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Midget Racing The Silver City Quarter Midget Club is hosting a National Race at its facility, 835 Hanover Street, Meriden, behind the American Legion. Starting June 20, 2008, families from all over the US and Canada will arrive with their RV's and trailers to participate in the 2008 Eastern Grands. Practice starts at noon, June 23. Qualifying starts June 24, and opening ceremonies will be at 8:45 a.m., June 25 with racing to follow. Free admission for spectators. Full concession stand and leacher seating. Information, www.silvercityquartermidgets.com.

Windham Idol So you want to be a star? Head down to the corner of North and Main streets for the i98.3 Windham Idol, part of the 3rd Thursday event in Windham. WILI FM hosts the competition every 3rd Thursday between 6 and 9 p.m. June 19, 2008. Free with free parking. Become part of the cheering section or enter along with contestants from all over the state. There will be plenty of music including Benetu, a local band with Latin rhythms; the Blackburns or Joey Milardo; the Musical Cavaliers; Amy Gallatin and the Stillwaters playing everything from country to folk to bluegrass and western swing. Lots of food and vendors. Support the fun by purchasing a newly designed 3rd Thursday button.

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Banner Against Torture Grace Lutheran Church, 46 Woodland Street, Hartford, is joining hundreds of congregations nationwide in displaying banners opposing the use of torture. It will be on display through June 30. More than 275 congregations, including six on Connecticut, will display the large black-and-white banners with messages like "Torture is Wrong," and "Torture is a Moral Issue." Information, www.graceistheplace.org.

Benefit Car Show A benefit Car, Motorcycle and Truck Show will be held at noon, June 1, 2008, at Price Chopper in Windsor with all proceeds to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand for childhood cancer research. It is sponsored by CT Street Legends Car Club. Information, www.connecticutstreetlegends.com.

Car Show The 30th annual Antique and Custom Road Show will be held beginning at 9 a.m., June 1, 2008, at Hollow Park in Woodbury sponsored by the Woodbury Lions Club. Refreshments available.

Arts & Crafts Fair The 20th annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 1, 2008, on the Westbrook Town Green routes 1 and 153, Westbrook. Free admission. Select artisans from throughout the northeast will feature painting, jewelry, clothing, dolls and doll clothes, floral arrangements, needlework, pottery, stained glass, woodcraft and more. Refreshments available and free parking.

Car Show The Johnny B. Goode and Prudential CT Realty Car Show for the Sunshine Kids will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., June 1, 2008, at 192 Main Street, Route 10 in Southington. Spectators are free and show car entry is $5. Trophies for antique, classic, muscle, custom cars, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, music and a hula-hoop contest. Rain date is June 8.

Essex Fire Anniversary The Essex Fire Engine Co. No. 1 will celebrate its 175th anniversary June 1, 2008, by participating in the second annual Old Saybrook Firefighters Competition and Family Fun Day June 1, 2008, behind the Essex Fire Headquarters. The daylong event, which is free and open to the public, is designed to test firefighters' skill levels through drilling, training and competition. The competition begins at 9:30 a.m. with a color guard competition. The event will feature grandstand seating or attendees may bring their own seats. The Essex headquarters is located at 11 Saybrook Road, Essex, exit 3 off Route 9. Rain date is June 8. Information, www.essexctfire.com.

Anniversary Celebration The Connecticut Humanities Council will celebrate its 35th anniversary June 1, 2008, at Wesleyan University, 45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown. The cocktail reception begins at 4 p.m., honoring CHC Executive Director Bruce Fraser for 30 years of service. The anniversary celebration begins at 5 p.m. Reservations are required by May 28 and can be made by calling 860-685-7577 or angela@ctculture.org.

Art Exhibit Capital Community College Conrad L. Mallett Art Gallery will host an exhibit opening from 5 to 8 p.m., June 1, 2008, of an African anthropology in service of art by Benjamin Betsem Atiback. The exhibit runs through July 20, at the gallery, 950 Main Street, first floor, Hartford. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays.

Pet Expo The Torrington Park and Recreation Department and the Barks and Rec (Torrington dog park advocates) are holding a Pet Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 1, 2008, at the armory at 153 South Main Street, Torrington. Animals will be on site through vendors and there will be rescue groups available, Fidelco dog demonstrations and more.

Fairfield Cty. Idol Show Harmony on the Sound Chorus will present the Fairfield County Idol Show June 1, 2008, at Saugatuck School in Westport. The program will begin at 2 p.m. preceded by a silent auction at 1 p.m. Admission is $18 for adults, $12 for students and senior citizens. The Harmony on the Sound Chorus, the Sweet Adelines International's 2007 Region 1 Chorus Champion, will present its second annual Fairfield County Idol Contest. Five of the county's most talented high school students will appear in the spotlight competing for cash prizes. The winner will receive $1,000. For advance tickets, call 203-461-8988 or e-mail dsugrue@optonline.net.

Touch-a-Truck The North Branford Recreation Department will host the 8th annual Touch-a-Truck from 1 to 4 p.m., June 1, 2008, in the North Branford Auditorium parking lot. See, climb on, in and out of fire and rescue trucks, charter and school buses, bulldozers, cement and dump trucks, an ice cream truck, race car, back hoe and more. Over 40 vehicles will be present. There will be refreshments available for purchase. Admission is free, rain or shine. Information and directions, call 203-315-6017.

Farmers' Market Opening The Coventry Farmers' Market will open for the season from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 1, 2008, on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street, Coventry. On opening day, there will be antique farm tractors, baby farm animals and the planting of the "three sisters," corn, pumpkin and beans. Fiber artisans will demonstrate sheep shearing, needle felting and natural dying. A birthday cake will be cut at noon. At 12:30 p.m., there will be a program on starting an organic garden. In addition there will be live music, pony rides and sweet mud pies. Information, www.coventryfarmersmarket.com. Admission is free.

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Church Bazaar The Holy Trinity Church Bazaar will be held from June 2 through 7, 2008, at the church, 84 North Colony Street, Route 5, Wallingford. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m., June 2 through 5; 6 to 11 p.m., June 6; 2 to 5 p.m. matinee, and 5 to 10 p.m., June 7 with ride-all-the rides wristband available for $20 Monday through Wednesday and $15 on Saturday. There will be food and games, rides, arts and crafts all week with a big raffle on Saturday night. New this year is a beer garden, two new rides and a 50/50 raffle twice nightly. Information, www.holytrinitywallingford.org.

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Show Biz Primer The Hamden Arts Commission will sponsor the "Show Biz Primer" with actor Jerry Prell from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., June 3, 2008, at Thornton Wilder Hall, 2901 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden. This seminar is for anyone who has thought about pursuing a career in the entertainment industry and wants to learn the business of becoming an actor. Areas covered will include training, marketing, getting an agent, protecting against rip-offs, building career diversity, the acting unions, the value of a business plan and more. Prell is an actor, director and teacher and for eight years he was Dr. Hank Steele on "The Young and the Restless." He is currently dean of musical theater at the Hartford Conservatory Diploma School. The fee for Hamden residents is $85 and for non-residents is $95. Information or to register, e-mail Prell at actingsolutions@sbcglobal.net.

Felician Fundraiser A fundraiser to benefit the Felician Adult Day Care Center will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., June 3, 2008, at the Wendy's on Elm Street in Enfield. A percentage of the receipts from the evening will benefit the center.

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Business Appreciation The Business Advisory Council of MARC Community Resources is honoring those employers and school systems who have contributed to the inclusion of people with disabilities within their systems. It will be held at 8 a.m., June 4, 2008, at the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown. It is free. Information, 860-342-0700.

Strawberry Supper The annual Strawberry Supper will be served at 5 and 6:30 p.m., June 4, 2008, at Grace Episcopal Church, 311 Broad Street, on the town Green, Windsor. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for children ages 10 and under. The menu includes baked ham, beans, coleslaw, potato salad and strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream. For reservations, call the church office at 860-688-1232 as seating is limited.

Job Fair A West End Community Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 4, 2008, at the United Methodist Church, 571 Farmington Avenue, Hartford. It is free. The fair is being held in conjunction with the West End Civic Association and attendees can make applications with employers such as St. Francis Hospital, FedEx, MDC, AAA Industrial Temporaries, Companions & Homemakers, Catholic Charities, Hope Depot, Jiffy Lube and more. The CT Works Career Express Bus will be on hand to help attendees learn how to search for jobs on-line and to write a good resume. Information, 860-232-8081.

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Water Smart Tour The Scotts Water Smart Grassroots Tour, an opportunity to learn all about saving water through smart lawn care practices with hands-on exhibits, will be in the state June 5 to 8, 2008. There will be activities for children as well. The times and locations are: Home Depot, 600 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, 3 p.m., June 5, 2008; Lowe's, 2 International Drive, Danbury, 3 p.m., June 6; Home Depot, 114 Federal Road, 9 a.m., June 7; Lowe's, 246 New Britain Avenue, Plainville, 3 p.m., June 7, 2008; Home Depot, 115 Putnam Blvd., Glastonbury, 9 a.m., June 8, 2008; Home Depot, 136 Elm Street, Enfield, 3 p.m., June 8. Free.

Brownbag Travels Brownbag Travels to the Caribbean will be held from 12:15 to 1 p.m., June 5, 2008, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Brownbag your lunch, beverages will be provided, and join travel enthusiasts for first-hand accounts, recommendations, tips, insights and more. Registration requested in-person, online or call 860-695-6337.

Charter Oak Alumni A reception for Charter Oak State College alumni, students and the public will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 5, 2008, at ther college, 55 Paul Manafort Drive, New Britain, It is free. The event will celebrate the publication of "Alumni Reflections," a literary publication. Selected readings will be presented. Information, www.charteroak.edu, 860-832.3804.

AIDS Benefit Nontombi Naomi Tutu, writer, teacher and passionate advocate for peace and human rights, will be the featured speaker at WE CAN (Women Can End the Course of AIDS Now) a dinner to benefit the Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition, from 5 to 8 p.m., June 5, 2008, at the Town and Country Club in Hartford. The event will be a celebration and rededication of the efforts by women and men coming together to make a change and to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in Connecticut. There will be music, a teacup auction and each participant will receive a signed copy of Tina Brown's "Crooked Road Straight: The Awakening of AIDS Activist Linda Jordan." Information or to purchase tickets, call 860-402-8790, www.ctaidscoalition.org.

