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Friday, October 19, 2012

Volume 53, No. 37

Carnival to benefit Keane Center a resounding success Page 7

Council OKs contract to renovate several Old Wethersfield landmarks, Page 2

The Simeon Belden House

Crossroads offers safe after-school fun, Page 10

A world away “In the forests of Africa many

years ago, the animals lived togeth-er,” began Iddi Saaka’s story, before drumming, dancing and singing was intertwined with the tale.

It wasn’t long before the students at Highcrest Elementary were asked to join him on stage in Wednesday morning’s performance, brought to the school by the Wethersfield Creative Arts Council in col-laboration with Arts for Learning Connecticut.

Every student in kindergarten through grade six in town gets to experience this interactive dose of traditional Ghanaian culture this fall, and the hope is that it will encour-age them to respect and appreciate a culture very much unlike their own.

“More and more we’re seeing these types of programs be removed from the schools in favor of more academic programming,” Julie Lemos, co-chair of the Creative Arts Council said recently.

Lemos’ oldest son is a second-grader at Highcrest, and like other parents she’s spoken with, she is delighted at any chance for him to be exposed to the art forms of dif-ferent cultures.

“Keeping the arts in the schools has always been important to me,”

she explained. “I grew up involved with music and theatre and am still involved, so I wanted to make sure my kids had the same opportu-nities. It’s important for so many reasons; studies show it help them with enrichment and extends into their other subjects, and it’s just fun,” added Lemos, who collects funding from each of the schools’ PTOs to provide one to two programs each fall and spring to kids in kindergar-ten through eight grade.

By ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

Erica Schmitt | StaffHighcrest Elementary School hosted Iddi Saaka of Arts for Learning CT, courtesy of the Wethersfield Arts Council, which brings art-related pro-gramming to Wethersfield schools.

Local students make the cut at ‘The Olympics of Hair’

Local students were recently recognized in an international competition for beauty profes-sionals deemed “The Olympics of Hair.”

Hailing from the International Institute of Cosmetology, head-quartered on the Silas Deane Highway, the students won top awards at the Organisation Mondiale Coiffure Hairworld Show held in Milan, Italy earlier this month.

The IIC was also recog-nized as the Best International Academy at the competition, which takes place every two years and evaluated competing schools from 23 different coun-tries this year.

IIC Founder Carmelo Gugliotti traveled to Italy to accept the school’s awards, including that of student Bianca Bruno, who won First Place for “Junior Ladies Long Hair Design.”

Her work, as well as that of other student contributors, was submitted last spring in the form of photographs.

“Now we can actually prove that we do offer the best educa-tion,” IIC Managing Director

Martin Gugliotti said Tuesday.The Gugliotti family credits

their ability to harness stylists from all over the world in their educational program, including an international champion from Germany whose visit this week gave students the opportunity to learn cutting-edge avant garde styles firsthand.

Two students from The

By ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

Highcrest Elementary students get a dose of Ghana’s culture

See PROGRAM, Page 9See LOCAL, Page 8

Bianca Bruno was awarded First Place in the category of “Junior Ladies Long Hair Design” at the Olympics of Hair in Italy for her eccentric style.

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A handful of landmarks in Old Wethersfield will see a complete revitalization after town officials, resi-dents and newly-hired firm CME Architecture creates a reuse plan for the properties.

The Town Council voted to award the company a $50,000 contract to study the possibilities for these unde-rutilized sites. The funding comes courtesy of a Vibrant Communities Grant the town received from the CT Trust for Historic Preservation over the summer.

Comstock and Ferre’s outbuild-ings towards the back of its property are part of the project, as well as the Simeon Belden House and the vacant Masonic Temple, all located on Main Street in the heart of the town’s his-toric district.

The Planning and Economic Development Department distrib-uted a Request for Quotation to potential bidders of the contract, but CME was the only respondent. After town staff interviewed the firm in early October, a committee of stake-holders voted unanimously to award CME the contract.

According to Town Manager Jeff Bridges, staff are contacting the other companies solicited to determine why none responded.

CME is no last resort, however, as the company has extensive experience in renovating historic structures all over the state, including many listed on the National Register for Historic Places. Its credentials are outlined in the application they submitted, avail-able on the town’s website.

In coming weeks, CME consul-tant will meet with town officials for a preliminary “kick-off meeting” to review desired goals and a vision for the project.

The company’s work plan also includes the creation of a website for the public to access to track the project’s progress.

This November, architects and engineers will evaluate each of the properties to assess building condi-

tions and conduct market research to understand their business poten-tial. CME will also consult property owners, interest groups and investors, before presenting their findings to the public and asking their feedback in December.

