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Keeney Manufacturing employees clean up trash to celebrate Earth Day, company’s 90th anniversary

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Volunteers from Keeney Manufacturing celebrated the company’s 90th anniversary and Earth Day this week by cleaning up downtown Newington and the town’s parks. Above, employees stand by a quickly filling trash bin after 2 ½ days of cleaning up. Bottom left, as the cleaning in Churchhill Park continued, Manager of Logistics Chris Carson takes fast food trash from someone sitting in the parking lot. Bottom right, Programming Manager in Information Systems Steve Burzynski, who came up with the idea for an Earth Day cleanup, picks up trash Tuesday.

ees from Keeney Manufacturing Co. picked up this week around Newington.

In celebration of the company’s 90th anniversary, a staff member proposed an Earth Day cleanup this week to give back to Newington, where the global company is headquartered.

A total of 24 employees took a few hours out of each day Monday through Thursday to roam downtown and Newington parks picking up litter.

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Grant to survey affordable senior housing need submitted

development. If identified, zoning regulations would be drafted outIs there a need and demand lining what parts of town would be for affordable senior housing in ideal for this housing, and special Newington?

Although town councilors agreed there is at their meeting this week, some were frustrated that a grant application for $20,400 to conduct a study to answer this question was already submitted to the state without their approval.

Town Planner Craig Minor and Economic Development Director Andy Brecher recently sent in the application after discussing it with the Town’s Planning & Zoning Commission April 10, in order to meet a deadline set by the Capital Region Council of Governments, which announced the opportunity.

Then they presented the council with a memorandum outlining the DIANNE STONE program at their meeting Tuesday Senior and Disabled Center Director night.

The Municipal Affordable regulations would be permitted Housing Regulations Technical there.

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“Older adults are more affected by a housing burden, especially women and the disabled.

More people are exercising their choice to stay at home and stay living in Newington.”

clear their intent was to use the funds specifically to study the need for affordable housing for seniors at or below 50 percent median income.

“In my opinion if we’re going to submit something, we have to make it clear in every section this is for senior affordable housing,” emphasized Councilor Maureen Klett, whose sentiment was echoed by others worried that while their intent might be to create opportunities for town residents who hope to age in place, such development had the potential to attract lowincome families from out of town.

“If you spend your lifetime in Newington, you should be given the opportunity to transition to affordable senior housing in Newington,” added Klett, expressing frustration that the application was submitted before the council could vote on it and check it for language discrepancies.

Councilors Myra Cohen and Beth DelBuono also spoke of their wish for such development to be restricted to Newington seniors.

Others were less frustrated, arguing that if the grant money was awarded and a study was con-

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“There are leaps and bounds that need to be made before any nail is driven or any ground broken,” added Mayor Steve Woods.

Senior and Disabled Center Director Dianne Stone reminded councilors the town is aging and there needs to be more accommodations for seniors within the next few decades.

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On Saturday, April 20, at the Hartford Armory, Scouts from Newington Boy Scout Troop 347 were invited to initiate Color Guard for the 344th Military Police Company Farewell Ceremony. Troop 347 was founded in 1948 and its mission is to “encourage citizenship, personal growth and leadership through community service and outdoor adventure.” During Troop 347’s 60-plus years of scouting, more than 50 Scouts have earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

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Keeney Manufacturing gives back with Earth Day cleanup

Manager in Information Systems Keeney facility at 1170 Main St. was Steve Burzynski who dreamed up nearly full. Town staff thanked them the idea, and he commutes from his for their efforts and agreed to pick home in Southwick, Mass. to work up and dispose of the container on every day.

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“They asked us to think of ways When Keeney Manufacturing to give back to the community to Owner Stewart Holden celebrate our 90th anniwas asked why he felt it versary and my daughter was important to keep is in the Conservation the town his company is Club at Southwick High headquartered in spickSchool, so she inspired and-span, he answered me to come up with as if it was obvious, the idea,” Burzynski “Because we live here!” explained.