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Benefit Carousel Rides Lenny & Joe's, Route 1, Madison, will offer carousel rides at $1 each, June 6 and 7, 2008, with proceeds to benefit the Friends of Hammonasset & Meig's Point Nature Center. Information, 860-663-3522.

Lemonade Stand Alex's Lemonade Stand will be open for business by the preschoolers of the Little House in the Country child care center from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., June 6, 2008, in Ellington. Proceeds will benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer research.

Caribbean-American Heritage Month Caribbean American Heritage Month will be celebrated from noon to 8 p.m., June 6, 2008, at 550 Main Street, Hartford, sponsored by the Office of Human Relations. Admission is free. There will be Caribbean food, music, exhibitors, face painting, free drawings and live entertainment.

150th Anniversary East Granby celebrates its 150th anniversary June 6 to 8, 2008, with a 70-unit parade, giant painted turkeys, live music including the Savage Brothers, carnival rides, historic site tours, food, arts and crafts, a vintage car show, a battle of the local bands, fireworks, and more. Visit www.eastgranby150.com for a full schedule, directions and other information.

Lobster Fest The Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will hold its 21st annual Lobster Fest June 6 and 7, 2008, at the firehouse, 18 Riverside Drive, Sandy Hook. Adult lobster dinners with all the sides are $22 and children's hotdog or hamburger dinners are $5. There will be live entertainment. Advance purchase of tickets is available on-line at www.store.shvfr.com.

Gay/Lesbian Film Festival The Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is celebrating its 21st year of featuring documentaries, shorts and full-length films that showcase the richness and creativity of the gay and lesbian culture. The festival takes place at Cinestudio on the campus of Trinity College, 300 Summitt Street, Hartford, from May 30 through June 7. Films are shown nightly at 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 4 p.m., May 30, 31, June 6 and 7. A cafe cinema is offered Friday and Saturday evenings featuring gourmet salads and sandwiches and soft drinks. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for students and senior citizens. Weekenight general admission is $8 and $5 for students and seniors while weekend evening screenings are $9 for general admission and $7 for students and seniors. A silent auction is offered throughout the festival. Information, 860-586-1136, www.OutFilmCT.com.

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Festival/Tag Sale St. Lucian's Festival and Tag Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 7, 2008, at St. Lucian's Residence, 532 Burritt Street, New Britain. Admission is free. The tag sale will feature over 60 tables and Polish food, music and entertainment and a vintage car display featuring a 1956 Ford Thunderbird. The Polish kitchen will feature kielbasa sandwiches, homemade pierogi and golabki, a bakery tent with babka and other pastries to go as well as frozen pierogi, golabki, soups and more. Information, 860-223-2123.

Skate Jam The second annual Memorial Skate Jam will be held at the Mill Woods Skate Park in Wethersfield beginning at noon, June 7, 2008. The jam is in memory of Alexander Lubarsky who died May 23, 2007, while at the park. Local youth have organized this event to raise funds to light the park for evening use.

Lemonade Stand Alex's Lemonade Stand will be open at 10 a.m., June 7, 2008, at the Stop & Shop in South Windsor, with all proceeds to benefit childhood cancer research.

Dog Walk and Fair The third annual Walk for Chance Dog Walk & Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 7, 2008, at Northwest Park in Windsor. The event is sponsored by the First Town 4-H Club and Our Companions. The dog walk takes individuals and teams along a 1/2-mile course at the park and pledged donations should be collected in advance. There will be a Dog Pound Lock-Up with your dog. Dogs and owners will be locked up until they collect enough pledged donations to pay the fine. There will also be a goods and services auction and raffle, a K-9 costume contest, dog tricks and talent contest, a prison dog demonstration by state police, dancing dogs, vendors, a scavenger hunt, hames and more. Information, www.dogwalk.org.

Outdoor Jazz Riverfront Recapture will hold a JazzOneEvening, a free outdoor jazz performance featuring locally-based, nationally performing jazz artists, at 3 p.m., June 7, 2008 at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, downtown Hartford. Rain date is June 8. The event is free. Visit www.riverfront.org for more information.

River Fest 2008 River Fest 2008 will be celebrated at 8 a.m., June 7, 2008, at Howard T. Brown on Chelsea Harbor Drive, Norwich. Sponsored by the Greater Norwich Chamber of Commerce, the day will feature Dragon Boat racing, local restaurants open for breakfast and lunch, food vendors on site, children's entertainment, an awards ceremony, live music with Stephanie Hansen Country Band at 3:30 p.m. and the Fat Cats at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Information, www.norwichchamber.com.

Craft Fair St. Matthew Church of Tolland will hold a Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 7, 2008, at the church hall, 111 Tolland Green, Tolland. Breakfast and lunch will be available from Heart and Soul of Tolland. Admission is free and the public is welcome. Crafters interested in space may call 860-648-9529 or e-mail auntiem.craft@gmail.com.

Dog Days in Rocky Hill Rocky Hill Dog Days in the Park and Labs4Life Doggies Walk-a-Thon will be held from noon to 4 p.m., June 7, 2008, at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in Elm Ridge Park, Rocky Hill. Free. This event will include adoptions of Labrador Retrievers and Lab mixes, a reunion of Lab4Rescue volunteers, foster homes and adopters and an organized dog walk. Money raised will benefit the future dog park in Rocky Hill and Labs4Rescue. Information, www.rhparkrec.org/DogPark/index.htm.

Fishing Derby The 12th annual Domenic Guerrera Family Fishing Derby will be held from 8 to 11 a.m., June 7, 2008, at Upper Fulton Park Pond, Waterbury. Prizes will be awarded to children under 16. Derby participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment if they have it although limited equipment will be available for loan. Fishing instruction will be offered by the CT Aquatic Resources Education Program. Families are invited. Information, www.ct.gov.dep/cwp/view.

Youthtopia in Griswold Youthtopia, a free family event, will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 7, 2008, at Veteran's Memorial Park in Griswold, sponsored by Griswold Youth and Family Services. There will be music, ice cream, games, family activities, parent education programs, rides, interactive programming, kararte demonstrations, skateboard demonstrations. Information, www.griswoldyfs.com

Hazardous Waste A Windsor Household Hazardous Waste Event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 7, 2008, at the Poquonock Water Pollution Control Facility, 1222 Poquonock Avenue, Windsor. There is no charge. Sponsored by The Metropolitan District, residents from Windsor and other eligible towns can to empty their homes of hazardous waste. Acceptable household waste include CFLs, solvents, pesticides, cleaners, mercury containing products gasoline, oil-based paint and batteries. The following materials will not be accepted: latex paint, tires, medical waste, radioactive waste, household garbage, compressed gas cylinders, smoke detectors, ammunition and explosives. For a complete list of eligible towns and acceptable items log onto www.themedc.com or call the HazWaste Hotline at 860-278-3809.

Art Exhibit The Arts & Crafts Association/Gallery 53 will host an exhibition for artist Joseph Kuczyneski June 7 to 27, 2008, at the gallery, 53 Colony Street, Meriden. Kuczyneski has exhibited his work at the Wadsworth Athenaeum and galleries around the state. On display in the Main Gallery will be his "Orchard Series," that took him eight years to complete. These paintings tell the story of everyday lives of people who make their living tending the trees and fields in appple orchards around the state. The Upstairs Gallery contains a retrospective of Kuczyneski's work over the last five years. Information, www.gallery53.org, 203-235-5347. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays.

Arts on the Edge Celebrate the 13th annual Aububon Arts on the Edge from noon to 7 p.m., June 7, 2008, on Audubon Street, downtown New Haven. This free arts and entertainment event takes place rain or shine with music, dancing and hands-on activities for the entire family. There will be the Traveling Art Van, face painting, Have Bones Will Travel from the Yale School of Nursing, and language lessons, straw geometry hat building, create and play drums, a steel drum band, Punch and Judy Puppet Show, chalk art and more. At 7 p.m., there will be a poetry slam and at 9 p.m., an outdoor movie. Information, 203-772-2788, www.newhavenarts.org.

Cello Concert Cellist Jami Siebert will perform at the Albert Schweitzer Institute at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, at 7:30 p.m., June 7, 2008. A reception will precede the event at 6:30 p.m. Sieber is an internationally recognized electric and acoustic cellist, vocalist and composer who inspires others to protect the shared life on this planet. Proceeds benefit the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tn. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Mancheski Executive Seminar Room in the Lender School of Business Center. Admission is $25 per person. For tickets, call 203-444-8418.

Dinner Relief Dinner Relief for Disaster Relief, experience how Dream Dinners can make life easier and at the same time benefit Red Cross Disaster Relief will be held from noon to 4 p.m., June 7, 2008, at Dream Dinners in Berlin. Donation is $25 to assemble uncooked six-serving entree at this meal assembly store to take home. A donation of $15 goes to the Red Cross. There will be wine tasting, cheese, raffles and more. Information, 860-347-3577.

Eleanor Buck Wolf Day The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center and Friends of the Center invites friends and families to the third annual Eleanor Buck Wolf Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 7, 2008, at the center in Mill Woods Park, 156 Prospect Street, Wethersfield. A full day of activities are planned including birding, a walk and bike of the Heritage Way in Great Meadows, the nature center open house, and more. For information, 860-529-3075 or e-mail the naturecenter@wethersfieldct.com.

Park Street Memories "Visions of Park Street: Do You Remember When?" will be presented at the Hartford Public Library's Park Street Branch in celebration of Frog Hollow's rich history in this photographic display of pieces from the Hartford History collection. It will be on display from 1 to 5 p.m., June 7 to 30, 2008, and is free. Information, www.hplct.org.

Strawberry Fair The 90th Annual Strawberry Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 7, 2008, at the South Congregational Church, 1301 Forbes Street, East Hartford. There is no admission charge. Enjoy the famous strawberry shortcake or have lunch at the Chuck Wagon or the Victorian Tea Room. There will be children's activities, a White Elephant Tag Sale, jewelry, books, videos, CDs, crafts, baked goods, plants, a raffle and more. Information, 860-568-5150.

Mini Spa Day "Me and My Gal Mini Spa Day" will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 7, 2008, at the YWCA, Glen Street, New Britain. The charge is $25 for two people. There will be fashion, fun, pampering and bonding with your favorite girl. Activities include a chair massage, hand facials, mini-makovers, zumba, yoga and fitness, raffle, door prizes and give-aways. Information, 860-225-4681, ext. 225.

