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A night of lights Friday, December 6, 2013

STAFF WRITER

It will feel like Christmas in Newington this Saturday when a handful of holiday events light up town from dawn ’til dusk.

The fun actually begins Friday at the Mortensen Community Center inside Town Hall, where Santa Claus will take a break from his Christmas preparations to hear children’s wishes from 5 to 7:30 p.m. He will make another appearance Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is a free photo opportunity for families, who are asked to bring a canned food Volume 53, No. 48

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donation for the Newington Food Bank.

After they hop off Santa’s lap, kids can head down to Mill Pond Park across the street with their parents, where horse drawn carriage rides will pick people up at the Garfield Street entrance.

Newington Boy Scouts will be there too, serving coffee and hot chocolate to keep the crowds warm.

Anyone doing their holiday shopping Saturday at Walmart, 3164 Berlin Turnpike, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. has a chance to help their neighbors in need by participating in the Newington Police Department’s Annual Stuff-a-Cruiser Toy Drive.

Interested shoppers can choose from a list of gift possibilities to purchase and donate before leavSee WEEKEND, Page 7

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Liberty Bank matched 25 percent of what the Newington Rotary Club raised in its annual food drive this year.

Rotary Club food drive a success

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

No one should go hungry this holiday season in Newington, where a food drive hosted by the Rotary Club garnered $2,500 in cash donations for the town’s food bank and double the amount of food it has in past years.

“They did an amazing job,” said Newington Human Services

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Coordinator Carol LeBrecque, who runs the food bank, which currently serves 150 families per month, up 10 from this time last year.

About 20 Rotarians solicited customers last Saturday in front of the Super Stop & Shop on the Berlin Turnpike and the new Best Market store downtown.

“We’ve never done that — we’ve always done just one

supermarket, so we took in twice as much food as we ever did before,” said Ed Silverstein, Rotary president.

Customers dropped $860 in cash in monetary donation containers outside stores. Then, instead of holding its usual Wednesday meeting, the club went without the day before Thanksgiving. They donated the See ROTARY, Page 9

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Victory Gardens ribbon-cutting today

On Friday, the Women’s Institute for Housing and Economic Development celebrates the creation of 74 units of permanent supportive and affordable housing for Veterans, at-risk Veterans and their families on the grounds of the local VA Connecticut Healthcare System’s Newington campus.

Victory Gardens will be one of the nation’s first housing developments established under the Enhanced-Use Lease program, which allows VA to rent or lease VA property for non-VA use in return for either rent or “in-kind” consideration for activities that enhance VA’s mission.

Eliminating homelessness among the veteran population is a high priority for the VA. The co-location Victory Gardens on the VA Newington campus ensures that veterans have ready access to care and treatment designed to help them attain long-term independence and self-sufficiency. The lease calls for Victory Gardens to design, construct and operate the facility.

For additional information regarding Victory Gardens, visit www. wihed.org or contact Mollye Wolahan at (800) 720-1195, ext. 203, or mwolahan@wihed.org. The ribbon cutting will take place Friday at 11:30 a.m. and the grand opening ceremony will begin at noon at 555 Willard Ave, Newington.

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Town seeking nominations for Volunteer of the Year

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

In Newington, where community service seems to be second nature for residents, the town has once again begun its annual search for the individual whose dedication extends beyond the usual helping hand.

The public is asked to send in nominations by the end of December, before a selection committee comprising Newington town councilors evaluates candidates and selects the 2013 Newington Volunteer of the Year.

The holiday season is the perfect time to identify such volunteers, as there are many charity events and fundraising efforts during the cold winter months and the giv-

ing spirit is in abundance.

The winner may be one person or a group, depending on the extent of their commitment to community needs.

Evaluation criteria remains the same as it has in past years: the Council is looking for people who have extended themselves “beyond what can reasonably be expected and have touched others in a way that their lives will be affected for years to come.”

