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Mystic Irish Parade
Sunday March 25 2012
Fun for the whole family! The 9th Annual Mystic Irish Parade will be held on Sunday, March 25th, 2012. The parade kicks off at 1:00pm. Visit the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation's webpage: http://mysticirishparade.org for more information.
MOVING AHEAD ON SHARED SERVICES in CONNECTICUT
Tuesday March 20 2012
MOVING AHEAD ON SHARED SERVICES in CONNECTICUT: Toward More Efficient and Effective Public Services Save the Date! March 20, 2012 On the Agenda: -CT Department of Administrative Services Commissioner Donald DeFronzo on State Initiatives -A new report by the CT Institute for the 21st Century on getting better value for public service spending by getting services to scale. -Regional shared services success stores from the Regional Performance Incentive Grant Program -Keynote address by Ronn Kolbash, Yale Shared Services formerly of Ohio Shared Services -A panel of elected officials and other key stakeholders Event Sponsors Include CCSU, CCM, CRCOG, CERC,
Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster
Tuesday March 20 2012
Learn about a helpful program for patients facing surgery or other medical procedure. This clinically proven program helps patients: feel calmer before surgery or procedure, use less pain medication, heal faster after surgery or procedures. Join Christine Gentry, RN and cooordinator of The Westerly Hospital's Complementary Therapy Services program. Free program but registration required. Register online at www.westerlyhospital.org or call 401-348-2300 and leave your name, telephone number and name of program.
"The State of the Sound”
Tuesday March 20 2012
Curt Johnson, Senior Attorney & Program Director Connecticut Fund for the Environment
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Women Networking Fresh Connections Groton Chapter
Wednesday March 21 2012
Kathleen Turner from Celestial Healing Therapies will be the showcase presenter at the Fresh Connections Groton Chapter. The Chapter will be meeting at the Webster Bank on Long Hill Road. Wednesday, March 21st , from 8:45 am to 10:15 am. Fresh Connections is a powerful professional women’s networking organization, who believes in the power of women. Our goal is to use the power of women-only networking to discover, reveal, focus and unleash the amazing strengths hidden within every woman. It's not just what you know, but who you know that makes the difference. At freshconnections, we are all professional business women.
Business Women's Symposium
Thursday March 22 2012
The women presenting our first annual Power and Progress Symposium will share their experience in how to build successful businesses and careers. You will learn, network and socialize with many other women like yourself. Our workshops include: • Branding and online marketing strategies to grow your business • Networking techniques to recognize opportunities • Social media methods to expand your reach • Elevator speech presentations to create a lasting impression Keynote speaker: Ellyn Spragins-renouned author and speaker To register go to: http://www.regonline.com/powerandprogress
SNHC Holistic Health Day
Thursday March 22 2012
Detox Footbaths, Live Blood Microscopy, & Far Infrared Sauna This is a great opportunity at a very affordable price... these experts come from New Bedford, Massachusetts with these specialized tests and services every couple of months. Call NOW to schedule your appointments: 860.536.3880
CT Materials Management Summit
Thursday March 22 2012
Unlocking the Value: Transforming the Connecticut Materials Economy CT Materials Management Summit March 22, 2012 (8:00am – 4:00pm) Central Connecticut State University Join us on Thursday, March 22nd for this exciting program which features national and regional speakers and six panels to focus discussion on the economics of materials management and concluding with developing next action steps to unlock the value and support the industries engaged in recovering, processing and manufacturing materials from our waste stream. Opening Remarks Dan Esty – Commissioner, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Keynote Speakers Terry McDonald – Executive Director, St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County Alison Keane – VP Government Affairs, Paint
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Hidden Treasures, Film Screening
Thursday March 22 2012
Introduction and Post-Film Discussion & Reception with Director, Alexandra Isles Every year millions of people visit the Metropolitan Museum, but how many are able to find the secrets and powers hidden in the works of art? Museum staff, who spend their days, and sometimes their nights, restoring, guarding, moving, cleaning and teaching about the art, reveal some of the magic they have discovered. Their stories include a wish-granting statue, a sword with a secret compartment, a time traveling melody, a portrait that has become a trusted mentor, a famous landscape with an unexpected population, and rooms and objects that brought joy
Friends of Sails Up 4 Cancer at Dogwatch
Thursday March 22 2012
The Dogwatch Café in Stonington will be welcoming, “ Friends of Sails Up 4 Cancer” on March 22nd. Anyone having lunch or dinner at the Dogwatch mentioning Sails Up 4 Cancer, will have a percentage of their tab donated to “Sails Up 4 Cancer”. Be sure to mention you’re a friend!
