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Crafted from the finest local ingredients since 1885 1406 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 860-289-6468 [email protected] website: ehgazette.com Peppers JAMAICAN BAKERY THRIVES, SURVIVES NESAC marks OK’s 25 years EHHS Peppers Jamaican Bakery East Hartford High School and Jerk center is celebrating (EHHS) has been re-accredited 25 years in business with their by the New England delicious authentic Jamaican Association of Schools and cuisine. Colleges (NEASC) according to With locations in East Anne Marie Mancini, Assistant Hartford and Bloomfield, they Superintendent of Schools. are known througout the region The high school completed for their first-class catering and NECAS's decennial evaluation takeout services. in February. "It recently Owners George and Opal received confirmation of its Scott - along with their employ- successful outcome along with ees - work tirelessly to promote feedback and next steps," noted their brand. Mancini in a press release. George Scott worked in his Howver the organization, family restaurant business for when contacted, did not several years before opening divulge any details of what the his first restaurant in East high school's overall grade was or what the recommended Hartford in 1996. PHOTO BY LAWRENCE JAGGON With strong support from IN FRONT of Peppers Jamaican Bakery, 603 Burnside Avenue offering a cool drink on a hot day is the bakery’s "next steps" are. his Wife, Opal, they were able manager with owners George and Opal Scott, at right. The longest-serving regional to convert a former church accrediting association in New building into a profitable suc- England, NEASC oversees the cessful entity. With expert Lunch ladies to make $15 an hour accreditation of more than planning and significant risk 2,000 schools in six states. The ers in other areas of the indus- working on the EHPS account the team expanded into East Hartford schools have release of its accreditation try to consider a career in currently earn at or just above Bloomfield by purchasing what boosted the minimum wage for reports is up to school admin- school foodservice, as well as the current minimum wage of was Scott's Jamaican Bakery, all foodservice workers to $15 istrators. retaining valued employees $12 per hour. EHPS and re-naming it 'Peppers'. an hour, effective July 1. Mancini's announcement did who have built relationships Sodexo is also increasing wages Peppers became the first Connecticut’s minimum wage not mention the accreditation with our staff and students and for all hourly employees that Jamaican bakery in East will increase to $13 per hour details, only that NEASC's web- have become an invaluable part currently earn above the new Hartford and successfully August 1 and will incremental- site declares it “serves the pub- of our school communities. We base rate of $15/hr. as well. endured the pandemic to ly go to $15 per hour in 2023. lic and the educational commu- appreciate the flexibility and “Connecticut has become a proudly say it has now been The school system's Chief nity by (1) establishing and endurance our foodservice leader in the movement to operating for a quarter century. Operations Officer Benjamin maintaining high standards of staff has shown throughout the increase minimum wages, and The second Peppers location Whittaker explained several educational excellence and (2) pandemic, and we realize how our commitment to exceed in Bloomfield is also the reasons for the decision to utilizing accreditation process- “essential” this portion of our statutory rates will increase longest operating Jamaica bak- accelerate the phase-in of new es, which focus on self-improve- workforce really is.” the quality of life for those who ery and restaurant, and one of minimum wage requirements. ment through effective peer Fourty three percent of the serve our students,” stated the oldest tenants, in the “EHPS and Sodexo hope to review. Schools and colleges town's food service contractor, Nathan Quesnel, EHPS famous Copaco shopping cen- improve recruitment efforts by which voluntarily demonstrate incentivizing foodservice work- Sodexo’s, hourly employees Superintendent of Schools. See PEPPERS THRIVES, pg. 6 See EHHS REACCREDITED, pg. 6

