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Overcoming the odds Newington woman wins ‘Amazing’ crown

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Victoria Maldonado is amazing.

The Newington resident has won over 80 medals in Special Olympics and Unified Sports and now, at age 20, she wears the crown of Connecticut’s 2015 Miss Amazing Junior Miss.

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This July 24 through 28, around 100 Miss Amazing representatives from across the country will gather in Los Angeles, Calif. to share their abilities and ambitions with a worldwide audience. The pageant celebrates girls with disabilities.

Victoria’s challenges are sensory. After having a birth injury, her family almost lost her twice to illness, according to her father, Jerry Maldonado.

“People really never gave her a chance,” he said. “She made her own chances.”

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Newington resident Victoria Maldonado, 20, was just crowned Connecticut’s 2015 Miss Amazing Junior Miss.

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Free Health Fair set for June 13 SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

Vaishnav Parivar of Connecticut and New England will hold a free Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at 26 Church St. Doctors will provide medical and dental care and consultation services to every community visitor from all walks of life.

Services will include general check ups, blood sugar check, asthma screening, eye screening, dental check ups, cancer screening, mobile mammography,

cholesterol check ups and more.

Pre-register for a check up and screening no later than June 12.

For more information and registration, contact Rajeev Desai at (860) 796-2162; Atul Nayak at (860) 384-9854; Dhilan Shah at (860) 878-9000; Gopal Mirani at (860) 335-4967; Tejal Vallam at (860) 983-6999; Nitin Korgaonkar at (860) 849-0465; Bakul Desai at (860) 748-1885; Shivesh Kumar at (203) 7682699 or Kamar Satyendra at (860) 372-1044.

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Southington man identified as victim in fatal Newington crash

By LISA BACKUS STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — A Southington man drove through a red light and into the path of an oncoming police cruiser as an officer was headed to the Grantmoor Motor Lodge on a report of a violent domestic dispute, according to police.

The crash, which occurred at the intersection of the Berlin Turnpike and Deming Street, caused the death of Jason Augeri, 41, of Southington. The officer, Ryan Williams, a seven-and-a-half year veteran of the Newington Police Department, was treated at an area hospital and released.

Initial reports indicate Augeri ran the red light heading west as Williams was traveling north on the turnpike around 7 a.m. Monday.

Debris from the crash was spread about 100 feet on both sides of the highway, Mayor Stephen Woods said Tuesday.

Police said cars were stopped at the intersection and several people saw the crash. The Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner will be conducting an investigation into Augeri’s death, which will include toxicology tests.

The officer had her lights and

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siren on as she proceeded through the intersection, said Rocky Hill Lt. Robert Catania, who commands the Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Team, which is investigating the crash.

“As the officer approached the turnpike’s intersection with Deming Road, adjacent to Richard Street, a second vehicle crossed into the path of the police vehicle, traveling west against the red traffic control signal where multiple vehicles were stopped and against the warning issued by the officers fully audible and clearly identifiable vehicle, causing a collision witnessed by multiple persons,” Catania said in a statement.

Newington officers are not participating in the investigation of the crash at the request of the

town’s acting Police Chief Nicholas Miano, said Newington Sgt. Christopher Perry.

Miano declined comment. Perry said the acting chief made the decision not to involve local officers to maintain transparency. “He wanted no hint of favoritism,” Perry said.

Town Manager John Salomone said the officer is expected to return to full duties when she is physically able.

“We’re very saddened by what happened,” said Salomone, who added that the officer was shaken up by the crash. “She’s doing as well as can be expected.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash and has not spoken with police or anyone who may have information is asked to call Catania at (860) 258-2710.

Plainville Wings & Wheels Fly-In, Classic Car Show set SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

PLAINVILLE — The Plainville Wings & Wheels Committee along with the Bristol Auto Club will host the 4th Annual Classic Car Show & Fly-In at Robertson Airport. The third Annual Event produced the attendance of 480 classic cars and more than 5,000 spectators. There will be aircraft and helicopter displays/rides, vendors, face painting, great food and more.

The goal of the event is twofold: the first is to raise funds for the Petit Family Foundation and the Plainville Community Food Pantry. The second goal is to bring

the residents of the community and surrounding towns together and offer a day of entertainment and family fun with opportunities to see and experience the world of flight and classic automobiles.

The Petit Family Foundation provides grant funding to “foster the education of young people, especially women in the sciences; to improve the lives of those affected by chronic illnesses; and to support efforts to protect and help those affected by violence.”

The Plainville Community Food Pantry provides food subsidies, energy assistance, crisis intervention and referral services

for individuals and families in need.

The event will be held between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 13 with a rain date of Sunday, June 14. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for kids 5-11 and kids under 5 are no charge. Parking for the event is free. On-site parking will be available at Robertson Airport, with overflow parking at the Middle School of Plainville.

Shuttle buses will be provided to and from the event. No alcohol or pets permitted.

Visit our website for more information: www.plainvillewingsandwheels.com

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Town’s first-ever Little Free Library opening soon

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — It resembles a giant birdhouse, but it’s actually a book house.

“Take a book, return a book” is the Little Free Library Association’s motto, but Newington’s post will be open to both takers and leavers.

“If it comes back — great; if it doesn’t, hopefully the person who took it is enjoying it,” said Jeanette Francini, who is starting the town’s first-ever Little Free Library.

The outdoor post will be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is expected to hold around 50 books for children, teens and adults at any given time.

“There’s no checking out, no checking in and no fines,” explained Francini, who thinks the post will see the most use when the library facility is closed, at night and on Sundays in the summertime.

As head of collection management and circulation at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Francini heard about these smallscale, friendly book posts in other communities across the country.

When library patrons and staff came across them on their travels, they would snap a photo. Then it recently occurred to her that Newington should have its own

Students at the Newington Transition Academy with the town’s first Little Free Library, which they’ve been constructing and painting.