Last year, resident Judy Igielski was honored with the award. A longtime member of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board of Trustees, a former member of the Board of Education and one of the founders of the town’s “Block Watch” program, Igielski’s

The winner may be one person or a group, depending on the extent of their commitment to community needs.

service went above and beyond.

She brought a bone marrow drive to town to help a resident in need, and was involved with Project Rainbow, which provides care packages for Desert Storm Troops.

If you know of a neighbor, fellow employee, friend or relative who may be that one individual the Council wishes to recognize, please submit that person’s name to the Council.

Nomination forms are available at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, Lucy Robbins Welles Library, through the Office of the Town Manager (860-665-8510) or on the town’s website, www.newingtonct.gov.

All nominations must be received by the Office of the Town Manager by Dec. 27 for consideration.

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

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Public Market expands its line of private label items

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Three generations of the Lenares family work in their market. From left, Joe Lenares Jr., his son Nicholas, brother David Lenares, and Antoinette Lenares. Her husband, Joe Sr., is the only family staff member missing.

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You won’t find Mama Lenares or her sauce at a big-box grocery.

Antoinette and her husband, Joseph Sr., spend most of their time running the show at The Public Market, their family-owned gourmet Italian grocery and delicatessen.

It’s truly a family affair inside the New Britain Avenue market, where their two oldest sons, Dave and Joe Jr., and Joe’s 22-year-old son Nicholas also work. It’s been 35 years since The Public Market opened in Newington, and the whole Lenares family still lives in town. They credit their success to area residents.

“We’re fortunate that the community through all these years has supported us,” Dave said Tuesday after the lunch rush died down and he and his brother had a chance to sit for a moment.

But the market’s relationship with the community is two-fold.

The door swings open to the jingle of a bell and those who enter are greeted by name. New visitors are surprised to find high-quality cold cuts and other goods priced more reasonably than the big grocery stores. Plus the family donates to local groups, like Newington Little League and the Newington Children’s Theatre.

“We wouldn’t be here for 35 years if it wasn’t for the community, so we try to support them as much as we can,” Joe explains.

Grinders, panini, soups and salads feed the lunchtime crowd. Fresh Italian cookies, cold cuts and meat shine behind deli counters and imported Italian specialty products line soaring shelves.

But most notably, Mama Lenares just expanded her private label brand. Her smiling face now adorns more than just signature marinara and spaghetti sauces, dressings, and oils. There’s also gourmet coffee, roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes and other jarred veggies that customers won’t find anywhere else.

It’s a testament to the family’s long legacy in quality and personalized service.

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they were teenagers and opened the original Public Market in Middletown in 1968. Ten years later they moved it to Newington. Their sons, Dave, Joe Jr., and Mike can remember those early days, when they were lucky enough to have the first taste of mom’s cooking.

“Family was always very important to my mother and father; Sunday was always family day,” Dave remembers. “It was traditionally a pasta day and her sauce was the staple item; on Sunday it was always simmering on the stove.”

These days Mama Lenares makes sure her four grandchildren experience that same magic.

“Anytime my mother can get one or all into the kitchen, she loves that,” says Joe. Just as important as this sense of family is to the Lenareses — they know customers value it, too. This holiday season they’re offering a full menu of catering options, from rib roast and ham to baked stuffed shells and eggplant rollatini. To see the full menu visit the store online at publicmarketnewington.com.

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

Joe Lenares Sr. and his wife, Antoinette “Mama Lenares,” opened the very first Public Market in Middletown in 1968.

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On Nov. 15 the Lucy Robbins Welles Library had an after hours party called “An Evening Dark and Grimm” to go along with the author visit

by Adam Gidwitz two weeks earlier. The children came to the library, in costume if the chose to, on a Friday evening when the library was closed to the public for a party where they could make a candy apple, go on a treasure hunt, play games, and make crowns or peasant hats. The library even had a Dark and Grimm room for the children to visit, if they dared.

