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VOLUME 136, NO. 38 Thursday, September 23, 2021
Crafted from the finest local ingredients since 1885 1406 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 860-289-6468 editor@ehgazette.com website: ehgazette.com
7th annual Believe 208 Rising up from social media,
run kicks off Sunday new breed of GOP seeks change
Sunday, Sept. 26 the annual tion and training and resources Pat Harmon and Esther Clarke
Believe 208 5K Run for the to those in need. Online regis- By Bill Doak declining to seek re-election,
Bravest and Finest will take tration at East Hartford may not know five of the six GOP candidates
place from the Knights of https://bit.ly/3CACfFj. the Republicans on the ballot are new this year.
Columbus Hall at 1831 Main St. Registration is $35. Online November 2, but if they are on Matthew “Matt” Lauf, 33, is
The run is held anually in registration ends Friday, Sept. Facebook and other social one. The Town Council hopeful
memory of former East 24 but in-person registration media they will recognize the was registered as an unaffiliat-
Hartford Police Officer Paul will be available on race day. names and issues they share: ed voter until recently. Lauf, a
Buchanan. "Believe 208" works Officer Paul Buchanan Public safety, development and father of two, is already giving
to provide mental health struggled with depression and a work ethic that brought them his family something he never
resources, training and infor- died by suicide in 2013. The from many backgrounds to had growing up: A father.
mation to first responders who race is held in conjunction with arrive at a shared outlook that Adopted and raised by his
face unique challenges to their the CT Alliance to Benefit Law enough is enough. grandparents, the former
well-being on and off the job. Enforcement (CABLE). Owing to incumbent EHHS student moved to
Proceeds help fund educa- Republican Town Councilors Florida after 9th grade in East
Hartford, then returned after
PENNEY CLASS OF 1971 TOURS EHHS graduation from Flager Palm
Coast High School. Town Council hopeful Matt Lauf
He returned on a mission.
raise my family.”
“I care about my family and
Dean Chamberland, 45, is
my town,” he related in
familiar to many who partici-
between repair calls for an
pate in the East Hartford
overhead door company. “I
Crime Watch facebook page. He
want the best for East Hartford
helped organize a community
because I want to live here and
meeting with the mayor and
town police at East Hartford
See GOP HOPEFULS, pg. 6
PAYING NO ATTENTION TO THE HORNET BACKDROP in the former Media Center of George Penney High School
members of the PHS Class of 1971 had a great time returning to the hallowed hallways of their alma mater
as part of their 50th year class reunion September 17. The Black Knights remarked at the modernization and
additions to the school, admired the athletic fields and complex, located favorite hangouts and old class-
rooms and rediscovered their glory days back on Forbes Street, East Hartford. Candidate John Pereira Candidate Dean Chamberland
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AROUND TOWN
State to load extra funds onto SNAP EBT cards Sunday MCC health
The CT Dept. of Social
Services, and state Dept. of
approximately 82,400 children
who do not receive services
info session
Education, announced $75.2 from the Department of Social Manchester Community
million in special food assis- Services is expected to be College will offer a free infor-
tance benefits of $375 per child announced in October. mation session on Wednesday,
will be distributed Sunday, The state Dept. of Social Sept. 29, from 4 to 5 p.m., in the
Sept. 26 to the families of near- Services will issue the benefits Learning Resource Center,
ly 200,700 schoolchildren. to households of 200,700 chil- room B125 for individuals
This is the first distribution dren currently enrolled in interested in the college’s
of food benefits to approxi- SNAP, Temporary Family Occupational Therapy
mately 283,100 schoolchildren Assistance (TFA), or HUSKY Assistant program.
through the federal Summer Health/Medicaid who also are The program combines
Pandemic EBT: Children in receiving free and reduced coursework with a four-month
School program. priced meals in their school as supervised clinical experience
This program provides of June 2021. that focuses on the psycho-
Supplemental Nutrition The department will deposit The planned one-time addi- vices/farmers-markets. social, physical and develop-
Assistance Program (SNAP) Summer Pandemic EBT food tional benefit is $375 per child Pandemic EBT participants mental aspects of practicing
benefits to families of children benefits into their EBT enrolled in the free and will also have online access to occupational therapy.
who were eligible to receive accounts Sunday, Sept. 26. reduced-price meals program. eligible food purchases through To be admitted to the pro-
free and reduced-priced meals For the nearly 4,000 families So far the state has issued delivery or curbside pickup gram, a separate application
at their school as of the end of that previously did not receive $302.5 million in P-EBT bene- from participating retailers must be completed by Feb. 1,
the 2020-2021 school year, and a Pandemic EBT card, new fits for the 2019-2020 and 2020- Amazon, Aldi and Price 2022. FMI go to www.manches-
covers the summer period of EBT cards will be mailed out 2021 school years to more than Chopper/Market 32 via tercc.edu/occupational.
