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Portland, CT

Beginners Guide To Portland History

Carl Guild -  Central Connecticut Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in East Hampton, CT
The Portland Historical Society program for January will be held at the Portland Library, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT, on Tuesday, January 22, at 7:30 p.m. The featured program will be a slide show overview of Portland history presented by Museum Director, Bob McDougall. Learn about Portland's early history. All programs are followed by refreshments. Historical Society meetings are open to the public free of charge and all are welcome to attend. There will also be 2008 calendars and cookbooks for sale in addition to other items from the Callander Cupboard.

Portland Public Suppers Resume

Carl Guild -  Central Connecticut Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in East Hampton, CT
The Portland United Methodist Church has announced its public suppers will begin a new series on Jan. 26. These buffet style meals are served on the fourth Saturday of each month from canary through July at the church, 381 Main Street, Portland, CT. The January supper, under the chairmanship of Linda Barber and Sharon Goff, will begin with a homemade tomato soup and tossed green salad. The entreé will be stuffed pork loin. Served along with the pork will be mashed potatoes, applesauce and corn, and a choice of assorted desserts. Bread, homemade rolls and beverages are included in the cost of $9.50 for adults and $4.50 for children. Service is continuous from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Takeouts are available and reservations are not required. For more information, call 342-5407 or 342-4753.

Portland Christmas Tree Pickup

Carl Guild -  Central Connecticut Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in East Hampton, CT
The town of Portland Public Works Department will continue it's annual Christmas tree pickup through Friday, January 18. Residents may place their Christmas trees at the curb or edge of the road (not in the road) for pickup. Residents may also bring trees to the Transfer Station located at Sand Hill Road, Portland, CT, at no cost.

Portland Girl Scout Camp Information Night

Carl Guild -  Central Connecticut Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in East Hampton, CT
Information about Portland Girl Scout summer camp will be discussed Jan. 30, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, 345 Main Street, Portland, CT. See what summer camp opportunities are available for your daughter, ages six and up. Camp directors, counselors and campers from some of the different Girl scout camps will be on hand. Girls in attendance will also have the opportunity to learn the Summer Fun Patch, after completing a few activities. Fore more information, contact Alicia at gsleader2237@juno.com or 860-342-0158.

Scrapbooking At Trinity Church In Portland

Carl Guild -  Central Connecticut Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in East Hampton, CT
A scrap-booking event will be held Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25 an 26. There will be set-up Friday night (6-11 p.m.). Leave your stuff and come back on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. to work some more. There will be scrap-booking in the lower level of Trinity Church, 345 Main Street, Portland, CT. Table room and snacks will be provided throughout the event. Come and go as you need; you may bring your own dinners or lunches, or there are local restaurants close by. Cost of the even is $25 ($15 for parishioners). Contact Alicia at gsleader2237@juno.com or 860-342-0158 for a registration form or fore more information.