Book Sale The Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, will hold a bag sale book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 7, 2008, at the library. During the sale, shoppers can fill a brown grocery bag with children's and adult books for only $7. Bags will be provided. Funds benefit library programs. Information, 860-485-9113.

Oxford Day The Oxford High School Booster Club will host the first "Oxford Day," June 7, 2008, a family event featuring a Cow Chip Raffle, crafters, musical performances, a play, used book sale, petting zoo, games and activities for children, food and beverages. Admission is free. Free shuttle service to OHS from lots at Quaker Farms School, 30 Great Oak Road; and the Great Oak Middle School, 50 Great Oak Road. Limited parking at OHS for $5. Information, www.oxfordday.com.

Family Fun Day Somers Education Foundation will hold a Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 7, 2008, at the Pleasantview Golf Center, Route 83 in Somers. Free but tickets are needed to do certain activitiies. There will be a teacher dunk tank, bounce houses, crafts, food, carnival games and more.

Teen Tournament The Daniel J. Griffin Memorial Teen Golf Tournament will be played June 7, 2008, at Willowbrook Golf Course, South Windsor. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Donation is a minimum of $60. Daniel Griffin died April 2, 2002, after a six-month battle with leukemia. He was a student at Cheney Tech and a member of Troop 62 working towards his Eagle badge. The proceeds will be split between the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang Camp and Mary's Place, a center for grieving families. Information, 860-644-4921.

Tennis Tournament The Truth Project's Juneteenth Tennis Tournament will be played from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., June 7 and 8, 2008 in Hartford and Bloomfield. The tournament's primary purpose is to build community awareness in tennis around the Juneteenth Celebration and to fund the Truth project's education initiatives. The fee is $10 for singles and $40 for doubles. Information and to register, fax 860-760-0461 or e-mail Truthproject1@yahoo.com.

House and Garden Tour A house and garden tour of the Phelps-Hatheway House will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 7, 2008, at the house in Suffield. Sponsored by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, the cost of the tour is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. It is designed for children ages 8 and older and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The house was built in 1761 and is still furnished with the Hatheway family's 19th century belongings. Following a lunch break, visitors may tour Suffield's 18th and 19th-century historic district. Bring a picnic lunch. Information, 860-486-5690, www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhhome.html.

Revolutionary Tastings "Revolutionary Tastings," a walk around the historic Lebanon Green, routes 87 and 207, will be held from noon to 4 p.m., June 7, 2008. It begins with a vist to the Lebanon Historical Society Museum, 856 Trumbull Highway, Route 87. Pick up a map and walk around the green stopping at the Gov. Jonathan Trumbull House, the Wadsworth Stable, the Dr. Beaumont Birthplace, Revolutionary War Office and the Jonathan Trumbull House Jr. House. At each site, you can taste a modern version of desserts popular during the Revolutionary War. Information, 860-642-7987.

Trails in Motion The Farmington Valley Trail Council will host the 11th annual Trails-in-Motion in conjunction with National Trails Day, June 7, 2008 on Iron Horse Blvd., Simsbury. Events will begin at 8 a.m. with a 50-mile bike tour followed by a 10k walk/run and a 30-mile bike tour at 9:30 a.m. The 5k walk/run and 10-mile bike tour begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be raffle prizes, food and fun for the whole family. Information and on-line registration at www.fvgreenway.org. Proceeds benefit the trails.

Tag Sale/Spring Market The 4th annual Simsbury Tag Sale and Spring Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 7, 2008, at the Simsbury Farms covered skating rink. Residents, home businesses, vendors, crafters and collectors from Simsbury and surrounding towns are encouraged to reserve a space. There will also be refreshments sold. Proceeds from space rental ($30), $10 table rental, food and the $1 admission will defray costs of the Simsbury Celebrates, the free annual family-oriented community celebration held the Saturday following Thanksgiving. For space reservations send a $30 check made out to the Town of Simsbury, The Culture Parks and Recreation Department, PO Box 495, Simsbury, CT 06070. Add $10 for a table. Include name, address, phone number and what you are selling. Information, 860-658-3836, or sign up at www.simsburyrec.com.

All-Breed Dog Show The Greenwich Kennel Club will hold its 2008 AKC All-Breed Dog Show, Obedience and Relay Trials June 7, 2008, at Taylor Farm Park, Canfield Avenue and Calf Pasture Beach Blvd., East Norwalk, rain or shine. Dog show judging starts at 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be a Meet the Author Book Signing, AKC Canine Good Citizen Test, Animal Communicator, Disaster and Wildrrness Ground Search, Free Doggie Tours, The Doggie Fun Zone Challenge Course. Information, 860-354-2617.

Strawberry Fair The 90th annual Strawberry Fair at South Congregational Church, 1301 Forbes Street, East Hartford, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 7, 2008, at the church. There will be homemade strawberry shortcake, enjoy lunch at the Chuck Wagon or the Victorian Tea Room, children's activities, a white elephant tag sale, jewelry, books, videoes and CDs, crafts, baked goods, plants, a raffle and more. Infromation, 860-568-5150.

Bronx Zoo A trip to the Bronx Zoo in New York City is being planned by the Lutz Children's Museum from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 7, 2008. Members are $44 and non-members $55. Ticket includes admission general admission, admission to the Bengali Express Monorail, the Children's Zoo, the Congo Gorilla Forest and more. The bus will depart the museum at 8 a.m. and return around 6 p.m. Information will be provided about what to see. All ages welcome. Information, 860-643-0949, www.lutzmuseum.org.

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Benefit Pig Roast A benefit Pig Roast will be held June 6, 2008, at the Colchester Fish and Game Club, Old Town Road, Colchester. There will be live music, raffles, a cash bar and games. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be served at noon with the pig roast served at 4;40 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the CJ Foundation for SIDS in Hackensack, NJ. The event is being planned in memory of the late Ward W. Steinmiller and his infant grandson Samuel E. Putnam.

Twilight in the Country Twilight in the Country, an evening dinner stroll and concert, will be celebrated June 8, 2008, at Greystone Farm in Thompson, to benefit Hospice and Pallative Care of Northeastern CT., Day Kimball HomeCare and Day Kimball HomeMakers. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with wine, hors d'oeurves and a dinner stroll through the farm with music by the Anders Vercelli Jaz Trio followed by a performance at 7:30 p.m. by the American Band, one of the nation's oldest civilian concert bands with dessert to follow. Rain or shine. Information and to purchase tickets, call 860-928-7141.

Church Dedication A $1 million renovation of Chrishire Lutheran Church and Little Cherubs Christian Preschool, 660 West Main Street, Cheshire, will be dedicated at 10 a.m., June 8, 2008. A picnic will follow and the public is welcome. Information, 860-302-1643, 203-272-5106.

Gardens by the Sea Gardens by the Sea, a garden tour to benefit the middle school study center, will be held from noon to 5 p.m., June 8, 2008, in Madison, sponsored by the Women's Club of Madison. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 on tour day. Advance tickets are available at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison of Breakwater Books in Guilford. Tour begins on the Madison Green, Route 1, exit 61 off I-95. Information, www.womensclubofmadison.org.

Outdoor Exercise Class Fit in the Square-Body Shredder with Master Trainer D. Mario at 11 a.m., June 8, 2008, at Blue Back Square, West Hartford. Suggested donation is $10. Mario, of the New York Sports Clubs, will lead the class which is suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness. Proceeds benefit The Bridge Family Foundation of West Hartford. Information, 860-236-5400.

Car Show The 34th annual Deep River Rotary Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 8, 2008, at DeVitts Field in Deep River. Proceeds benefit the Deep River Valley Regional High School Rotary Scholarship and other community projects. The show is open to all, no advance registraton required. Entrance fee for cars is $10, spectators is $3. There are 13 classifications. Awards. Special showings of new 2008 models from local dealers.

Cut-a-Thon/Food Drive A Cut-a-Thon and Food Drive to benefit the trap/neuter and return program of the Halfway Home Rescue, will be held at Chameleon Haircolor Cafe and Spa, 323 Washington Avenue, North Haven. Bring a bag of cat food to help feed more than 60 cats and 45 kittens at the shelter. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 8, 2008. A cut is $25, $10 eyebrow wax, $40 cut and HHR tee-shirt, $20 for tee-shirt. Information, 203-239-9697, 203-985-8338.

Reason to Ride "A Reason to Ride," Connecticut's 10th annual Flag Day motorcycle Flag Day bike run, will be held June 8, 2008, from the Plainfield VFW #5446, 7 Winsor Avenue, Plainville. Registration is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and donation is $15 per person. There will be food, raffles, sale of RTR items, pins, tee-shirts, tank tops, patches, stickers, a live band. Proceeds benefit the needy veterans of Connecticut. Information, 860-564-5446, www.areasontoride.org.

World Ocean's Day Visit the Mystic Aquarium June 8, 2008, and discover what the world's oceans have to offer from shore birds to fish adaptations and more. Over 70 percent of the planet is covered with water. Activities for all ages. Activities are free with admission and run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information, www.mysticaquarium.org.

Horse Wedding The 13th annual Horse Wedding and Open House beginning at noon, June 8, 2008, at the Rap A Pony Farm, 995 North Farms Road, Wallingford. Free. There will be barn tours, meet the owner and learn interesting and important facts about horses. The wedding will take place at 1 p.m. Bring cameras and lawn chairs. There will be a Horse Bride and Groom with bridesmaids, priest and rabbi. Call 203-265-3596 for information, www.rapaponyfarm.com.

Library Reopening The Grand Reopening of the Simsbury Library, Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m., June 8, 2008, at the library. Theere will be a parade led by the Marquis of Granby Ancient Jr. Fyfe and Drum Corps, and everyone is invited to dress as their favorite storybook character and join the parade from the Boy Scout Hall, up Hopmeadow Street and around the library. Following the parade there will be a ribbon-cutting and tours. "I Spy" children's author Walter Wick will do a book signing and talk as well as a demonstration on manmade volcanos by the staff from the Lutz Museum. Music will be provided by the Simsbury Community Band, the Intonations and the Farmington Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines. Information, www.simsburylibrary.info.

