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Annual town-wide event begins Saturday at Constitution Square In honor of Earth Day this Saturday come help make your slice of the world a little bit cleaner.

Newington’s Annual Townwide Cleanup kicks off at 9 a.m. at the Constitution Square green, in the center of the municipal parking lot behind Main Street and Market Square.

Efforts are led by Michael Fox, chairman of the town’s Volume 53, No. 67

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Environmental Q uality Commission. He’ll be joined by fellow commissioner Ed Horan, along with Kathy Clark and Deb Krawiec, members of the Conservation Commission.

Mayor Steve Woods will say a few words before the group heads up Cedar Mountain with nearly 50 others from across town.

Boy and Girl Scout troops are expected, along with members of area churches and any other residents who want to participate.

“I’ve always considered Earth Day a stepping-off point,” Fox said Wednesday. “It gives us a venue to continue to make people aware of their surroundings and

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Andrea Bascetta hands out candy to pint-sized passers-by of her family’s dentistry office in Constitution Square

Easter egg hunt a boon for downtown

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Kids in Newington met the Easter bunny a few days early this year.

He posed for photos with many of them the Thursday

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before Easter in Constitution Square, where the Newington Downtown Business Association held its Sixth Annual Easter Egg Hunt Around the Center.

Families made their way around Market Square, Main

Street and Constitution Square with the help of handy “Bunny Trail” maps the association created, stopping in participating businesses to pick up candy and other treats.

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Human Services seeks to erase mental health stigma

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

When you’re diagnosed with cancer people rally around you; when mental illness is the case — they steer clear.

But the brain is a body part too, and it can get sick just like all the rest.

This was the thought that staff with the Newington Human Services Department had when they decided to put together some new mental health programming this spring and summer, into next fall.

A town agency that assists residents with a variety of social, economic and emotional needs, Human Services provides youth and family counseling, social

casework, program referrals, crisis response and financial assistance.

But staff wants people to know they don’t have to wait to ask for help until after their situation has already become serious. They are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St., or at (860) 665-8590.

“A lot of folks make presumptions about who comes here — there’s a stigma attached,” Karen Futoma, department director, said on a recent day. “We thought if we could de-mystify the whole mental health subject so people will talk about it, they might better understand it.”

Futoma encouraged all residents to come to “A Community

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Forum on Understanding Mental Health: Raising awareness and breaking down barriers” on Thursday, May 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Newington Town Hall auditorium. A panel of experts will share facts on mental illness along with the support and resources available.

Representatives are expected from the North Central Mental Health Board, the Capital Area Substance Abuse Council, Wheeler Clinic, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Newington Public Schools and Central Connecticut State University.

Department staff hope to generate a ripple effect by inviting anyone from the general public to this upcoming event, so people can share what they learned with others. Pat Meskill, clinical services coordinator with Newington Human Services, is also among

speakers.

“Maybe people can get past the stigma through a more general presentation,” she said recently.

“We’re hoping it’s a safer atmosphere for them.”

To eliminate any hesitation individuals might have in gathering information about specific disorders, all-encompassing fact packets will be handed out to those in attendance.

“A lot of folks just don’t know where to start and how to identify an issue,” Futoma explained. “We hope to give people the resources and tools they need to help them figure it out.”

Often it can be difficult for parents to get their children evaluated, so Meskill recommends asking a primary care physician for a psychiatry referral to speed up the process. The state Department of Children and Families is another resource.

“A lot of people think DCF is just there to take a child away from a bad home, but they also offer a lot of voluntary services now to keep families united,” she said.

Town staff, police, fire personnel and school officials are being provided an eight-hour Mental Health First Aid Course in April and May, and leaders from other area organizations will have the same opportunity in June. The training is designed to help them identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. All participants will receive a certificate of completion. Human Services hopes to offer the public the same course in the fall.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

Agencies helped 300 enroll for health insurance

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Newington Human Services and the Senior and Disabled Center helped facilitate more than 300 enrollments in the state health insurance exchange, Access Health CT, before the March 31 deadline.

Anyone who missed this deadline will have to wait until the next enrollment period to open up in October 2014. However, accord-

ing to Carol LeBrecque, human services coordinator, that excludes those who experience a “change of life” situation, who may be eligible to enroll in the Husky plan through Access Health CT before next October.

This may include those who fall below 138 percent of the state poverty level (a single person with less than $15,282 annual income) and those who lost their health

insurance due to extenuating circumstances (sudden unemployment or relocation.)

For more information visit the Access Health CT store at 200 Main St., New Britain, or call Newington Human Services at (860) 665-8590.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

Letter: Town crews did a great job this winter To the Editor:

hard at keeping Newington Greatly appreciative town resistreets safe for all drivers this past dents, Karlyn and Mike Lempa We just wanted to give a Shout- winter season. Compliments to Out to our town crews (i.e. plow the crews!

P.S. Also a great job done by the crews) for the great job they did leaf crews in the fall! this past winter! They worked

Letter: Reader thanks Rabbi Schectman for Passover seder To the Editor: I would like to thank Rabbi Schectman of Tepherath Israel Synagogue for overseeing a Passover seder on Tuesday, April 15.

As the rabbi hoped, there were

many people from all denominations to take part in the Jewish tradition. I believe there were over 50 people in attendance.

There were many familiar faces from New Britain as well as new people from surrounding towns.

It was a very pleasant, infor-

mative evening. Along with the Passover rituals we were served a very delicious vegetarian dinner.

Hopefully, this tradition can become a yearly tradition.

Jill Price Newington

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NEWINGTON EVENTS CALENDAR EARTH DAY OBSERVANCE: The Newington Environmental Quality Commission, in conjunction with The Newington Conservation Commission, will conduct Newington’s annual Earth Day Observance by asking volunteers to help remove litter and trash from town recreation areas.