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Newington police report the fol- with unsafe movement and driving lowing: under the influence.

Ethan Bosnyak, 23, of 61 Collins Michael Anderson, 21, of 10 Road, Collinsville, was charged Bonnieview Drive, East Granby, Nov. 26 with sixth-degree larceny was charged Nov. 20 with sixth-de- and third-degree burglary. gree larceny.

Mark Latronica, 22, of 78 Steven Presutti, 53, of 166 Rhodes St., New Britain, was Roseleah Ave., was charged Nov. charged Nov. 26 with third-degree 20 with third-degree assault and assault, interfering with an emerdisorderly conduct. gency call and breach of peace.

Brett Goldberg, 29, of 30 Savannah Zell, 26, of 62 Berwyn Road, West Hartford, was Partridge Lane, Tolland, was charged Nov. 22 with third-degree charged Nov. 26 with second-decriminal trespassing and interfer- gree unlawful restraint and ing with an officer. disorderly conduct.

Dontel Andrews-Smith, 20, of Dennis Wilkos, 41, of 101 55 Annaway St., Hartford, was Columbus Boulevard, East charged Nov. 23 with sixth-degree Hartford, was charged Nov. 27 larceny by possession, no insurance, with first-degree criminal trespass. operating an unregistered motor Julio Barreto, 41, of 5 Victory vehicle and misuse of marker plate. Way, was charged Nov. 27 with Jennifer Tirado, 36, of 94 Lawlor breach of peace and threatening.

St., New Britain, was charged Nov. Teddy Rivera-Hernandez, 46, 25 with driving under the influ- of 33 Rowe Ave., Hartford, was ence and failure to maintain lane. charged Nov. 27 with third-degree Frank Cortez, 55, of 285 Church larceny.

St., was charged Nov. 25 with Matthew Coco, 21, of 27 traveling too fast in a construc- Jefferson Court, was charged Nov. tion zone, interfering with a police 28 with second-degree reckless officer and disobeying an officer’s endangerment and unlawful dissignal. charge of a firearm.

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Kenneth Johnson, 54, of 624 E. Main St., New Britain, was charged Nov. 28 with DUI, operating a motor vehicle without a license and failure to maintain lane.

Curtis Johnson, 33 Hamlen St., Manchester, was charged Nov. 29 with violation of probation.

Anna Fiedziukiewicz, 47, of 41 River Camp Drive, was charged Nov. 29 with disorderly conduct.

Jerzy Fiedziukiewicz, 48, of 41 River Camp Drive, was charged Nov. 29 with disorderly conduct.

Amanda Coroso, 33, of 133 Moylan Court, was charged Nov. 30 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault.

Alissa Romano, 27, of 26 Allentown Road, Bristol, was charged Nov. 30 with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

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NEWINGTON LIBRARY CALENDAR ZENTANGLE CREATIONS: From Dec. 2 until Jan. 31, 2014, Certified Zentangle Teacher Kelley Kelly will be displaying her Zentangle creations in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar St. Kelly graduated from Smith College with a degree in music and studied fine art photography in graduate school. She fell so utterly and completely in love with Zentangle that she went off to visit its founders to train as a Certified Zentangle Teacher.

In addition to displaying, Kelly will teach two classes at the library: Intro to Zentangle for Teens Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m. and Intro to Zentangle for Adults Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.

Space is limited to 20 and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register by calling (860) 665-8700 or in person at the Adult Information Desk. 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.

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SKYPE AND FACETIME: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.This class will not be hands on. It will be a demonstration of how to set up a Skype account and how to communicate with someone via Skype and Facebook using a computer and an iPad. Register by calling (860) 665-8700.

BEYOND STRESS MANAGEMENT: BUILDING RESILIENCY: Monday, Dec.

9, 6:30 p.m. Join Ann Corcoran, career and wellness coach, for this lively workshop. You will learn how building resilience will help you to reduce stress when it occurs, and how to reduce its occurrence. You will explore many methods to lift your spirit, become stronger in mind and body and enjoy peace of mind. Register by calling (860) 665-8700.