Little Free Library, and a special group of youth might want to help operate it.

Students at the Newington Transition Academy take part in academic, professional, social and volunteer activities, so the project fit right in with their learning.

They spent a recent school day painting the 4-foot long box, which was built by volunteers from The Home Depot. Library staff will reveal the new community resource at the All Ages Summer Reading Kick-off June 13, and students will take care of

it from then on out.

“We’ll give them books to stock it with and they’re going to do the upkeep,” said Michelle Royer, head of community services at the library.

Stamm Construction Co. offered to install the post in the ground underneath the shade of a tree, in front of the library.

The 15 students currently enrolled in the Transition Academy are mostly Newington High School alumni whose special needs make them good candidates for extended learning post-grad-

uation. Between the ages of 18 and 21, they benefit from life skill training, job internships and community interaction.

“We’ve had a nice partnership with the library over the years,” said Dena Tompkins, director of student services for Newington schools.

One academy pupil volunteers at the library regularly, calling patrons whose book orders have arrived.

Another was so enthralled by the Little Free Library project, he spent more time working on it

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than any of his classmates.

“Brandon would like to go into carpentry someday, so this helped with that goal,” said Kathy Roener, one of 10 tutors who work with students. “This has given him real focus.”

Roener was born with significant hearing loss that challenged her as a child. She now wears a hearing aid, and it’s a badge of honor when she’s tutoring academy students.

“I know what it’s like to grow up with a disability,” she said.

“This is a really great group.”

Council tables discussion on statewide motor vehicle tax bill

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Newington could gain over $2 million in tax revenue if the Connecticut General Assembly passes a controversial bill, but only if state officials are good on a promise.

Town Assessor Steven Juda told this to the Town Council Tuesday in relation to Substitute Senate Bill 1, which would create a statewide motor vehicle tax, among other provisions.

A tax rate of 29.36 mills would be applied uniformly to motor vehicles in all towns, despite the fact that each has its own respective Grand List and budget. That’s less than Newington’s current tax rate of 35.80 mills, which means the town would be giving up over

$1 million dollars in revenue that may or may not be reimbursed later on.

Juda told the council Tuesday that the town could actually come out $2.4 million ahead once the state redistributes a portion of what it’s collected, as promised.

That’s only if state officials fulfill their promise, however.

“The state has been negligent in promising something like this then down the road, pulling it from us,” Juda said.

“I think it’s attempting to address all the ills of the tax structure in Connecticut, and I don’t know that it will accomplish that,” he added of the bill.

The Town Council tabled their discussion this week, and won’t reconvene on the issue until

“I think [the bill is] attempting to address all the ills of the tax structure in Connecticut, and I don’t know that it will accomplish that.”

STEVEN JUDA Town assessor

after the Connecticut General Assembly’s 2015 session adjourns June 3. After that time, councilors agreed, more developments would surface on the bill’s intent and its

potential ramifications to municipalities like Newington.

“It would make sense for us to hold off on this until we get more information,” said Beth DelBuono, one of three Republican councilors who initially proposed a resolution for the council to officially oppose the bill.

The contingent’s original concerns were that the legislation could impose a greater tax burden on residents while significantly reducing the town’s annual tax revenue.

According to the information currently available on the legislation, the possibility of that happening is still up in the air.

Changes to it are pending, and more proposals may be made over the next few weeks.

“It’s premature for us to take any action on this because it could die and become a non-issue,” Town Manager John Salomone said Tuesday.

He also pointed out that the motor vehicle tax is just one of many components in the bill. “It goes well beyond that,” he said.

“There are some winners and some losers in this.”

Two residents spoke against S.B. 1 in the public participation portion of the meeting.

“We’re going to end up losing in the long run,” Patty Foley said.

The Town Council will discuss the bill at its next meeting, June 9.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.

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Seminarian embarks on 350-mile bike journey

NEWINGTON — Faith is not a virtue seminarian Jerwin Cagampang Penido takes lightly.

After just learning how to ride a bicycle, the Filipino immigrant is embarking upon a 350-mile bike pilgrimage to help raise money for St. Mary School in Newington, where he’s completing his Pastoral Year.

Penido will join eight priests and one other seminarian at the Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield this Friday, to begin their seven-day journey to the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Maryland. Other church leaders will join them at different stops along the route.

In a plea to St. Mary Parish this past March, Penido asked parishioners and school families to consider supporting his ride by making a pledge to the school, to sponsor him any amount they could per mile.

“As a way of giving back for all your goodness to me, I have decided to reciprocate the love you have given me by volunteering myself to helping our school in a particular and sacrificial way at the same time,” Penido said.

In the time since, pledges have totaled almost $10,000, but that’s not all. People were happy to help in other ways, too.

“The parishioners have really gotten behind him on this,” said the Rev. Joe Keough, the church’s pastor. “Some have offered to ride and train with him, a friend donated a bicycle for him to use, and a member of the school gave him a stationary bike to ride inside over the winter.”

Penido came from the Philippines to the United States in June 2014 to begin his academic year at St. John’s Seminary in Boston. He spent the following summer at St. Michael’s in Waterbury and then last September, arrived at St. Mary.

It was here he won the hearts of parishioners and the school community, where he currently serves as librarian. He also helps prepare lunch, is a member of the church choir, runs prayer groups and has made many visits to local nursing homes and hospitals.

A priest friend who happens to be an avid cyclist suggested the upcoming ride, which was designed to promote and financially support Catholic school

Seminarian Jerwin Cagampang Penido, surrounded by students at St. Mary School, which he is raising money for by riding in Our Father’s Ride this Friday.

education.

Although each priest’s trip will benefit the school of his choice, all participants will be identified by the same outfit: black bike shorts and an orange reflective shirt with a V-neck showing his priestly black shirt and collar.

