I wrote the first blog in this series back on September 29 Fall Has Arrived In Middletown Connecticut.  I then followed up with the second blog Progression Of Fall Colors In Middletown Connecticut on October 14.  This is now the third blog to show the Progression Of Fall Colors In Middletown Connecticut throughout the Fall, and the trees are about at there peak.  The leaves will continue to turn, but they will fall much quicker as the fall wind and rain starts to arrive.  In fact this picture was taken just before we had some rain which took down many of the leaves in this location.  The next picture will most like have much fewer leaves on these trees. As I stated in the previous two blogs the trees in the pictures below are just about a minute's walk from my house.  I hope you enjoy s... 10/25/2012

Who says that Halloween is just for kids?  The Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown Connectitcut thinks that adults should have some fun to, so they are throwing an adult Halloween Party. Wadsworth Haunted Mansion Costume Bash, will be held on October 26.  There will be lots of food, cocktails, door prizes, dancing to the music of a DJ, portraits, and fortune telling. The money raised will be contributed to the Conservation Fund of the Friends of Long Hill Estate which supports the work of the Wadsworth Mansion. There is not a rain date for this event and it will be held in snow or shine.  Below is a flyer with more details of the Wadsworth Haunted Mansion Costume Bash.      *************************************************************************************  Info about the author: George S... 10/24/2012

  This is the 10th Annual MxCC Foundation $cholarship 5K & Kids Fun Run. This 5K (3.1 miles) run is not is for everyone of all ages, ant it will take place on the on the beautiful scenic grounds of the Middlesex Community College and Reservoirs near CVH, in Middletown, Connecticut on  Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012,  at 10 a.m. Race t-shirts will be provided to all registrants, as well as entertainment for the runners and their friends & family members.  An awards ceremony with refreshments follows directly after the race. Middlesex Community College100 Training Hill RoadMiddletown, CT06457  Driving Directions Download the 2012 registration form now » Online Registration   *************************************************************************************  Info about the author: George Sout... 10/23/2012

  If you have not decided on what State Candidates you are going to vote for, then today is your opportunity to Talk To The Candidates In Middletown, Connecticut.  The election is just two weeks away, and local candidates tend to not get much media coverage in a Presidential Election, so this is a great opportunity to find out more about the candidates who are running for State Offices in Middletown, CT. This is the only Candidate Forum that I have seen advertized in Middletown, so this may be the only opportunity to ask your questions and hear what the candidtates have to say.  So make it a point to be at:  Westfield Residents Association Candidates Forum First Congregational Church Miner Street Middletown, Connecticut October 22 At 7:30 p.m. ******************************************... 10/21/2012

I wrote a blog back on September 29 Fall Has Arrived In Middletown Connecticut.  The blog was about the trees have started to turn colors.  In that blog I posted a picture of trees that are just about a minute walk from my house.  I also stated in the blog that I would be talking pictures of this same spot at different points throughout the Fall to see the progression of the color of these trees.  Below is the picture that posted in that blog of the Progression Of Fall Colors In Middletown Connecticut.   Today is almost two weeks from the time of the first picture above, so I thought that it was time to post a second picture to show the Progression Of Fall Colors In Middletown Connecticut.     As you can see there has been change, but not as much change as I had expected.  I will post a... 10/13/2012

Yesterday I went to what most likely will be the last Car Show for the year.  This Car Show was at the Middletown High School in Middletown, CT. and it was suppose to be a large one, but with the threat of rain many of the cars did not show up. I did manage to get a few pictures of some of my favorite cars at the Car Show At Middletown High School, Middletown, CT.   There was even a very special car there, a 1981 Corvette with all the same original parts, and looking exactly as it did the day it was bought for $19,690.44.  This car looked like it just came off of the showroom.   I wanted to take a picture of a 1966 Dodge Charger for my friend William J Archambault Jr, but there were no Dodge Chargers of any year at the Car Show At Middletown High School, Middletown, CT.,  so may be this... 10/08/2012

