The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut’s Northeast and Southeast Women and Girls Funds has awarded The Arc Eastern Connecticut $2,500 and $3,500, respectively, to augment and expand its successful “Voices” program for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in both New London and Windham counties. Voices provides safe, nurturing groups for women with IDD who are at risk of, or survivors of, sexual assault, domestic violence or exploitation. Since 2016, the Foundation’s support The Nutmeg Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society, based in Woodstock, presented The Arc Eastern Connecticut with a $500 donation at its bimonthly meeting. The ATHS has been a longtime supporter of The Arc and and advocate for services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the region. This year the Nutmeg Chapter raised over $7,000 to benefit organizations that help people in need in eastern Connecticut. Other awardees at the ceremony were TEEG and Boy Scout Troop 26 The following scholarships/grants will be awarded:
Richard B. Combs Hospitality Scholarship/Grant $1000Walter Schoenknecht Tourism & Travel Scholarship/Grant $1000
CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION:Student must be a resident of Connecticut.Student must be a senior at a Connecticut high school (public or private), a High School graduate who has not yet begun a college curriculum, or an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university or college. The award winner must attend an accredited More Music Series: A Winter's Evening~Romantic TriosFriday, February 7 at 7pm
Join NYC-based chamber musicians violinist Hilary Castle, cellist Ani Kalayjian and pianist Milos Repicky for an evening of romantic, lush and indulgent music for piano trio. This program is the perfect preparation for Valentine’s Day as the incredible works delve into the essence of romanticism in classical music!
Tickets $20. Age 18 and under admitted for free. Cash, check, or credit card accepted at the door.
18 and under Posted: Jan 16, 2020
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Coast Guard Academy wrestling team has cracked the Top 10 in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III poll as the Bears moved up one spot to 10th to match the program's highest national ranking as the team was tied for 10th in the preseason poll this year.
The Bears, who are ranked second in New England, have won all three tournaments they have wrestled this season, the Doug Parker Invitational, the Ted Reese Invitational and the Jim The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new and improved Tax Withholding Estimator, designed to help workers target the refund they want by having the right amount of federal income tax taken out of their pay.
The Tax Withholding Estimator, now available on IRS.gov, incorporates the changes from the redesigned Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, that employees can fill out and give to their employers this year.
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“When you’re on a fixed income, every penny saved matters. With Free Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has earned the top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. for its superior financial performance during the first nine months of 2019, reflecting Charter Oak’s position as one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation.
“Earning this five-star rating from BauerFinancial confirms that Charter Oak is a safe, sound and very strong financial institution,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We work very hard to manage our Cafe Otis is offering Super Bowl Party Catering - this special menu is in collaboration with Billy Wilson's Ageing Still
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These grant-writing workshops deliver professional development for organizations, nonprofits, and volunteers by gaining the critical skills and strategies needed to meet the unique challenges of raising capital to secure funds for programs. The workshops are designed to provide core competencies in research opportunities, planning, persuasive writing, and budgeting.Grant Writing I (Basics) - One Day: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn how to search for data and resources, Mystic Noank Library40 Library Street, Mystic, CT Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.Endre (Andy) Sarkany from the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center will speak about his experiences as a Holocaust survivor at the Mystic Noank Library on February 4 at 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by Mystic Oil Company.
Endre (Andy) Sarkany was born in Budapest, Hungary on October 31, 1936. The building he lived in was located inside the Budapest ghetto which is where he remained during the Holocaust. The East Lyme, Connecticut – January 14, 2020 – Connecticut-based startup, Healthy PlanEat, has launched a Kickstarter campaign today to raise funds to create a smartphone app for people to order food from local farms, find recipes featuring in-season ingredients, and explore the benefits of choosing food grown by their local farmer.
Healthy PlanEat exists to re-energize the connection between communities and local farms so people can have a healthy and sustainable diet. Its founder, Rosemary Ostfeld, built a Valentine's Day Wine Dinner
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1 Hopyard Rd East Haddam CT For reservations call 860-434-6644 Ext 105 OPENING RECEPTION - WHALERS & LANCERSFeaturing artwork from students of New London & Waterford High SchoolsFriday, Jan. 10 | 5:30 - 8:00pm
Join us for this vibrant and inspiring show featuring works from students in the art programs at both New London High School and Waterford High School.
Come encourage the next generation of arts leaders in our community!
Proudly sponsored by Waterford Education Foundation The Arc Eastern Connecticut was honored to receive a $1,003 grant from the Dime Bank Foundation in order to purchase CPR and first aid training materials for staff members working directly with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in eastern Connecticut. With the July 2019 merger of The Arc New Lonodn County and The Arc Quinebaug Valley, the agency now employs over 450 full and part-time staff, all of whom are trained in CPR and emergency first aid. The grant will allow The Arc Eastern The Jewett City Bank Foundation has awarded The Arc Eastern Connecticut $500 to its Day and In-Home Supports (IHS) programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. This grant will allow the programs to purchase weighted blankets and a swing chair. These sensory items will give participants, especially those with ASD, a sense of security as well as aid in relaxation and calming. Weighted blankets also help people recover and sleep after a seizure, a common Waterford, CT – January 8, 2020 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been named the Best Credit Union in the Commercial Record’s annual statewide survey of the best providers in Connecticut’s banking and real estate industries.
“Charter Oak had a great year in 2019, with our strong financial performance and continued growth,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our employees had a great year too, always striving to do their best so Charter Oak can be the best James Bias
NEWINGTON, January 10, 2020 — The new decade will bring a new executive director to the Connecticut Humane Society, following a nationwide leadership search.
CHS’ Board of Directors has announced that James Bias, most recently the president and chief executive officer of the SPCA of Texas, will take the helm in February at the 138-year-old organization. The search and appointment of Bias comes after CHS Executive Director Gordon Willard announced his retirement in summer 2019.
“I look forward General Dynamics Electric Boat presents The Boat for Women. Discover what Electric Boat has to offer in this 3 week-long program for RI residents, February 4-20, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 pm. Explore a different trade each night: pipefitting, electrical, welding, shipfitting, and machining. It's a chance to see if manufacturing is the career for you! Less than one month remains to submit nominations for the 2020 Connecticut Entrepreneur Awards, which identify, recognize, and celebrate Connecticut's leading entrepreneurs and ventures, and the ecosystem elements that support them.
Nominations will close on January 20, 2020 in both judged and community-favorite categories for an array of entrepreneurial endeavors. The online nomination process is simple and normally takes just a minute or two to complete. There is no limit to how many nominations can be Our annual MahoneySabol 5K at the Travelers Championship will benefit the ALS Clinic at the Hospital for Special Care! This year’s event will feature a 5K Run and Kids .5-Mile or 1-Mile Run. For the third year, the event also highlight a 1.5-Mile Fitness Walk!
Treat yourself to a trip to Ireland and Europe with Aer Lingus’ Spring Sale! Fly from Hartford (BDL) from $469* on round-trip Aer Lingus scheduled transatlantic flights. Valid for travel April 1 – June 15, 2020. Book by January 29, 2020 only at aerlingus.com.*Roundtrip per person, includes air transportation charges, taxes & fees. Restrictions and blackout dates apply.
Three Rivers Community College, the College Foundation, and Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut/Millstone Power Station are again offering 16 full scholarships for the Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree program. It is the only program of its kind in New England and is considered the best in the nation. Through classroom, laboratory, and simulator instruction, this program educates students in the theories underlying the safe operation of nuclear power generating stations. In conjunction with the exhibition J.M.W. Turner: Watercolors from Tate, now on display on the Museum’s Collins Gallery, Mystic Seaport Museum is hosting “Tea with Turner,” a weekly lecture series that features a lineup of prominent speakers who will explore the iconic artist’s world, including his travels, techniques, and the time in which he lived.
The series runs every Tuesday from January 14 to February 11.
Tea and lectures will take place in the dining room at Latitude 41° Restaurant at the Museum. A
Hygienic Art Galleries is hosting The Business of Art, a one-day symposium for emerging and established artists focused on the financial ins and outs of entrepreneurship and business development, on Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 9 AM – 3:30 PM in the Crozier Williams Student Center at Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut. Registration is $20.00 per person and includes coffee, muffins and Danish as well as a luncheon. Please register on line please click link below before Jan. 16th. Sponsored Kelli O'Connor, ECSO Principal Clarinetist to perform Artie Shaw's Clarinet Concerto.
The 2020 portion of the ECSO’s 19-20 season kicks off with a non-traditional pairing: the New London Big Band on the stage for the first time with the ECSO. Continuing the celebration of Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada’s 10th anniversary, this concert presents a slate of national and local treasures. In recognition of Black History Month, the ECSO performs Concert Overture No. 2 by composer Florence Price.
The Internal Revenue Service confirmed that the nation’s tax season will start for individual tax return filers on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2019 tax year returns.
The deadline to file 2019 tax returns and pay any tax owed is Wednesday, April 15, 2020. More than 150 million individual tax returns for the 2019 tax year are expected to be filed, with the vast majority of those coming before the traditional April tax deadline.
“As we enter the filing Attorney Robert A. Avena
Attorney Nicholas F. Kepple
As we enter a new decade, Suisman Shapiro has strengthened its position as the largest law firm in eastern Connecticut by joining forces with Avena & Kepple, LLC. Attorneys Robert A. Avena and Nicholas F. Kepple will serve as Directors in the firm’s municipal law department, also practicing in the areas of real estate, estate planning, business organization, land use and administrative law. They will be resident in Suisman Shapiro’s new satellite More Music: James HarrisFriday, January 31 at 7 pm
Join us for a performance by local guitarist and vocalist James Harris. James is known for his unique and interesting interpretations of well know acoustic classics: Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Neil Young; 80’s and 90’s rock with a jazz influence, and a variety of his own compelling original works.
Tickets $15
18 and under admitted free. Cash, check & credit card accepted at the door.
Cash or check accepted at the door, or visit our website for advance New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is looking for young artists to participate in a drawing contest for a calendar entitled “Long Island Sound and Its Watershed: What It Means to Me.” The contest is designed to engage youth in environmental stewardship and watershed conservation and is open to all Connecticut students currently in grades K-6. A panel of judges will choose two first place and two honorable mention winners from each grade as this year’s award recipients. Their artwork will be Nancy D. Butler, CFP®, CDFA®, CLTC®, owner of Above All Else, Success in Life and Business®, was recently honored to be appointed for the third year in a row as a delegate to the United Nations for The Commission on The Status of Women. Nancy will attend sessions at the UN in March 2020 with approximately 10,000 women from all over the world coming together to share challenges and solutions to overcome them. With over 30 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur, national professional motivational Waterford, CT – December 19, 2019 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded $618,600 in annual $100 cash bonuses to its Gold Rewards members during December 2019, which is the largest amount since the unique member-appreciation program began a decade ago.
“Gold Rewards marked its tenth anniversary this year and what better way to celebrate than with the largest payout in the program’s history,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “These hundred-dollar bonuses are Rodriguez Qualifies for Olympic TrialsJoe RodriguezPosted: Dec 13, 2019
ANNAPOLIS, Md.-- Senior Joe Rodriguez has qualified for the Olympic trials in the 50 meter freestyle with his performance in at the Navy Long Course Invitational today. He is the first swimmer in program history to qualify for Olympic trials.
Rodriguez finished at 23:14 in the 50 free in the morning preliminaries and then went even faster posting a time of 23.07 to win the finals at night. The Olympic trial cut time is From registration to financial aid, testing to scheduling classes, Saturday, January 11 offers new and current students an opportunity for One-Stop Registration for the spring semester from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Three Rivers Community College in the A Wing.
“We want to give students one more opportunity to register or enroll. One-Stop Registration makes this as easy as possible,” says Robert Farinelli, Dean of Academics. “Students can get guidance in enrolling, registering, and financial aid and finish it Waterford, CT – December 26, 2019 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Matching Gifts Program donated a combined $400,000 from the credit union and its members that will benefit more than 300 charitable organizations.
“We were overwhelmed, once again, by the generosity of our members who donated to hundreds of charitable organizations in eastern Connecticut and beyond,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Through our members continued generosity, countless
Renee Simao of Stonington, CT, has been named Customer Solutions Manager of Chelsea Groton Bank’s Norwichtown branch. Cindy Harris, Renee’s predecessor, recently retired after 37 years of serving the Bank’s customers and community.
“Renee comes to us with 12 years of banking experience. She is a strong leader and is passionate about helping members of the Bank, and her team members, achieve their goals,” shared Lori Dufficy, EVP, Director of Sales and Service at Chelsea Groton Bank. “We’re
Horizons, Inc: Summer Camp
NEW LONDON – The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces $210,554 in 2019 grants to 53 nonprofits aimed at providing greater equity for women and girls throughout Eastern Connecticut from its four Women & Girls Funds.
Northeast Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $18,795 to 11 nonprofits, including Community Health Resources for basic needs of women coming out of intensive residential treatment programs;Norwich Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $8,500 to three If you want to learn about electricity, what better place to go than to your local utility company. That’s what Groton’s local STEM Scouts program decided – turning their quest for knowledge into a masterclass in electricity taught by Groton Utilities’ Electric Division last Wednesday.
STEM Scouts Post 1027, a coed program of the Boy Scouts of America, spent the afternoon at the Electric Division Operations Building learning the ins and outs of electricity – with a notable concentration on safety. Steve For over 45 years, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, has served the public, managed a growing corps of volunteers, and seen ongoing success as a 501(c) 3 Non-Profit. Throughout January and February, we hold workshops suitable for all non-profits looking to improve their functionality and efficiency in the areas of: Non-Profit Administration, Finance, Governance, Development, Fundraising, Event Management, Communications, and of course Volunteer Management - over 650 volunteers The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new online assistant designed to help employers, especially small businesses, easily determine the right amount of federal income tax to withhold from their workers’ pay.
Known as the Income Tax Withholding Assistant for Employers, this new spreadsheet-based tool is designed to help employers easily transition to the redesigned withholding system (no longer based on withholding allowances), which goes into effect on Jan. 1. It does this by helping them easily
The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are doing extraordinary things in the arts, for the arts, and through the arts in Connecticut. Since 2016, the Connecticut Arts Hero Awards have honored remarkable individuals engaged in or supporting the arts - some publicly and some behind the scenes. Learn about previous Arts Heroes here.
If you know a special someone who has contributed significantly to the arts in Connecticut, please take a moment to nominate this Music Matters: Irish Music in North America
Saturday, January 11 at 5pmShannon Heaton, vocals, wood flute, whistles
Matt Heaton, vocals, guitar, bouzouki, bodhránIrish Music in North AmericaLovely Annie • Mountain Road
Galway Rambler • Lover’s Lament
First Date • Pick the Lock
Cabin Boy • Giant of the Road
LuAnn's Jig • Paulline O'Neill's
Sailing Down Fulton Street • Lily of the West
Botany Bay • 900 Miles • Ormond Sound
Maids of Mitchellstown
McFadden’s Handsome Daughter
Just ten months after Registration is open for spring classes at Three Rivers Community College. Students should register now to ensure that they get the classes that they want and need before they fill up. Advising help is available, and registration runs now through Tuesday, January 21.
This spring, Three Rivers is offering over 560 classes including more than 75 that are fully online. With over 55 degree and credit programs available, there is something for everyone. The degree programs and classes cover a broad variety of
Mystic, Conn. (December 11, 2019): To the delight of its guests, Mystic Aquarium is decked out in all its holiday splendor. From the 20-foot Christmas tree and festive music that greet visitors, the snow-white beluga whales and the presentation of Polar Express, to its biggest, brightest holiday event -Northern Lights, Mystic Aquarium is in the holiday spirit.
Further embracing the true ‘reason for the season,’ Mystic Aquarium showed their gratitude to those who give back in our community with support The City of Groton and Groton Utilities are happy to announce the concert schedule for the 2019-2020 City Cabaret concert series.
In a change from previous years we are pleased to announce that we have four concerts on the schedule, instead of the traditional three. The “bonus” concert is a special holiday concert with the very popular regional band The Cartells, to be held on Sunday December 15th at 3:00 p.m. at the City of Groton Municipal Building. The Cartells will be bringing their usual high level of As tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving their refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills. Some tax returns may require additional review and those refunds may take longer.
Many factors affect refund timingJust as each tax return is unique and individual, so is each taxpayer’s refund. Here are a few things taxpayers should keep in mind if they are waiting on their refund but hear or see on social media Monday, December 9, 2019, 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:30─7:30 p.m.
Applying for financial aid for college doesn’t have to be stressful. Take the mystery out of FASFA when you attend one of two free workshops offered by Three Rivers Community College. If you or your child are planning to attend college in the Fall 2020, then you need to complete your 20/21 FAFSA application, no matter what college you’re attending. This can be daunting, but we’re here to help. Three Rivers Financial Aid experts, Director
Back in 2017 Groton Utilities worked with the State of Connecticut Department of Labor, specifically with Isaiah Curtis, to have a pre-apprenticeship electrician position recognized for a student through a partnership with Ella T. Grasso Vocational Technical High School.
We are happy to announce that the 2019 student selected for this position through an interview is Samarie Delgado.
A contingent from Groton Utilities and the City of Groton were present at Grasso Tech on Tuesday morning to sign Youth Holiday Art Workshop at La Grua CenterSunday, December 15 from 10am-NoonFor the sixth year in a row, La Grua Center and the Stonington Garden Club are pleased to host our Kid’s Holiday Art Workshop! Local artisans will be on hand to help children create ornaments, cards, wreaths and other holiday treats, including a special table with our friends from Yellow Farmhouse Education Center!Drop in from 10am - noon. Open to the public; no registration needed. Younger children must be accompanied by an Mystic Aquarium CEO and Environmentalist Dr. Stephen M. Coan warned of mass whale extinction and the urgent need for public policy, federal funding and research in last night’s speech at the Ferguson Library as part of the Civility in America Series.
There are drastic changes in the Arctic temperatures as a result of climate change and sea ice is disappearing at an alarming rate. Less than 30 vaquitas and fewer than 1,000 right whales swim in our waters at this moment. Four additional whale species Mystic Aquarium announced, today, the election Susan B. Pochal, Esq.; Dr. Sarah Kelly and Michael Lech to the Board of Trustees.
“Each of these three leaders bring unique areas of expertise to the Aquarium,” said Dr. Stephen M. Coan, Mystic Aquarium’s President and CEO. “They embody the spirit of community and have passion for our core mission of conservation, education and research.”
“We are grateful for their willingness to serve and to work with us in moving Mystic Aquarium forward as one of Lord Foundation of Norwich provides $250,000 over 3 years for several projects at the Route 27 property
Mystic, CT (November 11, 2019) — The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center has received a grant from The Edward and Mary Lord Foundation of Norwich that will advance the Coogan Farm project that began five years ago when the Center acquired the property.
The three-year grant, which totals $250,000, will “allow us to further our collaboration with our neighbors the Denison Homestead and Mystic Seaport
GROTON, Conn.– November 18, 2019 – Chelsea Groton Bank is recognizing the outstanding accomplishment of Rich Balestracci, VP, Commercial Loan Officer, who recently graduated from the American Bankers Association’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania. The preeminent three-year program is in partnership with the world-renowned Wharton School. Graduates receive both a Stonier Diploma and a Wharton Leadership Certificate.
“Stonier has given me an unparalleled education The 12th annual Subaru Share the Love® Event will help deliver nutritious meals and compassion to Eastern Connecticut’s seniorsBozrah, CT (November 15, 2019) – Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2019 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. From November 14, 2019, through January 2, 2020, Subaru of America will donate
New London, Conn. – November 13, 2019 – On November 12, 2019, leadership from global developers and manufacturers in the offshore wind industry toured State Pier in New London, Connecticut. A public-private partnership aims to significantly upgrade the Pier’s infrastructure, transforming the facility into a major hub for offshore wind in the Northeast. The Pier’s infrastructure upgrades have a $93 million total projected cost, with joint venture partners Ørsted and Eversource committed to paying more Music Matters: Cafe Lisboa
Portuguese Fado with Sonia Bettencourt & Guitarras do AtlanticoSaturday, December 14 at 5pm
In what has become a much beloved tradition, Sonia Bettencourt and Guitarras do Atlantico return to delight us with a December Fado performance. Fado is the folk music of Portuguese urban cafés and the ancient ports. It’s a haunting, wistful amalgam of Portuguese, Iberian, North African Arab and black, Moorish, Roma, and Atlantic islands roots. This is more than just the music of the Developers of Connecticut’s first offshore wind farm, Eversource and Ørsted, today announced their economic development commitments and community contributions as part of their Constitution Wind project bid, which was submitted to the state in late September in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for offshore wind energy generation.
Constitution Wind’s economic development commitments will strategically invest in local port infrastructure for direct use by the offshore wind industry, renew the Sails Up 4 Cancer is proud to announce that it has been selected by Subaru America as part of this years Share the Love campaign in conjunction with Holmgren Subaru in Franklin, CT. Subaru has donated over $147 million toward charities across the country. From November 14, 2019 until January 2, 2020 Subaru will donate $250 to Sails Up 4 Cancer for each car sold or leased. Sails Up 4 Cancer, founded in 2011 is a 501(c)3 non profit corporation based in Mystic. Over the past eight years Sails Up has donated For 150 years, Dime Bank has made good on its founders’ promise to always give back to the community; tomorrow, the Bank will take this commitment to a new level with the donation of 150 turkeys to the 97.7 WCTY Drive to End Hunger, benefitting the Thames Valley Council for Community Action & the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Bank.
The drive, which is held annually at the Big Y at 224 Salem Turnpike, collects food to be donated to the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Bank, which distributes the The ECSO continues its 73rd season with an array of pieces that showcase the wide scope of the orchestral repertoire. Opening the concert in bombastic fashion is an arrangement of the iconic rock band Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, a prog-rock operetta and one of their most popular songs. The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus joins to open the concert with this piece.
Composer Charles Frink, an original member of the ECSO, and good friend of founding Music Director, Victor Norman, grew to become a
Mystic Seaport Museum is celebrating 40 years of its holiday performance, Lantern Light Tours with a nod to past productions and a return to classic holiday themes.
A Mystic holiday tradition, Lantern Light Tours is a progressive play that weaves a heart-warming holiday story in the setting of the historic buildings and vessels of the Museum.
The Lantern Light Tours plot changes every year and the writing and production planning begins early in the spring. This year’s script was written by Rebecca The Lyman Allyn Art Museum kicks off its Season of Wonderment on Saturday, Nov. 23 with the opening of its newest family-friendly exhibit, Grand Menagerie: Animals in Art! Throughout November and December, an array of activities and programs will provide holiday fun for the whole family. Please reserve your spots for programs that require RSVPs early. Check out the list below for more details.
Grand Menagerie: Animals in Art! Opening 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 From the earliest cave drawings, to the Hard Rock Cafe® Serves Up Limited-Time, Multi-Course Menu Offerings and Breakfast with Santa for the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Hard Rock Cafe® Foxwoods is inviting guests to a rockin’ celebration with holiday-themed family events and two limited-time, pre-fixe menu options. Available from 12/2/2019 to 1/1/2020, Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods Festive Menu and Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe Menu will provide a great value for group holiday celebrations including parties of two or On Wednesday, November 6th Groton Utilities/Bozrah Light and Power presented Optimus Senior Living with a rebate check in the amount of $53,560 as part of Groton Utilities’ energy conservation program. Elmbrook Village in Bozrah, owned and run by Optimus Senior Living, is a senior living community that features independent living, assisted living and memory care support. Elmbrook recently completed a LED installation project, for which they applied and were granted the rebate from Groton Utilities/Bozrah Mystic Seaport Museum and the Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC) launched a new three-year partnership in recognition of the enduring importance of museums and libraries to our communities. On behalf of the Museum, the CLC is managing an annual lottery for five free Mystic Seaport Museum Library Memberships, underwritten by the Museum’s Susan Lewin Memorial Library Membership Program.
The five winning libraries – drawn at random from CLC’s membership roster of libraries in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New London, CT – The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) is pleased to announce the 2019 Preston Community Fund grant awards. One of more than 500 funds at the Community Foundation, the Preston Community Fund supports the arts, and cultural and social needs of the residents and organizations of the Town of Preston.
Five nonprofits received a total of $3,276: Amos Lake Association, Arts for Learning CT, Catholic Charities, Preston City Congregational Church/Two-Can Food Pantry, and At Three Rivers, students can use their winter break to earn 3 to 4 credits in less than 3 weeks and fulfill a degree requirement or prerequisite. The Winter Session at Three Rivers Community College begins on Thursday, December 26 and runs through Thursday, January 16. Registration is now open and runs through Tuesday, December 24.
Most courses are offered completely online, enabling students to take classes from the comfort of home, while on vacation, or wherever they may be. Other classes are offered Bears Earn Top Ranking in New EnglandPosted: Oct 31, 2019
NEW LONDON, Conn. – Coast Guard is the top team in the New England Wrestling Coaches Association (NEWCA) Preseason poll and the Bears are the only team to have a wrestler ranked in all 10 weight classes.
Coast Guard which earlier in the week earned its highest ever national ranking, tied for 10th nationally in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Preseason poll, was 9-3 in dual meets last season and placed 2nd at the NCAA Music Matters: Heartfelt Salon, Intimate Stage
Saturday, November 23 at 5pmSonja Du Toit Tengblad, sopranoEmily Marvosh, contraltoJoseph Turbessi, pianosHearfelt Salon, Intimate StageMiddle-English love song Bryd one brere
Elizabethan songs by Thomas Morley
Handel arias from Ariodante & Judas Maccabeus
trad. Northumberland Blow the Wind Southerly
Jacques Offenbach Barcarolle
Gustav Mahler from Rückert-Lieder
Amy Beach Three Browning Exhibit Openings
Friday, November 8 from 5-7pm (remarks and short video at 5:45)
Saturday, November 9 from 2-4pm (remarks and short video at 3:45)
“Pawcatuck Remembers: 80 Years at the 40 Field Street School”
Pawcatuck Remembers is a student-developed art exhibition and book project capturing snapshots and stories of the school since 1939.
Remarks and short video viewing at 5:45 on Friday and 2:45 on Saturday.
Wine, soft drinks, nibbles, and cafeteria “Candy Cookies.”
Share your own memories and
This morning Groton Utilities and the Avalonia Land Conservancy celebrated the formalization of their partnership with a check presentation. Groton Utilities has agreed to donate $159,945 to the non-profit, tax exempt organization for the purpose of assisting in the purchase of land important to the region’s water quality.
Groton Utilities is happy to assist the Avalonia Land Conservancy in the purchase of land that will help protect the Groton Utilities watershed. The Avalonia Land Conservancy is Sunday, November 3 at 3pm
Join us for an intimate concert with Ribchinsky performing JS Bach’s Third Suite in C major as well modern works by Cassado, Elliot Carter and the Beatles. Ribchinsky will discuss the influence of Bach on the technique and musical soul of the cello.
Eric Isselhardt, PhD, named NESS’s first Executive Director of EducationA veteran executive with deep experience in both nonprofit and for-profit educational organizations has been selected to serve as the new Executive Director of Education for the New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), a nonprofit ocean adventure education organization.
