29 homes taking part in D.A.R.T. tag sale fundraiser

From the Durham Animal Response Team:

D.A.R.T. is holding their first Town Wide Tag Sale this weekend, Saturday, July 22, and 29 homes around Durham will be setting up their treasures of household goods, antiques, collectibles, furniture, and so much more.

You will be able to find the tag sales by picking up a map at 58 Main St., or at Durham Pharmacy. Homes will be set up at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and will sell until 2:30 p.m. Most participants will run their sale if it rains.

The Town Wide Tag Sale is a fundraiser for D.A.R.T and the money raised all goes to needed equipment. We thank you for supporting our team, and hope you enjoy tagging this Saturday.

Summer potluck, Sherry Hill send-off

From the Durham Senior Citizens Board:

On Friday, Aug. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Community Center on Pickett Lane, the Durham Senior Citizens Board will be sponsoring a Potluck Summer Get Together. Everyone attending is asked to bring a dish to share. Also, at this time the Senior Board will honor Recreation Director Sherry Hill, who will be retiring in August.

Please call 860-343-6724 to let us know what you would like to bring to the potluck and to reserve a place.

Environmental champions

The Rockfall Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2023 Environmental Champion Awards, which recognize individuals, groups, organizations and businesses for environmental efforts that contribute to the quality of life in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. Nomination forms can be downloaded at rockfallfoundation.org. Nomination forms must be received by Thursday, July 27.

HHW collection

The Lower Connecticut River Council of Governments will hold a free household hazardous waste collection event Saturday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woodside Intermediate School, 30 Woodside Road, Cromwell. The collection is open to residents of the RiverCOG region which, includes Durham and Middlefield. No commercial or business waste allowed. For more information, visit rivercog.org.

Monthly tag sale

Notre Dame Church's monthly tag sale will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 272 Main St. Rain or shine. The kitchen will be serving breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages and snacks.

Community service award

The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Support the Troops Committee is accepting nominations for its annual William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award. The award is presented to a veteran of the United States armed forces in recognition of their distinguished service to the citizens of Connecticut, and selfless commitment to public service. The nomination form can be obtained at middlesexchamber.com.