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WONDERFUL WORLD OF MUSIC: Thursday, Dec. 26, 1:30 p.m. The young and young-at-heart are invited to hear the Sam Pasco Orchestra perform in the library’s Community Room. The audience will receive a lesson on the sounds of each musical instrument and how notes are strung together to make beautiful songs. Admission is free and no registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Newington Kiwanis.

MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “THE SAPPHIRES”: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1: p.m. Join us for this feel good movie set in 1968 that follows four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls that learn about love, friendship and war when their all-girl group, The Sapphires, entertains the U.S. troops in Vietnam.

Refreshments will be provided. Running time is 98 minutes. Pick up your free ticket at the Adult Information Desk.

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TEEN SPA NIGHT: Thursday, Dec. 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Have fun making your own bath and beauty products!

Register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN GAMING AFTERNOON: Monday, Dec. 30, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Come play on the library’s Xbox Kinect and Nintendo Wii! A variety of videogames and board games will be available. Feel free to bring your own videogames and controllers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN JEWELRY WORKSHOP: CUFF MAKING: Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Work with local jewelry artist Sue Raybine on designing and creating your own leather bracelets. Supplies will be provided. Registration is necessary as space is limited. Call (860) 665-8700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN WINTER NAIL ART: Thursday, Dec. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come give yourself a manicure with nail decals, rhinestones and stickers! Winter-inspired nail designs will be available. All supplies will be provided. Snack on hot cocoa and cookies while watching a movie (to be voted on). Registration is necessary by calling (860) 665-8700. Sponsored

FRIENDS WINE & CHEESE SOCIAL: Friday, Jan. 24, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Snow date Jan. 31) Join us for an evening in the library for wine tasting, beer tasting, great conversation, savory refreshments and a few surprises. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and will be available at the Adult Information Desk beginning in December.

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READ, RATTLE AND ROLL!: Tuesday, Dec. 10, noon. Welcome to a music and movement program for 3 and 4 year-olds featuring books that “sing” and lots of music! Call (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 4 to 5 p.m. Do you like to play chess? We will set up our program room for all who like to play chess, to come and play.

Bring a friend or find one here! Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

JR. COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. Winter is almost here!

Join us as we read “The Smallest Snowflake” by Bernadette Watts. Then we will make our own edible snowflakes.

Junior chefs in grades K-2 may sign up by calling (860) 665-8720. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PLAY FOR ALL: Saturday, Dec, 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Come join us for a special needs play group, giving parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. Co-sponsored by Newington UNICO. PLAY WITH US!: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs.

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STORIES AND ART: Tuesday, Dec. 17, noon. Come hear “Oh! What a Surprise”

by Suzanne Bloom. Then we’ll make a gift to give away or keep for your family! Children ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers may call (860) 665-8720 to register beginning Dec. 3. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COOKIE BAKE-OFF AND RECIPE SWAP: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Children, grab your apron and an adult.

Grownups, grab your apron and a child.

Pair up and bake a batch of cookies from your favorite recipe, for all to taste.

Bring several copies of your recipe so each team can bring one home. Call (860) 665-8720 to register your team beginning Dec. 4. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TALES TO TAILS: Thursday, Dec. 19, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their reading skills, or just love a good doggie cuddle, may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. Donated by Kerry Lurate, registered therapy dog trainer.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING PARTY!: Thursday, Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. (replaces Family Storytime) Bring the whole family to the library to create a gingerbread house out of graham crackers, frosting and candy. All supplies will be provided. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register beginning Dec. 5. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, Dec. 21, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their reading skills, or just love a good doggie cuddle, may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to a certified R.E.A.D. dog. Call (860) 665-8720 to register beginning Dec. 7. Donated by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts.

