Plainville Community Calendar

June
  5  Thursday

Karaoke Night - A karaoke night will be held Thursday, June 5, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Senor Pancho's, Route 68, Prospect, to benefit the  Aidan's Angels Relay for Life team. This is open to the public. Diners should mention to the server that they are supporting Aidan's Angels Relay for Life Team and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the cause.

  6  Friday

Boukus re-election fundraiser - A pasta dinner fundraiser for the re-election campaign of state Rep. Elizabeth "Betty" Boukus will be held Friday, June 6 at the Dance Hall, 161 Woodford Ave., Plainville, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per adult; children under 12 free. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call Walter Majsak at (860) 747-1357.

Kids Koncoction - Kids Koncoctions is a 45-minute hands-on program for children ages 3 and 4 in which they create and experiment with safe and unusual mixtures. Old clothes are recommended for this program. The program will be held on Fridays, June 6, 20 and 27, at 10:30 a.m. For more information or to sign up, call the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

  7  Saturday

Bake sale - The evening AARP will hold a tag and bake sale on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 11 Broad St. All proceeds are donated to local charities.

Be the Trainer! - Relay For Life of Plainville will be held Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 15, noon to noon, in Norton Park. In support of the event, on Saturday, June 7, from noon to 2 p.m., Be The Trainer!, sponsored by Core Studio, will be held at 32 Whiting St., Plainville. For $2 per minute, up to 10 minutes per person, a Core Studio trainer/group exercise instructor can be "tortured" with a barrage of exercises. For more information, call (860) 793-MOVE or (860) 793-6683 or visit the Web site www.corestudioct.com.

Bike and car show - Relay For Life of Plainville will be held Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 15, noon to noon, in Norton Park. In support of the event, on Saturday, June 7, 3 to 7 p.m., there will be a bike and car show, sponsored by Team Stewart Race for the Cure, at Erika's Restaurant, 383 Queen St., Route 10, in Southington. There is a $5 entry fee. For more information, contact Jesse or Jeannie Stewart at jannestew2000@comcast.net.

Book signing - Plainville author Lynda Russell will sign copies of her book, "Lake Compounce," Saturday, June 7, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Plainville Historic Center, 29 Pierce St. Books are available for sale. For more information, call the historic center at (860) 747-6577.

Car wash - Relay For Life of Plainville will be held Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 15, noon to noon, in Norton Park. In support of the event, a car wash, sponsored by Grace's Prayer Rock Cafe, will be held Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Grace Lutheran Church, 222 Farmington Ave., Plainville.

Country western dance - The New England Western Dance Association is having a smoke-free country dance on Saturday, June 7, 7 to 11:30 p.m., at the Dance Hall, 161 Woodford Ave., Plainville. Members $8, non-members $11. Dance instruction, DJ music, coffee and doughnuts are included. For more information, call (860) 276-8241.

Electronics collection - On Saturday, June 7, residents of Plainville, and other surrounding towns will have the opportunity to bring electronics waste to the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee Electronic Waste Collection. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the General Electric Parking Lot, Route 10 and Woodford Avenue. Acceptable items are: televisions, video cassette recorders, cell phones, computers, notebook or laptop computers, computer monitors (CRTs), personal printers, and multifunction printers. Unacceptable items are: any liquids, business copy machines, business fax machines, mainframe computers, radios, microwave ovens, stereo systems, compact disc players, tape recorders and household appliances. For more information, call (860) 585-0419 or (860) 225-9811 or www.tunxisrecycling.org.

Pancake breakfast - The Lady Blue Devils are holding a pancake breakfast Saturday, June 7 at Applebees, 270 New Britain Ave., in Plainville. Tickets are available at all home softball games or through team members.

Read to the dogs - Plainville children are invited to read to specially trained dogs as a way of showing the fun of reading to a "buddy" at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. Tails of Joy, a member of the Delta Society Pet Partners Affiliate Group, will bring the Reading Education Assistance Dogs Story Tails program to the children's department at the library Saturday, June 7, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to register for a 15-minute reading time with one of the dogs. To register or for more information, call the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

Safety fair - A summer safety fair to emphasize summer safety will be held Saturday, June 7, at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Kohl's parking lot, at Connecticut Commons, 200 New Britain Ave., Plainville. There will be interactive activities, a fire safety smokehouse and fire engine, and information about home safety, bike safety, traffic safety rollover simulator and poison control. The event is free.

