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Hope in Focus culinary adventure funds research to support the diagnosis and treatments of rare inherited retinal disease
Dinner in the Dark is the major annual fundraiser for Hope in Focus, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Ledyard-based organization dedicated to providing information and support to individuals and families affected by Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a rare inherited retinal disease that causes blindness. Our organization also raises funds to provide free access to On Monday, November 30th the City of Groton and Groton Utilities, along with the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Drinking Water Section, held a virtual celebration to mark completion of a crucial phase of Groton Utilities’ water treatment plant construction project. With completion of phase three (out of five) of the plant rollout, water is now being clarified and filtered within the new water treatment plant.
The new filtration plant replaces a plant that was originally constructed in As we get deeper into the winter the City of Groton Cabaret 2020 Concert Series is going full-throttle with its third band of the series – Azalea Drive. Azalea Drive is one of the most popular bands in the region, playing at all sorts of venues throughout the area over the years. And now we have the distinct pleasure of having them play for us on Sunday, February 9th in the City of Groton Auditorium beginning at 3:00 p.m.
This is the trimmed down and mellowed up version of the popular full band Azalea 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 New London, CT – The Thames River Heritage Park has been awarded “Best Historical Attraction” in the state by CT Magazine.
The Park is a collection of national and historic sites along two shores of the Thames River linked by a water taxi that tell the stories that shaped our nation and our region during the past 400 years.
“We are thrilled that such a well-respected and well-read publication has chosen the Park for this award out of all the historical attractions in the state. It is quite an honor New London, CT – The Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi is offering another evening of $5 round trip rides this Sunday, August 19th, from 6 pm until the last boat leaves City Pier to Thames River Landing in Groton at 8:40 pm.
“The Five After Six promotion to encourage more riders to use the water taxi to enjoy dinner and evening activities in downtown New London was an overwhelming success when we launched it on August 5th, so it made sense to bring it back,” says Thames River Heritage Park Executive New London, CT – The Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi is offering $5 round trip rides this Sunday only, August 5th, from 6 pm until the last boat leaves City Pier to Thames River Landing in Groton at 9:20 pm.
This Five After Six promotion is to encourage more riders to use the water taxi to enjoy dinner and evening activities in downtown New London. “Although our ridership is up significantly as compared to last year, Sunday evenings are not as busy as we’d like to see,” says Thames River Heritage New London, CT – Launching for the season on Friday, May 25, 2018, the Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi will be extending its operating hours on Friday and Saturday nights to accommodate riders crossing the river for dinner and evening events. The new hours are Friday noon to 10 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM. and Sunday and holidays 10 .AM. to 9 PM through September 16, 2018.
In addition, service to Fort Trumbull will stop at 7 p.m. and will run between City Pier and Thames River Landing every twenty Registration is now open for the Thames River Quest, a free, three-part, treasure hunt-style educational hike for all ages created by Connecticut Sea Grant and the Thames River Heritage Park as a new, unique offering for Connecticut Trails Day on June 2.
“This Quest is a shining example of our local communities and organizations working together and taking advantage of the creative talent and resources we have right here to provide a memorable and inclusive park experience,” said Amy Perry, executive New London, CT –The Thames River Heritage Park has named Amy Perry as Executive Director. Perry had previously been the Park’s Interim Executive Director and now assumes the position in a permanent capacity.
The Thames River Heritage Park is a collection of national and historic sites along both shores of the Thames River that tell the stories that shaped our nation. It is the only Heritage Park in Connecticut.
“Southeastern CT is rich with history and the Thames River Heritage Park will play a GROTON - The sounds of the band Rewind will be featured this week at Concerts in the Park 2017 on Friday (July 7, 2017) at Washington Park in the City of Groton.
Rewind is a six-piece band consisting of digital drums, two keyboards, guitar, percussion and bass. The group features strong vocals while performing the classic hits of groups like Journey, Doobies, Eagles, Billy Joel, Springsteen and many more.
The concert series is co-sponsored and co-produced by Groton Utilities and the City of Groton Parks New London, CT – The Thames River Heritage Park water taxi season passes are now available for purchase at ThamesRiveHeritagePark.org. For a limited time Chelsea Groton Bank will donate $20 to the Park for every season pass sold up to $1,000. The season pass is an extraordinary deal. For $50, a season pass holder gets unlimited rides on the water taxi ‑ all days, all season
Now in its second season the water taxis will begin operation Friday, May 26, 2017. The service connects Fort Trumbull in New New London, CT – The Thames River Heritage Park is looking for volunteers who want to create positive and memorable experiences for visitors and residences who ride the Water Taxi and who visit the local heritage sites within the Park. Volunteers are needed Friday – Sunday beginning Memorial Day weekend through mid-September in 2- and 4-hour shifts between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Volunteers will be Park Ambassadors who will be stationed at the three Water Taxi landing sites in New London and Groton to provide “This is a long overdue investment in the city’s future and will also provide essential water service to surrounding communities”
Hartford, CT – State Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) released the following statement regarding the State Bonding Commission’s funding approval for two projects that will improve the quality of life in the City of Groton and the entire region.
“This is a long overdue investment in the city’s future and will also provide essential water service to surrounding communities,” New London, CT – The Thames River Heritage Park water taxi service on the Thames River will begin its second season of operation Friday, May 26, 2017. The service connects Fort Trumbull in New London to the downtown New London Historic Waterfront District and Fort Griswold in Groton, and runs Friday through Sunday from 10 AM to 9 PM. until September 17, 2017 .
The water taxis are authentic Navy launches formerly used to transport servicemen and women from larger ships to shore. They are the central Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality needs your help striking out family homelessness!
Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality’s annual gala is set for May 5 at Mystic Seaport’s North Lawn and River Room at Latitude 41°. The sports-themed fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes games, gourmet tailgating fare, open bar, major league silent and live auctions, and dancing to the beat of Power Posse. Attire is casual, with favorite team jerseys and sneakers encouraged.
The gala is the nonprofit agency’s Oct. 22 fundraiser for Sofia Sees Hope to feature Jean Bennett M.D., Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Mystic, CT – Dr. Jean Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., a groundbreaking researcher from the University of Pennsylvania who is working to cure blindness, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Dinner in the Dark event to benefit local charity Sofia Sees Hope.
In its first two years, Dinner in the Dark raised more than $130,000 to fund research into rare retinal diseases. With the third dinner coming up
Hope in Focus is excited to bring back Dinner in the Dark on Saturday, October 22, at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton.
DPH Celebrates GU’s Water Treatment Plant Phase 3 Completion
Azalea Drive Playing Cabaret Concert on Sunday, February 9th
Special CT Maritime Festival Water Taxi Schedule and New Thames River Heritage Park Boat Tour
Thames River Heritage Park Awarded 'Best Historical Attraction' by CT Magazine
Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi Offering $5 Rides Aug 19 After 6pm
Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi Offering $5 Round Trip Rides on Aug 5
Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi Launches with New Later Hours
Take a Hike This June to Learn About Thames River History, Ecology
Amy Perry Named Executive Director of Thames River Heritage Park
'Rewind' at July 7 Concert in the Park in Groton
Chelsea Groton Bank to Match Heritage Park Season Pass Sales
Volunteer Ambassadors Needed for Thames River Heritage Park
Bond Commission Approves Funds for Groton and Mystic Aquarium
Water Taxi Service on the Thames River Begins May 26
Sport Jerseys Preferred at 'Home Field Advantage' Gala May 5
Innovative Researcher Will Speak at 3rd Annual 'Dinner in the Dark' Event
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