2018 Fall Festival

September 13, 2018

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Kiwanis Carnival Sure To Bring The Kid Out In Everyone

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he Kiwanis Club of Cheshire will hold its annual carnival today, Sept. 13, tomorrow, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15, at Bartlem Recreation Area on Route 10, across from Cheshire High School.

Hours are from 6 p.m. to closing tonight and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to closing on Saturday.

The carnival rides are provided by Imperial Shows.

The carnival offers a variety of family rides for The Kiwanis Carnival has a variety of family young and old, and is one of the club’s major fundrides for young and old, and is one of the raising events each year. club’s major fundraising events each year.

The money raised by the Kiwanis Club goes back into the community to support many youth-oriented activities, such as youth sports the children of the world.”

The local Kiwanis Club of Cheshire teams, leadership training programs, reading programs, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, an annual bike safety invites you to join and take part in the program, and $3,000 in scholarships for graduating high fun and rewarding experience of volschool students pursuing higher education. This com- unteer service to your Cheshire community service organization also supports many senior munity. Giving back, paying forward, serving our fellow citizens—however it citizen activities.

Kiwanis International celebrated its 100th anniversary is expressed—is a most notable aspect File photos in 2015. The community service organization was formed of everyone’s journey through life.

On Saturday, the carnival will be held in conjunction with the annual Cheshire in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan and today has clubs with volunteer members across the globe who are dedicated Festival & Marketplace, sponsored by the Town of Cheshire and Cheshire Chamber to carrying out the organization’s primary goal of “serving of Commerce, at Bartlem Recreation Area. Come for family fun all three days!

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Find What You’re Looking For At The 2018 Fall Festival & Marketplace business booths 4D Vision Gym Act for America Allstate Insurance – Cheshire Aloha Pools Ameriprise Financial Arbor Energy Ball & Socket Arts Inc. Be Here Now Yoga & Fitness Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate Blackie’s Hot Dogs Brian’s Guitars C-Tec Solar Calcagni Associates Real Estate Calvary Life Family Worship Center Casanova Remodeling Cheshire Academy Cheshire Animal Shelter Volunteers Cheshire Art League Cheshire Community Food Pantry Cheshire Community YMCA Cheshire Dance Centre Cheshire Democratic Town Committee Cheshire Environment Commission Cheshire Food Drive Cheshire Girl Scouts Cheshire Horse Council Cheshire Land Trust Cheshire Lights of Hope Cheshire Lutheran Church Cheshire Pizza & Ale Cheshire Police Department Cheshire Public Schools – Department of Education Cheshire Republican Town Committee Cheshire Rotary Club Cheshire Senior Center Chesprocott Health District Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Comprehensive Hearing Care Center LLC

Cutco Cutlery Daniels Orthodontics Dr. Larry Erwich D.M.D. East Coast Mechanical Edward Jones Elim Park European Wax Center FF Hitchcock Oil Company Holiday Hill Day Camp ION Bank JC Karate KDM Kitchens, LLC Macy’s MidState Medical/Hartford Health Care Nick’s Enterprises, Inc DBA N&D Sports Oasis Church Olympic Taekwondo Academy Parks and Recreation Department Paws Pet Resort & Spa Pho & Spice Pop’s Pizza Quinnipiac Medical School Quinnipiac School of Medicine Record-Journal Red Owl Jewelry & Gifts Renewal by Andersen Richard Chevrolet Roller Magic Roller Magic Roller Rink Rushford Treatment Center Russell Cellular S&R Property Maintenance LLC SARAH Inc Saint Mary’s Hospital St. Bridget School Temple Beth David Thomaston Feed Toll Brothers/Regency at Prospect Troop 51 Wells Fargo Bank Wheeler Foster Care Program Whippersnapper’s Play Gym William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage, Insurance WQUN 1220 AM Radio

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Sweet Treats Catering Thai Taste Truck Fryborg Sugar Bakery Shoreline Prime Ted’s Steamed Cheeseburgers The Cheese Truck Mamouns Falaffel Nuts2Nuts Nut Cart Lunchbox 23 Szabo’s Seafood Spuds Your Way

