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FUNDRAISERS FOR HAITI

The American Red Cross is sponsoring two events in March in an effort “To Bring Help, Hope and Healing to the People in Haiti.” Dinner and entertainment will be provided at Anna Donte’s Restaurant, 284 North Main St. in Union City, on March 3 and 10. Tickets are $65 per person and include salad, ziti, chicken francaise, dessert and coffee. B.Y.O.B. is accepted. R.S.V.P. by Feb 24 or March 4 to Kim Miele, 203-723-9833 or Donna Grillo, 203-723-0049.

HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS SLEEPOUT

The Senior High Youth Group of the Congregational Church of Naugatuck is holding a Homelessness Awareness Sleepout on the Naugatuck green from noon on Saturday, March 13 until noon on Sunday, March 14.  Donations will be collected for the entire 24 hours on the corner of Meadow and Division streets. All moneys received will go to Brass City Harvest in Waterbury. Please support these youth as they seek in this small way to open the eyes of others while raising funds to help those in our community who may not have a warm meal and a secure roof over their heads.

V.F.W. POST 1946

The post, located at 239 Rubber Ave., will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. Officers will be nominated and dues are due.

The Ladies Auxiliary will hold their family dinner on Sunday, March 14 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the post. Corned beef and cabbage, salad, dessert and coffee will be served. Donations are $10 for adults, $5 for children under eight. Sandwiches are $4 and take-out is available. Proceeds will benefit veterans’ programs. Call 203-729-8068 for more information.

AMERICAN LEGION #17 MEETING

The Naugatuck Unit #17, American Legion Auxiliary will hold the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Post Home, 21 Cedar St. The Program Chairman will report on ongoing projects and reports will be given on participation in recent Department and Second District programs. Dues for 201 are now due.A social hour with refreshments will follow the meeting.

CASINO TRIP FOR BOB VEILLETTE

The bus will leave from 159 General Patton Drive on Saturday, March 13 at 12:00 noon for the Mohegan Sun Casino. Tickets are $30 per person and include a $15 food coupon or free buffet and 3 $5 Big Wheel Bets. The bus will leave the casino at 8:00 p.m. Call Linda Shea at 203-723-0164 to make a reservation by Tuesday, March 9. There will be a snack on the bus and a pay raffle.

TEEN THEATER CABARET

Come celebrate Saint Paddy’s Day with the Naugatuck Teen Theater at the Fourth Annual Cabaret for Charity at Saint Michael’s Church Hall, 210 Church St. on March 12 and 13. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30. Come enjoy traditional corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, bread, coffee, soft drink and sweets. Hot dogs will be available for the kids. Tickets are $16 for adults and $9 for children under ten. See the best talent in the Naugatuck Valley under one roof. All proceeds go to charities like the Bishops Fund for Children. Call Ollie Diedrich to reserve a table: 203-729-3779 or 203-217-0120.

BNI MEETINGS

The Naugatuck Valley BNI is here! BNI is a business and professional organization that allows only one person from each profession to join a chapter.  Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all the other members carry your information around with them.  BNI provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business.  The Naugatuck Valley Chapter is meeting every Thursday morning from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. at The Meeting Place, 30 Center Street, in Prospect. Contact Angela Danek at (203)723-4467 or Tammy Enquist Liscomb at (203)815-5939 for more information about joining.

COIN AND CURRENCY SHOW

The American Legion, Post #17, 21 Cedar St., will host the show, where coins, currency, bullion, jewelry and more can be bought, sold, and traded. The event will be held Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Feb. 27, March 27, April 27 and May 27. Call John Stassins at 917-680-2030 or e-mail stassinsj98@aol.com with any questions.

EMBLEM CLUB #160

The club will hold a Victorian Tea on March 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the Naugatuck Lodge of Elks on Rubber Ave. Call Pat for more information at 203-723-2804. There will also be a general meeting on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge. The board meeting will be held March 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lodge.

