Spotlight of upcoming events in Amity

Thursday, 09 February 2012 00:00

Friday, Feb. 10

Youth Evening Program — Sponsored by Woodbridge Youth Services and the Town of Bethany 7-9:30 p.m., Bethany Town Hall Gym, 40 Peck Road; for 7th and 8th grade Woodbridge and Bethany residents only; private school students welcome. Big Daddy’s giant racetrack and remote control cars; music by interactive Boppers D.J.; games, raffle prizes; pizza. Admission: $5. No early drop-offs. Amity dress code applies. Adult volunteers and raffle prizes needed; 203-389-3429; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday, Feb. 11

Valentine Extravaganza — The Orange Historic Society will have a Valentine’s Day theme for its gift shop sale, 10-3, The Academy, 605 Orange Center Road. Vintage jewelry and items from the 1940s and 1950s, with antiques and collectibles also available. Information: 203-795-6465.

Sweets at the Farmers Market — Chocolate-dipped strawberries and pies will be available at the Bethany Farmers Market this week for Valentine’s Day. Also cheeses, bread, greens, eggs, Fair Trade coffee and more. 10-3.

Sisters in Art are sisters in life

Written by Bettina Thiel
Thursday, 09 February 2012 20:59

ORANGE — The Art in the Library Committee will present “Sisters in Art,” an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Lana Ho and pottery by her sister, Lillian Yung.

1960s Teenage heartthrob on stage at the Quick Center

Written by Bettina Thiel
Thursday, 09 February 2012 23:24

Fairfield University will be hosting Herman’s Hermits, starring Peter Noone, in a special Valentine’s Day concert at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

With over 60 million records sold and nearly two dozen top-20 hits, Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits helped to define a musical generation.

A small sampling of their classics from the 1960s includes “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve got a Lovely Daughter,” “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “I’m into Something Good, “ “Silhouettes,” “Wonderful World,” “Just a Little Bit Better, “ “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “A Must to Avoid,” and “Listen People.”

Beecher Kindergarten registration is March 15

Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:31

WOODBRIDGE — Beecher Road School has scheduled kindergarten orientation and registration programs.

Kindergarten orientation for parents will take place Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in the Beecher Road School cafeteria.

Make polymers in library program

Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:30

WOODBRIDGE — Budding scientist are invited to attend Playing with Polymers, a special outreach program from the Connecticut Science Center at the Town Library.

It is the library’s February vacation program, for grades K - 6, Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m.

Nominations sought for youth award

Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:28

WOODBRIDGE — Woodbridge Youth Services, in conjunction with First Selectman Edward Maum Sheehy, is accepting nominations for the First Selectman’s Youth Award.

School Briefs

Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:25

Named to dean’s list

Kaitlyn M. Smith, daughter of Charles and Karen Smith of Orange, and a 2008 graduate of Amity Regional High School, Woodbridge, was named to the fall 2011-12 dean’s list at Bucknell University.

Emily Feng, daughter of Xuwu Feng and Lijuan Shi of Bethany, a freshman at Duke University, was named to the fall semester arts & sciences dean’s list with distinction. She is a 2011 graduate of Amity High School.

Library News

Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:24

Case Memorial Library

Tyler City Road

Orange

Library Hours — Monday and Thursday 10-8; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10-5; Saturday 10-4. The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents Day.

Children

Mother Goose is on the Loose — Sessions for babies and toddlers up to 24 months Tuesday, February 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:30 a.m. Includes nursery rhymes, music, and movement.

Health Notes

Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:23

Health Notes highlights health and wellness news in the area. Hospitals and other health related agencies may e-mail items to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Gluten Free Living

Discussion on lectin, another protein found in grains and plant based foods that may be problematic for gluten intolerant people, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 10 Progress Drive, 2nd floor Shelton. RSVP: 203-922-1562 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Reiki workshop

Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby offers a level I Reiki workshop, a body, mind, and spirit approach to medicine and healing Wednesday, March 7, 9-3, at the hospital. Cost, at $50, includes Reiki book; $25 of the cost will be refunded to those who sign up to become a Griffin Hospital volunteer and provide a minimum of 100 hours of Reiki at the hospital within one year of the workshop date. Advance registration required by March 2. To register, call 203-732-7555.

Getting ready for summer baseball

Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:21

The Beth-Wood Baseball League registration period for the upcoming 2012 season started Monday, Jan. 30, and ends Friday, Feb. 17.

Registration can be done online through their new website, bethwoodbaseball.com. or in person.

To register online, go the website, click on the Register Today icon on the Home Page to start the registration process (Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards will be accepted for payment).