July 2021 to August 2021. An Sept. 24 with instructions on 290,000 public school students Instacart, BJ's Wholesale Clubs, MCC is holding a series of
additional distribution for how to activate them. and 492 private school stu- Food Bazaar, ShopRite, Stop virtual one-hour FAFSA help
dents eligible for free or and Shop and Walmart stores. session Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 2
reduced-price meals. to 3 p.m. Pre-register.
Benefits can be used at any Graduates UMass
location that accepts
SNAP/EBT cards. That Augustus Busumbru of East
Hartford was among 4,582
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OPINIONS - LETTERS - SPEAKING OUT!
Why no restaurants on Silver Lane? Deadbeats walked out on their tabs
To the Editor: me something in return!” What of them. But East Hartford can be on the Town Council, Is it too late to try to bring
A follow-up to my letter of is the town getting in return, or would rather settle for another run for mayor of this town, or back former mayor Robert M.
August 26. rather, who is getting some- apartment building with more fill any number of worthless DeCrescenzo Jr. to try to “right
Almost two years ago the thing in return? There are crime, and later, more blight. A jobs in the Town Hall. the ship”? He was a Democrat,
town invited anyone interested those in the town’s building Councilman answers that more An article I wrote a few and a damn good one. I voted
in the planning of the inspections department, there moderate income people are weeks ago said I believed that for and supported him, and
Showcase Cinema property are those in the zoning depart- needed in the area. That’s why to redo the parking lot at the saw, on paper, his vision of
and the Silver Lane commercial ment, there are some on the restaurants around there blighted 800 block of Silver what he wanted East Hartford
corridor’s future to come down Town Council and there is the closed. Wrong. An apartment lane would be about $125,000. I to be and look like.
to Town Hall and take part in a mayor’s office. Then there are complex with 350 people is not found out that it would be over My guess is that it is too
community group session to those who might be retiring enough to keep restaurants in a quarter of a million dollars. I late. Those suggestions from
present their thoughts as to soon, and looking for a nice business. also found out that much of the the public, the news articles,
what the town ought to do nest egg. Should we just follow It’s almost like the car thefts woodland abutting the P&F and people who told me, per-
about the soon-to-be vacant the money, or should there be at Showcase Cinemas. I was a Pond is owned by three lawyers sonally, that what is in the
property. The results of their an investigation, say by the FBI policeman in this town for 25 out of New York, and only wish planning stages I would be
findings were never published. out of New Haven? Of course years. One of my duties was to to use this land as a “write-off”. proud of. Well, that is not going
But my inquiries of those pres- there ‘might’ be other rea- work at the Red Lobster on What are our leaders afraid to happen. Some are going to
ent certainly did not entertain sons/excuses, but don’t you Silver Lane on their busiest of? Is it just a 9-5 job? reap the harvest big time at the
the building of apartments at think you should know how nights of the week – Friday. I Aren’t there any qualified expense of the citizens of the
that location. your money is spent, and worked there as an extra job in people around that could try to town. That $12 million grant
East Hartford received a where it is going? security. This was for two rea- run this town efficiently and could have gone to better
grant of $12 million. So the It’s very sad. The developer sons. 1. To discourage the low correctly? Maybe its just me. I things, but what’s the sense.
town bought the theater, tore it said there COULD be a swim- life patrons with a $200-$300 had lived near Ed Stevens at Who cares if East Hartford
down and for almost $4 mil- ming pool, and exercise room, bill from skipping out without one time. No one remembers, went from paying the least
lion, sold - excuse me - gave it and all sorts of garbage talk. paying. 2. To maybe give some without looking at the photos amount of taxes in the early
to a developer for $1. Makes a Did you catch that word – of the people second thoughts in the Town Hall lobby, that 1970s to now being the third
lot of sense, right? If big could? With no swimming pool when their $300 tab, tended to Stevens was a great mayor. I highest mill rate in
spenders give politicians large it will probably be a result of by one waitress, was left with a also might add that one of my Connecticut? I’m not sure if the
amounts of money toward their cost overrun, right? Probably one dollar tip. The same went uncles ran a very, very success- word, honesty, or two words
elections, don’t you think they that’s all it is, is talk. But who for Denny’s next door, Mr. ful town at one time, and its “honest government” applies to
might want something in will remember? Coca-cola, Steak and others. That’s the big still successful. He was its town East Hartford any more.
return? What’s changed? Home Depot and now Amazon reason why they closed. No one manager. It seems that I spoke There is an expression in
There are three Latin words: have built gigantic warehouses would work for nothing! of town managers before. The the building trade: Build it and
Quid pro quo. Pretty neat, huh? not even a mile from East Who will we give the J.M. uncle I’m speaking of is Rodney they will come.