“The town has been Throughout the great to us and we have week, staff made their to reward them by way through downtown, being great citizens,” Churchhill Park, Mill added Holden, whose Pond Park, Beechwood business has grown to STEWART HOLDEN Park, Eagle Lantern become one of the larg- Keeney Manufacturing Park and elsewhere. est manufacturers of owner The dirtiest part of plumbing products in town, they reported, was the world, with facilities in Georgia, Constance Leigh Drive and Lowrey New Hampshire, Nevada, Montreal Place — behind the Keeney plant and Jiangmen, China. and in proximity of the soon-to-be But not all of those squirreling renovated Food Mart Plaza. around looking for all that was tossed Erica Schmitt | Staff to the wayside happened to be from Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) At left, Brandi Gould, payroll/benefits specialist finds a mouth guard next to the softball field, just a small 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@ Newington, however. portion of the trash Keeney Manufacturing employees picked up during their project. At right, Keeney ManuIn fact, it was actually Programming newbritainherald.com. facturing Owner Stewart Holden throws out litter.

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Kiwanis Club hosting event honoring veterans April 29

All veterans and the public are invited to the annual Pre-Memorial Day Salute to Veterans at 7 p.m., Monday, April 29, at the Paradise Pizza Restaurant, 10 East St., New Britain, presented by the Kiwanis Club.

Admission is free, walk-ins are welcome and no RSVP is needed.

The emcee will be TV personality Steve Parker who will interview anyone from the audience who wishes to speak briefly following the speakers, time permitting.

Guest speakers are the Parade Honorary Grand Marshal Major Linda Cunha, who returned recently from Afghanistan, and Keynote Speaker Command Sgt. Major Kenneth O’Brien, USAR (ret), chairman of what is considered to be Connecticut’s largest (Newington’s) Memorial Day Parade. O’Brien, a former police detective, served 30 years in the reserves mainly in military intelligence and is a police inspector in the CT

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Major Linda Cunha is currently the Battalion Executive Officer for the 118th Medical Battalion, CT Army National Guard. While deployed to Afghanistan, she commanded the 142d Medical Company which provided medical care and ground evacuation to United States and coalition forces as well as vivilian contractors and — on occasion — to local nationals.

The Kiwanis Club presents this pre-Memorial Day program annually to help honor the memory of those whose supreme sacrifice won the freedom that many take for granted and to urge attendance at Memorial Day parades and events.

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Beytan has been churning out fresh European specialties in addition to classic American comfort foods at her cozy Market Square eatery for 11 years now.

Sure you can opt for a cheeseburger or barbecue rib sub, scratch-made and tasty. But you can also have a bowl of the Russian Borsch or beef Stroganoff simmering in pots on the stove.

“That’s what we used to cook back home,” Beytan says of these specialty dishes, recipes she learned from her grandparents back home and brought to Newington when she moved here from Latvia in 1992.

“Not too many places specialize in personally homemade food,” she added. “I have no books or recipes. Everything comes from my head.”

Prices range from $2.50 to $7.99 for a whole multitude of options, including a handful of heaping-plate breakfast specials for $5.99.

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Lunch favorites include potato pancakes and stuffed cabbage, or her three varieties of pierogi, which are tasty and filling, drenched in butter and caramelized onions.

Meat blinzes boast crispy exteriors and tender, rich filling.

Market Square shop-owners frequent Sophia’s during the week and weekends bring in a lot of out-of-towners from nearby New Britain, West Hartford and Wethersfield. Senior citizens get 10 percent off on Tuesdays. She also offers catering.

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By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

They’ll tell you that talking to and cuddling with their animal friends doesn’t feel like a job.

But the hundreds of dogs, cats and other rescued creatures at the Newington Humane Society who receive love from volunteers consider it a vital part of their day.

More than 100 of those volunteers celebrated their efforts at the Newington shelter last weekend in honor of National Volunteer Recognition Week.