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The very first Stuff-a-Cruiser Drive in 2001, hosted by retired Community Services Officer John Dinardi. The annual drive has since grown to become one of the largest community service events in Newington.

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ing the store. The occasion has been called “the largest community service event in town” because so many people are involved.

Newington High School students, police and town officials help collect donations, and local restaurants send complimentary lunch to feed them throughout the day.

But loved ones who have since passed on are especially missed during the season of giving. That’s why the Newington Memorial Funeral Home at 20 Bonair Ave. offers families a Holiday Remembrance Service at 4 p.m.

The ceremony, which is open to the public, includes a candle lighting and musical program, while the names of loved ones are read aloud.

When the sun goes down Saturday evening, the lights will shine downtown. At 5 p.m. the Newington Chamber of Commerce — in conjunction with the Newington Parks and Recreation Department — will

present the Annual Tree Lighting and Carol Sing along Main Street, dubbed “Newington’s Night of Lights.”

Newington Volunteer Fire Companies will arrive in deckedout firetrucks, and the crowd’s applause will determine the favorite. They will also escort Santa Claus to the festivities.

Following tradition, the mayor flips the switch to illuminate the trees all along Main Street. Elected for a second term this year, Mayor Stephen Woods will have the honors.

“It’s a nice way to kick off the holiday season,” he said Wednesday, adding, “We try to get the message out there as best we can it’s really about helping others. There’s so many in our community and throughout the world that need help and we don’t want to lose sight of that during the holiday season.”

The annual Tree Lighting and Carol Sing will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday.

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

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NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY: The National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the National Iwo Jima Memorial. Special guest speaker will be Harry Rosenfeld, U.S. Navy veteran, USS Nevada and Iwo Jima survivor. For more information, call (860) 291-9666; web: www.

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: The Rotary Club of Newington will host its annual “Breakfast With Santa” Saturday, Dec. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s School Hall, Willard Avenue. The bountiful all-you-can-eat buffet includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bagels, fancy mini doughnuts, coffee, tea and orange juice. Only $8 for adults; $5 for KAKERY COLLECTING TOYS FOR “WE seniors and kids 3-12; kids under 3 eat ARE THE CHILDREN”: The Kakery, 1000 Main St. (Vito’s Plaza), will be col- free. The arts and crafts activity area is included in the price of admission. Chillecting toys for “We Are The Children” dren and families have an opportunity through Dec. 14. New, unwrapped toys to have a professional-quality photofor children from birth to age 12 can graph taken with Santa for only $10. be dropped off Wednesday through This event is held to benefit Newington Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 Rotary scholarships and charities.

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TOT SHABBAT AT TEMPLE SINAI: Rabbi Jeffrey Bennett will lead a Tot Shabbat Service for children age 6 and under and their families at Temple Sinai Saturday, Dec. 7, at 9:30 a.m. For information, call (860) 561-1055.

NEW ENGLAND OPEN HOUSE: The Deming-Young Farm Foundation will host a New England Open House Saturday, Dec. 7, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Thomas Deming Farmhouse, 282 Church St. Join us and experience holiday traditions from the past. Light refreshments will be served. Dress warmly as the farmhouse is not heated. No restrooms will be available.

ANNA REYNOLDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY SHOP: Anna Reynolds Elementary School PTO will hold its annual Holiday Shop Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Anna Reynolds School Cafeteria, 85 Reservoir Road. Students and families are welcome to shop from local vendors offering a variety of gifts for that special someone on their list. Proceeds from the event will be used by the PTO to support the many programs and events at the school. For more information or if you’re a vendor interested in a table at this popular event, contact PTO President Kristen Stegmaier at (860) 665-0790.

“CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT”: “Christmas by Candlelight” will be presented Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. at Church of Christ, Congregational, 1075 Main St. The church’s choirs and a professional chamber orchestra, directed

by Peter Niedmann will sing and ring a delightful assortment of carols in the candlelit sanctuary. This annual town

concert is free and open to all. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. It runs about one hour, making it perfect for families with young children to enjoy. Free admission.

