Become a Certified Laughter Leader™ in a 2-Day Workshop: "How to Create Therapeutic Laughter and Laughter Clubs" September 1-2, 2010 [Weds/Thurs]
THIS WORKSHOP IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Hebrew Health Care, 1 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford, CT
Faculty: Susan Stewart, MA, RN, CLL, Holistic Health Educator, Master Trainer
There are plenty of Ha-Ha's and Ho-Ho's but nothing ho-hum about this celebrated educational program. You will get the knowledge & skills to lead others through a program of systematic laughter activities that reduce stress, lower blood pressure, alleviate pain & improve immune function, for health and enjoying life more. This life-changing workshop is open to everyone interested in bringing more laughter to life.
For more information & registration: 1-800-NOW-LAFF (1-800-669-5233) and www.WorldLaughterTour.com
Registration: Tuition for the 2-day workshop is $349.00, per person, which includes the official Study Guide & Reference Manual, CLL t-shirt, lunch, and a year of follow-up support. CEUs APPROVED FOR NURSES, ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS Activity Therapy: The workshop is pre-approved for 11 clock hours by NCCAP: NCCAP24272-09-11. Nursing: This continuing nursing education activity was approved for 12 contact hours by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s COA. Approved through February 18, 2012. Code 727. Approval for contact hours through the AHNA is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.

Jewish Family Services offering FREE Money Coach to help with acute financial issues related to current employment problems. Wednesdays 9-3 and Thurs mornings, by appointment.  Call 860-236-1927. Jewish Family Services, 333 Bloomfield Ave. Suite A, West Hartford, CT 06117     

The Bishops Corner library offers free, one-on-one career counseling appointments every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 561-8212 for more information. The library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

NEW! Practice English, every Tuesday afternoon, 1:00–3:00 p.m.  You're invited to join us at the Bishops Corner Branch Library for an hour of casual conversation. Improve your English skills while making new friends in this relaxed and welcoming environment! Call 561-8212 for more information or just drop in on Tuesday afternoon. The library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

Drop by the Bishops Corner branch library on Wednesday afternoons and enjoy the company of friends as we share this terrific craft. Everyone is welcome—all ages and all skill levels. Instruction on a simple project will be provided. Beginners please bring a skein of bulky yarn; needles will be available. No registration necessary. For more information, please call 561-8213. We are currently looking for adult knitters who might want to volunteer to help teach this craft. The Bishops Corner library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford

Whether a beginner or experienced in yoga, Yoga Just for Women, a new class at the Mandell JCC, may be just what women need to relax, renew and rejuvenate. Designed to appeal to all comfort levels and modesty preferences, Yoga Just for Women is held every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. until December 16. The class is free for Mandell JCC members and open to non-JCC members at $10 per class. For more information, contact Sara Billings, 860-231-6331, sbillings@mandelljcc.org. The Mandell JCC is located on the Zachs Campus at 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117.

(HiFADD) High Functioning Autism/Developmental Delays Parent Support Group will be meeting again on Wednesday, September 1st from 7:00-8:30pm on the THIRD floor of The Family Resource and Development Center, LLC, 15 North Main Street, West Hartford. This group is therapist-supported and provides parents, caregivers and other family members an opportunity to explore the unique issues and demands of raising a child with a diagnosis on the Autistic Spectrum. For more information, please contact Denise Scheuy, MA at (860-719-1687) or e-mail at: denisefrdc@gmail.com <mailto:denisefrdc@gmail.com> . Further information on this group and other resources can be found on our website: www.familyrdc.com.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

West Hartford Garden Club meeting on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Noon features Sarah Partyka who will speak on “Savvy Succulents.” Perfectly designed by Mother Nature and striking in any garden, succulents have unusual foliage that will intrigue the minds of beginners, enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike!  Presented by the owner of The Farmer’s Daughter Nursery in South Kingstown, RI.  The meeting is held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2080 Boulevard, West Hartford at 12 Noon. Guest donation $10 includes a light lunch. Reservations: 860-561-0724.

The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is looking for actors to perform in West Hartford Hauntings.  Hauntings is an outdoor show that will stage on Saturday, October 23, and Friday and Saturday, October 29 & 30.

Auditions will take place at the Noah Webster House (227 South Main Street, West Hartford) on Thursdays, September 2 and 9 from 4:30-7 p.m.