They were honored for walking and training dogs, playing with cats, and generally keeping the facility running smoothly. Not only were a handful of awards given out, but those who attended also enjoyed a luncheon, musical entertainment and a raffle with donations from the community.

“Our volunteers are exceedingly important,” said Alicia Wright, public relations director.

“Animal welfare is a community problem and it takes a community to solve that problem,” she added.

“None of our volunteers are here

for the accolades they’re here for the animals.”

They volunteer in just about every facet of operations, whether it be ground maintenance or pet food distribution, pet photography or vaccination and veterinary assistance.

The Newington branch of the Connecticut Humane Society is the largest of the organization’s three locations and cares for the most animals. Of the 390 people who gave of their time across the state in 2012, more than two-thirds spent it in Newington.

Many, like West Hartford resident Linda Newton, are retirees looking to use their free time feeding their lifelong love of animals.

“Every Tuesday this is where I am; it’s almost a part of me,” says Newton, who has volunteered at the Newington shelter since she retired 11 years ago.

She cares for the many cats they take in, rewarding them with the attention they may not have received from their last owners.

“Basically I come in and pet kitties,” says Newton, who’s also a part of the Fur Squad, which handles

Volunteers from the Newington Humane Society pose during a celebration in honor of National Volunteer Week.

A number of awards were given out and the volunteers were treated to a luncheon featuring a raffle and musical entertainment.

cats who are particularly scared of humans, often because of abuse or neglect.

Fellow West Hartford resident Linda Bilodeau has volunteered about a year now.

“It’s something I wanted to do for a long time but I was working, so when I retired I was finally able to and I really love it,” said Bilodeau, a

dog walker who plans on taking part in the organization’s shelter dog class to learn more about the animals she works with.

“It’s a program we established several years ago,” Wright said of the course. “Statistics show the adoptability of a shelter dog increases when they learn manners. It wouldn’t be a wise use of

resources for us to hire staff, especially when we have people in the community trained to do this.”

Volunteers are asked to commit to one shift per week, but are welcome to work as much as they’d like.

To find out more about the Volunteer Program, visit www.cthumane.org/volunteer or call (800) 452-0114.

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They Are “Public Notices” For A Good Reason DON’T LET CONNECTICUT OFFICIALS REMOVE YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW FROM THE NEWSPAPER. KEEP PUBLIC NOTICES IN YOUR NEWSPAPER! Pending legislation may remove your right to read public notices in newspapers, moving them from the public domain to government controlled web sites.

We’re concerned. And you should be, too.

Public notices are an important tool in assuring an informed citizenry.

They have helped develop America into a participatory democracy for hundreds of years and where it counts the most: how your tax dollars are spent, how policy is made and how our futures are charted.

They are located in easy-to-find sections of your newspaper. And they are fully accessible to everyone - unlike the internet, which is not accessible to everyone.

Less than 10% of the U.S. population views a local, state or federal government website daily, according to the May 2009 release of U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of Resident Population.

This means more than nine out of ten people may never see a given notice.

This compares dramatically to the fact that 83% of adults read a community newspaper every week, according to the National Newspaper Association.

Furthermore, a public notice printed in the newspaper produces a permanent record. The internet does not, nor does it assure timeliness. And a newspaper is archived for years; not subject to computer crashes and hackers.

Newspapers are easily verifiable, fully transparent and represent a secure third party who has nothing to gain from any notice.

Connecticut’s recent ethical lapses shed a glaring light on the full meaning of this problem. It’s like putting the fox in charge of the hen house.

Every public notice, which runs in a Connecticut daily newspaper, is automatically uploaded to that newspaper’s web site and CTPublicNotices.org.

Newspapers are your watchdogs. Don’t let that role be changed now. Voice your opinion.

To keep your notices in the newspaper, contact your local legislator to oppose Senate Bill #1112 - An Act Concerning the Publication of Legal Notices by Municipalities.

