Calendar of Events
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Friday, March 6, 2009 - 10:44am
March
2 Monday
La Leche League of Southington — A mother-to-mother breastfeeding support meeting, guided by La Leche League Leader, is scheduled for Monday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wolcott Library, 469 Bound Line Road. Pregnant or breastfeeding women and their children can come for discussion, problem-solving, and social support; snacks are served. Call Peggy (203) 879-7523 or Debby (860) 276-1298 to confirm location.
6 Friday
Comedy night — Heartstrings, affiliated with the Calvanese Foundation, is sponsoring a comedy night, featuring comedian Dave Reilly, Friday, March 6, at the Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. All proceeds will be donated to the Southington Community Center. Cost is $50 per person and includes appetizers, salad, gourmet pizza, wine, beer, dessert, coffee and tea, and cash bar. The food will be served at 7 p.m. and the comedian will perform at 9 p.m.
To purchase tickets, contact Diana Sheard at (860) 793-2765. Tickets also may be purchased at the door. Checks should be made payable to the Calvanese Foundation.
YMCA Strong Kids breakfast — The Southington Community YMCA, 29 High St., has scheduled its Strong Kids Campaign Annual Kick-Off Breakfast for Friday, March 6, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The Y’s Strong Kids Campaign provides YMCA programs and membership to those in the community who cannot afford it. This year the money raised through the Strong Kids Campaign will help hundreds of children in the community through: YMCA Outreach Program, YMCA Teen Center and programs, YMCA Camp Sloper and YMCA Child Care scholarships, and financial assistance for Y programs and membership. The 2009 Strong Kids chairwoman is Cyndi Simms and the Blakeslee chairs are Tony and Chelsea Michaud.
For more information or to register for the breakfast, contact Donna Ayer at (860) 426-9510 or e-mail dayer@southington-cheshireymca.org.
Surround sound musical experience — “Temptation,” a surround sound musical experience, featuring a night of brass, dance and special effects and sponsored by the Southington High School music department and the Band Backers, has been scheduled for Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the Southington High School auditorium, 720 Pleasant St. Tickets cost $9 for adults, $7 for children and seniors. For more information, call the SHS music department at (860) 628-3229, ext. 250.
Pasta fagioli special — Saint Thomas Home-School Association is sponsoring a “Pasta Fagioli” special, Fridays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria, 133 Bristol St., Southington. Chef David DiBenedetto, former chef and owner of DiBenedetto’s Restaurant in Plainville, will prepare the meal. The cost is $6 per person for salad, Italian bread, “all-you-can-eat” pasta fagioli and beverage. This event is open to the public and proceeds benefit St. Thomas School.
7 Saturday
Arc Dinner Dance fundraiser — The Arc of Southington, an advocacy organization and service provider for people with intellectual, cognitive and developmental disabilities, will hold its 17th annual Dinner Dance fundraising event, Saturday, March 7, from 7 p.m. to midnight, at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. Tickets cost $60 per person and include a cheese table during cocktail hour, a family style dinner of salad, pasta, chicken and beef dishes, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, dessert, coffee, open bar and disc jockey Gary Racine of Ultimate Entertainment Professional Disc Jockeys. A silent auction and raffle will be held and all proceeds from the event benefit The Arc of Southington Social Services and Advocacy Program. For more information or tickets, call (860) 628-9220, ext. 100.
Kiddie Carnival — The Southington High School Key Club is sponsoring a Kiddie Carnival, Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the high school cafeteria, 720 Pleasant St. Admission is one canned good per family. Tickets for games will be sold for 25 cents each. Each game costs approximately 2 to 4 tickets each.
YMCA luncheon — The YMCA is hosting the 6th Annual Sloper Scholarship luncheon, sponsored by the Sloper Alumni Association, Saturday, March 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Fire Place Restaurant, 44 Center St., in downtown Southington. All proceeds will be donated to camp scholarships for YMCA Camp Sloper as part of the Y’s Strong Kids Campaign. Lunch costs $20 per person and includes all-you-can-eat gourmet wood fired pizza and beverages. Tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting Mark Pooler at (860) 621-8194, extension 304, or e-mail mpooler@southington-cheshireymca.org.
