East hampton's Chatham Historical Society invites the public  to an evening presentation by Arthur Liverant of Nathan Liverant & Son Antiques of Colchester. The presentation will take place Tuesday, may 6 at 7:30pm in the media center at Center School, across Bevin Blvd from the Historical Societ's complex, east Hampton, CT. He will give a talk on antique chidren's chairs. Arthur Liverant is well known in the Antiques World, has appeared on Antiques Roadshow and his collection of children's chairs dates from 1700 to 1880. All are welcome and the program is free. It is sponsored by the Historical Society. 04/29/2008

The Glenn Hansen Big Band Orchestra, with vocalists, will perform at Nelson's Campground, 71 Mott Hill Rd, Saturday, May 3, from 7-10pm in their heated recreation hall. This free event is being sponsored by the East Hampton Village Lions to thank the community for their ongoing support. This is a BYOB event with setups and light refreshments available. Bring your dancing shoes. Complimentary tickets can be obtained at Devine Jewelers, Paul & sandy's Too and Hung Won in East Hampton, CT. For more information, call Mary at 267-9166 or Karen at 467-6205. 04/29/2008

The Third Annual Cinco de mayo dance, to be held on May 10, from 7pm-midnight at St. Patrick community center, 47 West High S, east Hampton, CT, Route 66. Gary Racine from Ultimate Entertainment will be the DJ for the evening. Raffles will be held, and mixers will be provided. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 a couple. Tables may be reserved. For tickets or more information, call Denise Nowakowski at 267-2781 or Karen Adametz at 267-8912. 04/29/2008

Connecticut Central United Methodist Church, located at 22 Midwood Farm Rd, East Hampton, CT, will have a food festival, Sun April 27 from 1-7pm. Korean and Asian food will be offered. 04/21/2008

A Cupid.com/PreDating speed dating event will be held Sunday, May 4, starting at 6:30pm, at Angelico's Lake House restaurant, 81 North Main St, East Hampton, CT. At the event, you'll go on up to 12 six minute dates in one evening. You can quickly determine who you would truly like to hear from again. The event is for all singles age 45-58. Cost is $35. Register at www.Cupid.com/PreDating. On-line registration is required. 04/17/2008

Pet Appreciation Day will be held Saturday, May 3, from 11am-4pm, at Sears park. The Humane Society Adoption Bus will be there with pets available for adoption. Donations of money, food, bedding and stuffed animals for a variety of pet shelters in the area will be collected. For more information, call Alison at 365-0543. 04/17/2008

The St. John Fisher Youth Group has cancelled the Acoustic Cafe scheduled for 7pm, Friday, April 18. This even has been rescheduled for May 23. Look for more information to follow. If you are a teen and are interested in performing a set, contact Carolyn B. at 295-8006. 04/17/2008

The East Hampton's Lions will have their food concession, featuring breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers and hot and cold drinks, at Salmon River from from 6am to mid afternoon on Opening Day, April 19. They will also sponsor their usual "Biggest Trout" contest, the prize being a fishing outfit. Entry must be during the time in which the concession is open. 04/17/2008

On Sunday, April 27, the 2nd annual Belltown Spring Sprint will be held, starting at 9:15am, with a 1 mile Kids Fun Run. The 5K Run/Walk will take place at 10am. Medals will be presented to top 3 men and women finishers in each age group, and all runners in the Kids Fun Run. For the 5K Run/Walk, pre-registration is $20:after April 20, the fee is $25, students through grade 12 can participate for $10. For the 1 mile Kids Fun Run, registration is $5 (run is for Kids 10 an under). Online registration is available: visit www.lastmileracing.comand click on the "Belltown Spring Sprint" link. For more information, call Cathy Muscat at 267-1308 or Sue Harper at 365-0555. 04/09/2008

The East Hampton Junior Women's Club will have their 1st annual Spring Market Saturday April 26 from 10am-4pm at the Goff House, 2 Barton Hill Rd, East Hampton, CT. Consultants from the Body Shop, pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Silpada Jewelry, Stampin' Up, Longaberger Baskets, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tupperware and more will display and sell their respective products, book home parties and talk about business opportunities. Stop by for a Special Mother's Day spa basket by Ruth or a chair massage provided by Unwind, Body & Mind and Hebron. Raffle prizes will be awarded at the end of the event and don;t miss the fresh baked goods for sale. This is a special event that you can't miss! All proceeds from door donations (suggested entrance donation $3/person), baked goods and raffle tickets w... 04/09/2008

