www.windhamtheatre@aol.com .
September 28 and October 25, 2008North HavenWALK TO CURE DIABETES Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the Quinnipiac University North Haven Campus (formerly Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield) 370 Bassett Road in North Haven and Sunday, October 5, 2008 in Niantic at McCook’s Board Walk. Register at www.jdrf.org and click on the walk sneaker or call 203-248-1880 for more information. A great event for a worthy cause. JDRF is the largest funder of research for juvenile diabetes with a mission for a cure. JDRF’s largest event of the year, this annual fund-raiser is always a success. Teams are forming so go to the website, register your team and raise funds for your team today!!
July 11, 2008East HartfordWELCOME TO THE FARMERS' MARKET, FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2008 - OCTOBER 17, 2008. Location: Raymond Library. 840 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 9:00 - 1:00 P.M.
July 1, 2008Area WideArea wide Central Connecticut Women’s Forum (www.CentralCtWomen.org) is an energetic and rapidly-growing group of professional and business women who meet (on the third Tuesday in Plainville and first Wednesday in Enfield) of every month to network, share resources and offer support. Members represent every level of business and industry ranging from students to vitamin distributors to corporate attorneys and each member is a valued addition to the group. Members also receive group rate discounts on insurance through the organization. Meetings consists of an informal networking period, dinner and a speaker –except in the summer when we use the time to have some fun and get to know each other better. ( Information is on website or E-mail the Forum @ president@centralctwomen.org Or visit www.centralctwomen.org . Additional information as space permits. CCWF is a non-profit organization of professional and business women founded in 1984. CCWF' s mission statement is to: *Serve as a support and resource system for professional and business women *Provide a forum in which women serve as tangible resources for one another by sharing experiences and insights. *Reinforce the positive perception and image of women as equal partners in the workforce.

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