Goshen firefighters receive FEMA grant

GOSHEN — The Goshen Fire Company will receive $13,326 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, which will be used to purchase new structural firefighting helmets for Goshen’s firefighters, according to a news release.

The primary goal of the grant is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations.

Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards, members said in the release.

Grant applications are submitted from each agency directly to FEMA, where the applications are reviewed and scored by fire service personnel from throughout the nation.

Additional information about FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters grant program(s) may be found at https://www.fema.gov/firegrants.

Colebrook Historical Society to host land conservancy

COLEBROOK — The Colebrook Historical Society will host a social gathering at 7 p.m. Friday at the home of the Colebrook Historical Society at the Seymour Inn, located at the intersection of Routes 183 and 182A in the town center.

Special guests will be trustees from the Colebrook Land Conservancy, who will present “The Green Around Us – Working to Keep The ‘Country’ in Colebrook.

Organized in 1986, the conservancy is a nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers. Their goal is to preserve Colebrook’s natural resources, including its land and water, plant and animal life, and unique scenic, natural, and historic sites. They’re involved in the protection of over 1,200 acres in town, members said.

The CLC has created two public trails: the Hale and the Rockwell. They manage the hayfields and pasture land at Hale Farm, and maintain the wildlife habitat at Colebrook Road Preserve. They offer guided nature walks, and annually donate nature books and videos to the Colebrook School. Over the years they’ve received three DEEP Green Circle Awards.

The program is free and the public is welcome. For further information contact Carol Lord at carol.9508@yahoo.com or 860-738-8244.

Katzin to discuss clockmaking history

EAST LITCHFIELD: Jim Katzin will give a presentation on the rich history of clock making in Litchfield at 7 p.m. Sept. 29, at the East Litchfield Chapel, 62 East Litchfield Road South, Litchfield. He will have several examples of locally made clocks and movements from the early to mid 19th century.

Katzin, an East Litchfield native, has been repairing and collecting American clocks for over 25 years. A life member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, he was president of the CT chapter of the organization for 12 years.

Admission is $10 to support the preservation and maintenance of the East Litchfield Chapel.

Grief program set to begin Sept. 19

GOSHEN —The Goshen Bereavement Program of Goshen Community Care and Hospice will host a six-week bereavement program for individuals living in the Northwest corner.

The program, “A Journey from Grief to Healing and Hope,” will be conducted by facilitator Karen Jax Giarnese, R.N., starting Wednesday, Sept. 19 and continuing thruogh Oct. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas of Villanova Church, Rt 63 North, Goshen.

The program is free. Preregistration is encouraged so materials for the program can be supplied. To register, call 860491-4673. The organization would like to acknowledge support from the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation and the Jeff and Diane Johnson Community Enhancement Fund.

Clocktown Arts, Crafts and Vendors Fair is Sept. 9

THOMASTON —The Thomaston Woman’s Club will be holding its 38th annual Clocktown Arts, Crafts and Vendors Fair on Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in Seth Thomas Park, Thomaston.

Crafters will include past favorites This and That Crafts, Avocado Knits, AKA Collectibles, Laurel Accessories, Touch of Costa Rica, Gloria’s Sweet Dreams and many others. Vendors will include 31 Gifts, Lularoe, Mary Kay, Touchstone Crystal, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Perfectly Posh and Tastefully Simple. The art of Thomaston’s Nancy Lundberg Vigeant will be on display for purchase. The booth “Art of Henna” will offer henna body art.

This year, a children’s section will be featured offering free activities such as face painting by Miss Kitty, design a rock or shell and making pet rocks. There will be a race car on premises allowing children to get behind the wheel for a photo opportunity. The Woman’s Club’s Country Kitchen will have a selection of muffins, breads and other baked goods for purchase. A White Elephant Table will offer many treasures for modest prices. Kenny’s Food Truck will serve breakfast sandwiches, fried dough, hamburgers, hot dogs and other foods.

The Thomaston Woman’s Club was organized in 1956 for the purpose of promoting good will and fellowship in civic, social and educational fields. Members meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in the Crescent Gallery in Thomaston Town Hall, 158 Main Street. All meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcomed. The TWC uses the proceeds of this fundraiser to provide college scholarships to high school students and grants to women returning to school. The TWC also provides educational programs for town youth and seniors and participates in other community events.