Isselhardt comes to NESS after serving as President and acting CEO at the National Network of State Teachers of the Year. Most recently before that, he served Join us at 5 pm on Friday, November 1 for a free seminar on bats. “Bat Crazy” is a presentation by bat expert and biologist, Maureen Heidtmann, who has worked with bats for more than 25 years. She is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and a Certified Wildlife Conservationist with the State of Connecticut’s DEEP. She also fosters bats and will have two with her to show.
The presentation is free and open to the public and will be held at Three Rivers Community College in room C-101. For more information, Hosting a Holiday Party?? Come celebrate at the Oceanfront Branford House Mansion. A Unique beautiful setting located at UConn Avery Point. For info., please call 860 405-9072 or email Katherine.Pollard@Uconn.edu
Photo: Past Chairpersons Bob Potter (left) and Margo Weitekamp (center) welcome Frank LaMonaca (right) as the new Chairperson of the Southeastern CT Chapter of SCORE.Frank LaMonaca will become the new Chairperson of the Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, leading a team of more than 40 volunteers who provide free mentoring for people starting up or running small businesses throughout the Southeastern region of Connecticut.
“We are delighted to welcome Frank LaMonaca as the new Chairperson for
11th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts FairSaturday, November 16 from 9:30am-3pmNew and returning artisans join us for our 11th annual Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show. Bring a friend and get a start on your holiday shopping! AJ AeberliPosted: Oct 28, 2019
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Coast Guard Academy wrestling team has its highest ever national ranking as the Bears are tied for 10th nationally in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Preseason poll.
The Bears, who were 9-3 in dual meets last season and placed 2nd at the NCAA Division III Northeast Regional a year ago, are only team from New England in the preseason poll which ranks the top 15 teams in the country.
Coast Guard also has four wrestlers with
50th Anniversary of Earth Day Marks Pivotal Year for the PlanetOn April 22, 1970, 20 million people took to the streets and college campuses across the country to protest environmental ignorance and demand greater protections for our planet. This first Earth Day sparked the passage of major environmental legislation in the U.S. including the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts, and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
“The 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020 will Sunday, November 17, 2019
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Technology has allowed busy people to check errands like grocery shopping off their to-do list without ever leaving the house. However, one important task that still required a special trip was opening a new bank account. Now one of Connecticut’s top financial institutions is making that process simple, easy and online. In just 10 minutes individuals can be on their way to a new personal checking or savings account at Chelsea
Long recognized as the signature women's business gathering in Connecticut, the event will salute women's economic empowerment honoring entrepreneurs, business and community leaders
The Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) will host its annual Gala Luncheon celebrating "Women Rising 2019," spotlighting the positive and critical changes that women are bringing to Connecticut's economy. The event will take place on Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 East Putnam Avenue,
NTE Energy’s Tim Eves, Mike Green and Stephanie Clarkson will share oversight of all company operations as it continues development of new power plants in Connecticut and the Carolinas, the company announced today.
As co-presidents, Eves, Green and Clarkson – key members of the NTE senior leadership team for the past several years – will share ownership and day-to-day management of the company. They succeed Seth Shortlidge, who in 2009 founded NTE with his wife, Jane, as an energy consulting firm and 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019New London Science & Technology Magnet High SchoolA debate among the candidates for New London’s City Council will be at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the New London Science & Technology Magnet High School, 490 Jefferson Ave., on the high school campus.
The debate is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut, Centro de la Comunidad and the New London NAACP.
Only three incumbents are running this year for seats on what will be a markedly The University of Connecticut Avery Point invites media members to the Opening Reception for the Electric Boat Employee Art Exhibition. The event will take place at the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery on the second floor of the Branford House from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 24.
The exhibition will be open to the general public and campus community from 12-4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from October 24, 2019 through January 5, 2020 (excluding Nov. 28 and 29).
On display for this
It has become all too commonplace to hear chief executive officers boast that their company is a “great place to work.” The statement is thrown around so often that you can seldom take it seriously. Suggest that these folks prove their claim that theirs truly is a great place to work and you will often find that the boast is threadbare and hollow and completely unsurprising.
It is with this in mind that Sound Community Services, headquartered on Montauk Avenue in New London and with locations in multiple ConnectiCare recently celebrated the re-opening of their newly expanded and upgraded Center in Waterbury. Elected officials and members of the community joined ConnectiCare for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the facility. ConnectiCare expanded the facility to offer additional health and insurance resources in the Greater Waterbury region.
The ConnectiCare center in Waterbury is one of five in the state, with locations in Manchester, Farmington, Newington, and Bridgeport. October 15, the health plan
"Bond of Hope" Kick-off Gala fundraising gala will introduce our Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club youth plans for 2020 and present the 2019 Award of Excellence on October 29 at 6 p.m., Port & Starboard at Ocean Beach, New London.
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Beatrice Jeanette, founder and president of S.T.E.P.S., Inc.
With Beatrice's vision, over 800 girls have learned to make positive, confident choices and how to bounce back from adversity.
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Voluntown, Connecticut: Ever wonder what it would be like to attend a dinner hosted by Beetlejuice? Well, here’s your opportunity!
On Saturday, October 26, the rustic estate Tamarack Lodge have invited the ghostest with the mostest Beetlejuice to host a Spooky Dinner and Adult Spirits in the middle of the woods! Dine while listening to acoustic tunes by Mike Leonard who has a voice like Neil Young and David Bowie. Come as you are or dress up in festive Halloween outfits! The whole restaurant will be Christen Brewer of Miranda Creative presents a free SCORE workshop on “Advanced Social Media: Facebook” on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Chester Town Hall. With support from Essex Savings Bank.In this interactive and engaging workshop with Christen Brewer of Miranda Creative, you will learn Facebook specific tips and techniques at the intermediate to advanced level. Learn social media best practices, proven tips for increased engagement, how to use audience platforms, and more. There The community-focused mission of Chelsea Groton Bank ignited an enthusiasm for the financial industry in Marketing Manager Barbara Curto four years ago. Her commitment to excellence has earned her recognition as a Women of FIRE (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate) by Banking New England and American Business Media. Curto was selected for the prestigious award based on her success as an effective and results-driven leader who motivates employees by encouraging professional and personal growth.
“Barbara Opening Reception & ExhibitionComplimentary light appetizers and cash bar offered.Oct. 19 5:00-8:00 pm &New London Art Walk Night Check out our Gallery and Shop neighbors - Studio 33, Marquee Gallery, Custom House, and Flavour's of Life These great galleries & shops will stay open till 8 pm for your strolling pleasure.So come out and enjoy all that New London has to offer!! Click here for info on these exhibitions and our upcoming 2019 Schedule of Events In The Thick travels to Connecticut this month for two live shows. The roundtable podcast is hosted by award-winning journalists, Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela, and it covers politics, race and culture from the perspective of people of color (POC). In The Thick has hosted a number of live shows around the country and world, from Chicago to Mexico City to Los Angeles.
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Comcast is increasing download speeds for some of its most popular Xfinity Internet packages for residential customers in the Northeast Division, which includes 14 northeastern states from Maine through Virginia and the District of Columbia. Download speeds for the Northeast Division’s most popular speed tiers – Today, the Ørsted and Eversource Joint Venture (JV) officially marked the arrival of their first Connecticut office in downtown New London. Members of the Ørsted and Eversource Joint Venture joined alongside their future neighbors and the New London business community at a ceremonial groundbreaking event at the Muddy Waters Café at 42 Bank Street.
“The governor, port authority, city and local industry leaders have been fantastic partners, and we are looking forward to beginning constructions on Tuesday, October 22, 20192 p.m. Eastern Time; 1 p.m. Central Time; 12 p.m. Mountain Time; 11 a.m. Arizona; 11 a.m. Pacific Time; 10 a.m. Alaska; 8 a.m. Hawaii This free 60-minute webinar is open to ALL. This webinar will cover the following: •Explain the reason for a new design of the W-4•Explain Steps 1-5 of the 2020 Form W-4•Explain who must use the 2020 Form W-4 •Illustrate how to complete two of the five worksheets from Publication 15-T•Plus a live Q & AClick here to register for the webinar
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The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free Small Business Workshop, “Effective Small Business Time Management.”
Small business owners wear multiple hats and play several roles in running their business. Juggling the demands of tasks and time can be frustrating and Today, the Ørsted and Eversource Joint Venture (JV) officially marked the arrival of their first Connecticut office in downtown New London. Members of the Ørsted and Eversource Joint Venture joined alongside their future neighbors and the New London business community at a ceremonial groundbreaking event at the Muddy Waters Café at 42 Bank Street.
“The governor, port authority, city and local industry leaders have been fantastic partners, and we are looking forward to beginning constructions on The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announces the organization’s Annual Benefit Gala to be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Hilton Mystic in Mystic, CT. This year’s gala theme is “Dear NESS” and will be filled with NESS student stories and the impact donors make on their lives. Funds raised at the gala are used to support NESS’s annual fund and provide scholarships to keep NESS inclusive and accessible.
NESS, a nationally-recognized and award-winning nonprofit ocean adventure Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has earned the top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. for its superior financial performance during the first half of 2019, which is an indication that Charter Oak remains one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation.
“Our financial performance for the first six months of this year has been very strong, and this top five-star rating from a well-respected firm like BauerFinancial confirms that Charter Oak ranks among the strongest of all the financial As a college freshman, Marcus Engel was blinded and nearly killed after being struck by a drunk driver. Through years of rehab, over 350 hours of reconstructive facial surgery, and adaptation through a multitude of life changes, Engel witnessed the good, the bad and the profound in patient care. Join us as he shares his experiences as a young patient and the extensive effect that healthcare professionals had upon him. Free and open to the public, the event will be held at Three Rivers Community College on This September, a group of eight college students returned to their respective college campuses armed with important findings following their completion of the 2019 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program funded by the National Science Foundation at Mystic Aquarium. Throughout the ten-week program, students engaged in a ‘true view’ into the world of research; focusing on cutting-edge marine research while receiving extensive training in professional development, teamwork and more.
“We had Help us restore the vibrant ecosystem of Alewife Cove by joining us for our 1st annual Endless Summer FUNdraiser! Join us for delicious food with a Chef Carving Station and Prime Rib along with passed around appetizers, pasta bar and salads, a cash bar and prizes and drawings with many gift donations from local businesses. Plus we have Live Music with The Rivergods one of New England’s premiere Americana / Roots Bands.
When: Saturday Oct 12. 2019 - 6pm to 10pmWhere: Ocean Beach Park New London, CT - As part of the Good Deeds program, ConnectiCare employees joined their members in volunteering at the FoodShare facility in Bloomfield. Good Deeds offers the opportunity for ConnectiCare employees to join their members in doing good for local communities. Cool Nights Warm Jazz: The Packer Trio with Ian KellyFriday, October 25 at 7pm
The Packer Trio featuring Ian Kelly on drums, Tom Latawiec on bass, and Fred Fagan on guitar, has developed a very eclectic repertoire over the last 19 years. They specialize in jazz standards with a modern approach and a chemistry that only comes from time. The Trio will delight us with Latin, traditional, and some original pieces.
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Safe Futures Annual Safe Walk is scheduled as a kick-off event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month for Sunday morning, October 6th at the Crystal Mall in Waterford (inside). Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:15 a.m. The registration fee is $25 for individuals, $15 for students. Student teams are accepted at no charge.(must fill out registration form) We hope to have a record turnout this year with the help of the business community! Businesses are encouraged to create a team to Today’s Challenges of Attracting, Developing and
Retaining a Healthcare WorkforceFriday, October 18, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room • Three Rivers Community College
574 New London Turnpike • Norwich, CT
Please join the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board and our healthcare partners to explore the changing realities facing our region’s healthcare workforce
Feel free to share this invitation with others
8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast & Networking
8:30 – 9:00 • Welcome – Chris Jewell, EWIB The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra kicks off the 2019-20 season on Saturday, October 26, at 7:30 PM with “New Season – New World”, at the Garde Arts Center in New London. This opening concert features violinist, Solomiya Ivakhiv making her ECSO debut with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. The concert concludes with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (From the New World).
The ECSO is partnering with the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation to offer discounts for the opening concert to all walkers for their Maria Miranda presents a free SCORE workshop, “Instagram for Business (IG4BZ),” on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Madison Senior Center. Sponsored by Essex Savings Bank.With more than 200 million users accessing at least one business profile a day, Instagram for Business (IG4BZ) has become a vital part of nearly every marketing strategy, offering opportunities for engagement, conversion and advocacy. Join us for an engaging dialogue with an Instagram pro from Miranda Creative. Join us for our Red Carpet Gala benefiting the Forever In My Heart Foundation at the beautiful Grand Pequot Ballroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino.You will experience amazing live entertainment, delicious food prepared by Foxwoods Executive Chef and dance the night away while raising money to Save dogs in shelters and improve lives of CT Disabled Veterans.
An award-winning entertainment will open the 3rd Annual Forever In My Heart Foundation Charity Gala followed by a sit down dinner, live music, silent and ConnectiCare recently hosted their third annual Healthy Aging Fair at the ConnectiCare Center in Manchester. There were about 100 attendees and 17 vendors that participated in the fair. A few of the vendors included: The Alzheimer’s Association, Shop Rite, Mental Health CT, Touchpoints Therapy, Elder Care Consulting and other ConnectiCare partners. The event featured free health screenings, giveaways, and informational seminars to help educate attendees about different ways to stay healthy as they age. If Professor Knowles teaches students in his Literature and Composition class at Three Rivers Community College.Three Rivers Community College is excited to share that Associate Professor Frederick-Douglass Knowles II has been named the Virginia D. Christian Educator of the Year by the Norwich NAACP Branch. He will receive the award at the NAACP Norwich Branch’s 56th annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Thursday, October 3.
The Freedom Fund Dinner recognizes groups and individuals who have contributed to the cause
Throughout its 165-year history, Chelsea Groton Bank has won countless awards for helping their customers and communities achieve their goals. Now for the fourth year in a row, employees have bestowed the Bank with the 2019 Top Workplaces honor by the Hartford Courant.
“Fostering a positive workplace culture has always been a top priority. This is more than a job to all of us and that is reflected in the enthusiastic employee feedback,” said Michael Rauh, President & CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “We
The 42nd Annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race
Sunday October 6, 20195K and 10K races start promptly at 9:30amFamily Fun Run, Walk, Roll starts at 11:00amDay of registrations and pre-registration check in begins at 8:00amCamp Harkness, 301 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385$25 early individual registration / $30 race day$45 early family registration (2 adults, 2 children) / $50 race day$5 child registration (12 and under)Race officiant is SNERRO
Sponsors includeOutback SteakhouseThe 21st The Hygienic Resident Artist Program is seeking working visual artist for residency at the Hygienci Art Galleries in downtown New London. The live-in studio apartment will be available November 1 for emerging visual artists interested in a space to live/work in a cooperative style environment, create art, and be part of the local art scene.
Applications are due by October 8, 2019.
Applications are available during gallery hours or can be found online at Hygienic.org/artists/artist residency
All On the night of October 19,1944, Ensign Merle H. Longnecker of New Rockford, North Dakota and Ensign George K. Kraus of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin had been both flying their Grumamn F6F-5N U.S. Navy “Hellcats” when they were both killed. Something went wrong during a training flight resulting in both planes colliding and crashing over Norwich, Connecticut.
The Norwich Area Veterans Council is conducting a 75th Anniversary Memorial Program in memory of Ensign Longnecker and Ensign Kraus at the Preston Public The University of Connecticut Avery Point invites all local residents and their dogs to campus this Friday, September 27 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to meet two new members of its campus community – Sergeant Justin Cheney and Officer Tildy, a three-year old yellow lab/golden retriever mix. The event will take place at the campus gazebo, adjacent to the University police station.
No advance registration is required for this event, and free parking will be available in lots A and B on campus.
Sergeant Cheney World Comes to La Grua Series: Lessons Learned from a Year Abroad: Teaching, Traveling, and Learning in Southeast Asia
With Tim FlanaganWednesday, October 16 at 6pm
From teaching poetry in Vietnam to living with Burmese refugees in Thailand, Tim will share photos, stories and lessons learned from a year abroad. Learn how to travel cheaply while immersing yourself in another culture. Ask questions and get inspired to take your own adventure!
Cost: Suggested donation $5
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Sep. 26, 2019
Military Matters: Tidewater Screening and Panel Discussion
as part of the Mystic Film Festival
at La Grua Center
Thursday, October 3 at 6:30pm
As part of the Mystic Film Festival, La Grua Center presents a screening of Tidewater, which explores how rising sea levels affect military readiness
and national security.
Panel discussion immediately following with Roger Sorkin, director; Bob Ross, executive director of the Connecticut Office of Military Affairs; Silver / Petrucelli + Associates has announced the completion of the $75 million, 140,000 s.f. school campus that consolidates two special education programs for Area Cooperative Education Services (ACES). ACES is a regional educational service center that serves 2,300 students from fifty-seven communities through Connecticut.
The new campus located on Leeder Hill Road in Hamden is home to the ACES Whitney Academy EXPLORE & CREATE and ACES Whitney High School North. It serves 300 students with special On September 22 at 2pm, enjoy a remarkable afternoon with the world's most famous sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, as the launch of the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut Annual Campaign. Dr. Ruth will advise the Garde audience and answer questions on issues concerning love, sex, and health, in no-nonsense and non-judgmental terms, all with a good dose of fun.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer is a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. With her diminutive frame, thick German accent, Walter Iooss Jr., photographer and longtime contributor to Sports Illustrated, has been called the “poet laureate of sports.” He has captured the thrill, triumph, and complexity of athletic achievement for over 50 years. Iooss began his career in 1961 at the age of 17, and he has produced a remarkable body of work in the decades since, documenting pivotal moments and shooting iconic athletes in introspective portraits.
The exhibition LEGENDS: the Sports Photography of Walter Iooss will open with an evening The University of Connecticut Avery Point invites all campus community members and local residents to join us for a panel discussion and networking event entitled “Women Leaders Making a Difference” on Sept. 20 from 1-4 p.m. at the campus Student Center Auditorium. The event brings together a group of inspirational women leaders in the region who will share their stories, contributions and ideas for empowering one another.The Keynote Speaker for the event is Kate Farrar (Executive Director of the Reliance Health has been recognized by its employees as a 2019 Top Workplace through the Hartford Courant. In addition to ranking 6th among mid-sized employers, Reliance Health received “standout scores” resulting in Special Award recognition for their Managers.
The Hartford Courant partnered with Energage to survey companies within Hartford, Tolland, Windham, Middlesex, and New London counties to identify the top workplaces in Connecticut. 686 companies participated in the survey with a total of 13,747 The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), in collaboration with Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, will conduct education and outreach events in observance of Responsible Gaming Education Week, which takes place from September 15-21, 2019.
CCPG staff will be on hand at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun to raise public awareness of responsible gaming, problem gambling, and the availability of prevention and recovery services statewide. Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW) provides an opportunity to share Includes Over 10,000 Free Movies and Shows, a 4K UHD Streaming Device and Xfinity’s Award-Winning Voice Remote Free for Internet-only Customers
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The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra The Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS® is hosting a free energy efficiency fair on September 26th from 5pm to 7pm at Foundry 66 in Norwich, CT. Your utility company has incentives and programs that can help lower your use and energy costs. Attendees will learn from our vendors and presenters how to manage energy use in their homes or businesses. Seminars on energy efficiency, smart home technology, home energy savings and financing will take place during the event. Vendors include AdvantaClean of On Saturday, September 14th, over 150 riders participated in the 2nd Annual ConnectiCare Gran Fondo. The event honors the memory of Gordon Keller, a local triathlete who lost his life in a tragic accident while on a training ride.
The Travelers Championship today announced that the 2019 tournament generated more than $2.1 million for 150 local charities, including this year’s primary beneficiary, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
The funds were distributed to representatives from participating nonprofits at the annual Travelers Championship Charity Celebration, held today at TPC River Highlands.
“I look forward to this event every year because, ultimately, this is what the tournament is all about,” said Travelers Championship Eric Galvin has been named Chair of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s 2019 Community Campaign.
Galvin is President of ConnectiCare, with more than 20 years of experience in the health care industry. In his new role as Chair, he’ll serve on United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors.
“I’m proud to continue my service to children and families in the community as Chair of this year’s United Way Community Campaign,” said Galvin. “United Way is the power The once-a-decade population count affects your representation in government, determines how much funding your community receives, and provides data to help you plan for the future. Join us to spread the word about the importance of the 2020 Census and help ensure a complete and accurate count.BENEFITS OF A COMPLETE COUNT
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Banking Services & Credit ReportingOrganizational TypesTime ManagementFinancial Management & Record KeepingPlanning for a Healthy Dogbite, Heap and The Dogmatics Saturday, Sept. 21 | Gates open at 6:30 pm
TICKETS: $10 at door (no presale tickets)
Band line-up-
Dogbite 7 pm
Heap 8 pm
The Dogmatics 9 pm
A bit about these great bands-
Dogbite is an eclectic, ragtag outfit dedicated to performing roots music. The group is a six-piece combo, a trio or a duo, depending on the venue, plus any fellow travelers who happen to be in the room at the time of a performance or recording session. Drawing from a rich variety of sources,
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is pleased to announce the US Army Corps of Engineers as the 2019 Team Walktober. TLGV designates one person, or team of people, to represent the best of Walktober. The U.S. Army Corps team of Michelle Cucchi, Nicole Giles, Cathy St. Andre and Glenna Vitello exemplify the volunteer spirit that has made Walktober a success for the last 29 years.
Brought to you by The Last Green Valley, Inc., the 29th year of Walktober runs from Sept. 21 to Nov. 3 and offers an array of > Click here to learn more. The Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session business planning workshop series is for individuals who are seriously considering starting a business, and for current business owners looking for insights and inspiration for growing their business. The interactive sessions give participants the opportunity to learn from SCORE Mentors and other entrepreneurs. The workshops include in-class work on the most important aspects of building a business, as well as discussion and brainstorming. The The 2019 Connecticut Lodging Association Annual Tax and Labor Seminar features presentations, with Q&A, from the CT Department of Revenue Services and Siegel, O’Connor, O’Donnell & Beck, P.C., a Connecticut-based law firm with a national reputation in the practice specialty of labor and employment law, and a long time partner of CLA. Topics will include, but not limited too:•New 1% CT Meal Tax•Overview of CT Lodging Taxes•New Sexual Harassment Laws - The “Time’s Up” Act, signed into law in mid-June, expands The Thames River Heritage Park will offer a special schedule for the hop-on hop-off water taxi service on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, during the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival being held at Fort Trumbull and City Pier in New London.
The Water Taxi will operate continuous express water taxi service between Fort Trumbull and City Pier in New London and between Fort Trumbull and Thames River Landing in Groton from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Water Taxi will operate on a regular
Friday, September 20 at 7pm
This dynamic group is comprised of some of the sassiest jazz players in the region who keep the room full of lively vibes. The band, featuring Ben Velazquez (bass), Chris Leigh (guitar), Miguel Rios (congas), Steve Marien (saxophone), Rufus Davis (piano), and Luis Rivera (percussion), combines elements of traditional Latin music with an eclectic repertoire of jazz standards and pop/fusion classics.
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Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Presents LeadingTOGETHER 2019
THRIVING COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS SERIES
September 12, 2019
4:00pm - 5:30pmWaterford Public Library
49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06385
Town of WATERFORD
What makes Waterford a thriving community?
We would like to hear what excites and inspires you about your town! Join us in a conversation to talk about how we can connect and do better together as a community.
Conversation facilitated by Maryam Elahi, President & CEO There is still time to fit in a class at Three Rivers Community College this fall. Three Rivers offers 14 accelerated classes that begin later in the semester and are taught over a shorter period of time, 7- or 12-weeks.
Classes cover a variety of subjects and range from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra to Composition, US History II, General Psychology and more. It is a fast way to squeeze in more credits to put towards a degree or certificate. The full list of classes can be found at How has giving changed since 2017? Why should I consider accelerating my giving? Is a donor advised fund the best option for me? When should I set up a charitable remainder trust?
You are invited to hear Stephanie Diamond, Managing Director, Charitable Planning Strategies of Schwab Charitable in New York City speak at the Mystic Museum of Art on October 3, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 pm. At this event, Stephanie will answer these questions and explain much more about how the current tax laws impact the way New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), Town of Westerly, Eastern Surfing Association (ESA), and North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) announce the eighth annual “Catch a Curl” Youth Surf Competition. The event will be held at the Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Avenue) in Rhode Island on Saturday, September 14. Catch a Curl is open to beginners through advanced youth surfers and will include a beach cleanup as part of the event. Kids can try surfing with the support In an effort to expand program offerings, the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) is pleased to announce a new Community Partnership Program with Essex Meadows. Essex Meadows is a retirement community committed to helping residents embrace lifelong learning, and often hosts educational programs that meet SECWAC’s mission to foster an understanding of issues of foreign policy and international affairs, including the Foreign Policy Association’s “Great Decisions” Program.
To launch the Three Rivers Professor of Accounting Edwin Muenzner recently established the William F. Muenzner Sr. Memorial Scholarship in honor of his father. Professor Muenzner explained that all of the good qualities that he possess today were taught to him through his father’s example of compassion and impeccable work ethic. William F. Muenzner Sr. spent nearly his entire life working to provide for his family. At the age of 17, he graduated from high school in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and began his work life in the
EB’s Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP) is a work-based learning internship for local high school juniors. The program, a partnership between Electric Boat, the labor unions and the CT Department of Labor, is aimed at cultivating a strong pipeline for future talent in the trades. Over the next decade, Electric Boat will lose skilled workers as they begin to retire. By collaborating with local high schools, EB is preparing the next generation workforce, introducing students to high-skill, high wage
The Chelsea Groton Foundation will be accepting applications for the fall grant cycle through the Foundation’s online application portal until Friday, September 20, 2019. Local and regional charitable organizations in the areas of Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Housing, and Youth Activities, should visit www.chelseagroton.com/CGFoundationto access the online application portal and more details on specific requirements.
The Exhibit Opening: The Whimsical World of Samuel Austin
Friday, September 13 from 5-7pm
Come explore the whimsical world of Colorado artist Samuel Austin in this special partner exhibit with our friends at Curated gallery in Mystic. Exhibit will run through October 2019. Enjoy two openings, one at Curated gallery in Mystic on September 6th from 5-7pm and the other at La Grua on September 13th, 5-7pm. We’ll have bubbly, nibbles, and rum tasting with Real McCoy Rum founders Bailey and Jennifer Pryor.
For Corvettes Only is holding their Corvette Gathering at the Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT on Sunday, September 22, 2019, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rain day Sunday, September 29, 2019.For more information, visit forcorvettesonly.com.About For Corvettes Only, Inc.
FCO Inc. attends and hosts many functions throughout the year and caravans to other Corvette events in the New England area. See the events section for 2018 club activities.
FCO Inc. usually meets at 6:30 pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month. The dinner Hartford HealthCare has opened its newest HealthCenter at 350 Liberty Street (Route 2) in Pawcatuck. The 27,000-square-foot building was developed with patients’ comfort and convenience in mind, offering easy access to primary care, pediatric and adolescent primary care, and rehabilitation services for patients in southeastern Connecticut and Western Rhode Island.