Tactile art project - A tactile art project will be held Saturday, June 7, noon to 3 p.m., for visually impaired and blind children, ages 6 to 12, and their parents. The program, which is sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind, will be taped and used for further promotion; there will be permission slips at the door to be signed by parents upon entrance. This free event will be held at the Plainville Public Library, 59 E. Main St. Registration is required by calling Beth Rival at (860) 828-8378.

Town transfer station open - The Town Transfer Station on Granger Lane is open Saturdays only, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is for Plainville residents only. Identification is required. For more information, call the Physical Services Department, (860) 793-0221, ext. 208.

  8 Sunday

Bike to dinner - The Plainville Greenway Alliance will hold a bike-to-dinner event Sunday, June 8, 4 p.m., beginning at Renaissance Cyclery, 49 W. Main St. Participants will bike local roads and trails to Collinsville center - about a one-hour bike ride - for dinner at the Crown & Hammer, located in the old train station. It is likely lights will be needed for the ride home. For more information, call Jim Cassidy at (860) 324-8416 or Steven and Kathy Cole, (860) 747-2909.

Pampered Chef Party - A Pampered Chef Party, sponsored by Save the Next One Team, will be held Sunday June 8, at 38 Woodland St., Plainville. A total of 15 percent of all sales will be donated to Save the Next One Relay For Life of Plainville Team. A social hour will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., and a demonstration will be at 3 p.m. A total of 15 percent of all sales will be donated to the team. The consultant will also be donating her commission. For more information or to RSVP, contact Tammy Wyman at tambam500@yahoo.com.

  9  Monday

Art League - The Art League of Plainville meets on the second Monday of each month at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. For information, call George Nowak, (860) 793-9589 or Dee Krampitz, (860) 793-6953 after 11 a.m.

Choral Society - The Plainville Choral Society rehearses Mondays, at 7 p.m., at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 355 Camp St., Bristol. Any adult may join. For more information, call Mal Cummings at (860) 747-5695 or Michael Fox at (860) 747-0700.

Project Graduation - The final meetings of the Plainville High School YMCA Project Graduation will be Monday, June 9 and Monday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, 149 Farmington Ave. Volunteers are still needed to make this all night alcohol and drug free party a success.  For more information or to volunteer, call June Petit at (860) 747-8364.

Rotary Club - Plainville Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Mondays at J. Timothy's Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. For information, call Guy Doyon at (860) 793-4113.

Spring sports banquet - The Plainville High School Spring Sports Banquet will be held Monday, June 9, 6 p.m., in Plainville High School cafeteria. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at Plainville High School. For more information, call the high school, (860) 793-3220.

10 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.

Chamber of commerce reception - The public is invited to meet the Plainville Chamber of Commerce board of directors Tuesday, June 10, 5 p.m.,  at J. Timothy's Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. For more information, contact the chamber at (860) 747-6867 or visit www.plainvillechamber.com.

Norton Park Concert - The Friends of Norton Park Concerts are sponsoring a summer series of free outdoor concerts to be held at 6:30 p.m. at Norton Park throughout the summer. The concert on Tuesday, June 10 will feature Plainville Wind Ensemble presenting the Leroy Anderson Tribute to celebrate the 100th birthday of this composer. If it rains, the concert will be indoors at Plainville High School.

Plainville Greenway Alliance - The Plainville Greenway Alliance will meet Tuesday, June 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. At this meeting, the 15-foot-long map of the proposed Rails-to-Trails project will be displayed.

Plainville Wind Ensemble - The Plainville Wind Ensemble meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plainville High School Band room. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022.

Women & Books - The Women & Books group will have the last book discussion until September on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m., at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. The event will include a pizza supper as well as a book discussion. The group will discuss "Plain Truth" by Jodi Picoult. "Plain Truth" tells the story of an 18-year-old Amish girl, Katie Fisher, who secretly gives birth to a baby out of wedlock. The baby is found dead in the barn and ultimately Katie is charged with murder.

11 Wednesday

AARP Chapter 4146 picnic - The AARP Chapter 4146 annual picnic will be held Wednesday, June 11, from noon to 5 p.m., at Paderewski Park, Cooke Street. The cost is $5 per member and will be held rain or shine. Those planning to attend should bring a cold dish or baked goods for a potluck meal.

