Town Times Looks Ahead to Summer
Friday, May 8, 2009
CTvisit (1-888-288-4748) or go to CTvisit.com for a current list of participating venues, to find special lodging and attractions packages or to sign up to become a Connecticut Ambassador.
Continued from page 36 and attractions in regions of the state that you may not have yet explored.” While visiting and re-discovering Connecticut’s treasures, residents can sign up to become Connecticut ambassadors, learn about more exciting things to see and do around the state this summer, and entertain visiting family and friends.” Connecticut Open House Day has grown from 120 participants in 2005 to more than 200 during the past several years. They include museums, galleries, historic properties, Connecticut River ferries, theaters, open artists’ studios, farms, vineyards, amusement parks, nature centers, shops, hotels, inns and B&Bs. Connecticut Open House Day specials and hours of operation will vary by property. For more info, call 1-888-
New England recreation areas Recreation areas at the 31 federal flood control reservoirs in New England operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will open to the public in mid-May. For a brochure about recreational opportunities, including directions to each site, write to the New England District, U.S. Army Crops of Engineers, ATTN: Public Affairs Office, 696 Virginia Rd., Concord, MA 01742-2751. For more information about Corps recreation and activities, check their Web site at: http://www.nae.usace.army
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Vacation Bible Camps Middlefield Federated Church, on Main Street in Middlefield across from the Community Center, is hosting a week of Vacation Bible Camp July 13-17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The program is offered to kindergartners through sixth graders with consideration given to slightly younger siblings of enrollees. The program is called God’s Big Backyard, and the cost per child is $50 with family discounts available. Call the church at (860) 349-9981 for further information and registration forms. Notre Dame Church in Durham is currently accepting registrations for its Vacation Bible Camp. The program, entitled Discovery Canyon, will be held July 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon and is geared for kids aged four to
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12. The fee for this program is $25, and registration forms are available at the church or on the church website: churchofnotredame.org. The deadline for registration is May 31. Come enjoy the fun, with crafts music and games. For more information, call Connie Sinz at (860) 349-6850.
The Ivoryton Playhouse, 2009 The Ivoryton Playhouse in 2009 will show everything it’s got – comedy, drama, music, children’s shows and a little something extra for girls’ night out! On May 27, head back to 1962 and Marilyn Monroe is in the midst of a photo shoot. She is 36 years old, divorced for the third time and living alone. Frustrated by Hollywood and tired of the label “sex symbol,” Marilyn longs to be respected for her talent and wonders what it would be like to do it all over again. Sunny Thomp-
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