The physicians in the building are:Amanda Conti, MD, offering primary care, pediatric and adolescent primary care, previously with an office Our Time for Me Wellness Series is back for the fall! For our kickoff event, we've got a special 1-hour show planned for you!ABOUT
Purposeful Music: An Evening with Charles Austin
Special Guests: Comedic Motivational Speaker Michelle Gotay and our very own Spa Director, Marie Mozzi
Houston, Texas native Charles Austin shares his original songs in a style that offers a mix of Modern Folk American with hints of Rock, Blues, Jazz and Country.
Charles has found his purpose through music and challenges you To Cleanse, or Not to Cleanse?Presented by Dr. Laura MunroCleansing has become a household term, but what does it actually mean? How does it affect your body? Why cleanse in the first place? Is cleansing just a fad or legit?Join Dr. Laura Munro, a practicing physician and Chief Medical Officer of Natura Medica in Mystic, CT, and learn about the components of fasting/detoxifying and how to reap the benefits your own life.Dr. Munro has studied under world renowned Dr. Walter Crinnion in environmental Abbott Named Roger O. Walther (Class of '58) Assistant Football CoachDerik Abbott has been named the first Roger O. Walther (Class of '58) assistant football coach.
Abbott is a 2016 graduate of Robert Morris University with a BA in Communications and earned a Master's degree in Communications from Lindenwood University where was as the offensive quality control coach in 2018. He was the co-offensive coordinator at Olympia High School in Olrando for six months before arriving at the Academy.
Abbott was a The Norwich Tech Class of 2020 will be hosting Fall Fest on October 4, 2019 from 4-7PM. The festival will include a vendor/craft fair, a car show, food trucks, and yard games. This event is open to the public and fun for the whole family! If you are interested in being a vendor or participating in the car show, please contact jaime.miller@ct.gov or 860-892-2114. Car show registrants can participate day of as well! More than 100 years ago, 1876 to be exact, Mrs. Fannie Palmer and Mrs. Emily Davies walked across the Norwichtown Green one afternoon and discussed the development of an association that would relieve all forms of suffering. Their idea was the foundation for what is today, UCFS Healthcare.
Fourteen years ago, UCFS created an award to recognize individuals in the community who have fostered an environment of community spirit and understanding that reflects the mission and organization’s values, much in Lisa Gencarelli of Westerly, RI recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as a Residential Lender. Lisa will support homebuyers and homeowners in the South County, RI and the Stonington, CT area to help them find the best loan or mortgage solution based on their specific needs.
“Lisa was a very successful small business owner for over three decades. Her prosperity was driven by customer satisfaction and spreading the work about the care and attention she provided. Those skills are what will make Lisa a Three Million Newly Eligible Households Include Those with Disabilities and Seniors, and 191,000 in Connecticut
In Eight Years, the Program Has Now Connected More Than Eight Million People From Two Million Households to the Internet at Home, Including 92,000 Connecticut Residents
Comcast announced today it is significantly expanding eligibility for Internet Essentials, which is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program, to include all qualified low-income households in its On Saturday, September 7, Mystic Aquarium will host a live feed from aboard the Okeanos Explorer during its expedition of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts. The presentation by Mystic Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Deep Connections 2019: Exploring Atlantic Canyons and Seamounts is set for 11:00am– 11:30am in the Aquarium’s on-site Foxwoods Marine Theater.
This is the first time that NOAA has explored the region since its designation as a marine national The SeaChange-Lodestar Fund for Nonprofit Collaboration, a New York-based arm of SeaChange Capital Partners, has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Arc Eastern Connecticut to assist with costs associated with its recent merger of The Arc Quinebaug Valley and The Arc New London County. As of July 1, The Arc Eastern Connecticut is the largest chapter of The Arc in the state, providing residential, day, employment and advocacy supports to over 800 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their 2019 Football PreviewAug 26, 2019
Coast Guard is coming off its most successful season in over a decade as the Bears finished 7-3 overall and tied for second in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) with a 5-2 record. It was the most wins for the Bears since the team went 8-2 in 2007. Head coach Bill George, who begins his 21st season with a program record 70 wins, and the Bears welcome back 14 starters, seven on each side of the ball.
To read the full season preview -- CLICK Music Matters: Pianist Olga Vinokur
Saturday, September 14 at 5pmThe Heart & Soul of Russia Program:
Scriabin Etudes, Preludes & a Sonata
Rachmaninoff Études Tableaux, Moments Musicaux
Prokofiev Sarcasms, Op. 17
Kreisler-Rachmaninoff Liebesleid
We often think of Russian pianism as being virtuosic. Russian Late Romantic music does require ferocious technical mastery, but the heart of this celebrated style is its deep lyricism. Among Russian performers gracing the American concert stage today, there is The Town of Stonington will be conducting a Community Conversation 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the La Grua Center (32 Water Street, Stonington; lagruacenter.org), about various design solutions to address needs for the South Pier at the Town Dock in Stonington Borough. Community leaders initiated a project to evaluate the condition of the South Pier and develop plans to ensure that this asset is in good repair for the future. The South Pier currently is leased by the Southern New England Plimoth Plantation announced today it will officially launch Mayflower II, the acclaimed living history museum’s historic tall ship, on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard. The ceremony, which begins at 2:00 p.m., includes performances, remarks, and the ship’s christening with water from all fifty states as well as Plymouth, U.K. and Leiden, Netherlands, before Mayflower II is lowered into the Mystic River to float for the first time in three years. On Thursday, September 5, 2019, renowned artist Jan Dilenschneider will host a gallery showing of 26 specially created oil paintings in support of Mystic Aquarium’s mission. Dilenschneider's goal, consistent with that of Mystic Aquarium, is to help people understand the importance of nature.
The collection can be viewed from 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the Marra Family Gallery located at the Milne Ocean Science and Conservation Center at Mystic Aquarium.
“I want people to fall in love with the beauty of Dime Bank announced today that it will begin offering current and future customers access to an expanded suite of investment advisory services through a strategic alliance with Northstar Wealth Partners, located in Old Saybrook, CT.
Previously, Dime offered access to retail investment services through an internal platform but the expanding needs of its investment advisory customers led the bank to increase its capacity by aligning with Northstar. Northstar has been widely recognized for its customized The Community Foundation’s 2019 Scholarship Committees selected a total of 283 students from among its 42 communities across Eastern Connecticut to receive $725,489 in scholarships.
The Community Foundation recognizes the importance of creating access for lower income and first-generation students, as well as supporting students throughout their academic journey with multi-year awards whenever possible. As an integral part of this strategy, the Community Foundation provides grants to support Higher The Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods hosts the inaugural TangerFIT 5K Run and Health Walk at the beautiful Foxwoods Resort Casino on Sunday, October 6, 2019 to benefit The Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center of Waterford, CT.
The run will commence at 9am in front of the Fox Tower Hotel and take you through the resort to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum finishing at the Fox Tower Grand Terrace Lawn. Here you will receive awards and be able to enjoy music, food and refreshments. After the race spend the day with us Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has earned the top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. for its superior financial performance during the first quarter of 2019, which indicates that Charter Oak remains one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation.
“This top rating from BauerFinancial continues to recognize that Charter Oak is a safe, sound and very strong credit union,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “As eastern Connecticut’s leading financial There is still time to enroll in a variety of non-credit training courses at Three Rivers Community College. If you are interested in expanding your skills or changing career paths, take a class this fall. Registration is still open on the 13 courses below. Whether you want to learn new skills, reinvent your career, or for personal enrichment, take a non-credit course to fit your needs.
Allied Health courses in some of the fastest growing careers in Connecticut:
Medical Terminology and Anatomy for The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, will present a free Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, September 10, 9 - 10:30 a.m. in Old Saybrook. The workshop covers how to "Get Found on Google Search and Maps" and “Reach Customers Online with Google,” presented by Google speaker Sixcia Devine and SCORE mentor Anne Driscoll. The event is co-sponsored by the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce.
With Sixcia Devine and Anne Driscoll, attendees will explore Google My For the seventh year, Mystic Aquarium is proud to host an Evening for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum on Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm. This sensory sensitive evening is free for pre-registered families or groups with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges and features a quiet area, supportive staff and access to select Aquarium exhibits.
The 2019 event comes on the heels of an important initiative for Mystic Aquarium with the certification The Hygienic Art honors Hygienic Art co-founder Jim Stidfole with an evening of music, drinks, and dinner catered by Bayou BBQ & Grill on Saturday, August 31, 2019, 6:30 - 10 pm. All proceeds benefit the Jim Stidfole Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Admission (includes dinner):
$25 in advance available online at HYGIENIC.ORG
$30 at the gate
Schedule:
6:30 Dinner - Catered by The Bayou BBQ & Grill
Menu- Jambalaya, Corn Bread , Coleslaw, Potato Salad
Cash bar available 21+
6:55 Welcoming Remarks: Saturday, August 17, 6 -11 pm.
The Hygienic Art park on Saturday, August 17 hosts a gathering to celebrate New London County’s vibrant Hip-Hop scene and honor the legendary super producer/human Smoke The World!!!
This will be an epic night full of Recording Artists, Producers, Engineers, DJs, Photographers, Videographers, Managers, Promoters, Dancers and everyone else who helps put positive energy & vibes into our community.
6:30 - 8:00pm All ages
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 18 +
Admission is $5. The Internal Revenue Service today launched the new Tax Withholding Estimator, an expanded, mobile-friendly online tool designed to make it easier for everyone to have the right amount of tax withheld during the year.
The Tax Withholding Estimator replaces the Withholding Calculator, which offered workers a convenient online method for checking their withholding. The new Tax Withholding Estimator offers workers, as well as retirees, self-employed individuals and other taxpayers, a more user-friendly Music Matters: Meshulan-Kraft, Two PianosSaturday, August 24 at 5pm
Benita Meshulam & Edith Kraft
1886 Chickering concert grand
& 1922 Mason & Hamlin grandBrahms Haydn Variations
Manuel Infante Tres Danzas Andaluzas
Manuel de Falla Danzas españolas, from La Vida Breve
It's taken us a decade to present our first Music Matters piano duo recital: two superb pianists at two exceptional grands. Acclaimed New York pianists Benita Meshulam and Edith Kraft have their own solo and teaching careers, of The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, offers a free workshop in its Non-Profit Series, “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization” on Wednesday, September 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
If you are thinking about starting or are now running a non-profit organization, understanding the next steps in how to effectively manage your organization will be key to long-term success.
In this free workshop, SCORE counselor Bob Potter will guide you through these The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free 2-part workshopon “Cost, Price and Profit” with SCORE Mentor Eric Munro. Expanding this popular topic into two parts – with a focus on Cost in Part 1 and Price in Part 2 – allows us to delve more deeply into the facets of the Cost-Price-Profit equation and includes time for attendees to participate in exercises aimed at developing their own skills. DATES: Part 1 - Thursday, September 5, 2019
Did you know you need a pilot’s license to operate a drone and that you can become a licensed drone pilot by taking the new Three Rivers Drone Pilot Certificate Program? This 36-hour course is designed for anyone interested in earning a small unmanned Aircraft system (sUAS) Pilot Certificate and learning about general aviation. Classes will be held August 26 through September 27 on Mondays and Fridays, from 5:00-9:00 pm.
The ability to operate a drone is a useful skill for those with careers in the The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is hosting their second annual Fishing Tourney on Saturday, August 10. This fishing tournament is a catch and release tournament except for Porgies. Each participant can bring 1 Porgy back to NESS for an official measurement. All other fish will be measured on the water, photographed for proof, and released! While everyone is invited to participate, prizes will only be awarded to participants under age 18.
Don't have a boat to go out on? No problem! Higher Edge is pleased to announce the hiring of Graciela Guzman as Success Program Advisor, and Jason Pellum as College Access Program Advisor. Jason will advise Windham area high school seniors to help them navigate the college application process. Graciela will advise and mentor Higher Edge students enrolled in college; with a focus on academic, financial, and career guidance.“Jason and Graciela have prior experience working with students and an educational focus on guidance counseling. Their skills will On August 10, Mystic Seaport Museum will celebrate the opening of its new exhibition, Mary Mattingly’s Open Ocean, with a day of art-related activities, music, a lecture, live music, and the opportunity to meet the artist. Mattingly is a leading contemporary artist from Brooklyn, New York, with an interest in the sea as a platform for making art.
Mattingly comes to the project with a background in photography and sculpture. Her work consists mainly of sculptures and installations made from mass-produced Planning for a relaxing vacation can sometimes be very stressful. Chelsea Groton Bank has some tips to safeguard your financial information when traveling that should be put into place before you leave town.
“People should continuously be on alert for identity theft and fraudulent purchases or withdrawals, however travelers need to be especially vigilant,” explained Lori Dufficy, EVP, Director of Sales & Service of Chelsea Groton Bank, the largest mutual bank in Eastern Connecticut. “Fortunately, with From application and registration to financial aid, testing to scheduling classes, Super Saturday offers new and current students an opportunity for one-stop registration for the fall semester on August 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Three Rivers Community College in the A Wing.
“We want to give students one more opportunity to take advantage of this popular way to register or enroll. Super Saturday makes this as easy as possible,” says Robert Farinelli, Dean of Academics. “Students can get guidance in Whether you’re the owner of a mom-and-pop shop or a decision-maker at a larger company, it’s important to know the different structures for group health insurance plans. Knowing these differences can help you and your business find a plan that works best for your employees and your bottom line.
Most group medical insurance plans fall under three main categories: fully-insured (sometimes called fully-funded), self-funded, and level-funded. There are advantages, rules, and caveats to each plan type. Let’s
Jul 22, 2019
U.S. Coast Guard LTJG Nikole Barnes has teamed with Lara Dallman-Weiss to chase the dream of qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.
Barnes and Dallman-Weiss, Team Perfect Vision Sailing, will next compete August 17-22 in Enoshima Yacht Harbor in Japan, which is the host venue for the 2020 Olympic Games.
The duo qualified in the Women's 470 by finishing 20th out of a 45 boat fleet at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Iberostar regatta in Spain in April. The duo placed 15,16 and 25 A webinar on "IRS Civil Enforcement: Field Collections Enforcement and Employment Tax Compliance" will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 2 p.m.
This free This free 60-minute webinar is open to practitioners. The webinar will provide an overview of the following:
Common causes of businesses accruing employment/payroll taxesThe risks of using a 3rd party to handle employment/payroll taxesTools the employer can use to monitor their own compliance and limit risksOptions offered by the IRS for a In recent weeks and months, Mystic Aquarium’s colleague in animal rescue and rehab, The Marine Mammal Center, has had their hands full with hundreds of California sea lions stranding off the west coast. In fact, Mystic Aquarium’s own Erin Gibbons, Assistant Supervisor of Pinnipeds, is currently at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA, to assist with the rehabilitation of these animals in need.
“While I hate that these strandings occur, I’m incredibly fortunate to have the specialized training to be At an in-store presentation today, Always Home received a $5,000 donation from Big Y. Always Home is one of 37 charitable organizations benefiting from the proceeds of Big Y’s annual Paul & Gerald D’Amour Memorial Charity Golf Outing. “We are so pleased to be able to give back to the local community,” shared John Connolly, Store Director for the Stonington Big Y.
Always Home’s Executive Director, Betty Smith, acknowledged that this gift will have a positive and enduring community impact. “A single
Join Supreme Hot Dog for a Hot Dog Eating Contest at National Night Out on August 6, 2019 at Poquonnock Plains Park, 150 Fort Hill Rd, Groton.
The purpose of National Night Out is to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer and more caring place to live. Free event to all!
Supreme Hot Dog is joined by other vendors for this first time contest. Come see if you have what it takes to earn the title!
First Friday: Ready, Set, Race!
Come out to Cafe Otis on August 2nd, 2019 starting at 6pm for Downtown Norwich’s First Friday event. We will be hosting classic cars and musical guest, Carrie Ashton, in our parking lot beside the restaurant. Along with these great additions, Cafe Otis will be hosting a mini car race with great prizes for participants.Spots are limited for the mini car race
For more information about Downtown Norwich First Friday, find the details here: The public is invited to join the Mohegan Tribe at their annual Mohegan Wigwam Festival at Fort Shantok, Village of Uncas, on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 from 10 am to 7 pm.
Learn more about Mohegan culture and traditions including Native American crafts, foods, dancing and drumming. The festival is open to all ages, is family-friendly and admission is free. No pets, please.
Parking is at Mohegan Sun’s Thames Garage and shuttles will run throughout the day, each day (including for In recognition of National Health Center Week we are pleased to offer a community yoga event on Saturday, August 3 from 8:00 am-10:00 am on the Norwichtown Green. The first 150 people who register and attend the event will receive a free UCFS Healthcare yoga mat. If you are interested in participating please register. The Coast Guard Academy was named the recipient of the June Division III Diversity Spotlight Initiative in the NCAA Division III July 2019 monthly publication.
The Diversity Spotlight Initiative recognizes and promotes outstanding diversity-related projects, programming and initiatives occurring on Division III campuses and conference offices.
To foster a more inclusive environment, the members of the Academy's Office of Diversity and Inclusion attended a seven-day Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity Thames River Heritage Park invites you to hop aboard one of our navy utility boats for a fascinating narrated 90-minute tour. You'll Hear about privateers, Battle of Groton Heights, Benedict Arnold and the burning of New London, the world’s first nuclear submarine, life on SUBASE New London and more.
For centuries our harbor has guarded the Thames River and entry to Long Island Sound, with Navy and Coast Guard installations, the ship building industries that support them, as well as two forts that have The Coast Guard Academy Athletics Division has named Richelle Johnson the Academy's first NCAA Inclusion and Diversity Designee.
Johnson is a civilian staff member within the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, who has partnered with Athletics on several diversity initiatives. In her new position she will be charged with serving as the primary contact and conduit for diversity and inclusion-related information.
She graduated from the Academy in 1991, serving over seven years of active duty and 16 Liberty Bank is soliciting nominations for the 2019 Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award. This annual award is designed to recognize an individual who has made a significant and ongoing contribution to the cause of promoting and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the communities served by Liberty Bank. The bank is looking to the public to nominate local residents who are leaders in building positive relationships between different people, whether those differences are of race, economic On Thursday, July 18 at 2 p.m. the IRS will host a 60 minute webinar open to practitioners on Understanding an Offer in Compromise. Topics:Offer in Compromise (OIC) and why it is used as a Collection toolProvide a general overview of OIC Calculation including special circumstancesDiscuss the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier Tool on IRS.gov and how it worksPlus, live Q & AClick here to register for webinar
Tax Professionals – Earn 1 CE Credit – Category: Federal Tax
Closed captioning is offered for Golf Fore! Prostate Cancer Research | 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Presented by Dr. Sheffield's Certified Natural ToothpasteAugust, 22nd 2019 at Lake of Isles, 12:30 Tee Time
North Stonington, CT – The 20th Annual Prostate Cancer Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Lake of Isles Golf Course.Golf Fore! Prostate Cancer Research is organized by Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC and works closely with the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Supported by the late, legendary Silver / Petrucelli + Associates (S/P+A) has announced that three new designers have recently joined the firm. S/P+A welcomes James Paul Dixon, RA, LEED AP as senior architect, Jennifer Lipset, NCIDQ as interior designer, and Humza Afzal as design professional.
Dixon brings nearly 15 years of design experience throughout southeastern Connecticut and will manage the firm’s New London office. He is a technically skilled architect and is active with local civic and business organizations in the area. The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents the Second Annual Business Networking Event, at the classic Maritime Grille located just minutes from historic downtown Guilford, on August 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us and make valuable contacts, hear an inspiring presentation, and enjoy yummy food.
This year, we are thrilled to welcome Maria Miranda, Principal and Creative Director of Miranda Creative, as our guest speaker. Her engaging talk “30 in 30”
The U.S. Navy today awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $174 million contract for nuclear-submarine work. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).
Under the terms of the contract, Electric Boat will provide design agent, planning yard, and engineering services, as well as technical support for active nuclear submarines and submersible systems. The contract could be worth more than $1 billion over five years if all options are exercised and funded.
Seventy percent The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is in need of volunteers for the upcoming 62nd Mystic Outdoor Art Festival happening on August 10 and 11, 2019. The oldest festival of its kind, the Mystic Outdoor Art festival hosts over 250 artists and artisans over a two mile stretch of historic downtown Mystic. To ensure that all runs smoothly, the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce needs the help of fun, friendly people over the course of this two day event. Visit Wireless Zone, the nation’s largest wireless retail franchise offering exclusive Verizon products and services, is partnering with The Cellular Connection (TCC) and Culture of Good to donate backpacks full of school supplies to children in need across Eastern CT through the brand’s Sixth annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. The giveaway, taking place at participating Wireless Zone locations nationwide, is bigger than ever before with more than 250,000 backpacks full of school supplies expected to be Greg Curtis joins the Technology Services team at Chelsea Groton Bank as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, Greg served as the Director of Technology of the Mohegan Tribe where he managed the Cybersecurity, Network, and Helpdesk teams. Greg has over 30 years of IT solution development for various Fortune 50 companies.
“Greg’s extensive technology leadership skills ensure that Chelsea Groton will continue to offer secure and innovative banking Leslie McKillip of Madison, CT, recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Leslie will work to develop commercial loan and commercial mortgage relationships with centers of influence across the Bank’s market areas.
“With over 25 years of commercial lending experience, mostly in New Haven and Middlesex Counties, Leslie’s skills will be an immense asset to our team,” said Carolyn Welch, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Manager at Chelsea Groton Bank. “In Mystic Seaport Museum will hold its annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28.The event showcases high-quality antique vessels, including cruisers, sailboats, and runabouts. The classic vessels will create a colorful gathering along the Museum’s waterfront. Visitors are invited to see the displayed vessels Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An award competition will recognize excellence in restoration, authenticity, and workmanship.This year, Brought to Light: European Paintings from the Collection showcases the Lyman Allyn’s collection of European paintings with a selection of portraits, history paintings, still lifes, genre scenes, and landscapes from the early Renaissance through the 1800s. European paintings have been part of the collection since the Lyman Allyn opened in 1932, but the museum’s more recent emphasis on American art has kept its European paintings hidden away in storage. Brought to Light reexamines the museum’s European Banks from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have been honored with the 2019 Banking Choice Awards in the categories of Customer Service, Technology & Tools, Community Contribution, and Overall Quality. They were presented at an awards luncheon as part of the Best Bank Expo at the MGM Springfield.
In addition, six banks have won best in Connecticut and Massachusetts in their respective categories. These statewide awards for 2019 are the highest honor any bank can achieve.
The Luisanna Cabrera of Waterford, CT, recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as a Mortgage Specialist. In this position, Luisanna will work with customers throughout New London County, Connecticut and Rhode Island who are in need of a variety of lending solutions, from traditional mortgages, to first-time homebuyer and affordable lending programs, to specialty financing and home equity loans. She iscertified by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS #1866854), and is fluent in both English and Did you know?
The average commercial building wastes 30 percent of the energy it consumes. Most of that energy consumption comes from lighting, followed by cooling, then computers.
From family owned businesses to entrepreneurial franchise owners and multi-site operations, addressing aging equipment and energy efficiency are common challenges often pushed aside due to lack of time and resources.
Today mid-size businesses in Connecticut now have access to the Business Energy Advantage program. This Four new members to bring experience and energy to organization
The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) announces four new additions to its Board of Directors, with each augmenting different program areas within the organization with experience and enthusiasm. “I'm pleased to welcome these new members to our Board of Directors, as they bring talent, expertise and energy to the table. Their unique backgrounds and diverse experience make them an asset to the Council," said Executive Director
Find out about the wide range of volunteer opportunities that are open to you at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc in Old LymeAbout Volunteering
All volunteers must attend a General Orientation prior to volunteering. The General Orientation begins in the classroom with an overview of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, who we serve, our horses, and our policies and procedures. It also includes a tour of the facility. At the General Orientation, volunteers will choose a role(s) they are interested in and Mystic Seaport Museum announces it is honoring the Dark Harbor 20 class owners with the William A. Baker Award. The award is given to promote the awareness and appreciation of fine examples of one-design classes or boats of like kind, and to foster faithful preservation and restoration, and encourage their continued use.
The owners are being recognized for their effort to preserve and maintain a significant class of American sailing craft.
Antique and classic boat organizations throughout the The Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $182,654 in grants to 65 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island this spring. Inclusive of these donations, the Foundation has provided over $3.4 million in total grants to the community since 1999. The Foundation reviews applications and awards grants two times per year.
“For 165 years, improving the quality of life in our community has been at the core of Chelsea Groton’s values,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank Foundation presented The Arc Eastern Connecticut (formerly The Arc New London County) with a $1,000 grant to support its Community Life & Advocacy (CL&A) program. CL&A’s Empowerment/Enrichment component offers a variety of life skills, work-readiness, self-advocacy and civic responsibility programs to more than 170 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 16 to 86. The Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank Foundation grant will assist with providing dedicated Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has announced that its two Assistant Vice Presidents who oversee its extensive branch network in eastern Connecticut have successfully completed the Credit Union League of Connecticut’s intensive management program for high-potential executives.
Michael Ballirano and Sonya Armstrong, Charter Oak’s Assistant Vice Presidents and Regional Retail Sales Managers, were among the small group of credit union executives selected annually for the competitive two-year program at the Kim and Oh's Olympic Quest featured in The DayJun 24, 2019
Two recent graduates of the Coast Guard Academy are putting their military careers on hold to vie for the chance to compete in pistol shooting in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
TO VIEW THE STORY -- CLICK HERE Interested in a career in the health field? Three Rivers Community College will hold two information sessions for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, A.S., its newest credit degree program, on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, July 18 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in room B125.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistants play a vital role in today’s healthcare field. They assist physicians, mid-level providers, nurses and staff in giving the best care to patients and their family. Students The Gales Ferry chapter of the Knights of Columbus awarded $1,000 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut from the proceeds of its 2018 Tootsie Roll Drive. Thanks to the continued support of the Knights of Columbus, The Arc can provide health and fitness programs and activities, including Special Olympics, to over 170 participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from eastern Connecticut. The Arc’s Community Life & Advocacy program also offers self-advocacy, socialization skills, and civic The Chelsea Groton Foundation recently presented scholarships to a select group of graduating seniors who represent 16 area high schools. Each of the individuals who applied for the scholarships excelled in academia, leadership and extracurricular activities during their high school years, and plans to pursue college degrees.
“The Foundation is committed to giving back to our communities. One of the best ways we are able to do this is by investing in the next generation of young adults, and supporting Join the Spice Club for cooking classes this July. Classes for adults are being held on July 18 & 25 at 5pm for $45 and for kids on July 14 & 21 at 5pm for $35. We will be supporting local farms by using local produce and we will have dairy and gluten free recipes. Classes have a maximum enrollment of 6 people. Please contact thespiceclubct@yahoo.com for information and to enroll. During the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands Golf Course last week, ConnectiCare presented Operation Shower, a group baby shower for 40 military moms-to-be whose spouses are deployed. The moms-to-be are from Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, or in some cases, are active duty themselves.
ConnectiCare has been the presenting sponsor of the Operation Shower event for six of the initiative’s eight year partnership with the tournament and works closely with Birdies for the Brave to put The Thames River Heritage Park is offering free weekend walking tours of historic downtown New London and Fort Trumbull. The tours are timed to coordinate with the water taxi schedule and designed to offer visitors more options to enhance their experience and more thoroughly understand the significant history and heritage of the park’s Thames River sites.