All actors and actresses age twelve and over are invited to audition.  Rehearsals occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays in September and October.  A variety of parts need to be filled, as well as stage crew.  We especially need actors to play characters age 20 and over. Please call 860-521-5362 x21 for more information or to schedule an audition time.

Enjoy the music of the Governor's Foot Guard Band.  Our annual traidition continues with a delicious ice cream sundae provided by A. C. Petersen's.  Co-sponsors are A. C. Petersen's and Hearing Care Centers.  Free doo-to-door transportation is available to West Hartford Seniors by calling 860-561-8180.

Held in the Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street. Contact Amy at 561-7511 for more information.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

Young children and their families are cordially invited to share stories, songs, and blessings on Saturday mornings at Congregation Beth Israel. "Tot Shabbat" is offered on the first Saturday of every month. The next one will be held on Saturday, September 4 at 10:30am in the Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Community Learning Center, Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford. The entire family is welcome. For more information, visit www.cbict.org or contact Beth Israel at bethisrael@cbict.org or 233-8215 ext. 230.

Bikes, tricycles and big wheels will circle the Mandell JCC racetrack when children and families strap on their helmets on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. for the 2nd Annual Big Wheel Derby fundraiser with special guests Brad Drazen and Lauren Petty of NBC Connecticut. The event, sponsored by FootPrints of Newington and the Mandell JCC Family Room Parenting Center, will benefit Alyssa’s Angel Fund.

The Big Wheel Derby includes track cycling, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon art, a Thomas the Train inflatable, snacks, stories and more. The event will be held at the Mandell Jewish Community Center, Zachs Campus, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford 06117 with a registration fee of $18 per family. Donations of all amounts to Alyssa’s Angel Fund are welcome. For more information about the Big Wheel Derby and Alyssa’s Angel Fund, contact Jane Pasternak, 860-231-6342, jpasternak@mandelljcc.org or visit www.mandelljcc.org.

The Big Wheel Derby was inspired by 5-year-old Alyssa Temkin, who attended the Mandell JCC’s Beatrice Fox Auerbach Early Childhood Center. Alyssa is a typical happy child with one exception: she was born with a rare Jewish genetic metabolic disease called Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1a (GSD). Alyssa has difficulty eating by mouth and relies on her parent’s round-the-clock tube feedings every ninety minutes.

Join everyone at God’s Great Get-Together each Sunday this summer for a time of creating, connecting, and coming together.  There is a place for you at BAOBAB BLAST!  All the fun begins Sunday June 20.  Bring a friend and explore together.

Come meet Faye the Zebra, Amy the Monkey, Bud the Elephant, Sam the Meerkat, and Jonathan the Giraffe.

BAOBAB BLAST is for children aged 3 through third grade, and runs every Sunday morning from June 20 – September 5, 9:45am – 10:30am.  Registration forms and invitations are available through the church office 860-521-9460.  Don’t forget to invite a friend.  Contact Pastor Amy for more information, amysrainbow@comcast.net.

The annual Labor Day Weekend Concert will be held on Monday, September 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot (in the northwest corner closest to Sovereign Bank).  Attendees should enter the parking lot from either the South Main Street entrance or the Raymond Road entrance and park as directed by staff.  Parking is free.

The concert will feature The Hartford Pops Band performing a repertoire of Hollywood hits, Broadway favorites and patriotic marches.  The concert is presented by the Music Performance Fund and West Hartford Leisure Services, and is sponsored by Farmington Savings Bank; Hartford Magazine and West Hartford Life; Mercy Community Health; Molloy Funeral Home; and RE/MAX Premier, REALTORS.  The concert is free and open to the public.  Snacks or picnic suppers are encouraged (alcohol is not permitted). Please bring your own lawn chairs and a non-perishable food item to benefit the Town That Cares program to feed the hungry. The rain location is the Town Hall auditorium.  Call 860-561-7509 to verify the location if the weather is questionable.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

Tuesday, Sept 7th, 4:00-7:00pm - - Free!

This is a fun annual event for kids! There will be face painting, music by Shoulda*Coulda*Woulda, great samples of kid friendly food, art projects, animals from Westmoor Park, activities with many different organizations including Children’s Museum, Bumble Bug and more. Come by and check out all the great food and fun activities.