The rally will kick off at Constitution Square (the municipal parking lot) at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 26, where they will be greeted by Newington Mayor Stephen Woods, and members of the committee. Volunteers will then split up into groups and will go to selected town recreation areas to pick up any litter or trash that has been left there. Participants are urged to wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Work gloves and trash bags will be supplied by the Newington Highway Department. Local businesses have been pledging their support to help keep Newington litter free all year round, and we ask that you do the same. For more information, or to ask how your organization can help, call Michael Fox at (860) 944-6192 or Ed Horan at (860-666-2329.

SIMPLY SWING AT NEWINGTON TOWN HALL: The 2014 Farmington Bank Farmington Bank Community Concert Series presents Simply Swing in concert Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at the Newington Town Hall. The series continues May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, South Windsor; June 13 at 6 p.m. at St. Anthony Church, Bristol; June 18 at 7 p.m. at Veterans Park, Berlin; June 22 at 7 p.m. at Hubbard Green, Glastonbury; July 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Norton Park, Plainville; July 9 at 7 p.m. at Walnut Hill Park, New Britain; July 11 at 7 p.m. at the Malerbo Recreation Complex, Burlington; July 16 at 7 p.m. at the Manchester Community College Band Shell, Manchester; Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Unionville Gazebo, Farmington; Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Westmoor Park, West Hartford; Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Riverfront Amphitheater, East Hartford; Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, Bloomfield; Sept/ 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pitkin Community Center, Wethersfield; Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. at Elm Ridge Park, Rocky Hill; and Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Calendar House, Southington.

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). Three collections are scheduled in the district as follows: Saturday, May 3 at the Newington Town Garage, 281 Milk Lane, Newington; Saturday, June 28 at the Webb School, 51 Willow St., Wethersfield; Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Rocky Hill Water Pollution Control Facility, 80 Goff Brook Lane, Rocky Hill. 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. Volunteers will not handle hazardous materials. All volunteers will receive a free MDC T-shirt and a free lunch for their service. To register as a volunteer, contact the Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, at (860) 721-2824.

ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE — NEW!: Interested in playing in an Adult Co-ed Softball league? The Newington Parks and Recreation is starting an Adult Co-ed Softball League this year.

The league will run from early June until late August on either Tuesday evenings or Sundays. If you are interested in getting a team in the league or would like more information, contact Karen Gallicchio in the Parks and Recreation office at kgallicchio@ newingtonct.gov by May 16.

INDIAN HILL COUNTRY CLUB GOLF SEASON 2014: Newington Resident Season Passes — Resident Season Pass Cards are now available for $50.

Passes allow for golf play (fees below) Sundays, 1:30 p.m. to dusk; Mondays, 8 a.m. to dusk; Tuesdays, 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Seniors play for free on Mondays! Be sure to bring proof of residency, and payment is accepted by check or cash only.

Season Pass Cards are non-refundable. If you are interested in Full Membership to Indian Hill Country Club, Newington residents are eligible for a 25 percent discount for your first year of membership (past members are not eligible). For membership information, visit the website at www. ihccgolf.com. Senior Resident Season Pass Cards may be purchased at the Indian Hill Country Club’s Business & Membership Office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is located on the second floor of the main clubhouse building. Non-Senior Resident Season Pass Cards can be purchased at the Pro Shop any time during normal shop hours.

Other Rates — 18-Hole Season Pass Holder Greens Fee: $36.50; 9-Hole Season Pass Holder Greens Fee: $20; 18-Hole Guest of Pass Holder Greens Fee: $45; 9-Hole Guest of Pass Holder Greens Fee: $22.50; 18-Hole Cart Fee: $18; 9-Hole Cart Fee: $9. For more information, contact Indian Hill directly at (860) 665-7817 or visit the website at www.ihccgolf.com.

ST. MARY SCHOOL’S ANNUAL WINE TASTING, AUCTION: St. Mary School’s Annual Wine Tasting and Auction will be held from 6:30 to 9:39 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the school, 652 Willard Ave. The event will be hosted by NBC-TV personality Brad Field. Some of the exciting items to be auctioned off are a trip to Florida, a trip to Reno, Nev., and a set of Invisilign Braces donated by Dr. Rosenberg in Newington.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, call (860) 666-3844.

OPENING OF BIG K FLEA MARKET: All are invited to witness the ceremonial opening at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 27 of the Big K Flea Market/Craft Fair in Newington when State Senator Paul Doyle, state Representative Sandy Nafis will assist Newington Mayor Steve Woods to sever the barrier ribbon and speak along with Newington Town Councilors who have also been invited to speak. The Big K opens its 22nd successful year at 8 a.m. and attracts up to 70 vendors and up to 1,000 shoppers from all over Connecticut and nearby Massachussetts.

It starts April 27 and will be open until 2 p.m. every Sunday through June 29.

Most of the $1 admission fee and the $15 for vendor spaces is given away for unfunded civic, educational and humanitarian needs. Food vendors and comfort facilities are on site. Entrance is at 39 E. Cedar St. in the Market Square free parking lot. For more information, call (860) 667-2864 or (860)839-1597 or on www.facebook. com/NewingtonFleaMarket PLAY GOLF FOR PROJECT GRADUATION: Any and all Newington residents and their guests are invited to play golf at Indian Hill Country Club to help support the Newington High School’s Project Graduation Celebration. Saturday, April 26, 1 p.m. to dusk; Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m. to dusk Monday, April 28, 8 a.m. to dusk Tee times can be made by calling (860) 666-5447. Greens Fees for residents of Newington are $20 for nine holes and $36.50 for 18 holes. Proof of residency is required for at least one golfer per group. Golf Tournament to be held Sunday, May 18. $125 per person to golf and includes dinner OR $40 for dinner only. A fun night to benefit Newington High School’s 2014 graduating seniors.

