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Charlton Earth Day 2019 Press Release Road Clean-UP – Sign up begins April 1st! The annual town wide clean-up will run from 8 am – 2 pm on Saturday April 27th. Residents are encouraged to sign up for a section of road and pick up litter. All participants are welcome to a light lunch in the Senior Center from 11 – 1. All participants will receive a small packet of sunflower seeds and are urged to plant them in the ground to beautify the town and to provide an important source of pollen for pollinators and seeds for birds and small animals. The first 100 people to pick up bags will also receive this year’s Charlton Earth Day t-shirt, winning design by CMS student Julia Osche. Lunch and T-shirt made possible by a generous donation from Millennium Power Company, Dumpster for trash donated by Casella Waste Systems. Residents may sign up for a road to clean online http://www. townofcharlton.net/earthdaycom. htm, or sign up the day of the event in the Senior Center.
Windham-Tolland 4H "Camper Scamper" to be held April 27th WEBSTER - It's that time of year again to sign up for the Camper Scamper 5K and 1 Mile race to help raise money for camperships. New this year: For those who want to get a head start on litter pick-up, sign-up sheet and trash bags will be available on these dates and locations: Saturday, April 20th, 11 am – 1 pm Charlton Public Library lobby Monday, April 22nd, 11:45am1:00pm Charlton Senior Center Thursday, April 25th, 5 – 7 pm Charlton Library lobby Safety first! Please take care when picking up the roads. Use gloves to protect yourself from sharp objects. Wear bright clothing or a safety vests so drivers can see you easily. You may want to set up cones to caution drivers in higher speed
areas. Never open containers of unknown substances. Contact the Police to dispose of any needles or syringes – do not touch or place in bags with other refuse. Charlton Earth Fest on the Common 11am – 2pm! Stop by the Town Common for Earth Fest! Free event featuring live music by the Grey Whisker Pickers. Visit the educational vendors including Shepherd Hill Envirothon, Second Chance Animal Shelter, Blessings Farm, Fay Mountain Farm, Charlton Garden Club, AnnieMike’s Honey, and more. Suzy Q’s Ice Cream truck will be selling treats. Free giveaways, games and activities for children, and live animals are all a part of the family friendly event.
Here is the link to sign up to run: https://www. lightboxreg.com/WT4H_ Camp_5K_2019?func=&mobile=0 Can't run but would like to donate you can do it a few different ways: 1. Call the office and pay via CC over the phone (860-974-1122) 2. Send a check directly to camp with Camper Scamper in the memo line (WT4H Camp, 326 Taft Pond Rd Pomfret Center CT 06259 ) We will be looking for volunteers to help that day as well. Thanks for helping kids have the time of their lives.
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Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp
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Saturday, April 27th
Registration Begins - 8am Kids Run Begins - 9:30am Race Begins - 10am Walkers will begin immediately after runners 4-H Camp Lodge 36 Taft Pond Rd. • Pomfret, CT
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• Lay out newspaper or an old tablecloth to soak up any spills. Spills are inevitable, so don’t let them spoil the fun. In addition, Beautifully colored Easter eggs are empty egg cartons make ideal a beloved holiday tradition. In many drying racks, so do not discard cultures, eggs represent new life, them. fertility and rebirth. For Christians, the Easter egg is symbolic of the • Make patterns or other designs resurrection, or the eternal life, on the eggs. Use a white crayon to of Jesus Christ. The practice of draw on the egg directly. The dye coloring eggs and offering them will not stick to the wax. Or use as decorative items is embraced string, rubber bands, tape, stickers, during both secular and religious or other items to create your pattern. Easter celebrations. Dip the egg and then remove the materials afterward to reveal the Many fond memories and traditions design. are tied to Easter egg coloring, and some people may have their • Swirl a few drops of food coloring preferential kits or practices into shaving cream on a flat surface. to achieve beautiful eggs. But Roll the eggs into the mixture, embracing some new tips and tricks let dry, and then gently clean to can produce beautiful eggs and remove the excess shaving cream. make this beloved tradition even The result is a marbled effect. more fun. • Begin with firm, hard-boiled eggs. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Then use a large spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and boil for just about 12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a bowl with ice cold water and let them cool. Allow the eggs to cool completely before coloring.
• Recognize that you don’t have to “dye” eggs at all. Use a sponge to dab on a design. Strips of tissue paper can be adhered to the egg with glue or shellac. Children may enjoy submerging the egg in glue and then coating it in glitter. The potential to create creative Easter eggs is limitless. Embracing new strategies can set this year’s eggs apart.
