Community Bulletin Board
Main Street Waterbury presents the Sixth Annual Brass City Brew Fest on Saturday September 10, 2011 from 1-5PM. Featuring one of the largest selections of micro brewed and craft beers for sampling in New England. With Beer 101 seminars, the famous Belgian Tent, great area restaurants, local and regional bands, t-shirts and related beer souvenirs for sale, tasting surveys, and more. Once again this year there will be a Very Intimate Preview (VIP) tasting session from 12-1PM. A new addition to this year’s event will be a Craft Brewers Showcase that will feature beers from up to a dozen regional brewers.
The Mattatuck Museum welcomes the Pierce Campbell Jazz Trio to TGI Third Thursday on September 15, 2011 from 5:30 - 7:30pm for an evening of great American jazz.
Mother Nature and a paperwork snafu has forced the Independent Party Caucus, to nominate candidates for elected office this November 8th, to be moved from Saturday, August 27th at 2:00 p.m. to Thursday, September 1st at 6:00 p.m., at the Thomaston Bank Meeting Room, 985 Watertown Avenue in Waterbury. Voting is open to any registered Independent (IT) on the city’s voters list since June 1, 2011. Members can sign in at the Bank Meeting Room beginning at 5:00 p.m. on September 1st.
Goodwill Lodge (238 N. Elm St, Waterbury, CT) will be hosting a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication Brunch, Sponsored by Goodwill Lodge No.1325, Clock City Temple No. 895 and The Waterbury Center for Economic and Social Justice on Sunday August 28 at 10am. This will be an all you can eat Brunch and a donation of $10.00 is required. For event info please call: (203) 574-9694 or email goodwillelks@sbcglobal.net.
CT Web Factory, LLC, of Wolcott, proudly launched its website redesign this month. This summer has been a busy one for CT Web Factory. They have been rapidly expanding as a company, as well as the services provided to their clients. "With crisp lines, striking colors, and an extensive user-friendly navigation, the new website is sure to showcase all of our capabilities," says owner Dave Grant. Along with a fresh design, the new website highlights new services including photography, videography, branding packages, and many more. For more information, please visit www.CTWebFactory.com or call 203-565-6578.
State Representatives Larry B. Butler (D-Waterbury), Jeff Berger (D-Waterbury) and David Aldaraondo (D-Waterbury) welcome an expected $2.8 million in funding headed to Waterbury following this Friday’s state bond commission meeting. The Slocum Childhood Daycare Center at 74 North Walnut Street is slated to receive $2.5 million for renovations of classrooms and administrative space and New Opportunities, Inc. will receive $300,000 for HVAC improvements at their central office.
From comfort food to gourmet dishes from live entertainment to a shopping bazaar, friends and families will enjoy a menu of fine fare and fun at the 26th Annual Taste of The Litchfield Hills. Connecticut's oldest food and wine festival will be held on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5, 2011, at its new location, Ski Sundown, 126 Ratlum Road, New Hartford.
The Chef Series at the Mattatuck Museum continues with Chef Richard Morotto of Bin 300 Restaurant in Wolcott on Monday, August 29th, 2011 from 6:00-9:00pm. With Chef Richard watch and learn how to make seasonal dishes as he creates an amazing meal of Apple and Brie Turnovers with Port Reduction, Lobster Cappuccino with Vanilla Bourbon Chantilly and Wild Mushrooms in a Red Wine Sauce with Pappardelle Pasta and Manchego Cheese. Learn valuable cooking techniques and tips then enjoy the meal in the elegant museum setting.
