Calendar of Events
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Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 9:02am
March
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 — St. 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.
Elks awards dinner — The Southington Elks Lodge 1669, 114 Main St., will host its annual awards dinner to honor outstanding citizens who have contributed to the community and lodge, Saturday, March 21. The event begins with social hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person and are available for purchase at the lodge Tap Room everyday from 4 to 8 p.m. This year’s award recipients are: Sharyn Pliska, Elk of the Year; Kimberley Weaver, Officer of the Year; Joe Angelillo, PER, Citizen of the Year; Denise Roy and Cindy Voorhees, Grand Exalted Ruler Special Commendation for Outstanding Service. For more information, call the lodge at (860) 628-6682.
Outback fundraiser deadline — The Southington High School Robotics Team 195 is sponsoring a fundraiser at the Outback Steakhouse, 817 Queen St., Southington, Saturday, April 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, including tax and gratuity, and includes a 6-ounce sirloin plus 5-ounce chicken breast, garlic mashed potatoes, caesar or ranch salad, honey wheat bread, soft drinks, and coffee or tea. The event is open to the public and 100 percent of all proceeds benefit the Robotics Team.
Tickets are limited to 200 guests. Deadline date to reserve tickets is March 21. To purchase tickets, contact Donna Gehrken at (860) 621-8812 or Sandra Brino at (860) 621-4319.
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.
Briarwood open house — Briarwood College, 2279 Mt. Vernon Road, Southington, is hosting an open house, Sunday, March 22, at 10 a.m., and includes an overview of the academic programs, services and campus life; campus tours; an opportunity to meet with academic program directors and student life staff; and admission and financial aid information. For more information or to register for the open house, call (860) 628-4751, ext. 120, or 1-800-952-2444.
Children’s entertainment — The Southington Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a free children’s entertainment program, Sunday, March 22, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Derynoski Elementary School, 240 Main St., in the auditorium. The program will feature comedy magician and former clown, Chick Kelman, and ventriloquist Larry Novia with his puppets, Howie, Rose and Sal Minella. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 276-6219.
23 Monday
Keeping children safe program — The Southington Drug Task Force is sponsoring a program entitled “Risky Behaviors,” Monday, March 23, at 7 p.m., at DePaolo Middle School, 385 Pleasant St., for parents and students. Superintendant Joseph Erardi, Southington High School Principal Kathleen McGrath and the Southington Police Department's Sgt. Lowell DePalma will present programs on keeping children safe. For students in 5th through 7th-grade, a video presentation about substance abuse and bullying “Behind the Faces” will be shown. There will be character activities for students in kindergarten through 4th-grade by the Southington YMCA. Babysitting is available by appointment. Call (860) 276-6281 to register.
Refreshments will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria and there will be information and activity booths. For more information, contact Trish Kenefick at (860) 621-3260, ext. 274 or tkenefick@southingtonschools.org or Youth Services at (860) 276-6281.
Apple Valley Quilters meeting — The Apple Valley Quilters will meet Monday, March 23, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Hatton Elementary School, 50 Spring Lake Road, Southington. The group will make pillowcases for the Hole in the Wall camps. This event is open to the public and participants should bring fabric, rulers and machines. The meeting will not be held if school is cancelled.
24 Tuesday
Genealogy group — The Southington Genealogical Society is scheduled to meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., in the community room of the Southington Police Department, 69 Lazy Lane. There is no admission charge, no obligation to become a member, and no reservations are necessary. Ample parking is available and refreshments will be served.
Orchard Valley Garden Club meeting — The Orchard Valley Garden Club of Southington will meet Tuesday, March 24, at 10 a.m., at the Southington Public Library, 255 Main St., lower level. Program speaker will be Nancy Debrule-Clemente of Natureworks in Northford. Her program focuses on garden design, installation and maintenance. Business meeting will follow. New members and guests are welcome. For reservations call Uta Zickfeld at (860) 621-2825 or e-mail gardenclubmembers@att.net.
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 community 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.