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Ten things for taxpayers to think about when choosing a tax preparer
• Ask about Service Fees. People should avoid preparers who base fees on a percentage of the refund or who boast bigger refunds than their competition. When asking It’s the time of the year when many about a preparer’s services and fees, taxpayers choose a tax preparer don’t give them tax documents, to help file a tax return. These Social Security numbers or other taxpayers should choose their tax information. return preparer wisely. This is because taxpayers are responsible • Ask to e-file. Taxpayers should for all the information on their make sure their preparer offers income tax return. That’s true no IRS e-file. The quickest way for matter who prepares the return. taxpayers to get their refund is to electronically file their federal tax Here are ten tips for taxpayers return and use direct deposit. to remember when selecting a preparer: • Make Sure the Preparer is Available. Taxpayers may want • Check the Preparer’s to contact their preparer after this Qualifications. People can use year’s April 15 due date. People the IRS Directory of Federal Tax should avoid fly-by-night preparers. Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications. This • Provide Records and Receipts. tool helps taxpayers find a tax Good preparers will ask to see a return preparer with specific taxpayer’s records and receipts. qualifications. The directory is a They’ll ask questions to figure searchable and sortable listing of things like the total income, tax preparers. deductions and credits. • Check the Preparer’s History. Taxpayers can ask the Better Business Bureau about the preparer. Check for disciplinary actions and the license status for credentialed preparers. For CPAs, people can check with the State Board of Accountancy. For attorneys, they can check with the State Bar Association. For Enrolled Agents, taxpayers can go to the verify enrolled agent status page on IRS. gov or check the directory.
goes directly to them – not to the preparer’s bank account. The taxpayer should review the routing and bank account number on the completed return. The preparer should give you a copy of the • Review Before Signing. Before completed tax return. signing a tax return, the taxpayer should review it. They should ask • Ensure the Preparer Signs and questions if something is not clear. Includes Their PTIN. All paid tax Taxpayers should feel comfortable preparers must have a Preparer Tax with the accuracy of their return Identification Number. By law, paid before they sign it. They should preparers must sign returns and also make sure that their refund include their PTIN. • Never Sign a Blank Return. Taxpayers should not use a tax preparer who asks them to sign a blank tax form.
• Report Abusive Tax Preparers to the IRS. Most tax return preparers are honest and provide great service to their clients. However, some preparers are dishonest. People can report abusive tax preparers and suspected tax fraud to the IRS. Use Form 14157, Complaint: Tax Return Preparer. If a taxpayer suspects a tax preparer filed or changed their return without the taxpayer’s consent, they should file Form 14157-A, Return Preparer Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit.
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French River Connection Annual Meeting WEBSTER - The French River Connection will hold its annual meeting on April 10, 2019 at 7pm at Point Breeze in Webster. A short business meeting will be followed by a presentation from the Wickford Kayak Centre in North Kingston, RI. (kayakcentre.com). This will be an opportunity to learn about the latest equipment available, as well as activities and guidelines for enjoying the water resources we enjoy in our area. All are welcome.
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Free Concert WEBSTER - The Gladys E. Kelly Public Library will be holidng a FREE concert on Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm featuring Dan Gabel and the Abletones, an authentic big band! Free and open to the public! Monthly Writers Group WEBSTER - Monthly Writers Group meets Wednesday, April 10, 5pm to 7pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster. Free. Open to all genres and styles. Bring a piece to share or just come listen and offer feedback. Call 508949-6232 to register.
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Movie Night: The Old Man & the Gun DUDLEY - Join the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library on Thursday, April 11 from 5:45pm to 7:45pm for a screening of “The Old Man & the Gun” staring Robert Redford, Casey Affleck and Sissy Spacek. Freshly popped popcorn. No registration. PG-13. 1 hour 33 minutes. CONTACT: 508-949-8021. LOCATION: Fels Community Room.
and their scholarships awarded to them this evening. Our voluntary giving project this month is nonperishable food items for the Webster/Dudley Food Share Program. The Dudley Woman’s Club is open to all women from Dudley and surrounding towns, and we welcome your attendance. Join us for this fun and lively evening, be our guest and discover what our Woman’s Club is all about. For more information please send an email to DudleyWomansClub@gmail.com, contact Andrea at 508-868-7110 or visit our website: http://DudleyWomansClub.org.
Saturday, April 13th Easter Bake Sale DUDLEY - The St. Andrew Bobola Holy Rosary Sodality will be holding their annual Easter Bake Sale on Saturday, April 13 from 10am to 5:30pm and Sunday April 14 from 8:30am to 12:30pm in the church hall located at 54 West Main Street, Dudley, Mass. The bake table will feature homemade pastries, paczki, babka as well as fresh and smoked kielbasa and cheese and cabbage pierogi will be available. There will also be a money raffle, lottery tree raffle and children and adult Easter Basket Raffles. We look forward to seeing you there. Giant Meat Raffle! CHARLTON - Win Your Holiday Ham! Giant Meat Raffle at St. Joseph Church in Charlton, MA. On Saturday, April 13, 2019: 6PM to 9PM. Sponsored by the Mary Martha Guild. 6 Meat & 1 Ham & 1 Lobster Table! Early birds arriving prior to 6PM receive 3 free tickets to be used on the MEAT table of their choice. Selected “HOMEMADE” food purchases will be available for dinner as well as homemade baked goods for dessert. Beverages include Beer, Wine, Soda, Water, Coffee, Tea etc.