By February 2013, they will pres-ent a final revitalization plan to the community.

For more information about this project, visit the town’s web-site: wethersfieldct.com, and look at the Town Council’s meeting agenda for Oct. 15, or visit the Planning Department in Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Highway.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or [email protected].

Town awards firm contract for historic district plansBy ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

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Friday, Oct 19, 2012 | 7WETHERSFIELD POST Local NewsSuccess of carnival ensures great year for Keane Center

Who knew the fast-spinning, upside-down, topsy-turvy thrill rides at the Cove Side Carnival would lead to more enriching after-school programs for Wethersfield kids?

As you’re eating a piece of fried dough and considering whether the Tilt-A-Whirl or the Screamin’ Swing will be your next escapade, remember it’s the Richard M. Keane Foundation that brought you one of your last carnival experiences of 2012.

And all year long the Keane family has more fun in store for Wethersfield families with lots of programs and activities planned inside the 9/11 Keane Memorial Sports Center, which along with the foundation, was built in honor of the beloved town resident who perished on Sept. 11, 2001.

Besides what it costs the foun-dation to reimburse the weekend’s entertainment, food, game and ride vendors, the carnival’s proceeds go to benefit its programs. These focus

on perpetuating the late Richard Keane’s commitment to athletic, academic and social opportunities for Wethersfield youth.

Richard’s wife Judy Keane leads in these efforts and spent the entire weekend at Cove Park — from carnival set-up Friday morning to picking up trash Monday morning.

“We outdid ourselves from last year; I think everybody had a really good time,” she said Monday.

Judy estimates total ticket sales reaching almost 4,000 this year. The best turn-out was on Saturday, espe-cially in the Oktoberfest tent, where all beer and wine sales went to the foundation.

“Saturday there was almost no room to move. It had been so cold the night before everybody was really excited to have a nice day to get out,” she explained, noting excitement that the Keane After School Program will continue this year after last year’s pilot try-out. Every Monday and Tuesday after-noon Oct. 22 through Dec. 11, kids in grades 3 to 6 play basket-ball or participate in other fitness activities in the gym, play com-puter games, and get homework help from on-staff teachers at the center.

To bus the students from all five elementary schools to the center, located on Greenfield Street, costs the foundation $9,000 annually. But this weekend’s carnival will help pay for a big chunk of that cost, in addition to the costs of staffing the program.

“We like to keep the ratio of teachers-to-students high so kids can get a lot of individualized attention, but it really depends on day and availability. I try to have

one teacher for every five kids,” Judy explained.

However, this year there will also be some volunteer supervision on-hand, as local high school and college kids are willing to help out in a place they also enjoy.

Open Gym on Saturdays will

also continue this year, with free basketball and fitness activities for kids, starting with kindergarten to third-graders from 10:30 a.m. to noon, then grades four to six from 12:30 to 2 p.m., and seventh-to eighth-graders from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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Mohh Academy, IIC’s sister school in Ireland, also visited this week to share their own expertise.

“We’re the only school around that has these resources and is able to bring these international guest art-ists here,” Gugliotti explained. “My father is very con-nected in OMC and through that network we are able to have those con-nections.”

Bruno’s winning design was executed on a mannequin and not only included a hair style and coloring, but also sophisticated makeup and cloth-ing.

“If it wasn’t for IIC I probably wouldn’t ever have had this oppor-tunity; I wouldn’t even have known where to start,” Bruno explained of her win, adding, “Not only did they give us training but they helped us fill out the forms to submit. It was all thanks to the school and the

Gugliotti family.”But Bruno has something else to

thank the family for. She is grad-uating alongside her classmates this Sunday at the AquaTurf in

Southington, at an ornate cer-emony to feature a fashion

show and over 500 people in attendance.

Post graduation, Bruno will begin working at the Gugliotti’s Salon in Rocky Hill.

“It’s going to be awesome,” she said.

“They definitely are a great family to work for and

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Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or [email protected].

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Crossroads program offers safe, fun after-school activities

At an age when potentially unsafe activities can present themselves after school lets out mid-afternoon, seventh and eighth-graders in Wethersfield have a choice to engage in some fun alternatives this fall.

How about yoga, hiking local trails, filming a televi-sion show, cooking with friends, or learning some gutsy self defense moves?

These are just a few of the enrichment activities students enrolled in the Crossroads program are doing in courses that began early October and run until late November.

