Friends of East Hampton Village meet April 4

The group meets the first Thursday of each month to brainstorm about events and initiatives that will help support and promote East Hampton’s historic village district and its businesses. Image from cover of 2006 report.

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Friends of the East Hampton Village will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at Higher Grounds Coffee Shop at 70 Main St. in the Village.

The group meets the first Thursday of each month to brainstorm about events and initiatives that will help support and promote the town’s historic village district and its businesses.

Meetings are open to the public.

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Epoch Arts invites daughters to a special evening with your special guy

Join the fun from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday April 6 at Epoch Arts, located at 27 Skinner St. in East Hampton. Photo from 2012 dance courtesy of Epoch Arts.

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Girls age 12 and under, grab the man of your choice and join us for a night of dancing at Epoch Arts.

Dance the night away with your favorite guy to the music of a live DJ.

A special part of the evening is the “Daddy Dress up” show, where the girls get to dress their guys in silly costumes for the runway!

A yummy, kid-friendly dinner will be served with delicious desserts.

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You’re invited to Nutrition Mythbusters

Maribeth Abrams – a nutritional consultant, author of cookbooks and articles focused on food, and holistic health practitioner – will host a fun and informative, game show-style presentation called Nutrition Mythbusters.

Maribeth Abrams – a nutritional consultant, author of cookbooks and articles focused on food, and holistic health practitioner – will host a fun and informative, game show-style presentation called Nutrition Mythbusters.

Abrams is known for her energetic and accessible way of presenting her knowledge.

Everyone is invited to this event at the Thursday, April 4 meeting of the Vegetarian Society of Eastern Connecticut at Jack Jackter Intermediate School cafeteria in Colchester.

You don’t have to be a vegetarian to attend.

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East Hampton artists present April All Arts Night

April’s featured artist is Paul Hoffman of East Hampton, CT. Pictured here, The Drumming Room (oil) by Paul Hoffman. After over 25 years as a graphic designer, Hoffman took lessons from one of New England’s most accomplished impressionist painters in September 1999 and his work began showing in Hartford County galleries in March of the following year.

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The Art Alcove and 66 Main Marketplace will host “April All Arts Night” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

Local artists will show their works for the whole month of April.

Refreshments will be served.

April’s featured artist is Paul Hoffman of East Hampton, CT. After over 25 years as a graphic designer, he took lessons from one of  New England’s most accomplished impressionist painters in September 1999 and Hoffman’s work began showing in Hartford County galleries in March of the following year.

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Sandy Hook Commission reveals controversial recommendations

Hamden CT Mayor Scott Jackson (at podium), Chair of the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission and CT Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. Christine Stuart file photo, CTNewsJunkie.com

by CTNewsjunkie Staff

After more than 40 hours of expert testimony, the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission issued an interim report that includes a controversial recommendation to ban high-capacity magazines with 10 or more bullets and guns that can shoot them.

According to the report, the commission recognized that certain sporting events may at times seek to utilize higher capacity magazines. However, the consensus of the commission was that the spirit of sportsmanship can be maintained with lower capacity magazines.

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EHHS says Come to the Cabaret

The evening includes a homemade lasagna dinner accompanied by musical performances by East Hampton High students.

The East Hampton High School Music Department invites you to Cabaret Night beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at the high school on North Maple Street.

The evening includes a homemade lasagna dinner accompanied by musical performances by East Hampton High students.

Admission is $10 per person. Dinner includes salad, bread, your choice of meat-based or vegetarian lasagna, beverages and homemade desserts.

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In East Hampton – How much are those family heirlooms worth?

The Chatham Historical Society will sponsor its 18th annual Antique Appraisal Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 in the community room at the East Hampton Library. Image from cuckooclockblog.com

The Chatham Historical Society will sponsor its 18th annual Antique Appraisal Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 in the community room at the East Hampton Library, which is located at 105 Main St. in East Hampton.

Verbal appraisals will be offered on furniture, glassware, lamps, china, Teddy bears, dolls, quilts, artwork and other treasures. A donation of $5 per item is suggested. Proceeds support the upkeep of the Chatham Historical Society’s museum and one-room schoolhouse on Bevin Boulevard.

The event includes four expert appraisers: Bill Barrows of Thomas Barrows and Sons Ltd. of Portland, CT; Larry Shapiro of Glastonbury Appraisals; Tim Verre of Hiram Griswold Antiques in Wethersfield; and R. J. Weston of Weston’s Antiques in Coventry, CT.

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Linares, Ziobron talk with taxpayers

Sen. Linares (at podium) and Rep. Ziobron at a Town Hall Meeting to talk with taxpayers at the East Haddam Senior Center on March 19, 2013. Contributed photo.

State Sen. Art Linares and state Rep. Melissa Ziobron listened to taxpayers questions at a 90-minute Town Hall Meeting held March 19 at the East Haddam Senior Center.

The next Town Hall Meeting is 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at East Hampton Public Library. All are welcome to attend.

“We had an excellent turnout – more than 35 taxpayers came out,” Sen. Linares said about Tuesday’s meeting and added that the legislators will “take your ideas and concerns and bring them with us to the State Capitol.”

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