Fort Trumbull tours highlight the significance of the fort and the neighborhood from Colonial times through the Cold War. Downtown tours focus on general The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded Channel 3 Kids Camp a grant in the amount of $7,500. The funding will be used specifically to provide camp scholarships to children from New London County this summer.
Dominion Energy-Millstone’s Nancy Bulkeley, Senior Community Affairs Representative, presented the check to Channel 3 Kids Camp CEO Denise K. Hornbecker at the camp’s recent “Fun by the Fire” event, which welcomed more than 200 adults to Camp for an evening of fantastic food and drink Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank is proud to announce the recent hiring of David W. Stone as First Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer.
Stone brings over 30 years of expertise and experience as a commercial lender to Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank. In this role, he will oversee the commercial lending team and will focus his efforts on developing new commercial relationships. David joins Eastern from Chelsea Groton Bank where he served as a Commercial Lender for 7 years.
“David’s
RUNA, a band that infuses Celtic music with Americana and roots music, will debut its newest music video at Mystic Seaport Museum in advance of its July 13 performance at the Museum’s Arts on the Quad.
RUNA shot the video for the song “The Banks of Newfoundland” on the Joseph Conrad, a full-rigged ship that is a floating exhibition at Mystic Seaport Museum. Visitors to the Museum can see the video on screens located at the North and South Museum entrances beginning Monday, July 8.
The song is about the Red, white, & blue and free family fun too! Celebrate the happy holiday weekend with the best deals and smile worthy family activities at Tanger Outlets!Saturday, July 6 from 12 PM - 5 PM (live entertainment begins at 2pm on the concourse): fun activities, live music and free games.Experience the fun with entertainment by Captain America, live music from The Bernadettes, a photo booth, strolling performers, family-friendly games and more!TANGERCLUB VIP PERK - The first 100 members to check-in at the Tanger High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. in Old Lyme appointed Jacqueline Kangley as its new Chair of the Board of Trustees for a two-year term.
Kangley was introduced to therapeutic riding by her Essex Elementary School classmates and has been a volunteer at High Hopes since 2004. She has been a Trustee since 2015 and currently volunteers in the therapeutic riding program and serves on the Program, Marketing Advisory, Event, and Development Committees. She has Co-Chaired the ‘Concert in the Barn’ and served Last month, the CT Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) was awarded the Non-Profit Partnership Award at the Annual CT Minority Construction Council (MCC) Awards Dinner. The event hosted prime contractors, local and state politicians, as well as other CT state agencies.
The Non-Profit Partnership Award is awarded to a non-profit organization that has worked with the Minority Construction Council in the areas of development and advocacy for minority contractors. CT PTAC, a statewide program Always Home is pleased to announce the appointment of new Executive Director, Betty Smith. Smith is passionate about Always Home’s mission, Preventing Family Homelessness. She has been a member of Always Home’s Board of Directors and an active volunteer. Smith brings to the position a history of high-level, corporate experience and a commitment to volunteerism.
“Always Home is a non-profit that has had an out-sized positive impact in our community and is poised for tremendous future growth,” shares Mystic Aquarium, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and one of the nation’s leading aquariums, will host Eating with the Ecosystem, a Rhode Island-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a locally-sourced approach to sustaining New England’s wild seafood, for an “underwater affair” in the main gallery on July 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as part of its popular Conservation in Action Series.
“New England provides a diversity of local seafood species, but despite the abundance of seafood Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union President and Chief Executive Officer, and Joyce Gresh, Supervisory Committee Chairperson, presented 45 college scholarships totaling $90,000 during the credit union’s annual scholarship reception on May 29th.
For five consecutive years, the credit union has recognized the achievements of students throughout New London and Windham counties via its $90,000 scholarship giveaway, and has rewarded 221 students with scholarships totaling $442,000 during that UCFS Healthcare is accepting nominations for the 2019 Palmer Davies Leadership Award, which recognizes an outstanding leader in the community who has improved the health and well-being of the community or region through advocacy, leadership and by fostering a community spirit that reflects the mission and values of UCFS.
Nomination forms are available at ucfshealthcare.org or by calling Pam Kinder at 860.822.4146. Completed nomination forms are due by Friday, August 23. The award will be presented at our A welcoming family is needed to host international high school Chinese students that will attend the Williams School and St. Bernard school, arriving in mid-August 2019. As a host family, you will offer an international student the opportunity to discover America through your eyes throughout the school year. Your family will not only gain a new family member, but will also learn about a different culture, its values and tradition, language, food and more.
Interested Host Families would be required to Learn how to run a safe and successful babysitting business by taking ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety. Designed for 12-18 year olds, the 8-hour class covers basic childcare, playtime, supervision, safety, and CPR/AED and Basic First Aid. Students will receive a 2-year ASHI certification that is valued by parents.
When: Friday, June 28 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Save a Life with American Heart On July 3, Chelsea Groton Bank will mark 165 years of serving the community. As has always been central to the Bank’s mission, all planned celebrations include opportunities for the Bank and its employees to connect with individuals and organizations in the community.
Planned celebrations
In the spring, the Bank participated in Pay It Forward Day. Giving teams made up of team members from all of our branches went to 13 local coffee shops, restaurants, and area businesses in our footprint to give out a WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to look at their tax withholding now to take charge of their tax situation and avoid a surprise at tax time next year. Doing a Paycheck Checkup now using the IRS Withholding Calculator means taxpayers have the majority of the year to spread out any changes they make to their withholding. The agency said the average tax refund was $2,729 for tax year 2018. While some taxpayers may find it advantageous to get a large tax refund, others may wish Wednesday, June 19, 20192:00 PM Eastern Time
The IRS will soon stop its tax transcript faxing service and third-party mailing option from the Form 4506 series. This webinar will demonstrate how tax professionals may obtain masked and certain unmasked transcripts needed for tax administration. Learn what changes are planned and how these changes will affect you.
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Marilyn Gurren, Chief, Identity Protection, Strategy and Oversight Stonington Sounds Summer Music Festival Saturday, June 22, starting at 11 a.m.Stonington Sounds is a FREE music festival with concerts happening throughout the day in various outdoor/indoor locations in Stonington Borough anchored at La Grua Center and the Stonington Commons Green adjacent to La Grua Center.
The festival will feature a diverse lineup of musicians from classical to jazz and is scheduled so that audiences can stroll, shop, and dine during breaks in the music.
Audiences are encouraged to The Center for Financial Training (CFT) recently honored 16 Chelsea Groton Bank employees –Stephanie Han of East Lyme, CT; Jessica Charette of Groton, CT; Maria Grenier of Scotland, CT; Dorothy Houde of New London, CT; Elizabeth Owen of Norwich, CT; Kimberly Sanders of Stonington, CT; Jennifer Seuferling of Groton, CT; Susan Bailey of Norwich, CT; Kristen Brunelle of Salem, CT; Jennifer Gage of Mystic, CT; Jean McGran of Norwich, CT; Amy Prince of Richmond, RI; Allison Silva of Richmond, RI; Madison Mystic Seaport Museum announced today proposed changes to its grounds that will advance the Museum’s role as a leader in the maritime heritage field.
The three projects include construction of an underwater research and education center in partnership with the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration (GFOE), the expansion of public display of its watercraft collection, and construction of a restaurant and boutique hotel.
The Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose
This past Saturday, June 8, the ConnectiCare Center in Manchester hosted their annual Hartford Yard Goats Fan Fest. Yard Goat players, Ashton Goudeau (#17) and Jordan Foley (#31), greeted fans of all ages during the celebration. Attendees were also able to play with adorable mini goats from Circle K Farms and the team’s mascot. ConnectiCare is proud to support the Hartford Yard Goats’ goal of bringing family fun to our capitol city. On Thursday, June 6, ConnectiCare employees cheered for local officers participating in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run as they passed their headquarters in Farmington, CT.
Over the years, The Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run has become the largest fund-raising event for the Special Olympics of Connecticut, raising awareness of the need for acceptance and inclusion of those with intellectual disabilities. Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has received the Corporate Sponsor of the Year and Corporate Benefactor Awards from the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut for its extensive financial and employee support of the agency's successful 2018-2019 annual campaign.
"We’re honored to receive these awards and we’re proud to continue our longtime support for all that United Way does each day to help those in need across southeastern Connecticut,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief
On Our Minds Series: Code Blue Author Mike MageeCo-presented with Bank Square BooksWednesday, June 12 at 6pm
A doctor, medical historian, and former head of Pfizer’s global medical affairs relies on his experience inside the medical establishment to offer a searing and persuasive exposé of the American health care system. Books will be available for sale. Cost: Suggested donation $5
How has the United States, with more resources than any nation, developed a healthcare system that delivers much poorer Sailors Do It For the Cure!
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Race Regatta Trophies awarded at the Post Shore Party for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place boats in their respective class.
Registration is $50/yacht, entry includes 4 tickets to the shore party.
Visit su4c.org to register. Skippers register their boats and recruit their friends and colleagues to help crew and raise funds. Skippers and crew members seek donations from friends, family,
Last week, students from West Woods Upper Elementary School and Bike Friendly Farmington celebrated Bike to School Day with a ride along the Farmington Trail.
Since ConnectiCare’s headquarters are located on the bike route, the health insurer sent a group of employees to cheer on the students and their own Neil Kelsey, Vice President and Chief Actuary for ConnectiCare, who is involved with Bike Friendly Farmington and joined the students for the ride.
The goal of the event is to promote physical Pfizer’s Groton Laboratories and the Clinical Research Unit, New Haven will support more than 60 programs in Southeastern Connecticut, the greater New Haven area, and southern Rhode Island through its 2019 competitive grants program.
Priority was given to programs that bring science and math to students from elementary through high school. Additional awards were made for programs that provide for the underserved or to support local civic and cultural institutions. Groups receiving support in 2019 The Lyman Allyn Art Museum will present its annual Summer Fest on June 22, 2019 from 11am – 4pm. Admission is FREE all day to the family-friendly community event featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and activities on Museum grounds and inside the Museum. In the event of rain, everything but the food trucks will move indoors to the Museum’s galleries, auditorium, and art/dance studio.
Summer Fest will feature the music of some of the region's great performers. Bluesman Ramblin' Dan Stevens will
June 21, 7-10 p.m.
Mystic Seaport Museum
Celebrate the Summer Solstice al fresco with Prohibition-era cocktails on the lawn and access to two fascinating exhibitions.
Check out the industrial design movement of the 1930s and 1940s in the brand new exhibition, Streamlined: From Hull to Home. Then time travel back to the pre-selfie era to discover photographic technology in a late 1800s photography studio in When This You See, Remember Me. (Catch it before it closes June 23)
Grab your friends, explore John Banks recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as AVP, Retail Lending Operations Manager. In this role, John is responsible for managing the retail loan product processing teams and for developing systems and processes to continue improving the client experience throughout the lending process.
Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, John spent 14 years with Bank of America, first as a Retail Branch Manager, then in Operations, and most recently, as a team manager with Bank of America Home Loans Operations. Virtual Small Business Forum
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Learn about products and services available to small Aer Lingus Vacation Store invites you to learn how to discover your Irish Heritage. Our Discover Your Roots packages start from $999* per person (6 nights).
This trip gives "family vacation" a whole new meaning. Immerse yourself in Irish history on this once-in-a-lifetime 6, 7, or 8-night vacation package! Learn all about your own heritage during a private consultation with a genealogist, then follow the footsteps of your ancestors as you journey through the Emerald Isle.
Enjoy a hotel stay in Dublin,
The Connecticut Siting Council today approved NTE Energy’s application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, paving the way for continued development of the Killingly Energy Center.
NTE Chief Executive Officer Seth Shortlidge said the council’s decision reaffirmed the need for the new 650-megawatt natural gas-fired facility at a time when older, less-efficient power plants across New England are nearing retirement.
“We appreciate the diligence and thoughtfulness with The Dolphin reported on an outstanding member of their community recognized for his service by the Chamber and Rotary Club:
"A selfless and motivated Sailor assigned to Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton onboard Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London was awarded Service Person of the Month (SPOM), May 20.
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joshua Wilson received the SPOM award duirng a luncheon put on by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut (the Chamber) and the Rotary Club.
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Wireless Zone is pleased to welcome back TJ Mallon, former employee, who has rejoined Wireless Zone Groton team as a Sales Representative. Mallon is no stranger to the wireless industry, first joining us in 1996, back when we were still “The Car Phone Store.” For the past eight years he has been working with Verizon Corporate, in consumer sales as well as B2B. It goes without saying that he knows the industry inside and out. In his personal time, TJ likes to relax on his lakeside property in Oakdale, target
Lesley Ingves, Business Management Specialist of Clear Pathway, LLC is hosting LIVE 1/2-day event: GET IT TOGETHER! A workshop for the overwhelmed entrepreneur to regain control of your time and business on June 11, 2019, from 9:00-1:00 at the Norwich Inn and Spa, 607 West Thames St, Norwich, CT.
Running your business can become an overwhelming part of making money. This workshop will help participants know how to organize your office for efficiency, create systems to find documents and information in a To read the article visit the Hartford Courant on May 29, 2019.
In "Attention Connecticut businesses: What are your top air travel destinations? The Connecticut Airport Authority wants to know," Hartford Courant Business reporter Kenneth R. Gosselin shares CAA work underway on a survey of employers in a wide range of industries about their travel desitnations and budgets.
The survey information, being collected by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and MetroHartford Alliance, can be used in Join Onward Leaders and Child & Family Agency (CFA) for a fun filled night at Saltwater Farm Vineyard! June 26, 6pm-9pm.Mingle with friends and locals while you sip your favorite wine, sample a local craft beer, and enjoy music by the Marcy Kelly Quartet while learning about CFA. Enjoy a grown up mac & cheese bar, h'ordeuvres, and sweets provided by A Thyme to Cook. Proceeds from this event will benefit Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. For more information on CFA and it's programs, please Always Home announced the award of a multi-year grant by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. The $75,000 funding, to be allocated over a three-year period, will support Always Home’s work Preventing Family Homelessness. The non-profit agency works exclusively with homeless and at-risk families with minor children.
Always Home’s Interim Executive Director, Betty Smith, acknowledged the importance of securing this grant. “Always Home is committed to addressing the issue of family homelessness Robert Rauschenberg, Ace from Ruminations, 1999, photolithograph. Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, Connecticut; Purchase, Acquisition Fund, 2017.12.1.
“The artist’s job is to be a witness to his time in history.” -Robert Rauschenberg
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is proud to present Robert Rauschenberg: Ruminations. This exhibition features a series of nine large prints, composed with fragments of multiple images of important figures and events from Rauschenberg’s young life. The show will be on view June 8
Mystified Escape Room Adventures opens new game
Mystified offers live action escape game adventures. As a player, you will work with a team in a themed room full of puzzles, clues, codes, locks and hidden objects. Players must solve the game play within 60 minutes to win the game and “escape”. Mystified’s newest game is “The Curtain Call”.
In “The Curtain Call”:
It's one hour to “places” at La Rouge Mystére. Belle, the cabaret’s leading lady, is no where to be found. Everyone is worried because Mystic — Mystic Seaport Museum will host its 40th annual Sea Music Festival June 6-9, featuring concerts, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and a scholarly symposium – all celebrating the music of the sea. From songs of the golden age of sail to contemporary compositions, the festival includes a wide variety of sea music both modern and traditional, a children’s stage with special performances for families, and demonstrations of maritime work songs – or chanteys – aboard the Museum’s historic vessels.
As The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has awarded $10,000 to assist with the planned merger of The Arc Quinebaug Valley and The Arc New London County, forming The Arc Eastern Connecticut as of July 1. Through the Millard R. York Fund, the grant will help offset the cost of conducting the necessary due diligence and consolidation of accounts, property, and vehicles in an agency that will now support over 800 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout UCFS Healthcare (UCFS) is proud to announce we have been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern CT to support our Access to Care and Case Management programs, which provide insurance enrollment assistance and linkages to health and human services for the UCFS client population and the community. These staff members are on the front lines, meeting with clients and putting them in touch with necessary social supports such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Norwich, Conn. — On Thursday, May 23, Three Rivers Community College held the fifty-third Nursing Pinning Ceremony. During the ceremony, 34 nursing students of the Class of Spring 2019 received their nursing pin, marking the completion of their nursing degree and serving as a symbol of their readiness to be compassionate professional caregivers.
Faculty and administration spoke to the students, admiring the hard work and determination that brought them to this point. Their class advisor, Assistant Webinars for Practitioners and Industry will be held through the month of June. Webinars in June cover the following topics:
June 6: Foreign Earned Income ExclusionJune 13: U.S. Taxation of Employees of Foreign Governments and International OrganizationsJune 19: U.S. Territories - Self Employment TaxJune 20: U.S. Territories - Self Employment Tax (Spanish)June 27: Tax Residency Status
For continuing education, all participants who qualify will receive a certificate of completion. Tax professionals will EAST LYME - Flanders Fish Market is thrilled to announce their partnership with the Crescent Beach Association in Niantic, Connecticut to operate their longstanding Crescent Beach Stand at 37 Bayview Avenue for the summer of 2019.
Opening for weekend service beginning Memorial Day Weekend on May 25, the Crescent Beach Stand Powered by Flanders Fish will begin daily operation on Crescent Beach Kickoff Day, June 22 through Labor Day Weekend, with weekend service continuing through September. Hours of This article originally appeared in The Dayon May 17, 2019. by Kimberly Drelich
Day Staff Writer
The Connecticut Airport Authority plans to sponsor a meeting with major businesses in the area, as it moves to step up efforts to restore commercial passenger service to the Groton-New London Airport, the head of the authority's board of directors said.
CAA board of directors Chairman Tony Sheridan, also the president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, said that with the growing Waterford – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been selected to participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s new Housing Our Workforce Program, which offers down-payment assistance to eligible homebuyers in eastern Connecticut.
The unique $2 million program was launched earlier this year and will provide local homebuyers earning up to 120 percent of the area median income with down-payment assistance on their owner-occupied primary residences. The program offers a Andover, CT – On Saturday, June 1, Channel 3 Kids Camp will hold its 2nd annual Fun by the Fire fundraising event. This unique, adults-only celebration will be presented by Highland Park Market. The event will take place at the Channel 3 Kids Camp, 73 Times Farm Road, Andover, CT and will feature food and drinks from some of Connecticut’s top chefs and restaurants.
Beginning at 6:00 p.m., guests will enjoy live music by The Cartells, flowerpot drawings, balloon chances, carnival games with a twist, This Op Ed appeared in The Day on May 17, 2019.
By The Day Editorial Board
The Mashantucket Pequots are a proud people with a history filled with challenges. They have a reason to be particularly proud today because the leader who is directing them through today’s challenges, Rodney Butler, will be recognized tonight by the chamber of commerce and the community it represents as citizen of the year.
The recipient of the 69th Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Citizen of the Year Award is a This Op Ed appeared in The Bulletin May 17, 2019
When Rodney Butler turned 42 years old earlier this winter, his mom posted a touching tribute on her Facebook page. She noted his various business roles – he’s the chairman of the Pequot Tribal Council and interim CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino – but said the thing her son loves to do the most is spend time with his family.She wrote: “He’s the most laid-back young man with a big, caring heart and still loves to play video games and throw a football or shoot a Thursday, May 30, 2019
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This webinar highlights the basics of the qualified business income deduction, updated to incorporate guidance issued in January 2019.
This free 100-minute webinar for Tax Professionals & Industry will cover:
Definition of termsCalculating the deductionApplication of limitationsDiscussion of the rental real estate safe harborWalk through Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT invites golfers to register for its 31st Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, taking place Monday, June 3, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Stonington Country Club (396 Taugwonk Road, Stonington). Registration information can be found at ChamberECT.com/golf or (860) 701-9113.
The Chamber’s annual Golf Tournament is a leading opportunity to meet and connect with high-level business and community leaders from across eastern CT while enjoying a relaxing day of Starting Thursday, May 23
A testament to the immense complexity of nature, The Biggest Little Farm follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land.
When the barking of their beloved dog Todd leads to an eviction notice from their tiny LA apartment, John and Molly Chester make a choice that takes them out of the city and onto 200 acres in the foothills of Ventura County, naively endeavoring to build one of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete
Note: this article was originally published on May 14, 2019 by The Day.New London, CT – The nonprofit Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services is partnering with RD86 Space to pilot an educational program called the Cowboy Kitchen that trains local veterans interested in culinary arts.
Veterans will pair up with local chefs to execute five events this summer at the Horses Healing Humans Farm in North Stonington. Vets will learn a variety of skills allowing them to support this program, which brings exposure
> Click here to learn more. New London, CT – The Day will host an inaugural High School Athlete of the Year dinner and awards ceremony recognizing outstanding athletes from high schools in southeastern Connecticut. The event will be held June 26, 2019 at Port ‘N’ Starboard at Ocean Beach Park in New London and will serve as a celebration for each of the athletes who were selected as The Day's High School Athletes of the Year for the Fall 2018, Winter 2018/2019 and Spring 2019 seasons in their respective sports.
Since the 1982-83 Norwich, CT ̶ The Three Rivers College Foundation held the twenty-seventh annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 7 at Three Rivers Community College. Generous contributions led to over $410,000 in scholarships awarded to a record-breaking 188 students.
Proud families and friends packed the room during the hour-long ceremony as close to $7,000 was given away per minute! The total scholarships awarded came to just over $410,000, which includes $50,000 in summer scholarships. The majority of the Reliance Health announced this week that their Board of Directors has appointed Carrie Dyer as Chief Executive Officer upon current CEO, David Burnett’s retirement. Burnett, who has been the organization’s CEO for nearly 41 years, announce plans to retire by the end of 2019 in a press release last month.
Dyer, who has worked for the agency since 1994, has served as Reliance Health’s Chief Operating Officer for the past 12 years. “For some time now, Carrie has had more ability than I to handle the Mystic, CT – Local company Mystic Knotwork has been named by Yankee Magazine in its annual Best of New England summer travel guide (May/June 2019).
From the sandy beaches of Cape Cod to New Hampshire’s White Mountains and Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Yankee’s annual guide is the ultimate collection of epic destinations and getaways. With nearly 200 tips and ideas from the magazine’s expert editors, the travel guide is brimming with recommendations on the best family-friendly activities, seaside hotels,
Marine Maker Day Returns June 8
Groton, CT – Ignite, a program of Thames River Innovation Place, is pleased to announce the return of its Marine Maker Day, an exploration of marine technology for students in grades 7 through 10. The full-day program will take place on Saturday, June 8th from 9 am - 4 pm at Project Oceanology in Groton. The registration fee of $45 includes an outing on a research vessel, Arduino kit and lunch. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register, visit Students would receive hands-on training and experience working on construction of Killingly Energy Center
Killingly, CT – Local students would receive hands-on training and experience working on the construction of the proposed Killingly Energy Center through a new partnership between NTE Energy, H.H. Ellis Technical High School and the Greater Hartford-New Britain Building and Construction Trades Council.
The program would be available to students who have demonstrated readiness to benefit from the This advanced, hands-on workshop provides a comparison between QuickBooks Desktop and Online versions. We will set up a QuickBooks Desktop company from scratch, reviewing the setup preferences and decisions along the way. If time permits, we will also view preferences for a QuickBooks Online company to help those users understand their options as well. Attendees are asked to bring their laptops with QuickBooks loaded.
Date: Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ESTLocation: The Mystic & Whether you are starting or are now running a non-profit organization, once you've established your mission, organization and key goals, developing plans for fundraising, marketing and securing sponsorships will be critical for success. SCORE counselor Bob Potter will guide you through these and other important steps in this free workshop.
Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2019 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMLocation: The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 How to Reliance Health is looking for sponsors and players for their 3rd Annual Par 4 Charity Golf Tournament on September 13 at River Ridge Golf Course in Griswold.
4-Person Scramble, Cash Prizes, Awards Dinner, Raffles, Silent Auction, and of course, fun! Registration: $150 per player or $600 foursome. *Register early and save!! Register before August 1 and pay only $130!!* Registration includes cart, green fees, and dinner. Check-In at 9 - Tee off at 10
Proceeds will once again support the Teaching Kitchen in
This op-ed was originally published in The Day on May 13, 2019.
Earlier this month Governor Lamont announced a public-private partnership between the state of Connecticut, the Connecticut Port Authority, Gateway New London and Bay State Wind, the joint venture between Ørsted US and Eversource. This historic agreement sets the stage that will result in a $93 million-dollar investment in State Pier. This upgrade promises to revitalize this historically underutilized asset by turning the pier into a Groton, CT – Barb Curto of Mystic, CT, Assistant Vice President, Marketing Manager; Sara Lundy of Oakdale, CT, Risk and Compliance Specialist; and Marielle Winkelman of Ledyard, CT, Assistant Secretary, Customer Solutions Manager of the Bank’s Waterford branch, recently graduated from the Connecticut Bankers Association’s Connecticut School of Finance and Management (CSFM).
“Chelsea Groton believes in encouraging our employees to continually learn and develop themselves, so we offer a wide range of Mystic, CT – Aptly on Mother’s Day, Mystic Aquarium, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and one of the nation’s leading aquariums, announced a partnership with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London. In ‘seal-abration’ of the impending arrival of a harbor seal pup to Pearl, Mystic Aquarium will award a complimentary one-year family membership to the parents of the first baby born at L+M Hospital, closest to the time of Pearl’s pup.
“This is Pearl’s first pregnancy and we are thrilled to
Note: this article was originally published in The Day on May 12, 2019 by Mary Biekert.Old Lyme, CT – Over the last three decades, The Bowerbird shop, which sits as the anchor to the Old Lyme Marketplace, has established itself as a beloved local business adored by area residents and highway passersby alike. Delighting customers with quirky and fun yet functional merchandise, the shop celebrates its 30th anniversary this month.
Viewing the anniversary as a “major accomplishment” in the world of Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce that its 54th commencement will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. Approximately 560 students will be awarded degrees and certificates.
The valedictorian of the class is Michelle Reynolds of Ledyard who is receiving an associate in science degree in Graphic Arts. Reynolds will present the student address and receive the Medallion for Academic Excellence. William Stanley, Vice President of Development and Community Relations for L+M Hospital/Yale In this age where digital advertising is king, businesses owe it to themselves to become familiar with Google Ads and other Google products and consider what fits within their overall digital ad strategy.
Digital media specialist Ron Wertz of Miranda Creative will discuss how Google Ads allow you to digitally serve your product/service to targeted users while they search the internet for what you offer. You’ll receive an overview of the concept, learn about types of ad campaigns, terminology, keywords and
> RSVP to MStrobel@WeddingsATNorwichInn.com. Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has announced that a limited number of tickets remain for the Citizen of the Year Celebration Honoring Rodney Butler, taking place Friday, May 17, 2019 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Tickets are available for $85 per person and can be purchased by visiting ChamberECT.com/coy or calling (860) 701-9113.
The Citizen of the Year award is presented annually to an extraordinary individual for outstanding contributions to Eastern CT –The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will represent the eastern CT region at the upcoming Discover New England Summit at Foxwoods Resort Casino from May 13-15, 2019. The Chamber is providing promotional opportunities for the region’s business community during the event.
