Cromwell alumni reunion planned in June

CROMWELL >> Did you attend, teach or work at a Cromwell school? The Cromwell alumni committee has announced plans for a reunion on June 17. The reunion is a great opportunity to meet your classmates as well as teachers and other friends from your days in the Cromwell school system. People whose families left town before graduation are equally invited, as well as classmates who went to Mercy, Xavier or Vinal.

This is the fourth time the committee has hosted these reunions. In 2006 twenty five classes met at a resort in Moodus, in 2009 thirty classes celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first graduating class from CHS at a memorable event held at Watrous park here in Cromwell. In 2013 thirty-plus classes met again on a beautiful day at Watrous park. In the past many classes with a significant milestone piggyback off the main event to celebrate their own reunion.

This year the reunion will meet at Pierson park (known to many of the early classes as Community Field). The committee has reserved the pavilion near the football field and will have a large tent with tables. Food will be provided by Taíno’s Smokehouse. Admission will be $45 which covers the cost of food and other items such as the tent, insurance, and fees. There is also a “no meal” option for $20.

The committee is seeking class representatives to contact their classmates. The classes from the late 80’s and 90’s are passing their 25 year mark and it’s hoped more of them will come. A class representative helps ensure that. They also need volunteers to help set up tables beforehand, and to lend a hand cleaning up after.

For details and registration, go to the Cromwell Alumni website at www.cromwellalumni.com/reunion2017.

Vendors needed for annual craft show

COLCHESTER >> Applications are now being accepted for the 26th Annual Festival on the Green Craft Show & Muster on Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This year’s event is being sponsored by the Colchester Lions Club, which is working closely with the Colchester Historical Society, the group that founded the event. The Annual Fife and Drum Muster will also continue, coordinated by the Colchester Continentals Fife and Drum Corps.

Last year, more than 70 craft vendors exhibited their wares on the green. Exhibitors are welcome to display a variety of arts and crafts, including woodworking, painting, photography, food items, pottery, jewelry, stained glass and more. All items must be personally crafted. No imports or mass-producted items are allowed.

If reserved by July 1, the fee for booth space is $75 for a 10’ by 10’ space; $140 for a double space. After July 1, the fees are $85 and $150. Rain date is Sunday, July 23.

For additional information, call the event hotline at 860531-2010, or e-mail craftshowmuster@gmail.com.

Association to hold annual art show

EAST HAMPTON >> The East Hampton Art Association will hold its 40th annual Art Show on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the Congregational Church of East Hampton, 59 Main St. in the historic East Hampton Village Center. Honorary Judge for the show will be William Simpson.

Original artwork in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and photography will be accepted for display and sale. No crafts. Awards will be presented including a Purchase Award by the East Hampton Arts & Culture Commission in amount of $300-$500. Selected artwork, chosen by members of the commission, must depict an East Hampton theme/connection or created by an East Hampton artist, and will be presented as a gift to an East Hampton town facility. An honorary award of $200, The Durkin Award, will be given in memory of John and Marie Durkin, selected by the Durkin family.

Artists interested in showing their work may contact Rita Gibbons at ritacgibbons@ gmail.com

CCT to hold children’s theater workshop

COLCHESTER >> The Colchester Community Theatre (CCT) announces its Summer Children’s Theater Workshop, July 10-21. Auditions will be held Thursday, June 8, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday June 10, 9-11 a.m. at the St. Andrew Church Hall, 128 Norwich Avenue in Colchester. The workshop is open to all children entering grade 2 through grade 9 in the fall.

Every child must audition to attend the program. There are NO exceptions. Please note that the auditions are used only for determining placement within the program, not for determining if a child is eligible to enter the program. The program is limited to 100 children. In the event that more than 100 children audition, a lottery will be held to determine which 100 children will get into the program. Each child is to bring sheet music or an instrumental recording and be prepared to sing. An accompanist will be provided.

The workshop will be held at Bacon Academy Auditorium, July 10 through July 21, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., culminating in a show on July 22 at 2 p.m. The program fee is $105 per child (additional $20 for non-residents – waived for CCT members).