Volume 20, Number 42
Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall
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Friday, Januar y 31, 2014
18th Taste of Durham this Saturday
SHOW TIME
By Mark Dionne Town Times
On Jan. 18, the Coginchaug Regional High School Music Department held “Under the Lights 2014,” a concert showcasing CRHS music groups. The evening featured performances by the Jazz Ensemble, the Show Choir and the a capella group No Refund. Several students belonged to multiple groups and dashed from one to the other between songs. The groups combined for the opening number “Blue Suede Shoes” and the closing number “Jet Set” from the musical “Catch Me If You Can.” In this photo, the male contingent of the Show Choir sings The Police’s “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic.” Additional photo page 13. | (Mark Dionne/Town Times)
The Public Association of Library Supporters has been busy preparing to transform the Durham Public Library for the annual Taste of Durham. The food-and-wine tasting party will take place for the 18th time on Saturday, Feb. 1, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Library Board of Trustees President Jane Eriksen told the Town Times that planning for the event is “kind of a year round thing” but preparations ramp up in November. According to PALS volunteer Ona McLaughlin, 21 restaurants, chefs, caterers and wine-sellers are commit-
ted to the event. Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pizza, Lino’s Market and Caterers, Perk on Main, and Time Out Taverne are among the returning food options from Durham. Middletownbased Anoho Noodle House and Haveli of India are among other returning favorites. Sweet-tooth cravings can be satisfied at several different tables. Kim’s Cottage Confections and Tschudin Chocolates will offer chocolate and baked sweets. Those who prefer their sugar in ice cream form can visit Stone Cold Creamery. According to a PALS press See Taste / Page 20
Senior Center needs help with meal service If you’re a people-person, consider volunteering By Diana Carr
cialize,” said Joan Lombardo, Senior Center and Social Services director. “It’s a friendly place; if Seniors in the lunch program at the Middlefield people don’t know you, they soon will. And if Senior Center get more than a well-balanced meal. someone who is a regular doesn’t show up, we They get a warm and nurturing environment that call to make sure they’re alright. It’s also nice for their adult children who live out of state, because lets them know people care. “As they get older and maybe lose a spouse, they they know their parent is taking care of himself come not only for the hot meal, but also to so- or herself.” Lunch for seniors (who must be 60 or older) is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at noon, “It’s the people who make the with a suggested donation of $2. Reservations program. And it’s the best lunch for should be made at least 24 hours beforehand, the best price in town. More people so that enough food can be ordered. Seniors can drop in, but meals will be served first to those should come.” Special to Town Times
— Joan Lombardo, Senior Center and Social Services director.
See Meals / Page 5
Lunch time at the Senior Center.