Please bring in any type of new school supply. The back to school items will be given to The Town That Cares to be distributed to families in the area.

Whole Foods Market
50 Raymond Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-523-8500

The Playhouse on Park presents Side by Side by Sondheim with music by Steven Sondheim, Jule Styne, Richard Rodgers and Mary Rodgers; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheiml; Continuity by Ned Sherrin  September 8th – 19th   Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson, Musical Direction by Colin Britt and Emmett Drake.

Subscription prices range from $72 - $156 – a 20% savings over individual ticket prices; Individual tickets range in price from $15 - $32.50.  Discounts are offered to students, seniors and Let’s Go Arts members.   Subscriptions can be purchased in person at the box office at 244 Park Road, West Hartford or over the telephone by calling 860-523-5900 ext 10:  Tuesday through Friday 10am – 6pm or Saturdays 10am – 2pm.  Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting www.playhouseonpark.org   Check the website for information on $10 student rush tickets and other specials.   Call for information on School and Group rates.

Jewish Family Services offering FREE Money Coach to help with acute financial issues related to current employment problems. Wednesdays 9-3 and Thurs mornings, by appointment.  Call 860-236-1927. Jewish Family Services, 333 Bloomfield Ave. Suite A, West Hartford, CT 06117     

The Bishops Corner library offers free, one-on-one career counseling appointments every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 561-8212 for more information. The library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

NEW! Practice English, every Tuesday afternoon, 1:00–3:00 p.m.  You're invited to join us at the Bishops Corner Branch Library for an hour of casual conversation. Improve your English skills while making new friends in this relaxed and welcoming environment! Call 561-8212 for more information or just drop in on Tuesday afternoon. The library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

Drop by the Bishops Corner branch library on Wednesday afternoons and enjoy the company of friends as we share this terrific craft. Everyone is welcome—all ages and all skill levels. Instruction on a simple project will be provided. Beginners please bring a skein of bulky yarn; needles will be available. No registration necessary. For more information, please call 561-8213. We are currently looking for adult knitters who might want to volunteer to help teach this craft. The Bishops Corner library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford

Whether a beginner or experienced in yoga, Yoga Just for Women, a new class at the Mandell JCC, may be just what women need to relax, renew and rejuvenate. Designed to appeal to all comfort levels and modesty preferences, Yoga Just for Women is held every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. until December 16. The class is free for Mandell JCC members and open to non-JCC members at $10 per class. For more information, contact Sara Billings, 860-231-6331, sbillings@mandelljcc.org. The Mandell JCC is located on the Zachs Campus at 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117.

Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, will hold High Holy Day Services for young children and their families. The Services will introduce preschool children to the High Holy Days through prayers, songs, and stories. The Services are free and open to the public and no tickets are required. They will be held on Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, September 9 at 8:45 a.m. and on Yom Kippur, Saturday, September 18 at 8:45 am. Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform synagogue affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.  For more information, visit the Beth Israel website, www.cbict.org, email bethisrael@cbict.org, or call 233-8215.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is looking for actors to perform in West Hartford Hauntings.  Hauntings is an outdoor show that will stage on Saturday, October 23, and Friday and Saturday, October 29 & 30.

Auditions will take place at the Noah Webster House (227 South Main Street, West Hartford) on Thursdays, September 2 and 9 from 4:30-7 p.m.

All actors and actresses age twelve and over are invited to audition.  Rehearsals occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays in September and October.  A variety of parts need to be filled, as well as stage crew.  We especially need actors to play characters age 20 and over. Please call 860-521-5362 x21 for more information or to schedule an audition time.

West Hartford Connections Leads Group, operated by the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce will meet on Fridays, September 10th and 24th at Moe's Southwest Grill, 54 Memorial Road, West Hartford, CT 06107.  All business professionals are invited to attend. The meeting schedule will continue the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 7:30- 9:00 AM with the location rotating monthly.

West Hartford Connections is a monthly leads exchange group that gives professionals the opportunity to connect with others doing business in the West Hartford area. Each meeting follows an agenda which allows attendees to provide a short commercial about their business and find areas of opportunity for growth. Advanced registrations are requested. Members are encouraged to bring their business cards. Coffee will be provided. For more information or to register, please visit www.ExploreWestHartford.com and click on the calendar.