Surround sound musical experience — “Temptation,” a surround sound musical experience, featuring a night of brass, dance and special effects and sponsored by the Southington High School music department and the Band Backers, has been scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the Southington High School auditorium, 720 Pleasant St. Tickets cost $9 for adults, $7 for children and seniors. For more information, call the SHS music department at (860) 628-3229, ext. 250.
Writers workshop meeting — The next meeting of the Writers Workshop, sponsored by the Southington Arts Council, will be held Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. at Artspace, located in the lower level of the Southington Historical Society and Museum, 239 Main St. For more information, call (860) 621-2787.
8 Sunday
Pancake breakfast — The Southington Volunteer Engine Company #1 is hosting the 5th Annual Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 8, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $4 for children aged 4 to 11, and children under 3 are free. Breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, orange and apple juice, and coffee and tea. To purchase tickets call Brian at (860) 378-0191, or contact any Company #1 member.
Pasta dinner — Southington Venture Crew 1669 has scheduled a Pasta Dinner, Sunday, March 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Southington Elks Lodge, 114 Main St. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 for children under 10 years old and include pasta, meatballs, bread, salad, dessert and a drink. Venture Crew 1669 is a newly formed youth group that focuses on leadership, community service and high adventure activities. Proceeds from the supper will support these activities. A portion of the profits will be donated to the National Parks Conservation Association. Tickets can be purchased from any Venture Crew member, at the Elks Club, or at the door. For more information about the Venture Crew, visit www.venture1669.com.
St. Patrick’s Breakfast — The Sons of the American Legion 72, 66 Main St., Southington, will host a St. Patrick’s Breakfast, Sunday, March 8, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The breakfast includes eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash, home fries, toast, coffee and juice. Donation is $6 per person. For more information, call (860) 621-4243.
10 Tuesday
Irish performer at library — Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the the main level café area of the Southington Library, 255 Main St., Tom Callinan presents A Little Bit of Erin, Irish and Irish-American songs, tales, and tunes from here and there - then and now, a “Telling Passages” performance of Irish tunes and folklore for the entire family. Callinan draws on his ethnic heritage, two summers in Ireland, and over 25 years as a performing member with the Irish band The Morgans. This is a participatory program of diverse songs. Registration is suggested. For more information and to register, visit the online calendar at www.southingtonlibrary.org or call (860) 628-0947, ext 5.
Casino bus trip — The Stanley Seniors is sponsoring a bus trip to the Mohegan Sun Casino, Tuesday, March 10, from the Stanley Tools parking lot at 8 a.m. The bus will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Cost is $21 per person. There is assigned seating. For more information and to reserve a seat, contact Joan Bryant at (860) 793-4990.
11 Wednesday
Card making family workshop — The Southington Arts and Crafts Association is sponsoring the following spring program, which will be held at the Orchards Community Room, 34 Hobart St., Southington, Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m.: Card Making Family Workshop by Diane Sperry. Complete greeting cards for friends and family. Workshop and supplies provided for free by Southington Arts and Crafts Association. Registration is required by calling Diane at (860) 793-9501 or Deesper@aol.com.
Coping with stress — Coping with Stress is a free seminar being offered at Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Southington, on the following Wednesdays, from 7 to 8 p.m.: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 and 15. Focus will be on the impact of continuous stress on the body and participants will be given tools to manage their stress. The group is being led by Patricia Dickinson, a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified Gestalt therapist. Space is limited. For more information or reservations, call (860) 628-6996 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.
12Thursday
Breakfast Club — The Breakfast Club at the First Congregational Church of Southington, 37 Main St., across from the Town Green, meets on the second Thursday, September through June, from 8 to 9 a.m. in Memorial Hall. A complete breakfast is only $1, and the public is always welcome. The March 12 meeting will feature retired United Methodist minister Ralph Lord Roy, of Southington, who will share some of his experiences as a civil rights activist and personal recollections of Dr. Martin Luther King. Adequate parking is available in the municipal parking lot.