Frederica Chapter - Frederica Chapter No. 110, O.E.S., meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Masonic Temple, 70 E. Main St.

Financial course - A 13-week faith-based financial course will begin Wednesday, June 11, 7 p.m., at New Life Fellowship Church, 1 Northwest Drive. There is a charge to attend. For more information, call (860) 747-1166.

12 Thursday

Foster care lecture - Alexander O'Neil, author, will be the guest speaker Thursday, June 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. O'Neil spent 16 years in the Massachusetts foster care system and he will share with the audience his journey of survival, tolerance and his advocacy for the recruitment of foster care families. This program is sponsored by the Department of Children and Families. For more information, call the library at (860) 793-1446.

13 Friday

Fife and Drum Corps - The Connecticut Patriots Senior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps meets Fridays, at 7 p.m., at the Middle School of Plainville, 150 Northwest Drive. For more information, call Phyllis Thompson, (860) 621-6090.

Prize drawing - Relay For Life of Plainville will be held Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 15, noon to noon, in Norton Park. In support of the event, on Friday, June 13, a prize drawing, sponsored by Save the Next One team, will be held. Tickets will be sold outside of the New Britain Wal-Mart. Some of the prizes include two Red Sox tickets, two Disney Park Hopper passes, Tupperware and Pampered Chef products, and restaurant and retail gift cards. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Tammy Wyman at tambam500@yahoo.com.

14  Saturday

 Craft fair - A craft fair will be held outside at the Frederick-Franklin Lodge No. 14, 70 E. Main St., Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15.

Flag Day - A Flag Day ceremony will be held Saturday, June 14, 3 p.m., at the Frederick-Franklin Lodge No. 14, 70 E. Main St. Light refreshments follow. The event is open to the public.

Illustrator program - Noted illustrator, Wendell G. Minor, will give a slide presentation at the Plainville Public Library Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. His book cover illustrations have enhanced more than 2,000 works, among them, the covers of bestseller, "Truman," by David McCullough, "The Prince of Tides" and "Beach Music," by Pat Conroy. His talk will be given in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Friends of Connecticut Libraries, a statewide group. There will be a short business meeting before the presentation. Visitors who wish to stay after the presentation for a box lunch should contact the Plainville Library at (860) 793-1446. There is a $10 fee for the lunch.

Pasta dinner benefit - A pasta dinner will be held Saturday, June 14, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Dance Hall, 161 Woodford Ave. The event is a fundraiser for Chris Haddock, wife of Town Councilman Dan Hurley. The cost is $15 per person and reservations must be made. For more information, call Ginny, at (860) 798-4509. Checks made to Ginny Worrell for tickets or donations can be sent to The Dance Hall, 161 Woodford Ave., Plainville CT 06062.

Relay for Life - The annual American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Plainville will be held Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 15, noon to noon, in Norton Park. The event honors those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Strawberry festival - A strawberry festival will be held Saturday, June 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Frederick-Franklin Lodge Nol 14, 70 E. Main St. Shortcake, strawberries and homemade whipped cream will be served. A $5 donation will be accepted.

Town transfer station open - The Town Transfer Station on Granger Lane is open Saturdays only, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is for Plainville residents only. Identification is required. For more information, call the Physical Services Department, (860) 793-0221, ext. 208.

15 Sunday

Relay for Life - The annual American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Plainville will be held Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 15, noon to noon, in Norton Park. The event honors those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

16 Monday

Choral Society - The Plainville Choral Society rehearses Mondays, at 7 p.m., at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 355 Camp St., Bristol. Any adult may join. For more information, call Mal Cummings at (860) 747-5695 or Michael Fox at (860) 747-0700.

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.

Project Graduation - The final meetings of the Plainville High School YMCA Project Graduation will be Monday, June 9 and Monday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, 149 Farmington Ave. Volunteers are still needed to make this all night alcohol and drug free party a success.  For more information or to volunteer, call June Petit at (860) 747-8364.

Rotary Club - Plainville Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Mondays at J. Timothy's Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. For information, call Guy Doyon at (860) 793-4113.

17 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.

Norton Park Concert - The Friends of Norton Park Concerts are sponsoring a summer series of free outdoor concerts to be held at 6:30 p.m. at Norton Park throughout the summer. The concert on Tuesday, June 17 will feature Plainville Choral Society.

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.

Plainville Wind Ensemble - The Plainville Wind Ensemble meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plainville High School Band room. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022.