What that really translates into Hartford’s border of Burnham Fields plaza to now for $1.00? Loomis, Sr. and the town is Donald F. Carvey
is: “Hey, I’m on the take, so give Street. That pays taxes, and lots I’m convinced that anyone West Hartford. East Hartford
GAZETTE
Mike Walsh actually responded to my Gazette letter
To the editor: Mike's attendance at all of our with me explaining the com- ers to join me in supporting
LETTERS I am writing to you today to
express my support for Mike
meetings and the way that the
Risk Manager and Mike's
plexities of my concerns and
what would need to be done to
him. Now I said leader, not just
someone seeking office for him-
The Gazette welcomes Walsh as the next Mayor of understanding of the insurance address them. self but possessing the leader-
signed letters on sub- East Hartford in November's and liability issues with regard I have no doubt that Mike is ship skills to be mayor.
election. As a matter of trans- to the town providing a profes- a leader. I know him as a pro- By the way, Mike did not ask
jects of interest to our parency, I met Mike through my sional presentation to our com- fessional financial administra- me to write this letter and I am
readers. Remember to membership on and eventual mittee each meeting and having tor and I have personally wit- not publicly endorsing or sup-
chairmanship of the now all questions answered. nessed his management style in porting any other Town
also provide a daytime defunct Insurance Committee Last month I wrote a letter my town affiliated dealings Council candidate or Board of
phone number. Mail to: here in East Hartford. Mayor to the editor which caught with him. He is an asset to our Education candidate with this
Marcia Leclerc and the Town Mike's attention. Much to my community and trust him to writing.
The Gazette, 1406 Council saw no need of a citi- great surprise, I heard a knock lead our town for the next two East Hartford will get a pro-
Main St., EH, CT 06108 zen's advisory committee with on my door Saturday morning. years and into the future. fessional town manager and
regard to insurance issues and Mike wanted to address the I will be supporting Mike mayor when Mike is elected in
or e-mail to eliminated the committee some concerns I posed in my August Walsh for mayor in November November.
editor@ehgazette.com years back. 6, 2021 letter. This candidate and am urging all Democrats, Paul J. SoUSA
I was always impressed at spent at least an hour of time unaffiliated and undecided vot- East Hartford
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Arts and Entertainment
Don’t write-off the UConn Huskies football team just yet HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS
19) UCONN has demonstrated points are the only points
by Scott Gray little ability to compete against they’ve scored against FBS
It’s premature to write an even lower level FBS competi- teams this season and the pun-
obituary for UCONN football. tion. While compiling a 1-29 dits have taken their assess-
The patient still has a pulse record in the last 30 games ment of UCONN football a step
and might fog up a mirror against FBS teams strong argu- further, arguing they may not
placed in front of its face, but ments have been made that just be the worst FBS defen-
it might be time to pull the UCONN may have the worst sive team all time, they may be
plug. The decision belongs to defense in FBS history, allow- the worst of all time, period.
UCONN Athletic Director ing an average of 49 points per The best things to happen
David Benedict, who may be game against their last 15 FBS to the Huskies this season
considering pulling the plug on opponents. That doesn’t besides the ascension of fresh-
his football teams FBS Status. include 38 allowed in a loss to man quarterback Tyler
It’s been more than a decade Holy Cross and the 0-4 start. Phommachanh, who scored
since UCONN showed any abil- Last week’s loss to Army at two of the second half touch-
ity to survive in the upper ech- West Point only made the situ- downs against Army, are the
elons of college football. ation worse. The Huskies won departure of head coach
Withdrawing from the the second half 21-10 but all Randy Edsall and the fact that
American Athletic Conference that proved, after falling the embarrassing loss to
in 2019 to join the Big East behind 42-0 at the half, is they Purdue came a week before
made the situation worse. In can compete against second the Boilermakers played Notre
two seasons as a FBS inde- and third stringers of lower Dame. The UCONN DI football Newkirk & Whitney and the Benjamin J. Callahan Funeral home honored
pendent (losing 2020 to Covid- level FBS programs. Those 21 program still has a pulse. East Hartford’s First Responders last week with a free barbecue lunch
from Bear’s of Hartford, served on tables set up on Burnside Avenue.