Pasta dinner benefit — Holy Trinity Church, 200 Summer St., Plantsville, will hold a pasta dinner Thursday, March 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., in the church hall to benefit the Southington Relay for Life. The cost is $7 and includes pasta, homemade meatballs, salad, bread and butter, dessert, and coffee or soda. Prize drawings will also be held, with survivors participating in a special prize drawing. Call (860) 621-1778 for reservations or purchase tickets at the door. Takeout dinners will be available. Survivors are asked to register at this number also to help with planning the survivor events.
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 — St. 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.
Memorial blood drive — The Aidan Stewart Memorial Blood Drive will be held Friday, March 27, from 11:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville. The drive has been established by Kevin and Kimberly (Romajas) Stewart in memory of their son to promote awareness of the importance of blood donation throughout the community. An Italian dinner will be served to those who donate. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE, or visit the Web site www.givelife.org.
Parents 4 A Change meeting — Parents 4 A Change, a support group for families with a child abusing opiates, will meet Friday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m., at Derynoski Elementary School’s cafeteria, 240 Main St., Southington. The meeting is open to the public and will include an hour of guest speakers, followed by one to two hours of mix and mingle social time. Refreshments are provided. For more information, call (860) 621-1682 or e-mail parents4achange@yahoo.com.
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.
Historical Society lecture — A free lecture entitled “Made for Manufacturing: Atwater Industrial Site, 1767-2009,” will be held Saturday, March 28, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Southington Historical Society, 239 Main St. The lecture is open to the public and will be given by Fern Wildman-Schrier, a Southington resident and an industrial archaeologist/preservationist for Historical Technologies, West Suffield. Southington was an important manufacturing center in the 19th century due to a combination of geology, geography, Yankee ingenuity and luck. But one significant section, the Atwater Industrial Site, has been the site of continuous industry for 242 years. The reasons that this site is “made for manufacturing,” will be explored.
Gently used item swap — The Relief Society Organization for the Southington Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 750 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, is sponsoring a community service project. Members of the church are gathering gently used items, such as clothing, household goods, baby items, toys, books, durable and non-upholstered furniture, and collectables, for a non-monetary exchange of items on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are no previews and no holding; items must be taken during the four-hour time period. After 1 p.m., the items will be donated to Goodwill or the Salvation Army.
For more information, e-mail Emily Tynan at emilyt@cox.net.
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.
Unico Italian dinner — The Unico Club of Southington will hold its semi-annual Italian dinner Monday, March 30 at the Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., Southington, starting at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will be served family style and consist of pasta fasulo, antipasto, ziti and meatballs, suffrite, chicken parmesan, salad and roasted potatoes. Wine will be served with the meal. Cost is $25 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Mike Fasulo at (860) 276-9787, Joe LaPorte at (860) 628-2227 or any Unico member.
31 Tuesday
Friendly’s fundraiser — The American Legion Baseball Fundraising Dinner will be held Tuesday, March 31, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Friendly’s Restaurant, 408 Queen St., Southington. Proceeds will benefit Kiltonic Legion Baseball.
Southington Reads event — Carlos Eire, author of the book “Waiting for Snow in Havana” is scheduled to give a free lecture at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville, Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. This Southington Reads event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Southington Library and Museum, Calvanese Foundation, Friends of the Southington Library and the Aqua Turf Club. Copies of the book are available for loan at the information desk.
To reserve a seat, call the library’s reference department at (860) 628-0947 ext. 5, 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.
Mothers of Multiples meeting — The Greater Bristol Mothers of Multiples, a support group for moms with twins, triplets orhigher order multiples, will hold the next monthly meeting Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m., at St. John's Episcopal Church, 851 Stafford Ave., Bristol.Those who are expecting multiples, or already have them, are welcome. For more information, contact Membership CoordinatorTracey Gabree at (860) 628-9199, or visit the Web site www.bristolmoms.org.
