Green Party to hold nominating meeting in Portland; Silent auction items needed in Cromwell

Green Party to hold nominating meeting

PORTLAND — The Green Party of Connecticut will hold its annual meeting, including a nominating convention to select candidates for statewide office, on Saturday, May 12. The meeting will take place at the Senior Center, 7 Waverly Ave., starting at 11 a.m.

The Green Party plans to run a candidate for the US Senate seat currently occupied by Chris Murphy. Announced candidates currently seeking the Green Party endorsement are Jeff Russell of Glastonbury, TJ Elgin of Westport, and Angela Capinera of Stratford.

Three candidates are seeking Green endorsement for state constitutional offices: Peter Goselin, a Hartford lawyer specializing in labor and employment rights, for attorney general; Mike DeRosa, a Green Party activist and radio producer, for secretary of the state; and Ed Heflin, a financial consultant and advocate of public banking, for comptroller.

Nominations will also be accepted from the floor, and endorsements will be announced after Saturday’s meeting, event organizers said in a release.

The nominating meeting is open to the public. All Green Party members living in Connecticut are eligible to vote on the nominations, while others are welcome to attend as observers, organizers said.

Silent auction items needed

CROMWELL — The Cromwell High School Music Booster’s will be hosting their largest fundraiser of the year to support the CHS Music Program —the 3rd Annual Jazz Cabaret & Silent Auction on June 2.

The Booster Club is accepting contributions for the silent auction and welcomes all donations including but not limited to photography sessions, dance classes, TV, printers, mini fridge, fire pit, yard games, gift baskets, gift cards and any other item you may consider a family or student enjoying! For more information on silent auction donations or tickets to this year’s Jazz Cabaret and Silent Auction event being held Saturday, June 2 at CHS, contact Paula Emanuele at 860.202.1234 or via email at paula.emanuele@snet.net.

Psychic skills workshops offered

DEEP RIVER — The Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., hosts “Develop Your Psychic Skills” with Psychic and Medium Paul Rice on Mondays, May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3, and Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.

The classes are in order of importance to psychic development and build upon each other, so it is highly recommended to attend all classes. The series is free but registration is required and limited to twenty participants. There are still a few spots available. Get information on dates and register through our Signup Genius, which can be accessed on Deep River Library’s website or Facebook. Call the library for more information at 860-526-6039.

Register now for Cap and Gown 5K Run/Walk

MIDDLETOWN — The Middlesex Community College Foundation invites local runners to participate in the 15th Annual Cap and Gown 5K Run/Walk to be held on Friday, May 11 at MxCC Middletown campus on 100 Training Hill Road. Race-day registration begins at 4:30 p.m., with a free Kids Fun Run starting at 5:30 p.m. The USATF certified 5K will begin at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Register now at http://mxcc.edu/5k/. Enter before April 15 to qualify for the early-bird raffle. Enter by May 8 and pay only $20. After May 9 through race day, the entry fee will be $25. MxCC student fee is $15. Kids Run is free. Prizes will be awarded to overall champions (men and women), alumni, students, faculty/staff winners (men and women), and the top three men and women in each age division of the 5K. The awards ceremony will be held at 6:45 p.m.

The scenic 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) follows along beautiful tree-lined roads along the reservoirs behind the Middletown campus. Free tank tops will be given to the first 100 registrants. The 5K race is chip-timed by Empire Timing Co. Cap and gown costumes are welcome with prizes for the best ones.

Volunteers are also needed. Help out with setup, registration, cheering on participants, and more. For more information, please email mx-mxcc5k@mxcc.edu or call 860-343-5869. The event is presented by the Middlesex Community College Foundation.

Flag sponsors wanted for downtown

MIDDLETOWN — Middletown is once again planning its annual display of patriotism and support for military families in the downtown area.

American flags are available to downtown businesses for a minimum donation of $25 per flag. These flags are a perfect way to show your support and to prepare for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day.

The town has ordered brand new American Flags for the 2018 Season. The form for sponsorship of a flag or flags is attached to this email or sign up online; for information, contact Danielle in the chamber office at 860-347-6924 or dsmith@middlesexchamber.com.

Church holding annual tag sale

EAST HADDAM — First Church of Christ, Congregational, 499 Town Street (Route 151) East Haddam, will hold its annual tag sale and Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m. -2 p.m., rain or shine. Shoppers can search for tag sale treasures, enjoy bake sale items and a hot dog or hamburger for lunch, and enter the silent auction.

Donations of gently used items (no electronic or exercise equipment) — can be dropped off on Saturday May 5 and Saturday, May , 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

To rent a space for $25, email Karan at Karancon@yahoo.com or call 860-873-9084 and leave a message.

Golf for Kids players, sponsors sought

MIDDLEFIELD — Adelbrook’s Golf for Kids Tournament will be held on Thursday, May 31, at the Robert Trent Jones Course at Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield. In its 23rd year, this tournament brings golfers from all over the state with different business needs and is a perfect opportunity for you to get your company’s name out in the “fore” front. The day includes 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast and afternoon buffet, contests for long drive and closest to the pin, free neck and shoulder massages, silent auction and a prize drawing, as well as other special contests throughout the tournament.

Golf for Kids presents an excellent opportunity to promote your business by offering a wide variety of sponsorship levels from $150 up to $3,500. Being a sponsor allows you to get your company name out, while also benefiting the many children and young adults who are served by Adelbrook.

Download the golf brochure at https://adelbrook.org/learn-more/events/golf-for-kids

For further information call 860-635-6010 x327 or email Sharon Graves at sgraves@adelbrook.org