The 1st New England Deaf Festival 2013 was this past weekend.  This event was literally held at the bottom of the street of the subdivision I live in, at the Hackney's Hope Farm on 174 Willcox Road, Middletown, CT., so I made it a point to attend.   Last year the Hackney Farm hosted a Pow Wow, for the first time in the area, so making their farm available for events is not new to them. The 1st New England Deaf Festival 2013 had a little bit of everything for young and old. There was: Crafts Small Car Show Animals Horse Rides Food Most everyone who was there was Hearing Impaired, so there was a lot of signing.  It took a little bit to get use to communicating with the workers at the: Enterance gate Parking Craft booths Animal Petting Area Horse Rides Antique Cars All areas at the 1st ... 09/23/2013

  Register Now For Middletown, CT.  Park & Rec. Fall Programs. The Middletown Park & Recreation Department is holding online registration for all Fall Programs.  Registration can also be done over the phone or in person at the Middletown, CT. Park & Recreation Department for those who are not comfortable doing it online. When my two sons where growing up they participated in several Middletown, CT. Park & Recreation Programs, and they where all well supervised and run.  I would highly recommend parents to get their children involved in one or more of the Fall Programs the Middletown, CT Park and Recreation Department has to offer. To see what programs the Middletown, CT Park & Recreation Department has to offer this Fall for both Children & Audits, and to register for these programs, c... 09/18/2013

  Oddfellows Playhouse Auditions For "Oliver".  Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown, CT will be holding auditions this week for their up coming play "Oliver".  Oliver Twist was one of my favorite books that I read in elementary school, and I am looking forward to purchasing tickets to see the Oddfellows presentation of "Oliver" in December. However, for those who are age 14 and up, and who aspire to perform on the stage, this is an excellent opportunity to audition for this Musical rendition of Charles Dicken's classic novel "Oliver Twist".  The Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown, CT does an excellent job with each and everyone of their performances, and their Musical rendition of "Oliver" is sure to be excellent as well. If you would like to audition contact the Oddfellows Playhouse at... 09/16/2013

September 11, 2001 Will Always Be In Our Hearts, and each of us have our own special reason why that day will always be a day we will never forget.  Today is a day of not only remembering the vicious attack on our country twelve years ago, but also a day to reflect the memories, and thoughts which went through our mines as the events of September 11, 2001 unfolded. I have shared what I remember most about 9/11 before, and have made a commitment to share that memory each and every year on September 11.  Below is a special memory of that day, it is an event which hit close to home and will forever live on in my heart and mind. Many innocent people lost their lives on that day, including one that I personally knew.  His son and my youngest son grew up playing baseball together, so I use t... 09/10/2013

  EMPOWER in Middletown, CT is well known for it's Zip Line Courses, which I wrote a blog about last year.  But the EMPOWER Sports Leadership Development Program is an equally excellent program offered by the EMPOWER staff. EMPOWER Sports Leadership Development Program is designed to improve the way kids of all ages look at sports, as well as the way they practice and perform.  At the EMPOWER Sports facility, young athlete will not only develop their skills, but will also be able to identify areas they require more improvement in the sport and leadership abilities. EMPOWER not only provides the means by which young athletes can measure their improvement, but also creates an environment for them to improve their confidence, and ability to focus and perform better in pressure situations.... 09/10/2013

  The next Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Business After Work is going to be at the Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Middletown, CT, on the 10th of this month.  This will be the third year the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce  Business After Work Is At The Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation In Middletown, CT.  However, it will be my first chance to check out the Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation since I have not been able to make it to this Business After Work event the last two years. As many of you know I look forward to the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Business After Work events, because the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce not only does a great job with these events, but it is also an excellent way to Network.  I wo... 09/04/2013

Middletown, CT Board of Ed & Committees Calendar Of Meetings 2013-2014.  When my two sons were in school I made it a point of attending every Middletown Connecticut Board of Education & Committee Meeting.  I found that it was the best way to stay informed of what was going on in the district, and to have a voice before decisions were made.  I would encourage parents who still have children in school to attend all of these meetings, or better yet start attending them before you have children in school.  Not many parents attend these meeting, so those who do have a good opportunity to influance the decisions made by Board of Edcation Member.  Below are links to the monthly  Middletown Connecticut Board of Ed &  Committees Calendar Of Meetings 2013-2014. Board of Education Regular Meeting ... 09/03/2013

