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You can be a better you! Bring a friend!

Come out, have fun, meet nice people, and learn something new!

WHEN:                       Tuesday,         May 22           2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

                                    Friday,            May 25           2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

                                    Tuesday,         May 29           6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

                                    Friday.            June 1 2:30p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:                     Woodbridge Town Library

Questions:                   (203) 571-8340     jha7777@yahoo.com

The Milford Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for our summer Lacrosse clinic held at Foran High School.

This camp is designed for those players new to the game and those currently playing and looking to improve on their skills. Participants will be instructed in the basic fundamentals of lacrosse: passing, catching, dodging, feeding and shooting. Lectures at the end of each day will center on sportsmanship, academic achievement and drug/alcohol abuse.

Helmets, sticks, balls, and goals will be provided for this one week non-contact clinic. Residents and non-residents in grades 1-9 are welcome to register for a fee of $100.00.

The clinic will be held Monday through Thursday, June 25 to June 28 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Foran High School on the turf field.

Clinic director Brian Adkins – a former Connecticut Coach of the Year – will be assisted by current girls head coach at Branford High School, Jackie Alessi, as well as Branford boys’ assistant coach and former Quinnipiac player, AJ Alessi.

For more information, you can reach Bill Garfield by phone at 783-3388 or by e-mail at  bgarfield@ci.milford.ct.us.

State rep Kim Rose, D-Milford, will host a "Milford Means Business" event.
Lindy Gold from the Department of Economic and Community Development will be on hand to give a talk on programs available to small businesses through the state, such as grants/loans and the new STEP Up (subsidized employment and training).

Rep. Rose says in a press release, "I see all of the businesses throughout the state receiving grants and they are never from Milford. I thought that this event would expose our small businesses to what is available and how to apply. It is my hope that many of our Milford business owners will take advantage of this event."

Democratic Mayor Ben Blake, Milford Chamber President and CEO Kathy Alagno, and Bob Gregory , Community Development Director will also be on hand. This event is open to all Milford business owners.

The event is from 8 to 9:30 June 13 at Milford City Hall.

MILFORD — Katoya Day Camp features swimming, jewelry making, nature discovery, and hiking for girls in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Bus service is available for day campers from New Haven, East Haven, West Haven, Milford, Orange, and Stratford.
A list of bus schedule stops is available at www.gsofct.org.
The camp operates Monday through Friday, beginning on June 25 and is open on the Fourth of July.
The two-week sessions from July 23-Aug. 1 features astronomy programs. Space is the Place (for girls in first through third grades) teaches youngest campers how to tell time by the stars, have fun with gravity, and create art with moon sand. Discovering Astronomy (for girls in grades 4 and up) is for older campers to discover constellations in the night sky.
A complete list of Katoya Day Camp’s programs can be found at www.gsofct.org.
Call 800-922-2770 ext. 3313 or email camp@gsofct.org.
Financial assistance is available.

Editor's note: All information in this post was contributed.

MILFORD--Lauralton Hall’s inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame was a resounding success! Over 225 friends, alumnae and sports enthusiasts joined the Lauralton community in recognizing seven exceptional individuals who were nominated for achieving greatness or who have made outstanding contributions to Lauralton’s rich athletic tradition. The event was held on Sunday, May 6, at Racebrook Country Club in Orange.

The keynote speaker was renowned Olympic soccer player Kristine Lilly, a three-time Olympian - bringing home a Gold Medal in 1996 and 2004, and a Silver in 2000 - who holds a number of records for scoring, minutes played, and most capped player. 

Kristine made the U.S. National Team at the age of 16 while a junior at Wilton High School and went on to play 352 games for her country, more than any other person in the world. Kristine also played in five World Cup events and was U.S. Soccer Player of the Year in 1993, 2005, and 2006.

Lauralton has a long and proud history of excellence in athletics. “Since it was founded in 1905,” said Lauralton President Anotinette Iadorla, Ph.D., Lauralton has acknowledged the importance of balance between exercising the mind and the body of our young women. Now it is time to publically recognize the excellence and determination of our athletes and those who helped build and inspire Lauralton’s athletic tradition. Their contributions will forever be an inspiration to new generations.”

The 2012 honorees are Nora Anderson Barber, DDS, ’95; Laura Valade Collins, ’88; Eileen Richetelli Crozier, ’90; Jairus C. Gilbert, Sr. (posthumously); Mary Money, ’76; Margaret A. Rooney, RSM, ’51; and Karen McGroary Yardley. Each of the honorees has made outstanding contributions not only in the field of athletics, but they have also distinguished themselves in their careers and in their commitment to community service.

Information was provided by Lauralton Hall.

Each inductee was introduced by a presenter who shed light on their many accomplishments. For further information on the inductees or the Lauralton Hall Athletic Hall of Fame, please contact Kathleen Donahue at 203-877-2786, ext. 114, or kdonahue@lauraltonhall.org.