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Ready for another successful year, Big K Flea Market returns

By ERICA SCHMITT

Steve Woods, Sen. Paul Doyle and State Rep. Sandy Nafis.

The Newington Kiwanis are at it “This is his fourth year, so he again, preparing to open one of the should be getting pretty skilled at it,” biggest flea markets in the state — joked Cohen. an annual event nearly 22 years in Many Kiwanis members volthe making. unteer to keep the Flea Market The Big K Flea Market attracts running smoothly, including Fire more than 1,000 visitors some Commissioner Bob Seiler, former Sundays durTown Treasurer ing its 10-week Greg Stelmak, run in downtown Dan Henry, Bill Newington. The Hall, State Rep. club donates all Sandy Nafis, vendor fees and Councilor Myra admission colCohen, Joe Wells, lected — usually Marvin Goldfarb, totaling upward of Gloria Oleson, Sue $20,000 — to local Reniewicz, Barbara charitable civic Wiley, Cherie and educational Turner, Esther efforts. While most Eddy, Attorney beneficiaries are David Griffith, Newington-based, AL COHEN members of a few operate out Program Chairman Newington High of town, like the School’s Key Club, The Kiwanis Club’s Big K Flea Market, which sometimes attracts more than 1,000 people in a Sunday, is set to Salvation Army in among others. open for another 10-week run in Market Square.

New Britain.

The Big K Flea Market officially “There are new vendors almost opens this Sunday, April 28, from 8 every week and always something a.m. to 2 p.m. and runs until the last new to see — a kaleidoscope of week of June in Constitution Square, things you can use,” says Program located between Rt. 175 and Main MDC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Chairman Al Cohen, a longtime Street, Newington. Admission is $1 Newington resident and Kiwanis and vendor spaces are $15. For more member. “We draw people from all information call (860) 667-2864 or over,” he added. “I had a guy call the email bigkfleamarket@cox.net. other day and say he’d been driving all around the town of Newington Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) for an hour and a half and couldn’t 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@ find the flea market. I told him, we’re newbritainherald.com. not open yet! People come looking for it as soon as there’s a nice day.”

Town Garage, Fenn Road, Newington Longtime Kiwanis member Mystique Oil LLC Vincent Bellantuono was the brains (860) 585-8710 Household Hazardous Waste Accepted behind the first market, which was www.mystiqueoil.com Alkaline Batteries Artist’s Paint Acids set up at the old Hartford DriveJamie Laforge & Scott Gaski Antifreeze Brake Fluid Aerosol Cans In on the Berlin Turnpike up until Gasoline & Diesel Cleaning Solvents Ammonia Over 25 years experience! about five years ago when the theater Lithium Batteries Epoxy Products & Glues Drain Cleaners Mercury Thermostats Kerosene & Fuel Oil Disinfectants shut down.

Voted Oil Based Paint Pesticides & Insecticides Floor Care Products Vendors bring their new and used BEST OIL COMPANY Paint Stripper Mercury Lighter Fuel by the Readers Choice goods from all over the state and Rechargable Batteries Mothballs Mercury Thermometers 3 Yrs in a Row! Road Flares Polyurethane Oven Cleaners beyond, including musical instruTransmission Fluid Pool Chemicals Polishes ments, DVDs, clothing, kitchen ¢ Turpentine Wood Preservative CLFs & Fluorescent Bulbs 10 Off for ware, appliances, tools and more.

All NEw CuStOmERS Unacceptable Items “Everything but liquor, ammuniwith a 150 gallon delivery or more Tires All Empty Containers Electronics tion and no weapons of any kind,” Used Oil ** Ammunition Explosives explained Cohen, who also welSmoke Detectors Business Wastes* Latex Paint 2¢ off comes people who would normally Marine Flares Car Batteries Medicines for sell such items at yard sales this time SENIORS *Small businesses (CESQGs) can now participate in the MDC’s HazWaste Program. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. of year.