Middletown, CT Makes List Of States Best.  Several Middletown businesses have been chosen by Connecticut Magazine for their Best of Connecticut List.  This is the sixteenth Best of Connecticut List published by Connecticut Magazine, and Middletown, CT was chosen in several categories. To start off with, Oddfellows Playhouse, which I have blogged about a number of times, made the Best of Connecticut List for the first time as one of the top children's theaters.  Along with Oddfellows Playhouse other businesses selected by Connecticut Magazine for the Best of Connecticut List were: Eli Cannon's Tap Room Tesoro Artisan Gallery Mondo Pizza OpRourke's Diner Vinnie's Jump and Jive Irreplaceable Artifacts A Little Imagination Cakes Nora Cupcake Company Those of us who live in Middletown, CT kn... 08/30/2013

Middletown Connecticut School District - School Calendars 2013-2014.  Middletown, Connecticut has (8) Elementary Schools, (1) All Sixth Grade School (1) Middle School, (1) High School, and (1) Adult Ed School.  It is important for parents to be involved in the kids education, which means parents need to be involved in their childs school.  Since all of the schools have some differences within their schedule, I am providing below the link for each of the schools website in which parents can find the school schedule, as well as all their other activities. Elementary Schools Bielefield School Farm Hill School The Lawrence School                       Macdonough School                        Moody School Snow School Spencer School Wesley School   All Sixth Grade School Keigwin School  Middl... 08/27/2013

 When my two sons were growing up the one thing my wife and I would search the newspaper for each in everyday for the month of August was the Middletown Connecticut School Bus Schedule.  Back then the Middletown Connecticut School Bus Schedule was not available on the Internet.  The only way we could get it was to wait for it to be published in our local newspaper, and we only got one shot at it.  If we missed it on the day it was published, we had to then run around to the neighbors to see if they cut it out of the newspaper and kept it. It was important to get the Middletown Connecticut School Bus Schedule, because sometimes the pick-up and drop-off locations would change, as well as the times.  These days with all the School Districts having websites, it has become much easier to get... 08/26/2013

  The Russell Library In Middletown, CT Book Sale, August 25, 2013 is the second book sale the Russell Library is holding this month, and this is a special book sale which will be held off site at the Wadsworth Mansion.  The Russell Library book sales are always very well attended, but this one will attract even more area residents than the normal monthly book sales.  The Wadsworth Mansion has extra space for this special book sale, so there will be more of everything to choose from than normal. At the begining of September students will go back to school in Middletown, CT., so if you did not get an opportunity to go to the normal month book sale this month, then this Sunday is a second chance to pick up material for the kids as well as the rest of family.  It is not often the Russell ... 08/21/2013

The 27th Middletown Connecticut Mud Volleyball Tournament was held this past Saturday at Zorn's Pond in Middletown, Connecticut, to raises money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut.  The tournament has grown each year, and the last three years they have had to place several teams on a waiting list, because the Middletown Connecticut Mud Volleyball Tournament was not able accommodate all of the teams that applied.  The picture to the right is of last years tournament winners Deez Nuts.  I get a kick out of reading some of the names of the teams, my favorete this year was I Hope That's Mud. Last year there were 215 teams who participated in the 26th Middletown Connecticut Mud Volleyball Tournament,  and raised over $60,000 which will be used to help people with epilepsy and their ... 08/19/2013

  Tonight August 19, the Buttonwood Tree will be hosting Anything Goes Open Mic At Buttonwood Tree, Middletown, Connecticut.  This is a great opportunity for all the hopeful artist.  Anything Goes Open Mic At Buttonwood Tree, Middletown, Connecticut, is open to all types of performances. If you are a Poet, Singer, Dancer, or just to read from one of you favorite books or plays, the Anything Goes Open Mic At Buttonwood Tree, Middletown, Connecticut, is available to you.  So do not miss out on this opportunity to strut your stuff every Monday night at the Buttonwood Tree, in Middletown, CT. Showcase your talents, nurture them with this supportive group. Recite a poem, sing a song, dance, read some spoken word, the microphone is yours for the asking. Community spirit prevails. Buttonwood ... 08/18/2013

With most schools around the Country starting back up again by the end of the month, MReport, reported last week on a Survey conducted by Realtor.com titled "Survey Shows Impact of School Boundaries on Buyer Picks" which showed results I do not think Realtors will find  surprising.  The survey identified: The School Location Is A Major Considerations In Purchasing A Home.  The survey also identified most of these Buyers would be happy living within the boundaries of the school, and proximity was not a major consideration. Buyers who place a high importance on the school their children will attend would be willing to "pay above budget" prices. Out of the three considerations only the second one surprised me. I would have thought proximity to the school would have been more important than... 08/15/2013