The Hartt School presents Freshman Vocal Recitals on Friday, September 10, at 8:00 PM, and Saturday, September 11, at 3:00 PM, in Berkman Recital Hall.  Members of the Freshman Vocal Class perform songs and arias, accompanied by Doris Lang Kosloff on piano.   Admission is free but seating is limited.  Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for more information.

2nd Annual Buena Vista Property Owners Association Neighborhood Tag Sale
Saturday, September 11, 2010
8:00 am-12:00 pm
Over 25 homes in the Buena Vista area participated in the tag sale last year, expect even more homes this year.  This is one-stop shopping at its best!  Look for signs in the neighborhood with addresses listed for tag sales in the neighborhood.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

Leapin’ Lizards! Annie is coming to town! The JCC Youth Theater Program, under the direction of Carolyn Mostel Weiser, will hold auditions for its upcoming production of Annie on Sunday, September 12 from 1-5 pm, and Monday, September 13 from 5-8:30 pm. Auditions will be held at the Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Avenue. The program is open to students in grades 3-8. Interested students should prepare a short song for audition, and bring sheet music if possible. Performances will be in mid-December, and the program rehearses on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings throughout the fall. For information or to book an audition appointment, please call (860) 236-4571.

The Hartt School presents the 2010-2011 Faculty Recital Series on Sunday, September 12, at 5:00 PM, in Berkman Recital Hall on the University of Hartford’s West Hartford campus.  Katie Lansdale, violin, and Margreet Francis, piano, perform in the first concert of the 2010-2011 series.  Admission is free but seating is limited.  Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for more information.

The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce announced today they will be holding their 24th Annual Golf Tournament Monday, September 13, 2010 at the picturesque Wampanoag Country Club.  This year’s outing will include many features such as a BBQ lunch, on-course snack and beverage carts, complimentary frozen cocktails & beer tent, tournament gifts, not to mention a fantastic stationed dinner! 

The golf outing will kick off with registration and a BBQ lunch beginning at 11:00 AM.    Golfers will enjoy a scramble style tournament with great contests and on-course snacks and beverages along the way.  This year golfers will have the opportunity to win a 5 Day/4 Night San Diego golf vacation at every par 3 and $50,000 in the Jet Blue Challenge Final Hole Shoot-Out!  Dinner will begin at 6:00PM offering golfers a fajita station, carved-to-order prime rib, and much, much more! The cost to enjoy the day is just $195 per golfer and includes greens fees, carts, a tournament gift, added tournament features, lunch & dinner, and a beverage ticket.  People may also purchase a dinner ticket without the day of golf for just $40.

Every year the Golf Tournament proves to be the Chamber’s most successful networking and fundraising event enjoyed by members and non-members alike. This year’s Platinum Golf Tournament sponsors are American Medical Response, Connecticare, and Westfarms.

To register for the 24th Annual West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament please visit http://www.whchamber.com/GolfTournament.htm or call the Chamber Office for details at 860-521-2300.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

September 14:  Recycling Guidelines

Are recycling guidelines becoming a mystery to you?  Come to the Elmwood Senior Center and have all your questions answered by Pam Gerry, Educator, Trash Museum CT Resource Recovery Authority.  Program is from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  Program is free but registration is needed by calling 860-561-8180.

Voices of Hope invites the community to the world premiere of the documentary “Faith and Destiny”, a tribute to Rabbi Philip and Ruth Lazowski. “Faith and Destiny” is the miraculous true story of two children whose religious beliefs and sheer will to survive, carried them through four years of fear and tragedy in Nazi-occupied Poland. Whether it was faith in God or “Beshert” (destiny), it’s a story you won’t soon forget.

The viewing of the documentary will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at the Herbert Gilman Theater, Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford. Doors open at 6:30 PM, program begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets purchased prior to September 14th are $25.00 per person for film and dessert. Tickets purchased at the door $36.00, subject to availability. It's recommended that reservations be made early as the event is expected to sell out quickly. Contact Tracy Knight, JFACT Administrator, at 860-727-5771 or jfact@mcmgmt.com for more information and to make reservations.

