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Connecticut Honors Its War Dead At Capitol Ceremony

By DANIELA ALTIMARI, dnaltimari@courant.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:59:00 GMT

Portrait Of Andrew Pedersen-Keel Of Madison Is Portrait No. 64 At Complex

Photographs of 63 men and women from Connecticut who were killed in Iraq and Afghanistan hang in the underground passage between the Legislative Office Building and the state Capitol.

Post-Sandy, State Parks Ready For Memorial Day Weekend

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:40:00 GMT

The first summer season since storm Sandy kicks off on Memorial Day weekend, and the state's parks are ready, a state spokesman said Thursday.

READER SUBMITTED: A Toast To Rob Rowlson!

Playhouse on Park — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

Join us! On Thursday, June 27th, Playhouse on Park and West Hartford Community Television will be hosting a toast in honor of Mr. Rob Rowlson at the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium.

READER SUBMITTED: CSP Applications Due May 31

Joyce Purcell, Asst. State Conservationist-Programs — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

The Natural Resources Conservation Service's Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) will provide about $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres enrollment nationwide this year.

READER SUBMITTED: Putting Graphic Arts Skills To Work

Linda Grossman — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

The Valley Regional High School Graphic Arts Program has teamed up with Grossman Chevrolet-Nissan of Old Saybrook for the students' latest video project, creating the dealership's next TV commercial. Students from both Introduction to Graphics and Advanced Graphic Arts have spent weeks producing their own unique 30-second advertisements for this competition, each promoting the dealership in a different way. The winner will be announced shortly.

READER SUBMITTED: Hartford Marathon Foundation Partners With Connecticut-based Aspaeris

Hartford Marathon Foundation, CJ Public Relations — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) is pleased to announce a continued partnership with Aspaeris, creators of Aspaeris Pivot Shorts (APS). Entering a second year of event sponsorship with HMF, Aspaeris will support the 20th running of the ING Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Hartford.

READER SUBMITTED: Local Dance Students Will Be "Dancing Up A Storm" At Annual Spring Dance Concert

Carrie Smith, The Dance Corner, LLC — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

The Dance Corner, of Killingworth, will hold its 19th annual Spring Dance Concert titled "Dancing Up a Storm" on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at the Haddam-Killingworth High School Auditorium in Higganum.

Thieves Steal Bronze Sculptures Weighing 70 Pounds, Worth $19,500

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:18:30 GMT

Thieves stole two bronze sculptures worth more than $19,000 from the Madison Mile, an outdoor display downtown, police said.

READER SUBMITTED: House Republicans Win Honors From State Orthopaedic Society

Susan Schaffman, Connecticut Orthopaedic Society — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

House of Representatives Dr. Prasad Srinivasan (District 31) and Mr. Dan Carter (District 2) Recipients of Honorary Membership from the Connecticut Orthopaedic Society

READER SUBMITTED: Learning Dynamics Grows by Three

Bill Florin, Learning Dynamics — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

Learning Dynamics, a leader in employee training and development solutions, announced the addition of three consultants to its diverse roster of professionals. Dr. Barbara Headley, Paul O'Leary and Bill Florin joined Learning Dynamics to further enhance the company's ability to meet growing demand for customized employee and organization development solutions that allow clients to grow and adapt to changing competitive environments.

READER SUBMITTED: North Branford DPW Hires Munger Construction To Renovate Maintenance Building

Pam DeMaio, Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc. — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

The Town of North Branford Department of Public Works has selected Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc. to renovate its 30 year old 6,000 sq. ft. maintenance facility.

READER SUBMITTED: Renovations Of UConn's McMahon Hall Create Vibrant New Gathering Space On Campus

Wendy Prellwitz, Prellwitz Chilinski Associates — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

An "inside-out" design approach at the University of Connecticut integrates interior and building design to create a whole that is more than the sum of its parts. The 19,000 SF renovation and addition at McMahon Dining Hall makes a big impact, offering sophisticated international dining in restaurant-style "display kitchens", new connections to adjacent residential towers, and the vibrant, airy, porch-like feel of a "pavilion in the woods" - all combining to create the hot new gathering spot on campus.

READER SUBMITTED: Woodstock Band Opens The HKMS Spring Fling Dance

Vrginia Greene, Haddam-Killingworth Middl School — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

The up and coming rock band, Woodstock, performed recently at the Haddam-Killingworth Middle School's Spring Fling Dance. The band members, students at HKMS and Madison Country Day School, live in Haddam-Killingworth and range in age from 12-14 years. They played an hour-long set in the school's courtyard to open the event starting at 6:30 p.m. Their set included original compositions and cover music by Pink Floyd, Nirvana, and The Ramones among others. Parents and students sat on the steps of the Courtyard to hear the concert. Students in seventh and eighth grade entered the Spring Fling Dance held in the cafeteria between 7 and 9 p.m.

READER SUBMITTED: Quassy's Expanded Waterpark Poised To Open

Ron Gustafson, Quassy Amusement PArk — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

"Splash Away Bay," the expanded waterpark at Quassy Amusement Park is poised to open Saturday.