  If you live in Middletown, Connecticut, here is your chance to part with those treasures that you no longer want, but do not want to throw away.  Middletown, CT will be holding their second annual Middletown, CT Townwide Tag Sale 2013 on Saturday, September 21th, from 8:30 to 3:30. This may seem like a long way away, but it is just a little over a month away, and that is not much time to coordinate a large event like this which will most likely attract many Middletown, CT residence.  This is only the second time that Middletown has held such an event.  The first one was last year and it got excellent participation. I need to go through my unwanted treasures, and see if I want to participate or donate them to someone who is. If you plan on participating make sure you call (860) 346-79... 08/14/2013

  FM Radio Station WIHS 104.9, is sponsoring the collection of Free Wheelchairs Through Wheels For The World.  WIHS 104.9 is a local FM Christian Music Radio Station in Middletown, CT  and this weekend was the 13th year in which WIHS 104.9 has participated in the collection of wheelchairs, walkers, canes & crutches. For over 20 years, Wheels for the World has provided over 20,000 wheelchairs to disabled people in 23 countries!  In many countries the cost of a wheelchair is the equivalent of one full years salary, making it impossible for many of them to be able to afford a wheelchair. The wheelchairs, walkers, canes & crutches collected by WIHS 104.9 will be refurbished before being sent overseas, and distributed to many needy children and adult disabled recipients.  Below is a chart o... 08/12/2013

  309 Arbutus Street Middletown, Connecticut 06457 Spacious 4 bedroom Colonial on a beautiful lot! Home | Photos | Photo Tour | Brochure | More Info  | Contact   Call Now on:(860) 416-1255 Request More Info Request Showing Send To A Friend Loan Calculator Map View Aerial View Local Schools Print Brochure Census Data Dream Home Help Home Valuation Contact Property Highlights Ceiling fans in most of the rooms Deck overlooking the pool area Finished basement Formal dining room Master suite with full bath Spacious floor plan Central air conditioning Eat-in kitchen with sliders to the back deck Formal living room w fireplace Plenty of closets and storage areas Oversized garage Property Description This Colonial home has so much to offer with four large bedrooms, a finished basement, eat-in ... 08/07/2013

  The Russell Library In Middletown, CT Book Sale, August 9-10, 2013 is always very well attended.  At the end of this month students start to go back to school in Middletown, CT., so this is a great opportunity to pick up reading material for the kids as well as the rest of family. There will be both fiction and non-fiction books for sale, as well as cookbooks, travel, religious, history, home, hobby, biography, and children picture books.  The Russell Library also always has DVD's and records for sale at everyone of the monthly book sales. All of the money from the book sale will go towards the Russell Library's programs and materials. Russell Library In Middletown, CT Book Sale will be held in the library's Children's Activity Room located at:   123 Broad StreetMiddletown, CTFriday ... 08/06/2013

  Oddfellows Playhouse, In Middletown, CT - The Big City Circus.  The Oddfellows Playhouse, In Middletown, CT is Connecticut's largest youth performing theater.  At TheOddfellows Playhouse, In Middletown, CT you can enjoy quality performance by children from the ages of 3-20.  The Oddfellows Playhouse, In Middletown, CT has a very clear and specific mission statement: An artistic dimension to provide high-quality theater by and for young people An educational dimension to promote the growth of young people--in skills, knowledge, and self-confidence--through the performing arts A social action dimension to offer opportunities especially to underserved and at-risk youngsters to promote the development of a genuinely multiracial, multicultural society. The Oddfellows Playhouse, In Middlet... 07/30/2013

  This is the second year now for the North End Farmers Market In Middletown, CT.  There are many Farmers Markets throughout Connecticut, but non more unique than the North End Farmers Market at the corner of Main & Liberty Streets in Downtown Middletown.  The North End Farmers Market In Middletown, CT 2013 is only open on Friday's between the hours of 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M, so you only have a few hours each week to take advantage of it.  The North End Farmers Market In Middletown, CT is unique for several reasons, starting with being located in one of the busiest sections of Main Street, to what it has to offer.  Normally Farmers Markets are located in a grassy areas, but the North End Farmers Market In Middletown, CT is right on the sidewalk on Main Street.  Most Farmers Markets are... 07/17/2013