13Friday
Outreach career workshop — Representatives from Central Connecticut State University’s Career Services Department will present free outreach career workshops at the Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Patricia Deloy, director of CCSU Career Services will present Job Searching and Effective Interviewing, Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. Participants will learn about the employment interview process, the types of questions asked, and tips to help interview with confidence. Workshops are approximately one hour in length and registration is required. Contact the Southington Library reference department at (860) 628-0947, ext. 5 to register or visit the Web site www.southingtonlibrary.org and click on the calendar.
Pasta fagioli special — Saint Thomas Home-School Association is sponsoring a “Pasta Fagioli” special, Fridays, March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria, 133 Bristol St., Southington. Chef David DiBenedetto, former chef and owner of DiBenedetto’s Restaurant in Plainville, will prepare the meal. The cost is $6 per person for salad, Italian bread, “all-you-can-eat” pasta fagioli and beverage. This event is open to the public and proceeds benefit St. Thomas School.
14 Saturday
Mill Foundation for Kids dinner — The Mill Foundation for Kids, a community-based, charitable organization, has scheduled its 3rd annual fundraiser dinner, Saturday, March 14 from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., in Southington. ‘Shamrockin’ for Kid’s will be a St. Patrick’s Day themed dinner dance and will include raffles and an auction to raise funds to help children while in the hospital. The cost is $75 per person and includes dinner, open bar and dancing. Sponsorships for the dance are also available. The mission of the Mill Foundation for Kids, Inc. is to ease the burden of children dealing with illnesses by providing toys and other gifts to pediatric facilities for the use of children recovering from illnesses, as well as donating funds towards research aimed at eliminating pediatric illnesses. For tickets or event information, call Jill Burleigh at (860) 628-8745 or Laurie Faye at (860) 620-9232 or visit the Web site www.millfoundation.org. Bring a new toy to help fill the foundation’s toy closet and earn free raffle tickets.
Band Backers tag sale — The Southington Band Backers are sponsoring an Indoor Tag Sale, Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Southington High School cafeteria, 720 Pleasant St. Admission is $2. Antiques, collectibles, sporting goods, housewares, giftware, toys, games, electronics and other items will be available. The proceeds from the sale will go to Southington High School Marching Band members to help fund band trips, uniforms and other expenses.
15 Sunday
Gershwin performance — Pianist and showman Paul Bisaccia is scheduled to perform at the First Congregational Church of Southington, 37 Main St., Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. Although specializing in the music of George Gershwin, his performance repertoire and musical interests are wide ranging. Tickets cost $15 per person or $25 for a family of three or more. For ticket information, contact the church office at (860) 628-6958.
Gluten-Free Pot Luck Dinner — The Central Connecticut Celiac Support Group will sponsor a St. Paddy’s Day Gluten-Free Pot Luck Dinner, at Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St. in Southington, Sunday, March 15, at 1 p.m. This event is open to the public. Participants should bring a gluten-free dish to share. Cost is free to members, $5 for non-members and $2 for children. For additional information and to register, call Ann Malafronte at (860) 378-2852 or Carm Kimmel at (860) 426-1980.
16 Monday
Lifelong Learning Association — The Lifelong Learning Association schedules a variety of speakers at its monthly Timely Topics sessions, held at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of most months at Tunxis Community College, located at the intersection of routes 6 and 177 in Farmington. March 16, Gilbert Traverso, Bristol Technical Education Center administrator is the scheduled speaker. Admission to the monthly events is $3 for guests and non-members or a yearly membership for $15.
For more information or to join, contact Gordon Chabot Sr. at (860) 621-6046 or Harold Adrion at (860) 673-6883 or by mail at P.O. Box 142, Avon, CT 06001.
Shamrock Dancers — Monday, March 16 at 4:40 p.m., in the main level café area of the Southington Library, 255 Main St., the Children's Department will present the Shamrock Dancers performing Irish dancing in native costumes. In-person registration is required at the Children’s Service desk. For more information, visit the online calendar at www.southingtonlibrary.org or call (860) 628-0947, ext 5.