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PUBLISHED BY ACORN MEDIA SERVICES LLC Founded October, 1885 by Henry Bidwell Hale William A. Doak, editor  [email protected] 1406 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 www.EHGazette.com  John Karas, [email protected]  Corinne Horan-Action! Office: 860-289-6468 O Fax: 888-809-3026 ‘Devoted to Local Interests’ Advertising: [email protected] OOPPIINNIIOONNSS -- LLEETTTTEERRSS -- SSPPEEAAKKIINNGG OOUUTT!! Health hazard of state’s new cannabis indulgence a danger to public To the Editor: But should we all be? I sug- their age, they are still your ty to schools. It treats juvenile ties will get three percent of the Today, June 23, 2021, there gest 'no' as we review the April children. Believe it or not, they use of pot the same as juvenile retail sales action. is news aplenty. 9, 2021 article by Susan R. look to their elders for advice. use of alcohol. I am concerned about Within the past 24 hours, Bailey, MD immediate past "The science about the bene- And of course it falls upon cannabis use by young people, headlines read Lamont signs president of the American fits of cannabis is limited, while the already-broad shoulders of as well as by pregnant or Connecticut’s marijuana legal- Medical Association. the available evidence demon- our law enfocement agencies to breastfeeding women. If we are ization law , wherein posses- She notes there are many strates that legalizing the adult enforce the 300-page-long cita- concerned about public health, sion of the drug becomes legal health questions surrounding use of cannabis poses a threat tions of statutory cross-refer- and our state supports all the on July 1, 2021 and the com- cannabis use and public health. to public health. Our AMA does ences and state-imposed regula- public health messaging on the mercial sale of the drug will be "The National Academies of not support legalization of tions. deleterious health effects of allowed in 2022. As such, Sciences, Engineering and cannabis for adult use until What of local zoning? If smoking, smoking cannabis is Connecticut becomes the 19th Medicine maintains that the additional scientific research someone wishes to open a still smoking, right? state to legalize recreational medicinal benefits of cannabis has been completed to fully retail cannabis outlet next door Connecticut joined 35 states marijuana. are largely unknown, and that document the public health, to rectify the social injustice permiting patients to use Further, Connecticut’s law its use is associated with lower medical and economic conse- and inequality determined to cannabis for a wide variety of allows adults 21 and older to birth weight, an increased num- quences of its use." be historically present in your “qualifying medical conditions.” possess up to 1.5 ounces on ber of car accidents and other Note also that the new law census tract by the social equi- It is the AMA’s position that sci- their person and 5 ounces in risks. The U.S. Surgeon General championed by our town's ty council, will local East entifically valid and well-con- their home or locked car. And has also issued warnings about Democratic State Hartford zoning rules and regu- trolled clinical trials, conducted there is good news for those health risks tied to cannabis Representative Jason Rojas lations hold any sway? under federal investigational previously convicted of pos- use." makes it illegal to provide pot As this is a state permitted new drug applications, are nec- sessing up to 4 ouches of mari- The following is a portion of to anyone under age 18, process, local enforcement, reg- essary to assess the safety and juana as their criminal records her message. Everyone may not requires a large warning on ulatory power of our town's effectiveness of all new drugs. will be erased. agree with her opion, but they every advertisement that smok- health and safety laws is The same goes for cannabis So is this a good or bad law should consider it before ing pot may cause health side unknown. All that seems to be products. Said Dr. Bailey: "As for our State. Well, obviously embracing the regular use of effects, and bans retail pot clear in this is that the state physicians, we rely on clinical those who have been smoking pot. Especially if they are rais- sales establishments from stands to reap a multitude of experience, combined with evi- pot illegally are thrilled. ing children. Regardless of being located in close proximi- new fees, and local municipali- dence from clinical trials and biomedical research, to guide us during the diagnostic and Republican party is lost and wandering in the wilderness treatment process. Cannabis To the Editor: Republicans have lost their defending them is the latest. torted, slanted, propoganda should be no different." Letter writer George way. They have become anti- Our brave congresspersons lies out there. When defending Other news of the day: Demetrion (Gazette, June 17, this and anti-that. Their party were shown cowering on the Tucker Carlson, Fox News had "Supreme Court Rules for High 2021) is correct in his assertion doesn't bother running on an floor, frightened out of their to come out and say Tucker School Cheerleader Brandi that what is out there known as issues platform, just vilifying minds on January 6, 2021. In was not news, he was merely Levy in Free-Speech Case Over the Republican Party is today the opposition. What happened the nation's Capitol Building, of "entertainment". That goes for Snapchat Post". The Supreme merely the Trump party. to being pro-American? It start- all places, the bastion of our the entire network. Court extended its protection When I moved to the city at ed when they allowed the Tea national government. Then we As Bill Clinton turned