FLAGS OF APPRECIATION: GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club has announced its third annual “Flags of Appreciation” fundraiser to benefit veterans and members of our armed forces. Flags “in memory of” or “in honor of” will be displayed in alphabetical order at Garfield and Mill Streets in Newington on the Newington Memorial Day Parade route and at the Broad Street Green near the Reviewing Stand on the Wethersfield Parade route Saturday, May 24. For information, contact Dianne Mirabito-Hough at (860) 665-1148 or at hough_john_c@hotmail.com.

CANDLEWYCK NEIGHBORHOOD TAG SALE: Neighbors in the Candlewyck area are planning a Tag Sale on May 24 and 25, Memorial Day weekend.

Any neighbor who is interested in participating, should contact Colleen Crebase at (860) 666-9973 or Crebase@ cox.net ASAP, regarding permits, advertising, and other planning. Sales will take place at each participant’s yard.

“JUMP INTO SPRING WITH READING”: During the month of April, the GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club, in cooperation with Newington Public Schools, will sponsor its 10th annual “Jump Into Spring with Reading” contest. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade are eligible to

enter the contest, simply by reading books. Students record a date for every 20 minutes that they read or are read to and submit an entry form for every five dates. The drawing for prizes will take place at each elementary school Friday, May 2. Five prizes will be awarded per school. By sponsoring this contest, the Woman’s Club is hoping to encourage children to read as much as possible through April 30.

The club and school district also hope that by being challenged in this way, children will learn the joy of reading for pleasure and entertainment.

CT MIRAGE FASTPITCH CLINICS: The Ct. Mirage fastpitch travel softball organization will hold three free clinics for girls with 2003, 2004, and 2005 birth years. For dates and times and to pre-register, go to miragesoftball. com under “Latest News.” For additional information, call Dave at (860) 561-2328.

NEWINGTON HEALTH CARE CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Newington Health Care Center is seeking volunteers in its skilled nursing and Memory Care units. Take a moment to make someone happy! We are looking for individuals willing to share their talents and time; chatting, reading, playing games or cards, anyone wanting to make a difference in the lives of long term care residents. No experience necessary and training will be provided. Interested in finding out more? Contact Heather Hitchcock, admissions director, at (860) 667-2256.

NEWINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ TOWN-WIDE ART SHOW 2014: The Annual Newington Public Schools’ Town-wide Art Show will be open to the public through May 28. It will be held on the third floor of the Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. Visiting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All members of the community are invited to view the creative work of Newington’s talented students.

WINE TASTING AND AUCTION AT ST. MARY SCHOOL: Save the date! On Saturday, April 26, St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., will host its annual Wine and Beer Tasting event from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. The evening will include both silent and live auctions, and the live auction will be hosted by NBC TV Chief Meteorologist Brad Field. Tickets for the evening are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To obtain tickets, call the school at (860) 666-3844 or email stmaryschoolct@gmail.com.

BOWL-A-THON: Newington High School Bowling Team will hold a BowlA-thon at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Bowl-O-Rama the Berlin Turnpike. The cost is $20 per person, which includes two games of bowling, shoe rental and a donation. Bowlers of all ages are welcome.

VICTORIAN TEA: The Newington Historical Society And Trust will present its Annual Victorian Tea Sunday, April 27 at the Kellogg-Eddy House & Museum, 679 Willard Ave. Seating times are noon to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. both Sundays. An exhibit will be held to honor the memory of the late Evelyn Gianati, charter member of the Newington Art League. A number of her paintings will be selected and exhibited by the Art League. Registration fees: Non-members: $15; members: $10 and seniors: $12. Non-refundable registration fees are requested in advance. Upon receipt, a confirmation card will be mailed to you. (860) 6667118. email: NGTNheritage@aol.com MILITARY WHIST: The Military Whist, sponsored by Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Chapter of Newington, will host its whist gathering Wednesday, April 30 in the Newington High School cafeteria, 605 Willard Ave. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets ($6 each) can be purchased at the cafeteria door.

Refreshments will be served between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Raffles and door prizes will be available. Alpha Delta Kappa is a woman educators’ sorority that donates its proceeds to needy persons. For additional information, contact Beverley, president, at (860) 568-0292.

EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND TO PERFORM AT ST. MARY SCHOOL: On Friday, May 2, St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., will host E-2, an Eagles tribute band.

The concert will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. E-2 is an eight-piece multi-talented group of music professionals that pay tribute to the Eagles. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from St. Mary School. For more information, call the school office at (860) 666-3844 or visit the school website at www.stmarynewington.com.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS John Ronalter, a resident of Newington and a member of the class of 2014, was among more than 130 Providence College students who volunteered to spend their spring break working at Habitat home sites in four locations in the United States. They participated through the Habitat campus chapter at Providence College, which is sponsored by the chaplain’s office. Ronalter worked on a home project in Pittsburgh, Pa. Margot Madden of Newington will be graduating with honors from the University of New England with a B.S. degree in Marine Sciences in May.

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NEWINGTON LIBRARY CALENDAR TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE FOR ROAD RACE: Registration forms are now available at the library for this year’s road race. The 18th running of this event will be held at Mill Pond Park on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 9 a.m. Runners will compete by age category with awards for the winning male and female runners within each division. Walkers are also welcome.

Registration forms are available at the library and on the library’s website.

Online registration is available at active.com. Preregistration is $8 for children (12 and under) and $18 per adult. Same day registration is $10 for children (12 and under) and $20 per adult.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: through April 30, the Newington chapter of

the Meet-up Group, Shutter-Buds, will be exhibiting members’ photography in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. Shutter-Buds began in August 2012 as a very friendly supportive group of photographers with different levels of experience and a variety of cameras. Members love to take photos, learn and share with each other and have fun. They’re a very active group and what makes them unique is they are very creative in their approach, suggesting not only traditional photography, but also, adding twists to create new and original photo ops.

