Entries sought for benefit art show

Save a Horse event calls for artists

ESSEX — This is a call for entries for “Save a Horse — Buy Art”, a juried art show taking place at the Essex Art Association, 10 North Main St, Essex, from Oct. 26-28.

Proceeds benefit the CT Draft Horse Rescue. Call for entries is open from Sept. 15-30. Artists will be notified of acceptance by Oct. 10.

Artists, photographers, fiber artists, and artists from other mediums are all encouraged to submit entries for consideration. This year’s theme is Horses & Barns. Details regarding art show rules and how to enter are available at: www.facebook.com/ ctdraftrescue. For information, email CDHRartshow@outlook.com.

Hope and Support Groups to meet

DURHAM/MIDDLEFIELD — A new service for those who have a loved one struggling with substance abuse or addiction is being offered in the Durham/ Middlefield area.

Hope and Support Groups provide a safe and confidential space for parents, guardians and all others dealing with a loved one’s disease of substance abuse or addiction. The group is led by two trained facilitators, a licensed professional and a paraprofessional with lived experience.

Recognizing that this disease affects entire families, the group provides a forum to share openly while receiving peer support, information and the compassion that everyone deserves thus breaking the stigma and isolation created by the disease. The group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main Street, Middlefield. Parents, guardians, siblings, partners and all others living with a loved one’s substance abuse disorder or addiction are invited to attend.

This service is provided by TriCircle, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides resources for people and families affected by substance use disorders. Through education, research and community engagement they are dedicated to providing the tools that build strong futures.

Library cuts hours

DEEP RIVER — Due to budget shortfalls, the Deep River Public Library will cut service hours. The cuts will mean a later opening time on Wednesday and an earlier closing time every Saturday.

The new service hours with the reductions will be as follows: Monday 1 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..

The new hours will take effect on Sept 1.

For more information, go to http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on our monthly calendar, or call the library at 860-526-6039

Indian Lane Bridge now has weight limit

DURHAM — According to a press release, the Durham Local Traffic Authority (Board of Selectmen), at its meeting of August 13, 2018, voted to limit access to the Indian Lane Bridge (culvert) to a five ton load limit. There will be signs and barriers installed later this week.

This means anything more than an automobile will have to access homes on Indian Lane or Boulder View Court from Route 17. Letters have been mailed to residents of that neighborhood.

This action comes at the recommendation of the Town Engineer whose firm recently conducted an inspection of the culvert, officials said.

Town officials are in the process of authorizing funds and securing a preliminary design to replace the culvert. This process can be lengthy. In the meantime, monthly inspections will be performed to monitor the culvert until the road is closed either due to advancing deterioration of the culvert or for construction of a replacement.

Anyone with questions or concerns should call the First Selectman at 860 349-3625 or John Jenkins, Durham Public Works at 860 349-1816.

Library holding big fall book sale

HADDAM — Brainerd Memorial Library in Haddam is holding a BIG autumn book and bake sale on Sept. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. There will be a preview for booksellers the day before. For a $5 entrance fee, book dealers are welcome to shop the sale from 4-6 p.m. on Sept. 21. Credit cards will be accepted. The library is also planning children’s crafts, with a tent and food trucks in front during the main sale.

On Sept. 24 from 1-8 p.m., the library will hold special sales including half price, and bags of books.

The goal is 12,000 books. Your donations of gently used books and DVDs are tax deductible and greatly appreciated.

Donations are welcome yearround. Summer sales will continue through August. All “Beach Reads” and Children’s books are buy one, get one free. The permanent Book Nook is open during library hours for browsing.

The library is located at 920 Saybrook Road in Haddam. For further information, call 860-3452204.

Church calls for holiday fair vendors

MIDDLETOWN —The Church of the Holy Trinity will hold their Annual Holiday Fair on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. at 381 Main St. Middletown.

The church is now accepting applications from crafters. The fair will be held on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Parish Hall and the Church, with elevator access to the 2nd floor. This is a great location as the Holiday on Main Street activities are all going on. Many people are out and about on Main Street during the holidays.

Call the Holy Trinity office at 860-347-2591, Taylor Duckworth at 860-342-3800, or e-mail to office.holytrinityct@gmail.com for information about renting a space at $40 for a 6 foot table. Or visit www.holytrinityct.org, About CHT, Community Resources for an application.