The Discover New England Annual Tourism Summit and International Marketplace is the only New England travel trade event where hospitality businesses from throughout New England can meet directly with international tour 2 p.m. Eastern Time; 1 p.m. Central Time; 12 p.m. Mountain Time; 11 a.m. Arizona; 11 a.m. Pacific Time; 10 a.m. Alaska; 8 a.m. Hawaii This free 60-minute webinar for Tax Professionals & Industry will explain: • The role of the IRS Insolvency function in bankruptcy cases• How to properly notify the IRS of a bankruptcy filing• The effect bankruptcy has on taxes and tax liabilities• Plus a live Q & AClick here to register Tax Professionals – Earn 1 CE Credit – Category: Federal Tax Closed captioning is Mystic, CT – In honor of all the extraordinary Moms, Mystic Aquarium is proud to announce the return of the Mother’s Day Weekend BOGO. Moms receive free general admission on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 with the purchase of one full-price admission ticket by mentioning the Mother’s Day BOGO offer at the Mystic Aquarium’s front gate.
Whether it’s the exquisite sea life of Mystic Aquarium’s Main Gallery, the excitement of Jurassic Giants, the thrill of the new augmented reality exhibit, Arctic 100 Volunteers in New London Joined More than 1,000 Volunteers Across Connecticut
New London, CT – On Saturday, May 4th, 100 local Comcast NBCUniversal employees and their families, friends and community partners came out to “make change happen” as they improved the Harbor Elementary School as part of the 18th annual Comcast Cares Day.
During April and May, more than 1,000 Connecticut volunteers took part in a number of initiatives that included blood drives, spring-cleaning projects, an Attorney Theodore (Ted) Heiser has joined Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law as a Director in the firm’s civil litigation department, practicing in the areas of personal injury and employment law.
Prior to joining Suisman Shapiro, Ted was a founding member of Sullivan Heiser in Clinton, CT. He has tried numerous matters to verdict in the state and federal courts of Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey. Ted’s extensive trial experience includes cases of wrongful death, personal injury, employment
> Click here to learn more. Stonington, CT – The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is offering free adaptive sailing for people with disabilities on Saturday, May 18. This event is free and open to the public, but spots are limited, and advanced registration is required. Registration is available online at nessf.org/events. No prior sailing experience is necessary, NESS will provide a lifejacket, sailing equipment, and a captain.
NESS’s Assistant Sailing Director Kali Cika is leading the adaptive sailing program at
ConnectiCare President Eric Galvin, Chief Operating Office Robert Kosior, and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Wayne Rawlins kick off National Nurses Week with a Nurses Walk on Monday, May 6. The walk is part of a week-long celebration to recognize the hard work that nurses do for ConnectiCare members daily. Gain a comprehensive understanding of business building fundamentals and emerge from this class with a solid blueprint firmly in hand. Give your business concept the advantage of a well thought out plan. This 10-session course is taught by industry experts in a dynamic peer-to-peer environment and is supported by an interactive online tool to guide you every step of the way. Topics Include:
• Business Basics• Marketing Plan• Business Types/Legal Entities• Basic After a long and cold winter, opening day for guided tours of the Avery-Copp House Museum is Friday, May 24th from 11 am to 3 pm.
We have a full season of events that include a Sea to Table series, Groton Bank Day, Plein Air Painting, a Garden Workshop, a Garden Fairy Tea and a Politics & Fashion lecture.
Our first major event, Sea to Table, is a four-part series focused on Sea Scalloping. There will be three public lectures at the La Grua Center followed by a unique sunset cruise aboard a working
> Click here to learn more. NESS Recognizes Young Artists from Across CTStonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announced this year’s winning artists for the statewide calendar drawing contest entitled “Long Island Sound and Its Watershed: What It Means to Me.” The annual drawing contest is open to all Connecticut students currently in Grades K-6. Ilana Gilbert of the Cloonan Middle School in Stamford was named the overall winner. Her artwork will be featured on the cover of next year’s calendar.
NESS’s Sponsored by R.B. Kent & Son, Inc.
How important is it to have a business plan? Do you know what a SWOT analysis is? Can the two be connected? With a representative of the Small Business Administration, you will learn the importance of both, what they are used for, what information they should contain, and what they say about your business.
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340 Reserve your spot: REGISTER NOW Click here to learn more and book now. Note: this article was originally published by Forbes Magazine on April 30, 2019.
In 2004 a composer/lyricist/writer/performer/substitute teacher and his writer-collaborator submitted their musical to the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. They were a scrappy bunch with no professional credits. But they knew this hallowed ground was the ultimate locale to incubate their musical.Since it was founded in 1964, the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has been a theater mecca devoted to nurturing new works and emerging Groton, CT – The Groton Rotary Club has announced that there is still time to sign up for its annual golf tournament on Friday, May 31, at the Shennecossett Golf Course, a historic Donald Ross designed 18-hole course in Groton.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the club’s youth scholars and community grants program.
The tournament is open to the entire community. The cost is $125 per player and $100 for players who are members of the Shennecossett Golf Club. The fee includes 18 holes of golf, a
Note: this article was originally published by WFSB - Channel 3 on May 2, 2019.New London, CT – What was billed as a "major announcement" in New London on Thursday involved a deal to turn the State Pier into a hub for the offshore wind industry.
State officials and their partners said they reached an agreement on a harbor development plan for the pier that will enable its revitalization that will hopefully make it a central hub for the offshore wind industry.
Gov. Ned Lamont joined state and local Click here for more info. New London, CT – Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut will be offering complimentary skin cancer screenings for new patients at their New London office. This community event is timed to coincide with Skin Cancer Awareness Month and aims to find and treat skin cancers in patients who otherwise may not have had a skin exam, while educating the community overall about the very real risk of skin cancer.
The Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut New London office is led by Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Business Plan Clinic: 10-Part Series: Pre-ApplicationMay 14th, 20195:30 PM - 8:30 PMWhat You'll Gain:A dynamic 10-session course taught by industry experts with an online learning componentA solid understanding of business-building fundamentalsA detailed business plan based on your goals for moving your business forwardCost: $300.00
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of business building fundamentals and emerge from this class with a solid blueprint firmly in hand. Give your business concept Drop in on May 9th between 6:30pm and 8:30pm.
Format is casual with topics covering opportunities, trends, transportation & traffic, redevelopment visions, and various preliminary ideas.
Location: Municipal Building Auditorium, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT.
Step aboard the sailing ship Argia as she begins her 2019 sailing season during Downtown Mystic's Spring Stroll weekend, May 4 and 5.
Enjoy historical and nautical stories from your crew as you relax aboard a traditional ship under sail. We serve snacks and lemonade and you may bring a picnic basket or beer or wine. COMPLIMENTARY MIMOSAS served on our Noon trip this weekend in celebration of Spring!
Three sailing times per day this weekend (Noon, 3pm, 6pm). Purchase ahead of time by visiting Whether in everyday life or in work situations, the ability to recognize life-threatening emergencies and provide high-quality CPR can save someone’s life. These skills and more can be learned in the American Heart Association Basic Life Support course offered at Three Rivers Community College on May 13.
The 4-hour course includes CPR as well as basic life support. It teaches both single-rescuer and team basic support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus
Note: this piece was originally published in The Day on April 27, 2019.New London, CT – In a robot-assisted procedure that took little more than 90 minutes early Monday morning, surgeons at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital cleared an obstruction that had all but shut down Pam Michaud’s right kidney.
A fit, 52-year-old mother of four adult children, Michaud didn’t figure to be sidelined long.
“She’ll be in recovery for one or two nights, depending on her pain level,” Dr. Joseph Brito, the lead surgeon for
The Women & Girls Funds of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut invite you to join us for a conversation with Zainab Salbi.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
4:30-6:30pm (snacks and refreshments provided)
The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 West Thames Street, Norwich, CTThis event is FREE. Please RSVP by May 2nd (registration is required).RSVP NOW
Facilitating this engaging conversation is local businesswoman and civic leader Susette Tibus.
Ms. Salbi is a humanitarian, media host, author, and founder Sponsored by Maloney & Company, LLC
SCORE presents a free 2-part workshop on “Cost, Price and Profit” with SCORE Mentor Eric Munro. Expanding this popular topic into two parts – with a focus on Cost in Part 1 and Price in Part 2 – allows us to delve more deeply into the facets of the Cost-Price-Profit equation, and includes time for attendees to participate in exercises aimed at developing their own skills.
Part 1 explores how to develop costs and avoid common pitfalls such as underestimating real Project will save company nearly $110,000 on annual energy costs
Norwich, CT – On Monday morning, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) presented Bob’s Discount Furniture with a rebate check for $64,065.15 following the successful completion of a major lighting upgrade project at the company’s Norwich warehouse located on Jewett City Road in the Taftville section of Norwich.
“NPU is proud to partner with Bob’s on one of our largest energy-efficiency projects ever, helping a great company make a smart 5th Annual InFusion: : Where Literary Traditions Traverse
at Expressiones Cultural Center, New London
May 3, 2019, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Join us for the fifth annual InFusion: Where Literary Traditions Traverse featuring Hartford Poet Laureate Frederick-Douglass Knowles and The Jeff Robinson Jazz Trio. They will read and perform at Expressiones Cultural Center in New London on Friday, May 3, 2019 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This free event is presented by Three Rivers Community College Community Involvement & The women's 800 freestyle relay broke the school record and become the first women's relay in program history to earn All-America honors while Chasse Sodemann earned All-America honors in the 100 breaststroke for the second time in his career to lead Coast Guard during the third day of the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships.
The women's 800 freestyle relay of Sarah Passilla, Kristen Durham-Young, Emily Benson and Josie McGuireplaced seventh with the school record time of 7:29.60 to earn Chelsea Groton Bank Credits Community Reinvestment and Relationships for Financial Success at Annual Meeting
New Initiatives Help Customers Achieve Dreams While Generating Record-Breaking Earnings in 2018
Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton Bank recently reported impressive financial, educational, technical and community-based accomplishments at its 164th Annual Meeting on Monday, April 22nd at the Mystic Marriott in Groton, CT during which, President and CEO Michael Rauh presented the Bank’s 2018 results to Mystic, CT – On this Earth Day 2019, Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport Museum and the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center are proud to announce plans for a multi-day, community-wide Earth Day 2020 event in celebration of the movements 50th anniversary. The events, which will be announced in detail in the coming months, will engage a host of like-minded community partners as well as the general public in support of habitat restoration, conservation and overall collective action.
The first Earth Day, held on Stonington, CT – As part of the ongoing implementation of the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), the Stonington Economic Development Commission (EDC), with assistance from the Department of Planning (DOP), have been exploring ideas to increase the Grand List for Stonington. Ideas include ways to encourage and attract responsible private investment, and identifying sources of capital to fund public projects essential to the economic vitality of our community.
Economic Development expert
Ivo H. Daalder, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and James M. Lindsay, Council on Foreign Relations, present “America’s Abdication of Global Leadership”
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on May 2 at the First Congregational Church, Old Lyme
$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members, educators and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that Ivo H. Daalder and James M. Lindsay are to speak on “America’s
Wireless Zone®, an authorized retailer of Verizon Wireless, just recently celebrated 30 years at the most magical place on earth, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Our local 7 stores, Groton, New London, Killingly, North Windham, Putnam, Glastonbury, and Westerly were lucky to be apart of the celebration alongside of other franchisees, managers, field members, and corporate staff to share best practices, learn from break-out sessions and keynote speakers.
The Groton & New Peter and the Wolf - Sunday, May, 5, 2019 @ 2pm
Resurrección Espinosa-Frink, Narrator
Eastern Connecticut Ballet, Artistic Director, Gloria Govrin
Special pricing: $10/adults, $5/children 18 & under
Location: Palmer Auditorium, Connecticut College, New London, CT
Join the ECSO for the continuation of its popular family concert offering as we explore the excitement of orchestral music! The concert opens with a thrilling overture titled Los esclavos felices by Juan Arriaga. Next, South of the Border
Marcum Associates, Accountants will answer tax and accounting questions
Groton, CT – Ignite, a program of Thames River Innovation Place, will hold its monthly Office Hours program with Marcum Associates. The accounting firm is returning before the end of the year to answer tax and accounting questions. Business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to schedule a one-on-one appointment between the hours of 10:00 am - 2:00 pm by emailing ignite@thamesriverinnovation.org. There is no fee to participate.
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Note: this article was originally published in The Day on April 18, 2019 by Julia Bergman. Groton, CT – The outgoing commanding officer of the Naval Submarine Base, Capt. Paul Whitescarver, said that with investment from the state, support from the community and the submarine's role in national security, the base is set up to have a "solid and enduring" footprint on the Thames River.
"In the next decade, you're going to see $250 million worth of military construction on the base," Whitescarver said
Note: this article was originally published on April 18 in The Dolphin. Slight editorial adjustments have been made.Groton, CT – Participants of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT's Leadership Program Class of 2020 toured military bases in the southeastern Connecticut area for the seventh annual Military Affairs session on April 11.
Military Affairs Day gives military leaders in the area the opportunity to explain and demonstrate the important part the armed services plays in the economic and Overhead Door of Norwich, along with Classic Windows and Doors and Awnings of Eastern CT, is holding an open house at 88 Route 2A in Preston CT on Saturday April 27, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Our staff will be on hand to answer all your home improvement questions in a relaxed enjoyable atmosphere.
Please join us for refreshments and information as we head into spring! Juggling the demands of tasks and time as a small business owner can be frustrating and stressful. This workshop with SCORE mentor Eric Munro will look at the way we use the hours in a day to become more productive and manage time better. Learn skills to improve productivity (and perhaps lower your blood pressure!).
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Time: 6:00 to 7:30 PM Location: The Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library Street, Mystic, CT 06355 How to register: REGISTER NOW New London, CT – The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to announce the opening of Discovering New Beauty: Watercolor Landscapes of the Northeast. This exhibition features more than 50 works of art examining the varied landscapes of the Northeast over the last century and a half. The show will be on view April 27 through August 3, 2019.Discovering New Beauty considers how artists have utilized watercolor to depict the Northeast beginning in the 1870s, a time when watercolor experienced a surge in popularity. Group tour November 4-12, 2019 offers insight and relaxation
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT invites the region’s residents on a guided group tour of Costa Rica from November 4 through 12, 2019, originating from Bradley International Airport. Rates and booking information are available at ChamberECT.com/costarica or (860) 701-9113. Travelers can save $100 per person by taking advantage of early bird booking rates before May 3.
Organized by Collette Travel, this trip is not to be Washington, DC – The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers who have yet to file their tax returns that there are a variety of options to help them.
IRS tax help is available 24 hours a day on IRS.gov. Whether filing a tax return, requesting an extension or making a payment, the IRS website can help last-minute filers on just about everything related to taxes.
The IRS encourages taxpayers to file electronically. Doing so, whether through e-file or IRS Free File, vastly reduces tax return If you are thinking about starting or are now running a non-profit organization, understanding how to effectively manage your organization is key to long-term success. SCORE counselor Bob Potter will guide you through important areas such as what defines a non-profit, recruiting volunteers, fundraising, managing your Board & Staff, fine-tuning your strategic plan, securing sponsorships, and more.
Date: Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMLocation: The Public Library of New London, 63 Reliance Health announced last week that after nearly 41 years Chief Executive Officer, David Burnett, will retire by the end of this year. The agency’s Board of Directors will announce a successor in the coming months.
Burnett has been with Reliance Health since 1978 when the nonprofit mental health agency was known as The Leisure Center. At that time, Burnett served as the agency’s only employee, running day to day operations and providing support to people who had been discharged from Norwich Hospital. Joe Rodriguez
Greensboro, NC – Joe Rodriguez broke the school record in the 50 freestyle and earned a pair of All-America honors to highlight the first day of the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships.
Rodriguez placed third in the 50 freestyle with a school record time of 19.88 and was part of the 200 medley relay team with Patrick Jackson, Chasse Sodemann and Tyler Dominick which finished in eighth with a time of 1:29.98 to earn All-America honors.
It was the first two All-America honors Strategic planning, team building and earning clients’ trust support design-builder’s growth
In 2018, Pat Munger Construction Co. Inc. completed $50 million worth of construction projects, marking the largest revenue volume in the company’s 50-year history. The banner year did not materialize entirely by chance. The Branford, Conn.-based company had been executing a strategic plan to grow its core business—low-rise metal building construction, repair and interior fit-out—when demand for construction WBDC to Elevate Women Entrepreneurs at 6th Annual Women-Owned Business Day
The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC), the largest not-for-profit organization in Connecticut dedicated to women’s economic equity, will host the 6th Annual Women-Owned Business Day at the State Capitol, sponsored by The Hartford. All are invited to the free event on Tuesday, April 30th from 9:00AM to 2:00PM, beginning at the Legislative Office building, room 2D, in Hartford.
In recognition of the event, Governor
You asked and we listened! Although there are limited spaces available, we've extended registration for the upcoming Leading the Way matchmaking event through Friday, April 19. All parties must pre-register in order to attend, so be sure to register today to secure your spot! May 29, 8am-4pmMystic Marriott, Groton, CT Join us for opportunities to: •Connect with procurement personnel from the seven divisions of General Dynamics* •Engage in a number of trainings including Cybersecurity and the New London, CT – The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to announce a new addition to its permanent Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London exhibition. Periodically, the exhibit will be refreshed with new and welcomed objects. This week, a stunning Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Table Lamp (ca. 1900-1906) arrived at the Lyman Allyn, on loan from the New York Historical Society. This lamp resembles a miniature apple tree in bloom with a canopy of leaves and springtime blossoms sitting atop a bronze tree trunk New London, CT – Free skin cancer screenings will be available at the Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center in Waterford Monday, May 6, from 5 to 7:30 pm. The care center is located at 230 Waterford Parkway South.
The screenings will be conducted by Yale Medicine Dermatology and dermatologists on the Lawrence + Memorial Hospital medical staff.
Screenings are by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call 860-271-4617.
The five-year survival rate for melanoma when detected and treated in
> Learn more here Superior Ranking Reflects Credit Union’s Strong Financial Condition Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has earned the top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. for its superior financial performance during 2018, which indicates that Charter Oak remains one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation.
“We’re proud to receive this top rating from BauerFinancial for our past year's financial performance because it represents an independent confirmation of our overall financial AJ AeberliRoanoke, VA – U.S. Coast Guard Academy Junior AJ Aeberli earned All-America honors with a sixth place finish at 174 pounds at the Division III Wrestling Championship.
Aeberli, the fifth seed at 174, was appearing in his second straight NCAA Championship. He went 2-1 on March 8 to assure himself a top eight finish and the first All-America honors of his career.
On March 9, he beat Jacob Krakow from Lora 5-3, before falling to Kyle Briggs from Warburg 6-5 in the consolation semfinal to fall to the Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced that scholarship applications are open to local senior-year high school students interested in pursuing higher education or vocational opportunities. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2019. Applications are available from ChamberECT.com/foundation.
This spring, the Foundation’s Board of Directors will select four scholarship recipients based on a variety of criteria including academic persistence, community involvement, Bank Earns "Best of Bauer Bank" DesignationGroton, CT – BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, recently awarded Chelsea Groton Bank with Bauer’s highest 5-Star rating for financial strength and stability. The Bank has now maintained that top rating for 100 consecutive quarters. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates Chelsea Groton excels in the areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Earning and maintaining this top rating continuously for over 25 years gives Tourism/hospitality industry professionals invited to increase their knowledge of eastern CT arts, cultural, and tourism attractions
Eastern CT – A coalition of eastern CT tourism and hospitality industry partners, led by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, will host an industry “Fam Tour” (familiarization tour) of regional arts, cultural, and tourism attractions on Monday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Registration is open at ChamberECT.com/famtour or (860) 701-9113.
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> Click here to learn more What will the future bring? Is your current path secure? Imagining the future is only half of the equation. Anticipating those changes and plotting your course for success will insure the sustainability and growth of your organization. This interactive workshop with Tom Gezo will help you rough out a high-level plan for your organization.
Date: Thursday, May 9th, 2019Time: 12:00 noon – 1:30 PM Location: The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320How to Sponsored by Brown & Brown Insurance
You may have a great digital campaign underway -- but how are you tracking your activity and conversions? Join respected media marketer Maria Miranda for a deep dive into digital marketing placements and measurement options. Maria will share best practices for: Dashboards (vendor, third-party and others); Google Analytics integrations; tracking tools such as bitly.com, and more. Discussion will include what is trending and what is realistic for your organization, as
Help Aquarion find and recognize Connecticut's top environmental volunteers.
Think of a business, larger or small, that has made a real difference to our environment. It could be through a volunteer effort to protect our water sources. Improve air quality. Safeguard land. Or improve wildlife habitat. You’ll find all the criteria below.
And don’t be shy about telling us what you’ve achieved. Aquarion welcomes self-nominations!
Aquarion will announce the winners on June 1, 2019 at a special event to be Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has announced that it will hold a Business Luncheon with Governor Ned Lamont on Thursday, April 25th, 2019, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Port ‘n Starboard at Ocean Beach Park in New London (98 Neptune Avenue), sponsored by the Waterford Hotel Group and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Tickets are available for purchase at ChamberECT.com/events or (860) 701-9113.
The Chamber invites the region’s business community and residents to join in for an informative update as
April 17, 2019 at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT is pleased to announce it will host an inaugural "State of the Submarine Base" luncheon featuring Captain Paul Whitescarver on Wednesday, April 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa (625 North Road/CT Route 117, Groton). Tickets are available for purchase on ChamberECT.com/events or (860) 701-9113. The event is sponsored by Robinson + Cole and AT&T.
Eastern CT's business community, as ECSO and ECSC Continues 72nd Season – Saturday, April 27, 2019, 7:30pm – Titans Concert takes place at the Garde Arts Center, New London, CT
Featuring the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus; Terrence Fay, Tenor; Matt Sullivan, Baritone; and Caroline Olsen, Mezzo-soprano
Note: the new concert time is 7:30pm, and the pre-concert chats will begin at 6:30pm.
The season finale opens with a piece from a true titan of orchestral music: Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven’s Prometheus Overture was derived from his Wild Arctic Exhibit Opens on April 6
Mystic, CT – Humpback whales and walruses now at Mystic Aquarium? Not literally but virtually, beginning this weekend. Just in time for school vacation, Mystic Aquarium will debut Wild Arctic, an augmented reality journey that will provide guests an unbelievable encounter with some of the Arctic’s most amazing creatures.
“We believe this hi-tech exhibit is one more way that we can help establish a deeper connection with our visitors to this remote environment and
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT was proud to support the Save-A-Suit Collection at its April 3, 2019 Business After Hours/YPsocial networking event. Guests at the event supplied over 100 new or gently-used articles of clothing to benefit local veterans in need of business-friendly attire.
Save-A-Suit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides former military and college graduates with professional business attire and the confidence needed to succeed. Guests who registered for the The Bank Proudly Offers Several Lending Options for the First Time Homebuyer
Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton was selected to once again participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s (FHLBB) Equity Builder Program. Through this program, Chelsea Groton is able to work with first-time homebuyers to receive up to $15,000 in down payment assistance.
“Chelsea Groton has always been committed to meeting customers where they are and exploring all possible financing options to help them achieve their SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Presents: “Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business, #5: Show Me the Money!”
The Concluding Session of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series, Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The concluding workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series covers start-up and operating costs and essential financial planning and tools. Topics include estimating real costs (direct & indirect), accounting for Reliance Health, a nonprofit community mental health agency based out of Norwich, is looking for help to identify ways you care for your mental health to honor May is Mental Health Month.
May is Mental Health Month was started 70 years ago by the national organization, Mental Health America, to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of good mental health for everyone. As community leaders in mental health education and advocacy, Reliance Health strives to share the importance of NESS Recognized for Outstanding Work in Eastern CT
Stonington, CT – At its Annual Meeting on March 27, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut named the New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) "Nonprofit of the Year." This award recognizes the organization the provides a valued service with a physical presence in eastern CT.
The Chamber's Annual Meeting had over 230 people in attendance, celebrated the Chamber's impact this past year, and featured the presentation of its regional
Davis Earns All-America Honors in 800 Meters; Women Place Best Ever 10th
Boston, MA – Sophomore Josiah Davis placed eighth in the 800 meters to earn All-America honors at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championship at the Reggie Lewis Center.
Davis, making his NCAA Championship debut placed third his heat with time if 1:53.32 to earn a spot in the today's final where he ran a 1:54.80 to become an All-American.
On the women's side with Kaitlyn Mooney winning the national championship in S & P Oyster Restaurant and Bar hires Sales Director Amanda Morin to coordinate unforgettable private events.
Mystic, CT – S & P Oyster Restaurant and Bar takes its special events up a notch with the hire of Sales Director Amanda Morin to coordinate all private events. Morin steps into this role with a B.S. in Travel and Tourism Management from Johnson and Whales University, coupled with more than five years’ experience in catering, sales and event planning within the Waterford Hotel Group at Mystic Groton, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation will be accepting applications for the spring grant cycle through the Foundation’s online application portal until Friday, April 19, 2019. Local and regional charitable organizations in the areas of Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Housing, and Youth Activities, should visit www.chelseagroton.com/CGFoundation to access the online application portal and more details on specific Groton, CT – Maria Grenier of Scotland, CT, recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Assistant Treasurer, Deposit Operations Manager. In this role, Maria will oversee tasks and responsibilities assigned to the Deposit Operations Department.
Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, Maria was the Assistant Operations Manager at Savings Institute Bank & Trust, where she oversaw deposit operations, electronic banking and the Customer Service Center.
“Maria has experience in several roles in banking, including as
Eastern CT – On March 27, 2019, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT was pleased to recap a year of successful 2018 activities, and share our vision for the future, at our Annual Meeting and Awards Reception. Over 230 regional representatives maxed out the meeting space at The Spa at Norwich Inn, demonstrating the breadth and importance of the Chamber’s work. Official business included Board elections, finance updates, and a report from our Foundation. The Chamber welcomed 17 new Trustees to its Thursday, April 4, 2019
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Boston, MA – Sophomore Kaitlyn Mooney ran the fastest time ever recorded in Division III history to win the National Championship in the 5,000 meters and was the anchor of the DMR team which earned All-America honors with a third place finish at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championship at the Reggie Lewis Center.
Mooney, who becomes the first CGA female athlete to win a track national championship, blew away the Brian A. Orenstein Joins Boston Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council Waterford, CT – Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s First District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council.
“I'm truly honored to join the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s advisory council and hear the perspectives of community bankers and credit union officials from across New England,” said Session Four of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series, Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The fourth workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series discusses where and how you will sell your product or service – the channels to use, selling tactics, how to take the fear out of selling, and the right sales cycle for your business. We’ll also cover digital sales tools and social media strategy. Attend all five sessions (strongly Nancy D. Butler, CFP®, CDFA™ CLTC®, Owner of Above All Else, Success in Life and Business®, has once again been appointed a Delegate to The United Nations for The Commission on The Status of Women. Nancy attended CSW63 at The UN building in New York city in March 2019.
In March of 2018, Nancy was honored to be a Delegate to The United Nations for the 62nd Commission on The Status of Women (CSW62).
Her recommendation was submitted by Soroptimist International (SI), a world-wide women’s organization Norwich, CT –Three Rivers Community College Director of Student Activities Alycia Ziegler recently established The Blanche Berté Illenberg Memorial Scholarship in honor of her grandmother. Alycia explained that although her grandmother had only a high school diploma, she always advocated for education and continuously supported Alycia along her own educational journey. This new scholarship will be managed by the Three Rivers College Foundation.
