Topics In Hartford CT

Times:1-3pm
Phone:860-868-0518

Address:
38 Curtis Road
Washington, CT

Description:
Every year when the days are warm but the nights are still cold, IAIS holds its annual Maple Sugaring Festival. Enjoy pancakes made by IAIS staff, local maple syrup, coffee and orange juice (served from 11am-1pm) and learn how local Native Americans traditionally made maple syrup. Throughout the day Jim Dina will demonstrate the technique of collecting sap and boiling it down into syrup as he discusses its importance to Native American culture. Children?s activities will run from 1-3pm.

Times:12 noon -4 pm
Phone:860-567-3163

Address:
229 E. Litchfield Rd.
Litchfield, CT

Description:
The workshop will feature rhythm, pulse, and improvisational exercises towards developing confidence and dexterity. Traditional rhythms from around the world will be explored in a joyful, safe and non-competitive atmosphere. Participants are asked to bring a drum if they have one. A limited number will be available. John Marshall is a percussionist who performs on concert stages, radio, television and in film. His performances include drumming traditions of the Middle East, North and South India, West Africa, Central Asia and the Caribbean. He performs with the classical/jazz/world ensemble, Ufonia. Sunday, 12 noon (lunch) to 4 pm. Fee: $35 (includes lunch). Each participant may bring a friend for $20 payable with registration.

Times:6:00PM
Phone:860-243-9721

Address:
1015 Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT

Description:
Our basic literacy program at the Wintonbury Branch Library is growing! If you know of an adult who might be interested in basic reading and writing classes, please refer them to our program. We are working in partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford, and we offer small group classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8pm at the Wintonbury Branch Library from August through June. Our students are those adults who are not quite ready to enter a GED or ABE program. New students can call 806-233-3853 for a registration appointment. We also are currently recruiting volunteer tutors for all levels in our program. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor, please call 860-233-3853 to save your spot in the tutor training sessions that have been scheduled for the end of January 2010. (We will also have tutor training coming up some time this spring.)

Times:8:30AM - 10:00AM

Address:
50 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT

Description:
Have you started your own business recently or wondered how to take your current one to the next level? This is the perfect time to hear from an expert who has seen and done it all in her 30+ years operating her own business. Jane teaches key business concepts and illustrates the universality of business experience while relating tales of her successful enterprise as an artist, author, coach and professional speaker. Each listener will profit from hearing the enthusiasm, drive, and persistence it takes to thrive in one's own small business.

Times:6:30pm
Phone:860-626-6852

Address:
855 University Drive
Torrington, CT

Description:
The UConn Torrington LCWP spring 2010 class, ?Word and Spirit,? examines Litchfield County authors? works on spirit, through personal exploration to how spirituality affects community and politics. In the second guest event of the semester, authors Tom Shachtman and Robley Whitson talk to Davyne Verstandig about the Amish and Shaker communities in modern day America. A book sale and book signing follow the discussion. Starts at 6:30pm. Free and open to the public. No reservations required