The group encourages seeing the world in new ways and putting more of each member in their photos. They have many on-site events, but also have many fun online challenges, always striving to give members many choices to practice, learn new skills, take photos, and be creative. The exhibit may

be viewed during regular library hours when the Community Room is not in use for a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Patrons are encouraged to call in advance to ensure that the room is free for viewing. (860) 665-8700.

FREEGAL® MUSIC SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING ALBUMS: Lucy Robbins Welles Library, one of the thousands of libraries worldwide that subscribe to the Freegal® Music Service, is now offering patrons the ability to stream entire albums every day as part of its free online music offering.

The new initiative will allow cardholders of the library increased access to over 6 million songs. Also included is the complete local catalogue of Sony Music Entertainment. Library cardhold-

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Tires Oil** Used ** Used OilDetectors Smoke Smoke Flares Detectors Marine Marine Flares

*Small businesses (CESQGs) can now participate in the MDC’s HazWaste Program. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. *Small businesses (CESQGs) can now participate in the MDC’s HazWaste Call the HazWaste Hotline for more info. **Used oil and car batteries are accepted from NEWINGTON RESIDENTS only at this collection.

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Dispose of your mercury fever thermometer at this collection and receive a FREE digital thermometer while supplies last.

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FRIENDS’ ANNUAL BOOK SALE: This year’s event will be held at the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St. A preview will be held Friday, May 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission for the preview is $5. On Saturday, May 3 the sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, May 4, it will run from noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free on Saturday. On Sunday, buy a Friends green bag for $6 and fill it. Refills are $5. Thousands of hardcover, paperback and children’s books will be on sale, along with a selection of CDs, videos and DVDs. Proceeds from this sale benefit the library’s collections and programs. Stop by and get great bargains on your favorite authors and subjects.

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

DROP-IN SPRING PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: Through May 1. Various preschool storytimes for ages 9 months through 6 years. Pick up a detailed schedule in the Children’s Department or check our webpage at www.newingtonct.gov/library.

ONGOING DROP-IN SPRING PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: Through May 1.

We hold various preschool storytimes for ages 9 months through 6 years. Find one that’s right for you by picking up a detailed schedule in the Children’s Department or checking our webpage at www.newingtonct.gov/library.

VOTING FOR NUTMEG CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD: Children in grades 3-12 are invited to cast their ballots for the 2014 Nutmeg Book Award, Intermediate, Teen and High School levels, through April 30. Your vote counts! Be sure to read all or some of the nominated books before you vote. Lists and books are available in the Children’s and Teen Departments.

PLAY WITH US! Tuesday, April 29, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with a resource professional from Creative Interventions, a birth-to-three agency, and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. No registration necessary.

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

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SWINGIN’ CONCERT: Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers The 10-piece orchestra Simply Swing will perform danceable favorites from the Big Band and Swing Dance eras.

They will be joined by vocalist Vivian LaRosa. Admission is free. Sponsored

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SHADE GARDENING PROGRAM: The library will host a Shade Gardening program Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m.

Speaker Bettylou Sandy has been a personal gardening consultant since 1987, teaches gardening classes at Manchester Community College, and is an accredited Organic Land Care professional. Call (860) 665-8700 to register.

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ers can download three Freegal music tracks in the MP3 format each week, and stream up to three hours each day at no cost to them. For more information, call the library (860) 665-8700.

Two students from Newington will be featured in the CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts’ upcoming production of the classical musical “Carousel” on May 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10.

The Newington students are senior Olivia Ciaffaglione from the musical theater department and senior Meg Comerford from the theater department.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” has delighted audiences across the country for decades.

“Carousel” is based on Ferenc Molnár’s Play “Liliom,” as adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer and Original Dances by Agnes de Mille.

Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. for all performances. The cast and crew features more than 50 students from 20-plus Connecticut school districts.

Tickets are $25/$15 for adults and $15/$10 for students/seniors.

Group rates are available. For tickets, call (860) 757-6388, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or purchase them at the CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts box office. Tickets can also be purchased online at www. crec.org/theater (additional charges apply to online ticket orders).

CREC’s Theater of the Performing Arts is located at 359 Washington St., Hartford. The theater is three blocks south of Hartford Hospital and across the street from the Institute of Living.

Call ahead for best service and seats.

For more information about the event, contact Audience Services Coordinator Amie Conner at (860) 757-6172 or aconner@crec.org.

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Wine tasting, Eagles tribute to raise funds for St. Mary’s

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

St. Mary School is inviting the public to help raise money for classroom and technology improvements through attendance at a couple of fun upcoming weekend events, including a concert and an auction.

It all begins this Saturday, April 26, with St. Mary’s fifth annual Wine Tasting and Auction, to be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

“It really is our major fundraiser of the year,” Joan Tortora, school admissions director, said Tuesday.

The auctioneer will be NBCTV personality Brad Field and some of the more exciting items to be auctioned off are trips to Florida, Nevada and Old Lyme, along with a set of Invisalign braces donated by Newington’s own Dr. Rosenberg. Hors d’ouevres and wine will be served; tickets are $25.

The following weekend on Friday, May 2, Eagles tribute band E2 will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium.

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St. Mary School’s Pre-K 4 class is so large this year school officials are planning on adding another class next fall.

from Waterbury, Wolcott and Prospect, performs 10 to 15 concerts each year. This will be their first show of the 2014 season and a large crowd is expected.

Food and adult beverages will be sold and door prizes given away.

Tickets are $15.

Funds raised through these events will benefit improvements

in school classrooms and new technology initiatives for students.

“Some classrooms need painting, storage units … we’re trying to create a brighter atmosphere,” Tortora said.

Although St. Mary’s serves Pre-K through eighth-grade students, the school currently has the highest enrollment in the Pre-K

Little Lambs Early Learning Academy, now located in a former convent building adjacent to the main facility. With 15 Pre-K 3-year-olds and 25 Pre-K 4-yearolds this year alone, school officials are planning on adding another class in the fall and changing around room configuration.