Blanche Berté Illenberg spent her entire life giving to New London, CT – Spring Stride, the Lawrence + Memorial Hospital road race, which annually drew upwards of 1,000 participants is returning this year after a seven-year absence.
The 5K and 10K road race will be held Saturday, May 4, and is welcoming to walkers and runners of all abilities and ages, including children 2+ to participate in kids’ races.
“For years, this race was an important part of the community,” said Patrick Green, president and CEO of L+M Hospital. “Now, it returns, bigger and Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced the distribution of $120,000 to 37 eastern CT non-profits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in the region.
This year’s disbursement reflects the highest-ever amount distributed by the Foundation and marks a twelve percent increase over the 2018 grant disbursement.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2018 with fundraisers including the 7th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods Thursday, March 28, 20192 p.m. Eastern Time; 1 p.m. Central Time; 12 p.m. Mountain Time; 11 a.m. Arizona; 11 a.m. Pacific Time; 10 a.m. Alaska; 9 a.m. Hawaii
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We will cover:Why do a Paycheck Checkup?Who should do a Paycheck Checkup?How to do a Paycheck Washington, DC – The Internal Revenue Service today warned the public about a new twist on the IRS impersonation phone scam whereby criminals fake calls from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), an independent organization within the IRS.
Similar to other IRS impersonation scams, thieves make unsolicited phone calls to their intended victims fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS. In this most recent scam variation, callers “spoof” the telephone number of the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service office in Mystic, CT – Students, staff, and community volunteers at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) are excited to create a native plant teaching meadow at Coogan Farm this spring and summer with funds from the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program administered by Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. Everyone, but especially children, will learn about native plants that have grown in this area since pre-colonial times, while getting a close-up view of butterflies, songbirds and other Session Three of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series, Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The third workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series helps determine any barriers to entering your particular market. We'll discuss Product (features & benefits), Price (cost/profit), Place (how the product will be provided), and Promotion (marketing plan), as well as the importance of websites and other digital necessities for business FT BENNING, Ga. – Coast Guard won the open aggregate national championship for the first time in school history on the final day of the NRA Intercollegiate Pistol Championships.
Senior Helen Oh won the women's Air Pistol national championship for the fourth straight year and the open all-around national championship for the second straight season. She is the only shooter to ever win the women's and open national championship in the same season and accomplishes the feat for the second straight time.
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Stephen M Walt, Harvard Kennedy School, presents “America’s Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy”
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on April 11 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Stephen Walt is to speak on “America’s Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy” at 6:00 p.m. on Groton, CT – Thames River Innovation Place, (TRIP) as part of CTNext’s Innovation Places program, is seeking proposals for year three projects. Proposals will need to be reviewed, approved, and submitted to CTNext by April 30th.
The intent of new projects is to develop new initiatives and partnerships that will strengthen the region’s ability to:
Attract and retain top talentCreate a great environment for companies to start and growIncrease access to sources of capital for emerging companiesreate a more
> Click here to learn more. New London, CT – Chinese Landscape Rethought, a new group exhibition opening at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, presents a rethinking of Chinese landscape or shanshui (“mountain-water”) art through the convergence of traditional Chinese ink painting and contemporary experimental art. The exhibition will be on view March 29 through June 9, 2019. It was organized by guest curator, Dr. Yibing Huang, Associate Professor of Chinese and Curator of the Chu-Griffis Asian Art Collection at Connecticut College.
Eleven Mystic, CT – Plastic pollution is one of the hottest topics in news today. Consumers are flooded with information from daunting statistics to collective action campaigns and proposed regulation. Mystic Aquarium is doing its part to help turn the tide with the upcoming opening of its new Plastic Free Seas on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
“We are excited to announce our upcoming exhibit entitled, Plastic Free Seas,” said Katie Cubina, Senior Vice President, Mission Programs for Mystic Aquarium. “Plastic Groton, CT – Over 250 area high school students and teachers convened in the Crozier Williams Student Center at Connecticut College on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 for the 13th Annual Money Madness seminar presented by Chelsea Groton Bank. Nine area schools participated in the day: Academy of the Holy Family, Griswold Alternative School, Ledyard High School, Lyman Memorial High School, Marine Science Magnet High School, Montville High School, Norwich Free Academy, Wheeler High School and Waterford High
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This was a thoughtful, well-planned process. This decision comes after years of exploring possible strategic partnerships that would continue providing exceptional care to our patients and families. Hartford HealthCare at Home has a strong tradition of providing care and advocating for hospice patients, a large footprint in Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Program Assists With Down Payment, Closing CostsWaterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been selected to participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s Equity Builder Program, which assists local homebuyers with down payment and closing costs.
The $3.6 million program provides grants to financial institutions to assist households at or below 80 percent of the area median income. Eligible borrowers receive up to $15,000 in assistance on a first-come, Robinson+Cole manufacturing lawyer Jeffrey J. White was invited to the White House to participate in a manufacturing roundtable on March 14, 2019. The roundtable brought together manufacturing business leaders and government officials to discuss the issues facing both publicly traded and privately held U.S. manufacturing businesses. Issues discussed included the sustained growth of U.S. manufacturing and how manufacturers are successfully using both developments in technology and workforce training to Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce that Frederick-Douglass Knowles II, Hartford Poet Laureate and associate professor at Three Rivers, will be the keynote speaker at the College’s fifty-fourth commencement ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, May 22 at 5 p.m. outdoors on the campus green.
“Frederick-Douglass’s community activism, appointment as Hartford’s inaugural poet laureate, and close ties to Norwich made him a natural choice for Commencement Speaker,” said Comcast Business Now Offers New Video Service to Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Gyms and More
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Comcast Business announced the company’s award-winning X1 video platform is now available to the millions of bars, restaurants, hotels, gyms and other businesses across Comcast’s footprint. X1 for Business includes easier search and navigation, voice control and a picture-in-picture, Join us Saturday March 23, 2019 for our Sip & Makeup Event.
For the $20 fee you will receive:
A basic cleanse of the faceWarm towel refreshA Patchology Sheet Mask treatmentWarm paraffin treatment on the handsA Mimosa or glass of champagneA makeup touch-up of the eyes and lipsAnd a Swag Bag of amazing samples to take home!
This service will take about 30 minutes and does need to be reserved in advance (few same day bookings will be available). This event does have a 24 hour cancellation policy.
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Mystic, CT – Even the most casual of fan gets excited for tournament basketball in March and Mystic Aquarium is no exception. In celebration, Connecticut’s iconic attraction is offering a sweet deal to visitors throughout the duration of the tournament. Guests buying tickets online at MysticAquarium.org will save 16% of all admission categories.
Guests won’t find wildcats, bulldogs, tigers or golden gophers while enjoying Mystic SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Presents: “Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business, #2: Customer and Competition”
Session Two of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series, Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The second workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series covers vision statements, target customers, and trends that impact your market & product/service development. We’ll discuss competition (direct & indirect), and we'll
New London, CT – The Coast Guard Academy women's rowing team is ranked 12th nationally in the USRowing/CRCA Preseason Division III Poll.
The Bears are the fourth highest New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) team ranked behind WPI (3rd), Smith (5th) and Wellesley (8th).
Coast Guard will be led by junior co-captain Marissa Marsh and the returning stern pair of senior Jacquelyn Dilley and sophomore Katherine Long. Newcomers senior Addisen Rutkoske and freshman Karin Maher will also New London, CT – Coast Guard will look to defend several national championships at the 2019 NRA Intercollegiate Pistol Championships on in Fort Benning, Ga. beginning on Saturday.
The Bears will be looking to bring home some hardware once again led by senior Helen Oh during the four day championship.
Oh is the three-time defending national champion in women's Air Pistol and defending champion in the women's All-Around and the Open All-Around Championship.
Last year was the first time ever at the Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College invites high school seniors and their families to Senior Night. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and its available programs and resources. Senior Night will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public, but attendees are asked to RSVP at www.timecenter.com/trcc.
The evening features speakers from a variety of departments. Financial aid will demystify the FAFSA process and discuss ways to pay for
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This free 120-minute webinar is open to all.
Identifying types of relief available to taxpayers in a disaster areaCalculating disaster area casualty lossesDocumenting disaster area casualty lossesObtaining information about federally declared disaster areasLearning about IRS Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief ProgramPlus a live Q & New London, CT – Registration for The Light House’s Autism Education Conference on May 3rd at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum is now open. Now in its 13th year, AEC continues to bring in dynamic speakers with fresh perspectives, valuable insights, and practical strategies to our region. As the only autism focused conference in Eastern Connecticut, AEC gives educators, parents, caregivers and service providers the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field.
This year’s AEC will feature a new
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ConnectiCare’s member services call center took home a bronze award for Contact Center of the Year (Up to 100 Seats) - Financial Services Industries. The member services management team received a silver award for Customer Service Management Team of the Year. More than 2,700 nominations from organizations SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Presents: “Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business, #1: What's the Big Idea?”
Session One of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The first workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series explores the feasibility of your product/service idea, how it can become a business, who your customers and competitors are, your vision, strengths, and more. You'll learn Jonathan Duncklee, President of Duncklee Cooling & Heating Inc. received the Top Performer award from Connecticut Green Bank in February 2019 in North Haven, CT at the Energize CT Center. Duncklee and the CT Green bank teamed up with Core Plus Credit Union to offer consumers super-efficient heating and cooling systems with extremely low interest financing.
Connecticut Green Bank is the nation’s first green bank. Its focus is to “achieve cleaner, less expensive, and more reliable sources of energy while Chelsea Groton Bank Names Regan Nichols, AVP, Customer Solutions Manager in Groton; Rebecca Magner, AS, Customer Solutions Manager in PawcatuckGroton, CT – Regan Nichols of Westerly, RI, has been named Customer Solutions Manager of Chelsea Groton Bank’s Groton branch, and Rebecca Magner, also of Westerly, RI, has been named Customer Solutions Manager of the Bank’s Pawcatuck branch.
“Both Regan and Rebecca are passionate about getting to know their customers and helping customers and members of their Catholic Charities will celebrate its 98th anniversary at our “Hope Anchors the Soul” Gala on Saturday, April 13th at the Mystic Yachting Center.
The evening begins at 5:00 PM with a silent auction, cocktail reception, and dinner, followed by dancing from 8:00 – 10:00 PM.
Tickets are $100.00 per person, cocktail attire.
Sponsorships for the event are available.
For more information, contact Christine Jackel, Resource Development Manager via e-mail christinejackel@ccfsn.org or 860-889-8346 x287.
At the end of every year it is the team at TapSnap headquarters' pleasure to pick out a few franchisees who have been making impressive headway in the photo booth industry and have been superlative in representing the TapSnap brand.
This year, the team chose the following franchisee to take the Franchisee of the Year crown (well, there's no crown, but there is a badge):
Tammy Lonergan (TapSnap 1188)
Tammy and her daughter Viktorija prove that a TapSnap franchise makes a great family business! Always Mystic, CT – Mystic Seaport Museum announced an initiative to work toward eliminating single-use plastics on its 19-acre site on the Mystic River.
The program is being developed and implemented through the leadership of a staff Sustainability Committee in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. The teams at each museum share information, resources, ideas, and results of implementation efforts, and will be giving a joint presentation at the 2019 Council of American Norwich, CT – The Jordan Porco Foundation will honor Rhonda Spaziani, instructor and former Director of Student Programs at Three Rivers Community College, with the Janice Fletcher Memorial Award.
This award was created to recognize a Fresh Check Day coordinator who embodies the same spirit and commitment of Janice Fletcher, the former Director of Counseling at Lasell College, who passed away last July. Spaziani will receive this award at the eighth annual Jordan's Journey Gala on March 23, 2019 at the
Voluntown, CT – Coming into its 2nd year, the Rustic estate Tamarack Lodge announces an exciting Grand Re-Launch of the Restaurant and Tavern under the creative direction of On The Spot Catering! The Grand Re-Launch will kick off on Thursday, March 21st with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut from 4:30pm-5:30pm with the ribbon cutting taking place at 5:00pm, followed by complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine.
The restaurant and tavern will open to the public UCFS is looking for contractors to bid on the renovation of our New London office.
UCFS is seeking contractors to add a primary care function to our existing behavioral health practice located at 351 North Frontage Road, Suite 24, New London (Above Marshalls in the New London Mall). The project will be managed by the Vice President of Business Development (we are not looking for a general contractor or construction manager). The project includes creating two new examination rooms as well as a clean
New London, CT – Coast Guard will send a record 11 swimmers to the NCAA Division III Championships as seven men and four women will represent the Academy in Greensboro, N.C. on March 20-23.
The 200 medley relay of senior Patrick Jackson, senior Chasse Sodemann, sophomore Tyler Dominick and junior Joe Rodriguez posted the 10th fastest time in Division III (1:29.74) to earn a spot at the championship.
The 200 freestyle relay of sophomore Dan Jenkins, Rodriguez, Dominick and junior John Pompay had the UCFS Healthcare is pleased to announce that Mamta Mishra author of Autism: Our Journey and Finding Happiness will be speaking at The Edward and Mary Lord Family Health Center, 47 Town Street, Norwich on Monday, April 1st from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm.
Her presentation includes an overview of our journey in tackling Autism, where we have come, and the continuous journey. She encourages parents, caregivers and teachers to be “hopelessly hopeful” in their journey.
Mamta Mishra was born in India. She received her Stonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is looking for young artists to participate in a drawing contest for a calendar entitled "Long Island Sound and Its Watershed: What It Means to Me." The contest is designed to engage youth in environmental stewardship and watershed conservation and is open to all Connecticut students currently in grades K-6. A panel of judges will choose two first place and two honorable mention winners from each grade as this year's award recipients. Their Trailing by two points with less than a minute remaining, the University of Connecticut Avery Point women’s basketball team scored seven straight points on its way to a thrilling 84-82 win over No. 2 nationally ranked Massasoit CC in the Region XXI Tournament final on March 3.
With the win, the Pointers advance to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament for the second straight year.
UConn Avery Point is the No. 6 seed in the tournament and will play No. 3 seeded Owens Community College (Md.) on On-Site Interviews Available March 21 & 23
Mystic, CT – With the warmer months fast approaching, Mystic Aquarium is hosting its annual career fair with immediate on-site interviews available on Thursday, March 21 and Saturday, March 23. A wide-array of great seasonal part-time positions are available.
WHEN:
Thursday, March 21, 3:30pm- 5:30pm
Saturday, March 23, 10am-2pm
WHERE:
Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
Mystic Aquarium seeks enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals
This piece was originally published by The Day on March 6, 2019 by Amanda Hutchinson. Click here to read the original article.
The food donation portion of Holdridge Home and Garden Showplace’s first trivia night fundraiser for the Ledyard Food Pantry was so successful that employees had to deliver the items to the pantry in a miniature shopping cart parade.
The donations were in conjunction with nearly $2,400 raised by the trivia night, held inside the greenhouse on Feb. 24. About 125 community Springtime Lark
Concert takes place at the Garde Arts Center, New London, CT
Featuring Tessa Lark, violin
Note: the new concert time is 7:30pm, and the pre-concert chats will begin at 6:30pm.
The ECSO ushers in spring with an eclectic blend of repertoire sure to entice listeners of all varieties. Continuing the tradition of featuring women composers, Joan Tower’s work Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 6, rounds out her 80th birthday celebration.
The ECSO co-commissioned the next work for violin The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra invites the general public to attend its annual Instrumental Competition. This competition, now in its 60th year, was established to recognize the outstanding talents of emerging young musicians through the age of 25. 12 contestants have been selected for the final round held at Evans Hall on the campus of Connecticut College in New London, CT on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 1:00pm. Complimentary refreshments are offered at the conclusion of the competition, after
Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College will be hosting Vets Connect, its annual veterans resource fair, a one-stop resource for jobs, education, health services, networking and more. This year the fair will include 40 organizations and 20 yellow-ribbon colleges. Vets Connect will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Three Rivers Community College’s Multi-Purpose Room, and the expanded education resources will be nearby in the
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New London, CT – Coast Guard will send six cadet-athletes to the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston this upcoming weekend.
Sophomore All-American Kaitlyn Mooney has the fastest time in Division III this season in both the 3,000 meters and 5,000 meters and will be the top seed this weekend and the DMR of Anita Green, Anna Beck, Adora Lawrence and Mooney have the fourth best time entering the championship.
Mooney posted a school-record time of
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> Learn more and RSVP. Mystic, CT – Mystic Aquarium formally dedicated the Milne Ocean Science and Conservation Center and officially opened the center for operation. The striking new state-of-the-art facility is a statement of the work that is progressing at Mystic Aquarium every day.
“This is a $10 million investment in ocean science and conservation,” said Dr. Stephen M. Coan, President & CEO. “It is a place where the mission of Mystic Aquarium will thrive.”
Inside the 18,000-square foot building are digital learning
Westkott Named NEWMAC Men's Co-Coach of the YearNew London, CT – John Westkott has been named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Men's Swimming Co-Coach of the Year.
Westkott, in his 20th season as head coach at the Academy, earns NEWMAC Men's Swimming Coach of the Year honors for fourth straight season and the ninth time in his career. He shares the honor this season with Paul Bennett from WPI.
Coast Guard, ranked 16th nationally, placed second for the third straight season Local Treasures Series: The Mohegan Tribe~25 Years Since Federal Recognition, with Mark BrownWednesday, March 6 at 6pmJoin us for an evening with Mark Brown, the only member of the Mohegan Tribe who has served on its Tribal Council continuously since 1995, in conversation with community leader Bill Stanley (Yale-New Haven L+M Hospital). How has the Mohegan Tribe’s growth contributed to our local and state economy, as well as the Tribe’s health and welfare? What does it mean to be a sovereign nation? What
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The Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business, a five-session business planning workshop series led by Anne Driscoll, Eric Munro and Arlene Saffron, is for individuals who are considering starting a business or current business owners looking for insights and inspiration for growing their business. The interactive sessions give participants the opportunity to learn from SCORE Mentors and other entrepreneurs. The workshops How important is it to have a business plan? Do you know what a SWOT analysis is? Can the two be connected? With Economic Development Specialist Tanisha Baptiste of the Small Business Administration, you will learn the importance of both, what they are used for, what information they should contain, and what they say about your business.
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT 06498 Reserve your spot: REGISTER NOW Norwich ̶ Three Rivers Community College is pleased to release the Fall 2018 Dean’s List for publication. Students earn their place on the Dean’s List by receiving a 3.4 or higher grade point average based on a minimum of 12 credit hours.
NameCityStateConnecticut Students Alexander G. PikeAmstonCTCharles E. StrautAmstonCTChandra C. WalshAmstonCTOlivia K. KenyonBalticCTKatherine L. KrugBalticCTHeather L. BarberBozrahCTAudrey E. BarteltBozrahCTJillian D. BenedictBozrahCTRaphael S. EckmannBozrahCTSean Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is the Number 1 residential mortgage lender in eastern Connecticut for the ninth consecutive year, originating nearly 800 mortgages in New London and Windham counties combined during 2018 with a total value in excess of $97 million.
Since 2010, when Charter Oak first became the top residential lender in eastern Connecticut, the credit union has originated 9,157 mortgages in both counties combined with a total value of nearly $1.2 billion, based on annual
Norwich, CT – The Savings Institute Foundation has awarded $3,000 in grant funds to The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s Community Life & Advocacy program to support its Empowerment/Enrichment component. CL&A serves over 165 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year and is the only program of its kind in the region. The Empowerment/Enrichment component offers self-advocacy/support groups, civic engagement activities including a Volunteer Corps, workshops on presentation skills for
Garbini Education and Career Consulting recently celebrated its fifth year in business in January.
Since 2014, owner Scott Garbini has worked with countless families, both domestic and foreign-born, helping to navigate the complicated college search and selection process; providing valuable life and executive functioning skills to young adults; and guiding recent graduates through the early-stage career and job search process.
As of press, Garbini Education and Career Consulting has coached many Eastern CT – The 2020 Class of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s Leadership Program is excited to announce that it has chosen The Light House for its community service project. The leadership program has been acquainting promising local leaders with issues that affect our communities, businesses and the public for over 25 years. An essential part of the program is a service project to benefit a local non-profit organization. The 2020 class has chosen to support The Light House with renovating
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on March 12 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College
$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that CJ Chivers is to speak on “Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq” at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Crozier Williams Student Center Building, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. (MAP
> Click here to learn more. Cost and price are independent, yet together they determine your business success and profit. Pricing to be competitive and being profitable are not mutually exclusive. This workshop with SCORE Mentor Eric Munro explores how to develop costs and prices, separately, and avoid common pitfalls such as underestimating real costs, mixing your pricing message and trying to be the lowest price provider.
Date: Monday, March 25th, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ESTLocation: Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig this week shared a message for taxpayers on YouTube. The Commissioner shared important tips for this year’s filing season, including choosing a trusted tax professional and reminding people to check their withholding.
Please take a minute to listen (by clicking on the link below) and share this important message about the new tax law changes from the IRS Commissioner with your clients and customers via your website, newsletters and social media platforms.Watch the message Senator Paul Formica (R-20) chose a packed-house business leader breakfast hosted recently by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut to make a major announcement on offshore wind development: the Energy and Technology Committee recently agreed to work on legislation to add 2,000 megawatts of offshore wind capacity.
More than 130 joined the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut for a bi-partisan panel on the economic opportunities of offshore wind. Business, industry, political and Norwich, CT – Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank is proud to announce the opening of its new Mortgage Center located at 688 Boston Post Rd., Guilford, CT.
Leading the Mortgage Center is Joseph Castelli, VP, Residential Lending. Joseph is the former founder and President of Guilford Mortgage Services, LLC and brings more than 30 years of expertise and experience to Eastern. Also joining Eastern are Royal Waltrous, Liz Titus, Angela Smith and Mandy Ruggiero. Castelli and his team will specialize in FHA, VA, Respected media marketer and brand manager Maria Miranda will show you 10 key actions you can take to improve your chances of being found by your target audience on the leading search tools of Google, Yahoo, Bing and Facebook. You'll leave the class empowered to make changes in your marketing efforts and will improve your search results in fewer than 30 days!
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ESTLocation: Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT New London, CT – In a unique collaboration between two leading southeastern Connecticut cultural institutions, the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate) in Old Saybrook and the Garde Arts Center co-present The High Kings on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 8 pm at the historic Garde Theater, 325 State Street, New London.
The High Kings, contemporary heirs of Ireland’s folk heritage, are returning to the region as part their “Decade World Tour” after multiple sold-out performances at The Kate. The This informative and interactive session will improve your organizational alignment and boost your operational efficiency.
Whether you are just starting out or are well into your journey, this workshop with Tom Gezo, intended for 501c3 organizations, will provide ideas and insight into board development, governance, organizational structure, and succession planning. It will also provide you with an opportunity to share your experience. Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Reliance Health will be providing CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© for community members this May.
Recognized nationally as the original and leading recovery offering of its kind, CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© is an innovative new approach to healing people's lives that is unlike any other training. It offers participants the once-in-a-lifetime experience to gain new knowledge, be challenged, and reap valuable rewards, providing the essential learning, tools, and resources needed to become an effective recovery
Last December, federal lawmakers created the federal Opportunity Zones program for investors to re-invest their unrealized capital gains into Opportunity Funds – private investment vehicles dedicated to community, business, real estate, and economic development activities in America’s lowest-income communities.
On November 27, Norwich Community Development Corporation (NCDC) sponsored a workshop in cooperation with the Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC), Pullman & Comley, and the Southeastern The Day and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Announce Partnership to Recognize Area Students
Eastern CT – The Day and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut announce the 2019 High School Scholar of the Year awards ceremony to honor outstanding students from seventeen high schools in southeastern Connecticut. The breakfast recognition event will be held March 21, 2019 at Connecticut College.
The Scholar of the Year ceremony will publicly honor outstanding local high school Norwich, CT – Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank is proud to announce the recent hiring of Joseph Castelli as the Bank’s new Vice President of Residential Lending.
Castelli brings over 30 years of expertise and experience as a mortgage lender to Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank. He founded Guilford Mortgage Service, LLC in 1991, one of the first mortgage broker companies in Connecticut, and has served as the President of Guilford Mortgage Service since its inception. A graduate from Marist College, The Light House is pleased to announce a new partnership with Liberty Bank for the 2019 year. This partnership will give The Light House the ability to increase their presence in the community through additional events and outreach, while continuing to provide programming and services to individuals in the Southeastern Connecticut area.
Liberty Bank has a strong tradition of investing in the success of its communities and this partnership displays their commitment to improving the outcomes of nonprofits Most small business owners realize they ought to use the internet to advertise, attract new customers, and develop a regular client/customer base. Yet many are hesitant to wade into a digital world dominated by media giants. And there is the concern about exposing your (and your clients’) ideas and personal data to theft and manipulation. This workshop presents a realistic assessment of the current digital marketplace, its pitfalls and dangers, and steps you can take to protect yourself and your customers. New London, CT – Coast Guard men's lacrosse open the season with a spot on the Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Division III national rankings. After a dominating 10-1 win over Elizabethtown in the season opener on Saturday, the Bears earned the #20 spot in the rankings.
Senior goalie Trey Johnson backstopped the Bears with 13 saves on 14 shots in the victory. Junior Logan Morin led the Bears offense with a hat trick, while senior Benner Geurtsen and sophomore Will Iorio both scored two goals a piece.
The Bears
What does "Buddy Month" mean? You get to bring a friend to class for free all month long! Just register for 2 tickets, (one regular ticket and one Buddy ticket) put your name and information for the “flying trapeze” ticket and your “buddys'” info for the buddy ticket. It’s that easy!
To be eligible for the free class, all buddies must not have taken a class at Fearless Flyers Academy in the past 12 months. Only 1 free class per buddy.
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Essex, CT – The Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5 at Essex Island Marina, a Safe Harbor Marina, 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT. The show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and is sponsored by Essex Island Marina, Yacht Brokers Association of America, Essex Boat Works, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat and YachtWorld. 100% of attendee gate proceeds will go to Sails Up 4 Cancer, last year over $10,000 was raised for the organization.
"Boaters from all over New England A debate is scheduled for February 20 before the Special Election for a Representative to the 39th district, moderated by a member of the League of Women Voters, Southeastern Connecticut. A journalist from The Day will ask the candidates questions.
Please join us for this important debate and learn about the candidates interested in serving our Representative.
Debate starts at 6:15, at the New London Science magnet School in New London. In case of snow, and a snow day is called, the Debate will be Three Rivers has a variety of special events planned to celebrate Black History Month. Join us for a book signing and reading by prominent Norwich author, Lottie Scott, and a poetry reading and signing by Hartford’s first poet laureate and Three Rivers Professor, Frederick Douglas Knowles II. Sanofka Education and Leadership, Inc. and Three Rivers are hosting an artistic production of Black History Month followed by an awards ceremony that honors six local women who make a difference in the lives African Mystic Aquarium extremely excited to announce the arrival of Natasha, a 37-year old female beluga whale to Mystic Aquarium from SeaWorld San Antonio.
