CTWORKS Job Search Boot Camp will be held at Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook on three dates this summer as follows: Monday, June 29: to discuss interview questions Monday, July 27 :to discuss job search tools Monday, Aug. 31: to discuss questions to ask employers during the interview Boot Camp brings area people together who are unemployed or in career … [Read more...] about Acton Library Hosts Three Job Search Boot Camp Sessions; First on Interview Questions, June 29
Registration Open for Fundraising Valley Shore Y Golf Tournament to be Held July 20
The 24th annual Valley Shore Y Golf Classic will be held Monday, July 20, at the Clinton Country Club. The 24th annual Valley Shore Y Golf Classic will be held Monday, July 20, at the Clinton Country Club. The event helps raise funds for the YMCA's Annual Campaign supporting the Y's scholarships and community health initiatives, which truly impact families in our … [Read more...] about Registration Open for Fundraising Valley Shore Y Golf Tournament to be Held July 20
Community Music School Presents Two Spring Concerts Featuring Three Musical Groups, June 14
The Community Music School (CMS) presents two spring concerts featuring performing ensembles on Sunday, June 14. Under the direction of Karli Gilbertson, Glee for Grownups presents, “80's Broadway Extravaganza,” at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Centerbrook. Accompanied by Sue Sweeney, members will perform solo and ensemble pieces. These vocalists rehearse throughout … [Read more...] about Community Music School Presents Two Spring Concerts Featuring Three Musical Groups, June 14
Action-Oriented Old Saybrook Chamber Bolsters Business Environment
The Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce building serves as a ‘gateway' to Main Street. Founded in 1939, the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2014. The more than 500 members are the driving force behind the organization and also form its strong volunteer base. These, in turn, support the Chamber's two full time employees, Executive Director … [Read more...] about Action-Oriented Old Saybrook Chamber Bolsters Business Environment
‘Town’ Category Added to This Year’s Chester Fair Photo Contest, All Welcome to Enter
What makes a town special? Take a picture. An appealing category, Town Photo, has been added to the annual Chester Fair Photography Contest for 2015. Photos should capture the spirit and/or beauty of any Connecticut town. First, second and third place ribbons and prizes will be awarded. As a bonus, Events Magazine will be selecting a photo from this category to appear on … [Read more...] about ‘Town’ Category Added to This Year’s Chester Fair Photo Contest, All Welcome to Enter
Old Lyme’s Tributary Mill Allows Interns to Experience Environmental Preservation Efforts First-hand
The Tributary Mill has stood strong in the heart of Old Lyme since 1672. Originally used to grind grains such as corn and wheat, the mill often became referred to as Rooks Mill in honor of Edward Rooks, an American impressionist who was enthralled with the mill’s beauty, which has since been the subject of many paintings. Purchased by Fran Tripp in 1981, her son Jim and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Tributary Mill Allows Interns to Experience Environmental Preservation Efforts First-hand
RiverQuest Offers Osprey/Eagle Cruises in April
Late March into early April is when the Osprey returns to Connecticut from its southern wintering grounds. It is a wonderful sign that spring is here … The Osprey is a large bird of prey (raptor) with a wingspan up to 6' that eats fish, hence, it is sometimes referred to as the fish hawk. Connecticut Ospreys migrate south in late August through late September to areas where … [Read more...] about RiverQuest Offers Osprey/Eagle Cruises in April
Nilsson Offers Five Day Painting Workshop in August
Acclaimed local artist Leif Nilsson is offering a five day painting workshop from Aug. 3 to 7, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for $500 per student. This workshop will explore the lower Connecticut River Valley's landscape, its architecture and the light that reveals it through a combination of one shot “alla prima” paintings and by further developing other canvases over … [Read more...] about Nilsson Offers Five Day Painting Workshop in August
Old Lyme’s Mentoring Corps Quietly Helps Those in Need
Old Lyme resident Richard Shriver formed the Mentoring Corps for Community Development (MCCD) in June 2012 with an ambitious purpose in mind: he wanted to harness the experience of retirees who had been successful in their careers to give back to the community through free advice and consultations. After writing a paper on the subject of retired people doing something to … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Mentoring Corps Quietly Helps Those in Need