The West Hartford Women’s Chorale will hold open rehearsals for the 2010-2011 season on Tuesday evenings, September 14 and September 21, 7pm-9pm, at King Philip Middle School, 100 King Philip Drive in West Hartford.  The rehearsals will be held in the Choral Music Room.  All women with a desire to sing are invited; no audition is required for joining and there are vocal opportunities for all levels of vocal music experience.  Ethan Nash will direct the WHWC this season.  There is tuition, and the Chorale has a rehearsal attendance policy.  For more information, please call (860)233-1974 and visit www.WHWChorale.org

Jewish Family Services offering FREE Money Coach to help with acute financial issues related to current employment problems. Wednesdays 9-3 and Thurs mornings, by appointment.  Call 860-236-1927. Jewish Family Services, 333 Bloomfield Ave. Suite A, West Hartford, CT 06117     

The Bishops Corner library offers free, one-on-one career counseling appointments every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 561-8212 for more information. The library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

NEW! Practice English, every Tuesday afternoon, 1:00–3:00 p.m.  You're invited to join us at the Bishops Corner Branch Library for an hour of casual conversation. Improve your English skills while making new friends in this relaxed and welcoming environment! Call 561-8212 for more information or just drop in on Tuesday afternoon. The library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

Drop by the Bishops Corner branch library on Wednesday afternoons and enjoy the company of friends as we share this terrific craft. Everyone is welcome—all ages and all skill levels. Instruction on a simple project will be provided. Beginners please bring a skein of bulky yarn; needles will be available. No registration necessary. For more information, please call 561-8213. We are currently looking for adult knitters who might want to volunteer to help teach this craft. The Bishops Corner library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford

Whether a beginner or experienced in yoga, Yoga Just for Women, a new class at the Mandell JCC, may be just what women need to relax, renew and rejuvenate. Designed to appeal to all comfort levels and modesty preferences, Yoga Just for Women is held every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. until December 16. The class is free for Mandell JCC members and open to non-JCC members at $10 per class. For more information, contact Sara Billings, 860-231-6331, sbillings@mandelljcc.org. The Mandell JCC is located on the Zachs Campus at 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

Part of the Elmwood Senior Center Lunch & Learn Series.  Thomas Jackson, MSPT, Rehabilitation Director at Brittany Farms Health Center will be presenting on the topic, “What Keeps You in Balance?”  Learn the basics of balance, how to maintain your balance and techniques for preventing falls.  Balance testing will be offered to participants.  Program begins at 11:30 a.m.  Program is free, but prior registration is required by calling 860-561-8180.  Co-sponsor is Brittany Farms.

Has your doctor told you that you have pre-diabetes or diabetes and you feel overwhelmed?  Do you want to know more about managing diabetes?  Are you confused about food choices and label reading?  Do you need more information about monitoring your blood sugars or traveling and exercising when you have diabetes?  Do you have questions about your diabetes medications?  Join registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, Paula Leibovitz, for a seven week series of interactive workshops that will focus on managing your diabetes and eating well while following diabetic guidelines.  The workshops will cover the effects of carbohydrates, proteins and fats on glucose (blood sugar) levels, as well as carbohydrate counting, meal planning, label reading, medications, the role of exercise, potential complications of diabetes, travel… and much more!  This series is provided by the West Hartford Bloomfield Health District through a grant from the CT Department of Public Health.

All participants receive a copy of the CDC Manual, Taking Charge of Your Diabetes.  Snacks are provided each week.

When: Thursdays September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, and 28th.  

Time:  6-8PM

Where:  Elmwood Community Center

To register: Contact the Elmwood Community Center, 860-561-8160

Instructor:  Paula Kellogg Leibovitz, MS, RD, CDE

September 16:  Grand Opening Computer Training Center

Join us at the Elmwood Senior Center as we unveil our new Computer Training Center.  This room was made possible through the generosity of Stanley Frank who is dedicating this in memory of his wife, Jean Frank, who gave freely of her money, her time and her love.  Formal ribbon cutting will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP by calling 860-561-8180.

Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, will hold High Holy Day Services for young children and their families. The Services will introduce preschool children to the High Holy Days through prayers, songs, and stories. The Services are free and open to the public and no tickets are required. They will be held on Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, September 9 at 8:45 a.m. and on Yom Kippur, Saturday, September 18 at 8:45 am. Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform synagogue affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.  For more information, visit the Beth Israel website, www.cbict.org, email bethisrael@cbict.org, or call 233-8215.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

The Hartt School presents the Hartt’s Costume Shop Sale on Saturday, September 18, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in The Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation Theater in the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford.  Hartt’s spectacular costume shop has costumes from the Greek/Medieval time period to the present for sale.  All are welcome to attend.  Admission is free.   Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for more information.

