The Colchester Fish & Game Club will hold its annual Clam Bake, Sat Aug 23 starting about noon at the club. There will be clam chowder, steamers, hamburgers and hot dogs all day. There will also be plenty of games including volleyball, horseshoes and activities for the kids. This picnic is open to the public-all are welcome. Dinner Will be served at about 5:30 pm and includes a choice of steak or lobster with boiled red potatoes, corn on the cob, salad and more. Tickets are $30 and available now at the clubhouse, Advanced purchase is recommended. For more information or directions, call 537-2593. 08/13/2008

On Sunday Aug 17 from 3:30-6:30 pm the Ahavath Achim Synagogue on Lebanon Ave in Colchester, will hold a Chicken BBQ. This complete chicken dinner includes half a kosher chicken, a baked potato, cole slaw, a roll and dessert for $10. The BBQ chicken is prepared with the same "secret" marinade that has been used for the past 40 years. The public is welcome to either eat in the synagogue hall, pick up their dinners at the drive through (in the rear of the building) or have their dinner delivered. Call 537-2809 to reserve dinners, or for in town delivery. Soda or bottled water is available for $1. Free coffee is available for those dining in the social hall. 08/13/2008

The Colchester Dental Group will particpate in the 17th Annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour, Saturday Aug 16. The tour will consist of four routes, ranging in length from 20 to 11 miles, through northeastern CT's "quiet Corner". Funds are being raised for Interfaith Ministry and Perception Programs, two local nonprofit social service groups in the Windham area. You can help the Dental Group meet its goal by sponsoring Babinski and his staff. Donations are appreciated. 08/04/2008

The Bacon Academy Football team will host 2 "inside" Car washes, Sat July 26 from 8am-2pm at Colchester Chevrolet, 120 South Main St, Colchester, CT. Due to the recent water shortage in town, these fundraisers will feature interior car cleaning including vacuuming and window washing. Another car was will be held Aug 19, also at Colchester Chevrolet. 07/29/2008

Indigo Lily Co. in Colchester, CT is hosting a summer long Traveling Artsts' Series. Every Sat & Sun people can meet the local artisans whose work is featured in the shop, ask questions and even participate during some events. There will e jewelers, potters, a book signing, photography, painters, garden art sculptors, greeting card makers and more. All demonstrations will take place outside in front of the store, weather permitting. To find out more about this event, visit www.indigolilycompany.com or call Carissa at 537-0234. 07/29/2008

Indigo Lily Co. in Colchester, CT is hosting a summer long Traveling Artits' Series. Every sat & Sun through the end of July, people can meet the local artisans whose work is featured in the shop, ask questions and even participate during some events. There will be jewelers, potters, a book signing, photography, painters, garden art sculptors, greeting card makers and more. All demonstrations will take place outside in front of the store, weather permitting. To find out more about this event, visit www.indigolilycompany.com or call Carissa at 537-0234. 07/16/2008

Colchester Boy Scout Troop 72 will hold a car wash at Colchester Chevrolet on Sat, July 19 from 8:30am-2pm. Proceeds will go towards camping experiences such as helping boys reach their goal of attending the Boy Scout National Jamboree in 2010. 07/15/2008

he Colchester Board of Education is seeking a member of the community to serve on the Board of Education to fill a Democratic position due to the recent resignation John Mazzarella. The term for this position expires in November 2011. The Board of Education will schedule interviews for this position in early-mid August. Letters of interest that include qualifications for the position should be submitted by July 31 to William Hetrick, Chairman, Colchester Board of Education, 127 Norwich Ave, Suite 202,Colchester, CT 06415. 07/07/2008

The 26th Annual Tri-County Baseball School will be held 9am-noon, from Monday July 7 through Friday July 11 at the Colchester recreational Complex off Old Hebron Rd. Directed by Bacon Academy baseball coach Dave Shea and former pro player John Shea, who specializes in pitches instruction. Staff and lecturers also includes Roger Bidwell (UConn Avery Point), Jim Penders (East Catholic High School), Bill Holowaty (Eastern CT State University) and Mike Turgeon (former pro-player). Cost is $115, non refundable deposit of $50 is required with each application. Those ages 6-14 can apply. For more information, call Dave Shea at 537-5782. 07/07/2008