  October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Project Go Pink is a local event coordinated by the Middlesex Hospital and local business to raise awareness about Breast Cancer throughout the community. Project Go Pink is an annual event in which local Breast cancer survivors are self-nominated or nominated by a family member or friend for a free make-over.  Ten women are chosen to participate at the “Project Pink Fashion Show” for their courageous battle with breast cancer.  All money raise from the “Project Pink Fashion Show” is donated to the Middlesex Hospital Comprehensive Breast Center. All funds raised go to helping patients pay for services that are not normally covered by health insurance plans such as: Massage therapy Reflexology Acupuncture Reiki October Is Breast Cancer Awa... 10/04/2012

  This is a reminder that Fire Prevention Week  Is This Weekend At The South Fire District Fire House In Middletown, CT.  The theme this year is "Have 2 Ways Out!"  But don't let the theme throw you off, there will be several other safety activities that are not associated with fire safety, as well as some activities just for fun.   The Fire House will be having an Open House on the 6th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with safety tips and fun activities for the whole family.  A fire is something that the whole family needs to know what to do when it happens, and the tips that will be given may just be the differences in preventing a tragedy.  Plus kids young and old love fire trucks, and this is the perfect time to get up close to one. Beside the fire safety tips for Fire Prevention Week This ... 10/04/2012

I love Classic Cars, and have enjoyed going to a couple of Car Shows this summer.  But as the cold and snow start to arrive the Car Shows will come to an end. The Middletown High School Car Show is one of the last opportunities that I will have to catch one final Car Show for the Year.  The High School has a huge parking lot that is perfect for a Car Show, and should draw lots of great old classics (and no I don't mean me even though I will be there). I went to the Downtown Middletown Car Show this summer, and it was one of the best ones that I have been to.  I expect the Middletown High School Car Show to be every bit as good. The Middletown High School Car Show will take place next Sunday, October 7th.  Don't miss what may be your last chance to see some assume cars the last time this... 10/02/2012

Fall Has Arrived In Middletown Connecticut, and by the way the trees are starting to turn colors, it is shaping up to be a beautiful one.  The picture above is just about a minute walk from my house, and I will be posting pictures of this same spot at different points throughout the Fall to see the progression of the color of these trees. Fall is a beautiful time of the year in New England, but last year was disappointing, because the trees never real turned the beautiful colors that we have become spoiled with.  So far it looks like we will be back to the colors that we have become so accustom to seeing.  My favorites are the trees with yellow, orange, and rust color leafs when they blend together. Fall is a beautiful time of the year in New England, so if you are planning to enjoy th... 09/29/2012

  The week of October 6th is 2012 Fire Prevention Week At The South Fire District Fire House on Randolph Road in Middletown, CT.  The theme this year is "Have 2 Ways Out!" The Fire House will be having an Open House on the 6th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and it is a great time to take the whole family for a tour of the Fire House and get Fire Prevention and Safety Tips.  A fire is something that the whole family needs to know what to do in, and the tips that will be given may just be the differences in preventing a tragedy.  Plus kids young and old love fire trucks, and this is the perfect time to get up close to one. Fire Prevention Week is a national event, so check for the location of the Fire House in your community that will be having an Open House this year.  But if you are in the Mi... 09/10/2012

REMINDER    REMINDER     REMINDER The Middletown Townwide Tag Sale Is This Weekend.  If you wanted to participate but forgot then call (860) 346-7937 to see if there is still time to sign up.  There are lots of people out there just waiting for all those treasures that you no longer want.  If it is to late to sign up for the Middletown Townwide Tag Sale Is This Weekend, then stop by all the participating locations around town, and collect someone else's treasures.  The Middletown Townwide Tag Sale will be going on Saturday the 15th, from 8:30 to 2:30.  But I bet many of the participants will keep their treasures out beyond that time.  I don't usually do the tag sale thing, but Middletown Townwide Tag Sale This Weekend has got my interest, so I will be seeing if I can spot any treasures... 09/10/2012

  The Russell Library In Middletown, CT September Book Sale was held this past Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and as always it was very well attended as it is every month.  The Russell Library In Middletown, CT September Book Sale however, seems to attract a higher attendance than other months.  It my be because kids are back to school or families are done with their vacations, but the attendance always seems to be better. Russell Library has been holding a Book Sale every month for the last several months.  If you missed this one due to lack of notice, you will get an opportunity to attend the next one at the beginning of October.. There wasn't much notice for this one, the signs just went up this week, and the book sale is tomorrow and Saturday. The Russell Library In Middletown, CT Se... 09/09/2012

