09/19/2019
09/19/2019
Local News for Chester, Connecticut
09/19/2019
09/19/2019
We are excited to announce that Shoreline Arts Alliance has received a grant from Walmart Giving to…
We are excited to announce that Shoreline Arts Alliance has received a grant from Walmart Giving to further expand our Leadership Development Initiative! #BetterTogether #WalmartGiving #Walmart Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
09/18/2019
9 Town Transit: Come out and tell …
Come out and tell us what transit improvements are important to you at our transit study pop up event on Friday, 9/27: •9:30-11:00 AM at Clinton Town Hall/Green Room •1:00 -3:00 PM at the Scranton Gazebo, Madison •3:30-5:00 PM at the Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
09/18/2019
We are so thankful for the M.J. Petretto Foundation and all of the hard work that they do to support…
We are so thankful for the M.J. Petretto Foundation and all of the hard work that they do to support organizations in the community! We are honored to have received a $5,000 grant in support of our High School leadership and educational programs! https://bit.ly/2mgDffZ Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
09/18/2019
What’s more fun than baseball! This Sunday’s baseball game is played by old rules, which are also…
What’s more fun than baseball! This Sunday’s baseball game is played by old rules, which are also fun to understand. Bring the kids! (And a chair to supplement bleacher setting.) And it’s free! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
09/18/2019
Keep an eye out for the Chester Parks & Rec Fall brochure coming home in your child’s school folder….
Keep an eye out for the Chester Parks & Rec Fall brochure coming home in your child’s school folder. Or… just click this link to access it right now: bit.ly/2lSuHfb Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
09/14/2019
Photos from Chester CT Historical Society’s post
Hope to see you for our Ephemera program at the Chester Meetinghouse on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. Refreshments provided, and the program is free. If you want to bring a piece of Chester ephemera to either ask questions about or to donate to our Chester Collection, please do! Here are a few pieces READ MORE.
09/13/2019
9 Town Transit: Come out and tell …
Come out and tell us what transit improvements are important to you at our transit study pop up event on Friday, 9/27: •9:30-11:00 AM at Clinton Town Hall/Green Room •1:00 -3:00 PM at the Scranton Gazebo, Madison •3:30-5:00 PM at the Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
09/12/2019
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Nice article about Al Malpa by Rita Christopher in today’s Valley Courier. Al’s giving a free Powerpoint discussion for us at the Meetinghouse at 5 p.m. this Sunday, the 15th. Join us! Got an old poster from the PTO rummage sale? A post card with a picture of Niagara Falls? A newspaper from your senior READ MORE.
09/12/2019
Jake Kulak & the LowDown, Winners of $10,000 “Foxwoods Battle of the Bands,” to Perform at 5th Annual ‘Cruise Blues & Brews’ Festival, Sept. 21
CHESTER — The blues-rock power trio, Jake Kulak and the LowDown just won the “Battle of the Bands” $10,000 grand prize, sponsored by the Foxwood Resort Casino. The band has been wowing audiences all over the state. They have also won the CT Blues Society Band Challenge, they were voted Best Blues Band in the READ MORE.
09/11/2019
CT Office of the Arts (COA)
READI Talks is back! Join us on October 7th for a special READI talk with New York Times best selling Author Kwame Alexander! Doors open at 5:30pm and conclude with a book signing! This event is free to the public and open for all to attend! Seating is limited do not wait to RSVP! Register READ MORE.
09/11/2019
Hey Hey Happy Wednesday Everyone! You know what week it is? It’s CHESTER DOG FAIR WEEK! So after…
Hey Hey Happy Wednesday Everyone! You know what week it is? It’s CHESTER DOG FAIR WEEK! So after this week I won’t harass you any more if you have a dog … I won’t ask “Hey did you know about the Chester Dog Fair?” Cause if you don’t know by now you must be hiding READ MORE.
09/10/2019
Applications for Scholarships in the Arts are now open and available on our website! Juniors and…
Applications for Scholarships in the Arts are now open and available on our website! Juniors and Seniors living in our 24 town region can apply for a chance to win a Scholarship and/or a mentorship with a professional in their field of study. Learn more www.shorelinearts.org/top-talent Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
09/09/2019
Karate, Yoga, Ballroom Dancing, Fitness, First Aid Certification & more… all THIS FALL through…
Karate, Yoga, Ballroom Dancing, Fitness, First Aid Certification & more… all THIS FALL through Chester Parks & Rec. –> http://chesterct.org/town-government/parks-recreation-commission Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
09/09/2019
Don’t forget the Tuxedo Junction Band tonight at the Chester Meetinghouse! Free. Starts at 7 p.m,…
Don’t forget the Tuxedo Junction Band tonight at the Chester Meetinghouse! Free. Starts at 7 p.m, but doors open at 6:30. Come to listen, to dance, to sing along. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
09/08/2019
Sorry for the delay. Working Chester dog fair lately. Weather is beautiful today. Turkey Wood Farm…
Sorry for the delay. Working Chester dog fair lately. Weather is beautiful today. Turkey Wood Farm is there this week and a visiting farmer from Walden Farm of Moodus with their Paula red apples. Music by Dogbite. Hmm pretty appropriate… See you at the market .. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.09/07/2019
What a beautiful weekend! Visit the museum this afternoon and remember when “It Happened to Jane” in…
What a beautiful weekend! Visit the museum this afternoon and remember when “It Happened to Jane” in Chester, then have lobster tonight at the Rotary’s Lobster event (they won’t be serving Jane’s “Sam”!). Come back tomorrow – we’re open 10-4 on Sundays, and don’t forget the Tuxedo Junction band at the Meetinghouse on Monday night. READ MORE.
09/06/2019
Back to School and Back to Chester for “First Friday,” Tonight
CHESTER – The kids may be back to school, but it’s still summer in Chester during the “First Friday” festivities this evening, Sept. 6. The downtown galleries and shops are open until 8 p.m., with special exhibits, new product introductions and refreshments served beginning at 5 p.m. Chester Gallery continues its “In Our Nature,” an READ MORE.09/05/2019
CT Office of the Arts (COA)
Six upcoming workshops for arts administrators to learn more about making programs and services accessible to all abilities. Select a workshop that best fits your schedule and register at: https://adaworkshops.eventbrite.com Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.09/04/2019