Colchester Parks and Recreation will again hold Friday Night Movies on the Town Green this summer. Free family movies will be show Fridays, July 11, Aug 1, Aug 8 and Aug 15, beginning at dark, approximately 9pm. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Remember, no alcohol is allowed on the Town Green. People can visit www.colcheterct.gov/parksand vote on the four movies they want to see. The votes will be tallied on June 20 and announced on the website. 06/23/2008

Fish and chips dinners are held the fist Friday of every month, from 4-7pm at Saint Mary's Church Hall. The menu features homemade Rhode Island Clam Chowder, baked or fried fish filets, french fries, homemade coleslaw, desserts, coffee, tea, soda and water. Donations are $12 per person, $6 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 6. 06/23/2008

The Abundant Life of the Assemblies of God, 85 Skinner Rd, Colchester, CT, is having a Ice Cream Social, Sat June 21, from 4-6pm, to raise money for the church trip to Mozambique in August. Special music will be perfomed by the church's Youth Band. For more information, call Pastor Ellis at 537-3082. 06/16/2008

RSVP-the Retired Senior Volunteer Project, meets Wednesdays at 10:15am at the Colchester Senior Center, 95 Norwich Ave, Colchester, CT.  Members of RSVP work on volunteer projects for local hospitals and nursing homes. 06/16/2008

Colchester Parks and Recreation invites families to grab a tent, sleeping bag, a flashlight and to come join them for a family Cook Out at the Ruby Cohen Woodland on Saturday June 21 at 6pm. he event will include a cookout, marshmallow roast, night hike and other family activities. Cost is $8 per person. Colchester Parks and Recreation is also encouraging people to come August 16 for its second Family Camp Out. Register up until a week before each of the events with Colchester Parks and Recreation by calling 537-7297 or visiting http://www.colchesterct.gov/parks. 06/11/2008

Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave, Colchester, will sponsor a free program entitled "Why Homeopathy?" with Dr. Jose Mullen of Colchester on Monday, June 2 at 7pm in the library. Homeopathy, which has been used for over 200years, is a holistic system of treatment. Mullen graduated from medical school at the University of Buenos Aires and practiced general medicine until 1982 when he began practicing classical homeopathy. He is a member of the Homeopathic Medical Association Connecticut. No registration is required. For more information, call the library at 537-5752 during regular service hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, and Friday and Saturday 10-4pm. 06/04/2008

The Congregational Church of Salem will hold it's annual Tag, Rummage and Bake sale on Saturday, June 7 from 8:30am to 2pm on the Salem Town Green, Route 85, Salem. The sale will take place rain or shine and features our usual bargain clothing sale in the upstairs of the Christian Education building, and numerous large and small tag items in the lower level. Furniture and large items will be presented outside on the lawn. A bake sale will also be held outside on the church grounds. 05/27/2008

The Friends of Cragin Memorial Library are offering postcards of historic sites ion Colchester for sale in the library, 8 Linwood Ave, Colchester, CT. Thanks to a gift from the collection of Joann Ridell, eight scenes from around Colchester, including the Town Green, Mintz's Farm, the original Bacon Academy and the Westchester Station, have been remade into color and sepia style postcards, available for $1 each. Proceeds from this fund raiser go directly towards library materials and programs. Library service hours are Monday through Thursday, 10am-9pm: and Friday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. 05/21/2008

St. Andrew Church in Colchester will present its 10th Annual "Stars On Stage" Talent Show Saturday May 31 at 7pm in the St. Andrew Parish Hall, 128 Norwich Ave, Colchester, CT. Doors open at 6:30pm. This annual talent show features singers, instrumentalists, comedy, dance and a host of unusual acts. Tickets are $8 in advance ($10 at the door) and half of teh proceeds will go to help alleviate hunger in Haiti, through the work of the Haitian Health Foundation. For tickets, call Jeanne Mangos at 537-6960 or 884-2861. 05/21/2008

A Beginner's Orchestra is looking for musicians who can read and play from sheet music at a beginning level-all instruments are needed. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm at a private residence in Colchester and will run through June 3. Cost is $12 to cover cost for rental of music. For more information, call Dave in the evenings at 537-3061. 05/13/2008

First Selectman Linda Hodge has announced that one more "coffee and chat" session will be held Monday May 19 from 12:30-1:30pm at Illiano's Restaraunt, 119 South Main St, Colchester, CT.  Any businesses interested in hosting a "Coffee with Linda" can contact the First Selectman's office at 537-7220 or email townhall@colchesterct.gov. 05/13/2008