18 Wednesday

AARP Chapter 4146 meeting - AARP Chapter 4146 will meet Wednesday, June 18, at 1 p.m., at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, Northwest Drive, Plainville. Greeters will be Ann Smedick and Nellie Talbot. This last meeting will have an ice cream social. Members are reminded to bring along non-perishable food items to be donated to the Plainville Community Food Pantry.

Kick-off Party - The children's department of the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., is ready to "Dive into Reading" this summer. Ruth Whinnem, children's librarian, will visit each of the town's elementary schools to encourage children to join the summer reading program. The program will officially kick-off with a party Wednesday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. Ed Popielarczyk will present his comical Magical Moments show. Children may sign up for the reading program that evening. Preschool children are also welcome to join the program. They may sign up that evening or anytime after the middle of June. For more information, contact the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

Lions Club - The Plainville Lions Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The first Wednesday meetings are at the Oasis Restaurant, 782 Pine St., Bristol. The third Wednesday meetings are at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. For more information, call Joanne Foohey, president, at (860) 747-8023.

19 Thursday

Balloonists meet - The Connecticut Lighter Than Air Society meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Plainville Municipal Center. For information, visit the Web site www.lighterthanair.org, e-mail info@lighterthanair.org or call Charlie Perreault, (860) 637-4017 or Santo Galatioto at (203) 397-0521.

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 men hold open bingo every Thursday, 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.

Knights of Columbus - The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Council 3544, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at 55 Whiting St. For information, call Malcolm Soucie at (860) 747-4039.

20 Friday

Kids Koncoction - Kids Koncoctions is a 45-minute hands-on program for children ages 3 and 4 in which they create and experiment with safe and unusual mixtures. Old clothes are recommended for this program. The program will be held on Fridays, June 6, 20, and 27 at 10:30 a.m.For more information or to sign up, call the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

School ends - The last day of school will be Friday, June 20.

21 Saturday

Town transfer station open - The Town Transfer Station on Granger Lane is open Saturdays only, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is for Plainville residents only. Identification is required. For more information, call the Physical Services Department, (860) 793-0221, ext. 208.

23 Monday

Family story time - On Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., the children's department will have a family story time for children and parents. Children of all ages are invited and signup is not necessary.

For more information contact the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

24 Tuesday

Friends Book Discussion - On Tuesday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m., the Friends Book Discussion Group will discuss the memoir, "The Glass Castle," by Jeannette Walls. Wall's parents, a pair of unforgettable eccentrics, raised four children in most unusual and bizarre circumstances. One by one, each child escapes to New York to make a more conventional life for themselves. Copies of the book are available in the adult department. For more information, call the library at (860) 793-1446.

Norton Park Concert - The Friends of Norton Park Concerts are sponsoring a summer series of free outdoor concerts to be held at 6:30 p.m. at Norton Park throughout the summer. The concert on Tuesday, June 24 will feature Patti & The Guys, polka.

26 Thursday

Teen program - A "Dance Dance Revolution" and "Guitar Hero" program for kids in middle school and above will be held Thursday, June 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sign up is necessary. For more information or to register, call the library at (860) 793-1450.

27 Friday

Kids Koncoction - Kids Koncoctions is a 45-minute hands-on program for children ages 3 and 4 in which they create and experiment with safe and unusual mixtures. Old clothes are recommended for this program. The program will be held on Fridays, June 6, 20, and 27 at 10:30 a.m.For more information or to sign up, call the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

28 Saturday

Historic display - The Plainville Historical Society, in celebration of its 40th anniversary in July, will open an exhibit of Plainville memorabilia from the last four decades Saturday, June 28 with a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. It will remain on display until the end of August. The historic center, 29 Pierce St., is open Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, noon to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call the (860) 747-6577.

Town transfer station open - The Town Transfer Station on Granger Lane is open Saturdays only, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is for Plainville residents only. Identification is required. For more information, call the Physical Services Department, (860) 793-0221, ext. 208.

30 Monday

Choral Society - The Plainville Choral Society rehearses Mondays, at 7 p.m., at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 355 Camp St., Bristol. Any adult may join. For more information, call Mal Cummings at (860) 747-5695 or Michael Fox at (860) 747-0700.

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.

Rotary Club - Plainville Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Mondays at J. Timothy's Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. For information, call Guy Doyon at (860) 793-4113.