Fall Fest Oct 9 on Town Green
Fall Fest returns in person rating activity. Participants will
to the Town Green Saturday, get to take their pumpkin
Oct. 9 at 11 a.m with pumpkin home.
decorating, scarecrow-making Among the activities will be
and fall foods and fun. If rain a petting zoo, vendors, food,
Fall Fest will move to Sunday, pumpkin painting, scarecrow
Oct. 10 at the same location. decorating, pumpkin bounce
The festival is free, but wrist- house, inflatable corn maze.
bands for children's activities Crafters and local organiza-
are available for $5. The wrist- tions are invited to call if they
bands provide an unlimited wish to participate.
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games and one pumpkin deco- ipating may call 860-291-7160:
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Society
EH WOMAN’S CLUB SELLS 880 MUMS; EH At the Library
GARDEN CLUB PUTS THEM TO GOOD USE Poets: Recite your work
The East Hartford Public 6:30 p.m.
Library invites poets to submit FMI and to submit your
videos of recited or performed work, contact Adult Services
poems with the theme of Librarian Rolande Duprey at
"Family" by Oct. 12 in order to 860-290-4330 or e-mail
be part of the "Poets Reading rduprey@easthartfordct.gov.
Poetry" virtual event Nov. 9 at
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Chrysanthemum Fundraiser Saturday, September 18.
First Row: Margaret Leonard, Marie Zerba, and Cynthia EAST HARTFORD GARDEN CLUB members planted
Messikian, Second Row: Kathy Daries, Virginia Alleano, the two front garden beds at the East Hartford To safely transport passengers in a courteous,
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sold a total of 880 plants on a very beautiful Saturday. 18, 2021. The planting of various shade perenni- New increase in pay rate $18.00 hourly
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Walk for Jennifer
Interval House has
announced multiple "Purple
With A Purpose" October
events in observance of
Domestic Violence Awareness
Month. This year’s events
include a Saturday, Oct. 2
Jennifer Farber Dulos
Memorial Walk at 9 a.m. at
Goodwin University here in
East Hartford. Wear purple,
and step out with honorary co-
chairs Mayor Marcia Leclerc
and Manchester Mayor Jay
Moran and emcee Renee
DiNino. The walk honors sur-
vivors of domestic violence
those lost to domestic violence.
Registration fee of $25 goes to
provide "client-safe options and
lifesaving services" by Interval
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8:30 a.m. with a walk lasting 30
minutes.
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GOP hopefuls
From Page One
Middle School in July after a
spate of juvenile crime. The
effort galvanized him to do
more to change the status quo,
and he also comes to his effort
from a unique perspective. At a
time when many in Connecticut
and the northeastern states are
moving south, Chamberland
moved south, ran his own busi-
ness then came back north
from South Carolina – Conway
to be precise – to establish his
landscaping business here.
“I love the snow. I moved
back for my family and love of
the snow said the owner of One
of a Kind Landscape and
Design. The town has been
good to him. He started mow-
ing lawns when he was just 16.
“I delivered the Courant,
and when I noticed the grass
was long and wet I would go
back and ask if they wanted the
lawn cut. Soon I had 40 cus-
tomers. That’s how it started.”
Chamberland started the
Facebook page and also is a
supporter of Safe Streets, a
Glastonbury group pressing for
reforms to what they say are
lax juvenile justice laws. The
top three issues for him are
public safety, “listening to the
people” and pushing to get
more development in town.
Pratt & Whitney and
Goodwin University are both
key partners.
Republican John Pereira, 51,
also used to be an unaffiliated
voter. He has since registered
Republican and is seeking a
seat on the Board of Education.
As the only GOP candidate his
election is all but assured
thanks to minority party repre-
sentation rules. For the most
part, he looks forward to serv-
ing on the Board, and has some
issues he feels the schools need
to better address, such as spe-
cial education.
The father of two has
worked in credit and collection
for over 20 years, but he gradu-
ated from MCC with a degree
in paralegal studies and is on
track to receive his Bachelors
degree this semester from the
University of Hartford, summa
cum laude. He also came to the
fore on social media pages but
says he was a Republican first.