Dudley Woman’s Club April 2019 Meeting WEBSTER - On Thursday, April 11, Open Mic Poetry Share 2019 the Dudley Woman’s Club will meet at 6:30pm at Point Breeze Res- WEBSTER - Open Mic Poetry taurant in Webster, MA. Our schol- Share will take place on Saturday, arship recipients will be announced April 13, 2pm to 4pm at Booklovers’
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Tuesday, April 16th Grandparents Raising Grandchildren WEBSTER - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a Support Group that meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library in Webster. This is a great opportunity for Grandparents and other relatives who are raising grandchildren to met and share their strengths, experiences, resources and questions with others. Speakers are welcome to share information about resources that may be available to families as well. Gladys E. Kelly Public Library Author Series WEBSTER - Please Join the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library on Tuesday, April 16 from 6:30pm-7:30pm for another session of their Author Series sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Featuring: David Brule, author of the Connecticut River Series, stories of nature and local culture. Free and open to the public! Questions? Contact Amanda Grenier at 508-949-3880. Local Amnesty International Group #356 WEBSTER - Local Amnesty International Group #356 meets on Tuesday, April 16 from 7pm to 8pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster. New members welcome! For more information visit our Facebook page www. facebook.com/AI356 or call 508949-6232.
Thursday, April 18th A Pleasant Pairing: Tea & Fine Chocolate DUDLEY - Jointhe Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library on Thursday, April 18 from 6pm to 7:15 in welcoming Kim Larkin, licensed chocalatier for a fun, educational talk highlighting the history and health benefits of tea and dark chocolate. Learn how to brew a proper cuppa and discuss the tenants of the Tea Ceremony. Enjoy samplings of tea infustions, tea infused food and various chocolates. Registration required. Space is limited. CONTACT: 508-949-8021 pearle@cwmars.org. LOCATION: Fels Community Room. Free Photos With The Easter Bunny DAYVILLE, CT - FREE PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY in the Dayville, CT office of Masis Staffing Solutions on Thursday, April 18 at 4pm until about 7pm when you bring in a personal hygiene product to be donated to the Access Community Services facility in Danielson, CT. Masis Staffing Solutions located at 555 Hartford Pike (Rt 101) in Dayville, CT (Killingly) is hosting a photo shoot FREE and open to the public with a donation including, but not limited to, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, body soap, shampoo, dryer sheets, laundry detergent, feminine sanitary napkins, hand soap, hats scarves, socks or a nonperishable pantry item. Any questions regarding this event can be directed to Ariel at 860-412-9093 or stop by our office! THANK YOU IN ADVNACE! EVERY DONATION COUNTS!
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Saturday, April 20th EFT for Anxiety Workshop WEBSTER - EFT for Anxiety workshop will take place on Saturday, April 20, 10:30am-12pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster. Free. Reservations required by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet. com. EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a self-empowerment tool perfect for honoring emotions as they occur. EFT is also referred to as ‘Tapping’, due to the involved practice of physically tapping on acupressure points. This stimulates the brain allowing you to acknowledge intense feelings and reduce their effects. Simultaneously calming your body’s fight or flight response and lowering stress.
Wednesday, April 24th Booklovers’ Gourmet Monthly Book Group WEBSTER - Monthly Book Group meets on Wednesday, April 24 from 6:30pm to 8pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster to talk about Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, a bestselling epic spanning four generations of a poor but proud immigrant family. Free. To register call Deb at 508-949-6232.