“This is his way of paying back the parish for everything he’s experienced with us,” Keough said of Penido, whom he called “a sincere, joy-filled young man.”

“When I first heard he was doing this I thought he was crazy and I didn’t think he knew what he was getting himself into,” Keough added. “He knows it won’t be an easy task, but he is willing to embrace any challenge and do whatever he can to make a difference. I know he’s going to succeed.”

Penido asked people to pray that he survives the trip and makes a safe return.

After the ride is over, priests

will be bused back to Litchfield, or wherever they began. Penido will then head to St. Thomas of Avila Parish in Woodbury, where he will begin his summer assignment. In September, he will resume his seminary studies with another congregation.

“I feel that just before I end my Pastoral Year in this great parish, I will be able to do something good and to make a difference to our St. Mary School,” Penido said, addressing the parish. “My brothers and sisters, I am doing this for the greater benefit of our beloved school to continually spread Catholic values to our younger generation as future leaders of this great nation.”

To learn more about Our Father’s Ride or to sponsor Brother Jerwin, visit OurFathersRide.com.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.

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Protecting seniors during Byron praises CARE Act National Home Safety Month SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

HARTFORD — Family caregivers and Connecticut’s aging population chalked up a victory early Wednesday morning, Newington Rep. Gary Byron said, after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the information-providing Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act. Byron, a cosponsor of CARE Act (S.B. 290), praised colleagues on the unanimous decision in supporting legislation which provides adequate information to individuals caring for their loved ones following a hospital visit. Under the bill, which now heads to the governor’s desk, hospitals will ask patients if they want to designate a home caregiver, and if they do, provide the caregivers with instructions on medical management, wound care and assorted medical tasks.

“This is a victory for so many family caregivers in our state who serve their loved ones unconditionally. My hope is this bill will allow them to continue their hard work in a manner benefiting everyone involved, from the hospitals to the families to the elderly patients who can now stay comfortably in their homes,” Byron said.

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Utility customers can save energy while helping Operation Fuel HARTFORD — Competitive Resources Inc. (CRI) of Wallingford will make a donation to Operation Fuel each time a customer of Eversource Energy (formerly CL&P) or The United Illuminating Company (UI) has a home energy assessment done

by CRI on behalf of the statewide energy assistance program.

The Home Energy Solutions (HES) program, which is supported by Energize Connecticut and administered by Eversource Energy and UI, is an innovative solution to help reduce home energy bills. Utility customers must mention Operation Fuel when calling CRI to schedule their energy assessment.

Operation Fuel is a private, nonprofit program that provides emergency energy assistance through its statewide network of fuel banks to lower-income working families and individuals, the elderly and disabled individuals who are in financial crisis and not eligible for energy assistance from government-funded programs. This is Connecticut’s only statewide, year-round emergency energy assistance program.

“There currently are more than 305,000 Connecticut households that can’t afford to pay their energy bills,” said Operation Fuel’s Executive Director Patricia Wrice. “A home without heat or electricity isn’t safe. A majority of the households that we help have either children under the age of 18, an elderly person or someone with

an illness or disability. Operation Fuel is often the last resort for many of these vulnerable families and individuals.”

The HES program provides homeowners and renters with services and installed products that will help make homes more energy efficient and lower their energy bills. During the home energy assessment, CRI’s certified technicians will make energy-saving improvements that include identifying and sealing air leaks, installing energy-efficient light bulbs and water-saving devices, and analyzing appliances and insulation.

The HES energy assessment has a small fee. Homeowners and renters who have a combined gross annual household income that is below 60 percent of the state median income may qualify for the no-cost Home Energy Solutions IncomeEligible (HES-IE) program.

CRI, a utility-authorized contractor, will donate $25 for every HES and HES-IE energy Mike Orazzi | Staff assessment that it completes on Eversource workers replace a pole. behalf of Operation Fuel.

Utility customers need to have their account number available Energize Connecticut helps residents save money and use clean energy. It is an initiative of and must mention Operation the Energy Efficiency Fund, the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority, the state and Fuel when calling to schedule an local electric and gas utilities, with funding from a charge on customer energy bills. Information energy assessment. Eversource on energy efficiency programs can be found at EnergizeCT.com or by calling 1.877.WISE.USE. Energy and UI customers can schedule an appointment by calling (888) 403-3500 or by going to criprograms.com/operationfuel/ Eversource Energy and UI must approve all applications, and the offer is subject to the availability of funding.

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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Joseph Ritchie, 53, of 69 Talmade Road, Bristol, was charged May 5 with possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Rhonda Lami, 42, of 66 Pinebrook Road, Colchester, was charged May 15 with driving under the influence, operating under suspension, suspended registration, no insurance, failure to drive in proper lane and following too close.

Louis Rivera, 25, of 189 Adrian Ave., was charged May 17 with disorderly conduct.

Angela Hartman, 26, of 301 Community Drive, North Tonawanda, N.Y., was charged May 17 with sixth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny and interfering with a police officer.

Marissa Matter, 19, of 302 Purdy St., Buffalo, N.Y., was charged May 17 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny.

Elias King, 19, of 2660 Berlin Turnpike, was charged May 17 with failure to pay or plead.

Cory Lynn, 26, of 242 Savage Hill Road, Berlin, was charged May 17 with conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny and sixth-degree larceny.

Terrence Jennings, 39, of 235 Collings St., Hartford, was charged May 18 with conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny.

Ramon Serna, 27, of 115 Silver St., New Britain, was charged May 18 with sixth-degree larceny.

Katherine Mauras, 35, of 263 Maple Hill Ave., was charged May 19 with driving under the influence, operating without a license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and failure to drive in proper lane.

Khaled Alishly, 21, of 1 Campbell Ave., West Haven, was charged May 19 with failure to maintain lane and driving under the influence.