“Because of the high numbers we’re thinking our Little Lambs will be better served in the main building,” Tortora said.

Registration recently opened for the school’s summer program, which this year has expanded to include the Little Lambs.

Kids meet weekdays June 16 through Aug. 15 at the school for recreational activities, outdoor sports, music, and for the older group, swimming at nearby Mill Pond Pool. Register before May 16 to receive reduced rates.

Then for those in grades 6 through 8 seeking extra help in reading and writing over the summer, St. Mary offers a five-week Summer Language Arts Program.

Three different courses feature reading and writing readiness

strategies and creative writing.

Any prospective students and their families are invited to two upcoming open houses. The first is Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m., for those entering grades six to eight next fall. May 8 at 6 p.m. all others looking into the school for Pre-K up to eighth grade are invited to learn about curriculum and programs.

Families who may not be able to afford the school’s private tuition costs, don’t fear — help may soon become available.

“Thanks to some very generous people we have some new scholarship opportunities coming up this year for students in specific grades,” Principal Marge McDonald said Tuesday.

St. Mary School is located at 653 Willard Ave. in Newington.

For more information on any of these programs or to purchase advance tickets to upcoming events call (860) 666-3844.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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Annual Easter egg hunt a boon for downtown as well as kids the improvements we’ve made,” The Easter Bunny took his post added Simons, who owns Simon in the center of the square, where Sez Pets at 140 Market Square. kids had a chance to win prizes Not only did the egg hunt serve donated by Subway, have their participating businesses and famface painted and ilies well, but visit with neighit also went to bors. benefit those Business in town going owners countthrough diffied more than cult financial 350 children situations. throughout the In addiafternoon. But tion to Easter it’s their parbaskets for ents who really candy collecmatter to the tion, people business comwere encourErica Schmitt | Staff munity, which Karen Nyberg, office manager for aged to bring uses the event Richard Bascetta, DMD, and her with them for publicity granddaughter Mikayla Vasi, 9. donations of and a chance to canned goods reach out to residents. and other non-perishable foods, to “It gives the business owners be turned over to the Newington an opportunity to show how nice Food Bank. and friendly and inviting they Eight-year-old twin sisters are and some of the stuff they Emma and Gina, along with their have to offer,” Richard Simons, 5-year-old brother Ryan, collectvice president of the Newington ed lots of goodies.

Downtown Business Association, “We come every year; it’s explained. so much fun,” said their mom, “It exposes people to businesses Melissa. they weren’t aware of or haven’t seen in a long time and also Erica Schmitt can be reached at introduces them to the brand new (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or downtown Newington with all eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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Earth Day town-wide cleanup set begins Saturday the methods they can use to take care of their environment.”

Being a Vietnam veteran and a lifelong Newington resident, Fox is familiar with working for the greater good and especially enjoys helping his community.

“I’ve always been very interested in the environment, even as a kid,” he explains.

Nowadays he and others who frequently hike the town’s land on Cedar Mountain make sure to pick up any litter they come across along the trail.

A representative from the Metropolitan District Commission will join the group on the mountain Saturday to unlock the gates to the stateowned Hartford Regional Center, where they’ll head in. The town’s Highway Department will provide trash bags and gloves and people will dispose of bags in the MDC truck. Highway department staff will pick up trash loads at other clean-up sites the group plans on hitting throughout the day, including Churchill and Mill Pond Parks and smaller neighborhood parks scattered through

IF YOU GO WHAT: Newington’s Annual Town-wide Cleanup WHEN: Saturday, April 26, starting at 9 a.m.

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Last year they found a refrigerator, a Coca-Cola dispensing machine and two abandoned campsites. Mike Camillo, owner of West Hill Auto, will provide any heavy equipment the group might need to handle such waste.

Fox encourages everyone – even Some of the volunteers who took part in last year’s town-wide Cleanup. those who are unable to participate Saturday – to be mindful of the environment every day.

“If you see someone throw a piece of litter in a parking lot, say ‘Hey, pick that up!’ or pick it up yourself,” he says. “Think before you toss and keep Newington litter-free.”

Come to Cedar Mountain Commons and enjoy carefree living and peace of mind.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

PET OF THE WEEK: STUMPY Stumpy is a very calm and affectionate cat. This handsome orange male kitty enjoys interacting with people and telling them all about his day.

Only 4 years old, Stumpy would thrive in a home where he will have lots of interaction time. Stumpy has not had experience living with children but may be willing to share his home with children who are respectful and gentle with pets. (Interaction requested.)

Stumpy would prefer to be the only cat in your household so that he can get all of your love and attention and in return, fill your home and heart with love.

Stumpy is neutered, microchipped, litter box trained, and fully vaccinated. He is also part our Project Purrfect Program, which means his adoption fee is discounted. If you have the room in your heart and home for Stumpy, please come to the Newington branch of the Connecticut Humane Society to meet him.

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Inquiries for adoption should be made at the Connecticut Humane Society, located at 701 Russell Road in Newington, or by calling (860) 594-4500 or toll free at 1-800-452-0114.

The Connecticut Humane 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.

We so often hear our new residents say that the nicest part of living at Cedar Mountain Commons is sharing each day with good friends.

They talk about carefree living with great activities and fine dining.

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Town making progress in addressing blight

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

A total of 36 blighted properties have been cleaned up since the town amended its Blight Ordinance Code in August 2012.

Jaime Trevethan, executive assistant to the town manager, updated the Town Council on the current status of unkempt properties in Newington at its meeting Tuesday night.

Although the council usually receives this update on an annual basis, Trevethan, who handles all blight complaints and manages enforcement, noted that it might be fitting to address them a few times throughout the year.

“We’ve noticed the list changes so frequently once a year isn’t often enough,” she told the council, whose members praised her graceful handling of a matter that requires sensitivity to both the complainant and the property owner who may be dealing with difficulties.