“I’m not looking to fix every
single problem. I’m not politi-
cal,” Pereira relates. The Board
is a bipartisan group now, and
he wants to keep it that way. “I
look forward to becoming a
part of the way our schools
make a positive difference in so
many people’s lives.”
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WHERE THE ACTION IS!
SEPT 25: VOICES OF PEACE COMMUNITY CHOIR presents are truly excited to reunite with our fellow lovers of music in
BY CORINNE HORAN
opens with a parade of supporters carrying flowers as a
"On High Tides - a concert of Sea Shanties & Songs" at partnership with the NBMAA." The Sunday performances show of commitment to ending this disease. Walk to End
South Congregational Church this Saturday at 6 p.m. This are at 3 p.m. and simultaneously livestreamed free. Go to Alzheimer's is open to all - those present or those opting to
free program features timeless sea shanties as well as www.chopinsocietyct.org for the link. Concert admission is Walk From Home in their neighborhood. The East Hartford
other sea-related songs. The choir will be joined by the free with museum admission purchase: $15 for adults, $12 walk will have COVID-19 safety protocols: Distancing, con-
Talcott Brass brass quintet and tenor soloist Jeff tactless registration, hand sanitizing stations.
Cregeur, Minister of Music at South Church, 1301 Attendees are asked to be vaccinated against COVID-
Forbes St. Per the town's regulations, facemasks must 19 or wear a mask when in a crowded area. For more
be worn while inside the building, regardless of vacci- info contact Graham Kobs gwkobs@alz.org
nation status. FMI see Voices of Peace Community ***
Choir on Facebook. The choir looks forward to sailing THE SQUARE WHEELS SQUARE DANCE CLUB
the high seas with you! announces that it will have beginner square dance
*** lessons on Tuesday evenings stating October 12 from
SEPT 25: 15TH ANNUAL 2021 NEW BRITAIN/TD BANK 7 – 9 PM at the Powder Mill Barn, 32 S. Maple St.,
DOWNTOWN CAR SHOW noon to 4 p.m. The show NORTH AMERICAN MARTYRS PARISH Enfield. The first two lessons are free. Get moving!
opens New Britain's three-day "Celebrate New Britain 30 MAPLEWOOD AVE., EAST HARTFORD ***
150th" Street Festival Sept. 24 to 26. Take the TRIPS - ST. EDMUND CAMPION SOCIAL CLUB is happy
CTfastrak and get off the bus one block from the show.
"Chrome will be King" as antique cars from 20's and
30's, Classic Cars from the 40's, Muscle Cars from the
ST.EVERY
MARY'S BINGO
SATURDAY!!
to be on the road again. Day and multi-day trips
planned starting October 14 with “A Salute to
American Bandstand” at the log cabin. $98 per per-
50's, Street Rods from the 60's, Imports and the son. Oct. 26-28, trip to Atlantic City, overnights at
Extreme Tuners (small, late model, non-Detroit automo- ALL GAMES WILL PAY OUT $100 Ceasars, price based on room occupancy. Lancaster,
biles), Japanese and European cars of more recent vin- PA Nov. 16-28, priced according to room occupancy.
tage take over the streets of Downtown New Britain. Doors Open/4:00 PM Second trip to Caesars in Atlantic City, Feb 22-24
Park free in local garages, food and drink available all
day. Car owners are asked to make a "free will dona-
Games Start/ 6:30 PM price based on rm occupancy. Cleanliness and safety
measures. FMI call Joan Perrone at 860-568-6229.
tion" of $10 to the New Britain Police Explorers Youth Early Bird Game @6 PM ***
Group. Raffle and a door prize every hour. DJ Brian THE SUBMARINE FORCE MUSEUM, home to the USS
Skibo, 21 Trophies will be awarded plus the Explorer's Chance to win NAUTILUS (SSN 571), it is located at One Crystal
Trophy and Mayor's Trophy. FMI go to www.newbri- $1,000.00 Jackpot every Lake Road, Groton. Board the world's first nuclear-
taindd.com or call 860-229-0878. Exhibitor info Matt
Wilk at 860-371-0868.
week with our $1K Take- powered submarine, learn the history of the
Submarine Force with augmented reality and exhibits.
*** A-Way Game! Admission and parking are free. Open Wednesday
SEPT 25: The Friends of East Hartford Senior Center are Each week the # of balls U can win through Monday, 9 am to 5 pm. FMI launch your tor-
having a giant tage sale (inside and out) Saturday,
Sept. 25 at 70 Canterbury St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All
Jackpot Increases!!! pedo vision to ussnautilus.org.
