(East Hampton, CT)

The May Belltown Senior Club trip to Foxwoods Casino will be Thursday May 21.

The cost of $16 covers the round trip bus ride, Keno chances and free buffet. The bus leaves Shaws parking lot, 11 East High Street at 8AM and leaves Foxwoods at 3PM

To reserve your seat, call 860-267-4906 or pay at the East Hampton, CT Senior Center. Seats must be purchased in advance!

The Ladies Aid Society of the Second Congregational Church, 52 Middle Haddam Road, Middle Haddam, CT, will have their third annual Chicken Cordon Bleu Supper, Saturday May 16th, from 5-7PM.

The menu will be chicken cordon bleu for adults and chicken fingers for children, baked potato, baby carrots, tossed salad, roll, dessert, coffee, tea or punch.

Adults $10 and $5 for children under 10. The church is handicap accessible. Proceeds to benefit ongoing projects.

(Portland, CT)

A memorial scholarship has been established in honor of James Frances Rich, a former teacher at Portland High School in Portland, CT. The $1000 scholarship will be awrded annually to a graduating senior who shares Rich's passion for the field of eductaion.

The winning student will receive the scholarship, at the Monday, June 4th, awards ceremony. Donations can be made to the Jane Frances Rich Scholarship fund by mailing checks to Portland High School, ATTN: Rose Mazzarella, 95 High Street, Portland CT 06480.

(Marlborough, CT)

Marlborough Health Care Center will host a free Estate Planning Seminar, presented by Attorney Michael J. Keenan, Tuesday, May 19th from 5-6:30 pm.

The information provided will address frequently asked questions and documents that are needed for succesful estate planning. The public is invited to attend and refreshments will be served.

Marlborough Health Care Center is located at 85 Stage Harbor Road. Call 860-295-9531 to RSVP, which is encouraged, but not required.

Mary Pellin will host a Family Bingo Night for families in the Fellowship Hall at First Congregational Church of Portland CT, 554 Main Street on Saturday, May 16, from 6:30 - 8 PM, with doors opening at 6pm.

Everyone starts out with one card but if you bring in a canned food item to be donated to the Portland CT Food Bank that equals and extra card which means more of a chance to win a small prize.

The hours Mary will spend on this project go toward her Girl Scout Gold Award. ALl are welcome to attend!

The Portland High School Sideliner's flamingos are flocking again.

For a $25 donation, the PHS Sideliners will deliver a flock of 12 flamingos, under the cover of darkness, to the home of your choice.

Other ways to participate are by "sponsoring a flamingo" for a $15 donation. Sponsor a flamingo in honor of your favorite coach or high school student; beloved community member or favorite local business.

If you would like to send a flamingo to someone, or "sponsor" a flamingo, send an email to phspinkflamingo@comcast.net. The flocking season will end on Thursday, June 11.

The Portland CT Agricultural Fair is looking for a judge to handle the flower exhibits to be entered into the annual fair.

The fair will be held this year on Oct. 9, 10 and 11. This individual will be incharge of the defining the categories for this years fair, receiving the exhibits at the fair and judging them.

If you have any questions/issues or are interested in this position, call fair secretary Joyce Murphy at 860-342-0188 or email her at jmurphy5@yahoo.com

Join instructor Erin McGuire-Lytle to learn breathing techniques, yoga postures and relaxation exercises that reduce stress while increasing strength and flexibility.

Multi-level classes run Mondays, 12:30-1:45 pm - through June 8 (cost is $10 per class) and Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm (cost is $12 per class)

New student receive 10 percent discount. To register, call Erin at 860-267-6388 to register.