Sponsored by the town’s Youth and Social Services and Parks and Recreation Departments, in collabora-tion with the Keane Foundation and the Capital Area Substance Abuse Council, Crossroads lets kids explore

leisure time fun in a safe environment.“Certainly from a general perspective, having after

school programming opportunities to extend the day for kids is very important; it lends itself into what we offer at the high school level,” Superintendent of Schools Michael Emmett said of the program.

“Lights/Camera/Action” is an avenue to become a reporter, filmmaker and director in just six weeks. Students will learn how to shoot with a camcorder, con-duct interviews, produce videos, and edit using iMovie software. TV personality Len Bestoff from Channel 3 is one of three instructors.

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See CROSSROADS, Page 10With Thanksgiving fast

approaching, students learned about a Ghanaian custom that stems from the same concept — gratitude for the autumn harvest.

“Bawa comes from the northern part of Ghana, where I’m from,” Saaka explained. “We prepare a big meal and after the meal we dance. It’s our way of thanking God for the harvest.”

WCAC events range from sto-rytelling to poetry — music and dance, to theater.

This week at Silas Deane Middle School, students expe-rienced “Rachel’s Impact” — a challenge inspiring them to replace bullying and negativity with acts of

respect, kindness and compassion. The event was based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the 1999 Columbine shootings.

The WCAC, which is com-prised of parent volunteers, has been working with Wethersfield schools since 1960, to bring live artistic performances to children.

This spring, they are exploring the possibility of a yo-yo act com-ing to schools.

“We have free range to choose anything we want,” Lemos added. “We’re just art for art’s sake.”

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or [email protected].

Program aims to expose students to the arts, expand cultural horizonsContinued from Page 1

Erica Schmitt | StaffIddi Saaka performs for Highcrest Elementary students Wednesday.

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS WITH DR. BJ SMITH: Dr. BJ Smith returns to the Wethersfield Library to lead the second discussion in the “Truth — In the Eye of the Beholder” series. Join us Monday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. for a discussion of “Life of Pi,” Yann Martel’s 2002 Man Booker Award winning novel. Pos-sessing encyclopedia-like intelligence, unusual zookeeper’s son Pi Patel sets sail for America, but when the ship sinks, he escapes on a life boat and is lost at sea with a dwindling number of animals until only he and a hungry Bengal tiger remain. Smith will lead a discussion of Ian McEwan’s “Atone-ment” Monday, Nov. 26. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. Copies of the books will be available for check-out at Wethersfield Library approximately one month before the discussion date. All discussions are held at the library. These programs are free but registra-tion is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for further information. You may also email registrations to [email protected].

RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRIT-ING: The library will offer a job support program Thursday, Oct. 25. at 6:30 p.m. titled Resume and Cover Letter Workshop. Join us for a two-hour seminar about crafting the perfect resume and cover letter. Business professional Jeff Thierfeld leads this workshop and will demonstrate how to develop a polished resume, which focuses directly on capturing the at-tention of target employers. Teams will share experiences and draft custom/tailored resumes and cover letters that showcase specific talents and proficiencies. This instructional event offers great opportunities to any job seeker: college graduates seeking full time work, adults looking for new job within their field, career changers, or anyone seeking part-time or temporary employment opportunities. Presenter Jeff Thierfeld, has led similar work-shops for Middletown Adult Education, the Portland Economic Development Commission, the Jewish Community Center in Bloomfield, and the Russell

Library in Middletown. Funding for this program has been provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. Register in person at the library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 OR email registrations to [email protected].

ZOMBIFICATION WORKSHOP FOR TEENS: Teens! Join us at the library for a zombification workshop Monday, Oct. 29, from 3 to 4 p.m. Using stage makeup and some very ordinary household items, we will show you how to transform yourselves into zombies! Each participant will get their own makeup for hands-on practice creating burns, wounds, scabs, bruises and more. Come and have some gory fun! Caroline Wilcox, professional face painter, will be on hand to share her “zombification” techniques. You will leave gruesomely transformed! Registration is required. This program is for teens only. Register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to [email protected].

OCTOBER COMPUTER CLASSES: The library will offer a computer classes Monday, October 29. “So You Want to Buy a Tablet Computer?” is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Kindle Fire or iPad? Nook or Google? Let us explain the pros and cons of the many choices available to you. These classes are conducted in a lecture format. Registration is suggested. Register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to [email protected].

FRIENDS OF THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library will hold their fall book sale Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Library. Book sale hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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inside Wethersfield Fire and Police Departments, taught by the town’s real firefighters and police officers.

Looking for a more relaxed time? Try the “Yoga/Meditation” class and

learn how to stretch, focus, lessen stress and tone muscles all at once. This is a great self-esteem booster and good for mind, body and soul.