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Dean Bodak, 44, of 2672 Berlin Turnpike, was charged May 20 with threatening and breach of peace.

Calvin Mugglin, 52, of 428 Cypress Road, was charged May 23 with two counts first-degree failure to appear.

Brent Goggins, 36, of 40-48 69th St., Queens, N.Y., was charged May 23 with threatening, third-degree assault and breach of peace.

Vincent Calixto, 20, of 100 William Shorty Campbell St., Hartford, was charged May 24 with interfering with a police officer.

Candace Davis, 26, of 3000 Berlin Turnpike, was charged May 25 with breach of peace.

Justin Martin, 36, of 3000 Berlin Turnpike, was charged May 25 with breach of peace.

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She’s always had a difficult time with reading and math, but doctors were never able to diagnose her with a specific condition.

“She’s coming a long way and is very independent now,” Jerry said.

You’d never know she faced such adversity upon talking to Victoria, an eloquent young woman who will be graduating from the Newington Transition Academy in a few weeks.

She takes pride in her job at the Dunkin’ Donuts near her home in Newington, and spends free time helping fellow unified sports athletes.

“I love helping people in every way,” Victoria said, adding of her recent win, “I feel confident and passionate.”

In addition to competing in soccer, basketball, track and swimming, she has also been dancing for a short time. Her newest dance routine will follow

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Newington resident Victoria Maldonado, 20, was just crowned Connecticut’s 2015 Miss Amazing Junior Miss and will compete for the national title.

her on the upcoming trip to California, where she will perform on stage for thousands as a Miss Amazing contender.

“I’ve always wanted to travel to Los Angeles,” Victoria said. “I heard it’s a beautiful town.”

The trip is going to cost her family upward of $5,000, but they’re looking into sponsorship opportunities to raise the money in time.

After graduation, Victoria plans to work a few more years and eventually go to college.

Her family is very proud of how far she’s come.

“This is just another milestone for her,” her father said.

To help Victoria make it to the Miss Amazing Pageant this summer, make a donation on her GoFundMe account, at gofundme.com/tfdf687fb.

Registration open for summer program at St. Mary School SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

St. Mary School in Newington is accepting registrations for its popular summer program, which will begin June 22. The program runs from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day and is staffed by certified teachers and college students only.

Children from ages 5 through 13 spend the afternoon at Mill Pond Park. Morning activities include art, music and sports programs. Several field trips are

planned and are an option for the children.

A separate program is held for preschool children, ages 3 and 4. The younger children also have a morning filled with art, music and sports, and the afternoon includes stories and playtime, outdoor sprinklers and a nap.

For more information or registration packets, visit stmarynewington.com or call (860) 666-3844.

Paper shredding event to be held SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

The town of Newington will hold a paper shredding event, sponsored by Covanta, for residents of Newington to dispose of canceled checks, bills, personal records and old papers. The event will be held Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Town Highway Garage, 281 Milk Lane off

Fenn Road.

Residents are asked to limit the material for shredding to two small cardboard boxes or three paper bags. Only paper documents are allowed.

Household trash and other items are not acceptable.

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Society is a private organization with branch shelters in Waterford, Westport and a cat adoption center in the PetSMART store in New London. The Connecticut Humane Society is not affiliated with any other animal welfare organizations on the national, regional or local level.

HARTFORD — Veterans transitioning into civilian life will have new entrepreneurial opportunities under a bill cosponsored by Newington Rep. Gary Byron, which unanimously passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

The proposal, H.B. 6375, establishes a veterans-to-agriculture program and provides tax incentives to former military personnel who launch a new agricultural production business, or who become involved in agribusiness. It also requires the

state’s agriculture department to combine efforts with the departments of Veterans’ Affairs and Labor to provide guidance, education and training for farming or agricultural operations.

Byron said the legislation encourages a new business avenue for the men and women who dedicated their time, effort, privilege and safety to their country.

“We want to make the transition into civilian life to be as seamless as possible,” Byron said.

“This legislation will encourage veterans to find necessary work,

to stay at home in Connecticut, and to be able to provide for their families.

“My hope is that we can spread the word: Connecticut supports its veterans and wants them to succeed here at home,” Byron added.

The veterans-to-agriculture program is open to veterans who have never engaged in agricultural production or to those who have been involved in agricultural production for less than two years.

The measure awaits action in the state Senate.

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Newington Rotary readies for Colossal Tag Sale

Newington Rotary prepares for its Colossal Tag Sale fundraiser by setting up lawn signs and distributing publicity signs and posters throughout the community. Assisting with the sign posting project are Ann Fisher, vice president of A&D Home Health Solutions of Newington, and Rick Donegan, a Rotarian and manager of the Newington Stop & Shop food store located at 206 Kitts Lane.

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NEWINGTON — Newington Rotary is stepping up its efforts to publicize and to enlist vendors to participate in its upcoming Colossal Tag Sale to be held Saturday, June 6, in the front parking lot at Newington High School. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Residents from the area who have items they want to sell can sign up as vendors. The parking lot can accommodate up to 100 spaces, each measuring 10 feet by 10 feet. The cost is $20 per parking space, $35 for a double space and $15 for each additional space. Additional discounts are available if payment is made prior to June 3.

Newington Rotary also expects to operate spaces of its own, selling

items donated by fellow Rotarians and by residents from the community. In addition, Rotarians will operate a food concession offering hot dogs, snacks and drinks.

A booth featuring baked goods and a lemonade stand benefiting the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation will also be on site.

“I want to thank all those who have already offered to participate in this fundraising endeavor,” said Melanie Tregoning, Rotary member and a co-chair of the event along with her Rotarian husband, Ronald Tregoning. “We offer special thanks to area businesses who’ve signed up as sponsors to help defray some of the costs associated with the event,” she added, citing the Stop&Shop food store on Kitts Lane and Boar’s Head Brand for donating the hot dogs and buns for the food concession.