19 Thursday
Spring High Tea — Barnes Museum, 85 N. Main St., Southington, will host the Ode to Spring High Tea, Thursday, March 19, at 3:30 p.m., the day before the first day of spring. Tickets cost $20 and must be reserved in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. Ladies are encouraged to wear beautiful or outrageous bonnets. Seating is limited.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call (860) 628-5426.
20 Friday
Play at Peace Café — “Twelve Angry…Jurors,” a play by Sherman L. Sergel, adapted from the television show by Reginald Rose, will be performed in the Peace Café at First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., Southington, Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, and Thursday through Saturday, March 26 to 28, at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee performance, Sunday, March 22. Tickets cost $10 and can be reserved by calling (860) 628-6958 or (203) 631-0559.
Italian ice giveaway — Rita’s 17th Annual First Day of Spring Italian Ice Giveaway is scheduled for Friday, March 20, from noon until 10 p.m at the 279 Queen St. location in Southington. Each guest will receive a complimentary 10 ounce cup of Rita’s Italian Ice to celebrate the first day of spring. This giveaway will take place at all Rita’s locations.
Pasta fagioli special — Saint Thomas Home-School Association is sponsoring a “Pasta Fagioli” special, Fridays, March 20, 27 and April 3, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria, 133 Bristol St., Southington. Chef David DiBenedetto, former chef and owner of DiBenedetto’s Restaurant in Plainville, will prepare the meal. The cost is $6 per person for salad, Italian bread, “all-you-can-eat” pasta fagioli and beverage. This event is open to the public and proceeds benefit St. Thomas School.
21 Saturday
Play at Peace Café — “Twelve Angry…Jurors,” a play by Sherman L. Sergel, adapted from the television show by Reginald Rose, will be performed in the Peace Café at First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., Southington, Saturday, March 21, and Thursday through Saturday, March 26 to 28, at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee performance, Sunday, March 22. Tickets cost $10 and can be reserved by calling (860) 628-6958 or (203) 631-0559.
Bluegrass concert — A bluegrass concert, featuring the music of "Crossover," will be held at First Baptist Church of Southington, 581 Meriden Ave., Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $7 per person or $20 per family, including light refreshments, and may be purchased through the church office or at the door. For more information about the concert, call the church office at (860) 628-8121 or visit the Web site www.fbcsouth.net. To learn more about the band, visit www.crossover.i8.com.
22 Sunday
Play at Peace Café — “Twelve Angry…Jurors,” a play by Sherman L. Sergel, adapted from the television show by Reginald Rose, will be performed in the Peace Café at First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., Southington, Thursday through Saturday, March 26 to 28, at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee performance, Sunday, March 22. Tickets cost $10 and can be reserved by calling (860) 628-6958 or (203) 631-0559.
Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast — Isabella Assembly 122 of the Knights of Columbus in Southington will host its Annual Spring Pancake Breakfast Buffet, Sunday, March 22, from 7 to 11:30 a.m. at The Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. Tickets cost $6 per person and children age 5 and under are free. Proceeds will help local Catholic schools, Saint Dominic, Saint Thomas and Saint Paul’s High School, in their efforts to provide assistance to students whose families find themselves in economically disadvantaged circumstances. To purchase tickets, call George Roberge at (860) 621-5065.
25 Wednesday
Oil painting demonstration — The Southington Arts and Crafts Association is sponsoring the following spring program, which will be held at the Orchards Community Room, 34 Hobart St., Southington, Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m.: Oil Painting Demonstration by Jim Grabowski, award winning painter well-known for his use of bold colors and expansive canvas. This follows a 6:30 p.m. members meeting. For more information call (860) 793-9929.
26 Thursday
Play at Peace Café — “Twelve Angry…Jurors,” a play by Sherman L. Sergel, adapted from the television show by Reginald Rose, will be performed in the Peace Café at First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., Southington, Thursday through Saturday, March 26 to 28, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and can be reserved by calling (860) 628-6958 or (203) 631-0559.