Farmers' Market Lettuce Frolic The Coventry Farmers' Market will open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 8, 2008, on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street, Coventry. On this day there will be a springtime Lettuce Frolic. Learn the secrets of growing organic lettuce at home and select from fresh produce and cheeses. Learn how experts make Buttermilk-Lime Dressing and Green Garlic Dip. Artisan Specialists of Bloomfield will be on-hand with olive oils. Information, www.coventryfarmersmarket.com. Admission is free.

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Adult Epilepsy Support Group "Adults Living with Epilepsy," sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut, will meet from 7 to 8:30 .m., June 9, 2008, at Milford Hospital, 300 Seaside Avenue, Milford in auditorium C. Information, www.epilepsyfoundation.org/connecticut, 800-899-3745.

Awards of Excellence The Connecticut Main Street Center Awards of Excellence will be presented June 9, 2008, at the Wauregan Ballroom, 25 Broadway, Norwich. The event begins with a reception ar 5:30 p.m. followed by a program at 6:30 p.m. To attend, call 860-280-2337 or e-mail info@ctmainstreet.org.

Capital Catwalk The third annual Capital Catwalk to benefit Dress for Success will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., June 9, 2008, at The Hartford Stage, 50 Church Street, Hartford. Admission is $75 per person. This festive evening of fashion will debut the latest summer fashions modeled by local celebrities, community leaders and some surprising models. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by area restaurants as well as many auction items such as tickets to The Oprah Show. Dress for Success Hartford is celebrating its 10th year of providing business attire and careeer development services to local women in need. Tickets and information, 860-525-5015.

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Scoop on Greyhounds Get the Scoop on Greyhounds, a benefit night for greyhounds, to be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m., June 10, 2008, at the Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Route 44, Canton. We Adopt Greyhounds, WAG, will receive 20 percent of the proceeds from ice cream sold during the evening to help pay for food and vet care for the greyhounds waiting for homes. Talk with volunteers about greyhound adoption and meet greyhounds looking for homes. Information, www.weadoptgreyhounds.org.

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Career Fair The Connecticut Department of Labor will host a Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 11, 2008, at Sacred Heart University. Admisison is free and no registration is required. Over 50 companies will attend. There will be free resume critiques and positions are available in most fields. Internet access to employers, applications and job boards available in the Mobile Career Center. Information on federal and state benefits. Information, www.ctjobfairs.com.

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Biker Rodeo Bikers Against Animal Cruelty will host a Biker Rodeo from 1 to 6 p.m., July 12, 2008, at the Glastonbury Elks Club, 98 Woodland Street, Glastonbury. Admisison is $20 and benefit Bikers Against Animal Cruelty,a non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of animal cruelty throughout the state. There will be vendors, food, raffles, live music, a bike show, races, games and more. Items will be collected for animal shelters. Information, www.bikersagainstanimalcruelty.org.

Horseshoe Crab Study Volunteers are needed for the 2008 Horseshoe Crab Tagging Session at 7 p.m., June 12, 2008, at Meig's Point Nature Center, Hammonasset Beach State Park. Ranger Russ Miller will lead the session. Information, 203-245-8742

HIP6 in Hartford Boundless Playgrounds announces a new program for children of Greater Hartford - HIP6, Hartford Inclusive Play. HIP6 will celebrate the development of six new inclusive Boundless Playgrounds in low-income or underserved Greater Hartford communities. The celebration will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m., June 12, 2008, at 960 Main Street, and will include ESPN personalities and local sports legends, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a sports-themed auction. Attire is business casual. Tickets are $100 each with sponsorship opportunities. Information, www.boundlessplaygrounds.org.

On-Line Marketing for Artists "On-Line Marketing for Artists" will be presented from 6:30 to 8 p.m., June 12, 2008, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. It is free. Learn from a panel of savvy tech users and artists about how to use YouTube, MySpace, blogs and other resources to promote art, work and sales. The program is presented in conjunction with Artists in Real Time, the organizers of Open Studio Hartford. Information, www.hplct.org,

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ApologetiX Live! Described as "Billy Graham meets Weird Al," ApologetiX has been doing Christian parodies of popular music from classic rock through rap for years. They will perform at 7 p.m., June 13, 2008, at St. Paul's Church in Darien. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Information, www.stpaulsdarien.org.

'Laramie Project' The Little Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street, Route 44, Putnam, presents "The Laramie Project," which opens June 13, 2008. Performances are at 8 p.m., June 13, 14, 20 and 21, and at 2 p.m., June 15 and 22. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. Due to adult language and subject matter, the show is recommended for mature audiences. Matthew Shepherd, a 21-year-old student, was lured out of a Laramie, Wy., bar on October 7, 1998, allegedly because he was gay, kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die. Tickets are available at Wonderland Books, 120 Main Street and Victoria Station Cafe, 91 Main Street, both in Putnam, or with a major credit card on line at www.bradleyplayhouse.org, or by calling 860-928-7887.

Strawberry Festival The annual Strawberry Festival at the First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., June 13, 20 and 27. Shortcakes are $5 each for a generous serving made with fresh strawberries, homemade biscuits and real whipped cream. Call ahead, 860-246-2224, for large orders. Proceeds benefit the church's Outreach Program.

Fathers' Day Vigil The CT POW-MIA Committee will hold its fourth annual Fathers' Day Vigil June 13 and 14, 2008, on the West Haven Green, 355 Main Street, at West Haven City Hall and Campbell Avenue. Opening ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. followed by the first prisioner being placed in the bamboo cage at 7 p.m. Prisoners will be exchanged for the next 24 hours until 6 p.m., June 14. The 9 p.m. speaker will be Jeanie Phillips whose father was a POW during World War II. The event takes place regardless of weather, day and night. Information, 203-828-8103.

Goshen Stampede The third annual Goshen Stampede will be held from 2 to 10 p.m., June 13; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., June 14; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 15, 2008, at Goshen Fair Grounds, 116 Old Middle Street, Route 63, Goshen. Admission is $12 for adults and youths ages 10 to 18, 10 and under are free with pass from website. Veterans and immediate families are free with a military id. There will be a rodeo, tri-state amateur truck pull, bands, mega-midway, fireworks on June 13, and great food. Information, www.goshenstampede.com.

Pirate Ball The Downtown Milford Business Association will host a Pirate Ball to kick of the third annual Captain Kidd Treasure Hunt. The ball will be held from 7 to 11 p.m., June 13, 2008, at Milford Harbor, Hedwig Street, Milford. Admission is $75 per person, at the door, and includes music and dancing. Everyone must dress in costume. Rain or shine. Information, www.downtownmilfordct.com.

Healing Field of Heroes The American Legion and its Auxiliary, Department of Connecticut, will host the Hartford Healing Field of Heroes, a flag display, June 13 to 15, 2008, rain or shine, in Bushnell Park in downtown Hartford. Hartford is the host city to a 2008 Healing Field of Honor, a beautiful display of over 800 U.S. flags. These 3x5' flags will stand 8-foot tall in perfect rows and columns across a field of green in the shadows of the State Capitol. This living display will fly as a patriotic tribute to the strength and unity of Americans. Anyone is invited to sponsor a flag in honor of the men and women who have served, who are still serving, or have given their lives for the country. Flags can also be sponsored in honor of anyone you consider a hero - a Firefighter, Police Officer, EMT, a Favorite Teacher, or anyone who has made a difference in your life. To sponsor a flag or to learn more about the event, log onto www.healingfield.org/hartford/

Relay for Life Relay for Life in South Windsor and Rockville will be held from 3 p.m. to 3 p.m., June 13 and 14, 2008, in South Windsor. This is a 24-hour fundraising event designed to raise money for the American Cancer Society and to remember those who have lost the battle with cancer and those who have beaten the disease. Comprised of teams, one member from each team walks on the track for the entire 24 hours. There are opening and closing ceremonies and a Luminaria Ceremony. Information, 860-604-6279, http://main.acsevents.org/rflctswr.

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Flag Day The fifth annual Sikorsky Memorial Tribute to Flag Day will be held at noon, June 14, 2008, at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. This is a day filled with patriotic music, the Black Daggers Parachute Team jumps, speakers, and more. Everyone attending is invited to the family picnic area near dimond #11.

Humane Society Bus The Mobile Humane Society Van/Bus will be at Sweet Pea Natural Pet Foods, 869 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 14, 2008. Anyone interested in adopting an animal is welcome to stop by. Free complimentary care packages will be given to those adopting a pet. Call 860-648-2005 for information.

Animal Health Expo The Connecticut Audubon Society will host an Animal Health Expo from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 14, 2008, at 1361 Main Street, Glastonbury. Learn how to have a joyful relationship with your pets and provide a healthy life for them. Demonstrations with infromation on cats, dogs, birds, horses and wildlife will fill the day and experts will be on hand to answer questions. A shuttle bus will travel from the CT River Ferry Landing through the historic South Glastonbury to the South Glastonbury Library where service dogs will be on hand for children during story hours and the historical society will display Connecticut carriage transportation from 100 years ago. Event tickets will be good for an array of discounts ranging from a gourmet lunch at Hopewell 2 or an outdoor lobster sandwich offered by the Pirates Cove on the river. Buy wines with fantastic animal labels from the South Wine Shop or garden animal sculptures at Tapestry Rose and more. Profits support the Audubon Society and Mahila' Children which provides medical and educational services for disadvantaged children in Nepal. Tickets are $10 and are available at the CAS Center, 1361 Main Street, Glastonbury. Information, 860-633-8402.

CTRWA Meeting The CT Romance Writers of America's June 14, 2008, meeting will feature Nick Errede, presenter of NRA firearm safety programs to residents wishing to obtain a state permit to carry pistols and revolvers. He will speak about firearms from a writer's perspective and pistols in particular in a workshop designed for writers. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. at the North Haven Holiday Inn with the speaker at noon. Pay-your-own-lunch is at 1 p.m. All writers are welcome, published or not, in any genre. No ammunition will be present. Information, 860-460-1861, or e-mail Suzie7Rowley@yahoo.com, CTRWA.org.

Secret Garden Tour Secret Gardens of Guilford Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 14, 2008, in Guilford, sponsored by A Better Chance Guilford. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 on tour day. Extraordinary private gardens near the historic Guilford Green will be open for visitors. Proceeds benefit the Guilford ABC Program which provides a better change for academicially talented young women of color to achieve their potential. Tickets are available in advance at Breakwater Books on the Green or the Hole in the Wall on Boston Street, La Rosticceria in the Village Walk Shopping Center and at Taken for Granite, Route 146, Stony Creek or call 203-453-5116. Tour day tickets can be purchase at the northwest corner of the Green.

