THIS SATURDAY FROM 6am til 9am, the Kids Camp 100th anniversary telethon is on WFSB CHANNEL 3 (duh) … Watch, Call in and Contribute … need to find out more? Then go to www.channel3kidscamp.org

The Thomaston Fire Department is holding a Pasta Supper Fundraiser for Firefighter Mike DeMatteo and his 10 yr. old daughter Crystal. Mikes wife died in a tragic accident at home. Event will take place on Friday, March 19th from 5:00 to 8:00. Tickets are $10.00 per person and $5.00 for children under 12.

The firehouse is at 245 South Main Street – Thomaston, CT 06787 Fire Department Office: (860) 283-5588 For more information on the Thomaston Fire Department, please visit http://www.thomastonfire.com/.

The Junior League of Greater New Britain is having a“Stuff the Bus” Food Drive on Sunday  from 8am-3pm at the Newington Stop & Shop – 44 Fenn Road. Please come out and support local families in need by stocking neighboring food pantries running low on supplies this time of year.more

Clara:  Clara is an adorable 18 month old hound mix. Sadly, Clara found herself in a kill shelter as a very young puppy and as a result missed out on some early socialization opportunities. Her ideal home would be a quiet home with an experienced dog owner who can help build her confidence. Clara needs that special someone who will be calm, patient and understanding of her needs and who will help her grow and flourish into the girl she deserves to be.  If you are interested in Clara, please contact Karen at 860-242-9999 x6 or email Karen@ourcompanions.org.

Mocha:  Mocha is a beautiful tortoiseshell black cat with orange, white and black streaks on her fur. She has a unique black streak that goes from her head to her pretty black button nose. Mocha was rescued in September 2009 as a stray cat in West Hartford. She is living with her rescuer/foster mom and waiting patiently for her forever home. Mocha is still very shy and will touch her foster moms leg when she wants to be held or played with but not before! Mostly she loves to play with the other cats living in her foster home. She really enjoys playing with the other kitties and is very talkative when playing. When not playing, Mocha likes to sit and look out the window or sit quietly off in the corner. Mocha is about a year old and is spayed, up to date on vaccines and tested negative for FIV and FeLV. She loves using her scratching post and falls asleep most nights on the post. Mocha also really loves her cat nip! Mocha would do best in a home without dogs and would thrive as a single pet in a home where she could be nurtured singularly. She would probably do well with other cats after an introduction and adjustment period.  If you would like more information about Mocha or would like to adopt her, please contact Kim at 860-242-9999 or kim@ourcompanions.org.

Saturday, March 27, 2010 Main Street-Middletown FROM 3pm to 9pm

Hair of the Dog Saloon // Nikita’s Bar & Bistro // The Shadow Room
LaBoca Cantina //Firehouse Steakhouse and Halligan Taproom //Gatekeepers Tavern

PICK UP YOUR $20 T-SHIRT NOW AT ANY OF THE ABOVE PARTICIPATING ESTABLISHMENTS AND JOIN US IN SUPPORTING THE CAUSE (All proceeds go to charity fund established by The City of Middletown) Donation buckets will be placed at each bar during their featured hour, there will be Ambassadors at each location to facilitate the progression of the crawl. Please join us in support of the families who have been deeply affected by the tragedy at the Kleen Energy Power Plant in Middletown, CT. Krawl 4 Kleen Family Fund is a beneficial collaborative effort our community can be proud of. We look forward to seeing you in good spirit and thank you for your support. All participants will be given a map and schedule of bar crawl route.

“Dancing with The Arc” is scheduled for Friday, March 26 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville and it promises to be a fun-filled evening. Colin McEnroe has agreed to emcee the festivities and we anticipate a dozen incredible — or aspiring — dancers, and three judges, among them Susan Campbell of The Courant.

The evening will begin at 7 with an open bar, a light supper and desserts. The dance competition and judging will take place between 8 and 9, followed by a dance lesson for all and a time for dancing. Your significant other is, of course, invited to join you. As you may know, The Arc of Connecticut is an advocacy organization committed to protecting the rights of people with intellectual disabilities and related developmental disabilities and to promoting opportunities for their full inclusion in the life of their communities.

Listener Cara has been training with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training to hike the Grand Canyon on May 17^th. She is doing this to raise a goal of $5,000 for LLS, an incredible organization that uses donated funding to further blood cancer research AND financially assist patients who are diagnosed. On March 21st from 4pm-7pm there’s a fund raiser at Abigail’s Grill and Wine Bar in Simsbury. For a $15 donation which will get guests $3 beer, $5 wine and mixed drinks, half priced appetizers and pizza, prize drawings and the chance to make a difference!

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Team M.A.D. (Making A Difference) is a group of Connecticut-based people (all volunteers) looking to make a difference in our community.  Our goal is to help support local charities by raising money through participating in endurance events – i.e. The Hartford Marathon.  In 2010, Team M.A.D. will continue their pursuit to making a difference by selecting a new charity to be their beneficiary, plus, Team M.A.D. is seeking new members!  We train new runners along with hosting a variety of team building events throughout the season.more