Artist reception at library — Children of all ages, adults, and families of Southington are the March Artists of the Month at the Southington Library. The public responded with over 80 pieces of artwork to express their creativity using varied art medium creating personal works of art for the community to enjoy at The Gallery at the library, 255 Main St. The communty is invited to the “Express Yourself” reception, Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. in the lower level program room. Light refreshments will be provided. Co-sponsors of the “Express Yourself” through ART at the Library project are Southington Arts and Crafts Association and the Southington Library.
For more information, contact Jeanne Chmielewski, library publicist, at (860) 628-0947, ext. 113.
27 Friday
Play at Peace Café — “Twelve Angry…Jurors,” a play by Sherman L. Sergel, adapted from the television show by Reginald Rose, will be performed in the Peace Café at First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., Southington, Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and can be reserved by calling (860) 628-6958 or (203) 631-0559.
Outreach career workshop — Representatives from Central Connecticut State University’s Career Services Department will present free outreach career workshops at the Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Linda Sershen, assistant director of CCSU Career Services will present Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter, Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m. Participants will learn how to write an effective cover letter and how to successfully present experience and qualifications to potential employers with key points that should be covered in every resume. Workshops are approximately one hour in length and registration is required. Contact the Southington Library reference department at (860) 628-0947, ext. 5 to register or visit the Web site www.southingtonlibrary.org and click on the calendar.
Pasta fagioli special — Saint Thomas Home-School Association is sponsoring a “Pasta Fagioli” special, Fridays, March 27 and April 3, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria, 133 Bristol St., Southington. Chef David DiBenedetto, former chef and owner of DiBenedetto’s Restaurant in Plainville, will prepare the meal. The cost is $6 per person for salad, Italian bread, “all-you-can-eat” pasta fagioli and beverage. This event is open to the public and proceeds benefit St. Thomas School.
28 Saturday
Spring Fling — The Thalberg Spring Fling will be held Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at 145 Dunham Road, Southington. More than 40 vendors will be showcasing their products. The event will include a full lunch menu and drawings, including one for a Stop & Shop gift card worth $100. Admission is $1, and includes a drawing ticket. An additional ticket can be earned by bringing a donation for Bread for Life.
Play at Peace Café — “Twelve Angry…Jurors,” a play by Sherman L. Sergel, adapted from the television show by Reginald Rose, will be performed in the Peace Café at First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., Southington, Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and can be reserved by calling (860) 628-6958 or (203) 631-0559.
Irish program at library — Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. in the Level program room of the Southington Library, 255 Main St., Bob Larkin, of the Connecticut Irish American Historical Society, will present the story behind the 9th Irish Regiment of Connecticut, who trained in New Haven before going south to join other Union regiments. The 9th Regiment and the organization of Irish groups banded together to raise the funds and design the first Connecticut monument in Vicksburg, a National Military Park. The hand etchings on the monument were done by Stacy Mathieu of Mathieu Monuments of Southington. Registration is suggested. For more information and to register, visit the online calendar at www.southingtonlibrary.org or call (860) 628-0947, ext 5.
30 Monday
Friendly’s fundraiser — The Journey to Adulthood youth group of St. Paul’s Church in Southington will be having a Friendly’s fundraiser, Monday, March 30, from 5 to 8 p.m, at the 408 Queen St. location. This event will support the youth group’s upcoming pilgrimage, which is planned for the Central American country of Belize. Any order, ranging from dinner to ice cream, will help support the youth group. There will be a raffle and clowns to entertain the youngest patrons. For more information about the J2A youth group, call the church office at (860) 628-8486.
Outreach career workshop — Representatives from Central Connecticut State University’s Career Services Department will present free outreach career workshops at the Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Patricia Deloy, director of CCSU Career Services will present Job Searching and Effective Interviewing, Monday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn about the employment interview process, the types of questions asked, and tips to help interview with confidence. Workshops are approximately one hour in length and registration is required. Contact the Southington Library reference department at (860) 628-0947, ext. 5 to register or visit the Web site www.southingtonlibrary.org and click on the calendar.