The Presidents College at the University of Hartford is presenting its third Showcase event on Sunday September 19. This program encompasses a day-long series of intellectually challenging events culminating with a reception hosted by U of H President Walter Harrison.

The Hartt School presents the 2010- 2011 Faculty Recital Series on Sunday, September 19, at 2:00 PM in Berkman Recital Hall on the University of Hartford’s West Hartford campus.  Acclaimed saxophone player Carrie Koffman, performs the second concert in the series.   Admission is free but seating is limited.  Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for more information.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

The West Hartford Women’s Chorale will hold open rehearsals for the 2010-2011 season on Tuesday evenings, September 14 and September 21, 7pm-9pm, at King Philip Middle School, 100 King Philip Drive in West Hartford.  The rehearsals will be held in the Choral Music Room.  All women with a desire to sing are invited; no audition is required for joining and there are vocal opportunities for all levels of vocal music experience.  Ethan Nash will direct the WHWC this season.  There is tuition, and the Chorale has a rehearsal attendance policy.  For more information, please call (860)233-1974 and visit www.WHWChorale.org

Jewish Family Services offering FREE Money Coach to help with acute financial issues related to current employment problems. Wednesdays 9-3 and Thurs mornings, by appointment.  Call 860-236-1927. Jewish Family Services, 333 Bloomfield Ave. Suite A, West Hartford, CT 06117     

The Bishops Corner library offers free, one-on-one career counseling appointments every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 561-8212 for more information. The library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

NEW! Practice English, every Tuesday afternoon, 1:00–3:00 p.m.  You're invited to join us at the Bishops Corner Branch Library for an hour of casual conversation. Improve your English skills while making new friends in this relaxed and welcoming environment! Call 561-8212 for more information or just drop in on Tuesday afternoon. The library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

Drop by the Bishops Corner branch library on Wednesday afternoons and enjoy the company of friends as we share this terrific craft. Everyone is welcome—all ages and all skill levels. Instruction on a simple project will be provided. Beginners please bring a skein of bulky yarn; needles will be available. No registration necessary. For more information, please call 561-8213. We are currently looking for adult knitters who might want to volunteer to help teach this craft. The Bishops Corner library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford

Whether a beginner or experienced in yoga, Yoga Just for Women, a new class at the Mandell JCC, may be just what women need to relax, renew and rejuvenate. Designed to appeal to all comfort levels and modesty preferences, Yoga Just for Women is held every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. until December 16. The class is free for Mandell JCC members and open to non-JCC members at $10 per class. For more information, contact Sara Billings, 860-231-6331, sbillings@mandelljcc.org. The Mandell JCC is located on the Zachs Campus at 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

September 23:  West Hartford Senior Housing Fair

Elmwood Senior Center invites you to join representatives from various retirement facilities, housing specialists and support service providers in the greater West Hartford area who will answer your questions from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Complimentary refreshments will be served.  Call 860-561-8180 for more information.

Has your doctor told you that you have pre-diabetes or diabetes and you feel overwhelmed?  Do you want to know more about managing diabetes?  Are you confused about food choices and label reading?  Do you need more information about monitoring your blood sugars or traveling and exercising when you have diabetes?  Do you have questions about your diabetes medications?  Join registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, Paula Leibovitz, for a seven week series of interactive workshops that will focus on managing your diabetes and eating well while following diabetic guidelines.  The workshops will cover the effects of carbohydrates, proteins and fats on glucose (blood sugar) levels, as well as carbohydrate counting, meal planning, label reading, medications, the role of exercise, potential complications of diabetes, travel… and much more!  This series is provided by the West Hartford Bloomfield Health District through a grant from the CT Department of Public Health.

All participants receive a copy of the CDC Manual, Taking Charge of Your Diabetes.  Snacks are provided each week.

When: Thursdays September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, and 28th.  