For a more strenuous workout, try “Strength Fitness and Boxing” or

“Fall Hiking.” Then there’s “Cooking for Guys and Girls” — one of the more popular courses.

Students meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

at the Silas Deane Middle School. Students from Corpus Christi School in grades 7 and 8 are also welcome to sign up.

Registration information and course descriptions can be found in the fall Parks and Recreation Brochure, available at wethersfieldct.

com or at Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Hwy. For more information, call Pat Meskill at Social and Youth Services, (860) 721-2977.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or [email protected].

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Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Choose from a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books, music CDs, audio books and more. All proceeds from the book sale support the work of the library.

“LET’S TALK MURDER” MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP: Marge Ruschau returns to the library to lead “Let’s Talk Murder.” Join us Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. for a discussion of “A Bad Day for Sorry” by Sophie Littlefield. An abuse survivor who helps battered women escape from their abusive husbands, Stella Hardesty assists a woman whose ne’er-do-well husband has run off with their 2-year-old, a situation for which Stella must risk her own life to recover the boy. “House of Silk” by Anthony Horowitz will be discussed Dec. 6. Ruschau is a librarian and former newspaper journalist who loves mysteries and is the facilitator of several mystery discussion groups in Connecticut. Copies of the books will be available for check-out at the library approximately one month before the discussion date. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. at the library. The book discussions are free but registration is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for further information or email registrations to [email protected].

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Nov. 10 for a 1:30 p.m.

showing of Irving Rapper’s 1942 film “Now, Voyager” starring Bette Davis and Paul Henreid. Davis earned her sixth Best Actress nomination for her portrayal of Charlotte Vale, a woman who defies her domineering mother to discover love, heartbreak and eventual contentment. The Dec. 8 film is “The Shop around the Corner” starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan. Second Saturday cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Wethers-field Library. For information call the Library at (860) 257-2811.

PEZ DISPENSERS AND ACCESSORIES ON DISPLAY AT LIBRARY: Pez dispens-ers and accessories from the collection of Wethersfield residents A.J. and Carolyn Farrlley are on display in the Li-brary display case through November. The extensive collection includes Pez dispensers in all shapes and sizes, T-shirts, watches, Christmas ornaments and more.

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The different types The potential risk of each different form of cholesterol isstill debated. HDL is known as “Good” cholesterol, but anelevated HDL does not necessarily protect against heart disease, especially ifone has a family history. It is presently believed higher HDL levels may reduceone’s risk of heart disease.

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“MOVING FORWARD GROUP: Trying to move on with your life after divorce, or relationship breakup.There is a “Moving Forward” group at First Congregational Church 355 Main St., Cromwell, that will meet Friday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Come down and find out what others are doing to move on. For more infor-mation, call Mark at (860) 517-6688.

LANTERN LIGHT TOURS: Join us and enjoy the captivating and powerful tales of Captain Thomas Newson, bonnet maker Maria Francis, shipwrecked crewman Archibald Robbins and many more at this year’s Lantern Light Tours. Listen to their enchanting and sometimes terrifying tales about life in Wethersfield during times past and view through their stories how Wethers-field has been transformed. Friday evenings, Oct. 19: 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50 and 8:10 Saturday evenings, Oct. 20: 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50 and 8:10. Tickets are first come, first serve. Adults $15, Children $7. Not recommended for children under 7. To purchase tickets for the Lantern Light Tours, please visit us at the Old Academy, 150 Main Street Tuesday

through Friday, 10am -4pm or you may purchase tickets online at www.wethhist.org. Tours fill up fast so make sure you come in or order online soon! **Supported in part by the Robert Allen Keeney Memorial Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the Greater Hartford Art Council’s United Art Campaign and United Way Com-munity Campaign and ShopRite of East Hartford & Manchester.**

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through a relationship breakup? Already divorced? In the process, or thinking about getting a divorce? There is a “Divorce Support Group” to help you get through this major life altering event, with very caring,sensitive people who have been where you are. This group meets at First Church of Christ, 250 Main St. Wethersfield, every Friday night from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

SINGERS WANTED! The First Church of Christ in Wethersfield has announced its season schedule and is inviting expe-rienced singers to join for the concert series. The Cantata Singers rehearse Thursdays from 8:15 to 9:45 p.m. This group joins the First Church Choir which rehearses earlier the same night. Con-certs are set for Sundays, Dec. 9, Feb. 24, and Good Friday, March 29. The choral works of Bach, Handel and other classical composers will be featured. The December and March concerts are accompanied by orchestra. For more information, contact David Spicer at (860) 529-1575, ext. 209.

REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR THE LEARNING CIRCLE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for The Learning Circle Preschool Program for the 2012-2013 school year. The TLC Preschool Program is a state licensed program designed to foster individual growth in all areas of development with empha-sis on school readiness skills. Parental involvement, community outreach and family activities are included. Three-year-olds meet two mornings a week and 4-year-olds meet either three or four afternoons a week. For further information, refer to the Parks and Recreation brochure or call the Community Center at (860) 721-2950 or (860) 721-2957.

CAR SHOW: A car show to benefit the Wethersfield Police Explorers will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. (Rain date Oct. 28) at Cover

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Park, State Street, near the DMV. Show cars, $10. All years welcome. Specta-tors free. For information, contact Jim at (860) 563-5760.

NEWINGTON/WETHERSFIELD GENER-AL FEDERATION OF WOMAN’S CLUBS MEETING: The Newington/Wethersfield General Federation of Woman’s Clubs will be holding its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St. For infor-mation contact (860) 563-6923.

WETHERSFIELD ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS FALL SCHEDULE: Wethersfield Academy for the Arts announces its Fall 2012 schedule of Atelier Classes and StudioArts Workshops. At the Academy, the skills and ideas from the classi-cal world of the Italian Renaissance and today’s professional artists are passed on to serious students and art enthusiasts. The Atelier Program will include Drawing & Painting the Portrait, Introduction to Atelier, will be taught by Sandra Wakeen. Atelier Basic Drawing is where the principals of composition, perspective, light and shade, etc. will be taught by Doug Gillette. There will also be a Atelier Teen Portfolio Development taught by Jack Montmeat. All classes are six-week sessions. The very popular Youth Program continues with Nick Frasco and is available twice a week. The workshops this fall are Still Life and the Business of Art by Qiang Huang Oct. 24-26; and The Figure in Pastels by Margaret Dyer, Nov. 1-3. For more details, visit wethersfieldarts.org For a brochure: (860) 436-9857 or [email protected].

YANKEE POT ROAST DINNER: A Yankee Pot Roast Dinner will be held Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Wethersfield United Methodist Church, 150 Prospect St. There will be continuous seating from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets: adult/$12; child (under 10), $6. For reservations call (860) 635-4031 or (860) 529-2025.

FAMILY FRIENDLY HAUNTED HOUSE: This year’s Haunted Habitat theme is Science Gone Wild. This annual haunted house, held at the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center, 156 Prospect St., Wethersfield, provides spooky and educational fun for children of all ages. Come see what the scientists have in store for you! The haunted house will be open Friday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. Ad-mission is still only $4 per person and games cost 50 cents each. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Eleanor Buck

Wolf Nature Center which supports adult lectures, children’s education programs, summer camp financial aid, and scholarships and provides needed supplies and other support to the Nature Center. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, contact the Nature Center at (860) 529-3075 or [email protected]. Visit the website, www.friendsofebwna-turecenter.org, or connect with us on Facebook.The Friends is a nonprofit group that helps to provide supplies, equipment, veterinary care, and program support to the Nature Center. The Friends also provide financial assistance for children attending the Nature Center’s summer camp and scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing studies in the natural, environmental, or ecological sciences. Visit www.friendsofebwnaturecenter.org for more information.The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center in Wethers-field’s Mill Woods Park is an ecology education and community center devoted to helping central Connecticut residents explore and understand the natural world. Contact 860-529-3075 or [email protected] for more information.

COMSTOCK, FERRE & CO. FALL CLASS SCHEDULE: All classes are held on Sundays at Comstock, Ferre & Co., 263 Main St. Unless otherwise noted, class-es are free of charge. We request that anyone planning to attend register in advance by calling at (860) 571-6590 or emailing us at [email protected] and providing your name and con-tact information. Nov. 4, 2 p.m. Donna Denert, R.N., certified practitioner in clinical aromatherapy, will discuss the different ways to use essential oils, the safety of various products, and how to maintain and promote health through the use of essential oils. Nov. 11, 2 p.m. Come see the film,”The New Farmer’s Voice” and meet the producer and film-maker as well as some of the young farmers featured in this film by Sean and Beverly Corvino. Also to be shown is “Growing Together Voices,” a short film about community gardening in school. A discussion of these topics will follow. Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Linda Olson, Advanced Master Gardener and owner of SkyDancing Garden Design, will talk about the “how-tos” of planning a Moon Garden (white garden in our less than tropical climate). She will review the basics of gardening, review several types of plans (including containers) and provide some plant recommenda-tions. In addition, she will briefly talk about winter interest in these types of gardens.

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