Bloomin’ 4 Good flower program

Press Release

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain –“Where Good Begins” in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington – has been selected by store leadership at the Berlin Stop & Shop, 1135 Farmington Ave., as the benefiting orga- nization in the Bloomin’ 4 Good Program in February.

During this month, a $10.99 bouquet in the sleeve marked “Bloomin’ 4 Good” from this Stop & Shop store will brighten a home or make someone’s day while also directing a $1 donation to the Community Founda-

Help Keep

Coming to your home or business

In order to continue delivery to your home or business, we need to have each resident or business let us know that, by filling out our on-line requester form at myrecordjournal. com/berlin-requester tion of Greater New Britain. This is a great way to broaden awareness in the local community and raise donations for our organization to make grants that help fight hunger.

Or, you can call us at 203-634-3933 and we can mail you a postage paid postcard to fill out and return. Without the necessary requester information, delivery of your Berlin Citizen to your home or business, will end.

HELP US HELP YOU, CONTINUE RECEIVING “YOUR” LOCAL WEEKLY.

Share the news with friends and family. Call, send emails, and post on social media. The more bouquets sold, the more we can raise.

To learn more about the Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, visit stopandshop.2givelocal.com.

Established in 1941, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain works to inspire philanthropy, responsibly manage permanent charitable assets, and partner to address key community issues through strategic leadership. For more information, visit cfgnb.org.

Rebuilding

East Berlin Methodist Church is rebuilding following a 2022 fire which badly damaged the building. Those wishing to support the rebuilding project can send donations to: EBMC, P.O. Box 265, East Berlin, CT 06023.

Karaoke

The Sons of the Legion at American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, will host karaoke Saturdays, Feb. 11 and 25, and March 11 and 25, at 7 p.m. Also, the group is looking to grow its membership. Email salpost68@ outlook.com.

Ballpark jobs

The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced it will be holding its annual job fair at Dunkin’ Donuts Park (1214 Main St., Hartford) Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Yard Goats are seeking applicants to fill a wide range of game day positions and are looking for upbeat, fan-friendly individuals to help make the upcoming season a success.

Wellness expo

Exhibitors and speakers are sought for the 10th Bi-Annual Passport to Health & Wellness Expo, which will be held April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton. Also, vendors are sought for expos taking place May 21 and Sept. 17 at the VFW in Plainville. Contact Shirley Bloethe at 860989-0033 or yourholisticevents@gmail.com, or visit yourholisticevents.com.

Hop Häus

From A1

Dubbed The Steele Center, 9 Steele Blvd., is a mixed-use property adjacent to the Berlin Train Station.

Tony Valenti, of Newport Realty Group, and partner Mark Lovley, of Lovley Development, Inc., are the team behind the Steele Center development.

“Tony Valenti and (Berlin Economic Development Director) Chris Edge approached me about coming to Berlin,” said Miller, who also has Hop Häus restaurants in Plainville and in the

Plantsville section of Southington.

“Chris has been stalking me for about four years to come to Berlin with the restaurant,” Miller quipped.

The Berlin Hop Häus will offer both indoor and patio dining, as well as curbside pick-up.

“We were getting ready to launch Steele Center when Chris Edge introduced us to Mike, and it was easy to see that he was the right fit for that spot,” Valenti said.

“We are excited to have him in Berlin.” nzappone@record-journal.com

203-317-2212

Holiday notice

Town departments will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Normal trash/recycling schedule will apply.

Boxes to Boots

Berlin-based non-profit Boxes to Boots, 28 Chamberlain Highway, sends care packages to members of the U.S. military serving overseas. To learn more about the organization and its needs, visit boxestoboots.org.

Wall of Honor

The Berlin Veterans Commission’s “Veterans Digital Wall of Honor,” located in the main lobby rotunda of Town Hall, is dedicated to “All Who Proudly Served and Sacrificed to Protect Our Country.” Berlin residents and their immediate family, past and present, who have served or are currently serving in the United States military can be put up on the wall. Contact Peter Galgano at petergalgano@comcast.net or 860-604-7258.

Networking

Business Connections of Berlin aims to help local businesses connect and grow utilizing networking, marketing and educational opportunities. To learn more about the group, email businessconnectionsofberlin@ gmail.com or find them on social media.

Post 68

American Legion Post 68 has been serving Berlin veterans since 1947. To keep the local Legion going for years to come, Post 68 is looking for active military members, veterans, and family and friends of veterans to become involved.

Pick up an application at the Post home, 154 Porters Pass. For more information, email Post Commander Vin Trigila at v_trig@yahoo.com or send a message to Post 68 via Facebook.

Snow ordinance

Town ordinance states that “an owner of land or buildings fronting on any street or public place ... where there is any sidewalk shall, within 12 hours of daylight, or not to exceed 24 hours of elapsed time immediately following the cessation of a storm of snow ... cause the same to be removed from such sidewalk.”

Failure to abide by the ordinance “shall result in a fine after an initial warning.”