April
1Wednesday
Relay for Life meeting — The Southington Relay for Life committee will meet at the Southington High School library, 720 Pleasant St., Wednesday, April 1. Committee meeting begins at 6 p.m. and team captain meetings start at 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed to make this year’s event a success. Relay for Life is an annual 24-hour walkathon to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
For more information, contact tri-chairs Mary DeCroce at (860) 621-6143, Joyce McAloon at (860) 276-0255, or Rosemary Champagne at (860) 621-8328 or (860) 621-0901, or Kristen Alldredge of the American Cancer Society at (203) 563-0738 or visit www.relayforlife.org/southingtonct.
3 Friday
Pasta fagioli special — Saint Thomas Home-School Association is sponsoring a “Pasta Fagioli” special, Friday, April 3, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria, 133 Bristol St., Southington. Chef David DiBenedetto, former chef and owner of DiBenedetto’s Restaurant in Plainville, will prepare the meal. The cost is $6 per person for salad, Italian bread, “all-you-can-eat” pasta fagioli and beverage. This event is open to the public and proceeds benefit St. Thomas School.
6 Monday
Outreach career workshop — Representatives from Central Connecticut State University’s Career Services Department will present free outreach career workshops at the Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Linda Sershen, assistant director of CCSU Career Services will present Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter, Monday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to write an effective cover letter and how to successfully present experience and qualifications to potential employers with key points that should be covered in every resume. Workshops are approximately one hour in length and registration is required. Contact the Southington Library reference department at (860) 628-0947, ext. 5 to register or visit the Web site www.southingtonlibrary.org and click on the calendar.
14 Tuesday
When I’m in Charge — Southington Youth Services, 93 Main St., has scheduled a Red Cross program for 4th- and 5th-grade students called "When I'm in Charge,” Tuesday, April 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Presented by Terri Benoit, this program covers how to be safe and responsible when students are at home on their own. The program will be held at the Youth Services office and the cost is $10 per student paid in advance. For more information and to register contact Youth Services at (860) 276-6281.
20 Monday
Lifelong Learning Association — The Lifelong Learning Association schedules a variety of speakers at its monthly Timely Topics sessions, held at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of most months at Tunxis Community College, located at the intersection of routes 6 and 177 in Farmington. April 20, Tom LaPorte will present Early Bristol Photography. Admission to the monthly events is $3 for guests and non-members or a yearly membership for $15.
For more information or to join, contact Gordon Chabot Sr. at (860) 621-6046 or Harold Adrion at (860) 673-6883 or by mail at P.O. Box 142, Avon, CT 06001.
25 Saturday
Medication disposal program — The Southington Water Department, in conjunction with local volunteers, will be hosting a free medication disposal program for town residents, Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the SWD Headquarters, 605 West Queen St., Southington. This free event is an opportunity to clean out medicine cabinets and bring all expired and unwanted medication for proper disposal, including prescription, vitamins, over-the-counter and veterinary. All medicine will be disposed of properly by incineration and no medicine will be reused or resold. Also, thermometers, needles or medical waste of any type will not be accepted.
All medicines returned should be in the original bottle with the name and address of the patient crossed off with a permanent marker, which will be available at the event. Leave the name of the medication visible for the pharmacist's review. A law enforcement officer will be in attendance per state and federal laws. Participants will be asked a few general questions, such as town of residence and why the medication is no longer wanted; no personal information will be requested.
For more information, contact Tom West, superintendent of the SWD or Water Commissioner John C. Dobbins at (860) 628-5593.
29Wednesday
Relay for Life meeting — The Southington Relay for Life committee will meet at the Southington High School library, 720 Pleasant St., Wednesday, April 29. Committee meeting begins at 6 p.m. and team captain meetings start at 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed to make this year’s event a success. Relay for Life is an annual 24-hour walkathon to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
For more information, contact tri-chairs Mary DeCroce at (860) 621-6143, Joyce McAloon at (860) 276-0255, or Rosemary Champagne at (860) 621-8328 or (860) 621-0901, or Kristen Alldredge of the American Cancer Society at (203) 563-0738 or visit www.relayforlife.org/southingtonct.