READER SUBMITTED: Geocaching At Maples Farm Park

Kitty McCue, Bozrah Farmers Market — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

Maples Farm Park Offers New Ranger Rick's Geocache Trail Outdoor Adventure In Celebration of Connecticut Trails Days on June 1 (rain date June 2) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., volunteers will be on hand to assist with geocaching at Maples Farm Park. Geocaching is a growing phenomenon that combines a real-life, outdoor treasure hunt with GPS-enabled technology. Now for the first time, a wildlife-themed geocaching adventure, at Maples Farm Park in Bozrah.

READER SUBMITTED: Connecticut Students Earn International Science Fair Awards

Karen Cohen, CT Science & Engineering Fair — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

Four Connecticut students captured Grand Awards, Friday, May 17, at the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world's largest pre-college science fair. The students traveled to the ISEF, in Phoenix, Ariz., to compete with more than 1,500 high school students from around the globe. The event gave students an opportunity to showcase independent research and vie for more than $3 million in prizes. The Connecticut student delegation went to the ISEF, expenses paid, as part of their prize for earning top awards at the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) earlier this year.

READER SUBMITTED: "Iran And United States Relations: Three Decades Of Futility" Discussion At Duncaster

Andrea Obston, Duncaster Retirement Community — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

"Iran and United States Relations: Three Decades of Futility" will be subject of Duncaster's World Affairs Series on May 28. Participants will discuss whether the US should take military action if necessary to prevent a nuclear armed Iran. The meeting will be held at Duncaster from 10:30 to noon and is free to the public with advanced registration.

READER SUBMITTED: Connecticut Association Of Schools Names Windsor's Sage Park The Middle School Of The Year

Laura Soll, Windsor Public Schools — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) is proud to announce that Sage Park Middle School in Windsor has been selected as the 2013-2014 CAS Middle School of the Year. Chosen from among 150 eligible Connecticut middle schools, Sage Park distinguished itself as a consummate middle school, employing exemplary practices as defined by the National Middle School Association and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

READER SUBMITTED: Students Inducted Into National Honor Society

Randi Plake, Middlesex Community College — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

Forty-eight students who have illustrated academic excellence, leadership, fellowship, and service were inducted into the Beta Gamma Xi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Middlesex Community College. MxCC President Dr. Anna Wasescha and Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Steven Minkler participated in the formal induction of these students during a ceremony at Middlesex Community College held on May 9. Students were chosen for their academic achievement and success as leaders in service and fellowship on the MxCC campus.

READER SUBMITTED: Take A Family Hike On Connecticut Trails Day

Claire Rusowicz, The Rockfall Foundation — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

Celebrate Connecticut Trails Day weekend by joining The Rockfall Foundation (www.rockfallfoundation.org) and Everyone Outside (www.everyoneoutside.org) for local fun and exploration at Wadsworth Falls State Park and the Captain's Field. This is perfect for families with kids of all ages.

READER SUBMITTED: New Britain Friends Of Football Wine And Beer Tasting Fundraiser

Frank E. Bradley — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

New Britain Friends of Football will hold their Third Annual Wine and Beer Tasting fundraiser to benefit New Britain High School football players and cheerleaders on Friday, June 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Veterans Drive in New Britain. A repeat of last year's successful evening, the event will feature plenty of food to go along with the liquid refreshments sponsored by Stew Leonard's Wines of Newington, Onyx Spirits of Manchester featuring Onyx Moonshine, and Peel of New Britain, Maker of Fine Liqueurs, featuring Limoncello. All wine, beer and liqueur has been donated with free samples served to all guests.

READER SUBMITTED: Historic Bill Prohibiting The Sale Of Puppy Mill Dogs In CT Pet Stores Awaits Vote In Hartford

Amy Harrell, CT Votes for Animals — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

Connecticut Votes for Animals (CVA), a Connecticut-based legislative animal advocacy organization, along with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), and Connecticut Coalition Against Puppy Mills, have joined forces to help pass a historic bill that would prevent Connecticut's pet shops from selling dogs and other animals sourced from mills.

READER SUBMITTED: Girl Scouts Of Connecticut To Host Camp CEO

Tiffany Ventura, Communications & PR Manager — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

At Girl Scouts of Connecticut's Camp CEO, some of Connecticut's top female executives will come together with young women to lead in fun camping activities, share, and experience wonderful memories and leadership activities that will last a lifetime. Camp CEO will be held at Camp Laurel in Lebanon from June 30 to July 3.

READER SUBMITTED: Deep River Historical Society's Strawberry Social

Charlotte Lazor, Deep River Historical Society — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

Please join us at Deep River Historical Society's annual Strawberry Social, Sunday, June 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carriage House, 245 Main Street, Deep River.

READER SUBMITTED: Memorial Day Hitchcock Barn Sale Revived

The Hitchcock Chair Co., Ltd. — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

The Hitchcock Chair Co., Ltd., is once again celebrating the beginning of summer with their historic Barn Sale in Riverton. New owners, Rick Swenson and Gary Hath, are hosting this Barn Sale at the main barn at the Riverton Fairgrounds and in their retail store at 13 Riverton Road, Riverton, on May 25, 26, and 27.