CORNED BEEF DINNER

The Naugatuck United Methodist Church, 214 Meadow St., will hold Corned Beef Dinner “TO GO” on Saturday, March 13. A traditional corned beef dinner will be prepared for pick-up or delivery only between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. To place an order, contact Shirley at 729-8582 by March 11.

TENDER YEARS PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

Tender Years Preschool, Inc. will hold an early registration drive and open house on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Applications for the 2010-2011 school year for children ages three to five will be accepted. The school is located in the Congregational Church Annex on Division Street. Morning and afternoon classes are available. There is a $35 registration fee; space is limited and placement is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 203-729-6426 with any questions.

NEON COMMUNITY DINNER

The Naugatuck Ecumenical Outreach Network (NEON) again is offering a free community dinner from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27 (snow date Feb. 28th).  The menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes and vegetables. Please join us at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church on the Naugatuck Green. All are welcome. Call Judy at 203-906-5316 with any questions.

LENTEN BAKERY

The St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 210 Church St. on the green will hold Lenten bakery sales at the Parish Hall Friday mornings from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Feb. 19 – March 26. Baked goods will include various breads, hot cross buns, rolls, raisin squares, afterthoughts and pies of all sorts. Special orders for delivery will be taken a week in advance. Bakers and other volunteers are needed. Call the church at 729-8249 to register of for more information.

LENTEN FISH FRY

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Portuguese Club will sponsor a Lenten fish fry from Feb. 19 through March 26. All groups of ten or more will be charged $10 per person. Reservations should be made no later that Wednesday of that week for groups by calling 203-729-1211, 203-729-7785, or 203-729-9018. All other individual meals will be $12. We’re also providing take out meals.

LENTEN FISH BAKE

Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church on the green will host a fish bake every Friday during lent beginning Feb. 19 in the Parish Hall. Meals are $10, $16 for kids under 12. Dinner will be served from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at 210 Church St.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED OF NAUGATUCK

The next celebration of the Church Women United of Naugatuck will be the World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 5 at Hillside Covenant Church, 100 Hillside Ave. There will be a potluck luncheon at 12:00 noon which will be followed by a special program, “Let Everything that Has Breath Praise God,’ which was written by women in Cameroon. There will also be a slide presentation.

Everyone is asked to bring items for the women’s emergency shelter and pennies for the Fellowship of the Least Coin. Men are also invited to this program. Call Joan Reed at 758-9389 with any questions.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NAUGATUCK

The church, located on Division Street, will hold an “Inside Islam” talk on Wednesday, March 3 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mongi S. Dhaouadi, Executive Driector of the Connecticut Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic relations, will provide an inside perspective on the practice of Islam. This is not an intergenerational program, but childcare can be arranged by contacting the church at least a week in advance: 203-729-3037.

GARDEN CLUB BUS TRIP

The Naugatuck Garden Club presents a bus trip to the newly reopened Boston Flower Show on Saturday, March 27. The cost of the trip is $53 per person, and includes bus transportation, driver’s gratuity and admission to the flower show. All food will be your responsibility. Your trip must be paid for by March 17. Sorry, we cannot save seats without payment, so do not ask. All monies paid are nonrefundable but are transferable. Remember, it is your responsibility to find a replacement person if you cancel and there is no waiting list to draw from.

Call Cindy Schroeder at 203-723-2132 or Kathy Carten at 203-723-1934 with any further questions.

We will depart from the Naugatuck Railroad Station at 8:00 a.m. sharp regardless of the weather, and should return to the railroad station between 6 and 6:30 p.m.

NAUGATUCK RENEGADES

The Naugatuck Renegades are looking for boys ages 7-14 interested in joining premier competition baseball teams. The Renegades play in the Waterbury Boys Baseball League. Home games are played at Breen Field South and road games are in the Waterbury area. Teams will be divded by ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 and will compete against the top players of other leagues like Prospect, Beacon Falls, and others. All are welcome to join winter workouts in session; however roster space is limited on competition teams. Little League players welcome also. For more information, contact Michael at 203-720-2487 or Michael.k56@comcast.net. Team meeting and registration will be held Saturday, Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Polish-American Club, 199 General Pulaski Walk (behind the Bridge Street KFC).