***
items must go and are from the “New to You” Thrift www.easthartfordbingo.com INTERVAL HOUSE provides a variety of services for vic-
store. Great prices. Come find your treasures! tims of domestic violence, iadvocacy, adult and child
*** support, info on legal rights. 860-527-0550.
SEPT. 25: DESIGNER BAG BINGOSaturday at St. Mary’s ***
Church Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. with bidding starting PROJECT LINUS delivers blankets to local hospitals.
at 7. Sponsored by the EH Woman’s Club. The cost is We are always looking for people to donate their
$35 per person which includes 10 bingo cards. This promis- for seniors, free for children and museum members. All hand-made quilts or afghans. These blankets need not be
es to be a fun evening with raffles, door prizes, tea cup auc- admitted must wear masks indoors as a precaution against fancy just colorful and washable, size from receiving to
tion and silent auction. Feel free to bring your own snacks COVID-19. The Fryderyk Chopin Society of Connecticut is a twin. 860-649-5513.
and beverages. Note: No tickets will be sold at the door so not-for-profit international piano recital series serving the ***
you must call Kathy at 860-289-7247. St. Mary’s Bingo state and the greater northeast region, founded in 1998 by For MEALS ON WHEELS: Call 860-528-2273.
takes place in the church hall at 30 Maplewood Avenue. Slawomir Dobrzanski as a program of the Polish American ***
Plenty of parkng and handicapped accessible. Additional Foundation of Connecticut, Inc. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets via Zoom on Mondays
bingo cards will be available as the evening progresses. *** and Wednesdays. The Monday meeting at 1 p.m. is via tele-
See you there! OCT 3: SUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS/SOS-CONNECTICUT is phone. The Wednesday, 10 a.m. meeting is via Zoom. Call
*** sponsoring a “Support our Troops” with Halloween candy Marie 860-872-0426 FMI.
SEPT 25: BOLTON CHURCH FAIR - At St. George Episcopal and dental supplies collection and packing event, Sunday, ***
Church, the 45th Annual Craft and Harvest Fair takes place October 3 from noon until 2 p.m. at Hillstown Grange Hall, NOV 20: HOLIDAY FAIR at First Congregational Church, 837
from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the church lawn at 1150 Boston 617 Hills St. Help sort and pack items to send to soldiers Main St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come enjoy our Christmas bou-
Tpke. Route 44, Bolton. for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Halloween cards, drawings tique, holiday and cemetery planters, New-To-You jewelery
*** and letters to place in the boxes would be great. Several booth, handicrafts, Grandma's Attic, Rada cutlery, Country
SEPT 26: THE FRYDERYK CHOPIN SOCIETY OF boxes will be for women soldiers with a special request for store, cookie walk, candy boot and baked goods booth and
CONNECTICUT announced its lineup of internationally- non-aerosol shampoo and conditioners; pads; hair brushes decorated Hershey bars. Lunch will be served beginning at
renowned artists for the 2021-2022 concert season. The and combs, etc. Dental supplies to include in the boxes 11:30 through 1:30 p.m. See you there!
concerts combine in-person attendance with livestreaming also welcome. If you know an address of any soldier sta- ***
via Zoom. The season will include six solo piano recitals: tioned overseas, please share it with us. Postage costs run THE ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP at Riverside Health &
Michael Lewin Sept. 26, Angela Cheng Oct. 31, Gilbert about $1,000, so donations are welcome. Checks payable Rehabilitation Center resumes in-person the second
Kalish Nov. 21, Jay Hershberger March 27, Piotr Alexewicz to 'SOS-Connecticut' and mailed to Frank Forrest, 165 Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at 745 Main St. The
(winner of the 2020 Polish National Chopin Competition) Maple St., East Hartford, CT 06118. group is facilitated by Scott Ginter, certified Dementia
April 24, and Kate Liu May 22. The concerts take place at *** Practitioner, Recreation & Alzheimer’s Director at Riverside.
the New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington OCT 3: The Alzheimer's Association WALK TO END Anyone interested should RSVP by calling Scott at 860-
Street, New Britain. FCS President Angelina Gadeliya said: ALZHEIMER'S® is Sunday, Oct. 3 in the parking lots of 289-2791. Protocols will be followed, and the meeting is
"The New Britain Museum has been our home, and the Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane. Walkers welcome & route subject to change if CDC COVID-19 guidelines change.
museum's staff and supporters have been wonderful. We opens at 8:30 a.m. with a ceremony at 10 a.m. The event ***
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