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. The only program of its kind in New England, it 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. For The Arc Eastern Connecticut received a $10,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation this week for its Communication and Connectedness Crisis Project for People with Disabilities.
An innovative program seeking to prevent isolation of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the statewide initiative helps people with disabilities stay electronically connected to families, caregivers, medical professionals, and support staff. The Dominion Grant will
Wednesday, December 2 at 6pm
Registration is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Visit our website to sign up. A link for the talk will be sent to registrants approximately two hours before the start of the event, and then again approximately 15 minutes before the start.
In conjunction with our current exhibit, Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism, La Grua Center and the Jewish Federation of Eastern CT are pleased to present the third in a three-part series of panel discussions focusing
Panel Discussion & Exhibit Opening: Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism
Wednesday, October 7 at 6pmFree
Register at lagruacenter.org
For questions contact: La Grua Center at 860.535.2300
The Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism exhibition will kick off at La Grua Center with a free hour-long panel discussion featuring exhibit contributors on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm on Zoom; ticket reservations are necessary and available free of charge at lagruacenter.org.
The exhibit highlights
TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action) will be taking part in #GiveFromHomeDay on April 21, 2020. This national fundraising drive puts the power of giving into the hands of Americans who are anxious to help neighbors and strangers alike who struggle with the economic and health impacts of the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
With people out of work, small businesses closed, schools shut down, and seniors more isolated than ever, the concept of helping our neighbors and communities has been The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to the Jonnycake Center of Westerly for emergency food assistance. These critical funds will be utilized in a four-pronged approach to assist neighbors in need:
The Jonnycake Center of Westerly’s Monthly Food Assistance Program provides a week’s worth of food to local residents every thirty days, complementing other government programs such as SNAP. Nearly 3,000 residents of Westerly, Charlestown, Hopkinton, and Richmond, Rhode Island 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. 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. Single tickets for the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra’s 2019-20 season are now on sale to the public. Tickets can be purchased online at gardearts.org, by calling the Garde Arts Center Box Office at 860-444-7373 x 1, calling the Symphony office at 860-443-2876, or in person at the Eastern Connecticut Symphony office at 289 State Street, New London, CT. Subscription packages, which offer ticket exchange, savings, and other benefits are still available.
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra 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 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 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 The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded The Arc New London County $4,875 to help develop an irrigation system for its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
The Arc NLC started a CSA pilot program in 2016 as part of its Farm Stand and aquaponics micro-enterprise on Rt. 117 in Ledyard, which provides on-the-job training in agriculture/horticulture, retail sales, and customer service to men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The pilot CSA program, in which The Harvard Business School Alumni Club, in conjunction with New Country Porsche of Greenwich, awarded its annual Community Partners “Turbo Innovation Award” to The Arc New London County in support of The Arc NLC’s cookie microbusiness employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at minimum wage jobs.
The award, which promotes excellence and innovation in nonprofit organizations, was presented at New Country Porsche June 7 and hosted by Jim Rulmeyr, Chair of HBS’s Gifts Committee, and
With Dr. Stephen Shore, Friday, May 4th 8:00-3:00pm at Langley’s Restaurant / Great Neck Country Club
April is National Autism Awareness Month and with most recent diagnosis rates of one in 68, the topic of Autism supports has never been more important. Now in its 12th year, the Autism Education Conference, continues to bring in dynamic speakers with fresh perspectives, valuable insights, and practical strategies to our region. A great opportunity for school professionals, parents/caregivers and service Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will present four Regional Chamber Awards at its Annual Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Hilton Mystic, sponsored by Atlantic Broadband and the Connecticut Airport Authority.
The Chamber presents Regional Chamber Awards annually to deserving businesses and individuals for outstanding work accomplished over the previous year. The honorees recognized for 2017 include:
Mystic Knotwork: Small Business of the YearThe As part of its ongoing effort to connect our communities through live orchestral music, the ECSO is offering free admission to this concert to any service member of the U.S. Armed Forces who wears their uniform that evening.
Two magnificent pieces by Joseph Haydn and Gustav Mahler form a military-themed concert showcasing the orchestra’s talent in different contexts.
Haydn’s Symphony No. 100 (Military) is one of his London symphonies, written during and after his exposure to the city. His military
The holidays can be a difficult time for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, many of whom live on fixed incomes and have little money for special holiday foods, winter clothes, or presents. But thanks to the incredible generosity of the southeastern Connecticut community, participants of The Arc NLC’s community programs and residents of some 14 community homes were treated to an extraordinarily generous outpouring of gifts, warm apparel, and gift Norwich, CT – The Dominion Foundation has donated $10,000 to The Arc New London County’s vocational/employment training program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Funds will be used to offset the costs of a commercial bakery oven that will be part of the cookie production component of The Arc’s Culinary Arts program. One of four successful micro-enterprises, the cookie production program trains and employs people with I/DD who wish to enter the culinary arts, restaurant,
Full Scholarships Available for Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Program Deadline is February 15
Dominion Foundation Grant Allows The Arc ECT to Help People with IDD Stay Connected
Virtual Panel Discussion Dec 2: Race Relations & Religion: The Faith Community Responds
La Grua Center Presents Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism October 7
#GiveFromHomeDay taking place on April 21, 2020
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Awards $3000 Grant to Jonnycake Center of Westerly
Full Scholarships Available for Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Program
All-American Artistry: ECSO & New London Big Band February 1
Single tickets on sale for the ECSO’s 2019-20 season
Dominion Energy Foundation Awards Channel 3 Kids Camp Grant to Send Children to Camp
Chamber Reports Successful 2018 at Recent Annual Meeting
Eastern CT Symphony Concert Feb 23 in New London
Dominion Energy Assists The Arc New London County's Community Supported Agriculture Program
Harvard Business School Alumni Club Awards ''Turbo Innovation Award'' to The Arc New London County
Autism Education Conference, May 4th
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Chamber to Honor Local Businesses and Individuals at March 21 Annual Meeting
Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra, From Tragedy to Triumph: March 24 Concert
Big Hearts Lead to Happy Holidays at The Arc New London County
Dominion Foundation Helps Support Micro-Enterprise at The Arc New London County
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