Cheshire Pizza (pizza) Blackie’s Hot Dogs Cheshire Republicans (mac & cheese) Chamber Burger Booth (burgers, empanadas, chili) Calvary Life (fried dough, grilled cheese and tomato soup) Beverage Booth

crafters & Vendors Snazzy Strawberry Slimes – homemade scented slimes Ceramics by Glass – ceramic boxes, clocks, photographs Pascual Photography – matted & framed photos Loxley and Leaf – home fragrances and décor items, all natural My Love of Jewelry/Kashs Kraft – floral arrangements, custom jewelry On Fudge and More – fudge, chocolate pretzels, chocolate caramel apples, chocolate caramel popcorn M & M Designs – handmade baby, kid and adult hats and accessories, quilts, home décor Mike’s Woodshop – hand-crafted wooden items Elaine’s Gourds – handpainted birdhouse gourds Native Crafts – sweater, dresses, ponchos, bags, bracelets, dreamcatchers Jacqueline Calzone – wreaths, fabric wreaths, pinecone trees, neckerchiefs Cleveland Homestead & Apiary – honey, herbal teas, lip balm, handcreams Crimson Cozies – hand-knit accessories, scarves, hats, gloves, shawls Mr P’s Creations – wood products Henna by Asma – henna-themed artwork, organic henna applications on site TwinMen Crafts/Buttonwood Canvas – handmade wreaths and crafts, original paintings Mark’s Woodworks – hardwood items, cutting boards, wine glass caddies, pepper grinders Laura Byrne Illustrations – coasters and magnets, button art, children’s/animal illustrations

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Like Homes, The Great Real Estate Companies Have A Strong Foundation

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ast December, the timing was right for Sally Bowman Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties to join forces. The Bowman name will always be synonymous with the Cheshire area and we are thrilled to have Sally on the Berkshire Hathaway team doing what she loves most: helping her community with their real estate needs.

As our Berkshire Hathaway Cheshire

office grows, we are providing customers with the best of both worlds—the same local real estate experts they know and trust along with the innovative resources of a highly respected National brand. Our goal is to make each customer experience one that surpasses all expectations.

Reputation matters … and we’ve combined two of the best in the business!

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Trust The Master Craftsman At Joseph A. Conte Jewelers

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or 47 years, Joseph Conte has dedicated himself to one thing: jewelry.

He is a master craftsman and is exceptionally talented in creating magnificent one-of-a-kind pieces.

He works closely with each customer to make their vision become an exquisite and timeless creation. He prides himself on being transparent by allowing customers to watch as he repairs, sets and designs items of all types.

Mr. Conte stays true to his craft by providing on-site repairs and customer satisfaction. Aside from watches that require major overhauls, every item brought into the store will stay in the store. He is a certified gemologist and master of international diamond grading, color stones, and estate jewelry.

Joseph A. Conte Jewelers is located at 2582 Whitney Ave. in Hamden. Be sure to check out our ad on page 5.

About Pumpkins, Squashes And Gourds

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he Cucurbitaceae family may be best known for pumpkins, but there actually are 800 species that belong to this family. While they share many of the same properties, these fruits each have

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their own unique attributes.

The main differences between squashes, gourds and pumpkins is their intended purposes—whether t h e y ’r e o r n a m e n t a l o r edible.

Pumpkins Pumpkins come in ornamental and edible varieties.

Even though all pumpkins can be consumed, some taste better than others.

Small pumpkins tend to be decorative because they do not have enough meat inside to make them worthy of cooking. However, sugar pumpkins are best for baking and cooking favorite recipes, states the resource Pumpkin Nook.

Squash Squashes come in summer and winter varieties. Winter ones do not actually grow in the winter; in fact, they’re harvested in late summer and early fall, but the name references the hard shell casing that protects the tender pulp inside.

Zucchini are summer squash because their outer See SQUASH, page 5

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Laser Planet: 13 Years Of Family Laser Tag Fun

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elebrate Laser Planet’s 13 years of serving Connecticut families.

Laser Planet is Connecticut’s premiere standalone laser tag facility, boasting one of the area’s largest multi-level laser tag arenas—complete with pulsating techno music, swirling fog, and awesome strobe and black lighting effects, along with the area’s largest arcade.

Laser Planet offers parties for all age groups. Whether you’re turning 5–12 years of age or celebrating a milestone birthday of 13, 16, 21, 30, 40, 50 or beyond,come to Laser Planet of Waterbury for a truly “out of this world” laser tag birthday experience. The younger ones, ages walking to 5 years old, can celebrate in Laser Planet’s “Little Dippers” interactive party play space. For larger gatherings and events, Laser Planet offers private parties that include unlimited Laser Tag and use of the entire facility, just for you and your guests, along with a full catering service.