UNION CITY LITTLE LEAGUE

Final registration will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Union City Clubhouse on Morris Street.

For baseball, boys born between May 1, 1997 and April 30, 2005 are eligible; girls born between May 1, 2003 and April 30, 2005 are eligible.

For softball, girls born between Jan. 1, 1993 and Dec. 31, 2003 are eligible.

Players must reside within UCLL boundaries with the exception of all Naugatuck girls ages 13 – 16, who are eligible for softball at UCLL.

Please bring parent or legal guardian with driver’s license and original or state-certified copy of the player’s birth certificate and two proof of residence documents. For more information, visit www.eteamz.com/unioncityll.

BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS

A new eight-week Ballroom Dancing Session will be held from Feb. 11, 2010 to April 1, 2010 at the Naugatuck Portuguese Club on 110 Rubber Ave. in Naugatuck. Classes will be held every Thursday, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. The lesson fee is $80 per person for all eight weeks if paid in advance or $12.50 per person if paid at each class. For more information, contact the Portuguese Club at info@clubeuniaoportuguesa.com.

LADIES ORDER OF HIBERNIANS

The Ladies Order of Hibernians is inviting all Irish ladies to come and join the Naugatuck Chapter. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Historical Society Museum at 195 Water St.

PARK AND RECREATION

KARATE PROGRAM AT CROSS ST. SCHOOL

All ages are welcome at this introductory class. A parent must be present for first session. It will be held Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at Cross Street School. The fee is $40 a month. Please contact Park Dept. for more info.

COOKING AND CRAFT CLASSES

Classes begin Feb. 8, 2010; for ages 3 – 13. Children may register for as many of the dates as desired. Registration is limited, so sign up early! Call 720-7043 or 720-7044 to register.

HOWARD WHITTEMORE LIBRARY

The library is located at 243 Church St. in Naugatuck and is open Tuesday and Wednesday from, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Library is looking for collections to be displayed in our beautifully refurbished display case.  In the past, we have displayed ornaments, plates, seashells, boxes, toys etc. If you have a collection you would like to share for a monthly exhibit, please contact Deb Levesque at 729-4591.

BOOK CLUB

The Whittemore Book Club will meet on March 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Reading Room to discuss “The Catcher in the Rye” by J. D. Salinger.

JEOPARDY TOURNAMENT

On Tuesday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m., teens ages 12-18 are invited to show off their knowledge of pop culture at the Whittemore Library’s teen Jeopardy Tournament. Compete to win passes for free snacks at McDonald’s! Registration is required. Visit or call the library to sign up.

AFTER-SCHOOL CRAFTS

A Robot Craft Workshop for children in grades 1-4 will be held on Tuesday, March 9 from 4:30 -5:30 p.m. Children will make robots out of found material. Please bring boxes from tissues or cereal for the robot’s head and body.

An Origami Workshop for children in grades 5-8 on Thursday, March 11 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Children will learn the basics of origami, traditional paper folding. Both programs are free and open to the public. Please call the children’s department at 203-729-4591 to register.

NAUGATUCK SENIOR CENTER

The senior center is located at 300 Meadow St., Naugatuck. For information on events and programs or to make reservations, call 720-7069.

INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will begin its free income tax preparation program for low- and middle-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those sixty and older. The service will be offered at the Center until April 15.  Call 203-720-7069 to make your VITA appointment.

SAFE DRIVING COURSE

An AARP Safe Driving course will be held at the center on Monday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 16 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.  This is a two-day course. The fees are $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Call the center to register.

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION

The Naugatuck Senior Center will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Party on Thursday, March 4, from 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $8. Call for further information.