Time:  6-8PM

Where:  Elmwood Community Center

To register: Contact the Elmwood Community Center, 860-561-8160

Instructor:  Paula Kellogg Leibovitz, MS, RD, CDE

West Hartford Connections Leads Group, operated by the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce will meet on Fridays, September 10th and 24th at Moe's Southwest Grill, 54 Memorial Road, West Hartford, CT 06107.  All business professionals are invited to attend. The meeting schedule will continue the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 7:30- 9:00 AM with the location rotating monthly.

West Hartford Connections is a monthly leads exchange group that gives professionals the opportunity to connect with others doing business in the West Hartford area. Each meeting follows an agenda which allows attendees to provide a short commercial about their business and find areas of opportunity for growth. Advanced registrations are requested. Members are encouraged to bring their business cards. Coffee will be provided. For more information or to register, please visit www.ExploreWestHartford.com and click on the calendar.

The annual MDC Household Hazardous Waste will be held at the Department of Public Works, 17 Brixton Street, on Saturday, September 25 from 8 AM to 1 PM.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

September 25:  DeClutter Workshop

Come to the Elmwood Senior Center and get some great decluttering and organizing advice.  We will discuss the top 10 mistakes that cost home sellers thousand of dollars.  An Inspector will educate you about some technical items around your house and our Attorney will answer all your questions about your estate.  Speakers:  Katja & Inna, Licensed Realtors in CT.  Program is free, but prior registration is required by calling 860-561-8180.  Program begins at 10:00 a.m.  Co-sponsor:  Katja & Inna, Realtors, Keller Williams.

ROSENBERG ORTHODONTICS will celebrate its 20th anniversary at its new West Hartford office at 21 North Main Street (the old YMCA building) on Saturday, September 25, 2010.  Enjoy a community barbecue from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with music, food, prizes, and games!  Meet Brady of Kiss 95.7 FM from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Listen to the accomplished Hall and Conard High School Jazz Bands.

New patient incentives offered: $200 for every new patient who starts treatment on that day and $100 for every new patient who signs up in the month of September will be donated to the Bridge Family Center, a non-profit social service agency in West Hartford that provides services for children and families in the Hartford region (www.bridgefamilycenter.org).  All new patients will receive a free teeth whitening kit upon completion of treatment. 

For more information about the Rosenberg practice with offices in Canton, Newington, West Hartford, and Wethersfield, visit www.RosenbergOrtho.com.

The Rotary Club of West Hartford is having their 3rd Annual Claws for a Cause Lobster Fest on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 2:00-5:00pm. The event will take place at the American School for the Deaf, 139 North Main Street, West Hartford.

A majority of the proceeds for this event will go to support The Children's Museum in West Hartford. In addition, proceeds will also help support local charities, including the YMCA, The American School for the Deaf, The Town that Cares, HopeWorks, HANOC, Gifts of Music, and the 3rd Grade Dictionary Project.

The event will take place rain or shine. The cost is $45 per person, with a choice of lobster or New York strip steak. You may also purchase a children's meal for kids under 12 for $15 (choice of hot dog or hamburger), salad, rolls, corn on the cob, beverages and dessert will be provided. Adults may bring their own beverages.

Live music will be provided by The Street Vipers and there will be a Bounce House for the kids. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door. Tickets can be purchased from any local Rotarian or at Sedgwick Cleaners, 17 Sedgwick Road.

Please call 860-523-1535 for more information or visit www.westhartfordrotary.org. Come on out and join us for a great time!

Survivor WeHa….A fundraising event to honor Kevin Sullivan, CEO of the Children’s Museum and raise money for West Hartford Community Television. WHC-TV proudly presents local public officials and celebrities in another one of our hilarious video parodies. We invite you to join us as the Nofar and Sofar tribes vie to be West Hartford’s ultimate survivors. This biennial gala is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, September 25, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium. West Hartford Community Television provides an open forum for free speech, community dialogue, cultural exchange and artistic expression. Funds raised help provide media tools and training to residents, including our 18 Be The Media student journalism teams.