As a mission-driven organization, Mystic Aquarium is keenly focused on and fully engaged in conserving and protecting beluga whales. The addition of Natasha to the Arctic Coast allows us added opportunity to advance these important efforts. There is a significant amount of work being done by Mystic Aquarium along with other accredited institutions both Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will perform Mozart’s Requiem at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, CT on Sunday, April 14 at 7:30pm. General admission seating is free and the doors will open at 6:45pm.The Edward and Mary Lord Foundation has given a significant grant to ensure that this concert is an accessible benefit to all of Southeastern CT and beyond.
The Foundation had the following statement: “Kathryn Lord, Jeffrey Lord and Joel Suisman, Trustees of The Edward and Mary Lord Below are a few items that may be of interest to your eastern CT business: Publications and Flyers:Pub 5330 - Reminder from the IRS and the American Payroll Association (with APA logo)Pub 5330A - Reminder from the IRS and the American Payroll Association (without APA logo)Pub 5327 - New tax credit for employers who provide paid family and medical leavePub 5327SP - New tax credit for employers who provide paid family and medical leavePub 5318 - Tax Reform What’s New for Your BusinessPub 5307 - Tax Reform
Groton, CT – The Groton Rotary Club through its Community Awards Foundation will award a total of $7,000 in academic scholar awards in June 2019. Three (3) $2,000 scholar awards, which are one-time awards, are available to graduating seniors from Fitch Senior High School, the Ella T. Grasso Southeastern Technical High School and the Marine Science Magnet School.
Students may obtain applications for the scholar awards at each school’s guidance counselor office. Applications are also available for Groton, CT – Kristin Zummo recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as AVP, Learning & Development Manager. In this role, Kristin is responsible for overseeing training and development for all team members at the Bank.
Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, Kristin spent over seven years in training and development, including five years at Electric Boat where she led company-wide talent, curriculum and leadership development. She also supported employee development through assessment, individual planning, and New London, CT – For the second time this indoor season, sophomore Kaitlyn Mooney has been named the Division III Women's National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
Mooney returned to the track this past weekend two weeks after clocking the third fastest time in NCAA DIII history in the indoor 3000. This time, Mooney competed in the 5000 and made sure her name was higher on the record book.
The sophomore from Manahawkin, New Jersey, crossed the Dance into summer with Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s Summer Programs for ages 3 ½ through pre-professional and adults. The school for classical ballet training offers many different programs at its East Lyme studio in July and August with options of participating in a single or multi-week program.
Students will receive superior training with preeminent resident faculty Gloria Govrin (Artistic Director and former New York City Ballet soloist) and Damara Bennett (Director of Programming, former San
Three Rivers Community College is excited to announce that Professor of Engineering Science Mark Vesligaj has been awarded a Fulbright International Education Administrators Seminar award to Russia. The Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries and is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. Fulbright alumni include Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, MacArthur Small business owners not only have to manage their business every day, they also have to sell. In this workshop with Jim Jackson of the CT Small Business Development Center, learn the principles and details of a successful consultative selling process based on actual field experience, including the five cardinal rules of selling, keeping score and closing the sale, qualifying prospects, and more.
This workshop is the second in a three-part series dedicated to Finding Relevant Prospects to Develop
March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month! Please join us to learn more about expanded legalized gambling in Connecticut and the impact it can have on your community. Hear directly from people in treatment who want to share their impactful stories with you.
Free and open to all community members, this event will discuss the programs and services offered by the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling as well as other resources available for people affected by problem gambling including
> Learn more about this special offer. Dear Mystic Aquarium Community,
Beginning on March 15, 2019, Lancer Hospitality (www.lancerhospitality.com) will assume responsibility for the café service operations at Mystic Aquarium.
Lancer has a proven record of success with other similar institutions throughout the United States. Under this agreement, Lancer will make substantial new investments in our food service operation including renovation of the existing café and seating areas, as well as menu changes and additions. Public NESS Recognized for Outreach and Inclusion Stonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) received the Jim Kilroy Outreach and Inclusion Award for its 2018 achievements. US Sailing is the governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, and its Community Sailing Committee promotes and supports community sailing across the country. US Sailing's Community Sailing awards recognize organizations and individuals who are committed to promoting public access to sailing. The award was This interactive, hands-on workshop with Marketing expert Arlene Saffron introduces the importance of Branding businesses and products, whether you are a solo entrepreneur or a 50-person company, and discusses what a Brand is and is not. It is recommended that workshop participants have a business plan, even a simple one.
Date: Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ESTLocation: East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic, CT 06357 Reserve your spot: REGISTER NOW
> Click to learn more. New London, CT – The Coast Guard Academy women's indoor track and field team has cracked the national Top 15 rankings as the Bears jumped 19 spots to #12 after outstanding performances from All-American Kaitlyn Mooney in the 3,000 meters and the DMR team two weeks ago.
The Bears are the second highest ranked in the NEWMAC and the third highest team in New England as MIT is ranked second and Williams is ranked third nationally.
Mooney has the fastest time in the 3,000 meters in Division III this season as Mystic, CT – Mystic Aquarium has announced the promotion of Dr. Allison D. Tuttle to Senior Vice President of Animal Care. Dr. Tuttle has served in a variety of roles at the Aquarium including as Chief Veterinarian and most recently as Vice President of Biological Programs.
In her new role as Senior Vice President, Dr. Tuttle will assume lead responsibility for all aspects of animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, water quality and dive safety. She will also have responsibility for assisting in
> Click to learn more. Hospitality industry professionals invited to increase their knowledge of eastern CT arts, cultural, tourism attractions
Eastern CT – The Greater Mystic Tourism Marketing Committee is hosting an industry FAM Tour (familiarization tour) of regional art, culture and tourism attractions on Monday, February 25th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Before the tourism season begins, hotel/hospitality and tourism professionals are invited to join the FAM Tour for a fun-filled day featuring behind-the-scenes tours and updates
> Click here to learn more. Norwich, CT – The Arc Eastern Connecticut, a recent merged organization of The Arc New London County and The Arc Quinebaug Valley, is a non-profit committed to advocating for families and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This agency has been selected as a beneficiary of the Big Y Community Bag Program for the month of February.
The Big Y Community Bag Program is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities
The 3rd Degree is an acoustic rock group from eastern CT and plays 60’s and 70’s folk, pop, and rock as well as rock/county from the 70’s.
Featuringmusic by The 3rd Degree
Saturday, February 23, 20196:30—Doors Open 7:00—ConcertAt the Capitol Theater896 Main Street, Willimantic, CT Tickets:General Admission $25Seniors/Students: $15 Staff and Clients $20/personAll funds go to support the Journey House Program at Natchaug Hospital
To purchase tickets visit On January 12, a large group of ConnectiCare employees and members volunteered at the Connecticut Food Bank to sort 6,450 pounds of donated meat and pack 400 boxes of food for seniors in need in the state. Volunteers gathered as part of ConnectiCare’s Good Deeds initiative, which provides opportunities for members and employees to donate their time and serve local communities while encouraging healthier lifestyles.
Good Deeds with ConnectiCare was established by the health plan in early 2018. Previous To the University Community:
It is my pleasure to inform you that the Board of Trustees voted unanimously this morning to appoint Thomas C. Katsouleas the 16th president of the University of Connecticut.
Tom is an extremely talented and highly experienced leader in higher education. He has served as a faculty member and senior leader at some of the most prestigious universities in the nation, both public and private. He is a well-known and respected scholar and inventor. He currently serves as the provost Three Rivers Community College is offering a variety of non-credit training courses for those interested in expanding their skills or changing career paths. Registration is still open on the 10 courses below. Whether a person has the goal of learning new skills, reinventing their career, or personal enrichment, taking a non-credit course will fit their needs.
Allied Health courses in some of the fastest growing careers in Connecticut Medical Billing and Coding ProgramInternational Classification of This advanced, hands-on workshop provides a comparison between QuickBooks Desktop and Online versions. We will set up a QuickBooks Desktop company from scratch, reviewing the setup preferences and decisions along the way. If time permits, we will also view preferences for a QuickBooks Online company to help those users understand their options as well. Attendees are asked to bring their laptops with QuickBooks loaded.
Date: Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ESTLocation: Westbrook Public
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on February 20 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Carl Zimmer is to speak on “The Deep History of Global Affairs” at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Crozier Williams Student Center Building, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. > Click to learn more. The Spring 2019 recruiting season at Eastern Connecticut State University is right around the corner! Are you looking for top notch students and alumni to recruit for your programs this Spring? We offer great ways to connect with ambitious and talented Eastern students on our campus:
Career & Internship Fairs
Our fair is set for April 3rd and I hope you can make it! Please see the registration form attached or go online to register Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council Chairman and Interim CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino to be Honored at Celebration in May
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT is pleased to announce that Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council and interim CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, is eastern CT’s Citizen of the Year. He will be honored at a dinner celebration taking place May 17, 2019 at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
The Citizen of the Year award is presented annually to an ECSO Continues 72nd Season – Saturday, February 23, 2019, 7:30pm – Journey Home
Concert takes place at the Garde Arts Center, New London, CTFeaturing Justin Park, Cello (ECSO Instrumental Competition Winner)
Note: the new concert time is 7:30pm, and the pre-concert chats will begin at 6:30pm.
The next ECSO concert will feature the 2018 ECSO Instrumental Competition Winner, cellist Justin Park. 12 finalists appear at the competition each year, which is run by the Friends of the Symphony and open to the Norwich—Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce that it has earned the Bronze 2019-2020 Military Friendly® School designation. Each year, the prestigious list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to service members, veterans and their families, helping them select the best college to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career.
To earn the Bronze Military Friendly® School designation, Three Rivers met thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement,
Discounted registration begins on February 1st for summer camp 2019 at Fearless Flyers Academy! Your kids will have the time of their lives! Camp is open to the General Public. ALL KIDS ages 6 - 15 are welcome! Absolutely no experience is necessary! Reservations are required, please make your reservations as soon as possible as anticipate filling-up. Regular registration begins April 1st!
Summer camp begins at 8am and ends at 2:30pm each day (aftercare is available until 5pm upon request)
At In 2017, the Rose Arts Festival was re-launched, inspired by the festival’s passionate history, along with the belief that creativity can invigorate and empower a community.
Rose Arts is a call to the community to celebrate Norwich today and tomorrow. Thousands band together in the form of patrons, partners, and volunteers to answer the call, and the beloved festival has returned, full of love, ready to grow.
Like you, we are looking for strategic partners to help us reach our goals. This is a unique New London, CT – The Coast Guard women's swimming and diving team, which is having its best season in school history, has earned a regional ranking from The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as the Bears checked in at 9th in the Northeast Region.
The Bears are 8-3 in dual meets this season, the most wins in program history, and the first winning dual meet record since 2009-'10 when the team was 6-5 and just the third winning season in program's 20-year history.
Coast HOMMAGE À… and INCIPIENT SPECIATION: FERAL SEED SCULPTURE BY GAR WATERMAN open at the Mystic Museum of ArtMystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) announces the opening of two new exhibitions, both of which will be on view in the MMoA galleries through March 9th, from 11am to 5pm, Tuesday through Sunday. The Museum is closed on Mondays until April 1st.
HOMMAGE À… is the theme of MMoA’s annual open juried show, encompassing a broad range of media around the common thread of paying tribute, or honoring Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of 13 employees following a Board of Trustees meeting.
“Chelsea Groton Bank has been successful for 165 years because of the hard-working team of people we have here,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “Each of the employees earning a promotion exhibits the traits and behaviours we value and has shown a high level of dedication to their job and the communities we serve. Congratulations to these On The Spot Catering has found a new home at the historic Tamarack Lodge in Voluntown, Connecticut. The experienced family catering company will be moving their center of operations to the rustic lodge and glamping resort, and partnering with Tamarack owners John and Valoree Longo on food and beverage service in the restaurant. This partnership allows owners John and Valoree Longo to focus on continuing the renovation and restoration of the property.
The Longos purchased the abandoned property less than Fundraising can be a difficult task in the best of times, but there is no more important task for the sustainability of your organization. In this interactive seminar, we’ll discuss how to identify and engage your donors to build “Relationships that Sustain.” Takeaways will include templates to plan your campaigns and channel selection tools.
Date: Monday, February 25, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ESTLocation: Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340 How to register: REGISTER NOW Join us for an entire weekend of Circus fun!
Ages 16+
What’s included: Dinner Friday and Saturday, Lunch Saturday and Sunday, All classes and
lectures (10 classes!), T-shirt, Supplies for an awesome craft, movie night with desserts, FFA water bottle and snacks and a special retreat T-shirt. Just $550per person!
We have arranged a block of room at a 20% discount at Whalers Inn in downtown Mystic. This Beautiful historic hotel includes breakfast and many other amenities!Weekend Itinerary
Friday,
Zarlengo Breaks School Record and Qualified for National Championship at Wheaton Invitational
Norton, MA – Junior Ben Zarlengo broke the school record in the weight throw, also qualifying for the National Championships on Saturday afternoon at the Wheaton Invitational. Coast Guard men's indoor track also had six DIII New England qualifiers.
Zarlengo had a first place finish in the weight throw at 18.36m to break the school record and qualify for the national championships.
James Duren had a second
Mystic to celebrate Irish heritage with local fire chief
Mystic, CT – The Mystic Irish Parade announced that Mystic Fire Chief Frank (Fritz) Hilbert will be the Grand Marshal for the 2019 Mystic Irish Parade. Hilbert has served as a firefighter for 48 years and as Mystic Fire Chief for 30 years.
“The Mystic Irish Parade is one of the biggest events Mystic has to offer, and I am excited to be participating as Grand Marshal,” said Hilbert. “It’s a great opportunity to be a part of one of the events that New London, CT – On January 31, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson at 951 Bank Street, New London, CT, will host the official kick-off reception to celebrate the commissioning of the USS South Dakota (SSN 790) the Navy’s next generation Virginia class fast attack submarine.
The invitation-only event will honor the first sailors of the original USS South Dakota, all active and veteran military, and those who built the new submarine at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT. Commanding Maria Miranda, Creative Director of Miranda Creative, presents an interactive and engaging workshop offering Facebook specific tips and techniques at the intermediate to advanced level. Learn social media best practices, how to use audience platforms, proven tips for increased engagement, and more. There will be time for Q&A.
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ESTLocation: Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT 06498 How to register: REGISTER NOW Sailing, marine science, and adventure sports camp for kids 4-17Stonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) will open registration for their 2019 Summer Camp on Friday, February 1, 2019. NESS summer programs run Mondays through Fridays for 10 weeks (June 24 - August 30). The half-day and full-day programs are open to students from ages 4-17 and located in Stonington, CT.
NESS, a nationally-recognized and award-winning ocean adventure STEM education nonprofit, provides students of all Part 1 of a 3-Part Series on Finding Relevant Prospects to Develop Business with the Right Customers
Meeting people at seminars, visits to the mall, social gatherings, etc. is the most effective and lowest cost advertising you can do. If you aren’t maximizing these opportunities because you don’t know how to go about networking, this workshop is for you! Jim Jackson of the Connecticut Small Business Development Center presents guidelines for effective networking, and an opportunity for participants to Niantic, CT – Marc Peterson has joined The Diamond Team of Norcom Mortgage, located at 157 West Main St., Unit 7, Niantic, CT 06357.
Marc attended Central Connecticut State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, and was employed by the State of Connecticut for 20 years. He also has extensive knowledge of buying and selling real estate and offers a wide array of ideas and scenarios to present to his clients. Marc is a lifelong resident of East Lyme where he lives with his wife and Combined Donations from Charter Oak and Its Members Benefit 345 Charities Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Matching Gifts Program’s donations during 2018 reached nearly $400,000, and the combined donations from the credit union and its members were able to assist 345 charities and non-profit groups.
“The overwhelming success of our 2018 Matching Gifts Program means that nearly $400,000 in combined donations from Charter Oak and our generous members were provided to help those in need,” Norwich, CT – Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank is proud to announce the recent promotions of two of the Bank’s senior level employees, Michael Bartolotta and Tim Dyl. Together, they offer over 44 years of combined experience and knowledge to Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank.
Bartolotta has been promoted to SVP, Chief Information Officer. Bartolotta holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Computer Science from Eastern Connecticut State University. He has also earned several certifications in Groton, CT – BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, is pleased to announce that Chelsea Groton Bank has once again been awarded its highest 5-Star rating for financial strength and stability. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates this bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Earning and maintaining this top rating for 99 consecutive quarters makes its status indisputable as one of the Top 10% of banks in the nation in terms of its strength. This The Light House (Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center Inc.) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Robinson as the organization’s Director of Adult and Transition Services at the New London Community Campus.
“We’re exceptionally pleased that Will has taken on this leadership role,” said Kassidy Brown, Executive Director. “His broad knowledge in disability services coupled with years of experience working in the field make him well positioned to lead our Community Campus going forward. His passion and Newington, CT – Federal workers affected by the government shutdown can find a helping hand for their pets at the Connecticut Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry.
CHS will be distributing free food for cats, dogs and small critters across the state, and asking the public for assistance in boosting the available food supply.
As federal employees face tough financial dilemmas during this period, they shouldn’t have to worry about the ability to buy food for their pets as well, CHS Executive Director Gordon NESS Receives Award from the Eastern Connecticut Mentoring Collaborative
New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) received an Eastern Connecticut Mentoring Collaborative (ECMC) Award for their 2018 achievements. As a part of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, ECMC promotes mentoring as a means of empowering young people by ensuring access to mentorship throughout eastern Connecticut through schools, colleges and universities, youth service bureaus, nonprofits, faith communities, Norwich, CT – After a multi-year process, Three Rivers has completed an LED lighting upgrade throughout the campus and was awarded $95,018 by Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) through their Lighting Retrofit Program. Chris LaRose, Operations Manager of Norwich Public Utilities, presented the check to Mary Ellen Jukoski, President of Three Rivers Community College.
The cost of the lighting upgrade was $271,480 and, with the NPU’s $95,018 rebate, 35% of the cost was covered. With the new energy efficient Money raised will help the local and national Coast Guard community affected by the shutdown.
New London, CT – The USCGA Alumni Association launched a $150,000 crowdfunding campaign to support U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets, local Coast Guard personnel, and Coast Guard personnel throughout the country affected by the shutdown. Money raised will be evenly split between providing financial support to the USCG Southeastern Connecticut Chief Petty Officers Association and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, as You have started your own business, and you have bills to pay, customer sales to track, and taxes to file, requiring paper and more paper. If you have turned to QuickBooks™ for help as a new user, and find you need help setting up the program, this workshop is for you. Feel free to bring a laptop with Quickbooks loaded to follow along with the presenter, Elizabeth Santaus.
Date: Thursday, February 14, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ESTLocation: Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT Learn more at www.DK-MF.org.
> Click to RSVP. Accelerator focused on connectivity, media, and entertainment opens applications for second class in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, is now accepting applications for its second class. Founders from around the world developing the next generation of connectivity, media and entertainment companies are encouraged to apply now through April 7 for this year’s program. The class will begin on July 15, 2019.
The accelerator is part of Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton Bank reminds customers who have been affected by the government shutdown that they may be eligible for relief in the form of fee rebates, waived fees and access to cash.
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Community Foundation’s Women and Girls Fund Supports The Arc Eastern Connecticut
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American Truck Historical Society Presents Award to The Arc ECT 20
Connecticut Tourism Industry 2020 Scholarships/Grants
Romantic Trios Concert at La Grua Center February 7
Coast Guard Wrestling Cracks Top 10
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Improved Tax Withholding Estimator Helps Workers Target the Refund They Want
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IRS Free File: Ideal For Young And First-time Filers
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IRS Free File Helps Seniors And Retires Do Their Taxes For Free
Charter Oak Earns Top 5-Star Rating From BauerFinancial
Cafe Otis Offers Super Bowl Catering Menu
Write Better Grants
Holocaust Survivor Endre (Andy) Sarkany Speaks at Noank Library February 4
Healthy PlanEat Developing App that Connects People to Farm Fresh Foods
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Valentine's Day Wine Dinner 6pm Feb 14, 2020
Hygienic Art Hosts Artwork of Students from New London and Waterford
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Dime Bank Foundation Awards Training Equipment to The Arc Eastern Connecticut
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Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation Awards $500 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Charter Oak Named Best Credit Union in Commercial Record Survey
CT Humane Society announces new executive director
Electric Boat's The Boat for Women: 3-Week Program for RI Residents
Nominations Close Jan. 20 for CT Entrepreneur Awards 2020
MahoneySabol 5K at the Travelers Championship to Benefit ALS Clinic at the Hospital for Special Care
Aer Lingus Offers European Spring Sale
Full Scholarships Available for Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Program
Tea with Turner: A Lecture Series at Mystic Seaport Museum
The Business of Art Symposium at the Crozier Williams Student Center at Conn College
All-American Artistry: ECSO & New London Big Band February 1
IRS opens 2019 tax filing season for individual filers on Jan. 27
Robert A. Avena and Nicholas F. Kepple join Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-At-Law
An Acoustic Evening with Guitarist and Songwriter James Harris at La Grua Center
NESS Announces Long Island Sound Drawing Contest for 2020
Nancy Butler Reappointed to the United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women
Charter Oak Awards Over $618,000 in Bonuses to Members
Coast Guard Athlete Qualifies for Olympic Trials
One-Stop Registration for Spring Semester Only on Saturday, January 11 at Three Rivers Community College
Charter Oak's Matching Gifts Donates $400,000 to Charities
Chelsea Groton Bank Names Renee Simao Customer Solutions Manager in Norwichtown
Women & Girls Funds Create Opportunities and Remove Barriers for Women and Girls in Eastern CT through $210,554 in 2019 Grants
STEM Scouts Post 1027 Visits Groton Utilities
Non-Profit Success - Workshops at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Old Lyme, CT
New downloadable assistant helps small businesses withhold the right amount of income tax
Nominate Your Hero in the Arts!
Shannon & Matt Heaton at La Grua Center January 11
Register Now for Spring Courses that start January 22 at Three Rivers Community College
Mystic Aquarium Spreads Holiday Cheer to Salvation Army of New London County
City of Groton Cabaret 2019-2020 Schedule Announcement
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Get ready for taxes: Important things to know about refunds
Free FAFSA Completion Workshops at Three Rivers Community College
Groton Utilities Welcomes New Apprentice from Grasso Tech
Youth Holiday Art at La Grua Center
Mystic Aquarium's Coan Addresses Whale Extenction at Ferguson Library's Civility in America Series
Pochal, Kelly & Lech Named to Mystic Aquarium Board of Trustees
Nature Center Receives Multi-Year Grant Towards Coogan Farm Vision
Groton Banker Graduates From Industry’s Ivy League Program
TVCCA joins Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in Sharing the Love this Holiday Season
Leaders of Offshore Wind Industry Tour State Pier in New London, Connecticut
Portuguese Fado Concert at La Grua Center December 14
Eversource and Ørsted Announce Connecticut Economic Development Commitments and Community Contributions
Sails Up 4 Cancer named Share the Love Partner
Dime Bank donates 150 Turkeys
ESCO Continues 73rd Season with November 23 Concert
Mystic Seaport Museum Celebrates 40 Years of Lantern Light Tours
The Season of Wonderment at Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Eat, Rock and Be Merry at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods This Holiday Season
GU/Bozrah Light and Power Present Rebate to Elmbrook Village
Mystic Seaport Museum and Connecticut Library Consortium Launch Partnership to Provide Free Institutional Memberships
The Power of Community and Compassion: 2019 Preston Community Fund Grants Announced
Registration Now Open for 3-week Winter Courses that start December 26 at Three Rivers Community College
Coast Guard Wrestling Ranked First in New England
Soprano, Contralto, and Piano concert at La Grua Center
Exhibit: Pawcatuck Remembers - 80 Years of the Field Street School
Groton Utilities Assists Avalonia Land Conservancy with Land Purchase
Concert in the Gallery: Bach and the Modern World
Longtime Educational Leader Chosen to Serve as Executive Director of Education at New England Science and Sailing Foundation
“Bat Crazy” Free Seminar by Biologist Maureen Heidtmann at Three Rivers Community College
Branford House at Avery Point
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SCORE Welcomes Frank LaMonaca as New Chair of Southeastern CT Chapter
11th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Fair at La Grua Center
Coast Guard Wrestling Ranked 10th Nationally
Mystic Seaport Museum Announces Support for Earth Day 2020
The Well Healed Woman: A Dynamic Conference for Women
Banking is a Breeze with New Online Accounts at Chelsea Groton
Women's Business Development Council to Celebrate ''Women Rising 2019'' At Annual Gala Luncheon & Awards
NTE Energy names new leadership team
New London City Council 2019 Candidates' Debate
UConn Avery Point To Host Opening Reception for Electric Boat Employee Art Exhibition on Oct. 24
Sound Community Services named a top workplace for 2019
ConnectiCare Expands Resources in Waterbury Region
Bond of Hope Gala Supporting the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of New London
Beetlejuice to host Spooky Dinner!
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Free SCORE Workshop on “Advanced Social Media: Facebook”
Chelsea Groton Marketing Exec Blazes a Trail in Banking as Women of FIRE Honoree
Our Inheritance and The White Family Art Exhibitions Open October 19
Futuro Media’s In The Thick Hosts Live Show at Three Rivers Community College and ECSU
Comcast Increases Internet Speeds for Most Customers from Maine through Virginia
Orsted and Eversource Welcome Local Community to Future New London Office
Understanding the 2020 Form W-4 and How to Use it to Compute Withholding
Free SCORE Workshop on “Effective Small Business Time Management”
Ørsted and Eversource Welcome Local Community to Future New London Offic
New England Science and Sailing Hosts Annual Benefit Gala
Charter Oak Earns 5-Star Rating for 1st Half of 2019
“The Other End of the Stethoscope” by Marcus Engel: Lecture on the Effect of Excellent Patient Care
Completion of REU Program at Mystic Aquarium Sets Students Up For Future Success
The Alewife Cove Conservancy Endless Summer Fundraiser
ConnectiCare Good Deeds Program Volunteers for Food Share
Packer Trio at La Grua Center
Safe Futures Annual Safe Walk 4K October 6
2019 Eastern CT Healthcare Conversation
ECSO Opens Its 73rd Season – Saturday, October 26
Free SCORE Workshop, “Instagram for Business (IG4BZ)”
Forever In My Heart Foundation Charity Gala on September 28
ConnectiCare Hosts 3rd Annual Healthy Aging Fair
Three Rivers Community College Associate Professor Frederick-Douglass Knowles II named Virginia D. Christian Educator of the Year
Chelsea Groton Bank Credits Employees for Top Workplace Award
The 42nd Annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race
Become a Hygienic Resident Artist
Navy Pilots 75th Anniversary Memorial Program
UConn Avery Point Invites Community to Meet Sergeant Justin Cheney and Officer Tildy
Lessons Learned from a Year Abroad: Teaching, Traveling, and Learning in Southeast Asia
Tidewater: Screening and Panel Discussion at La Grua Center
Silver Petrucelli Completes ACES at Leeder Hill Campus
An Afternoon with Dr. Ruth on September 22 at the Garde
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Features Major Exhibition of Sports Photography by Walter Iooss
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UConn Avery Point To Host “Women Leaders Making a Difference” on Sept. 20
Reliance Health Recognized as a Top Workplace
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Observes Responsible Gaming Education Week With Awareness &
Comcast Makes Xfinity Flex Available to Internet -Only Customers for Free
Single tickets on sale for the ECSO’s 2019-20 season
Free Energy Efficiency Fair on September 26
ConnectiCare Hosts 2nd Annual Gran Fondo to Honor Former Employee
2019 Travelers Championship Generates More Than $2.1 Million for Charity
Eric Galvin to Lead United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s 2019 Community Campaign
2020 Census: Partnership Fact Sheet
Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business
Hygienic Art: Dogbite, Heap and The Dogmatics Saturday, Sept. 21
The Last Green Valley Announces Team Walktober 2019
'The Grateful Dead Movie' at Mystic Luxury Cinemas Sept 20
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SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Presents: “Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business” Free Sm
2019 Connecticut Lodging Association Annual Tax and Labor Seminar
Special CT Maritime Festival Water Taxi Schedule and New Thames River Heritage Park Boat Tour
Cool Nights, Warm Jazz with Latin Essence Quartet at La Grua Center
IRS: Tax Withholding Estimator
Leading Together: Thriving Community Conversations Waterford
Fall Accelerated Classes Now Open for Registration at Three Rivers Community College
Charitable Giving in Today’s Tax Environment
Nonprofit Hosts 8th Annual Youth Surfing Contest & Beach Cleanup
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council launches new Community Partnership Program; to host three events in September
Three Rivers Community College Professor Creates Endowed Scholarship in Honor of his Father
Electric Boat’s Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP)
The Chelsea Groton Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications Through Online Portal
Colorado Artist Samuel Austin at La Grua Center
For Corvettes Only Inc. proudly hosts the 14th annual Vettes At Crystal Mall For 2019
Hartford HealthCare Opens Health Center in Pawcatuck
Time for Me with Charles Austin, Michelle Gotay & Marie Mozzi
Time for Me with Dr. Laura Munro!