of student speech to social age 18, I went to work for the Party to take over, then they have Republicans voting to around the economy with his media on Wednesday, by an 8-1 rest of my career in an office of doubled-down on dissent when restrict voting rights only so budget, with his creation of 25 ruling that a Pennsylvania conservatives. The senior part- the black President was that they can knock thousands million jobs, with his high stock school district overstepped its ner had once been a state sen- installed in 2009. Now it seems of minority voters of the rolls? market, budget surpluses so authority by punishing a high- ator, and the rest of the office Republicans have been backed I met for lunch back in 2016 President Joe Biden will now school cheerleader who used a were all like gentlemen who into a corner. The only way a group of my old co-workers make this country respected, vulgar word on Snapchat when merely wanted low taxes and they can try and push in their and when the conversation ethical, and truly 'great' once she didn’t make the varsity small government. They dis- anti-liberal, anti-Democrat and strayed to the upcoming elec- again. cheerleading team. played NONE of today's anti-Federalism stance is to tion between Hillary and P.S.: Hey George, see you at “F— school f— f— Republican form, of trying to stand by in silence as white Trump. They were going to the next Antifa meeting. Maybe cheer f— everything,” the 14- defy the other party with blind supremecists, Proud Boys, Oath write in Kasich. They saw and we can do lunch. year-old, frustrated at the opposition, anger, hatred, Keepers, Bugaloo boys take knew what Trump was. Pam Bergren prospect of another year on the racism such as we now witness. over. Voting against giving the Fox News can be credited East Hartford junior varsity team, wrote on It seems to me that today's Capitol Police medals for for a great deal of these dis- her cellphone, posting a photo of herself and a friend extend- ing middle fingers” Good to see The Gazette welcomes signed letters on subjects of interest to our readers. Remember to our courts are hard at work. also provide a daytime phone number. Mail to: The Gazette, 1406 Main St., EH, CT 06108 Susan Kniep East Hartford 4THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021 THE GAZETTE DINING & ENTERTAINMENT First Congressional Art Awards presented THIRD ANNIVERSARY Congressman John B. was selected as the winner. Her "Congratulations to Lynn for Larson announced the winner artwork, entitled "Unnatural winning this year's of his First Congressional Change" depicts the emotional Congressional Art Competition, District Art Competition. Open roller-coaster our nation has and thank you to all of our par- to high school students, some endured in the year following ticipants for submitting such 44 students participated this the death of George Floyd at incredible work," said Larson. year. Lynn Blot of Hartford, a the hands of police in The judges also gave out the student at Wethersfield High, Milwaulkee, Wisconsin. following awards: Juror's Choice Award - # 4 Catherine Adamczyk / Hold Tight; Social Justice Award - # 36 Autumn Sankofa / I Can't Breathe; and Mixed Media Award - # 5 Nick Loban / Retribution. Honorable Mentions went to Alexa Caron / Indecisive, Eileen Chen / Birthday, Grace O'Rourke / Daydream Believer, Matthew Rostkowski / Fenced In World and Kate Anziel / PERFECT POUNDCAKES ON BURNSIDE marked its third year in business Beauty Within. The with a celebratory party featuring music, free strawberry shortcakes and Congressional Art Competition raffles. 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The stew is especially thus become members in the ty and staff, students and par- ried goat, escovitch fish - all and the late Valerie Anderson, popular, so get there early. And association.” The assistant ents. In November 2018, they meals come with choice of worked hand-in-hand to turn take home a hot, tasty meal of superintendent noted EHHS’ hosted a small team of visitors white rice, rice and kidney the East Hartford location into Jamaican cuisine tonight. decennial accreditation process for a two-day Collaborative beans (rice and peas) plain- the success it is today. George The East Hartford bakery "was long and rigorous" with Conference to review findings. tains or steamed veggies. and Opal appreciate the sup- location is 603 Burnside planning begun in 2016. After receiving written feed- Peppers now has expanded port of their many loyal cus- Avenue (860-282-0444), and the NEASC’s Standards for back, EHHS developed and to become a provider of choice tomers, their staff and the bakery/restaurant in the Accreditation required the high implemented a School Growth for many small and large many suppliers who stood by Copaco Shopping center is 277 school to "participate in a self Plan to address three priority events. They cater, bringing a them during the COVID-19 pan- Cottage Grove Road (Route reflection process which areas for growth. satisfying variety of hot and demic. The Scotts invite the 218), Bloomfield. 