“You’ve been doing a very good job with this,” Mayor Steve

Woods said. on blight protocol S he deemed Tuesday. It begins it appropriate to with a screening approach the counprocess to detercil this week because mine whether springtime is fast police presence is approaching and necessary during grass will be getting an inspection, if a taller — the reason property has seen for many complaints. criminal activity in Under the curthe past. rent ordinance Newington blighted premises Human Services is include deteriorating Mayor Steve Woods also contacted, in building structures, case the well-being overgrown vegeof residents is comtation, abandoned vehicles, or promised by the condition of other conditions deemed haz- their home and social assistance ardous to the public. Affected is required. properties can be residential, Next a blight enforcement commercial, occupied, or vacant. officer inspects the property to There have been 92 com- determine if blight is indeed plaints since August 2012; 35 present. remain active cases and 57 have A common misconception since been resolved. among residents is that backyard Of those that are active, 18 are junk falls under the code, when in the initial warning stage and only that which is visible from 13 property owners are com- the street is applicable. municating with the town to Properties deemed blighted resolve their issues. are mailed an initial warning Trevethan briefed councilors letter asking owners to rectify

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the situation by a certain date, depending on the improvements needed. They are encouraged to reach out to the town for help, if needed.

If they fail to correct issues a citation letter follows, along with a mandatory fine per day that it remains uncorrected.

“We work with property owners to try to resolve issues on their properties; only those that have gone through all the steps end up on the blight list,” Trevethan explained.

A final notice gives the owner a 10-day deadline before placement on the blight list, after which the town has the right to move forward with court pro-

ceedings and file liens on the property.

“It is not to create a hardship for people who can’t mend their situation,” Trevethan continued.

“Each of us involved in the process tries to devise a workable and plausible solution to the blight issue … as long as people remain in contact with us we can work with them.”

Blight complaints can be made anonymously by calling the Town Manager’s Office at (860) 6658510.

A common misconception among residents is that backyard junk falls under the code, when only that which is visible from the street is applicable.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR WOODCARVINGS ON DISPLAY: Woodcarvings by Warren Blessing Jr. are on display at the Wethersfield Library during the month of April. Warren started his woodcarving in the early 1970’s with a local neighbor who held informal classes in town and started folks off woodcarving. This method is something Warren has held a deep passion for and is always striving to recruit new people into the world of woodcarving. Since his retirement he has focused on leading or teaching several groups locally in all aspects of woodcarving. He has participated at various levels in many state and regional clubs in order to generate interest in woodcarving and to bring it to additional people’s attention. For information, call (860) 529-2665 or go to www.wethersfieldlibrary.org.

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LOUIS FEHRENBACH ART EXHIBIT: Watercolors by Wethersfield resident Lou-

is Fehrenbach will be exhibited at the Wethersfield Library during the month of April. Fehrenbach has studied art at the Wadsworth Atheneum and at the Senior Center. He is a member of the Wethersfield Art League and has taken lessons with Diane Marinaro.

For information and directions to the Library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary. org or call (860) 257-2821.

ENZO BOSCARINO PRESENTS “HOW 2B ITALIAN (AS IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW)”: Join us at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, for “How 2B Italian (as if you didn’t know)” with Enzo Boscarino at the library. This program illustrates Italy’s culture, rich history, art, popular traditions, music, customs, language, family ties and how this impacts their life and how they express themselves.

It is informative, musical, educational and most of all fun! The audience is invited to participate in singing and in

all of the activities presented. A native of Italy until the age of 21, Boscarino taught Spanish in West Hartford for 34 years. He is presently employed by Central Connecticut State University and Saint Joseph College as a professor of Spanish. He has performed extensively in New England and has given two concerts abroad at the Scuola Francesca in Catania, Italy and at Villa Magna in Madrid, Spain.

The program is free and open to all.

Registration is required. Register in person at the library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary. org.

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“Carmen” Thursday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Wethersfield Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Hwy. The Georges Bizet opera stars Elīna Garanča and Roberto Alagna. Elīna Garanča leads the cast as Carmen, the iconic gypsy of the title — a woman desired by every man but determined to remain true to herself. Roberto Alagna is Don José, the soldier who falls under her spell and sacrifices everything for her love, only to be cast aside when the toreador Escamillo (Teddy Tahu Rhodes) piques Carmen’s interest.

Every aspect of Bizet’s thrilling tale is brought to life, from its lighthearted beginning to its inevitably tragic climax. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required as seating is limited and are available at the Adult Services Information Desk at Wethersfield Library. Walkins without tickets will be seated after 6:20 p.m. if space allows.

Light refreshments will be served.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library, Inc. to launch the collection of Metropolitan Opera DVDs purchased by the Wethersfield Library with funds provided by the Friends.

“LET’S TALK MURDER” MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP: Mystery lovers are invited to join “Let’s Talk Murder” a mystery discussion series at the library. The group will meet Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. to discuss “Billy Boyle” by James Benn. Second Lieutenant Boyle is charged with investigating a crime that endangers Allied operations in Norway and the Norwegian government-in-exile as well.

Having hardly been out of Boston in his life, Billy ultimately finds himself behind the lines in occupied Norway, bent on stopping treason and avenging the death of a friend.

The novel Billy Boyle was short-listed for the Dilys Award. The discussion series is facilitated by librarian and former newspaper journalist Marge Ruschau who loves mysteries and is the facilitator of several mystery discussion groups in Connecticut.

Copies of the books will be available for check-out at Wethersfield Library approximately one month before the discussion date. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. at library. The book discussions are free but registration is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for further information or email registrations to library@ wethersfieldlibrary.org.

