August 20, 2014, Pomfret, CT . . . Yes! It does take a village, people, to create a shared dream. Join us for an art exhibition and FUNdraiser to support the building of the new Regional Community YMCA, scheduled to break ground this fall in Putnam. “It Takes a Village, People...To Build a YMCA” will run from September 13 – October 25 and will showcase an eclectic selection of … [Read more...] about It Takes A Village, People…To Build a YMCA
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Cruisin’…on a Summer Afternoon-Art Exhibition at Celebrations
June 23, 2014, Pomfret, CT . . . Put the top down, take a drive and celebrate summer the classically American way! Join us for an art exhibition featuring all things automotive. Cruisin' will run from July 26 - Sept. 7. An Opening Reception on Saturday, July 26 from 5-8PM will showcase original automotive-themed artwork plus some special chrome & steel guests, courtesy of … [Read more...] about Cruisin’…on a Summer Afternoon-Art Exhibition at Celebrations
Quiet Corner Reads
What if everyone read the same book and then joined together to talk about it? That's the idea behind the One Book project. Quiet Corner Reads began a yearly One Book project five years ago, and the collaboration of libraries throughout northeastern CT is still working together to encourage literacy, library support, and community development. Members include libraries in the … [Read more...] about Quiet Corner Reads
“BIG Works: Garden Treasures” Art Exhibition
"BIG Works: Garden Treasures" Art Exhibition & Sale opens on May 31 at Celebrations in Pomfret with a Meet the Artist Reception from 5-8PM and runs through July 13. It will feature large & colorful indoor and outdoor garden-themed art. Seventeen artists are featured, working in a range of media including wood sculpture, watercolor, acrylics, photography, woodworking, … [Read more...] about “BIG Works: Garden Treasures” Art Exhibition
Eastern Student Selected for Competitive Internship
Willimantic, Conn. – Eastern Connecticut State University student Evan Walsh, a junior communication major, was offered a summer internship with The Ohio State University’s Mentorship Initiative for Student Life (MISL) Program. Walsh is one of only eight students nationwide selected for the MISL Program, which is intended for aspiring student affairs professionals. The MISL … [Read more...] about Eastern Student Selected for Competitive Internship