Foundation supports Operation Fuel outreach

HARTFORD >> The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG) has awarded a total of $71,839 in grants to Operation Fuel for energy assistance and a grant of $5,000 for general operating expenses.

The following grants were awarded for energy assistance: $64,339 through grants from the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund; $5,000 through the Vernon D. and Florence E. Roosa Family Foundation Memorial Fund and $2,500 from the Aaron Marks Foundation Fund.

Operation Fuel also received a grant of $5,000 for general operating support through the Budd Family Fund.

Now in its 40th year, Operation Fuel is a statewide nonprofit program that provides emergency energy assistance year-round to lower-income working families and individuals, the elderly, and disabled individuals who are in financial crisis.

Individuals who need energy assistance should call 211.

For more information on Operation Fuel or to make a donation, go to www.operationfuel.org.

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding communities.

In 2015, the foundation celebrated 90 years of grant making in the Greater Hartford region, made possible by the gifts of generous individuals, families, and organizations. It has awarded grants of more than $620 million since its founding in 1925.

Formore information about the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, visit www.hfpg. org or call 860-548-1888.

Vocal Chords scholars

MIDDLETOWN >> The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords is accepting applications for its annual scholarships to be awarded to deserving Middlesex County students pursuing a career in nursing ormusic.

Studentsmust have been accepted at an accredited college or university with one of these majors.

The Review Committee will consider academic record, extracurricular and community service activities, the student’s ability to articulate his/her career goals and the recommendations of the references. T

he scholarships will be $1,000 each and will be paid directly to the recipient at the Spring Concert at Portland High School on Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. Applications are available at the guidance office or by visiting Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords Deadline is Friday, March 31. For information call 860-349-2042.

Rotary scholarships

EAST HAMPTON >> Support of graduating high school seniors as they extend their education has long been a major focus of the EastHampton Rotary Club.

Class of 2017 students will compete for the Eaton Smith Scholarship that provides $1,000 for each of four years, plus several one-year awards of $1,000. Several scholarships are designated for community college or technical school students. Recipients may plan to attend a university, college, community college or technical school.

Applications have been distributed to the guidance offices at EHHS, RHAM, Mercy, Xavier and Vinal Tech. and can also be picked up at the East Hampton Library and the Marlborough Richmond Library.

Applications should be submitted to the student’s guidance office for transcript information no later than March 1, where they will be picked up by the Rotary Club.

Applications from those attending other schools can be returned in person, bymail, or by e-mail to Christine Costa at the address(es) listed in the application. Late applications are not considered.

Applicants must be residents of East Hampton (includes Cobalt andMiddleHaddam) orMarlborough but may attend any secondary school. Personal interviews will be scheduled by the Rotary Scholarship Committee.

Auction donations

Forgotten Felines is looking for donated items for its upcoming silent auction, Wine for Whiskers, on April 21.

Members are looking for gift certificates, jewelry, paintings, prints, handcrafted items, donated services, tickets to concerts or events, etc.

To get involved or for more information, call 860-669-1347, option 4, or email events@forgottenfelinesct.org.

Free concert tickets

CLINTON >> The George Flynn Classical Concerts will present Masters of Hawaiian Music sponsored by NORTHSTAR wealth partners on Feb. 19 at William Stanton Andrews Town Hall, Clinton at 3 p.m. The concert is free but tickets are required.

Tickets may be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to The George Flynn Classical Concerts, P.O. Box 473, Clinton Ct. 06413, with four tickets to an envelope; or call 860-669-1208 and leave a name, phone number and the amount of tickets desired. They will be held at the door the day of the concert.