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TEEN AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS TEEN RESUME AND INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP: Searching for that amazing summer job opportunity? Teens in grades 8 to 12 are invited to join us at the library for a resume and interview skills workshop taught by Career Coach Nancy Frede of Frede Enterprises, LLC Thursday, May 8, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Find out where to look for jobs online, how to write a dynamic resume and cover letter, and how to make a great first impression in an interview! Please bring your own personal laptop or smart phone. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Teens may register in person at the Wethersfield Library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or emailing library@wethersfieldlibrary. org. Don’t miss it!

DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The Wethersfield Library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Friday morning Drop-in Playtime/ Storytime from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration is required. Children’s programs are canceled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

EVERY FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to noon, Drop-in Playtime and 11 a.m., Short & Sweet Storytime: all ages. Drop-in family fun with a story and a song.

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SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets May 10 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Henry Koster’s 1950 film, “Harvey” starring Jimmy Stewart and Josephine Hull. Because of his insistence that his companion is an invisible six-foot rabbit, a whimsical middle-aged man is thought by his family to be insane — but the man might be wiser than anyone knows. 104 min. Second Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the Library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy.

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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Roberto Padilla, 50, of 241 Arch St., New Britain, was charged March 24 with possession of a shoplifting device and sixth-degree larceny.

Susan Pulawski, 41, of 719 East St., New Britain, was charged March 24 with second-degree failure to appear.

Vishal Bhatt, 25, of 93 Cottonwood Road, was charged March 25 with two counts violation of probation Jamal Hinton, 38, of 72 Summit St., was charged March 27 with disorderly conduct.

Todd Russo, 52, of 93 Fairview St., New Britain, was charged March 27 with fifth-degree larceny.

Glen Walker, 31, of 111 Stillwell Drive, Plainville, was charged March 28 with sixth-degree larceny.

Christopher Fernandez, 21, of 33 High St., Rockville, was charged March 30 with breach of peace Shawn Tatro, 39, of 98 Prospect Road, Danielson, was charged March 31 with issuing a bad

check.

Brahmananda Lash, 31, of 257 View St., New Haven, was charged March 31 with third-degree assault, breach of peace and interfering with a police officer.

Malcolm McGough, 56, of 195 Cedarwood Lane, was charged April 1 with violation of probation.

Shakayla Kirksey, 21, of 206 S. Marshall St., Hartford, was charged April 1 with fourth-degree larceny and second-degree forgery.

Monique Rivera, 26, of 259 Lowrey Place, was charged April 1 with breach of peace.

Heidi Resto, 28, of 191 Spencer St., Manchester, was charged April 2 with prostitution.

Vicente Ithier-Vicenty, 21, of 137 Harris Drive, was charged April 3 with disorderly conduct.

Dennis Wilkos, 41, of 101 Connecticut Boulevard, East Hartford, was charged April 3 with breach of peace and first-degree criminal trespassing.

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Eduardo Burgos, 36, of 1686 Broad St., Hartford, was charged April 3 with possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with intent to sell.

Joni Rodriguez, 18, of 59 Park St., Hartford, was charged April 4 with second-degree harassment.

Nalanie Harry, 30, of 47 Marion St., Hartford, was charged April 4 with second-degree harassment.

Lanora Tygart, 31, of 82 Francis Ave., Hartford, was charged April 4 with first-degree failure to appear.

Jiaccone Rudolph, 38, of 136 Collins St., Hartford, was charged April 5 with disorderly conduct and interfering with an emergency call.

Kevin Carragher, 43, of 1739 Main St., was charged April 5 with disorderly conduct.

Laura Carragher, 44, of 1739 Main St., was charged April 5 with disorderly conduct.

Galina Novikova, 39, of 36 Pepperbush Lane, was charged April 5 with disorderly conduct.

Elnur Sadygov, 39, of 36 Pepperbush Lane, was charged April 5 with disorderly conduct.

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WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR 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). Three collections are scheduled in the district as follows: Saturday, May 3 at the Newington Town Garage, 281 Milk Lane, Newington; Saturday, June 28 at the Webb School, 51 Willow St., Wethersfield; Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Rocky Hill Water Pollution Control Facility, 80 Goff Brook Lane, Rocky Hill.

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. Volunteers will not handle hazardous materials. All volunteers will receive a free MDC T-shirt and a free lunch for their service. To register as a volunteer, contact the Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, at (860) 721-2824.

DISTRICT WIDE SPRING ART SHOW: The Wethersfield Public Schools will hold their annual District Wide Spring Art Show at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main St., Wethersfield, during the month of May. An opening reception will be held Wednesday, April 30, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The art show features a collection of art work from a number of students

ranging from elementary, middle and high school. Feel free to contact Sally Dastoli, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, for further information regarding the art curriculum: sdastoli@wethersfield.me NURSING SCHOLARSHIP TAG SALE: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Professional Nursing Assoc. will host the Nursing Scholarship Tag Sale “Boutique, Baubles, Bangles and More,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 101 State St., Wethersfield.

All proceeds go to provide scholarships for students in nursing programs; last year $5,000 was awarded in scholarships. For more information, contact Betty Kerrigan at (860) 571-0034 FLAGS OF APPRECIATION: GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club has announced its third annual “Flags of Appreciation” fundraiser to benefit veterans and members of our armed forces. Flags “in memory of” or “in honor of” will be displayed in alphabetical order at Garfield and Mill Streets in Newington on the Newington Memorial Day Parade route and at the Broad Street Green near the Reviewing Stand on the Wethersfield Parade route Saturday, May 24. Flags, available for a donation of $10, may be ordered through May 14. Members will be selling flags at the Stop & Shop stores on Town Line Road in Rocky Hill and Kitts Lane in Newington Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information, contact Dianne Mirabito-Hough at (860) 665-1148 or at hough_john_c@hotmail. com.