For more information, visit the Laser Planet website at www.mylaserplanet.com or call (203) 841-0081. And be sure to check out our ad on page 4 for valuable coupons!

Squash, Gourds Add Color To Autumn continued from page 4 flesh is tender, while butternut, acorn, spaghetti, and hubbard squashes are winter squashes because they feature a tough skin.

Even though it takes some effort to crack that shell, the dense, nutrient-rich flesh inside is well worth the workout.

Gourds Gourds are essentially ornamental squashes; they aren’t cultivated for eating.

Instead they are bred to look beautiful and unique in autumn centerpieces.

Types of gourds include autumn wing gourd, warted gourds, turban gourds, and

bottle gourds. Each gourd is unique in its shape and color.

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 For Pet Supplies, There’s No Place Better Than Cheshire Cat & Dog, Too!

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top in and meet Howard and Heather Bearz, owners of The Cheshire Cat & Dog, Too! Since they opened their doors in 2009, they have been voted Best Pet Supply Store four years in a row, and become an amazing asset to the pet lovers of Cheshire and surrounding towns. Howard can be credited for finding some interesting novelties for that special fourlegged kid. Heather enjoys hosting adoption events and fundraisers

and donating time or raffle baskets for various rescues. Together, they enjoy working with pet lovers who want to extend their pets’ lives and accommodate their needs as well.

On an everyday basis, Howard and Heather recommend the benefits of feeding pets a high-quality food from their large selection of raw, kibble, dehydrated, freezedried and canned varieties. They can aid in relieving food allergies and help with digestive or aging

problems. Please consider stopping by—your pet will be happy you did!

The Cheshire Cat & Dog, Too! is located at 1320 Waterbury Rd. Call (203) 439-0707 or visit our website at www.cheshirecatanddog.com.

Store hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays. See our ad below.

Do You Struggle With Fewer Hours Of Daylight?

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aylight saving time comes to an end each fall, at a time when the hours of available sunlight already are beginning to decline.

Some people are more accustomed to darkness than others. Norwegians, Swedes and people living in Alaska and the upper reaches of Canada near or

above the Arctic Circle may go through a period when winters can be especially dark. Fairbanks, Alaska, gets just three hours and 42 minutes of sunlight on

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the winter solstice. Those in Barrow, Alaska, will endure a period of 67 days of darkness. Residents of Seattle, which is even further north than cities such as Fargo, North Dakota, or Portland, Maine, deal with more darkness than those living outside the city may know.

Although much of the rest of North America doesn’t experience such profound periods of darkness, when the darkness of fall and winter arrives, it can be

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Five German Dishes Will Make For A Tasty And Traditional Oktoberfest

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ktoberfest is a popular celebration of German culture. While beer might garner the bulk of the attention during Oktoberfest, celebrants would be wise to sample German cuisine when hoisting their steins during this year’s festivities.

The world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Germany, every year, typically beginning in late-September and extending into the first weekend in October.

Oktoberfest celebrations in Germany have been held for more than 200 years, but those who can’t make it to Munich can sample some traditional German cuisine at local Oktoberfest celebrations, or find recipes to prepare at home.

Spätzle: This dish is a combination of eggs, flour and salt and is often served as a side dish. Spätzle is similar to pasta and typically accompanies meat dishes.

Spätzle is popular outside of Germany as well, and some people may refer to it as a noodle while others call it a dumpling. Either way, it’s delicious.

2. Maultaschen: This dish traces its origins to Swabia, a one-time duchy of medieval Germany located in the southwest region of the country. Maultaschen is reminiscent of ravioli because it consists of an outer layer of dough that may be filled with various foods, including minced meat, sauerkraut or spinach.

Herbs and spices, including pepper and nutmeg, add to the flavor.

Fischbrötchen: Seafood might not be the first thing people expect to see on the menus at their favorite German restaurants, but this popular northern German dish popular is very flavorful. Essentially a fish

sandwich, fischbrötchen is often served with Bismarck herring or soused herring, but is sometimes served with other fish, including salmon. Onions, pickles, remoulade, and/or horseradish sauce are often added, making this a great selection for those planning to hoist a stein or two this Oktoberfest.

Schweinsbraten: Munich is located in the federal state of Bavaria, and this is a traditional Bavarian dish of roasted pork. In the days before refrigeration, Bavarians heavily salted or picked this dish to preserve it, and it is still served this way.