Cape Verdean Tour An educational and cultural bus tour to explore the traditions and architecture of Cape Verdeans in southeastern Connecticut will be held from noon to 8:30 p.m., June 14, 2008, from Manchester Community College, parking lot C. Guided by Connecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program Director Lynne Williamson, tour participants will travel to Norwich to view stone walls created by generations of Cape Verdean masons. They will also visit the reconstructed chapel of St. Anthony in the meditation area of St. Mary's Church and attend St. Anthony's Feast Day Mass with the Cape Verdean choir from Roxbury, Mass., followed by a featival dinner featuring Cape Verdean food and music. The $75 fee includes tour, food and entertainment. Advanced registration is required; call Manchester Community College Contin uing Education at 860-512-3232, 860-512-2800 to register.

Touch-a-Truck The Anna L. LoPresti Elementary School PTO in Seymour, will hold a Touch-a-Truck Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 14, 2008, at the Tri-Town Plaza in Seymour, to benefit the Schoolyard Renewal Project. The project includes a new playground, equipment and a nature trail. Admission is $3 per person with children under three are free. Water will be sold for $1 and school tee-shirts are $8. All proceeds benefit the school playground project.

Sporting Event Riverfront Recapture will host "A Sporting Chance for Youth Day," a free event to youth of all ages from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 14, 2008, at Hartford's Riverside Park. Participants will explore sporting activities like rowing, fishing, football, soccer, a climbing wall, orienteering, golf. volleyball, baseball, cricket and basketball, all highlighted by a performance by the players of the SoccerPlus CT Reds who will teach soccer skills, sign autographs and hand-out posters. Free lunch and tee-shirts provided to the first 500 participants. Information, www.riverfront.org. No registration needed.

Cause for Paws The Groton Animal Foundation is sponsoiring a wine tasting and art sale to benefit Groton Animals and to help pay for a new animal shelter. It will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., June 14, 2008, at the Shennecossett Yacht Club. Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. There will be 14 wine distributors and two beer distributors along with 20 artists showing two selected works each. Refreshments will be served. Information, www.grotonanimalfoundation.org.

Family Festival A Family Festival and Cow Chip Raffle will be held at 11 a.m., June 14, 2008, at the Ives Farm on Cheshire Street, Cheshire sponsored by the Calvary life Christian Center and Turning Point. There will be a cow chip raffle, pony rides, arts and crafts, strawberry picking, face painting, door prizes and good concessions. A free concert is planned and admission is free. Proceeds benefit Turning Point, a drug and alcohol program. Information, 860-585-5597.

Hazardous Waste A Hartford Household Hazardous Waste Event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 14, 2008, at the Lewis Fox Middle School, corner of Blue Hills and Albany avenues, Hartford. There is no charge. Sponsored by The Metropolitan District, residents from Hartford and other eligible towns can to empty their homes of hazardous waste. Acceptable household waste include CFLs, solvents, pesticides, cleaners, mercury containing products gasoline, oil-based paint and batteries. The following materials will not be accepted: latex paint, tires, medical waste, radioactive waste, household garbage, compressed gas cylinders, smoke detectors, ammunition and explosives. For a complete list of eligible towns and acceptable items log onto www.themdc.com or call the HazWaste Hotline at 860-278-3809.

Open House Day The fourth annual Connecticut Open House Day will be held statewide June 14, 2008 with times varying by location. Sponsored by the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, more than 230 cultural organizations and attractions will invite state residents to discover Connecticut's offerings with a variety of special incentives such as free or discounted admission, gifts and/or special exhibits and activities. Participants include museums, galleries, historic properties, theaters, farms, vineyards, amusement parks, nature centers, shops, hotels, inns and B&Bs, the Governor's Residence, CCT's gallery and golf courses. For information on specials and hours of operation, call 1-888-CTvisit or go to CTvisit.com for a list of participating properties.

Health Fair The Shiloh Development Corporation New London will host a free Health Fair for family fun, health and wellness initiatives from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 14, 2008, at the Shiloh Family Life Center, 3 Garvin Street, New London. The theme is "Health and Wellness for Our Community" and will include free health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, HIV/AIDS/STD, kidney, prostate cancer and men's health. Also live entertainment, door prizes, children's activities, physical fitness programs and nutritional workshops on health eating, finger printing and other security initiatives and a mobile mammography program from noon to 4 p.m., June 13. Information, 860-443-4462.

Allison Fisher Fundraiser A bowl-a-thon fundraiser to benefit Allison Fisher, who at 44 years old, is battling color cancer which has metastasized, will be held from noon to 3 p.m., June 14, 2008, at Colony Lanes, Wallingford. Tickets are $20 and include three games of bowling, shoe rental, a slice of pizza and beverage and must be purchased in advance. Call 860-344-9545, 860-402-4948. Raffle tickets will be sold for prizes. Proceeds benefit the Fisher family who are facing medical bills and family needs while Allison undergoes six months of treatment.

Norfield Church Fair The 107th annual Norfield Church Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 14, 2008, at the church, 64 Norfield Road in Weston. The Art Opening will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m., June 12, and the Antique's and Walton's Corner runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m., June 13. Admission is free. All fair profits benefit organizations outside the church and to date more than $1 million has been given to others since 1990. This year's fair includes both a silent and live auction, food, crafts, a book area, kettlecorn, grandma's attic, Father's Day craft table and more. A complete list of events can be found at www.norfield.org, 203-227-7886.

Chorus Angelicus Music Mountain presents Chorus Angelicus at 6:30 p.m., June 14, 2008, at 225 Music Mountain Road in Falls Village. Admission is $30 at the door, $27 in advance and $17 for students, ages 5 to 11 are free. Chorus Angelicus is the internationally acclaimed children's choir. A highlight of the performance is the Connecticut premier of "The Aim Was Song," a cantata for eight solo voices, treble choir, French horn and piano. Information and tickets, www.musicmountain,org, 860-824-7126.

Life on a Farm Three Centuries on a New England Farm with Sandy Staebner, director of Blue Slope Farm, will be presented from 10 a.m. to noon, June 14, 2008, in Franklin. At this southern Connecticut dairy farm, visitors will learn where milk comes from and who it comes from. Step back in time at the Blue Slope Museum with its collection of artifacts and implements representing 200 years of farming. Everyone will have a chance to try these tools and learn what life was like for 18th and 19th century farmers. The tour ends with a drive-by tour of the farm's modern day operation. Bring a picnic lunch. Adults and children age 6 and older and children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $10 for members of the CT State Museum of Natural History, and $15 for non-members. Information, http://www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhhome.html.

Treasure Hunt Captain Kidd's Treasure Hunt, sponsored by the Downtown Milford Business Association, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 14, 2008, in downtown Milford. The event features a treasure map, free booty, lots of entertasinment and Captain Kidd, his pirates and wenches. Rain or shine. Free, public invited.

Flea Market St. Thomas Church, Goshen, will hold its fourth annual Flea Market from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., June 14, 2008, at the church. Over 60 vendors strong and growing. The event will be held indoors and outdoors. Toys, jewelry, collectibles, attic treasures, hand-crafted items, knick-knacs, bric-abrac, something for everyone. Breakfast and lunch will be served. There is no admission charge and parking is free.

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Dream Cars for Kid's Dreams The 12th annual Dream Cars for Kid's Dreams will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 15, 2008, at Connecticut Children's Place in East Windsor. Car admission is $10, spectators are $2. The car show features model cars and artwork done by children at the home along with show cars of all makes in 18 classes. Awards, food and fun for the entire family. Proceeds benefit the Children's Welfare Fund.

Farmers' Market The Coventry Farmers' Market will open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 15, 2008, on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street, Coventry. This week it is the Cool Cow Jamboree Fathers' Day featuring an ice cream social with ingredients donated by local dairy, maple and berry farmers. The farmers of Mountain Dairy are special guests. At the Hale Farm, learn the historic method of making cheese from dairy cows. Admission is free. Information, www.coventryfarmersmarket.com.

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Breakdancing Shakespeare Breakdancing Shakespeare presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream," featuring actors from the Young Performers Group from the Hartford Stage Education Division, at 7 p.m., June 16, 2008, at New Britain High School, 110 Mill Street, New Britain. It is free. Information, 860-520-7263, www.hartfordstage.com.

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Onboard Weather Forecasting A free seminar on Onboard Weather Forecasting sponsored by the New Britain Power Squadron will be held June 17, 2008, at the Crossroads Church of God, 146 Hudson Street, Berlin. Registration begins at 6:45 p.m. Seating is limited, call to reserve a seat, 860-223-1890 or e-mail pelicanspouch@hotmail.com. This 90-minute seminar is for boaters, beachcomers and fishermen. Learn some fundamentals of weather systems, how to interpret clouds and their changes, wind direction, temperature and pressure. Know when to go out and when to come in.

Property Tax Seminar A discussion on ways to save for real estate taxes aned other strategies will be led by Finance Director of the Town of Bloomfield, Daniel Costello, and Ken Sklodsky, senior marketing manager of the Bloomfield branch of the Simsbury Bank, will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m., June 17, 2008, at the Bloomfield Town Hall in the council chambers. It is free. Information, www.simsburybank.com/bloomfield or call 860-286-9400.

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Habitat for Humanity A fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 18, 2008, at the Blue Tulip in Milford, Darien, Fairfield, Wilton and Canton. Fifteen percent of all sales that day will be donated to Habitat. Information, www.bluetulip.com.

Young Artists' Concert The Connecticut International Young Artist Winners' Concert will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., June 8, 2008, at First Congregational Church, downtown Stamford, sponsored by Young Talent Promotions. Admission is $15. Over 100 young and talented piano and string musicians from around the country will compete. Judges from the New England Conservatory, Moscow's Tchaikovskogo Conservatory and Boston College will select the winners for this concert. The public is invited.

Soccer Tryouts The New England Comets Premier Soccer Club Tryouts for the 2008-2009 season will be held at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., June 18 and 21, 2008. Tryouts for U9-U10 Girls and Boys are scheduled for 5 p.m., June 18 at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford; 5 p.m., June 19 at Emmett O'Brien Fields in Ansonia; at 5 p.m., June 21, 2008, at SportsZone in Trumbull; U-11 and 12, Boys and Girls are planned for 6:30 p.m., June 18 at Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford; 6:30 p.m., June 18, Emmett O'Brien Fields in Ansonia; 6:30 p.m., June 21, SportsZone, Trumbull. Information, www.necommets.com.

