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TOWN OF HADDAM EVENTS CALENDAR

LIONS CLUB CONCERT ON THE GREEN

Newly appointed Animal Control Officer April Leiler can be contacted at 345-8531, ext 218.

A Board of Selectmen's meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wed., July 19, 2006 at the Haddam Town Hall.

The Night Bingo sessions are scheduled for Mon., July 10th and 31st from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Also scheduled are Bingo sessions at 1:00 p.m. on July 14th at the Haddam Senior Center and 1:00 p.m. on July 24th at Chestelm. Call Bette to obtain a ride on the Senior Van.

July 21st the seniors will travel to the East Hampton Senior Center for an "all day affair" at Harkness Park. Call Bette for a ride on the Senior Van.

The monthly pot luck supper at High Meadow will be held on Friday July 28th at 4:00 p.m.

Come to the soft aerobics sessions every Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11 am.

The Senior Van travels to Cromwell on Tuesday mornings and alternates between shopping at KMart and Walmart every week. Anyone wishing to be added to the Tuesday shopping list can call Bette (see phone number below).

Anyone needing a ride to the Senior activities can call Bette at 860-345-8531 (evenings leave a message at ext 201). Remember, in order to be on the Van, you must call 24 hours in advance. Medical appointments must be made 3 - 4 days in advance. Thank you.

The Haddam Senior Van will travel to the Trolly Museum for the August 10th Field Trip. Please call Bette to sign up for the Senior Van.

Volunteers are needed to water the gardens at the Thankful Arnold House through the summer. Instructions will be forwarded to anyone who volunteers. Weeks available are: July 2-July 8, July 9-July 15, July 16-July 22, July 23-July 29, July 30-Aug 5, Aug 6-Aug 12, Aug 13-Aug 19, Aug 20-Aug 26, Aug 27-Sept 2.

Please contact the HHS by calling 860-345-2400 or by email at director@haddamhistory.org if you are able to volunteer.

The Haddam Veterans Museum is pleased to offer an opportunity to purchase an engraved brick to be placed in our Veterans' Memorial Walk. To be eligible, a Veteran must be honorably discharged or currently serving in any branch of the military. Also, families of a deceased veteran honorably discharged may purchase an engraved brick.

Only one engraved brick is allowed per eligible veteran unless they served in more than one branch of the military, or were in more than one war or conflict. The bricks are available for war time and peace time veterans.

The only acceptable format will include the veteran's name, rank, branch of service, dates of service, theater of service, location of service, ship, fort or other military information which pertains.

Note: This is not a fundraiser. The engraved bricks will be sold for cost. They are 4"x8"x2" with the engraving filled to the face of the brick and covered with protective coatings to ensure longevity. All brick orders are subject to approval by the Museum committee.

The cost per brick is $40 including shipping and handling. (prices subject to change for engraving costs) Contact Rick Annino for any information and order form. Copies of the order form are available at the Town Office Building.

The bricks can be viewed outside the Veterans' Museum on Candlewood Hill Road, in Higganum Center.

The Haddam River Days Committee is now planning its 10th Annual events to take place this year on September 9th and 10th. Friday night's free concert on the Higganum Green will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday's events will begin at noon at Haddam Meadows State Park and will end at dusk with a fantastic fireworks display. If you would like to participate in our fun-filled family weekend, please contact the following people:

The Haddam River Days Committee is pleased to have the Higganum Grange join us at our 10th Annual event with the introduction of "The Grange Pavilion". Four exhibit areas are planned to include crafts, hobbies, science and alternative energy, and home grown fruits and vegetables. A possible animal exhibit is being considered. Baked goods and coffee will be available. For more information, please contact Richard Prescott at 860-345-8689.

There will also be "The Learning Tent". The committee is looking for local talents, such as wood carvers, potters, weavers, or anyone with a craft they would like to demonstrate and teach to others. If you would like to donate your time on Saturday, please contact Stephanie Marino at 860-345-9240.

Students wishing to complete community service hours can volunteer to help at Haddam River Days by contacting Cecilia Hemsley at 860-345-7376. If you wish to advertise your business in the River Days booklet that is handed out to everyone on Friday and Saturday, please contact Mary Ellen Prill at 860-345-2330.

Donations can be made to the Town of Haddam River Days and mailed to 30 Field Park Drive, Haddam, CT 06438. Also available for sale at the Town Office Building are note cards, sweatshirts and tote bags. Proceeds from the sale of these items help fund Haddam River Days.

Encouraging Words, a newly formed writers' group, meets Fridays, 12:00 to 2:00 pm in the Community Room at the Brainerd Library.

The first Friday of each month will be devoted to analyzing and giving helpful feedback to group members whose projects are hopefully heading to publication. Subsequent Friday sessions will have the usual timed-writing sessions and the reading and feedback of weekly homework themes.

Participants are asked to bring a notebook and pen, will be encouraged to read home writing assignments, and engage in free writing sessions during the group. Admission is free. Call Tanja Moriarty at 345-8063 if you would like to join or if you have any questions. Tanja can also be reached by email at tanjam@comcast.net.

Brainerd Memorial Library has launched a new program to serve the homebound patrons in Haddam, Higganum and Haddam Neck. If you are permanently or temporarily homebound or do not drive in winter, the library can come to you. Call the library at 860-345-2204, answer a few questions, and the library staff will arrange to deliver books, large print books, recorded books or CDs to your door.

Transfer Station Hours:

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Sunday, 8:00 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.

NOTICE: NEW FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 - Transfer station passes will be $10 each

SUMMER HOURS: 10:00 A.M. TO 5:45 P.M. will begin on Wednesday, MAY 31, 2006. All other hours remain the same.

TO BE LISTED ON THE TOWN OF HADDAM EVENTS CALENDAR PAGE ON OUR WEB SITE, PLEASE EMAIL THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF YOUR HADDAM EVENT TO:

Selectmen@Haddam.org

phone: 860-345-8531

fax: 860-345-3730

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