Winsted, CT

FRWA Offers Farmington River Canoe Trips      The Farmington River Watershed Association (FRWA) offers its annual summer canoe trip series. Made possible with underwriting support from Data Management in Farmington, the trips provide a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of the Farmington River. More ... Green Party Fundraiser Features Media Benjamin      Human rights activist Medea Benjamin and folksinger Judy Gorman will make a benefit appearance on behalf of the Connecticut Green Party on Friday, August 16 at 7 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 100 Allyn St. at the intersection of Ann St. in Hartford. More ... High School Diploma Classes in Falls Village      Foothills Adult and Continuing Education holds registration for its High School Diploma Program at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village on Monday and Tuesday, August 26-27 from 4-7 p.m. More ... Food Bank Collecting School Supplies      Friendly Hands Food Bank, 50 King St. in Torrington will be collecting school supplies to give to children who cannot afford to buy their own. Items such as pens, pencils, colored pencils, calculators, markers, erasers and crayons will be collected until after school begins. More ... Flags Available from Tallmadge Chapter, DAR      The Mary Floyd Tallmadge Chapter, DAR has American flags available for immediate pickup. It is offering 3’ x 5’ fifty-star and Betsy Ross (with a circle of thirteen stars) flags, both with embroidered stars and sewn stripes; a house kit for the above including a bracket, pole rope and eagle topper i... More ...      Scott Atkinson and Peter Ruhl try out their boomerang during Kids College days at Northwestern Connecticut Community College on August 1. Photo/Robin Gourd More ... Flowers By Bernadette Gentry, Granby      Flowers are visible signs of God's love for us. How tender and fragile are the wildflowers that surround us with their beauty. Yet, how strong their purpose and intent. More ... Happiness Is … By Annemarie Henny, Torrington      Happiness means different things to different people. To me, happiness is: More ...