Another hearty selection, schweinsbraten is a good choice for those who plan to indulge in their favorite German beers this Oktoberfest.

Rouladen: Rouladen is a meat dish that typically consists of bacon, onions, mustard, and pickles. These ingredients are wrapped together in beef or veal that is thinly sliced and then cooked together. Rouladen also might be served with venison or pork, but beef rouladen is the version most likely to be found at Oktoberfest celebrations.

German cuisine is unique and flavorful and should be a part of anyone’s Oktoberfest celebrations.

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Trust Allstar For Appliances

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llstar Home Appliance Center has been a family-owned and operated business for over 30 years. We are a full-service major home appliance center and specialize in sales of the full line of Whirlpool, Kitchen-Aid, Maytag, and Amana. We have factory-trained service technicians and provide authorized service for the brands we sell. Call us directly— no 800 numbers. We also service all majorbrand appliances and our vans are well stocked to get you up and running quickly. For the doit-yourselfers, we sell parts for all major brands.

We pride ourselves on personal service, always advising for the best interest of the customer.

Call Allstar Home Appliance Center at (203) 597-0363 or stop by our showroom located at 1215 Thomaston Ave. in Waterbury.

SAD: Some Ways To Cope continued from page 6 latitudes can help many people to see the dark in a different light.

•Be aware of SAD. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is defined by the Mayo Clinic as a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons, beginning and ending at about the same times each year.

Symptoms tend to start in the fall and continue into the winter, sapping energy and making a person feel moody. As with other types of depression, SAD can get worse and lead to severe problems if left untreated.

Light treatment, talk therapy and medication can help people who are susceptible to SAD.

•Make daylight hours count. Spend time outdoors while the sun is bright in the sky. Make an effort to switch your schedule if work interferes with getting outdoors, even if all that can be managed is an outdoor walk at lunch. Sit by a bright window and soak up rays whenever possible.

•Celebrate winter activities. Go skiing, snowboarding, outdoor ice skating, or snowshoeing. Look forward to winter for what can be done, rather than what can’t.

•Socialize more often.

Instead of holing up indoors alone, frequent the places that become indoor gathering spots for locals. These can include coffee houses, breweries, restaurants, or even the local church.

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Plan more social occasions with friends and families so everyone can collectively shoo away the winter blues.

•Exercise more. Use the darker hours as an excuse to exercise more, be it at the gym or outside. The Mayo Clinic says that exercise and other types of physical activity can relieve anxiety and depression, lifting an individual’s mood as a result.

•Light a fire. Set the kindling ablaze in a fire pit, fireplace or woodburning stove, or just light a handful of candles. Flames can be soothing and less harsh on the eyes than artificial light.

Fall and winter darkness does not have to send a person into the doldrums if he or she embraces the right attitude.

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Find Beautiful Things At Just For You Gift Shoppe

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elebrating its 28th year in business, Just for You Gift Shoppe at 979 Meriden-Waterbury R d . in Plantsville is flourishing. Owner Flo Legat credits that to the shop’s wonderfully loyal customers.

The beautifully decorated front windows welcome guests inside with a preview of each season. Once inside, you are greeted with a smile and friendly “Hello,” then left to absorb all the beautiful sights, sounds, and aromas of this lovely shop. You will enjoy browsing all the “sections” including Baby, Wedding, Irish, Candle, Hand Painted Glassware, and Frame. I’m sure this writer missed as many items as were mentioned!

If it’s a special gift you’re after, this is definitely the place to go. From the moment you walk in, you’ll spot items like The Artist Jay necklaces and earrings, Dune Jewelry custom-made with sand or elements from places you love (which, by

the way, are all hand-made by local artisans), lovely handbags, sc a r ve s a n d apparel in the boutique,

Chamilia C h a r m s , M a n traBand Bracelets, and even a line of jewelry for the younger ladies called Charm It! When you’re looking for an alternative sympathy gift, consider choosing a beautiful Memory Lamp, which comes with a framed inspirational verse.

Perhaps you need to rejuvenate a room in your home with new pictures, floral arrangements, a table runner and napkins, or a lovely throw rug. Flo and her knowledgeable staff will be happy to help with

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Custom embroidering and monograming are also offered at Just for You Gift Shoppe. You’ll see some beautiful samples of work and will be given the opportunity to choose colors and designs with the staff, who will help to create a special keepsake for any occasion. Cotton afghans are the most popular item, along with baby gifts, towels, robes, jackets and shirts. You are also invited to bring in your own product and have it personalized.

