March

 16 Tuesday

Pasta supper – American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules an all-you-can-eat pasta supper every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit scholarships, the fishing derby, the baseball team and more. For more information and cost, call the Post at (860) 828-9102 after5 p.m.

Decorating – The Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Party is scheduled to work on decorations Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Willard School basement. Projects are available for all levels of talents. All adults are welcome. For more information call (860) 828-7425.

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For more information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693.

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832.

18 Thursday

Berlin Garden Club – The Berlin Garden Club is scheduled to meet today, March 18 at noon at the Community Center. The program includes preparations for the Garden Club Tag Sale. Members should bring a sandwich, dessert and coffee will be provided.

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in rooms 1–3 at the community center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255.

Boys Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored and chartered by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethany Covenant. For more information, call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com.

Decorating – The Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Party is scheduled to work on decorations Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Willard School basement. Projects are available for all levels of talents. All adults are welcome. For more information call (860) 828-7425.

SEPTA meeting – The Berlin Special Education Parent Teacher Association is scheduled to meet tonight, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the media center at Berlin High School. All parents, grandparents, caregivers, community members, educators and administrators are welcome. Guest speaker, Kristen M. Powers, M.S., OTR/L, will discuss “Addressing sensory motor challenges at school and home”. For more information, visit Berlinsepta.webs.com.

20 Saturday

Spring Fling Fundraiser Dance – The East Berlin Ladies Auxiliary, 80 Main Street, East Berlin, has scheduled its annual Spring Fling Fundraiser Dance for Saturday, March 20 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Scheduled to appear live is “The JD Band”. BYOB and snacks, over 21. For more information and cost, call Kathy Wnuk (860) 828-8850 or Joanne Chicker (860) 828-0760. Tickets are on sale now and at the door. Proceeds to benefit the East Berlin Fire department, Social Services department, Berlin High School scholarship fund, local food banks, Berlin families in need, and more.

Girl Scout cookie booth sales – Girl Scout troops of Berlin have scheduled Girl Scout cookie booths for Saturday, March 20 at CVS (Farmington Avenue) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; TD Bank on Farmington Avenue from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Mickey Finn’s from noon to 2 p.m.

21 Sunday

Photos with the Easter Bunny – Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled Photos with the Easter Bunny for Sunday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Dirty Dog, 162 Mill St. A fee is charged for the photos. All proceeds benefit FOBAC. For more information, call (860) 828-5287 or The Dirty Dog at (860) 829-WASH.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny – Boy Scout Troop 256 has scheduled the 3rd annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny for Sunday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kensington Fire Department. The event features, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, raffles and pancake breakfast. Pre-registration is available. Fore more information and cost, call (860) 829-0772.

22 Monday

Court Jester Basketball – The Court Jesters Basketball team is scheduled to play Berlin teachers and administrators on Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at Berlin High School. Tickets are available in advance at the elementary schools and McGee Middle School for a reduced fee and at the door.

23 Tuesday

Timberlin Lady Niners – The Timberlin Lady Niners are scheduled to meet Tuesday, March 23 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. All members and prospective members are welcome to attend.

Pasta supper – American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules an all-you-can-eat pasta supper every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit scholarships, the fishing derby, the baseball team and more. For more information and cost, call the Post at (860) 828-9102 after5 p.m.

Decorating – The Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Party is scheduled to work on decorations Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Willard School basement. Projects are available for all levels of talents. All adults are welcome. For more information call (860) 828-7425.

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For more information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693.

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832.

24 Wednesday

Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library – The Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library have scheduled an evening with Dr. Ann Aresco, a local naturopathic physician for Wednesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Dr. Aresco, a graduate of the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Ariz., will discuss the role and therapies offered by Naturopathic physicians and the holistic approach to healing. The program is free and open to the public.

25 Thursday

Feed My Starving Children meeting – A public information session about Feed My Starving Children is scheduled for Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. FMSC is a non-profit organization that raises money to deliver supplies and ingredients to sites which provide hand-packed meals to over 60 countries around the world that are in need of help. For more information, visit FMSC@bethanycovenant.org.

27 Saturday

Berlin Historical Society – The Berlin Historical Society, at the corner of Peck and Main Streets, has scheduled its spring open house for Saturday, March 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. New displays of the Berlin Trolley, street histories and the Leather Man, join the permanent collections of tin, bricks, toys and more. For more information, call (860) 828-5114.

29 Monday

Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Monday, March 29 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion, 154 Porters Pass. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVELIFE or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

April

1 Thursday

Easter bake Sale –Crossroads Church of God Women’s Ministry has scheduled its annual Easter Bake Sale for Thursday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Webster Bank, 346 Main St.

13 Tuesday

Hypnotist show – The Berlin High School Class of 2012 has scheduled Dan LaRosa’s hypnotist show for Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the Berlin High School auditorium. A fee will be charged.

15 Thursday

Berlin Garden Club – The Berlin Garden Club is scheduled meet at the Bee and Hollyhock on Chamberlain Highway on Thursday, April 15 at noon. The program will be presented by Pam Pethigal.

18 Sunday

Amber Alert – The Kensington/Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club has scheduled an Amber Alert ID session for Sunday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Britain-Berlin Y’s Healthy Kid’s Day event at St. Paul School, 479 Alling St. Parents have the opportunity to have their children photographed and their description entered into the secure State Police database. The first card is free; a fee is charged for additional cards. For more information at Kate Fuechsel at (860) 829-1033 or Randy Lewis at (860) 680-2972.

May

2 Sunday

Golf tournament – Friends of Berlin Baseball has scheduled the 5th annual golf tournament to benefit the Berlin High School baseball team for Sunday, May 2 at Timberlin Golf Course. Shot gun start is at 12:30 p.m. For more information, donations, registration and cost, contact Hank Matuszak at (860) 829-2281, Brad Parsons at (860) 828-1660, Rob Sylvester at (860) 828-5821 or Don Dellaquila at (860) 828-7668.

20 Thursday

Amber Alert – The Kensington/Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club has scheduled an Amber Alert ID session for Thursday, May 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hubbard Elementary School. Parents have the opportunity to have their children photographed and their description entered into the secure State Police database. The first card is free; a fee is charged for additional cards. For more information at Kate Fuechsel at (860) 829-1033 or Randy Lewis at (860) 680-2972.

27 Thursday

Amber Alert – The Kensington/Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club has scheduled an Amber Alert ID session for Thursday, May 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Upbeat picnic at Berlin High School. Parents have the opportunity to have their children photographed and their description entered into the secure State Police database. The first card is free; a fee is charged for additional cards. For more information at Kate Fuechsel at (860) 829-1033 or Randy Lewis at (860) 680-2972.

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