860-726-1006. EAST HARTFORD OBITUARIES Eric Michael Johansen, 47 Santo J. Alleano Jr., veteran Eric Michael Johansen, 47, researching and investigating would break. Eric reminded Santo J. Alleano, Jr., 79, of and family, hunting with his of East Hartford, devoted hus- some of the most random and some of a bull in a shop East Hartford, loving husband brother-in-law and friends, and band of 16 years of Becky useless topics. He believed that in that way. His specialties of 57 years of Virginia “Ginny” was an avid fan of the New (Currey) Johansen and loving the current state of affairs is included killing bugs, reaching (Marques) Alleano, passed York Yankees and Giants. Daddy of Lily Parker Johansen, obnoxious; attempted destruc- all the tall things, and putting away peacefully surrounded by Along with his beloved wife passed away unex- tion of democracy is things away in the most ran- his caring family on Tuesday, Ginny, Santo is survived by his pectedly from a dumb while vaccines, dom places. Eric danced with June 22, 2021 at St. Francis two devoted daughters, Lisa major heart disease access to clean water Lily’s dance studio, GHDA. He Hospital in Hartford. Born in Bell and her husband Raymond at his home on resources, world-wide participated in the Hartford on January 6, 1942, a of Hebron, Karen Alleano of Sunday, June 20, humanitarian efforts, father/daughter number in the son of the late Santo Sr. and Cromwell; and two adored 2021. Eric, also ranked voting, and biannual shows, as well as in Lucy (Buccheri) grandchildren, Jack known as “E”, “Big court packing are the men’s group. Eric did not Alleano, he had been Bell and Addison Bell E”, “E-Dub”, or “E- excellent ideas. Eric excel at dance, but he put him- a lifelong resident of both of Hebron. He Rock”, was born in understood that peo- self out there and gave it his all. East Hartford. Santo also leaves a sister, Hartford on ple, their ideas, and His family loved every second was a graduate of Ann Marie Plaksa of November 28, 1973, opinions are meant to of watching him perform on Hartford Regional East Hartford; two the son of Norman change, and that stage. He enjoyed the past 18 Technical School, brothers, Robert D. and Linda J. change can come years with the family’s three- Class of 1959 and Alleano and his wife (Kvadus) Johansen, Eric Johansen through knowledge legged cat, Jasper; and the was a proud U.S. Margaret of East and had been a life- and self-education. daily walks will be missed by Army veteran of the Hartford, Angelo long resident of East Hartford. Eric loved to golf. Like 99% his six year old rescue dog, Vietnam War. Alleano and his wife Eric was a graduate of East of golfers, the course was not Redd. Santo retired as Joann of South Hartford High School, Class of often good to him. The superi- Along with his beloved wife an East Hartford fire- Windsor; a special 1991, and earned his or rounds were celebrated to Becky, daughter Lily, and his fighter after 32 years Santo Alleano, Jr. brother-in-law, Richard Associates Degree from their fullest. He liked to watch parents, all of East Hartford, of dedicated service. Marques and his wife Manchester Community golf on TV, which is about as Eric is survived by two sisters, He was instrumental in helping Sandra of East Hartford; a spe- College in 1999. Eric worked in exciting as watching paint dry. Amy Johansen and Heidi form the EMS program and cial sister-in-law, Dolores Quick manufacturing operations with His favorite sport teams were Givens both of East Hartford; served ex-officio to the EMS and her husband Ed of Empire Industries in the NY Giants, Boston Red Sox, his father-in-law and mother-in- Commission for many years. He Glastonbury; a cherished friend Manchester for almost 30 and Boston Bruins; he espe- law, Donald and Melody Currey was a past president of who was like a son, Steven years, although the last 18 cially enjoyed the never-ending of East Hartford; two brothers- Firefighter Local #1548 for 19 Tuller of East Hartford; many months he was stationed in a Stanley Cup playoffs. Eric in-law, Jeff Currey of East years, vice president of the CT nieces, nephews, and dear makeshift office in his base- would never pass up the oppor- Hartford, Matt Currey and his Uniformed Firefighters friends. Funeral service will be ment. He enjoyed working at tunity to attend a live music wife Danielle of East Hartford; Association for 15 years. He Saturday (June 26, 2021) with a Empire with all of his co-work- festival. He had a love for good many aunts, uncles, cousins, worked for over 20 years for Mass of Christian Burial cele- ers, and he missed being physi- music, and for not-so-good nieces, nephews, co-workers, Terragna Concrete, for S & S brated at 10 am at St. Rose cally together with them. music at times – particularly and dear friends. Caterers and at the Marco Polo Church of North American Eric was highly intelligent, while doing yard work, much Eric’s family will receive