Call the HazWaste Hotline for more info. ** Used oil is accepted from NEWINGTON RESIDENTS only at this collection.

24 Hour Service • 125 gallon min. delivery “Number one, they get bigger Dispose of your mercury fever thermometer at this collection OPEN FOR SATURDAY DELIVERIES exposure then they get at home and and receive a FREE digital thermometer while supplies last. number two, they don’t have suspiBoiler Installation • Plumbing Residents of any eligible town may participate in any MDC sponsored collection day.

Warm Air Furnaces cious characters coming to look over Oil Tanks • Water Heaters IDs will be checked to verify residency their house for a break in,” he added.

Inground Tank Removal For a complete list of collections & eligible towns, contact: Brad Davis from WDRC AMH.O.D. #0000755 CT LIC. #308831 MDC HazWaste Hotline: 860-278-3809 or HHW@themdc.com 1360 will cut the ribbon at 11 a.m.

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“JUMP INTO SPRING WITH READING” CONTEST: 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 3. 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.

‘ASK THE RABBI’: Question are welcome at Temple Sinai’s Shabbat Service with “Ask the Rabbi” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26. For information, call (860) 516-1055.

NHS PROJECT GRADUATION CLOTHING DRIVE, BOTTLE & CAN DRIVE: Support Newington High School Project Graduation — Drop off your unwanted clothes, linens, purses even stuffed animals with your bottles and cans, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Newington High School, Willard Avenue, parking lot.

For more information, contact Valerie McCarter (860) 543-3400.

TEMPLE SINAI BOOK DISCUSSION: Rabbi Jeffrey Bennett will lead a discussion of the book “My Father’s Paradise” by Ariel Sabar following a light breakfast at 9 a.m.

Sunday, April 28. For information, call (860) 561-1055.

BOWL-O-THON: Please join us Sunday, April 28, for a fun afternoon of bowling by participating in the Newington High

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It begins at 1 p.m. and is being held at Bowl-O-Rama on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington. The cost is $20 per person, which includes two games of bowling, shoe rental and a donation. Part of the proceeds will go to a charity. Bowlers of all ages are welcome. Hope to see you there!

CRAFT FAIR: Craft Fair to be held at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through divorce, thinking about getting a divorce, already divorced, or relationship breakup. There is a caring group of people who have been exactly where you are now, this group meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. (except Good Friday and the Friday after Thanksgiving) at First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield.

MS SUPPORT GROUP: The Newington MS Support Group meets at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., from noon to 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. There are more than 6,000 Connecticut residents diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an oftentimes debilitating disease affecting the central nervous system. The National

Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter offers more than 30 support groups throughout Connecticut. These groups bring together people who share a common life experience as it relates to MS and its effects. For more information, contact Charlie at (860) 667-1314 or Tom at (860) 236-2751. For more information on multiple sclerosis and the many ways you can help make a difference, visit www.ctfightsMS.org or call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter at (800) FIGHT MS. BECOME A CERTIFIED NEWINGTON COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM VOLUNTEER: CERT openings for those 18 years old and over, Tuesday, (April through May) or Thursday, (April through May). The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

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support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. People who go through CERT training have a better understanding of the potential threats to their home, workplace and community and can take the right steps to lessen the effects of these hazards on themselves, their homes or workplace. If a disaster happens that overwhelms local response capability, CERT members can apply the training learned in the classroom and during exercises to give critical support to their family, loved ones, neighbors or associates in their immediate area until help arrives. When help does arrive, CERTs provide useful information to responders and support their efforts, as directed, at the disaster site. CERT members can also assist with non-emergency projects that improve the safety of the community.

CERTs have been used to distribute and/ or install smoke alarms, replace smoke alarm batteries in the home of elderly, distribute disaster education material, provide services at special events, such as parades, sporting events, concerts and more. For more information or questions, contact Karen Futoma, Director of Human Services at kfutoma@newingtonct.gov. or (860) 665-8660.