The Belltown Sportlaman's Club will hold its annual fishing derby Sat April 12 from 9am-3pm at the club grounds, located off Tartia Rd; look for signs of Routes 66 and 16 in East Hampton, CT. Cost is $12 a pole, and there is a 10 fish limit.  Bring your own bait. Refreshments will be available. There will also be a kid and adult raffle. For more information, call Dennis, 638-7221. 04/09/2008

A Church Supper will be held Saturday, April 12 from 5-7pm at Second Congregational Church, 52 Middle Haddam Rd (Rt 151) Middle Haddam, CT. The menu will feature chicken cordon bleu, tossed salad & dessert. There will also be coffee, tea and punch. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Proceeds benefit handicapped access construction. 04/09/2008

The Junior Class at East Hampton High School will hold its annual Prom Fashion Show on Thursday, April 10 at 7pm in the auditorium at the high school, 15 North Maple St, East Hampton, CT. Over 15 couples will be modeling the latest prom fashions. There will be door prizes, including tux rentals,a limo discount, gas cards and more. Home baked goodies will also be sold at the show. An admission fee of $3 for students and $4 for adults will support the Class of 2009 activities. 03/31/2008

The East Hampton Chapter of Conservation habitat Group, is seeking adult members to assist with activities. The group is particularly seeking managers, people that like to sell, those prone to accounting or instructing and those that like to assist on outside activities. The groups' concentrate on improving the environment and makes field trips, attends crafts shows and gets involved with projects  from other organizations or promotes it's own. The group's main source 0of income is selling it's handcrafted wooden products, birding supplies and miscellaneous projects. The group donates 65% of net profits to a regional elementary school or needy group. The average time a person would devote to the group would be  about 3 hours per week, the group says. The group meets the last Tuesday of ... 03/31/2008

The East Hampton Art Association invites all fine artists to register for it's 31st Annual Fine Art Show to be held on the Congregational Church lawn, 59 Main St, East Hampton, CT, on Saturday June 7th. In case of rain, it will be moved to the Center School Gym, 7 Summit St, East Hampton, CT. All artist with original work are encouraged to participate  in the juried show. The show is for artists only; crafts are not accepted.  There will be monetary awards and ribbons given to the best in show. There will also be purchase awards.  Any artist interested din showing or selling their art may contact Rita Gibbons at 267-0425 for an application and more information,. 03/31/2008

East Hampton Cub Scout Pack 57 is selling tickets to the Friday, July 25th, Connecticut Defenders baseball game at Dodd Stadium in Norwich. The Defenders are the AA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants and will match up against fellow CT team, the New Britain Rock Cats (AA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins). A fireworks display will follow the game. Tickets are $8 each for seats located between 1st base and home plate. They may also be exchanged for any other Defenders home game. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call Sylvia at 267-9016. 03/25/2008

The East Hampton High School Class of 1993 is planning a Reunion for the summer of 2008. Anyone  from this graduating class interested in attending should email Melissa Leining at mleinging@sbcglobal.net. 03/25/2008

The East Hampton Village Lion's presents "A Taste of Italy" night featuring the strolling minstrel Angelo on Saturday, April 12 at the Saint Patrick's Community Center on Maple St, East Hampton CT. Seating will be from 5-8pm. Tickets are $8 ft adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for children 4-12. Children under 4 are free. The price includes spaghetti, meatballs and sauce, Italian bread, tossed salad, beverage, dessert and entertainment. The club will raffle off a variety of gift baskets that evening with proceeds to benefit the Club's  community service projects. For more information and tickets,. call John 267-0329 or Mary 267-9166. The public is encouraged to bring their used eyeglasses for the Lion's eyeglass recycling projects. 03/25/2008

The East Hampton Board of Finance will hold a budget workshop on Sat March 22 at 7am in the Board of Education Office, 94 Main St, East Hampton, CT. The workshop provides an opportunity for each town department to review their proposed budget with the Board of Finance. For more information, visit http://www.easthamptonct.gov/ 03/25/2008

Epoch Arts will host its first Artisans Craft fair Saturday April 12 from 10am to 4pm at 27 Skinner St, East Hampton, CT. Spaces are available for $25 and a crafter's donation to the teacup raffle is appreciated by Epoch. Crafters interested in reserving a space, call Epoch Arts is a nonprofit "arts for youth" organization dedicated to helping young people learn to communicate, collaborate, create and celebrate by experiencing hands on, the arts. Proceeds from the craft show  go into programs to enrich young lives in East Hampton and it's neighboring communities with experiences in the arts. 03/19/2008