COLLEGE CREDIT NIGHT AT NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL: Do you know that your students can earn college credits while they are still in high school?

Advanced Placement (AP) and UConn Early College Experience (ECE) courses are probably the two things that come to mind when answering this question.

Most parents and students, however, do not know that there are other opportunities available beside AP and ECE. For this reason, Newington High School (NHS) Counseling Department will hold a special presentation to inform students, parents, and guardians about various credit earning opportunities available at NHS. The “College Credit Night” presentation will be held on Monday, Dec, 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the NHS Auditorium. With college costs skyrocketing, NHS students and families can save time and money by taking advantage of these different high school programs. Students from grade 9 through grade 11, their parents and guardians are invited to attend this event.

SAM PASCO TO PERFORM AT JEFFERSON HOUSE: A troupe of traveling musicians led by 80-plus year old Maestro Sam Pasco will entertain the shut-ins at Newington’s Jefferson House Thursday, Dec. 12, at 2:30 p.m. This annual musical treat is sponsored by the Newington Kiwanis Club to brighten the stay of the housebound residents with oldies, Broadway musical tunes,

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HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Middlewoods of Newington Assisted Living Community, 2125 Main St., will host a Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. The fair will feature items from several local artists and vendors and will include handmade jewelry, scarves, knit items, cosmetics, handbags, baked goods and more. Community tours of Middlewoods of Newington will also be offered and a parking director will be available to assist with parking for this event. For more information, contact Lynn Tracey by email at ltracey@umh.org or by calling (860) 667-1336.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY: A Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, at noon at the Veterans Memorial in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington.

The ceremony is jointly sponsored by the Willard-Welles-Stanley DAR chapter and the May-Davis-Stotzer American Legion Post 117, and is held nationwide to honor our veterans, past, present and future. Veterans will place the wreaths for each of the armed services and POW/ MIA at the memorial with the assistance of local scouts.

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CT Safety Society toy drive to benefit Interval House

The Connecticut Safety Society has begun its annual Stuffed Animal Toy Drive to help Interval House collect new toys for needy Hartford area children for the holidays. Interval House is a non-profit organization helping victims end the cycle of domestic violence in their lives through advocacy, support groups, shelters and other services at their Hartford, Manchester and Simsbury locations.

This annual holiday toy drive runs through Dec. 12. Needy children of Interval House will receive the gift baskets. Employees from Connecticut Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA), federal OSHA’s offices in Hartford and Bridgeport, safety and health professionals from private industry, and Connecticut Safety Society have conducted the holiday toy drives for 23 years.

“This has been a challenging year financially for so many people living in the Hartford area,” explains Aaron Thompson of

CONN-OSHA, a member of the Connecticut Safety Society’s board of directors. “The Stuffed Animal Toy Drive is our way to help make the holidays happier and bring a smile to the faces of the boys and girls from Interval House families. Many of these children would not be able to enjoy holiday extras, which make holidays such a memorable time of year.”

According to Thompson, being a member of the Connecticut Safety Society is not required to donate toys. Everyone is welcome to participate by dropping off new stuffed animals from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CONN-OSHA, 38 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield.

Interval House staff will create gift baskets for distribution to the youngsters.

“We look forward to our Stuffed Animal Toy Drive every year,” he notes. “People are always great about opening their hearts and wallets and pitching in to make the holidays extra special for needy kids.”

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Humphrey Tonkin, president emeritus of the University of Hartford, and Darko Tresnjak, artistic director at Hartford Stage, spoke at a Town & County Club dinner on Nov. 20. Their talk, “From Page to Stage,” embraced a shared passion for Shakespeare. From left, Bob Fisher, Tonkin, Tresnjak, and dinner co-chair Sue Fisher.

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through a relationship breakup, divorce, thinking about divorce, already divorced? There is a Divorce Support Group that meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 at First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield. This group consists of caring compassionate people who have been exactly where you are now.