New date! Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Friday March 23 2012
Our in-depth, three-hour workshop gives you more value for your money than any other program on the market. The U.S. Supreme Court says this training could serve as a defense for all businesses—including those with fewer than 50 employees—making this a valuable opportunity for smaller employers. If you employ 50 or more people, your company must provide sexual harassment prevention training for managers and supervisors within six months of employees taking on supervisory responsibilities. We teach your supervisors: *How Connecticut and federal laws define sexual harassment *Where supervisors go wrong *Steps to take when problems arise; steps to take before problems arise *How to develop and communicate
Grand Opening of New Studio Space at Fred Astaire
Saturday March 24 2012
The Fred Astaire Dance Studio is thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new studio space in the Packer Building in downtown Mystic. The new space will hold the Fred Astaire Dance Studio’s new children’s dance program as well as an expanded schedule of Zumba Fitness and Toning classes. The new studio neighbors the original Mystic Fred Astaire Dance Studio space which has been teaching ballroom and social dancing since 2007. The children’s dance program will include classes in movement, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical jazz, and ballroom for ages 2-12. Classes will be taught by Cara Servidio, a
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MAKROKOSMOS I & II, A SOLO PIANO RECITAL
Saturday March 24 2012
THE RIVERFRONT CHILDREN’S CENTER and THE MITCHELL COLLEGE CULTURAL PROGRAMMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE present: A SOLO PIANO RECITAL BY DR. LUCAS WONG GEORGE CRUMB’S MAKROKOSMOS I & II SATURDAY, MARCH 24 AT 5PM MITCHELL COLLEGE CLARKE AUDITORIUM NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE RIVERFRONT CHILDREN’S CENTER TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. The Riverfront Children’s Center of Groton, in collaboration with Mitchell College, will host a performance of MAKROKOSMOS, volume I & II, at the Mitchell College Clarke Auditorium in New London, on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at 5pm. Canadian pianist Lucas Wong will perform the rarely presented monumental work by George Crumb.
Family Overnight
Saturday March 24 2012
Ever wonder what the aquarium’s animals do at night? Come find out! Bring your sleeping bag, pillow, and a flashlight for an overnight adventure in an underwater world. Play games, tour the exhibits, enjoy snacks, and get a great view of the beluga whales. Then pick a place to sleep alongside the circling sharks, beautiful clownfish, or even the elusive octopus. Continental breakfast is provided. Children must be accompanied by a paid adult. Craft and activities are geared towards children ages 5-12. (Children must be at least 5 years old to participate.) Pre-registration is required.
6TH Annual Grace Curtis Conference 2012
Sunday March 25 2012
6TH Annual Grace Curtis Conference “Stand Up and Be Counted” Day “It’s All Relative” Sunday March 25, 2012 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Mystic Marriott 625 North Road (Route 117), Groton, CT 06340 Exit 88 off I-95 Gina Gallagher and Patricia Konjoian present “Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid: A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children” and their Movement of Imperfection On a perfection-preoccupied planet, sisters Gina Gallagher and Patricia Konjoian, dare to speak openly about the frustrations, stigmas, joys and challenges they face as parents of children with disabilities (one with Asperger’s syndrome, the other with bipolar disorder). This refreshingly frank and enjoyable presentation, based
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Sox and Stripes Forever – The 2012 Season Begins
Baseball is back and so is Sox and Stripes Forever, the hottest sports talk show on local public television. The first broadcast of the new season is Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m. Live shows are broadcast every other week. Back for their fourth season are Bill Rossi, representing Red Sox Nation, and his colleague Jeff Hunt, representing the Bronx Bombers.
Free Mini Makeovers During MAC’s Self-Image Exhibition
Opening Reception of Self-Image & Elected Artists Show April 5 5:30-7pm
MAC brings an introspective display of artwork to its galleries during the opening reception of Self-Image: A Traditional or Non-Traditional Self Portrait on April 5th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm with free mini-makeovers by TREEhugger Organic Salon & Spa at the Mystic Arts Center.
Barn Grant Awarded to the Denison Society
The Denison Society has been awarded a Barns Grant in the amount of $6,500 from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation.
Micro-Grants to Support Clean Energy Awareness
Citizens with an interest in supporting clean energy can apply for community funding under the Community Innovation Grants Program (CIGP). http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/YourCommunity/CommunityInnovationGrants/tabid/99/Default.aspx
BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL Educational Fair
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL FINANCIAL REALITY FAIR
BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL FINANCIAL REALITY FAIR Educational Fair Needs Business Volunteers to Teach Local Teens Budgeting Basics April 25th
Concert for Conservation to Benefit DPNC
Accomplished violinist and Stonington native Hilary Castle will perform works of Franck, Debussy, Sarasate, Gershwin, and Bach at a Concert for Conservation to benefit the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on April 1 at 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in Mystic. Tickets are $20 for DPNC members, $25 for non-members and $5 for students and may be purchased by calling (860) 536-1216 or by visiting www.dpnc.org/concert.htm
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Calling all Volunteers for the Mystic Irish Parade
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Lighthouse Networkers BNI Meeting
Networking for Small Businesses
Lighthouse Networkers, the Stonington BNI Chapter will have their weekly networking meeting this Wednesday at 7AM. The admission is FREE and all visitors are welcome.
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La Grua Center
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* Thursday, Mar 22, 2012
Stonington Natural Health Center, 107 Wilcox Road, Suite 103, Stonington, CT 06378
10:00AM Call for more information
* Saturday, Mar 24, 2012
Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 12 Roosevelt Avenue, Mystic,
9:00AM FREE
* Thursday, Mar 29, 2012
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5:00PM Free
* Saturday, Mar 31, 2012
Indian & Colonial Research Center, 39 Main St. Old Mystic
10:00AM FREE
* Saturday, Mar 31, 2012
Velvet Mill - 22 Bayview Ave, Stonington CT
12:00PM free
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