rel- Restaurant for ten years. Martyrs Parish, 33 Church St. and his brain processed infor- to the delight of his neighbors. atives and friends on Tuesday Santo was the longest active with entombment with military mation in an impressive way. Eric’s smile was infectious, (June 29, 2021) from 3 to 6 member of the Volunteer Hose honors to follow at St. Mary’s However, his mouth could his snoring was infamous, and p.m. at D’Esopo East Hartford Company #3 where he enjoyed Cemetery Mausoleum. Santo’s sometimes find difficulties his love for Becky and Lily was Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter St. cooking his famous hot peppers family will receive relatives and explaining his genius. From immeasurable; his sole purpose A service celebrating of Eric’s and sausage and pepper friends on Friday (June 25, time-to-time, he could be was to make them happy. He Life will follow at 6 p.m. at the grinders Thursday evenings. He 2021) from 3– 7 pm at the moody and mopey, but his gen- was successful in his goals vir- funeral home chapel. Private was also a member of the D’Esopo East Hartford erosity and willingness to push tually each and every day. Eric burial will be at the conven- Hartford Elks Club and EH Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter through went unmatched. He had a love/hate relationship ience of the family. In lieu of Elks Lodge #2063, as well as a Street, East Hartford. In lieu of approached everything in life with DIY projects, and would flowers, please let your loved member of the Knights of flowers, memorial contribu- with an analytical eye, and he devote hours each week trying ones know how much they Columbus-Rev. J.C. 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EAST HARTFORD'S SOUNDS OF SUMMER weekly outdoor free admission to the galleries during this time. The CHS's rock). Take a breezy trolley ride. Bring your lawn chair and concerts start tonight, JUNE 24 AT 6 P.M. at the ampithe- partnership with Hartford Food System's Mobile Market pack a picnic basket of your favorite goodies (bring-your- ater at Great River Park with the ever-popular local band, will also continue, with Mobile Market's presence onsite own beer and wine is allowed) for relaxing while listening to Shaded Soul. Enjoy the vocal and musical harmonies of this during Picnic and Play from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. Families will the music. Admission prices are $10 for any age & half off laid-back, polished band. Bring a picnic basket for what be able to purchase nutritious food and support access to for Museum Members. Become a new Museum Member looks to be perfect weather by the river. It gets breezy in the affordable and high-quality produce. and receive 18 months of Membership for the price of 12 evenings by the water so bring a sweater and a blanket. Free First Saturday: Admission to museum galleries (not the months. For prices on membership visit www.ct-trolley.org The Sounds of Summer performances continue every Library & Waterman Research Center) continue to be free or call the Museum at 860-627-6540. FMI www.ct- Thursday through August 5. There is no concert on July 1, on the first Saturday of each month. The CHS will also con- trolley.org or call 860-627-6540. The CT Trolley Museum is and rain cancels. tinue to offer free family Grab and Go Bags, history-inspired located at 58 North Road (Rt. 140) and is 15 minutes north The full Sounds of Summer 2021 schedule: activity bags with all necessary materials for a related craft. of Hartford and 15 minutes south of Springfield. July 8 - Larry Stevens (Pop/Rock and Classic Rock) There will also be a designated areas in the Museum for *** July 15 - Soul Sound Revue (9 piece Motown Revue) families to complete the activity on-site if they choose. THIS FOURTH OF JULY, drive down to Stonington for the July 22 - Dually Noted (Rock-n-Roll classics) Coffee hours are presented the first Friday of the month, 2 annual Independence Day Parade, The parade will begin at July 29 - Sound Pipers (Reggae Fusion) to 3 p.m., and feature a variety of topics. Free for members; 11:30 a.m. at the southwest corner of Wadawanuck Square August 5 - The Score (Classic Party Rock) $5 non-members. in the Stonington Borough. Folks are invited to join the Parking is nearby. For updates on weather conditions check *** informal parade as it processes to Cannon Square and then www.easthartfordct.gov before you go. TRIPS - ST. EDMUND CAMPION SOCIAL CLUB is happy to be back to Wadawanuck Square. Ann-Marie Houle, a local *** on the road again. Day and multi-day trips planned starting teacher and Stonington native, and Tom McCoy, the former The East Hartford Historical Society opens the HUGUENOT October 14 with “A Salute to American Bandstand” at the Borough crossing guard, will serve as the Grand Marshalls HOUSE MUSEUM every Sunday in July and August from 1 to log cabin. $98 per person. Oct. 26-28, trip to Atlantic City, of the parade. After the parade, the Declaration of 4 p.m. at Martin Park. The 