I f yo u l ove b e a u t i f u l things, casual no-pressure shopping, and a warm and friendly atmosphere, do yourself a favor and stop into Just for You Gift Shoppe soon. See our ad below.

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Take A Chance On The YMCA Fall Raffle

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he YMCA is pleased to announce the prizes for the 2018 Fall Raffle!

Thanks to the generous donations of members of businesses and members in the Cheshire community, the YMCA Fall Raffle has a history of raising a great sum for the community. Your generous ticket purchase makes it possible for The Y to award kids in our community scholarships to camp, preschool, afterschool care and more!

This year the generosity of your community made it possible for the Cheshire Community YMCA to take part in the Race4Chase Yo u t h Triathlon program, which enables local kids to train for and compete in a triathlon free of charge all in memory of Chase Kowalski and all the children lost in the Sandy Hook massacre. In addition to scholarships and the youth triathlon, your generous contributions make it possible for The Y to offer the free LiveSTRONG at the YMCA program for cancer survivors. As you can see, beyond

being a fun way to win fantastic prizes, the YMCA’s Fall Raffle enables The Y to better serve our entire community.

This year’s prizes include a 7-day, 6-night stay at a Beautiful Private Lake Front House on Cape Cod. House sleeps six, the winner’s choice of weeks (excluding Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day weeks). Second prize is a 50-inch Samsung Ultra HD LED Smart TV and third is a $500 gift card to Rumanoff’s. Plus, there are additional prizes from Rikeesa Salon, The Cheshire Cat & Dog, Too!, Tower Farms, Cheshire Detailing, PerfectlyPrepared Gourmet to Go, ACHIQ Designs, and more.

Visit The Y at the Fall Festival to purchase tickets or stop by The Y at 961 South Main St. The final drawing will take place at The Y on Monday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. To learn more visit sccymca.org/fall-raffle.

See the Cheshire Community YMCA ad below.

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Shop Gallery 4 For Unique Handmade Jewelry And More

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re you ready for a new experience in shopping? Come visit Gallery 4, the unique little shop just a few minutes south on Route 10.

For 41 years, Gallery 4 has been the place to go for handmade jewelry. We also carry interesting ethnic arts, from the American Southwest to Papua New Guinea, from Africa to Canadian Inuit. Customers can handle the sort of things typically found behind glass in museums. You’ll find statement pieces to finish your dream room. Or just run in for unique greeting cards that are not found everywhere. We also offer a large selection of vintage decorative items, old books, framed artwork, and just plain fun stuff.

Just think—in one small shop, you can find vintage cookbooks, small hand tools, Coach and Aigner handbags, antique 200-year-old silver coin spoons, silk scarves and vintage English teacups and saucers.

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Nick Constantino Landscape Services Will Keep Your Property Looking Its Best

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aking our clients happy at all times is our goal at Nick Constantino Landscape Services. With each satisfied

customer, we enhance our reputation for creativity, professionalism, dependability, and bend-over-backwards service. We would

love to make you one of our satisfied customers.

Nick Constantino Landscape Services specializes in all aspects of landscaping and has been in Cheshire since 1987. As longtime Cheshire residents, my crew and I take personal pride in our work. We service numerous residential and commercial clients in the Cheshire and surrounding areas, with each client receiving the personal attention they deserve.

We understand that your home and landscape are one of your biggest investments. We also understand

the importance of having your property look its best at all times. We will always work within your budget and find solutions to any project.

Our company works closely with many vendors and has resources for all your landscape needs, regardless of the size of the job.

We know it can be very difficult to find lawn and landscape service providers you can trust and count on.

We are very serious when we say we are dedicated to

Sign Up Now For Fall Classes At Cheshire Dance Centre

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heshire Dance Centre has offered the highest quality dance instruction to the Greater Hartford area since 1995. We offer expert instruction in ballet, modern, jazz, and tap to children over 3 1/2 years and adults. Under the leadership of Betty Seibert, our team of renowned instructors has transformed countless lives through artistry, imagination, and perseverance.

Cecchetti Ballet Theatre will bring the magic of “The Nutcracker” to life for its 24th season this year. Community auditions for boys and girls will be

held on Sunday, Sept.16, at Cheshire Dance Centre. Step into the dream and experience the magic of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Hamden High School.