Coast Guard Names New Assistant Football Coach
Norwich Tech Hosts Fall Fest Car Show, Craft Fair and Food Trucks
UCFS selects The Edward & Mary Lord Foundation as the recipient of the 2019 Palmer Davies Leadership Award.
Lisa Gencarelli Joins Chelsea Groton Bank Retail Lending Division
Comcast Announces Largest Ever Expansion of its Internet Essentials Program to Reach All Low-Income Americans
Mystic Aquarium to Broadcast Okeanos Explorer Live Feed on Campus September 7
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SeaChange-Lodestar Fund Supports The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s Merger
Coast Guard Football Opens @ Home, 28 SEPT
Pianist Olga Vinokar at La Grua Center
South Pier Alternatives Considered
Plimoth Plantation to Launch Mayflower II September 7 at Mystic Seaport Museum
Renowned Artist Dilenschneider to Host Gallery Showing at Mystic Aquarium
Dime Bank to Offer Access to Expanded Investment Advisory Services through Strategic Alliance with Northstar Wealth Partners
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Announces $725,489 in Scholarships
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Host Inaugural TangerFIT 5K Run and Health Walk
Charter Oak Receives 5-Star Rating for 1st Quarter
Fall Career Training Courses Available Now at Three Rivers Community College
SCORE to Host Free Google Workshop
Mystic Aquarium Announces Autism Night on Heels of KultureCity Certification
Hygienic Art Hosts Jim Stidfole Memorial Fund Benefit Concert
Hip-Hop Fest at Hygienic Art Park August 17
IRS Launches New Tax Withholding Estimator
Two Piano Concert at La Grua Center
SCORE to Host Free Workshop on “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization”
Southeastern CT SCORE To Host Free Two-Part Workshop on “Cost, Price and Profit”
New Drone Pilot Certificate Program Prepares Students for sUAS Pilot Certificate at Three Rivers Com
Nonprofit Hosts Second Annual Fishing Tournament
Higher Edge Welcomes New Team Members
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“Mary Mattingly’s Open Ocean” Debuts at Mystic Seaport Museum August 10
Don’t Let Thieves Steal Your Good Time on Vacation
One-Stop Registration for Fall Semester at Super Saturday on August 10 at Three Rivers Community College
Know Your Options: Funding Types For Employer Medical Plans
LTJG Nikki Barnes Chases Olympic Dream
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IRS Civil Enforcement Webinar
Fur Seals Find Forever Home at Mystic Aquarium
Always Home Awarded Major Big Y Donation
Supreme Hot Dog at National Night Out on August 6
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Cafe Otis Hosts Classic Cars, Music, and Mini Car Race for First Friday
2019 Mohegan Wigwam Festival to be held August 17 & 18
C(om)munity Yoga!
CGA Named Recipient of DIII Diversity Spotlight Initiative
Submarines, Battlefields & Betrayers Boat Tour: Military Stories on the Thames
Coast Guard Athletics Names First NCAA Inclusion & Diversity Designee
Liberty Bank Foundation Seeks Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award Nominations
IRS Webinar: Understanding an Offer in Compromise
Golf Fore! Prostate Cancer Research | 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament | August, 22nd 2019 at Lake of Isles
Silver / Petrucelli + Associates Welcomes New Staff
SCORE of Southeastern Connecticut Presents Its Second Annual Networking Event, Featuring Guest Speaker Maria Miranda
General Dynamics Awarded $174 Million Contract for Submarine Work
Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce: Mystic Outdoor Art Festival Seeks Volunteers
Eastern CT and Southern Rhode Island Wireless Zones to donate 2,800 stuffed backpacks
Greg Curtis Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as SVP, Chief Technology Officer
Leslie McKillip Joins Chelsea Groton Bank Commercial Lending Division
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous July 27-28
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Presents Exhibition of Rarely Seen European Paintings from its Collection
New England Banks Honored With Prestigious Banking Choice Awards
Luisanna Cabrera Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Mortgage Specialist
Energy-Efficiency as a Bottom-Line Advantage
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Announces New Board Members
Volunteers needed at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme
Mystic Seaport Museum to Honor Dark Harbor 20 Class Owners with William A. Baker Award
Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards Over $182K in Grants to Area Organizations
Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank Foundation Awards $1,000 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Charter Oak AVPs Complete Executive Education Program
Coast Guard Academy Shooters Look to Compete in 2020 Olympics
Information Session for the New Certified Medical Assistant, A.S., Degree Program at Three Rivers Co
Knights of Columbus Council 7054 Awards $1,000 to The Arc Eastern CT
Chelsea Groton Foundation Presents Scholarships to 16 Rising College Students
Spice Club offers cooking classes
ConnectiCare Presents Operation Shower and Operation Recognize to Honor Military Families
Free walking tours of historic downtown New London and Fort Trumbull with Thames River Heritage Park
Dominion Energy Foundation Awards Channel 3 Kids Camp Grant to Send Children to Camp
Eastern CT Savings Bank Welcomes David W. Stone as First Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer
Celtic Band to Debut Music Video at Mystic Seaport Museum
July 4th Weekend Sale & Block Party Celebration at Tanger Outlets, Foxwoods
Appointment of new Chair and Trustees at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
CT PTAC Wins Statewide Non-Profit Partnership Award
Always Home Announces New Executive Director
Mystic Aquarium & Eating with the Ecosystem to Host ‘Underwater’ Social & Educational Experience on July 11
Charter Oak Awards $90,000 in College Scholarships
UCFS seeks nominations for the 2019 Palmer Davies Leadership Award
Open Your Heart and Home to an International Student with AIEP
Become a Safe, Reliable Babysitter with the ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety Course or how to save a life with the AHA Basic Life Support
Chelsea Groton Bank Celebrates 165 Years of Serving the Community
IRS reminder: Taxpayers can help determine the right amount of tax to withhold from their paychecks
Tax Transcripts: Alternatives to Faxing and Third-Party Mailing
Free Stonington Sounds Summer Music Festival This Saturday, June 22
Chelsea Groton Bank Employees Honored by Center for Financial Training
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Mystic Seaport Museum Announces Projects to Complement Mission and Enhance Grounds
ConnectiCare Hosts Yard Goats Fan Fest
ConnectiCare employees cheer on Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run participants
Charter Oak Receives Top Honors from United Way of SECT
Pfizer's Former Head of Global Medical Affairs Takes a Searing Look at America’s Health Care System at La Grua Center
SU4C Regatta Weekend
ConnectiCare Encourages Students during Bike to School Initiative
Pfizer Awards Community Grants in Connecticut and Rhode Island
Summer Fest at Lyman Allyn Offers Fun Activities for the Whole Family
Seaport After Seven: Summer Solstice
John Banks Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as AVP, Retail Lending Operations Manager
Virtual Small Business Forum
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Aer Lingus offers Discover Your Roots package
Connecticut Siting Council approves Killingly Energy Center
The Dolphin: 'Naval Branch Health Clinic Hospital Corpsman named Service Person of the Month''
The Spa at Norwich Inn Summer Spa Treatments
Wireless Zone Welcomes Team Member TJ Mallon
Get it Together Workshop for the Overwhelmed Entrepreneur
Hartford Courant: 'Attention Connecticut businesses: What are your top air travel destinations? The Connecticut Airport Authority wants to know'
Saltwater Farm Vineyard hosts Onward Leaders 'Putting Children First'
Always Home Awarded Major Multi-Year Grant
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Presents Robert Rauschenberg: Ruminations
Mystified Escape Room Adventures opens new game
Mystic Seaport Museum Celebrates 40 Years of Sea Music June 6-9
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Supports Merger of The Arc
UCFS Healthcare awarded grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern CT
Three Rivers Community College Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 34 Nursing Students
IRS Hosts Webinars for Practitioners and Industry
Flanders Fish Market Joins the Crescent Beach Association to Operate Summer Stand
The Day: 'Airport Agency Official: Time for Groton Commercial Service to Take Off'
Charter Oak Selected for 'Workforce Housing' Program
Fun by the Fire at Channel 3 Kids Camp June 1 in Andover
The Day Op Ed: 'Rodney Butler: 2019 Citizen of the Year'
The Bulletin Op Ed: 'Our View: Butler's Outreach Efforts Help Many'
IRS Webinar May 30: Qualified Business Income Deduction
Chamber to Host 31st Annual Golf Tournament June 3 in Stonington
New Film 'Biggest Little Farm' Plays at Mystic Luxury Cinemas Beginning May 23
Regional Businesses Come Together for New Veteran Culinary Program
'Mind and Memory' at Crescent Point - Niantic May 29
The Day to Host 'High School Athlete of the Year' Ceremony June 26 in New London
Three Rivers College Foundation Awards Over $410,000 in Scholarships
Carrie Dyer appointed as CEO of Reliance Health
Mystic Knotwork Named in Yankee Magazine's 'Best of New England' Travel Guide
Ignite Announces Exploration of Marine Technology for Project Oceanology Students June 8
NTE Energy to Partner with HH Ellis Technical High School
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Free SCORE Workshop June 11 in Mystic on 'Quickbooks: Advanced and Hands-On'
Free SCORE Workshop June 6 in New London: 'How to Start a Successful Non-Profit - Part 2'
Reliance Health Seeks Sponsors and Players for 3rd Annual Par 4 Charity Golf Tournament Sept 13
Op-Ed: Southeastern Connecticut Unfurls its Sails
Three Chelsea Groton Employees Graduate from CT School of Finance and Management
Mystic Aquarium Teams Up with L+M Hospital to ‘Seal-abrate’ Impending Arrival of New Seal Pup
Old Lyme’s Bowerbird Celebrates 30 Years
Three Rivers Community College to Hold Commencement May 22
Free SCORE Workshop on 'Google Ads and Products to Drive Conversions' June 5 in Niantic
Bridal Open House at The Spa at Norwich Inn June 9
Limited Tickets Remain for Citizen of the Year Honoring Rodney Butler
Chamber Coordinates Regional Promotion at International Travel Expo
IRS Webinar May 16: Understanding Bankruptcy from an IRS Perspective
Mother's Day BOGO Offer for Mystic Aquarium May 11 and 12
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Comcast Volunteers Make Change Happen at Harbor Elementary on 18th Comcast Cares Day
Prominent Trial Lawyer Theodore Heiser Joins Suisman Shapiro
Norwich Tech to Host Warrior 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run June 1 in Norwich
NESS Offering Free Adaptive Sailing Lessons for People with Disabilities May 18
ConnectiCare Kicks Off National Nurses Week
WBDC: Business Plan Clinic
Avery-Copp House Museum 2019 Season Begins May 24
Rootin' Tootin' Fluke'n Showdown May 18 through Sept 28 at AW Marina
NESS Announces Winners of Statewide Drawing Contest
Free SCORE Workshop on May 22 in Groton: 'The ABCs of a Business Plan'
Special Foxwoods Offer: Book a Two-Night Unwind Package, Receive $50 Resort Credit
O'Neill Theater Center Helps Launch Careers of Meryl Streetp, Jennifer Garner, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Groton Rotary Club Calls for Golfers at Annual Golf Tournament May 31
New London's State Pier to Be Hub for Offshore Wind Industry
Canna Care Docs to Host Spring Fling June 2 in New London
Dermatology Physicians Offers Free Skin Care Screenings May 22
WBDC to Host 'Business Plan Clinic' 10-Part Series for Entrepreneurs
Help Plan the Future of Groton City's Thames and Bridge Streets at May 9 Drop-In
'Argia' Begins 2019 Sailing Season During Downtown Mystic's Spring Stroll
Learn CPR and Become Certified in Life Support at Three Rivers May 13
L+M Hospital Touts New Urology Practice, Capabilities
Women & Girls Fund of the Community Foundation Invite You to a Conversation with Zainab Salbi May 9
Free SCORE Two-Part Workshop on 'Cost, Price and Profit'
Norwich Public Utilities Provides Bob's Discount Furniture with $64k Rebate
5th Annual InFusion May 3 in New London
Coast Guard Swimming Earns All-America Honors
Chelsea Groton Bank Reports Impressive Financial, Educational, Technical Accomplishments
Mystic Tourism Partners Announce Community-Wide Earth Day 2020 Event
Stonington EDC, CERC to Host 'State of the Economy' Presentation April 30
SECWAC Meeting May 2: 'America's Abdication of Global Leadership'
Groton and New London Wireless Zones Receive Top Sales Award
Eastern CT Symphony to Perform 'Peter and the Wolf' at Connecticut College May 5
Ignite Offers Office Hours with Mentors April 24
Grand Opening of It's All About Hair Set for April 28 in New London
State of the Sub Base ‘Solid, Enduring,’ Outgoing Commanding Officer Says
Leadership Program Tours Local Military Bases
Overhead Door of Norwich Hosting Open House April 27
Free SCORE Workshop May 15 in Mystic on 'Effective Small Business Time Management'
Exhibition of Watercolor Landscapes Opens at Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Chamber Invites Region to Explore Tropical Costa Rica
IRS Provides Tips, Resources for Last-Minute Filers
SCORE Workshop May 14 in New London: 'How to Start and Run a Successful Non-Profit'
Reliance Health CEO David Burnett to Retire After 41 Years
Coast Guard Swimming Earns All-American Honors at Nationals
Pat Munger Construction Co. Inc. Featured in Metal Construction News
6th Annual Women-Owned Business Day in Hartford is April 30
Registration Extended for May 29 'Leading the Way' Matchmaking Event
Stunning New Tiffany Lamp Arrives at Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Free Skin Cancer Screenings Offered May 6 at Smilow Cancer Hospital in Waterford
Give Mom a Red Door Salon Gift Card, Receive Additional Value
Charter Oak Receives Top 5-Star Rating for 2018
Coast Guard Academy Wrestler Places 6th at Nationals
Chamber Foundation Accepting Applications for Student Scholarships
Chelsea Groton Bank Earns BauerFinancial 5-Star Rating for 100 Consecutive Quarters
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Chamber Partners to Host Tourism Industry 'Fam Tour' April 29
CT Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America to Celebrate 'Evening of Champions' May 23
SCORE Workshop May 9 in New London: 'Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Success'
SCORE Workshop May 8 in Niantic: 'Measuring the Impact of Digital Marketing'
Nominate a Business That Contributes to Improving Our Environment
Chamber to Host Governor Lamont at April 25 Luncheon in New London
Chamber to Host 'State of the Submarine Base' Luncheon with Captain Whitescarver April 17
Eastern CT Symphony Season Continues with April 27 Concert
Augmented Reality Comes to Life at Mystic Aquarium
Chamber Collects Over 100 Articles of Clothing for Save-A-Suit Collection
Chelsea Groton Bank Selected to Participate in Equity Program
SCORE Workshop May 2: 'Show Me the Money!'
Reliance Health Wants to Know How You Care For Your Mental Health
Chamber Recognizes NESS as Nonprofit of the Year
Coast Guard Track Athlete Earns All-American Honors, Women Place 10th Nationally
S & P Oyster Restaurant Amps Up Its Special Events
Chelsea Groton Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
Maria Grenier Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Asst. Treasurer, Deposit Operations Manager
Chamber Reports Successful 2018 at Recent Annual Meeting
IRS Webinar April 4: 'Filing Is The Thing To Do, Even If You Have A Balance Due'
April 3 Event: Women in Maritime Careers: Amplifying Professional Stories of the Sea
Coast Guard Track Athlete Wins National Championship
Charter Oak President & CEO Appointed to Fed Advisory Council
SCORE Workshop: 'Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business: Sales and Digital Tools'
Nancy Butler Returns for Second Year as United Nations Delegate
Three Rivers Alum Creates Endowed Scholarship in Honor of her Grandmother
L+M Hospital's Spring Stride Returns May 4
Chamber Foundation Provides $120,000 to 37 Non-Profits That Benefit Local Children and Families
IRS Webinar: 'Understanding How to Do a Paycheck Checkup' March 28
IRS Warns of New Phone Scam Using Taxpayer Advocate Service Numbers
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and Area Youth Create a Native Meadow
SCORE Workshop: 'Marketing and Digital Must-Haves' April 18 in Old Saybrook
Coast Guard Bears Win Four Pistol National Championships
Stephen Walt, Harvard Kennedy School, Presents 'America's Foreign Policy Elite' April 25
Thames River Innovation Place Seeking Project Proposals
CT Rivers Council Hosts Outstanding Leadership Award Dinner Honoring Business Leaders
Exhibition of Contemporary Chinese Landscapes Opens March 29 at Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Mystic Aquarium Announces New Plastic Pollutions Exhibit
Chelsea Groton Bank Hosted 13th Annual Money Madness Seminar for Over 250 Local High School Students
Register for Crime and Pun-Ishment, a 1920s Murder Mystery Experience, April 13 in Putnam
Women Contemplating Divorce: Find Support, Info, Hope at April 13 Mariani Reck Lane Workshop
Center for Hospice Care to Become Part of Hartford HealthCare at Home
Charter Oak Offers Homebuyer Assistance Program
Robinson+Cole Participates in Manufacturing Roundtable Hosted by the White House
Hartford Poet Laureate to Deliver Three Rivers Commencement Address May 22
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Comcast Makes Emmy Award-Winning X1 Platform Available to Businesses Nationwide
Sip and Share Makeup Event March 23 at Red Door Spa
Mystic Aquarium Celebrates College Tournament with Sweet Discount
SCORE Workshop April 11: 'Customers and Competition'
Coast Guard Women's Rowing Ranked 12th Nationally
Coast Guard Pistol to Defend Several National Championships
High School Seniors Invited to Senior Night at Three Rivers Community College
Pre-Order Your Mystic Aquarium Specialty License Plate Today
IRS Webinar on March 21: Understanding Tax Relief for Disasters
The Light House Hosts 13th Annual Autism Education Conference
Foxwoods Friends and Family Offer: 50 Percent Off Tickets for 'Réversible'
Walk to End Homelessness April 28 in New London
ConnectiCare Call Center Receives International Recognition
SCORE Workshop, 'What's the Big Idea?' April 4 in Old Saybrook
Duncklee Cooling & Heating Inc. Receives Top Performer Award from Connecticut Green Bank
Chelsea Groton Bank Promotes Two
Join Catholic Charities at 98th Anniversary Gala April 13
TapSnap 1188 is Franchisee of the Year
Mystic Seaport Museum Launches Program to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
Rhonda Spaziani of Three Rivers Community College Honored with Janice Fletcher Memorial Award
Tamarack Lodge Restaurant and Tavern to Celebrate Grand Re-Launch March 21
UCFS Seeking Contractors to Bid on Renovation of New London Office
Coast Guard Men's Swimming Sending 7 to Nationals
UCFS Healthcare Announces Guest Speaker in Recognition of National Autism Awareness Month
NESS Accepting Entries for Long Island Sound Drawing Contest
Back-to-Back! Late Run Sends Pointers To Region XXI Title, National Tournament Bid
Mystic Aquarium to Host Staffing Fair for Seasonal Positions
Holdridge Home and Garden Showplace Fundraises for the Ledyard Food Pantry
Eastern CT Symphony Continues Season March 23 in New London
60th Annual Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra Competition March 9 in New London
Three Rivers Community College to Host Veterans Resource Fair April 10
''Time for Me'' Wellness Series Event March 13 in Norwich
Coast Guard Track & Field Sending 6 Athletes to Nationals
Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business: March and April in New London
Millennials and the Future of Healthcare: March 19 in New Haven
Mystic Aquarium Opens Milne Ocean Science and Conservation Center
Coast Guard Coach of the Year - Men's Swimming
Mark Brown of The Mohegan Tribe to Speak at La Grua Center March 6 - 25 Years Since Federal Recognition
Second Annual S.T.E.P.S. Young Women's Leadership Day: March 23 in New London
Breakfast: ''What's the Deal with Retirement Communities'' March 12
New SCORE Workshop Series: ''Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business''
SCORE Workshop: ''The ABCs of a Business Plan'' March 26 in Westbrook
Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Three Rivers Community College
Charter Oak Remains No. 1 Mortgage Lender 9 Years in a Row
Savings Institute Foundation Awards $3,000 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Garbini Education & Career Consulting Celebrates 5 Years
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Chamber Leadership Class of 2020 Chooses The Light House for Community Service Project
Author and former US Marine Corps Officer Presents “Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq''
Girl Power Bowl-a-Thon May 5 in Groton
SCORE Workshop on ''Cost, Price and Profit'' March 25 in Groton
IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig Shares Message for Taxpayers
Leading Legislator Makes Major Offshore Wind Announcement at ChamberECT Breakfast
Eastern CT Savings Bank Announces Opening of New Mortgage Center in Guilford
Free SCORE Workshop on Search Engine Marketing March 21 in Old Saybrook
Irish Folk Stars The High Kings Perform at the Garde Arts Center March 2
SCORE Workshop on ''Getting Your Non-Profit Organization Organized'' March 20 in Niantic
Reliance Health Offering CCAR Recovery Coach Training
Norwich Community Development Corp Explores Federal ''Opportunity Zones'' Program
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High School Scholar of the Year Event: March 21 in New London
Eastern Savings Bank Welcomes Joseph Castelli as VP, Residential Lending
The Light House Announces New Partnership with Liberty Bank
SCORE Workshop: ''Protect Your Data While Boosting Internet Sales'' March 12 in Mystic
Coast Guard Lacrosse Ranked by Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine
March is Buddy Month at Fearless Flyers Academy
CT Spring In-Water Boat Show May 3-5 to Benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer
39th District Representative Debate Feb 20 in New London
Three Rivers Community College Honors Black History Month with a Variety of Programs
Mystic Aquarium Welcomes Beluga Whale Natasha
Eastern CT Symphony to Perform Free Concert of Mozart’s Requiem April 14
Important Tax Info for Eastern CT Businesses
Groton Rotary Club Announces Scholar Awards Available
Kristin Zummo Joins Chelsea Groton Bank As AVP, Learning & Development Manager
Coast Guard Athlete National Athlete of the Week
Dance into Summer at Eastern Connecticut Ballet
Professor Mark Vesligaj of Three Rivers Community College Receives a Fulbright Award
Free SCORE Workshop on ''Advanced Selling ''Secrets''''
Problem Gambling Awareness Month - Community Impact Breakfast March 22
Yes Way, Rosé! Special Offer Feb 17 at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Mystic Aquarium Announces Partnership with Lancer Hospitality
NESS Receives Award from US Sailing
Free SCORE Workshop on ''Brand Strategy 101'' March 6 in Niantic
Tazmanian Tree Devil Offers 92-Foot Dino-Soar Lift with Lawn-Friendly Tires
Coast Guard Track Ranked 12th in the Nation
Mystic Aquarium's Tuttle Named Senior VP
LEARN Presents the 3rd Annual Disability Summit March 16 at Mohegan Sun
Greater Mystic Tourism Marketing Committee to Host Industry FAM Tour Feb 25
Grow with Google February 15 in New London
The Arc Eastern Connecticut Celebrates Selection as a Big Y Community Bag Program Beneficiary
Journey House Rocks! - A Natchaug Hospital Charity Concert Feb 23
ConnectiCare Members and Employees Volunteer at the Connecticut Food Bank
UConn Announces Thomas C. Katsouleas as 16th University President
Career Training Courses Starting in February and March at Three Rivers Community College
Free SCORE Workshop on ''QuickBooks: Advanced & Hands-On'' March 5 in Westbrook
Carl Zimmer, Author and Journalist, presents 'The Deep History of Global Affairs'
Rooms at Foxwoods as Low as $69
Recruiting Soon? Find Top Notch Students and Alumni at ECSU's Career Fair
Chamber Announces Rodney Butler as Citizen of the Year
Eastern CT Symphony Concert Feb 23 in New London
Three Rivers Community College Named 2019-20 Military Friendly School
Discounted Registration Open for Fearless Flyers Academy Summer Camp
2019 Rose Arts Festival: Sponsor Invite
Coast Guard Swim Team Cracks Regional Rankings
New Exhibitions Open at Mystic Museum of Art
Chelsea Groton Bank Promotes 13 Employees
Tamarack Lodge Partners with On The Spot Catering
SCORE Workshop on ''Relationships That Sustain: Cultivating Donor Relationships for Non-Profits''
Flying Trapeze retreat weekend April 26-28, 2019
Coast Guard Track Athlete Qualifies for National Championship
Mystic Irish Parade Announces 2019 Grand Marshal
Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson to Host Kick-Off Reception for Commissioning of USS South Dakota
Free SCORE Workshop on “Advanced Social Media: Facebook'' Feb 21 in Westbrook
NESS Ocean Adventure Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb 1
SCORE Workshop: ''Networking to Meet New Customers'' Feb 20 in Niantic
Diamond Team at Norcom Mortgage Welcomes Marc Peterson, Mortgage Consultant
Charter Oak’s ‘Matching Gifts’ Giving in 2018 Totals Nearly $400,000
Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank Promotes Two Senior Level Employees
Chelsea Groton Bank Awarded 5-Star Rating From BauerFinancial
The Light House Announces New Director of Adult and Transition Services
CT Humane Society Pet Food Pantry to Help Federal Workers
NESS Recognized for Outstanding Youth Mentoring
Three Rivers Community College Receives $95,018 Rebate for Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrade
USCGA Alumni Association Launches Campaign to Support Coast Guard Personnel
Free SCORE Workshop on ''How to Use QuickBooks'' Feb 14 in Westbrook
Coastal Classic Basketball Tournament Feb 17 in Waterford
Dime Bank to Host First-Time Homebuyers Seminar Feb 23 in Norwich
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Chelsea Groton Offers Customer Assistance Program to Help Customers Affected by Government Shutdown
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