Date  | Title | Teaser |
|---|
| Jul, 10 | Hop River Chamber Music series | The Hop River Chamber Music Inc., presents a concert at the First Congregational Church of Andover, 359 Route 6, Andover. Pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m., concert follows. Program includes Brahms’ Quintet in B minor and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 Opus 73, Emporer. Suggested donation: $10.
|
| Jul, 11 | Blood pressure screenings | VNA East sponsors blood pressure screenings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Russell Mercier Senior Center in Hebron. Information: 456-7288.
|
| Jul, 11 | Children's activities | The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center, 2019 Hillside Road on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs, sponsors drop-in children’s activities from 1 to 3 p.m. Includes the exhibit “Human’s Nature.” For grades 1 to 5. Free. Information: 486-4460.
|
| Jul, 11 | Parkinson's Support Group | The McSweeney Regional Senior Center, 47 Crescent St., Willimantic, sponsors a Parkinson’s Support Group at 1 p.m. Information: 423-4524.
|
| Jul, 11 | Senior trip | The Lebanon Senior Transportation System sponsors a trip to the Salem Herb Farm in Salem. Price for transportation: $4. Information and reservations: 642-2024.
|
| Jul, 12 | Babysitter training | The Charter Oak Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors its baby sitter training course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chronicle, One Chronicle Road, Willimantic. For ages 11 to 15. Topics include safety, safe play, basic care and first aid. Price: $60. Reservations or information: (877) 243-5727, ext. 4324 or www.charteroak.redcross.org.
|
| Jul, 12 | Water ski class and tournament | The Coventry Lake Water Ski Club sponsors its water ski class and tournament starting at 9 a.m. at Patriots Park, 124 Lake St., Coventry. Competition events include trick ski, kneeboard and wakeboard. Information: www.coventrywaterski.com.
|
| Jul, 12 | Atlatl | The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center, 2019 Hillside Road on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs, sponsors a workshop “Everything You Want to Know about Atlatls from 10 a.m. to noon. Presented by Gary Nolf from the World Atlatl Association. Atlats is an ancient spear-throwing tool. Learn to throw one like a pro. For ages 8 to adult. Price: $10 members, $15 others. Registration required by calling 486-4460.
|
| Jul, 12 | Book talk | The Guilford Smith Memorial Library, 17 Main St., South Windham, sponsors a talk about the book “The Ant With Red Pants” at 11 a.m. Presented by the author Joe Osowski and the illustrator Michael Smith. Includes a demonstration about making simple drawings from basic shapes. Information: 423-5159.
|
| Jul, 12 | Board games | The Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, Route 89, Mansfield, sponsors a game time from 2 to 5 p.m. Snacks provided. Play games with friends or hang and read. For ages 12 to 18. Sign-up required by calling 423-2501.
|