There is still time to sign your child up for fall classes. For more information on Nutcracker auditions and fall classes, please call the Cheshire Dance Centre studio at (203) 699-TUTU (8888). See our ad below.

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earning and keeping your business. In fact, we are so certain we can make you happy, we guarantee our work. If you are ever unhappy with our service, let us know and we will immediately make the necessary changes. It is our mission to make your life a little easier.

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Thank you for voting us BEST DANCE STUDIO again this year!

Offering classes for 4-year-olds through adults, beginner through professional levels, in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Modern, Jazz, KinderDance and Pre-Ballet

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See us perform at the Cheshire Fall Festival September 15th, 1:30 p.m.

Community Auditions for the Nutcracker!

Sunday, September 16th Call for more information •2,600 s.f. of dance space with free-floating sprung floors •Viewing for all three studios, unlimited parking, shower facility

For information, call 203-699-TUTU (8888) 328 Industrial Ave • Cheshire

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Curriculum Nature-Focused At Cheshire Nursery School

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heshire Nursery School is a small community preschool offering halfday and school-day options. All sessions are taught by experienced teachers with bachelor’s or master’s degrees.

The CNS curriculum is nature-focused and inspired by the seasonal changes around us. The wooded grounds and surrounding neighborhood are used daily for exploration and discovery. Mixed-age classrooms are child-centered with learning stations for art, music, literacy, science, math, and dramatic play. Spanish instruction is incorporated throughout. Goals are aligned with CT Early Learning and

Development Standards.

Project-based activities that allow children to learn new skills and develop critical thinking are balanced with free play that fosters socialization and self-expression. Building social-emotional skills like self-regulation, cooperation and communication are taught and modeled by caring professional staff.

CNS aims to foster the growth of wellrounded, happy children while inspiring an appreciation for the natural world. See our ad below for contact information.

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High Holiday Worship At Temple Beth David community service at Mixville Park and a single 10 a.m. service on the second day of Rosh Hashanah.

Kol Nidre begins at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

The first of two back-to-back Yom Kippur services begins at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19; the second service begins at 11 a.m.

On Yom Kippur, Mincha begins at 3:30 p.m., followed by Yizkor at 4:30 p.m., Neilah at 5:30 p.m., and the blowing of the Shofar at approximately 6 p.m. Break-the-fast on Yom Kippur will consist of a light snack o challah and juice. Youth services/ activities and babysitting will be offered concurrent with both services on Yom Kippur.

For more information about tickets and schedules, contact the Temple Beth David office at (203) 272-0037 or at office@tbdcheshire.org. See our ad on page 13.

May the year ahead be filled with the blessings of health, happiness, and peace.

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Find Your New Best Friend At Dog Days AdoptionEvent

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n Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21, Paws Pet Resort & Spa is hosting a Dog Days Adoption Event. Dog Days is a Connecticut-based charity started in 2010 with a mission to find forever homes for shelter dogs in need.

Rescues and pounds from all over Connecticut and beyond will be represented at the event.

Dog Days is also looking for volunteers and professional trainers to help with the event, as well as local busines sponsors.

For details, volunteer sign-up forms, and adoption applications, visit www.godog-

days.org. Photos of dogs coming to the event will be posted online the first week in October.

If you are looking to adopt a dog, be sure to submit your adoption application in advance. Everyone who adopts a dog at the event will receive a free night stay and a free bath (based on availability and up-to-date vaccinations), compliments of Paws Pet Resort & Spa. Find your new best friend at the Dog Days Adoption Event hosted at Paws Pet Resort & Spa, 312 East Johnson Ave. in Cheshire!

See our ad below.

East Coast Mechanical Will Keep You Comfortable

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ast Coast Mechanical, Inc. was established in 1994 by Norman Wium, who continues to build his business by earning the trust and loyalty of his customers. To this day, we are family-owned and operated. Some of our best friends started out as our customers.

It is our mission to meet our customers’ individual

comfort needs with personalized attention and dependable, honest solutions, and recommendations with our unwavering commitment to your satisfaction.

We specialize in residential and light commercial HVAC, including installations, replacements, and renovations, along with maintenance and repair. We help

protect the investment of homes and businesses in Cheshire and towns across central Connecticut, using leading-edge equipment, proven processes, a team of

highly-trained professionals, a complete fabrication shop, office, and service parts inventory on site.