In celebration of the week around International Peace Day, and in commemoration of 350 years of the Friends (Quaker) Peace Testimony, Hartford Friends will be sponsoring a WALK FOR PEACE on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, starting at noon at the Hartford Friend's Meetinghouse, 144 South Quaker Lane in West Hartford. We will assemble at with our peace signs and dove, and leave around 12:15 PM to walk quietly north on the sidewalk of South Quaker Lane, crossing Farmington and heading west, crossing North Main and circling around the Veterans Memorial. There we will unfurl a giant peace dove while we sing songs of peace, around 12:45PM. Shortly after 1:00PM, we will take our peace dove and signs and cross back over North Main and then Farmington, proceeding south on South Main to Boulevard. At Boulevard we will turn east and walk back to South Quaker Lane, crossing the street and returning to the Meetinghouse. We are hoping for 40-60 people and all are welcome to walk peacefully with us.

The Hartt School presents the Hartford Piano Society on Sunday, September 26, at 3:00 PM, in Millard Auditorium on the University of Hartford’s West Hartford campus.  Pianist Mariangela Vacatello, a 2009 Van Cliburn Competition Finalist and winner of the audience online vote, will perform Schumann’s Sonata No. 2 in G minor Op. 22, Ivan Fedele’s Three Etudes Boreales (1990), Shostakovich’s Prelude and Fugue in D flat major Op. 87 No. 15, Chopin’s Andante Spianot et Grande Polonaise brillante Op. 22, and Stravinsky’s Trios mouvements de Petrouchka.   Admission is $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors.  In addition to the concert, Vacatello presents a piano master class on Monday, September 27, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Millard Auditorium.  This master class is free and open to the public and is presented by The Musical Club of Hartford, Inc.  Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for more information.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

Jewish Family Services offering FREE Money Coach to help with acute financial issues related to current employment problems. Wednesdays 9-3 and Thurs mornings, by appointment.  Call 860-236-1927. Jewish Family Services, 333 Bloomfield Ave. Suite A, West Hartford, CT 06117     

The Bishops Corner library offers free, one-on-one career counseling appointments every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 561-8212 for more information. The library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

NEW! Practice English, every Tuesday afternoon, 1:00–3:00 p.m.  You're invited to join us at the Bishops Corner Branch Library for an hour of casual conversation. Improve your English skills while making new friends in this relaxed and welcoming environment! Call 561-8212 for more information or just drop in on Tuesday afternoon. The library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

Drop by the Bishops Corner branch library on Wednesday afternoons and enjoy the company of friends as we share this terrific craft. Everyone is welcome—all ages and all skill levels. Instruction on a simple project will be provided. Beginners please bring a skein of bulky yarn; needles will be available. No registration necessary. For more information, please call 561-8213. We are currently looking for adult knitters who might want to volunteer to help teach this craft. The Bishops Corner library is located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford

Whether a beginner or experienced in yoga, Yoga Just for Women, a new class at the Mandell JCC, may be just what women need to relax, renew and rejuvenate. Designed to appeal to all comfort levels and modesty preferences, Yoga Just for Women is held every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. until December 16. The class is free for Mandell JCC members and open to non-JCC members at $10 per class. For more information, contact Sara Billings, 860-231-6331, sbillings@mandelljcc.org. The Mandell JCC is located on the Zachs Campus at 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117.

The West Hartford Farmers' Market is open for business in the municipal parking lot at the corner of LaSalle Road and Arapahoe Road from May 1, 2010 through October on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Farmers' Market draws from area farms to provide fresh, local food to West Hartford residents and beyond.

Has your doctor told you that you have pre-diabetes or diabetes and you feel overwhelmed?  Do you want to know more about managing diabetes?  Are you confused about food choices and label reading?  Do you need more information about monitoring your blood sugars or traveling and exercising when you have diabetes?  Do you have questions about your diabetes medications?  Join registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, Paula Leibovitz, for a seven week series of interactive workshops that will focus on managing your diabetes and eating well while following diabetic guidelines.  The workshops will cover the effects of carbohydrates, proteins and fats on glucose (blood sugar) levels, as well as carbohydrate counting, meal planning, label reading, medications, the role of exercise, potential complications of diabetes, travel… and much more!  This series is provided by the West Hartford Bloomfield Health District through a grant from the CT Department of Public Health.

All participants receive a copy of the CDC Manual, Taking Charge of Your Diabetes.  Snacks are provided each week.

When: Thursdays September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, and 28th.  

Time:  6-8PM

Where:  Elmwood Community Center

To register: Contact the Elmwood Community Center, 860-561-8160

Instructor:  Paula Kellogg Leibovitz, MS, RD, CDE