Monthly Archives: October 2009

Fall Festival at Connecticut Christian Academy, November 21st

Connecticut Christian Academy will be holding their annual Fall Festival on November 21st, complete with a craft fair, food, and activities for children. The fair will run from 10am – 3pm at 30 Brooks Road in Middletown. This is a … Continue reading

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Final Fifth Friday prayer meetings this weekend

The final Fifth Friday for 2009 is October 30. The Fifth Friday meetings are part of a New England-wide prayer movement in which the New England Alliance promotes quarterly prayer meetings every fifth Friday (which is four times a year). … Continue reading

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Swine flu comes to Connecticut

Even though we are supposedly one of the States with the lowest incidence of swine flu, we’re still affected as Guilford High will remain closed until at least Wednesday, with 42% of students having been absent on Thursday. Dr. Thomas … Continue reading

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About those ads

Just a quick reminder to the readership that although I try to be responsible about what ads show on the site, occasionally something may show that I wouldn’t have personally chosen myself. When this happens we do try to deal … Continue reading

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Connecticut incumbents looking at tough road next year

The Courant’s Rick Green opines that incumbents like Mr. Dodd and Mrs. Rell are in trouble as unemployment here will hit 10% in 2010. Quoting Mrs. Rell’s top economic advisor: Delinquency rates on single-family mortgages have risen four-fold since 2006, … Continue reading

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Surge in Bankruptcies in Connecticut

A report from The Warren Group paints a bleak picture of 2009 Connecticut: Personal bankruptcy filings in Connecticut skyrocketed 44 percent in the third quarter compared with a year earlier as job losses and salary cuts squeezed household budgets burdened … Continue reading

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Thursday morning Prayer & Share meetings at Norwalk YMCA

There is now a regular Thursday morning Share and Prayer at the Norwalk YMCA, 370 West Avenue in Norwalk, CT. All are invited to meet each Thursday morning for a time of sharing and prayer. There will be fellowship and … Continue reading

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Family Fun Night in Norwalk, October 16th

The Norwalk YMCA is hosting another Family Fun Night on Friday, Oct 16th from 6:00 PM -8:30 PM. There will be many events, crafts, and fun activities. Admission is Free for Members and only $2/ person for Non-Members. Slice of … Continue reading

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Country Fair this Saturday in East Hartford

There will be a country fair this Saturday, October 17th from 9 AM – 2 PM at the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 110 Ellington Road (Route 5), in East Hartford, CT. The fair will include holiday decorations, home decor, … Continue reading

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IN-NOT-OF in Milford, November 14th

“House of Grace” Community Coffee House is hosting Christian musical group “IN-NOT-OF” on November 14, 2009 at Grace Baptist Church, 400 Burnt Plains Road, Milford, CT. Food & fellowship at 6:00 PM; concert at 7:00 PM. Free admission, donations welcomed. … Continue reading

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