1761 Makens Bemont House, overnights at Ceasars, price based on room occupancy. Independence will be read aloud. As is a local tradition, also known as the Huguenot House, is restored to its origi- Lancaster, PA November 16-28, priced according to room attendees will then cast a pox on King George after the nal 18th century appearance with period furnish- reading. ings. Also there is the 1821 Goodwin Schoolhouse The July Fourth Parade and celebration is spon- and the 1850 Burnham Blacksmith Shop at 307 sored by the Stonington Historical Society, which Burnside Avenue just before the Short Reach, owns and operates the Captain Nathaniel B. Tours of the historic Huguenot House are free, Palmer House, the Lighthouse Museum. and the donations appreciated. FMI call 860-528-0716 or Woolworth Research Library, as well as maintain- go to www.hseh.org ing its collection of objects and documents and *** offering many educational programs. For a calen- The CT Historical Society (CHS) has a full lineup of dar of summer programs, visit Summer programming, in person and online. stoningtonhistory.org. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: *** All summer concerts showcase the work of the CT ST. MARY'S BINGO INVITATION TO CRAFTERS - BOLTON CHURCH Cultural Heritage Arts Program, the state's official FAIR - St. George's Episcopal Church is inviting folk and traditional arts initiative. Concerts will be crafters to rent a booth at the church's 45th on the lawn of the CHS. Artists and dates are: IS BACK OPEN!!! Annual Craft and Harvest Fair. The event will be 7/15 - Jason Roseman & The Tropical Gems held on Saturday, September 25 from 9 AM to 3 (Trinidad steelpan) Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays PM on the church lawn at 1150 Boston Turnpike, 8/19 - The Undaunted Professor Harp Route 44, Bolton. Register by Sept. 1. FMI email (Delta blues) beginning Thursday, June 3 [email protected] or call 860.643.9203. 9/11 - The Vox Hunters, with Jerry Bryant 30 MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, EAST HARTFORD *** (New England maritime & sea chanteys) THE SUBMARINE FORCE MUSEUM, home to the Grounds are open for seating and picnicking start- USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571), it is located at One ing at 5 p.m., and concerts are 6 to 7 p.m. Visitors Thursdays and Fridays: Doors Open Crystal Lake Road, Groton. Board the world's first are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and nuclear-powered submarine, learn the history of food; a food truck will also be available. at 5 PM; game begins at 7 PM the Submarine Force with augmented reality and chs.org/concerts. exhibits. Admission and parking are free. Open Tour "Freedom Journey 1965: Photographs of the Saturdays: Doors Open at 4 PM, Wednesday through Monday, 9 am to 5 pm. FMI Selma to Montgomery March" by Stephen launch your torpedo vision to ussnautilus.org. Somerstein (on exhibition Jan 28 - Aug 28) and Games begin at 6:30 PM *** Connecticut Freedom Workers: Remembering the OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets via Zoom on Civil Rights Movement (on exhibition Jan 28 - Oct NOTE: KITCHEN REMAINS CLOSED BUT Mondays and Wednesdays. The Monday meeting 16) through the end of August. Three tours offered SNACK ROOM WILL BE OPEN! at 1 p.m. is via telephone. The Wednesday, 10 per week: Tuesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m., and a.m. meeting is via Zoom. Call Marie 860-872- Saturdays at 11 a.m. Tours free with admission. ***NOTE: Masks are still required*** 0426 FMI. Monthly family exhibit tour of "Making *** Connecticut", the Museum's permanent exhibi- Questions? Call 860-921-2881 For MEALS ON WHEELS: Call 860-528-2273. tion will be on the third Saturday of every month at *** 10 a.m. Tours last 30 minutes and will be followed INTERVAL HOUSE provides a variety of services for by an optional hands-on activity. Free with muse- victims of domestic violence, iadvocacy, adult and um admission. Tours limited to 15 people. child support, info on legal rights. 860-527- Advanced registration: chs.org/guidedtours. occupancy. Second trip to Caesars in Atlantic City, Feb 22- 0550. Picnic and Play is a new program and will be held every 24 price based on room occupancy. Cleanliness and safety *** Thursday thru August 26 from noon - 5 p.m. Lawn games measures will be in place for your peace of mind. FMI call PROJECT LINUS delivers blankets to local hospitals. We are will be set up on the CHS grounds. Families will be invited Joan Perrone at 860-568-6229. always looking for people to donate their hand-made quilts to bring a picnic lunch, play with the lawn games, complete *** or afghans. These blankets need not be fancy just colorful a self-directed craft, and explore the galleries. Lawn games JUNE 25- SUMMER MUSIC SERIES- at the Trolley Museum. and washable, any size from receiving to twin. Call 860- and craft will both be free. Children under 18 will receive Music in the courtyard with Dave Brunette (contemporary 649-5513.