Plainville Community Calendar

Oct.
11 Saturday

Downtown Block Party - The 2008 Downtown Block Party, sponsored by the Plainville Downtown Merchants and the Plainville Police Association, will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 5 to 11 p.m. Events include dancing in the streets, door prizes, live music, special appearances. Proceeds benefit the Officer Robert M. Holcomb Memorial Scholarship Fund. Food and craft vendors wanted or to place an ad in this year's booklet, call Maureen at the chamber of commerce, (860) 747-6867; Jo at Elite Gifts, (860) 747-1882; or Sgt. Charles Smedick, (860) 747-1616.

Walkathon for Plainville Association for Retarded Citizens - The walkathon will be Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Norton Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. It is in honor of Helen Coughlin and sponsored by Manafort Brothers. The U.S. Marines Color Guard will perform the opening ceremonies. Rocky, the Rock Cats' mascot, will make an appearance. To participate or for more information, call Stephanie Jaczko-Robinson, PARC executive director, (860) 747-0316.

12 Sunday

Monthly breakfast - An "all-you-can-eat" monthly breakfast will be held on the second Sunday of every month at Our Lady of Mercy Church Parish Center, 19 S. Canal St., from 8 to 11 a.m. The choice of menu is juice, eggs, western eggs, sausage, ham, hash browns, Texas French toast, bagels, doughnuts and coffee. Donation for adults is $4 and children $1. Children under 6 are free. Everyone is welcome and this is open to the public.

13 Monday

Columbus Day closings - The Plainville Municipal Center, the Plainville Public Library, the Plainville Senior Citizens Center and Plainville Community Schools will be closed Monday, Oct. 13 in observance of Columbus Day. Refuse collection will take place as usual.

14 Tuesday

Movie showing - On Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m., at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., Friends of the Plainville Library will present a viewing of the movie, "Made of Honor" starring Patrick Dempsey. The movie is about a guy in love with an engaged woman and he tries to win her over after she asks him to be her maid of honor. For more information, call the library at (860) 793-1446.

15 Wednesday

Ladies Guild - The Ladies Guild of Our Lady of Mercy Church, 19 S. Canal St., will meet Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m.,. in room 106 of the Parish Center. They will be collecting 11 oz. empty coffee cans for the St. Anthony Society's fundraiser. New members are always welcome.

18 Saturday

Special voter registration - The Registrars office will conduct special voter registration sessions at the Plainville Municipal Center, 1 Central Square, on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. These sessions are for any residents who wish to vote in the Nov. 4 Presidential Election and are not now registered in the Town of Plainville. This also applies to any resident who has changed their name or address in the last year. A limited registration session will be held on Monday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon for those whose qualifications as to age, citizenship or residence was attained after the Oct. 28 deadline. Registration forms are available at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., the Town Clerk's office at the Municipal Center and the Registrars office now located in room 302. Municipal Center chorus are Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information or questions call the registrars office at (860) 793-0221, ext. 255 or 256.

19 Sunday

Conservation Commission hike - The Conservation Commission is planning a hike for Sunday, Oct. 19, 12:30 p.m., beginning at the trail on New Britain Avenue. People can park at Manafort Brothers' parking lot. Hikers will visit Hospital Rock, a boulder marking the location of a smallpox hospital established in the 1700s. Hikers should wear comfortable clothes and hiking shoes.

Police/fire departments softball - The Plainville Police and Fire departments will have a softball game to benefit the Plainville Food Pantry. It will be played on Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Plainville High School field. Admission to the game will be a cash donation or non-perishable food item. It will be the best two out of three games.

Worship for special needs children - A worship service, Rhythms of Grace, for special needs children will reconvene Sunday, Oct. 19., 1 p.m., at Church of Our Saviour, 115 W. Main St., Plainville. This family worship service includes lots of hands-on crafts, bible stories and Communion. All are welcome. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information, contact the Rev. Audrey Scanlan at (860) 747-3109.

20 Monday

Art League of Plainville - The Art League of Plainville meets on the second Monday of the month with a new start time of 6:30 p.m. The exception is this month when the meeting will be moved to the third Monday, Oct. 20, because of the Columbus Day holiday. Meetings will be held through May 2009. For more information, contact Nancy Giudice, president, at (860) 747-3703.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - The Plainville Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets on the third Monday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Northwest Village School, Wheeler Clinic, 91 Northwest Drive. For more information, contact George (86) 793-9589.

21 Tuesday

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 women's auxiliary hold open bingo every Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

Central Connecticut Women's Forum - The Central Connecticut Women's Forum, a non-profit organization of professional and business women, will meet Tuesday, Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m., at Capri Ristorante, 161-38 Woodford Ave., Plainville. Speaker will be Jeffrey Cohen talking about Internet safety and identity theft protection. Reservations must be made by Thursday, Oct. 16, noon. Tickets are $20 members, $25 non-members. For more information, call Jane at (860) 621-7512 or e-mail ccwf@sbcglobal.net [1].

Historic center program - A program featuring Robert "Dick" Fitz and his extensive woodcarvings will be held at the Plainville Historic Center, 29 Pierce St., Tuesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. The carver has created intricate and whimsical items including that of wildlife and boats. Admission is a nonperishable food item that will be given to the Plainville Community Food Bank. For more information, call the historic center at (860) 747-6577.

