Chamber to hold legislative breakfast

MIDDLETOWN — The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Legislative Breakfast will be held on Friday.

This event will begin at 8 a.m. and will be held at the Courtyard By Marriott, Cromwell, at 4 Sebethe Drive. The 2018 Legislative Breakfast is hosted by the Chamber’s Legislative Committee, CoChaired by Richard Carella, Updike, Kelly & Spellacy and Maureen Westbrook, Connecticut Water Company.

This event is sponsored by Comcast. The Chamber’s Legislative Committee will be presenting the organization’s 2018 Public Policy Agenda to legislators that represent Middlesex County towns.

“The annual Legislative Breakfast represents a great opportunity for our members to network with the important elected leaders that represent Middlesex County in the General Assembly. We look forward to another successful event and thank all of the legislators that plan to attend along with the many chamber members from a wide variety of industry sectors that will participate. The chamber remains committed to promoting a positive business climate in Middlesex County, and we will certainly stay engaged with our delegation and with legislative leadership in the coming weeks and months,” said Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee co-chairs Rich Carella and Maureen Westbrook, in a statement.

The following members of the Connecticut General Assembly have been invited to attend: State Representatives Vin Candelora, Melissa Ziobron, Devin Carney, Christie Carpino, Joe Serra, Buddy Altobello, Noreen Kokoruda, Matt Lesser, Bob Siegrist and Jesse MacLachlan; Senators Paul Doyle, Len Fasano, Art Linares, Len Suzio and Ted Kennedy Jr.

For more information, visit www.middlesesxchamber.com.

Church presents prayer service

EAST HADDAM — St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is offering a Wednesday evening prayer service built upon the Celtic Christian tradition. The first service was held Feb. 7. This quiet and meditative prayer service begins at 7 p.m. and lasts for about half-an-hour.

“This is an opportunity to find an oasis in the midst of busy lives where you can sit and be still with God. This service is open to any person who hungers for rest in the divine and is seeking a deeper connection with God, regardless of their religious background,” church members said in a release.

The Celtic Evening Prayer Service places an emphasis on silence, meditation, the mysteries of our faith, and creation. Celtic Spirituality draws its inspiration from the earliest manifestation of Christianity as well as the wisdom of pre-Christian Ireland.

St. Stephen’s is located at 31 Main St., East Haddam, and can be reached at 860-873-9547. For more information visit www.ststeves.org.

‘Romance de la Guitarra’ concert for Valentine’s Day

WEST HARTFORD —Romance de la Guitarra is a captivating concert lovingly conceived around the theme of Valentine's Day.

The program features Spanish classical guitarist Daniel Salazar and his ensemble of international musicians, guest vocalists, and dancers performing exhilarating rhythms and beautiful melodies of Spain and Latin America for a special Valentine’s Day concert, Wednesday, February 14 at the Hoffman Auditorium in the Bruyette Athenaeum, University of Saint Joseph at 8 p.m.

Autorino Center Director Steven Raider Ginsburg said, “This show was literally brought back by popular demand. Weekly audience members continue to ask for Daniel’s unique Valentine’s Day performance. I’m thrilled, as always, to have Daniel Salazar back at the Center.”

For this special evening, Daniel Salazar has put together a program that includes beautifully crafted instrumental and vocal arrangements of Spanish classics, authentic Latin styles, such as Bolero and Argentine Tango and thrilling Flamenco-inspired selections.

Tickets: Premium: $30, General: $25, Seniors, USJ Alumni, USJ Faculty/Staff and Let's Go Arts Members: $20, Autorino Members and Students (Non-USJ) with valid ID: $15. Tickets can be purchased at the Frances Driscoll Box Office: 860.231.5555 or online at tickets.usj.edu.

Library welcomes The Kerry Boys

CLINTON — The Kerry Boys, known as Connecticut’s favorite Irish Balladeers, are performing a concert at the Henry Carter Hull Library on Saturday, March 3 at 2 p.m.

With their signature vocal harmonies and high energy instrumentation, The Kerry Boys are just plain Celtic fun, featuring former Connecticut State Troubadour Pierce Campbell, and Clinton’s own Paul Neri.

Admission is free and all ages are welcome to attend the performance. The event is sponsored by Clinton Insurance Center.

For details, go to hchlibrary.org

Association to hold caregiver series

MADISON — The Connecticut chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is offering a free four-part Caregiver Education Series for family and friends of people with any type of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

This four-part series will take place at St. Margaret Parish Center, 39 Academy Street, Madison, CT. A light dinner will be served. The classes will run on four consecutive Thursdays, beginning March 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. Guest speakers will address the following topics:

⏩ March 1 — Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Types of Dementia

⏩ March 8 — Effective Communication Strategies and Strategies for Dementia-Related Behaviors

⏩ March 15 — Keeping the Caregiver Healthy, Community Resources, and Family Relationships

⏩ March 22 — Legal and Financial Issues

For questions or to register for one or more free sessions, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-203-230-1777, ext. 14 (Hamden Office) or mtomasetti@alz.org. Pre-registration is requested to help plan for materials and dinner.