Teen Driving A Community Forum on Teen Driving Safety will be held at 7 p.m., June 18, 2008, at The Capitol Theater main stage, 896 Main Street, Willimantic, sponsored by EASTCONN, a non-profit regional educational service center and also WILI-AM radio. This is a moderated panel discussion on the effects of teen driving fatalities including an overview by DMV commissioner Robert M. Ward on the state's newest teen-driver laws. Experts will discuss strategies for parents and communities who want to save teen lives on the roads. Information, www.eastconn.org.

Strawberry Festival The eighth annual Strawberry Festival will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., June 18, 2008, at The Watermark at East Hill, 611 East Hill Road, Southbury. It is free but a reservation is required, call 203-262-6868 or 800-435-4249. Guests and residents will have the opportunity to mingle and enjoy homemade strawberry shortcake prepared by professional chefs. Musical entertainment. Reserve by June 1.

Bowler Golfers Bowlers Golfing for Kids, the fifth annual golf tournament to benefit the Channel 3 Kids Camp, will be held at 10 a.m., June 18, 2008, at Goodwin Park Golf Course, 1130 Maple Avenue, Hartford. The cost is $80 per golfer and includes 18-holes of golf, shared cart, warm up bucket of balls, $4 per person pro shop merchandise credit, two-hour barbecue including chicken, ribs, baked beans, pasta, potato salad, soda and draft beer. There will be awards and prizes. To enter, send a check to David M. Sloan, 554 Taylor Street, Manchester, CT 06042 and include the following information: name, address, phone number and handicap. Information, 860-649-3227.

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International Baseball The Danbury Westerners will face Team China baseball teams at 7 p.m., June 19, 2008, at Rogers Park in Danbury. Admission is $5 and senior citizens and children are free. Everyone is invited to welcome the Chinese National Olympic Baseball Team and to defray the cost of hosting Team China, businesses, civic groups and individuals are being offered special event sponsorship opportunities: Gold Medal Sponsor, $1,000 or more; Silver Medal Sponsor, $500 to $999; Bronze Medal Sponsor, $100 to $499; Event Sponsor, $25 to $99. Sponsors will be recognized. Information, www.danburywesterners.com, 203-788-3408.

Summer Family Campfires Roast marshmallows, drink lemonade, sing old and new rounds and action songs, all at Summer Family Campfires to be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m., June 19, July 10 and August 21, 2008, at the Blue Slope Country Museum, 138 Blue Hill Road, Franklin. Admission is $4 per person or $16 per family. Bring something to sit on. Held rain or shine. Information, www.blueslope.com

Celebrating Bob Marley Caribbean American Heritage Month: Celebrating Bob Marley, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., June 19, 2008, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. It is free. There will be a documentary film screening of "Africa Unite," a celebration of Bob Marley's vision 2007. In this concert, staged on what would have been Marley's 60th birthday, a host of musicans gather in Meskel Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a 12-hour concert to highlight Marley's timeless message of universal unity and understanding. Information, www.hplct.org.

Healthy Eating for Diabetes The Middlesex Hospital Center for Chronic Care Management presents "Healthy Eating for Diabetes," a free informational session to be held at the Mercy Center in Madison, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 19, 2008. Eileen Rice a dietitian and certified diabetes educator, will discuss the truth about carbs, popular food myths and food labels made easy. For directions, go to www.mercybythesea.org, call, 203-245-0401; for information on the talk and to register, call 860-358-3003.

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Arts in the Spirit During the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, the New Haven Trinity Players will host "Arts in the Spirit," an evening of theater, music and history. "Nicene Noir" will be presented at 7:30 p.m., June 20, and at 5 p.m., June 21, 2008, at Trinity Church on the Green, downtown New Haven. The events are free and open to the public. Following the play, Walden Moore will treat the audience to the sounds of Trinity's historic Aeolian Skinner organ, a masterpiece of 4,656 pipes. A tour of Trinity's stained glass windows will follow. Four Tiffiany Studio windows are included. A wine and cheese recpetion will follow. Information, 203-937-0131.

Strawberry Festival The annual Strawberry Festival at the First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., June 20 and 27. Shortcakes are $5 each for a generous serving made with fresh strawberries, homemade biscuits and real whipped cream. Call ahead, 860-246-2224, for large orders. Proceeds benefit the church's Outreach Program.

Live Concert David Kauffman, singer, songwriter and founder of Good for the Soul Music, will perform in concert from 7:30 to 9 p.m., June 20, 2008, at St. Mary's Church, 1600 Main Street, Coventry. It is free. Kauffman has given over 1,000 concerts and performed for Pope John Paul II and at World Youth Day in Denver and Paris.

Miss CT Dinner Dance The Miss Connecticut Scholarship Program is celebrating 80 years of providing scholarships and leadership development to young women of Connecticut. The program will hold a dinner dance at 7:30 p.m., June 20, 2008, at ther Aqua Turf Club, Mulberry Street, Plantsville. Tickets are $65 for adults and $35 for children. The 80th anniversary pageant will be held June 27 and 28 at the Garde Arts Center in New London. Tickets for the pageant may be ordered through the Garde Box office at 860-444-7373. Tickets for the dinner dance may be obtained at 203-415-3797, www.miss-ct.org.

Fridays at the Museum Drop into the CT State Museum of Natural History on the campus of the University of Connecticut anytime from 1 to 3 p.m., June 20, 2008, for cultural and natural history activities. During these Friday afternoon sessions, visitors can view exhibits, participate in a hands-on activity, and explore a different aspect of the world around us through experimentation and conservation. Children must be in grades one through five and be accompanied by an adult. Free. Information, 860-486-5690, http://www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhhome.html.

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Car Wash/Bake Sale PeaceJam Car Wash and Bake Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 21 and 22, 2008, at 554 South Main Street, Cheshire, across from Cheshire High School. PeaceJam Cheshire is sponsored by Cheshire Youth Services. Proceeds will benefit the devastating poverty in Haiti. Information, www.cheshirect.org/youthsocial/publications.html.

Car Wash Bloomfield High School's Class of 2008 is sponsoring a car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 21, 2008, at McDonald's in the Copaco Center, Cottage Grove Road. A wash is $5.

Artwell Gallery Artwell Gallery, Litchfield County's Community Art Center, 19 Water Street, Torrington, announces "Fabrications - Textiles, Wearables and Various Common Threads," an exhibit of works of art made from different types of fabric and artists interpretation. "Fabrications" will have an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m., June 21, 2008, and is free and open to the public. For sale at the opening will be bags of fabric, herbal pillows and painted flower pots. Proceeds benefit the Artwell Gallery and its quality programs. Regular gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m., Thursday to Sunday. Information, 860-481-5122.

ARF Tag Sale The Animal Rescue Foundation, ARF, will hold its annual fundraiser tag sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 21 and 22, 2008, at Main Street, Terryville.

Leroy Anderson Exhibit The Leroy Anderson Centennial Special Exhibit will be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, beginning June 21, 2008, at the Woodbury Public Library, Woodbury. Patrons can view the exhibit on Anderson and his music created by the composer's sons, Rolf and Kurt Anderson. The exhibit will run for a month and will then travel to other libraries in the region. It is free and open to the public. Information, www.leroyanderson.com/leroy-anderson-in-woodbury.htm.

Habitat Home Show The Habitat Home Show will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., June 21, 2008, at Lime Rock Park, Lakeville. Admission is $25 at the date. There will be a live auction, silent auction, artist demonstrations and refreshments. Information, 860-824-0393.

Giant Flea Market The fifth annual Terryville Giant Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 21, 2008, at the Terryville Fairgrounds. Admission is $1 per person. Over 100 vendors will be present from around New England. Information and directions, www.terryvillefleamarket.org. Sponsored by the Terryville Lions Club.

Summer Solstice A Summer Solstice Celebration will be held from 8 to 10 p.m., June 21, 2008, at The Children's Museum, Trout Brook Road, West Hartford. Party under the stars at an affair for the whole family. Enjoy a bonfire, music, games, telescopes and a bit of learning about the solstice and the reason for the seasons. There will also be an advanced showing of the new planetarium show entitled "Earth's Wild Ride." Admission is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Information, www.TheChildrensMuseumCT.org, e-mail events@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org or call 860-231-2830, ext. 44.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Come see 1880-clad riders race on horseback through a course of balloons firing blanks from Colt 45-type guns for a time and accuracy score at beginning at noon, June 21, 2008, at the Chaplin Fin Fur and Feather Club, Chewink Road, off Route 6, Chaplin. Admission is a donation to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Bring a lawn chair and a camera. One of the fastest growing equine sports this event features all kinds of horses. Information, www.ctrenegades.com.

Summerfest in Burlington Summerfest will be celebrated from noon to 9 p.m., June 21, 2008, at the Burlington Congregational Church, Route 4, Burlington. Free admission and donations accepted. There will be entertainment for all ages, performance demonstrations, arts and crafts for sale and lots of food. The Chaparrals will perform from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bring chairs and a blanket.

YMCA Anniversary On June 21, 2008, the YWCA of the Hartford Region will celebrate 25 years of quality child care for elementary school children in Manchester. The celebration is organized to commemorate the YWCA's involvement in the town of Manchester and to thank the community for its support of YWCA programs. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Martin Elementary School, 140 Dartmouth Road and includes games, activities, anniversary cake, car seat safety check and Ident-a-Kit sponsored by the Manchester Police Department, all designed for the entire family. Information, 860-645-2240.

Shaboo Inn Reunion The 26th Shaboo Inn Reunion Concert will be held from 5 to 11:30 pm., June 21, 2008, at Jillson Square, Main Street, Willimantic to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Windham Community Memorial Hospital. Performances by Rick Derringer at 5 p.m., The Marshall Tucker Band at 7 p.m. and David Foster and The Mohegan Sun All Stars are at 9:30 p.m. Tickets in advance are $15 and $20 at the gate. Purchase advance tickets at http://www.windhamhospital.org. Children under 12 are free. Beer, wine, pizza, hamdburgers, hot dogs and ice cream available. No coolers. Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Handicapped and motorcycle parking available at Jillson Square. Proceeds benefit the hospital Auxiliary. Information, 860-423-5700.

