As of July 1, Governor Malloy has eliminated funding for the Eastern Regional Tourism District/Mystic Country. We encourage you to contact your local representative in support of regional tourism funding. Comments in support of reinstating regional tourism funding, inquiries or questions should be directed to the Connecticut Department of Economic Development: Commissioner … [Read more...] about Governor Malloy Eliminated Regional Tourism Funding. Here’s What You Can Do About It.
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SUMMER ART CLASSES FOR KIDS & TWEENS
4 WEEK ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Click here to read class descriptions Art Lab (ages 5 & 6) |Mon 4-5pm | 7/11-8/01 | $65 Art Lab (ages 7-9) | Mondays 5:15 - 6:15pm | 7/11 - 8/01 | $65 Textiles (ages 9-12) | Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30pm | 7/12 - 8/02 | $75 Cartooning (ages 8-10) | Wednesdays 4-5pm | 7/13 - 8/03 | $65 Painting/Drawing (ages 10-12) | Thur 4-5pm | 7/14 - 8/04 | … [Read more...] about SUMMER ART CLASSES FOR KIDS & TWEENS
Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum Host Our Annual Music at Twilight Concert on July 30, 2016
The 102nd Army National Guard Band will be performing on the Museum lawn from 6 pm to 8 pm. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, and maybe a picnic. Enjoy the music, visit the Museum, catch up with friends, learn about Connecticut’s State Heroine Free Admission to the Concert and Museum. Donations appreciated! For more information visit … [Read more...] about Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum Host Our Annual Music at Twilight Concert on July 30, 2016
Eastern Retains President’s Cup Academic Award
Pawtucket, RI — For the third time in the seven-year history of the award and for the second straight year, Eastern Connecticut State University has earned the Presidents’ Cup for the 2015-16 academic year. The award is given to the top academic institution in the Little East Conference (LEC) during the academic year. The LEC Presidents’ Cup measures the highest cumulative … [Read more...] about Eastern Retains President’s Cup Academic Award
The Last Green Valley Looks to the Future
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) hosted its Annual Membership Meeting on June 15 at Allen Hill Farm in Brooklyn, CT. More than 130 members enjoyed a gorgeous summer evening, starting in Allen Hill’s restored red barn, then touring the farm by hay wagon and visiting the site of a Native American fish weir on the Quinebaug River with Emeritus State Archaeologist Nick … [Read more...] about The Last Green Valley Looks to the Future