Portland, CT

Tucked between Middletown and Glastonbury 2 bedroom, extended deck, oil heat, central air, 1392 sq feet, attached garage, front porch, 2 floors, dining area, lots of closet space, 2.5 bathrooms

I was going through Portland, CT yesterday afternoon on the way to showing a home, when I went through the center of town to see a banner going across the street. Guess what time it is? It is the annual "Portland Brownstone (for the brownstone buildings in town) Festival". I believe it to be the 4^th annual. This is when the town celebrates all the people who reside in it and the town itself. It is being held on the green at Trinity Church, the Riverfront Park and other buildings in town, this Saturday, September 13^th, today!. There will be a pancake breakfast at the senior center, hayrides, Arts n' Crafts, music, art show and much more. The best part is that it is FREE.. and for the whole family.

It is always fun to learn about another town, so if you are in the area, stop by and enjoy.

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

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Portland High School (PHS) Girls Soccer will have an Alumni Night, Sat Aug 16 at 7pm at the PHS varsity field, 95 High St, Portland, CT. The game will be a night exhibition game (played under the lights) between the 2008 varsity team and PHS alumni. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children/students. You can take $1 off admission if you wear a Portland soccer jersey or if you are a PHS alumnus.

A new 10 week session of Tai Chi will begin at the Portland Senior center, 7 Waverly Ave, Portland, CT, on Aug 15. Ta Chi is a program of slow moving exercise that helps to promote good balance and stress management and relieve stiffness in joints. It promotes good health and is recommended by the American Arthritis Foundation. The class is taught by Master Joy and is open to both beginner and continuing students over the age of 50. Preregistration is required an the cost of the 10 week session is $38. Cl;asses begin at 1:30pm. For more information or to register, call the senior center at 342-6760.

Dr. John Mormile, Chiropractic and Acupuncture, 234 Main St, Portland, CT, will have a Kids Appreciation Day, Wed Aug 13 from 9am-1pm and 3-6pm. The event is in celebration of the practice's seven years at it's Portland Location. Children can come for a spinal examination at no cost. There will also be free ice cream. For more information, call 342-7277.