Garden Tour The Green Thumb Garden Tour will be held in Ellington from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 21, 2008. Seven private gardens and two public garden are on the tour and detailed maps will be provided for each garden. It is sponsored by Ellington Women's Club with proceeds benefitting local charities. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 on the day or the tour. Call 860-872-0425.

Greyhound Picnic The Greyhound Rescue and Rehab a Greyhound Rescue Group will hold a picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 21, 2008, at Bennet Memorial Park in Bethel. Over 100 rescued greyhounds and their adopted families are expected. Information, 203-775-9731.

World Refugee Day World Refugee Day will be observed from noon to 5 p.m., June 21, 2008, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. The area's most recent arrivals will be welcomed and events include live music and dance performances, indigenous craft exhibits, information booths and more. Presented in collaboration with Catholic Charities and Hartford Sister Cities. Free. Information, www.phlct.org.

Cody Camp Golf Tourney The Cody Camp Golf Tournament will be played June 21, 2008, at the Banner Country Club in Moodus. Start time is 9 a.m. Admission is $100 per golfer and funds will benefit a baseball field in Colchester in memory of Cody Camp, a 6-year-old boy who lost his life to Burkitt's lympoma. Information, www.codycampgolf.com.

Wetlands/Wildlife in Litchfield "Wetlands and Wildlife at White Memorial" in Litchfield will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, June 21, 2008. The fee is $10 for members of the CT State Museum of Natural History and $15 for non-members. The program will be conducted by Dave Rosgen, director of Wildlife Research at White Memorial Conservation Center. Advance registration required, call 860-486-5690, http://www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhhome.html. Bring a picnic lunch. Fee includes admission to the Nature Museum. For adults and children ages 8 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. White Memorial is a 4,000-acre private nature preserve off Route 202 in Litchfield. The wetlands here are complicated and intricate making the area a birding hotspot year-round. Visitors will be led on a tour of the Little Pond Boardwalk and wetlands. Bring a picnic lunch.

Kayak/Bike Event The fifth annual Animal Rescue Kayak and Bike Event will be held all day, June 21, 2008, rain or shine from Bluff Point State Park in Groton. This event will benefit the Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program. There are four paddle courses for all abiliities or just be a virtual kayaker and collect pledges from your friends. Information, www.mysticaquarium.org.

Saturday Night Movie Saturday Night at the Movies on the Green, sponsored by the Downtown Milford Business Association, will be held at dusk, June 21, 2008, on the Milford Town Green. Bring a picnic and enjoy this free entertainment. Check www.downtownmilfordct.com for feature information and times.

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Firemen's Parade The Essex Fire Engine Co. No. 1 will hold its 175th Anniversary Parade beginning at noon, June 22, 2008, in Essex. Included in the parade will be fire apparatus from all over the state, games for children, food and more. Essex is the second oldest fire department in the state and is all volunteer. Information, www.essexctfire.com.

Open Horse Show The 1st Company Governor's Horse Guard will hold its annual Open Horse Show beginning at 8 a.m., June 22, 2008, at the Horse Guard Grounds, Route 167, beteeen routes 4 and 44, in Avon. Admission is $5 with children under 12 free. Food will be available on the grounds and parking available. Dogs are permitted on leashes. Classes include jumping, driving, English, western and specialty breeds. Information, www.govhorseguards.org, 860-673-3525.

One-Room School The One-Room Schoolhouse at Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, berlin, will be open during the 10 a.m. service from June 22 to August 31, 2008. All children are invited. Information, 860-828-6586.

Half Marathon The 28th annual Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon, 5K race and Kid's Fun Run will be held beginning at 8:30 a.m., June 22, 2008, from Jennings Beach in Fairfield. The event is hosted by Fairfield Firefighters and draws some of the finest runners from around the northeast. Admission is free for spectators with varying charges for racers. Proceeds benefit the CT Burns Care Foundation Camp for Kids and other charities. The race is accessible by Metro North Railroad with free shuttle buses from the Fairfield train station. Information, www.fairfieldhalf.org.

Benefit Dinner A ziti dinner to benefit Taylor Gannon who suffers from seizures and cerebral palsy will be held at 2 p.m., June 22, 2008, at American Legion, 21 Cedar Street, Naugatuck. Donation is $10 and the public is welcome.

Blessing of the Boats Blessing of the Fleet, sponsored by the St. Andrew the Apostle Society as part of the Italian Feast, at 1 p.m., June 22, 2008, from New Haven Harbor. All boaters and their families are invited. Information, 203-469-7473. Free.

Farmers' Market The Coventry Farmers' Market will open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 22, 2008, on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street, Coventry. This week it is the Summer Solstice Faire offering herbal lore and a tour of the Hale Farm Garden. Gail Nogas, herbalist from Enfield, will speak on "The Legend and Lore of Mead Making," and Rosemarie Roast, a herbalist from Winsted, will share the secrets of "The Basic Brine," showing what you can do with fresh vegetbales, a little sea salt and water. Children and make and take home a sundial and decorate cupcakes. Admission is free. Information, www.coventryfarmersmarket.com.

Charity Motorcycle Ride Jordan's Journey, a charity motorcycle ride to benefit people with disabilities, will be held June 22, 2008, from the NEAT Center at Oak Hill School, 120 Holcomb Street, Hartford. Registration is at 9 a.m. with the ride going from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $20 per rider, $10 per passenger, $12 per non-rider ages 12 to adult, $6 per non-rider ages 4 to 11, free for non-riders 3 and under. The ride goes from Hartford to New Hartford for a cookout, prizes, games, an auction and games at Brodie Park. Route maps available. Rain or shine. Information, www.ciboakhill.org.

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Bible Blitz A "Bible Blitz," a free program of games, crafts, singing, stories and snacks for all students in kindergarten through grade 5, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., June 23 to 27, 2008, at the Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Berlin. Register by calling Carroll Cyr at 860-828-6586.

Memorial Golf Tournament The 12th annual Paul Ode Memorial Golf Tournament will be played June 23, 2008, at 389 Racebrook Road, Orange. The day begins with a 7 a.m. breakfast and an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The charge is $150 per golfer, $225 for a student/parent combo and proceeds will benefit Columbus House. Tee sponsors are available for $100. The event is sponsored by the Orange Congregational Church. Information, www.columbushouse.org or call 203-795-9749.

Golf Open Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will hold a Golf Open beginning at 8 a.m., June 23, 2008, at the Oak Lane Country Club, Woodbridge. Registration and breakfast will be followed by a 9 a.m. tee-off, shot-gun start and a 1 p.m., luncheon and awards. Foursomes, sponsorships and packages are available. For information, 203-248-1800, or www.jdrf,org/greaternewhaven.

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Young Professionals Hartford's Young Professionals Taskforce will hold a public hearing to give other young professionals the opportunity to express what they believe Hartford needs to do to attract and retain its young workforce. The hearing will be held at 6 p.m., June 24, 2008, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 500 Main Street, hart5ford.

T'ai Chi Program A free Ta'i Chi Program will be offered at the Deep River Town Landing on the Connecticut River, at 7 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 24 through August 28, 2008. It is sponsored by the Deep River Rotary Club and is free. The class will be led by Shifu David Shaver of Peaceful Wolf T'ai Chi Chuan of East Haddam.

Survivors of Homicide Survivors of Homicide Inc., a non-profit organization that provides crisis personal support, peer support and advocacy for people who have lost a loved one to murder, will meet at 7 p.m., June 24, 2008, at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London. Information, www.survivorsofhomicide.com.

Farmers' Market The Spring Glen Farmers' Market will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., every Tuesday from June 24 to October 14, at the Spring Glen Church, 1825 Whitney Aveue, Hamden. Free admission. The market features free, Connecticut-grown produce and other items. Live music each week. Information, www.springglenchurch.org, 203-288-3381.

2007 Race Car The Jack Daniels 2007 Race Car will be on display from 2 to 5 p.m., June 24, at Amity Wine and Spirits, 95 Amity Road, New Haven and from 7 to 10 p.m., June 24, 2008, at the Fireside, 810 Woodward Avenue, New Haven. Free. Meet the Jack Girls, receive giveaways and enter a raffle for race car tickets to the June 29 Lenox Industrial Tools 300 Race in New Hampshire. Information, www.jackdanielsracing.com, 203-934-2492.

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Pasta Dinner The community of Unionville is raising money to help a resident of the New Horizons Villasge who needs a new service dog. A pasta dinner will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., June 25, 2008, at Marinelli's in Burlington. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Classic Hair Designs of Unionville and Pritcards Bottle Shops on East Main Street, Unionville. Call 860-673-4894 for details.

Spoken Word S.W.E.E.T. Potato Society, in conjunction with the Augusta Cultural Center, presents "What Is In The Words," a poetry forum for local poets to share their literary works with the community, from 6 to 9 p.m., June 25, 2008, at the Augusta Cultural Center, 175 East Main Street, Meriden. Poet sign-in begins at 5:15 p.m. Information, 203-935-0438.

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Jenny Lind Concert A concert featuring JeanMarie Garofalo, the American winner of the 60th annual Jenny Lind Soprano Competition, and Susanna Stern, the Swedish winner, will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m., June 26, 2008, at the Playhouse on the Green, 177 State Street, Bridgeport. Admission is $25 and the event is sponsored by The Barnum Festival. Information, www.barnumfestival.com. In 1949, a competition started to find vocal artists in both countries most representative of the voice of Jenny Lind, also known as "The Swedish Nightingale."

Open Read An Open Read will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., June 26, 2008, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford sponsored by the Hartford History Center, a new program for writers and readers. The program provides writers of prose - fiction and non-fiction and either self or industry-published - the opportunity to read before an audience as well as respond to questions. Each author will read for 10 minutes followed by a five-minute queston and answer period. To participate, the author must be a Hartford resident or the book, essay and/or feature be set in or about Hartford. To sign up to read, call 860-695-6347.

Italian Festival The St. Andrew the Apostle 108th annual Italian Festival will be held at St. Andrew Club grounds, 515 Chapel Street, Wooster Square in New Haven, from 5 to 11 p.m., June 26 to June 29, 2008. Free admission. Italian food, entertainment, games, rides. Information, www.italianyouth.org/feast.