Additional sponsors include Signs Now, a chain supplier of custom-made indoor and outdoor signs and banners, and exhibit and vehicle graphics; the Hartford Veterinary Hospital; and the Connecticut Insurance Exchange, Ltd., an independent insurance agency that provides individuals with a range of policy options from its main office located in Newington Center and an affiliate office in Southington.

The Newington Rotary is preparing for its Colossal Tag Sale fundraiser by setting up lawn signs and distributing publicity signs and posters throughout the community.

“If you’ve been cleaning out your basements and attics of items you no longer want or need, and you don’t want to bother with the hassle of setting set up a tag

sale on your own property, think about joining us at NHS for this special fundraising event on June 6,” suggests Ron Tregoning. “Or just mark your calendars as a reminder to come out and look over the treasures at our tag sale, the proceeds of which benefit the multitude of charity programs we support.”

For more information on being a vendor or donating items that the Rotary Club can sell, call Jackie Martin at (860) 666-5443, Ext. 11, or email Jackie@cieltd.us Newington Rotary is comprised of dedicated business professionals and retirees whose goal is to make their community a better place for all residents.

The club supports the town of Newington’s food pantry, donates backpacks and school supplies for needy children, participates

in the dictionary project at local elementary schools and hosts an annual Breakfast with Santa. In the past, it has raised $5,000 for Our Children’s Place, a universally accessible playground, as well as funded scholarships for college-bound students and built the Rotary Rose Garden and Brick Walk at Mill Pond Falls. Annual golf tournaments raised a total of $50,000 for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

The club’s most recent mission is to equip neonatal intensive care unit beds in Connecticut with webcams. To date, Newington Rotary donated $10,000 for the purchase of four webcams to be used by the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center at its NICUs in Hartford and at the UConn Health’s John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington.

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NEWINGTON LIBRARY For Adults and Teens (Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all teen programs at the Adult Information Desk or by calling (860) 665-8700.)

QUILTS ON DISPLAY: Throughout the month of June, the art quilt group known as JAM (Journals and More) will display their quilt pieces in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. The group is comprised of 15 fiber artists who meet monthly at Lisa’s Clover Hill Quilts in Berlin. The group has been meeting for the past seven years and chooses a different challenge for each year, giving its members the opportunity to explore a wide variety of techniques. Among other items, the group plans to display a past challenge in which each of them composes a piece of a river; then all the pieces of the river will be displayed together in the exhibit. In addition, the exhibit will include a few monthly challenges from the current year, such as including a 16” by 16” square based on the color red, and a 10” by 24” piece based on architecture. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when the Community Room is not being used for a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Interested viewers are invited to call the library prior to coming to ensure that the room is available for viewing. (860) 665-8700. Admission is free and open to the public.

FRIENDS’ ANNUAL MEETING: The Friends’ Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birthday CCSU Professor Gil Gigliotti will speak about Frank Sinatra’s life, music and more. The evening will also include the drawing of the Friends Quilt raffle at 6:30 p.m., the election of officers, and the Friend of the Year announcement.

Refreshments will be provided, and everyone is invited to attend.

ADULT SUMMER READING KICKOFF & REGISTRATION — ESCAPE THE ORDINARY!: Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join us for the start of this year’s reading event. Drop in to register, receive a free gift and a chance to win the kickoff gift basket. Many reading suggestions will be available. Light refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ALL AGES SUMMER KICKOFF: Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to noon Adult — Escape the Ordinary! Teen — Unmask! @ Your Library; Children’s — Every Hero Has a Story Help us kick off a great summer of reading! Sign up for our summer reading programs, learn about the amazing summer we have planned, plant marigolds, make projects, dance with the D.J., and more. The event will be held in the Town Hall parking lot.

NEWINGTON’S HEROES — LOCAL AUTHOR NIGHT — ANETTE SCHUTZE URBAN: “A Gift of Love: A Journey of Courage and Personal Transformation” Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 p.m. Anette’s son Martin was born in 1990 at the Frederiksberg Hospital in Copenhagen,

Denmark. Due to medical malpractice, Martin was born with severe traumatic brain injury. Anette’s story is one of pain, healing, and growth, and she shares her journey compellingly. In her writing, we can see the gift of life and love that Martin was to Anette, and how this gift gave her the strength and determination to overcome the challenges she faced, and to live life to its fullest.

While Anette’s transformation is her own, it resonates with her audience.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Thursday, June 4, 7 p.m. This month’s reading is “Gift of Rain” by Tan Twan Eng. Everyone is invited to attend.

BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY: The Friends of the Library are planning another trip to New York City on Saturday, June 6. The bus will leave Newington at 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 8:45 p.m. The cost of the trip is $43.

Please register at the Adult Information Desk to guarantee yourself a seat.

BROWN BAG IT WITH BOOKS: Thursday, June 11, 2015, noon. Looking for a good book to read on a hot summer day? Library staff members will recommend some of their favorite books for summer reading and open the discussion for you to share yours. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided.

NEW ONLINE TECHNOLOGY & LANGUAGE CLASSES @ THE LIBRARY: Thursday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. Find out how to take a technology video tutorial, learn a new language or ESL on the computer, or pursue a new subject online — all for free! This demo class covers Transparent Language Online, Lynda.com and Universal Class. Registration required.

TASTE OF CONNECTICUT – WINE MAKING WITH KRISTEN PARSONS, WINEMAKER AT GOUVEIA VINEYARDS, WALLINGFORD: Monday, June 15, 7:00 p.m. Learn about the process of growing grapes in Connecticut, making wine and storing wine from Kristen Parsons, winemaker at Gouveia Vineyards of Wallingford. This presentation will include information on vineyard management and care, the crush pad and wine cellar processes as well as the founding and history of Gouveia Vineyards. Two lucky people in the audience will get the chance to win a gift certificate to Gouveia Vineyards.

Registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends.

HOW TO PERMANENTLY ERASE NEGATIVE SELF-TALK: SO YOU CAN BE EXTRAORDINARY: Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m.

Are there areas in your life that you just can’t seem to get traction, get over, get happy, or get unstuck? That no amount of therapy, positive thinking, bodywork, books, or pharmaceutical “cures” can fix? “How To Permanently Erase Negative Self-Talk: So You Can Be Extraordinary” author, Emily Filloramo, teaches you how to access the real cause of your struggles. Registration required.

MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “Big Eyes,” Tuesday, June 18, 1 p.m.

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Local News Waltz, “Big Eyes” tells the complex story of Margaret Keane, the American painter who came to prominence in the 1950s and was known for her pop art paintings that often featured children with large doe eyes. Running time is 123 minutes. Refreshments will be provided. Please pick up free tickets at the Adult Information Desk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TECH 4 U: Thursday, June 18, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, June 25, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Do you need help downloading your eBook, using your iPhone or with basic Internet searching? For help with your specific technology questions, make an appointment for a 45-minute session with a librarian. Stop by the Reference desk or call (860) 665-8700 and make your appointment today!

COUPONING 101: Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. Want to cut your grocery bills in half and never pay for health or beauty items again? Join Gina Juliano, the Connecticut Coupon Lady, for Couponing 101. Learn how to save money, time, and get free stuff. Really!

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THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN: Monday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. Join Caitlin Augusta of the Jane Austen Society for an engaging presentation and discussion on Austen’s six major works, her influence, life, and times. The program will also touch on the major films based on her novels. Refreshments will be provided. Registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library TEEN VOLUNTEER NETWORK PROGRAM: Thursday, June 4, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Community Room For teens in grades 7-12. Interested in volunteering?

Drop in to sign up for upcoming library volunteer opportunities for the summer.

Earn community service hours or just volunteer for the fun of it! For more information, email Bailey at bfrancis@ newingtonct.gov or call (860) 6658700.

FINAL EXAM STUDY SESSION: Tuesday, June 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Lienhard Room For grades 9-12. Need a place to study for exams? Come to the library!

Study space and snacks will be provided. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library TEEN SUMMER READING KICK-OFF: Unmask @ Your Library, Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to noon, Town Hall parking lot.

Join us for an exciting kickoff! We will have face painting, glitter and ink tattoos, and Summer Reading sign-ups.

Teens who sign up at the kick-off will be able to enter a drawing for a Westfarms Mall gift card! The teen summer reading program is not available online this year — teens must register in person at the library throughout the summer.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PERSONAL SAFETY WORKSHOP*: Monday, June 22, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For grades 8-12. Community Officer Jaime DeSimone from the Newington Police Department will demonstrate and teach teens how to take steps to protect themselves. Registration required.

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p.m. For grades 6-12. A representative for Whole Foods, Raymond Road, West Hartford, will run an interactive cooking demonstration to teach about healthy eating and demonstrate some food-related life hacks. Snacks will be served.

Registration required.

READER’S THEATER: CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: Thursday, June 25, 6 to 8 p.m. For grades 6 to 12. Who hasn’t wanted to go on an adventure to Willie Wonka’s candy wonderland?

Now is your chance! And yes there will be lickable wallpaper. Registration required.

JUST A STORY AND A SONG!: Wednesdays, June 10 to 24, 10:15 a.m. Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime.

We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registration is necessary.

JUNIOR COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. Join us as we get ready for a super summer! We will read “Captain Pajamas” by Bruce Whatley and then we will make some super hero snacks. Junior chefs in grades K-2 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN HORROR MOVIE NIGHT: Friday, June 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For ages 13 to 18. After-hours scary movie night for teens! Come hang with your friends, eat tons of free food and watch a horror movie. Movie to be determined. Feel free to bring bean bag chairs, pillows or blankets. All movies are rated PG-13.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COZYTIME STORIES: Thursday, June 11, 4 p.m.

TEEN GAMING AFTERNOON: Tuesday, June 30, 1 to 3:30 p.m. For grades 6 to 12. Come play on the library’s Xbox Kinect and Wii! Feel free to bring your own games (video or tabletop), Nintendo DS and DS games, or even a gaming console. Contact Bailey at bfrancis@ newingtonct.gov if you do want to bring a gaming console. Board games will also be available. Register so we can provide enough snacks.

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF DAY – DOUBLE YOUR FUN! Summer Reading 2015 – Every Hero Has a Story! Together with Parks & Rec’s Touch-a-Truck!

Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to noon.

Help us kick off a great summer of reading! Sign up for our online summer reading program, plant marigolds, make projects, dance with the D.J., and more! The event will be held in the Town Hall parking lot. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.Touch-a-Truck is sponsored by the Newington Parks & Recreation Dept.

Children’s Activities (Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all Children’s programs in the Children’s Department or by calling (860) 6658720.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary.

PLAY WITH US!: Tuesdays, June 2 to 30, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to three-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Partnered with Creative Interventions, LLC. SPANISH STORYTIME: Wednesday, June 3, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Hola! Join us for a fun filled bilingual storytime for all preschoolers. Andrea LaSalle from ABC Amigos will lead us in songs and rhymes that will have us humming on our way home. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary.

LET’S MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER: Tuesday, June 9, noon. Children ages 2-4 and a caregiver are invited to experience music together. We will sing, explore instruments and rhythm patterns, dance and more. Come join the fun! No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Children in grades K through 2 should bring their favorite comfortable blanket or pillow and curl up around the fire for snacks and great stories. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

STORIES & ART: Tuesday, June 16, noon. Join us for a story and art program for 2 to 4-year-olds and their caregivers. In order to have enough materials, register by calling the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. Chefs in grades 3 to 6 will measure and mix and then knead bread dough. The bread will be baked at home. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ANIMAL SHOW ON THE GO: Tuesday, June 23, 10:15 a.m. Meet Cindy King, hero to the rescued animals at Animal Show on the Go. Learn how you can be a hero to the environment as you meet her special animal friends. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register.

CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, June 24, 2 p.m. Like to play chess? We will set up our program room for all who like to play chess to come and play. Bring a friend or find one here! Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. No registration is needed.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CREATIVE DRAMATICS WORKSHOP: THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT. Thursday, June 25, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Let’s put on a play! The workshop will begin with a series of theatre games and progress to choosing a character, creating a costume and acting out the play. We will end with a craft. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register children ages 5 to 9. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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NEWINGTON EVENTS VENDORS, SPONSORS WANTED FOR 34TH ANNUAL NEWINGTON EXTRAVAGANZA: Newington Parks and Recreation Department is seeking vendors who would like to participate in the 34th Annual Extravaganza, which will be held Saturday, July 18 at Mill Pond Park in Newington. Sponsors are also needed to help support the extravaganza. The Newington Extravaganza is the largest annual town event which features food vendors, arts and crafts, musicians, entertainment, games, carnival rides, fireworks and many other family-oriented activities. Vendor categories include artists and crafters, non-profit organizations and civic groups, local businesses and food vendors. Most sponsorship packages also include a free space on Corporate Row. For more information and the application forms, visit www.newingtonct.gov/ parksandrec and click ‘Extravaganza’ or call Newington Parks and Recreation at (860) 665-8666.

BIG K GIANT FLEA MARKET/CRAFT FAIR: The Kiwanis Club’s Big K Flea market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through June 28 at 39 E. Cedar St. Admission is $1. Free parking. Kids, free. Up to 70 vendors.

Charge for vendor space is $15. For more information, call (860) 839-

1597 or (860) 594-4495.

SENIOR AND DISABLED CENTER NEEDS COMMUNITY’S EXPERTISE: The Newington Senior and Disabled Center is seeking National Accreditation for the third time. The center, located at 120 Cedar St., was the first in Connecticut to achieve this distinction from the National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NCOA-NISC).

The first step toward accreditation is to engage in a self-assessment process with a broad evaluation of operations and strategic planning. The center is seeking community members with expertise, experience or passion in the listed areas to assist in the evaluation.

The time commitment is approximately eight to 10 hours over the course of three months. The areas are governance, volunteer management, program development (enrichment, adult education, wellness, intergenerational, active living etc.), fiscal management, architecture and/or interior design and transportation. Call Dianne Stone at (860) 665-8768 for more information.

CALLING ALL MINIATURE COLLECTORS: The GFWC-Newington/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club will have its beautiful doll house on display at the Miniatures Festival in Sturbridge,

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Local News Mass., at the Host Hotel on Cedar Lake, 366 Main St. (Route 20). The festival runs Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31. Members of the club will be selling raffle tickets Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The winning ticket will be drawn at 1 p.m. Winner must be present and responsible for transporting the doll house. The doll house was a gift to club members who work in the wood shop at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center. All rooms are totally furnished. Finishing the doll house was a labor of love for our members. Tickets are $5 for one or five for $20. Contact Jo at (860) 666-4371 or Joyce at (860) 6672831 for additional information. All proceeds from this raffle will be used to support our local scholarships and community service projects.

SPRING POPS CONCERT: A Spring Pops Concert will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at the Church of Christ, Congregational, 1075 Main St. Featured will be the senior, junior and handbell choirs, soloists and band. Music from “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion King,” Gershwin’s greatest hits, “Ubi Caritas” by Paul Halley and more.

Music director is Peter Niedmann.

BOY SCOUT FUNDRAISER: Boy Scout Troop 316 will hold its 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser Sunday, May 31, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Ave. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children and may be purchased at the door. Kids age 3 and under eat for free. You do the eating … Troop 316 does the cooking!

NCTC “LEGALLY BLONDE” AUDITIONS, JUNE 1 AND 2: The NCTC Performing Arts Theatre will hold auditions for its college/teen summer musical, “Legally Blonde.” Auditions are June 1 and 2, by appointment. Callbacks on June 3. Rehearsals are June 4-July 9 (Mondays through Thursdays and some weekends). Performances are July 10-12, with a possible hold-over weekend July 17-19. Interested in auditioning? Call (860) 666-NCTC to schedule your audition. Prepare an up-tempo musical theatre song, as well as, a comedic monologue. Audition forms available for download at www.NCTCArts.org. All rehearsals and performances will take place at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Road. Note that there is no cost to audition, but if cast, there is a $150 participation fee (or get $200 in program ads). To

schedule your audition or more information, call (860) 666-NCTC (6282).

HISTORICAL SOCIETY TAG SALE: The Newington Historical Society will hold its Annual Tag Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at the Kellogg Eddy House, 679 Willard Ave. Jewelry, kitchen appliances, glassware, dishes, and other treasures will be for sale. Donations may be dropped off Saturday, May 23 and 30, between 9 a.m. and noon or call the office (860) 666-7118.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS OPEN HOUSE: An open house at beautiful Cedar Mountain Commons, a not for profit independent and assisted living community, will be held Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Marie Pugliese, retirement counselor, will facilitate the event. Refreshments will be served. Cedar Mountain Commons is located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive. For more information or to RSVP, call Marie Pugliese AT (860) 665-7901. To learn more about Cedar Mountain Commons, visit cedarmountaincommons.org. Cedar Mountain Commons, a department of Hartford Hospital, is a not for profit independent and assisted living community.