“HAPPY TRAILS” SEMINAR SCHEDULED

FOR MAY 19: This year’s usually boring seminar sponsored by the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for the town of Wethersfield is being replaced by an exciting day discovering some of the many Happy Trails in Connecticut. Educational seminars in past years beat to death topics such as planning for your retirement, avoiding long term care costs, and making your own funeral arrangements. This year the planning committee compiled a list of fun places in Connecticut for seniors (and families) to visit. Guest speakers Al Strong (State Dept. Of Tourism) and Jason Hawkins (feature reporter, Channel 30) will open the “Happy Trails to You” seminar Monday, May 19, at 1 p.m. at Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St. Representatives from Connecticut’s Art Trail, Brewery Trail, Chocolate Trail, Educational Trail, Hot Dog Trail, and Ice Cream Trail will be on hand with facts and samples. Free admission includes refreshments provided by The Atrium at Rocky Hill and door prizes by Happy Trails reps. Seating is limited. Call Lisa Galipo at (860) 721-2979 to reserve a seat.

MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP: Fight Club, a men’s support and accountability group, meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 at NewLife Christian Fellowship, 1155 Silas Deane Hwy. in Wethersfield. For more information, call (860) 529-1714 or email nlcfpastor@ gmail.com.

PARKS AND REC SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department has begun

accepting registrations from residents and nonresidents for summer programs. Programs being offered are the Barracuda Swim Team, Children’s Camps for ages 3-15, Cheerleading, Dance & Drama, Engineering with LEGO, Fitness, Gymnastics, Karate, Lifeguard Training, Orchestra, Recreation Swimming, Special Olympics, Sports, Supervised Playground, Swim Lessons (adult and child), Tennis, Therapeutic Recreation, Weight-lifting and programs at the 9/11 Memorial Sports Center and Nature Center. To preview information about our summer programs, simply go to wethersfieldct.com and select Parks and Recreation. For further information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 721-2890.

RENTERS’ REBATE PROGRAM: The application period for the Elderly & Totally Disabled Renters’ Rebate Program has begun and will continue through Oct. 1, 2014. There is legislation pending to once again accept new applicants for the Renters Rebate Program therefore anyone eligible may apply but may be denied if the legislation does not pass. This legislation will not in any way change the result of your application filed last year 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: Nathan Hale Apartments: May 6, 8 a.m. to noon and June 17, 8 a.m. to noon

Lasher Court Apartments: July 29, 9 a.m. to noon Harvey Fuller Apartments: July 22, 9 a.m. to noon Executive Square: May 13, July 8 and Aug. 5, each date, 8 a.m. to noon Wethersfield Housing Authority: June 24, 8 a.m. to noon First Church Village: May 20, 8 a.m. to noon WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL PLANT SALE: Wethersfield High School will hold its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 10 and Saturday, May 17. Come out to see what great work the students have been doing- and pick up some quality plants for Mother’s Day or your garden. All plants have been started and grown by the students. Parking is still at the tennis courts; due to the renovation you should enter via Wolcott Hill Road school entrance.

WETHERSFIELD-ROCKY HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at Elaine’s Restaurant on the Berlin Turnpike at 6 p.m. We are proud of our members’ dedication and hard work, and especially the casual atmosphere during club meetings. Guests are welcome to attend.

If interested in becoming a member, contact President Gina at (860) 306-1283 or at GinaHRotary26@aol.com. www. facebook.com/RotaryClubOfWethersfieldRockyHillCt

ROCKY HILL EVENTS CALENDAR 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. To register as a volunteer, contact the Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, at (860) 721-2824.

contact Erin Hall at (860) 563-5588, or ehall@ benchmarkquality.com.

NURSING SCHOLARSHIP TAG SALE: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Professional Nursing Assoc. will host the Nursing Scholarship Tag Sale “Boutique, Baubles, Bangles and More,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 101 State St., Wethersfield. All proceeds go to provide scholarships for students in nursing programs; last year $5,000 was awarded in scholarships.

For more information, contact Betty Kerrigan at (860) 571-0034.

HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS: Are you over the age of 60, live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield and are in need of a dental cleaning? If so, the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) has a service for you! In partnership with the North Central Agency on Aging, CCHD is providing FREE dental cleaning clinics to individuals age 60 and over who live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. To find out the schedule and book your appointment in your town, call the following numbers: Berlin: Contact Tina Doyle at (860) 828-7006; Newington: Contact Charlene Magnano at (860) 665-8778; Rocky Hill: Contact Lori DiPietro at (860) 721-2824; Wethersfield: Contact Lisa Gallipo at (860) 721-2979. Donations are generously accepted for this service.

CIAC SCHOLAR ATHLETES TO BE HONORED: Two Rocky Hill High School students have been honored by the Connecticut Association of Schools for their achievement in athletic and academic excellence. James Bondi and Lillian Morse have been selected as CIAC Scholar Athletes for the 2013-14 school year. James and Lillian will be honored at the Aqua Turf along with athletes from every school in Connecticut, Sunday, May 4, at 4:30 p.m.

SUPPORT GROUP: The Atrium at 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

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 For more information contact Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@benchmarkquality.com.

TOPS of Rocky Hill/Wethersfield [a 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 weigh-ins 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.

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Voting will be accepted by newspaper ballot or online voting at www.newington-chamber.com. One vote per email address will be accepted online. Duplicate email entries will not be accepted. No photo copies will be accepted. Please drop or mail newspaper ballot to the Chamber’s office at 1046 Main Street. Winning businesses will have their names published in local publications and will receive an award at the Newington Chamber Annual Awards Dinner.

The event will be held Friday, May 30th, 6pm-10pm at the Hawthorne Inn, 2421 Berlin Tpke, Berlin, CT. The event is sponsored

by Geico, State Farm, Newington Health Care, Primerica, Clinical Laboratory Partners, Thomas Fahy Insurance Associates, Berkshire Bank and Newington Town Crier. The cost is $40 per person. Ticket sales help support Newington High School Scholarship Fund. Conta Chamber office at 860-666-2089 for tickets.

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