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Church Anniversary The members of Messiah Baptist Church, 210 Congress Street, Bridgeport, will celebrate the church's 120th anniversary the weekend of June 27, 2008. At 6 p.m., June 27, an anniversary banquet will be held at the Inn at Villa Blanca in Seymour. The main speaker is the Rev. Major Lewis Jemison of Oklahoma City, OK., with special guests the Wardlaw Brothers of Lyons, Ga. Church Friends and Family Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 28, 2008, on the church grounds. The Anniversary Worship Service will be held at 10 a.m., June 28, 2008. The guest preacher is Dr. Ronald D. Barton of Shadow Oak Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. The Messiah Baptist Church Combined Choir will provide the music. Information, 203-367-3940.

Fireworks in Hamden The Hamden Volunteer Firefighters Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will be held June 27, 2008, at Town Park Center at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden. Rain date is June 28. Music begins at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at approximately 9:20 p.m. Free. Bring blankets, chairs and coolers, food will also be available.

Strawberry Festival The annual Strawberry Festival at the First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., June 27, 2008. Shortcakes are $5 each for a generous serving made with fresh strawberries, homemade biscuits and real whipped cream. Call ahead, 860-246-2224, for large orders. Proceeds benefit the church's Outreach program.

Ice Cream Social The ninth annual Ice Cream Social will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., June 27, 2008, at New Morning Middle Quarter Mall, 738 Main Street, South Woodbury. Natural and organic ice cream (frozen yogurt, soy or sorbet) sundae. Donation of $5 will benefit Safe Haven's free shelter and services for victims of domestic violence. There will be live music including a Celtic harp performance from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Information, www.newmorn.com, 203-262-0673, ext. 360.

Prudence Crandall Center The Prudence Crandall Center will hold its third annual Silent No More Auction and Reception at 6 p.m., June 27, 2008, at the center's new Rose Hill Building. Tickets for the event are $50 each and must be purchased in advance. Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, wine, light jazz and a silent auction are planned. Silent auction items include vacations, wine, memorabilia, gift baskets, gym memberships and gift certificates. The center serves more than 8,700 women, children and men annually whose lives have been devastated by violence in their homes. Information, tickets, call 860-225-5187, ext. 14.

HIV Prevention Day Community Promise/HIV Prevention Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 27, 2008, at The Park Green Southend of Hartford, sponsored by CRT. The mayor and other community non-profit agencies are coming together for the day. Information, 860-560-5599.

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Relay for Life Relay for Life is a fundraiser for the American Cacner Society and will be held from 11 a.m., June 28 to 9 a.m., June 29, 2008, at Norwich Free Academy. There will be a children's tent, American Idol spoof, entertainment, basket raffle, fake jail to have someone arrested (and they have to raise bail to get out), midnight madness, free food and soda. To donate, www.main.acsevents.org.

Car Wash Cub Scout Pack 431 will hold a Car Wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 28, 2008, at the Congregational Church of Burlington. A car wash is $5.

Classic Car Show The fifth annual Antique Classic Car Show will be held from 4 to 9:30 p.m., June 28, 2008, at Griswold Veterans Memorial Park, Ashland and Hill streets, Jewett City. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Griswold Veterans Memorial Park Commission, the event will also feature the band "Phantoms," to perform beginning at 6 p.m.

Benefit Concert The second annual Benefit Concert in memory of Jack Young Jr., will be held beginning at 11 a.m., June 28, 2008, at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Route 169, Brooklyn. Young died in 2007. Particle Accelerator is the annual charity benefit rock show held in his memory. So far, 14 local bands have signed onto perform with White Rose Confession and Circadian Rhythm serving as headline acts. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Gates open at 11 a.m. with performances throughout the day and evening. For tickets, call 860-928-5882 or at www.particleaccelerator.org. Tickets can also be purchased at Savage Systems, 82 Providence Street, Putnam.The benefit is intended to increase awareness of suicide and depression and to raise money for those in need of assistance who lack health insurance or coverage for mental health services.

Benefit Doo Wop Show Kenny Vance and the Planotones will perform a Doo Wop Show to benefit Connecticut Community Care at 7;30 p.m., June 28, 2008, at Ives Concert Hall in Danbury. Admission is $30 and $40. Tickets, wcsu.edu/tickets, 203-837-8499; information, www.ctcommunitycare.org.

Car Wash A Car Wash will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 28, 2008, at Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Berlin. Cars are $7 and SUV's are $10. Proceeds will benefit the Youth Group Summer Mission 2008 trip. Call 860-828-6586 for information.

Leroy Anderson A special Leroy Anderson Commorative Cancellation will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon, June 28, 2008, at the Woodbury Post Office. The cancellation was designed by Anderson's son-in-law, and celebrates Anderson's centennial. Anderson was a resident of Woodbury for 26 years. At 10 a.m., the Waterbury Symphony Brass Quintet will perform "Bugler's Holiday", "Trumpeter's Lullaby," and "Woodbury Fanfare," written in 1959 for a town's tercentennial. Free, open to the public. Information, www.leroyanderson.com/leroy-anderson-in-woodbury.htm.

Lions Picnic/Fireworks The Hebron Lions 2008 Picnic and Fireworks will be held June 28, 2008, at the Hebron Lions Fairgrounds, 347 Gilead Street, Hebron. Gates open at 2 p.m., fireworks are set for 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per carload. Celebrate the July 4 holiday and Hebron's 300th birthday with a bigger than ever fireworks display, a vintage baseball game at 2 p.m. and more. Bring a picnic or purchase a wide selection of food available on site. There will be rock climbing, a mechanical bull and inflatables and free children's games. Rain date is June 29. Information, www.HebronHarvestFair.org.

Benefit Golf The Hazardville Fire Department will host a golf tournament June 28, 2008, at the Hampden Country Club in Hampden, Mass. Registration is at noon with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $100 per golfer and includes a steak dinner, 18 holes of golf with cart, gift bag and refreshments on the course. Those interested should call 860-749-8344, 860-216-8520 or e-mail amartin@hazardvillefire.org. Proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Family Cruise Night A Family Cruise Night will be held from 4 to 9 p.m., June 28, 2008, at the Bethany Airport, sponsored by the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary. There will be antique cars, muscle cars, motorcycles, tractors, fire trucks welcome. This is not a judged show. Parking is $5 and drivers of cruise vehicles are free and will receive a free food voucher. In addition, there will be live music, food, clowns, dunk tank, inflatables, face painting, tattoos and fire truck rides. Bring a blanket and chairs. Information, www.bvfdct.com.

Talent Show The Justin Pisani Talent Show will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., June 28, 2008, at Wolcott High School, 457 Boundline Road, Wolcott. Proceeds benefit the Diabetes Foundation. Information, 203-808-9889, 860-274-2068.

Quarter Midget Racing The 2008 Eastern Grand National Race will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., June 22 to 28, 2008, at the Silver City Quarter Midget Club track behind the American Legion, Hanover Road, Meriden. Racers, ages 5 to 16, from around the US and Canada will race on the 1/20 of a mile asphalt track. Free. Information, www.silvercityquartermidgets.com.

Scleroderm Walk Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderm, a walk to fund a cure for this disease and to provide education and support to those afflicted, will be held June 28, 2008, at the West Hartford Reservoir. It begins at 9:15 a.m. Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the walk. Information, www.scleroderma.org/chapter/tristate.

Lyman HS Reunion The 1982 Lyman Memorial High School Reunion Weekend will be held June 28 and 29, 2008. The cost is $50 per person or $100 per couple. The weekend event includes a buffet style dinner, cash bar, music and dancing on June 28, while June 29 features Family Fun Day at Harkness Memorial Park in Waterford. Those attending should bring a picnic lunch, blanket and family. Information, 860-376-3848.

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Pet Supply Drive A pet supply drive to benefit the hundreds of animals that are victims of the midwest floods, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 29, 2008, at Geissler's Supermarket in South Windsor. The South Windsor Jaycees will send the items to the Cedar Valley Humane Society in Cedar Rapids, IA., for distribution. Monetary donations will also be accepted and checks may be made payable to the South Windsor Jaycees. Funds will help with vaccinations and other medical care. Information, www.swjaycees.org.

Psychic Fair A Psychia Fair which includes a 15-minute reading and including tarot cards, mediumship, rune, past life readings, vendors for jewelry, handcrafts, new age and spiritual goods, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 29, 2008, at the Church of Eternal Light, Hill Street, Bristol. Fee for a 15-minute reading is $25. Information, www/churchofeternallight.org.

Leroy Anderson A special Leroy Anderson Centennial Tribute Concert will be held at 3 p.m., June 29, 2008, at Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury. The U.S. Military Academy Band from West Point, NY, will perform many of Anderson's compositions. A proclamation from Gov. M. Jodi Rell will be read. Admission is free but tickets are required and are limited to four per family. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to PO Box 325, Woodbury, CT 06798, with the number of tickets requested. Information, www.leroyanderson.com/leroy-anderson-in-woodbury.htm.

Farmers' Market The Coventry Farmers' Market will open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 29, 2008, on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street, Coventry. This week it is "Swing into Summer" with big band tunes, vintage automobiles and 1940s costumed attendants. In the Hale Farm kitchen, enjoy hearth cooking demonstrations featuring summer produce. At the Strong-Porter Museum, the Coventry Historical Society hosts Farm Day celebrating the rural heritage with a nod to Victory Gardens and stateside life in the World War II era. Admission is free. Information, www.coventryfarmersmarket.com.

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Encore Presentation "The Accidental Mayor," an encore presentation of the documentary about former Bridgeport Mayor John Fabrizi, will be held at 7 p.m., June 30, 2008, at Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the center, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sundays. Donations may be made on line at www.donateoburroughts.org/donation_page.html. The documentary was produced by filmmaker Larry Locke who had access to Fabrizi's inner sanctum, capturing both success and failures of his four-year tenure as mayor.

Munchkin Morning Mystic Aquarium presents Munchkin Morning from 7:30 to 9 a.m., June 30, 2008, at the aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic. Parents and their little ones will be allowed through the gates prior to opening to the public to experience the aquarium without the crowds. There will be summer crafts, animal touch and learn programs and music. Breakfast will be provided. Members are $20 per child and adult and $10 for each additional child; non-members are $30 for child/adult and $12 for each addtiional child. Information, www.mysticaquarium.org.