ROCKY HILL EVENTS YOGA IS OFFERED AT WICKED Z DANCE & FITNESS: Wicked Z Dance & Fitness Studio, 412 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, offers yoga classes. Michelle Lombardo, owner and licensed Zumba® Fitness instructor and AFAA certified group fitness instructor, is celebrating four years at the Rocky Hill location. 500 students pass through the doors on a weekly basis to enjoy the nearly 20 hourly classes that are offered for only a $7 drop in

fee. To round out her students’ fitness program, yoga is offered two times per week by certified yoga instructors, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. The yoga classes are for all body types and all skill levels and focus on increasing strength, balance, flexibility, circulation and mental focus. For monthly-pass information and class schedule, visit www. wickedzfitness.com.

MEMORY IMPAIRMENT PACKETS AVAILABLE: The Atrium at Rocky Hill is offering information packets for those needing more information and resources on memory impairment, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. For more information contact Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@benchmarkquality. com.

Rocky Hill offers a Support Group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The Support Group is open to the public. The Atrium does offer Adult Daycare during the duration of the support group at no cost.

The Group meets every second Saturday at 2 p.m. For more information contact Erin Hall at (860) 563-5588, or ehall@benchmarkquality.com

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at 2:30 p.m. Never used a computer before? Learn the basics including mouse skills, highlighting, and storing files. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. No experience necessary. Registration is required. Register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Drop-in Playtime/ Storytime. The drop-in playtime is held Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. A librarian will be on hand at each session to share a short story and a song at 10:45 a.m.

No registration is required. Children’s programs are cancelled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, go to www. wethersfieldlibrary.org, or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

nonprofit weight loss support group] meets weekly Wednesday evenings at Mapleview Health and Rehabilitation Center, 856 Maple St. (Route 3), Rocky Hill. Meetings begin with weighins starting at 6:30 p.m. The chapter is open to all, however, program content will emphasize taking off and keeping off weight following bariatric surgery.

More information and contacts can be found at www.meetup.com/TOPS-AFTER-BARIATRIC-SURGERY.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY For Adults and Teens ARTIST’S BOOKS ON DISPLAY: Wethersfield resident Charlotte Hedlund’s collection of artist’s books is on display during the month of May at the Wethersfield Library. An artist’s book is a medium of artistic expression that uses the form or function of “book” as inspiration. It is the artistic initiative seen in the illustration, choice of materials, creation process, layout and design that makes it an art object. Hedlund is a painter/mixed media artist intrigued with connections; how new work connects to old work, how art connects us all. She enjoys working with small mixed media works where the creator and viewer can get up close and personal with art and message. She has taught Mixed Media/Collage, Color Theory, and Visual Journaling at Brookfield Craft Center and SUNY Empire State College, and is a certified Expressive Arts Facilitator. The Wethersfield Library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. For information and directions to

the library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary. org or call (860) 257-2811.

ROBERT DERAY EXHIBIT: The artwork of Hartford resident Robert DeRay is on display at the Wethersfield Library during May. DeRay works in acrylic and his paintings feature dogs and horses as well as other animals and people. The Library is located at 515 Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield. For information and directions to the library, visit www. wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2821.

For Children COMPUTER CLASSES: The library is offering two computer classes Wednesday, June 3. “Introduction to the Internet” meets at 10:30 a.m. Learn the basics of surfing the internet. Discover what a browser is and how it works. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. No computer skills are required for this class. Registration is required. “Computer Basics” meets

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets June 13 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Don Hartman’s 1956 film, “The Catered Affair” starring Bette Davis and Ernest Borgnine. A working class mother fights to give her daughter a big wedding whether the girl wants it or not. Second Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For information, call the library at (860) 2572811, or visit the library.

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COMPUTER CLASSES: The library is offering two computer classes on Monday, June 15. “Introduction to Microsoft Word” will meet at 2:30 p.m. Learn everything you need to create a letter. You will be shown how to format, layout and print your document. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library.

No experience necessary! Registration is required. “Beyond PowerPoint: Alternative Presentation Tools” meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. PowerPoint has long been

the dominant presentation software, but there are alternatives. This lecture-style class will introduce the best new tools for creating and enhancing your presentations. Registration is recommended.

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, June 16, at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth.

Directed by Francis Lawrence. Katniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some disturbing images and thematic material. Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public.

Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For information, call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway.

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WETHERSFIELD EVENTS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY: Do you like to volunteer or know of someone who needs to fulfill community service hours? The Central Connecticut Health District is looking for volunteers from the towns of Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield to help at the Household Hazardous Waste Collections, run by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC).

Two collections are scheduled in the District as follows: Saturday,

June 27, Webb School, 51 Willow St., Wethersfield, CT 06109 and Saturday, Sept. 19, Stevens School, 322 Orchard St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. The collections will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.; all volunteers are asked to arrive by 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed to distribute information and to register vehicles as they arrive to dispose of items that should not be collected with the regular trash.

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Spring has finally sprung. Get out of the house and join us for a friendly game of setback. The Wethersfield Setback Club meets every Friday at Pitkin Community Center on Greenfield Street.

New players age 55 and over are always welcome. Partners are not required, but a spirit for fun is mandatory. Setback games begin at noon, but come earlier to enjoy free refreshments. For additional information, contact Joe Mehan at

(860) 258-0662.

ELDERLY & TOTALLY DISABLED RENTERS’ REBATE PROGRAM: The application period for the Elderly & Totally Disabled Renters’ Rebate Program will continues through Oct. 1. To arrange for an appointment in our offices, call Wethersfield Social & Youth Services Department at (860) 721-2977 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For your convenience, members of

the Social Services Staff will be at the following complexes to take applications: Wethersfield Housing Authority, June 2, 8 a.m. to noon; Harvey Fuller Apartments, June 23, 9 a.m. to noon; Executive Square, June 30, July 21, July 28 — each date, 9 a.m. to noon; Lasher Court Apartments, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to noon; Nathan Hale Apartments, Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)

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