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Meet The Cheshire Gaylord PT Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Team

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ince opening in Cheshire in 2016, G a y l o r d P hy s i c a l Therapy Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (PTOSM) staff have formed collab-

orative relationships with local businesses, including the YMCA, the senior center, the chamber of commerce and the athletic community. In addition to providing patient care, Gaylord’s highly trained physical therapists have participated in multiple community events that included education about the principles of physical therapy and ways to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Gaylord therapists

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have also volunteered by providing manual stretching for athletes at local racing events. This team wa s h o n o r e d f o r t h e i r outreach by the Cheshire Community YMCA with its 2016 Healthy Living Award.

Jacob Hunter, PT, MSPT, OCS, manager of Gaylord PTOSM, said, “With a rich history in rehabilitation and medical care, we continuously strive to extend our reach to serve those in need. Opening a location

in Cheshire has allowed us to integrate Gaylord’s mission into the heart of the Cheshire community and creates opportunities for our entire team to become part of the fabric of the community.”

Back-to-school and fall sports allow new connections with student athletes a n d w e e k e n d wa r r i o r s alike. The team at Gaylord P TO S M h a s a d v a n c e d training and are athletes themselves, allowing for

dynamic relationships with their patients.

For more information and appointments, call (203) 679-3533 or visit www. rehabwithapro.org.

Fight Fall Allergies Naturally

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s the weather cools down, a new crop of allergy symptoms can arise. Here’s how to beat

fall allergies.

• Prevent pollen from being tracked indoors.

Remove shoes, take off clothes worn outside and launder them promptly, and shower to wash pollen off of the body. Use an air conditioner or keep windows closed when the pollen count is high.

• Increase omega-3 fatty acids to fight inflammation, a hallmark of allergy suffer-

ing. Foods high in fatty acids include walnuts, flax, eggs, and cold-water fatty fish.

• Use a mild cleanser to rinse the eyelids and eyelashes of pollen and saline spray to clear nasal passages of excess pollen as well.

• Eucalyptus oil may help clear up sinuses and provide nasal congestion relief.

Mix a small amount with coconut oil and rub onto the chest.

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 It’s Time To Plan A Foliage Drive

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illions of people look forward to the magnificent colors on display in autumn each year. Some advance planning can help make fall foliage trips extra enjoyable.

Generally, leaf-viewing season begins in late September and runs through early November for much of North America. Peak viewing depends on areas of travel and time of year. For large swaths of Canada and the U.S., plan trips for lateSeptember to mid-October.

The Weather Channel offers maps and charts at www. w e a t h e r. c o m / m a p s / f a l l foliage for the peak times

for many areas of the U.S. Anywhere with deciduous trees provides opportunities to witness blazing autumn color. New York’s Catskill and Adirondack regions are prime spots, as well as Vermont. Further south, Central and Eastern Virginia peak in late October. And don’t forget the shores of the Great Lakes, which are awash in reds, oranges and yellows by mid-September.

The travel resource Frommer’s offers more leafpeeping locales to visit.

While most people are not without a smartphone that can capture amazing highresolution imagery, serious

photographers may want to take along their camera equipment for leaf-peeping excursions. Also bring along a map or a GPS-enabled device so you can explore back roads and areas off the beaten path.

There are plenty of apps that can help with foliagefinding adventures, so a phone is a handy tool. Also bring along hiking boots, comfortable clothing that can be layered, and any equipment you’d normally take for an afternoon in the great outdoors.

Be sure to hit the ATM machine prior to the visit.

Many smaller towns and their local shops may not take credit cards, so it’s best to have cash on hand for food and souvenirs.

And remember to scope out vineyards where you can sample local wines, or visit an orchars so you can come home with some fresh-picked apples and pumpkins.

College4Less Offers Financial Guidance

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very year, the cost of college keeps increasing and it gets more and more difficult for parents to afford to send their children to the schools of their choice.

College4Less is an independent Connecticut firm offering guidance and assistance to parents and students to better position themselves to get into the colleges of their choice at the least possible cost. Certified Financial Planner Dorothy A. Mautte brings 35-plus years of experience to assisting families to secure their financial freedom and future goals.

Our educational workshops encourage financial literacy in the college process including the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms, along with other important information parents need to understand in order to maximize any financial aid they are eligible to receive.

Be sure to see the College4Less ad on page 14.

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