MOVING FORWARD GROUP: The Moving Forward Group meets at 6:30 p.m.

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ITALIAN FILM SERIES “UNA SERATA AL CINEMA”: The Italian Culture Center of Education (ICCE), in cooperation with the Wethersfield High School Italian National Honor Society, will host its fourth season of Italian films “Una Serata al Cinema”! The screening of the third film in the series “Mio Fratello e’ Figlio Unico” (My Brother is an Only Child) 2007, is scheduled for Friday, Dec.

6, at 7 p.m. at the Webb Elementary School in Wethersfield. This event is free and open to the public thanks to sponsors Franco Cianfaglione, agent, State Farm Insurance in cooperation with the Wethersfield Chapter of UNICO. Mio Fratello e’ Figlio Unico (My Brother is an Only Child), 2007, was directed by Daniele Luchetti and is the story of two brothers who come of age in a small Italian town in the 1960s and ‘70s.

24TH ANNUAL SANTA PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The 24th Annual Santa Pancake Breakfast to benefit Special Olympics-Wethersfield programs will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7 at the William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St. $6 admission ticket per individual (adults and children pay the same low price) includes: freshly made breakfast: Pancakes, sausages, juice, milk, coffee; festive horse drawn wagon ride with family and friends; Wethersfield Teen Theater will provide holiday cheer; “The Big Red Truck” presented by volunteer fireman and face painting, too. Visit with Santa. Purchase tickets at the door. Sponsored by the Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department.

ROCKY HILL EVENTS 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.

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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 weighins starting at 6:30 p.m. The chapter is open to all, however, program content will emphasize taking off and keeping off weight following bariatric surgery.

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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY OPEN SUNDAYS: The Wethersfield Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday afternoons. The library’s regular hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. At any time, the library may be reached on the internet at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org. You can search the catalog, use the online databases, download an audiobook, ask a reference question, or renew, reserve or request a book.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY’S MITTEN TREE RETURNS: The library will have its annual holiday Mitten Tree through Jan. 3, 2014. The library puts up a tree each year and members of the community decorate it with mittens, socks, mufflers, hats and other cold weather clothing items. The Wethersfield Social and Youth Services Department distributes the donated items to individuals and families in town. This neighbor-to-neighbor project benefits residents of any age and residents of any age can contribute.

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

“LET’S TALK MURDER” MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP: Join the final fall meeting of “Let’s Talk Murder,” a mystery book discussion series, on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. December’s title is “Cold Dish” by Craig Johnson. Johnson’s Walt Longmire mystery series is now the basis for the A&E TV series, “Longmire.” Discussion leader Marge Ruschau is a librarian and

former newspaper journalist 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 the 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.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Dec. 14 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Mitchell Leisen’s 1940 comedy/drama “Remember the Night” starring Barbara Stanwyck and Fred McMurray. Second Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE AT WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY: Join us Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “Pitch Perfect” starring Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp and Rebel Wilson. Rated PG-13 for sexual material, language and drug references. 112 minutes. Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public.

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CLUB FOR SEVENTH AND EIGHTH-GRADERS: Calling all seventh and eighth-graders! Sign up for Chewin’ on Chapters, the new middle school book club! The meeting is Thursday, Dec. 19, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the library in the Community Room. We will discuss the book “City of Orphans” by Avi. (Spoiler alert: You don’t have to finish the book to attend, but please be aware that the ending will be revealed!) Join us for a few light refreshments, a lively chat, and a lot of fun! Registration is required. This program is for seventh and eighth-graders only. Register by Dec. 12. The book discussion is limited to 10 people. You may register in person at library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or via email at library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 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. The program is an opportunity for families to visit the library with their children in a friendly and relaxed environment and meets year round. A librarian will be on hand at each session to share a short story and a song at 11 a.m. No registration is required. Children’s programs are cancelled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

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