Colebrook lake recreation areas open

COLEBROOK — In accordance with Connecticut state orders and advisories, the Colebrook River Lake recreation areas are open and accessible to the public should individuals and their families wish to get outside for healthy, outdoor recreational activity. according to a statement.

The main entrance will be open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The North End & Boat Launch will be open day during light hours only, 7 days per week. For this measure to continue, and for the health and safety of all, visitors must adhere to the following guidelines:

Stay home if feeling sick. Avoid activities where individuals will come in close contact with one another and/or gathering in groups of 25 or more.

Maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet, and wear a cloth face covering.

Should crowds of 100 or more begin to form at various locations, visitors are asked to leave that area, choose a different location or return at a later date/time.

Practice healthy personal hygiene.

Leave no trace. Take all trash, including pet waste, with you when you leave the property.

Avoid touching surfaces frequently touched by others including, but not limited to, benches, picnic tables, railings and signs. These surfaces are not being cleaned. Sanitize your hands if you do.

For further details and up-tothe-minute news before visiting the dam, visit either the department’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ColebrookRiverLake, go to https:// bit.ly/3hSOHqu or call the Colebrook Dam Project Office at 860-379-8234.

Laurel Music Camp begins June 27 online

NEW HARTFORD — Laurel Music Camp, the oldest music camp in the country was originally scheduled to run from June 27-July 3, at Camp Workcoeman in New Hartford. Although the inperson experience will have to be put on hold, the Laurel tradition is now online.!

Camp Director Phil Giampietro said, “Laurel Music Camp has been here for young musicians every year since 1945, and this year will be no exception.”

During the usual season, Laurel Music Camp offers performance opportunities for high school-aged musicians in concert band, chorus, jazz band, and orchestra.

The Virtual Laurel Music Camp will offer master classes for all ages given by our nationally recognized ensemble conductors, and workshops, led by Laurel Music Camp Senior Staff. Participants can also join regular evening traditions like Solo night, Stunt night, and a massive Ukulele ensemble.

Bringing the experience online also allows the staff to add new activities to the week, such as a Music Careers Round table, where young musicians can learn how their talents can be applied in their professional lives to more than just performing and teaching, according to a statement.

Virtual Laurel Music Camp runs June 27-July 3. There is no fee to atted, but all campers must register in advance. Go to www.laurelmusiccamp.com to register.

Laurel Music camp is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving over 150 high school age musicians each year. Founded in 1945, Laurel is the oldest music camp in the state, currently offering performance opportunities for choir, jazz band, concert band, and orchestra. Visit www.laurelmusiccamp.com, or email publicrelations@laurelmusiccamp.com for more information.

Nuvance Health offers first aid, CPR class

Nuvance Health is offering the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification class free of charge to high school students who were unable to complete the course in school due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The course is offered to students living Litchfield as well as in Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster counties. The promotion is available from June to September for Heartsaver classes at various locations.

Successful class completion provides two-year certification of the American Heart Association First Aid CPR AED training, covering techniques for all age groups. Certification allows for employment opportunities in babysitting, day care work, day camps and more.

Registration is required; go to medicaleducation-nuvancehealth.enrollware.com/schedule. Participants are asked to use promotional code CPRSTUDENT2020 at checkout to avoid the fee. Proof of high school student status including student ID, transcripts, graduation letter and/ or report cards is required.

For more information, call Community Education Supervisor Wendy Hennessey at 845-475-9742 (TTY 1-800-421-1220) or email wendy.hennessy@nuvancehealth.org.

Home buyer seminar is June 30

American Eagle Financial Credit Union will hold a First-Time Home Buyer Online Seminar at 6 p.m. June 30. The seminar is in culmination of National Homeownership Month, according to a statement, and is free and open to the public.

Registered attendees will listen and learn from industry experts who will share their knowledge and experience about purchasing a home and understanding credit as well as the importance of working with a loan originator, realtor, and attorney to guide you through the home-buying process, the statement reads.

Advance registration is required at americaneagle.org/FTHB. A meeting link, meeting number, and password will be provided by email upon registration. For any questions, please contact Larry King at larry.k@aefcu.com.

CHS class reunion planned

The 50th Year Reunion for Central High School, Bridgeport, CT, has been set for Sept. 26, 2020, at the Stone Barn at Whitney Farms, Monroe. Alumni may obtain further information by sending an email to centralbpt1970@gmail.com or by joining the Facebook group Bridgeport Central High School Class of 1970.