MOHEGAN SUN TRIP

The Naugatuck Senior Center has organized a Mohegan Sun/Sham Rocked day trip for Thursday, March 11. Enjoy time at Mohegan Sun Casino. Receive a $15 food voucher and a $15 Surprise Casino Bonus. After departing the casino, we will motor-coach to the Cornerstone Playhouse at Mistick Village to see ShamRocked, a St. Patrick’s Day musical celebration. Cost per person is $62.00. We will leave the center at 8:00 a.m. Call for reservations.

FITNESS CLASS

An Energy Fitness exercise class will be held at the center on Wenesdays, March 3-31 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. This is a free health and wellness class. Please call the center at 203-720-7069 to register. David Stevens, Paradigm Health Care community outreach representative will teach the class.

YOGA

A Yoga class will be held at the center on Thursdays, March 4 – April 29 at10:30 a.m. This is a complimentary exercise class. Brian Vaugh is the instructor. Call to register.

CRIBBAGE INSTRUCTION

Join Velma Sego and her Cribbage Group every Thursday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the senior center for a fun game of cribbage. Velma will instruct you and guide you on how to play cribbage.

NAUGATUCK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The church’s Thrift Shop is open every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The store has lots of seasonal clothing, shoes, books, purses, and accessories. Call the shop at 723-2755 or Fran at 729-6019 for more information.

NAUGATUCK RETIRED MEN’S CLUB

The Naugatuck Retired Men’s Club is looking for new members. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Senior Center, 300 Meadow St. The group is for men who enjoy shooting pool, playing cards, and attending picnics and banquets. Retired men 50 and over and any adult men retired due to disability are asked to stop by the Center any Wednesday morning between 11:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. to talk to one of the club’s officers or other members. Annual dues are $6.

MOMMY AND ME PLAYGROUP

All caregivers and ages welcome to attend this group every Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church on the Green, 210 Church St.  Please contact Shannon for more information at (203) 490-8955.

LE LECHE LEAGUE

The Naugatuck area Le Leche League will hold meetings for anyone interested in learning more about breastfeeding every second Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s on the Green. Children are welcome. For more information call Liberty at (860) 288-2250.

WIC CLINIC

A WIC clinic is held for all eligible Naugatuck residents on the second Thursday of each month. The clinic runs from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and is held at the Senior Center, 300 Meadow St. For more information or to make an appointment, call (203) 888-1271.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUPS

Adults who want to improve their English speaking and listening skills may participate in an English Conversation Group at Hillside Covenant Church, 100 Hillside Ave. The group meets on Thursdays from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Tutors are provided by Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury. To register, contact Vanessa at Literacy Volunteers, 754-1164.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

Free blood pressure screenings are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Health & Wellness Center, 799 New Haven Road (The Crosspointe Plaza). No appointment necessary. For information, call 723-5636.

CT SCORE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

The Waterbury chapter of SCORE is interested in recruiting volunteers to advise entrepreneurs and those interested in starting a small business.  Volunteers should have a general background in business.  Call (203) 574-8225 for more information.

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Beacon Falls

PACK 2010 REGISTRATION

Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Register for back 2010 Cub Scouts on Friday, March 5 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Woodland Regional High School pool area. Complete a registration form on Friday and the new scout is eligible to swim during our family swim night. All boys currently in kindergarten through fourth grade are eligible to resgister.

If you have any questions or cannot make these registration times, please feel free to visit our website at www.pack2010.org or contact Kurt Hummel at cubmaster@pack2010.org and/or call 203-729-3358.

WOODLAND PTO TO MEET MARCH 15

The WRHS PTO will have its next scheduled meeting on March 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Woodland Regional High School Media Center. Planning for Post Prom will be the focus and any parent or student interested is invited to attend. The PTO needs your help to ensure programs continue. Get involved and help make things happen for your students. For more information, contact Martha Melville at 720-0697.

BABE RUTH FINAL SIGNUPS

Final sign ups for Beacon Falls Babe Ruth League, ages 13-15, will be held on Tuesday, March 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Beacon Falls Senior Center. For more information, contact David Bodnar at dbodnar723@sbcglobal.net or call 203-710-9954.

CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE

The WRHS Finish Line Booster Club is holding a bottle and can drive on Saturday, March 13 at St. Anthony’s Church in Prospect and Beacon Falls Pharmacy from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to support the boys and girls track and field program at Woodland Regional High School.  Please support the teams by bringing your bottles and cans to either location.

FRIENDS OF BEACON FALLS LIBRARY MEETING

The Friends of Beacon Falls Library will meet March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beacon Falls Public Library, 10 Maple Ave, top floor of the Town Hall. New members are welcome!

The Friends of Beacon Falls Library is a volunteer support group that assists the library staff with programs, provides refreshments for events and raises funds for the Library Wish List.

LION’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS

The Beacon Falls Lions Club is now accepting applications for four college scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each.

The William Cable Memorial Scholarship and the Beacon Falls Lions Club Scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors residing in Beacon Falls who are pursuing higher education at an accredited college or university. The Peter Rydzik Scholarship will be awarded on the same basis, with a preference for graduating members of the Beacon Falls Leos Club. A final $2,000 will be reserved exclusively for graduating seniors who reside in Beacon Falls with the emphasis on community service.

All graduating seniors are encouraged to apply. Applications have been delivered to Woodland Regional High School and will be available through the Guidance Office or at the Beacon Falls Library. Completed applications must be received by April 15 in order to be considered.  If additional applications are needed, please contact Richard Pivirotto at (203) 723-8241 or Harold Crevier at (203) 906-7929.

LIONESS CLUB MEEETING

The Lioness Club of Beacon Falls will meet on Monday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Beacon Falls Senior Center, 57 North Main St. The Lioness Club provides community-minded women the opportunity to serve those in need. The Club raises money through a number of events throughout the year. Much of the money raised stays in the area. Women over 21 who are interested may attend. New members are welcome! For further information, contact Nancy at 723-6905.

CUB PACK 116 GUITAR HERO/ KARAOKE NIGHT

Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Michael’s Lyceum, boys in grades K-5 are invited to the Pack 116 Guitar Hero and Karaoke Night. Think you’ve got talent? Show us your skills! Visit Cub Scout Pack 116 for a music-filled night and see what the fun is all about. Join the Pack and get a free “Pack 116 Rocks” tee-shirt. Check us out at www.bsapack116.com or contact Cubmaster Wayne DeBlock for more information.

ADULT PINECAR RACING

The public is invited to Saint Michael’s Church for a night of adult pinewood-derby racing on Feb. 27. Participants can build their own custom car or have a “professional” build one for them. Registration is $50 and includes dinner and one race car entry. “Pit crew” tickets for guests of registered racers are $15 for dinner only. This is an adult only event, 21 and older. BYOB.

For more information, contact Bob Phillips at bophi@live.com or 203-729-4587. Benefits to support Beacon Falls Boy Scouts Troop 104.

BEACON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY

DR. SUESS STORY TIME

Come celebrate the birthday of that cool “cat in the hat” Dr. Seuss with a special preschool story time with the Kid’s Care Club at Laurel Ledge Elementary School on Thursday, March 4. The story time will be held in the Media Center (main building) located at 30 Highland Ave. at 5:30 p.m.  There will be rhyming games, a letter hunt, eggshell art, and more!  Registration is required for this special event. This story time will take the place of the regularly scheduled Thursday evening preschool story time for this date only.

HOORAY FOR SPRING

Saturday, March 20, 2010:

Grades K-2 will make their very own kites at 10:00 a.m.

Grades 3-6 will make sunflower cork message boards at 11:30 a.m.

Both crafts will be held in the Childrens’ Room of the Library. There is no fee for this event, but preregistration is appreciated.

For more information or to sign up for these events, please visit the Library at 10 Maple Ave., top floor of Town Hall, or call 203-729-1441.

GIRLS’ SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Signups for girls in kindergarten through ninth grade will be held in the Laurel Ledge School gym lobby on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Contact Chris Doiron at 203-888-6477 with any questions.

