Learn the dirt about composting

Press Release

Two widely recognized gardening experts will discuss the ABCs of home composting in a talk at Cheshire’s First Congregational Church Wednesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. The talk is free, and the public is cordially invited.

“Save Our Planet One Food Scrap at a Time: Your Guide to Home Composting” will be presented by Deanna Fontaine-Motyl and Beth Ann Loveland Sennett. Both are UConn certified Master Gardeners and extremely knowledgeable about composting, which not only prevents food scraps from

Singers sought

The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced National Anthem auditions will be held Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. to noon, at Dunkin’ Park, 1214 Main St., Hartford. Singers of all ages are welcome to audition for the opportunity to perform at a Yard Goats home game or event. Singers must register at yardgoatsbaseball.com. A time slot will be assigned.

entering the waste stream but provides excellent soil for gardens.

Fontaine-Motyl is a UConn Master Composter who is involved in advocacy, education and outreach. Sennett is a professional educator and a Master Composter Intern. Both are knowledgeable about reducing food waste, low-impact land care and growing food sustainably.

Educational materials will be available at their talk, and vermiculture (creating compost with worms) will also be discussed. Parking is available behind the church. For more information, call 203-272-5323.

Energize CT

The Energize Connecticut Community Partnership Initiative is accepting applications for its second round of funding supporting energy efficiency outreach in local communities. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 3. The Community Partnership Initiative assists community-based and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to raise awareness and educate residents about Energize Connecticut’s energy efficiency programs. Visit energizect.com.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the 119-year-old national youth mentoring organization.

Based in Hartford, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut offers life-changing programs to at-risk children in all of the state’s 169 municipalities. Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters by visiting ctbigs.org.