Order of the Eastern Star - Olivet Chapter No. 29, O.E.S., meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Masonic Temple, 70 E. Main St., Plainville.

Women & Books - On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Women & Books will meet at 7 p.m. at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., to discuss "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See. Set in remote 19th century China, this is the deeply affecting story of lifelong intimate friends Lily and Snow Flower, their imprisonment by rigid codes of conduct for women and their betrayal by pride and love. Copies of the book are available in the children's department. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the library at (860) 793-1446.

22 Wednesday

Foster parenting session - Wheeler Clinic will hold an informational session on foster parenting during an open house at 88 East St., Wednesday, Oct. 22. This no-obligation open house provides information about the "Children in Families" therapeutic foster care program. Interested persons may stop in between 4:30 to 6 p.m. to learn about foster care without making a commitment of any kind. Individuals are also needed to join "Families Finding Families," Wheeler Clinic's volunteer recruiters who help spread the word about the need for caring and skilled foster parents. For more information, call (888) 793-3500.

Patriot Act lecture - On Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., Library Director Peter Chase will give a presentation on the gag order he received in dealing with the federal Patriot Act case. Chase will tell the whole story of the case including the showing of formerly sealed federal documents. He will also discuss the current use of national security letters. For more information, call the library at (860) 793-1446.

23 Thursday

Hope Keepers - Hope Keepers, a faith-based support group for women with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis, is held every fourth Thursday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at New Life Fellowship Church, 1 Northwest Drive. The next meeting is Thursday, Oct. 23. For more information, call the church at (860) 747-1166.

Halloween scrapbooking - A Halloween-themed scrapbooking program will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m., at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., for school-aged children. For more information or to register for this program, call the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

25 Saturday

Art exhibit - Artist Phylis Bailey will be hosting a reception and displaying her animal artwork on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. For more information, call the library at (860) 793-1446.

Historic bus tour - A bus tour featuring historic sites of Plainville will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tour guides will be Ruth Hummel, town historian, and James Stuart, former councilman and retired police officer. The tour will leave from the Plainville Historic Center, 29 Pierce St. Cost is $15 for adults. For more information, call the historic center at (860) 747-6577.

Pasta supper - The Plainville Fire Company is having a pasta supper and bake sale Saturday, Oct. 25, 4 to 8 p.m., at the fire department, 77 W. Main St. Tickets are $6 adults, $5 seniors, $5 children ages 7 to 12, free for children 6 years old and younger. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

26 Sunday

Alex's Lemonade - The 4th annual fundraiser for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for pediatric cancer research, will be held Sunday, Oct 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Leer Group, 452 East St., Plainville. All donations are welcome. K-9 Cottage dog grooming is supporting this year's fundraiser by providing grooming for a minimum $25 donation and 100 percent of the donations will go to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Appointments for the dog grooming, call (860) 747-4626. For more information, call the Leer Group at (860) 793-8400.

Lions Pancake Breakfast - Lions Pancake Breakfast - The Plainville Lions Club is holding its Fall Pancake Breakfast Sunday October 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center, 19 South Canal St. The breakfast offers pancakes, French toast, sausages, strawberries and cream, and beverages. Adult admission in advance is $5 or at the door $5.50. Children 7 to 12 and senior citizen admission is $4.50. Admission is free for children under 6 years of age. Tickets can be purchased, in advance from a Lions Club member or at the door. The membership will be accepting used eyeglasses during the breakfast.

27 Monday

American Girl crafts - The Children's Department at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., will host an American Girl Halloween-themed craft program for girls in grades 3 to 6 Monday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. Dolls are invited to join their owners at the program. For more information or to register for this program, call the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

28 Tuesday

Book discussion - The Friends Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan. Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson knows he's different, but when a teacher becomes a deadly monster and his scrawny best friend turns out to be a satyr, he learns he's a hero - the half-blood son of an Olympian god. Copies of the book are available in the adult department. New people are always welcome. For more information, call the library at (860) 793-1446.

Special voter registration - The Registrars office will conduct special voter registration sessions at the Plainville Municipal Center, 1 Central Square, Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. These sessions are for any residents who wish to vote in the Nov. 4 Presidential Election and are not now registered in the Town of Plainville. This also applies to any resident who has changed their name or address in the last year. A limited registration session will be held on Monday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon for those whose qualifications as to age, citizenship or residence was attained after the Oct. 28 deadline. Registration forms are available at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., the Town Clerk's office at the Municipal Center and the Registrars office now located in room 302. Municipal Center chorus are Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information or questions call the registrars office at (860) 793-0221, ext. 255 or 256.

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31 Friday

Halloween party - A Halloween Party will be held Friday, Oct. 31 at the Recreation Department parking lot, 50 Whiting St. from 4 to 5 p.m. for ages preschool to grade 5. Costume judging begins at 4:15 p.m. with a parade following. There will be refreshments, balloons and entertainment by Steven Knibloe, magician.

For more information, contact the recreation department at (860) 747-6022.