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•THIS WEEK COMING FROM THE CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY IS BABY. BABY IS AN 8 YEAR OLD, SPAYED FEMALE, SIBERIAN HUSKY/SHEPHERD MIX. SHE IS A VERY LOVING GIRL WHO WILL SPEND ALL DAY BY YOUR SIDE. BABY WOULD DO BEST IN A HOME WITH NO KITTIES AND PREFERABLY OLDER CHILDREN. SHE ENJOYS SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE, PLAYING AND LOUNGING ON THE COUCH. IF BABY SOUNDS LIKE THE NEW ADDITION TO YOUR FAMILY THAT YOU'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR, PLEASE CALL (860) 442-8583. OR STOP IN AT OUR SHELTER LOCATED ON 169 OLD COLCHESTER ROAD, QUAKER HILL.
• THE THAMES SCIENCE CENTER, GALLOWS LANE IN NEW LONDON, HOLDS SCIENCE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS ALL THROUGH THE YEAR. MUSEUM ADMISSION IS $2 FOR ADULTS AND $1 FOR CHILDREN. THE CENTER IS OPEN WEEKDAYS FROM 9-5 AND SUNDAYS 1-5.
* COME OUT TO THE LEDYARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING FRIDAY, MAY 1ST FOR A POTLUCK DINNER AND A SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON “EXPLORING THE HISTORIC LANDSCAPE IN SOUTHEASTERN CT. TO LEARN MORE CALL 860-464-8450.
*THE ANNUAL TEMPLE EMANU-EL AUCTION WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 2ND . DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM. THE LIVE AUCTION STARTS AT 8:15 PM. ADMISSION IS $20 PER PERSON, WHICH INCLUDES CHANCES IN THE RAFFLE AND REFRESHMENTS. TO LEARN MORE CALL 860-739-6392.
*PLEASE COME HELP OUT A GREAT CAUSE AND DONATE BLOOD MAY 2ND FROM 8 AM TILL 12:45 PM AT THE CHESTERFIELD FIRE COMPANY IN OAKDALE. CALL 1-800-GIVE LIFE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
*THE ASHAWAY FREE LIBRARY WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL BOOK, PLANT, AND BAKED GOODS SALE ON SATURDAY, MAY 2ND FROM 9 AM TILL 1:00 PM ON THE LIBRARY GROUNDS. TO LEARN MORE CALL 401-377-2770.
*THE ANNUAL LUNCHEON AND AUTION TO BENEFIT MARTIN HOUSE AND THAMES RIVER FAMILY PROGRAM IN NORWICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, MAY 3RD AT THE MYSTIC MARRIOTT HOTEL AND SPA , RTE 117, GROTON. SILENT AUCTION FROM 11:30 AM TILL 12:15 PM. LUNCHEON AND LIVE AUCTION UNTIL 2 PM. TICKETS ARE $40 PER PERSON. PLEASE CALL 860-887-3288 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
• THE GRISWOLD REC DEPARTMENT SPONSORS A FREE AEROBICS, WEIGHTS, AND PILATES EXERCISE PROGRAM EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 6:30-7:30PM IN THE GRISWOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA. THE PROGRAM IS FREE TO SURROUNDING TOWNS. PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING MATS AND WEIGHTS. CALL 376-4741.
• THE MONTVILLE MOTHERS OF TWINS CLUB HOLDS A MEETING ON THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7PM AT MONTVILLE YOUTH SERVICES. CALL 739-7012 OR 464-5348.
• TOPS - TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY - IS A NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GROUP THAT OFFERS AFFORDABLE AND INFORMATIONAL MOTIVATION AND SUPPORT TO TEENS AND ADULTS. TOPS CT #186 MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 5:30PM AT 144 GILL STREET, COLCHESTER. CALL 537-3651.
• BABY & ME IS A NEW PROGRAM AT CRAGIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN COLCHESTER. IT IS HELD ON FRIDAYS FROM 10:30AM-NOON. MEET OTHER CAREGIVERS WHILE BABIES PLAY. CALL 537-4559.
• THE GRISWOLD PLAYERS COMMUNITY CHORUS INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEIR CHORUS. REHEARSALS ARE HELD TUESDAYS AT 7PM DOWNSTAIRS IN THE RECTORY OF ST. MARY CHURCH. CALL 376-0442.
• VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP ELDERLY RESIDENTS OF MONTVILLE WITH COMPANIONSHIP, SHOPPING, TRANSPORTATION, ETC. IF YOU ARE A SENIOR INTERESTED IN UTILIZING THIS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SERVICE, OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM IT, CONTACT KATHLEEN DOHERTY, MONTVILLE ELDERLY ASSISTANCE OFFICER, AT 848-0422.
• A BOTTLE AND CAN RECYCLING DRIVE WILL TAKE PLACE AT EAST LYME HIGH SCHOOL EVERY 2ND & 4TH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 9AM TO 1PM. THE FUNDS WILL HELP TO BUY INSTRUMENTS FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT AND MARCHING BANDS.
• THE GRISWOLD DIVISION OF U.S. NAVAL SEA CADETS IS OPEN TO YOUTHS AGES 11 TO 17. MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE AMERICAN LEGION ON THE FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH AT 6PM. CALL 376-7026.
• FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED AT CARE & SHARE OF EAST LYME, 11 HOPE STREET, 11AM-1PM ON THE FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH. CALL 739-8502 TO FIND OUT MORE.
• SHORELINE SWING DANCES ARE HELD AT THE EAST LYME LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER ON THE THIRD SATURDAY EVENING OF EACH MONTH. CALL ANN FOR MORE INFO AT 536-4731.
• FORGOTTEN ANGELS SANCTUARY IN GRISWOLD IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS. IF YOU LOVE CATS AND CAN SPARE A FEW HOURS A WEEK, CALL 389-3931 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. GO TO WWW.FORGOTTENANGELSINC.ORG TO FIND OUT MORE.
• GROTON PARKS AND RECREATION IS OFFERING AN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I CLASS FOR AGES 8 AND OLDER FEBRUARY 23 THRU MARCH 30. EXPLORE THE WORLD OF MANUAL COMMUNICATION. CLASS FEE IS $75 FOR RESIDENTS AND $90 FOR NON-RESIDENTS. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.GROTONREC.COM
• THE PLAINFIELD COMMITTEE FOR DRUG FREE YOUTH MEETS AT THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ON ROUTE 12 AT 7PM ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH. TO FIND OUT MORE CALL 564-1819.
• ADOPTION: HOW TO GET STARTED! IS SPONSORED BY THE CHILD ADOPTION RESOURCE ASSOCIATION IN NEW LONDON AND SERVING ALL OF CONNECTICUT. THESE ARE FREE STATE-WIDE INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT ADOPTION HELD ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 7-8PM AT BORDERS BOOKS AND MUSIC SEATTLE'S BEST CAFE, WATERFORD COMMONS, ROUTE 85 IN WATERFORD. A SOCIAL WORKER WILL EXPLAIN DIFFERENT TYPES OF ADOPTION AND OFFER A STEP-BY-STEP OUTLINE TO ADOPTING A CHILD.
• THE WOMENS CENTER OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT WILL BE OFFERING FREE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN, OR ARE CURRENTLY, IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 860-447-0366. THE WOMEN’S CENTER OFFERS A 24 HOUR HOTLINE FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE HOTLINE IS 860-701-6000.
• UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT HERE IN QUAKER HILL HAS A PROGRAM WHERE PEOPLE CAN DONATE THEIR VEHICLES (ANY SORT, ANY CONDITON) TO BE SOLD ON AUCTION WITH THE PROCEEDS COMING BACK TO BENEFIT THEIR AGENCY. CALL 860-443-3800 X11
• ADOPT A GREYHOUND! THEY ARE GENTLE AND FRIENDLY. CALL 203-393-1673 OR VISIT WWW.REGAPCT.COM
• THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM SPONSORED BY TV CCA NEEDS YOUR HELP. VOLUNTEERS HELP CHILDREN IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND GAIN A SENSE OF SATISFACTION AND APPRECIATION. VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE AN HOURLY STIPEND, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENTS, AND MUCH MORE! CALL 425-6547.
• CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE, TRAINS ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER PUPPY RAISERS. CALL 1-800-572-BARK.