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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE: Newington Mainstage will present the hilarious musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this weekend only. Shows are Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at the Newington Town Hall. Chamber of Commerce members can purchase discount tickets online by going to the website, NewingtonMainstage.com. and using the discount code CLIPPER at checkout ( $3 off per ticket! But, the discount code is case sensitive so use all caps). Tickets may also be purchased at Jewelry WearHouse (234 Berlin Turnpike) or at the door.

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LIBRARY CALENDAR NEWINGTON LIBRARY 5K CHALLENGE: This year marks the 17th running of the library’s annual road race, which is scheduled for May 19. Applications will be available at the end of March at the library or on the library’s web site.

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, April 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission for the preview is $5. On Saturday, April 27, the sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, it will run from noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free 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.

TEEN GAMING: Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Grades 6 to 12. Come play on the library’s Xbox Kinect and Nintendo Wii! A variety of video games and board games will be available.

Feel free to bring your own games!

Snacks will be available. Call the library at (860) 665-8700 to register.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PLANTING FOR BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES: Advanced Master Gardener Faith Geist will present “Planting for Birds & Butterflies” at the library Wednesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. You can have a beautiful garden, and help birds and butterflies at the same time by using native plants. To register, call the library at (860) 665-8700. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Thursday, May 2, 7 p.m. This month’s book is “Nothing to Envy” by Barbara Demick. All interested readers are invited to attend.

BUS TRIP TO NYC: Saturday, May 4.

Join the Friends for a trip to the Big Apple and spend the day as you wish.

Cost is $41. Register early at the Adult Information Desk.Autobody ARTWORK ON DISPLAY: Throughout the month of May, husband and wife Craig Norton and Virginia Lynn Anderson will be displaying their artwork at the library. The artists will host a reception Saturday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m.: refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Norton is a photographer whose creative fire is sparked by images that capture the essence and spirit of life. He is fascinated by the fluid motion of water and inspired by the majesty of trees. He is an active freelancer and teaches photography and filmmaking in schools throughout Connecticut. In 2012, he was awarded “Teaching Artist of the Year” by Arts for Learning CT and is teaching a series of adult photography workshops at the Florence Griswold Museum this June. Anderson, who signs her work Eland’Ra, is a Renaissance woman at heart. She is an artist, musician,

storyteller, healing practitioner, and spiritual minister as well as a teaching artist for Arts for Learning, CT. She has written and illustrated two children’s picture books which were inspired by her work as a teaching artist. Anderson began painting in the early 1990’s and has explored several artistic media, allowing each one to teach her.

She currently works in oil pastels and oil paint sticks. The exhibit may be viewed during library hours when the Community Room is not being used for a regular 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. (860) 665-8700.

FAVORITE IPAD APPS: Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday, May 8, 11 a.m. We’ve discovered some great iPad apps and we can’t wait to share them with you! Bring a list of your favorite apps along with your device.

Call (860) 665-8700 to register.

RELIABLE HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET: Thursday, May 9, 1 p.m. Learn how to sort through the Internet to find reliable information for your health needs. This presentation will be taught by two experts in the field of health information, Alberta Richetelle and Judith Kronick, from the University of Connecticut Health Center Library. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700.

TEEN CHOCOLATE FEST: MOTHER’S DAY EDITION: Friday, May 10, 7 p.m.

Grades 6 to 12. Join Kim Larkin, owner of Klassic Kreations Gourmet, for a fun and informative program highlighting chocolate. Topics will include the history of chocolate, its health benefits, chocolate trends, young chocolate entrepreneurs, trivia and even chocolate poetry. We will sample a variety of chocolate confections and have a chocolate making demo. With Mother’s Day so close, feel free to bring your mother to share in this delicious event! Moms must be accompanied by a teen. Call the library at (860) 665-8700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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