BEATLES TRIBUTE CONCERT

The Beacon Falls Lioness Club and the WRHS Fine Arts Booster Club will proudly present Abbey Road (a Beatles tribute band) on Saturday, March 27 at 7:00 pm at Woodland Regional High School auditorium, 135 Back Rimmon Rd, Beacon Falls.

VIP tickets are $60 for seats in first two rows and include one hour of pre-show appetizers at Full Harvest Restaurant in Beacon Falls, a back stage pass, and a goodie bag filled with a variety of Beatles sundries. Other tickets are $30 for a seat in first section of the auditorium starting in the third row and $20 for any ticket in the back section of the auditorium. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for pre-concert festivities. Tickets are available at the Beacon Falls Pharmacy, 20 N. Main St, from 8:30 – 6:30 Mondays through Fridays (except Wednesdays) and 8:30 – 2:30 on Saturdays. Call the pharmacy at (203) 729-4567 or Marion at (203) 729-3173.

REGION 16 ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Region 16 will be offering Adult Education programs in a variety of subjects including yoga, self-defense, cooking, line-dancing, Spanish language and volleyball. Courses are open to anyone 16 or older who is not enrolled in a high school program. Most courses are $38 with a $4 registration fee; seniors 55 and older can participate for $20 plus the $4 fee. For information on specific programs and to register, contact Joseph Nuzzo at Community School, 203-758-6674.

YOGA

Yoga Classes are held every Friday from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center on Main Street. Classes are taught by Eleanor Krauss and Pam Mellitz and are open to all ages and levels of experience. Join in the fun and help balance your life. For more information, call 729-8581.

AL-ANON MEETING

“Step Into Serenity” at Beacon Falls Congregational Church, 69 Wolfe Ave., every Thursday from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Lori at 729-6639 or Aggie at (203) 632-5173.

WRHS TOUCHDOWN CLUB

The Woodland Regional High School Football Booster Club is looking for new members for the upcoming season. The “Touchdown Club” supports the Hawks by supplementing the school budget with scholarships, equipment and additional training resources. Only paying members are permitted to vote at Booster Club meetings. To become a member of the WRHS Touchdown Club, please send your name, phone number, e-mail address, and the player’s name you are supporting with a check for $10 to Woodland Touchdown Club, P.O. Box 267, Beacon Falls, CT 06403. Donations are gladly accepted.

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Prospect

HISTORICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP

The Prospect Historical Society will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who will be attending an institute of higher learning in the fall. Applicants must be a Prospect resident. The Nellie and Ruth Cowdell Scholarship is based on academic record, financial need, service and a short essay about Prospect.

Applications are available at the high school guidance office, Prospect Town Hall and the Prospect Public Library.

BEREAVEMENT SEMINAR

The Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Hartford is sponsoring a ten-week seminar for the bereaved at the Saint Anthony Parish Center at 4 Union City Road. It will begin Thursday, March 4 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Register by calling 203-758-5292, 860-628-6751 or 203-758-5421.

YOUTH SERVICES AT THE GRANGE

Feb. 26: 4-5 Science, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

For more information contact the Grange at 203-758-3142.

BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE

The V.F.W. Post 8075 will be holding a bottle and can drive until March 1, 2010. Any donations can be dropped off at the post home. All proceeds will benefit various veteran’s projects.

PARKS AND RECREATION

ZUMBA

This program will be held on Saturdays from 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. at the Prospect Grange Hall. It is open to anyone 14 years of age or older. Zumba is an up-and-coming style of aerobics which incorporates hip Salsa dancing with a cardiovascular workout. Cost is $60 for residents, $65 for non-residents.

EARLY LEARNERS

This class is a way to introduce children to a guided routine. It is open to children 3 to 5 years old and will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the fall from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 – 2:15 p.m. at the Prospect Meeting Place. Cost is $110 for residents and $115 for non-residents.

NARANON MEETING

The Naranon Family Group, “Letting Go With Love,” is held at St Anthony’s Parish Center, 4 Union City Road, every Wednesday from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Susan at 758-5483 or email susan@fannierose.com.

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