Newcomers and Neighbors Club — The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Southington is a women's social club open to both new and lifelong residents of Southington. Monthly events include Ladies Night Out, Moms and Tots Playgroup, Couples Social, and Book Club. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m., in the all-purpose room at the Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave. The guest speaker will be Barbara Steele, an advanced Reiki practitioner and the owner of Good Vibrations of Southington. Reiki is described as a safe, gentle, non-invasive form of hands-on healing. Contact Amy at (860) 621-6547, or Southington_Newcomers@yahoo.com for more information.
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.
Breakfast and discussion at library — On Friday, April 3, at 10 a.m., a light breakfast and a discussion entitled “The Importance of Volunteering and Keeping Active in the Community” will be offered at the Southington Library, 255 Main St. Presenters are Dawn Leger, director of community resources and volunteers, Central Connecticut Senior Health Services, and Michele Korby-Gale, activities director at The Orchards.
For more information and to register, call (860) 628-0947.
4 Saturday
Annual Glass Show And Sale — The Nutmeg Depression Glass Club will present its annual Glass Show and Sale at Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St., Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dealers from New England and New York will display their glass, starting with the depression era through the present time, for view and sale to the public. Companies such as Cambridge, Heisey, Duncan & Miller, Fenton, Fostoria and depression patterns from Adam to Windsor will be on display. There will also be a free glass identification booth. Appraisals will not be provided. Admission is $6 or $5 with this announcement. Food will be available. The proceeds from the cafeteria will benefit the Southington High School Café club.
For more information, call Tony Bosse, club president, at (203) 723-2298.
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.
La Leche League meeting — A mother-to-mother breastfeeding support meeting, guided by La Leche League Leader, is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 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.
9 Thursday
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. Adequate parking is available in the municipal parking lot.
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.
American Legion — The American Legion Kiltonic Post 72, 64 Main St., Southington, is scheduled to meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the upper lounge of the Post Home just off the Town Green. Members and veterans who would like to be members are welcome to come to a meeting and become familiar with the good work the American Legion is doing for and in the community, for God and country, and for those who have served the country and are presently in need of help.
15 Wednesday
Meatloaf dinner — Holy Trinity Church, 200 Summer St., Plantsville, will be hosting a meatloaf dinner with all the fixings on Wednesday, April 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. Tickets are $9. For reservations call (860) 628-0736. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door.
19 Sunday
Mohegan Sun casino trip — The Southington Red Men Wonx Tribe 28 is sponsoring a bus trip to the Mohegan Sun casino, Sunday, April 19. Bus departs from Riccio Way in downtown Southington at 1 p.m. and will leave the casino at 7:30 p.m. to return at 8:45 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, including bus, food voucher and gaming voucher. Net proceeds benefit the Red Men Scholarship Fund. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (860) 628-7534 or (860) 628-7535 or contact any member.
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.
American Legion Auxiliary — The American Legion Auxiliary Kiltonic Unit 72, Southington, meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call Rachel Wache, president, at (860) 621-0890.
21 Tuesday
Nutmeg Depression Glass Club — The Nutmeg Depression Glass Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 96 Main St., Southington. Guests and those interested in becoming new members are welcome. For more information, call Tony Bosse, club president, at (203) 723-2298.
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.
28 Tuesday
Genealogy group — The Southington Genealogical Society is scheduled to meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., in the community room of the Southington Police Department, 69 Lazy Lane. There is no admission charge, no obligation to become a member, and no reservations are necessary. Ample parking is available and refreshments will be served.
29 Wednesday
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.
May
15 Friday
Arc golf tournament — A golf tournament to benefit The Arc of Southington’s Recreation Department will be held Friday, May 15, at 9 a.m., at Hawk’s Landing Country Club, Pattonwood Drive, Southington. The rain date is Friday, June 12. Cost is $130 per person, including shotgun start, greens fees, cart, lunch and dinner. Tickets for the dinner only, which starts at 4 p.m., may be purchase for $50.
For more information, or to register or make a donation, contact Judy Roberge at (860) 628-9220, ext. 120, Sandy Brown at (860) 276-5580 or Maureen Jahne at (860) 628-8455.
