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Three unusual passive solar homes, an apartment complex with a large solar electric system, a home that uses geothermal energy, and a hydroelectric plant will be featured during a solar tour on Saturday, May 18 in northeastern Connecticut. The self-guided tour, sponsored by People's Action for Clean Energy (PACE), will run from noon-5 p.m. in the Pomfret, Mansfield and Willimantic areas. A solar van, two gas/ electric hybrid cars, extensive literature, and opportunities for bird walks, wine tasting and visiting historic sites will also be available. More ... A dinner cooked by Kent Selectman Rick Levy will be one of the items offered in the live auction during "An Evening of Art and Music" to benefit the Kent Children's Center on Saturday, May 11. Though many people do not know it, Levy is a gourmet cook and has donated his chef services for a dinner of eight people. This special dinner will be a team effort: KCC President Alice Bemand will serve; Levy's wife, artist and KCC board member Leslie Lillien Levy, will bake the dessert; and KCC board member Jeffrey Namm will donate the cost of all the choice ingredients to be used. More ... Sweet Harmony’s Coffee House at St. Andrew’s Church, Route 202 in Marbledale presents folk/ pop/ country singer and songwriter Lucy Kaplansky in concert on Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. All tickets are $15; for reservations or more info, call 860-868-2846. Bring a mug, and the coffee is free! More ... "Songs in the Night" will be a spring evening set in God’s house and filled with music to uplift and inspire. Recording artists Michael Kelly Blanchard and Cheryl Cormier Batter, along with guest performer Rob Carter and the Blueprints, will bring their special gifts to this benefit event. The concert will be held on Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Center Congregational Church, 155 Main St. in Torrington. A meet-the-artists reception will follow. More ... Artwell, Litchfield County’s community art center, is inviting all bargain hunters and art lovers to join them at the gallery on Saturday, May 11 for an Auction of Artwork and Creative Services. Regional artists and businesses have generously donated artworks and gift certificates. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Artwell and help keep the arts alive in the Northwest corner. More ... Torrington High School was the venue for the second amateur boxing show held on April 27 for the benefit of Northwest Amateur Boxing, a nonprofit organization based at 45 Water St. in downtown Torrington. The stands and floor seats were filled by some 700 enthusiastic fans and the 13 bouts provided constant excitement. More ... |
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