  The next Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Business After Work is going to be at the Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation, on the 12th of this month.  This is a new location for a Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Business After Work event, and my first chance to check out the Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation. 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 would encourage anyone who is in the area to attend, I promise that you will not be disappointed.  Make sure to bring lots of business card, and don't leave until you have given them all out.   Water's ... 09/08/2012

Fire Chief Edward Badamo announced via email yesterday that on September 11th 2012 at 10 am, the South Fire District will hold a 9/11 memorial ceremony and groundbreaking at the South District Firehouse on Randolph Rd and he encourages all members of the community to attend. Last year on the 10th anniversary, the department unveiled an 8' piece of WTC steel for the memorial. This year they will be sharing the final plans. The plans include commemorative personalized bricks, reflection benches, and new landscaping. All of the work on the memorial is projected to be completed for a ribbon cutting on September 11, 2013. Please join the department in honoring those who lost their lives. If you have any questions, you can call the station at 860-347-6661.   Patrick Why settle for less than ... 09/07/2012

Blue Moon Over Middletown, Connecticut.  A blue moon can truly be a moon that appears to be blueish in color, but the term "Blue Moon" is a term that refers to the second full moon within one month.  This month, August 2012 is such a month.  Two full moons in a month is not as rare as it might sound, it happens every 2 to 3 years, but because it does not happen every year it is special. Last night August 31, 2012 we had the second full moon of this month and it was shinning bright.  Below are two pictures that I took of the Blue Moon Over Middletown, Connecticut.  Even though I was able to zoom in, I wish that I was able to zoom in a little more and get a clearer shot.  But these still captured how bright the moon was shinning last night, especially the second picture.      As you can s... 08/31/2012

  Children with Autism have very specific needs, especially those in their teenage years.  Autism impacts each of these kids differently and at different levels.  This presents challenges for parents who have a teenage child with Autism.  Parents of Autistic teenage children many times need assistance, as well as a need for a structured program that knows the needs of their child and how to help them.  I am very familiar with a family that has a teenage child with Autism, so I have some first hand knowledge of their experience daily. The RWAF After 3 Program For Teenage Children With Autism is a program that offers such help to parents and their teenage children with Autism.  The program is held after school at the brand new Middletown High School, in partnership with Middletown Public... 08/31/2012

  Kids will be returning back to school in many communities next coming week.  This will leave the pre-school age children of the family looking for things to do.  So when I saw this sign advertising a Pre-K Literacy Program it got my attention.  This is not only a program that will fulfill the social needs of the younger children in the house, but one that would also help them get a head start on their school years. Kidsartspace Pre-K Creative Literacy Program ia a Non-Profit Creative Arts Studio that provides early reading, and writing skills through creative art lessons.  The Kidsartspace Pre-K Creative Literacy Program runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with an optional social lunch hour from 11:00 - 12:00. During the 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. time the... 08/25/2012

Summer is almost over and many of the camps and Park & Rec programs are coming to an end.  That means that parents will be looking for things to do until school starts up again over the next couple of weeks.  So let me suggest a great place to take the younger members of the family to, KidCity Children's Museum in Middletown, Connecticut. KidCity Children's Museum is a place that younger children, and their parents can spend hours at and still not do everything that they have to offer.  At KidCity Children's Museum in Middletown, Connecticut there are several rooms such as: Musical Planet Room Video Theater Room Reading Room Clubhouse Room Cornfield Room Clipper Ship Room Fishery Room Main Street Room Farm Room Spaceage Road Trip Room Toddler Sea Caves Each and everyone of these rooms ... 08/23/2012

The 26th Middletown Connecticut Mud Volleyball Tournament was held yesterday at Zorn's Pond in Middletown, Connecticut.  The tournament raises money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut, and this year the tournament drew more than 192 teams.  The tournament has grown each year, and this year there were over 20 teams on a waiting list.  This is the second year in a row that the Middletown Connecticut Mud Volleyball Tournament was not able accomodate all of the teams that applied.  The picture to the right is of last years tournament winners the Muddy Blumkins. Last year’s the tournament 190 teams and raised $55,000which will be used to help people with epilepsy and their families throughout Connecticut. The final numbers for this year are not in yet, but with two more teams than l... 08/19/2012