 

 PHOTO CAPTION: (left to right)

· Nicolle Camara , Athletic Director

· Marnie Sinclair, daughter of Jairus Gilbert, from upstate NY

· Jennifer Seabury Shepard,’05, granddaughter of Jairus Gilbert, from Vernon, CT

· Margaret A. Rooney, RSM, ’51, from South Windsor, CT

· Eileen Richetelli Crozier, ’90, from Milford, CT

· Mary Money, ’76, from Fairfield, CT

· Karen McGroary Yardley, from Southington, CT

· Laura Valade Collins,’88, from Dover, MA (family from Trumbull, CT)

· Nora Anderson Barber, DDS, ’95, from Cary, North Carolina

· Antoinette Iadarola, Ph.D. – President Lauralton Hall

· Kristine Lilly, Keynote Speaker

 It's open to the public on Saturdays

ORANGE — The Orange Historical Society Antique Shop has received English coins minted in 1558 to 1967, but no longer in use today.
Toward the end of the 17th century, it became a custom for the bride’s parents to give the sixpence as a dowry gift to the groom.
The Antique Shop has china, vintage linens, collectibles and selected vintage jewelry for the brides, bridesmaids and graduates alike.
The shop is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 605 Orange Center Road.
For information, call 203-795-6465.

MILFORD – Twenty students received special recognition for their outstanding service and leadership at the 27th Annual Superintendent/Student Award Recognition program on Thursday, May 3, 2012. The program, conducted under the auspices of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS), was created to showcase the deep commitment and support the award recipients have demonstrated toward their community, their school, and their academic work. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Elizabeth Feser, along with Mayor Ben Blake, several school principals and board members, conducted the ceremony at the Foran High School auditorium with a brief reception for the students and their guests held immediately following the program. Award recipients received a Certificate of Excellence and will have their names added to the Superintendent Award Recognition plaques located in their schools. The 2012 Superintendent/Student Recognition Award Recipients are: Calf Pen Meadow: Theresa Piscitelli; John F. Kennedy: Sydney Simpson; Live Oaks: Brian Massey; Mathewson: Kaylee DeGennaro; Meadowside: Elena Soviero; Orange Avenue: Jordan Vega; Orchard Hills: Tessa Malesky; Pumpkin Delight: Clara Prulletti; East Shore: Natalie Henry, Alexander Kurata; Harborside: Kathryn Koppy; Michael Capobianco; West Shore: Sararat Tosakoon, Sarah Beck; Jonathan Law: Fareed Hanania, Ben Marus, Alexis Christy; Joseph A. Foran: Zachary Sabo, LaWelden Warren, and Rachel Borden. Information submitted via a schools press release.

The Milford Police Department will be participating in wave 42 of the Connecticut Department of Transportation High Visibility Safety Belt/Child Safety Seat “Click it or Ticket” Campaign. This statewide campaign will commence on May 21, 2012 and continue through June 3, 2012 promoting a “Safe Memorial Day Weekend.”

Milford Police will be continuing their high visibility enforcement effort of child safety seat and safety belt laws. Police efforts will include safety checkpoints in various locations of the city, as well as educational material being available through the department’s Crime Prevention Unit.

SailQuest Boat Show will take place in Milford, Connecticut from May 18-20, 2012. This unique and family-oriented show will feature new sailboats, trawlers, downeast-style powerboats and select brokerage yachts for sale, from 20 to over 50 feet long. Additionally, a variety of companies will be on-site offering small boats, gear and other products and services, including financing and insurance. Events include Jeremy Cage’s, Senior Vice President of Global Snacks at PepsiCo, Saturday afternoon presentation about achieving his dream when he took a career sabbatical and sailed the world with his young family. Attendees will be able to take advantage of daily introduction-to-sailing opportunities, including sailing trips with certified instructors. North Sails will be on hand to teach children how to make their very own sails with timeless sailmaking techniques. The brand new J/70 will be available for demo sails! SailQuest Boat Show will be held at Milford Lisman Landing Marina during May 18-20, 2012, 10-5pm daily. The Marina is in historic downtown Milford, minutes from I-95 and the Merritt Parkway, steps from Metro North Railroad and directly on Long Island Sound. The show offers free parking and free admission! For more information visit www.windcheckmagazine.com or call WindCheck at 203-332-7639. Information was submitted via a press release

MILFORD — Jeremy Cage, senior vice president at PepsiCo of Global Snacks, will give a presentation of his around-the-world sailing adventure, at 2 p.m. on May 19 at the SailQuest Boat Show on Milford Lisman Landing. The 60-minute presentation combines his sailing images with metaphors reflecting the perspective he takes on his daily life and work.
This family-oriented show will feature new sailboats, trawlers, downeast-style powerboats and select brokerage yachts for sale, from 20 to over 50 feet long.
A variety of companies will be on-site offering small boats, gear and other products and services, including financing and insurance. Attendees will be able to take advantage of daily introduction-to-sailing opportunities, including sailing trips with certified instructors.
The SailQuest Boat Show will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at the Milford Lisman Landing May 18-20. Free parking and admission.

Editor's note: All information in this post was contributed. Photo is a file photo.

MILFORD — Girl Scouts of Connecticut has nine day camps across the state and three resident camps.
In addition to traditional arts & crafts, swimming, hiking, games, and nature walks, Girl Scout camps offer girls a variety of unique, special interest programs. Camp Katoya, 71 Country Lane, offers day programs, including two-week sessions in astronomy from July 23-Aug. 1.
A complete list of all the camps and their individual programs is located on the Girl Scouts of Connecticut website at www.gsofct.org. For information and/or to register, please call 800-922-2770 ext. 3313 or email camp@gsofct.org. Financial assistance is available.  All girls welcome, Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts.

Editor's note: All information in this post was contributed.