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With more than a hundred thousand people gathering in Manhattan on February 15, one might have expected the assemblage to have been eagerly anticipated for its likelihood of boosting the local economy. More ... When identifying a new animal in the field, learning what characteristics to focus on is one of the best ways to avoid the frustration that occurs later when you look at a field guide and realize there are 3-4 species that are easily mistaken. More ... On Sunday, March 9 at 11:30 a.m., the Avon Interfaith Council will hold its annual Interfaith Brunch at the Avon Middle School. Co-hosting this year's brunch will be Avon Center Congregational Church and West Avon Congregational Church. More ... Andy Zeigler of the Western CT Green Party Chapter is arranging for a coach bus to transport people to the Emergency Anti-War Convergence at the White House on Saturday, March 15. More ... Basic Spanish for Healthcare Professionals is a relatively new offering of the Allied Health Department of Northwestern CT Community College in Winsted. More ... The Empire and New England regions of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism join together for a Shabbaton at Congregation Knesset Israel in Pittsfield; the event begins on Friday afternoon, March 28, and extends through Sunday afternoon, March 30. More ... John Krukar, Karen Burinskas, Ed Davidson and Ginny Davidson were the kitchen cooks during a Pancake Fundraiser at the Church of Christ Congregational to benefit the Pilgrim Fellowship's trip to the Dominican Republic in June. Photo/Robin Gourd More ... This year's Stefano Frigo Mental Health Grant has been awarded to Donald Jones. The grant, which is made each spring semester to a UConn Torrington Campus student studying in a mental health related field, is in the amount of $750. More ... Salisbury Land Trust has launched an effort to raise funds to purchase a 123-acre tract of undeveloped land on Dark Hollow Road, which will then become a public nature park with trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, horseback riding and other protected activities. More ... United Congregational Church Calls New Pastor The Rev. Susan M. Taylor has been called to serve as the fifth pastor of United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford St. More ... Joan Johnsen has joined the North East Community Center (NECC) as Program Director. She is responsible for overseeing the various programs at the Center and for directly running specific NECC programs. More ... Tunxis Community College appointed Colleen Keyes as dean of academic affairs, in which she oversees academic policy initiatives, program and curriculum development, and faculty and student matters. More ... As the drive to war in Iraq races toward a precarious endgame, the lead-footed Bush Administration shows no signs of heeding to the caution flags flying in from all sides. More ... A sick pet weighs on my spirits with worry and helplessness. Mikey is about 13 years old, a copper-color cocker spaniel. I rushed him to the veterinary hospital when he collapsed. More ... HealthWise 2003, a family community health fair that will feature free tests and screenings plus a wide variety of demonstrations and presentations on healthy lifestyles, will be held at Noble Horizons in Salisbury on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. More ... When the Tyler-Seward-Kubish Post 44 American Legion assembles at the All Wars Memorial on Route 202 in Bantam on Saturday, March 1, they will pay tribute to Korean War U.S. More ... The Continuing and Extended Studies Department at Northwestern CT Community College in Winsted is offering a unique course called "What Are They Thinking?" More ... |
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