Southington Observer Local News Section
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Employers in Connecticut added 11,500 jobs in September, cutting the unemployment rate to its lowest in nearly six years, the state Labor Department announced Monday. The unemployment rate fell to 6.4 percent, from 6.6 percent in August, the lowest since November 2008. The Labor Department also revised the job loss in…
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Extra, extra, read all about it. The Disney musical “Newsies” is making its maiden voyage on the road. And it arrives at Waterbury’s Palace Theater on Oct. 23 for a run that continues through Oct. 25. As “Newsies” makes its way across the country for the first time, Stephanie Styles…
By Ed Harris Editor Downtown Plantsville is going to get a little spooky later this month. The Village of Plantsville Association and the Southington Parks and Recreation Department are cosponsoring the 18th annual Halloween in Plantsville on Thursday, Oct. 23 (with a rain date Oct. 24), from 5:30 to 8 p.m. “It’s a safe, free…
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer With some financial assistance from the Bradley Barnes Trust, the Central Connecticut Senior Health Services (CCSHS) was able to implement a new electronically medical record (EMR) system at the three senior living facilities in Southington. The CCSHS applied for a grant last year through the Main Street Community Foundation and…
FRIDAY, OCT. 17 BRISTOL SINGLES 50S, 60S, 70S DANCE. Held by Social Connections. 8 p.m. to midnight. Buffet from 8 to 9 p.m. Dance to the music of The Instigators. Dress casual. Door prizes. Nuchie’s Restaurant, 164 Central St., Bristol. $17. (860) 582-8229. OTHER CESAR MILLAN. The Dog Whisperer. 8 p.m. The Palace Theater, 100…
MONDAY, OCT. 20 PLAINVILLE CHEMOTHERAPY, CANCER, AND THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE. 3 p.m. Presented by physical therapy students from the University of Hartford. Learn about the common side effects of chemotherapy and how they can bring about uncomfortable feelings, and learn how exercise can subside some of these side effects. Plainville Senior Center, 200 East…
TUESDAY, OCT. 21 PLAINVILLE CAREGIVING CONNECTIONS. 10 a.m. Goals for this month’s meeting are to choose yourself, be reflective not impulsive, to know yourself be honest with yourself, treat yourself with loving kindness. Open to public and caregivers from all towns. Led by Bette Smith, Plainville Senior Center Outreach Coordinator. Plainville Senior Center, 200 East…
ONGOING PLAINVILLE CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month. Concerned citizens and taxpayers of Plainville who meet monthly to discuss town issues, policies, and issues of concern. Plainville Public Library, lower level, 56 East Main St., Plainville.
SATURDAY, OCT. 18 PLAINVILLE SUNDAY SCHOOL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL. 3 to 7 p.m. 2:45 p.m., register your carved pumpkin and/or scarecrow to enter into the contest. 3 p.m., festival begins. Games and activities, crafts, pumpkin rolls, more. 6 p.m., pumpkin lighting and judging begins. 6:30 p.m., awards. Plainville United Metodist Church, 56 Redstone Hill, Plainville. Free.…
FRIDAY, OCT. 17 OTHER ADELBROOK’S TASTE OF CROMWELL. 6:30 to 10 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Sebeth Dr., Cromwell. $30 or $50 for a pair in advance. $35 at the door. (860) 635-6010 ext. 327, Sgraves@childhome.org OCT. 18-19 BRISTOL ‘A TASTE OF GREECE.’ Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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