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Candidates Forum WEBSTER - Candidates for the position of Selectman for the Town of Webster will present their credentials and will respond to prepared questions. FREE and open to the public! Thursday, April 25 from 6:30-8pm. Community Room, Gladys E. Kelly Library, 2 Lake Street, Webster, MA. Sponsored jointly by the Webster Democratic and the Webster Republican Town Committees and the National HonItalian Buffet Dinner or Society of Bartlett High School. OXFORD - Saturday, April 27th 4:30PM-7:00PM. The First CongreFriday, April 26th gational Church of Oxford, at 355 Main St. (Rte 12) Oxford, MA will Community Blood Drive be serving anItalian Buffet. Menu OXFORD - The Oxford United items include: Lasagna, Spaghetti Methodist Church on 465 Main with Meatballs or Sausage, Chicken Street, Oxford will be holding a Parm., Tossed Salad, Breads, and Community Blood Drive on Friday, Delicious Desserts. Adults- $12.00 April 26 from 9am – 2pm. You can Children ages 5-10 - $6.00, Chilhelp save lives by donating blood dren under 5 are Free. through he American Red Cross. To make an appointment downDudley Earth Day Cleanup load the Red Cross Blood Donor DUDLEY - Dudley Earth Day App, visit redcrossblood.org or call Cleanup 2019 will take place on Sat1-800-RED-CROSS for more infor- urday, April 27 from 8am to 12pm. mation. Help keep Dudley clean, start a team or volunteer today! Come to the highway garage on Indian Saturday, April 27th Road starting at 8am for trash bags, gloves, sanitizers, reflective vests for Webster Earth Day Clean-Up teams leaders, snacks and bottled WEBSTER - Please join the Webster water. To register a team or for more Recreation Department on Satur- information please call the Dudley day, April 27 at 8am for the TOWN Board of Health at 508-949-8017 or WIDE Earth Day Clean-Up. We will email BOH@dudleyma.com.
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Coming Up! This year’s theme “Pollinators Sustain Us” focuses on the importance of bees, butterflies and birds that pollinate our plants! This two day event will be held in Marty’s Liquors parking lot, Dudley. Annuals, perennials, house plants, geraniums, cemetery planters, vegetables (Heirloom Tomatoes), herbs, trees, Did the Revolutionary War shrubs, ornamentals, etc. will be really start with Lexington available for sale. A garden shed & Corcord OXFORD - On Saturday, May 11 area will sell gently used garden and at the Oxford Police Station Com- yard items. Master Gardeners will munity Room, “Brother Jonathan” be available to answer your ques1770’s local tinner, aka Larry Leon- tions on Saturday, and a children’s ard, will be happy to give his insite activity table will promote their into this question as he works his tin- terest in gardening! So join us and ner’s trade. The event is sponsored get your garden growing! by the General Ebenezer Learned Kid’s Safety Day DAR chapter of Oxford and is open to the public free of charge. The WEBSTER - On Saturday, May 18 program will start at 11 a.m. Please starting at 11am ‘til 2pm the Webpark in the Oxford Middle School ster Public Schools will be holding a Kid’s Safety Day on the Middle lot next to the police station. School grounds. Come meet your emergency responders while learnThursday, May 16th ing about safety. Free Event brought Broadway Jukebox Revolution at to you by Webster Public Schools. the Webster Town Hall WEBSTER - Please join the Web- Sunday, May 19th ster Recreation Department on Tri-State Firemen’s Meet Thursday, May 16 at 6:30pm at the at Memorial Beach Town Hall for a special presentation. From the group that brought WEBSTER - Please join the Webus Shakespeare in the park last ster Recreation Department on summer, BrownBox Theatre pres- Sunday, May 19 at 9am for the Trients Broadway Jukebox Revolution State Firemen’s meet at Memorial at the Town Hall. Town hall audi- Beach. An event that never disaptorium will open for an “only to be points! Fire trucks of all ages, sizes seen here musical”. As you come in and styles will be on display. Come you will choose your favorite songs see how much things have changed from Broadway Musicals. Brown- over the years. Free Event. Boat Box Theatre Group will take those ramp will be closed. Brought to you songs and put together a musical by Webster Fire Department. just for us. Free event. Brought to you by the Recreation Department.
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"WHOA Nelly!" Can you believe that one of my shelter waitresses said that a few days ago? The worst part is that it was totally candid and she laughed at herself forever! She wasn't all wrong though because that IS my name. I've always been treated well but I'm used to having the run of both the great outdoors and a cozy couch. My freedom was still limited because for most of my 4 or 5 years, I've either been pregnant or raising miniature beauties like myself. Maybe I miss motherhood a little, but it's not fair! Why am I still confined now that I don't have to worry about babies? Shelter life stresses me out, I dream of being half the wild child I once was; with a warm lap or plush surface to laze on but still playful and a tinge sassy. All I want is to watch my purrson walk up to my cage and smile whether I nuzzle or swat, knowing that I'll melt once we get home. The CCC is in need of supplies, especially litter (Scoop Away), bleach, laundry detergent, dry and wet cat and kitten food (Purina/Friskies), paper towels, trash bags, and treats! Any help is very much appreciated! We are located at 289 Thompson Road in Webster and are open Thursday through Sunday 12pm-3:30pm. You can see more of our adoptable cats on Petfinder and Adopt-a-pet and we would love it if you would follow us and share our kitties on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com /pages/Community-Cat Connection/18375625177438. Please email us at info@ccatconnect.org for any questions!
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