|
|
Events
Date  | Title | Teaser |
|---|
| Feb, 22 | Symphonic Band concert | The University of Connecticut Fine Arts Department presents an ensemble concert featuring the Symphonic Band at 8 p.m. at von der Mehden Recital Hall, 875 Coventry Road at the University of Connecticut. Admission: $7 general, free for students with ID and children under age 18. |
| Feb, 23 | Interfaith sewing | The Interfaith Sewing and Service Group meets from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 199 Valley St., Willimantic. New members welcome. Sewing skills helpful but not necessary. Project: ABC quilts, kids sleeping bags. |
| Feb, 23 | Blood drive | A blood drive takes place at Eastern Connecticut State University from 1 to 5:45 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available by calling (800) GIVE LIFE. |
| Feb, 23 | Madeleine Shapiro | Madeleine Shapiro performs and discusses new music for violoncello and electronics at 3 p.m. in Webb Hall Room 300 at Eastern Connecticut State University. Includes a performance of music written by ECSU faculty member Anthony Cornicello. |
| Feb, 23 | Scrapbooking workshop | The Children’s Department of the Willimantic Public Library, 905 Main St., Willimantic, sponsors a scrapbooking workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. for grades 5 and over. Scrapbooks and materials provided, participants must bring own photos. Registration required by calling 465-3082, ext. 2. |
| Feb, 23 | Meet the author | The Babcock Library of Ashford sponsors its Meet the Author program from 6 to 7 p.m. Discussion of life growing up in Hartford. Information: 429-0287. |
| Feb, 23 | Book discussion | The Friends of the Douglas Library, sponsors a book discussion group at 7 p.m. at the library, 22 Main St., Hebron. Book: “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom. Information: 228-9312. |
| Feb, 23 | Venice Baroque Orchestra | The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Connecticut presents the Venice Baroque Orchestra, with guest The Labeque Sisters, at 7:30 p.m. at the von der Mehden Recital Hall. Concert talk at 6:45 p.m. Tickets: $25 with some discounts available. Tickets and information: 486-4226. |
| Feb, 24 | Blood drive | A blood drive takes place at Eastern Connecticut State University from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available by calling (800) GIVE LIFE. |
| Feb, 24 | Diabetes bike ride meeting | The American Diabetes Association holds a planning meeting for its Ocean State 150 Bike Ride at the Mansfield Community Center Arts and Crafts Room, 10 South Eagleville Road, Mansfield. Event runs June 11 and 10 along the Rhode Island and Connecticut shoreline. Time and information: (877) 627-9579, ext. 3679. |
search events |
