Families are invited to East Hampton Bible Church, 22 Midwood Farm Rd, East Hampton, CT for dinner and a movie Sat Feb 9 from 5:30-8:30 pm. Watch Charlotte's Web on the big screen, then enjoy a "barnyard feast" and complete the evening with a discussion of the monie'v spiritual themes. Admission is free. Sign up in advance by contacting Tom or Kristin James at 267-1401 or james4608@sbcglobal.net 02/06/2008

The Bell-town Antique Car Club will hold it's monthly meeting at 7:30 pm on Wed, Feb 6, at the East Hampton Public Library, 105 Main St, East Hampton, CT. Anyone who is interested in the antique car hobby is welcome to attend. For more information, visit http://www.belltownantiquecarclub.org/. 01/29/2008

The East Hampton Public Library will host an author event featuring Michale Tougias, lecturer and author of 16 books, on Wed Feb 13 at 7pm in the community room of the library, 105 Main Street, East Hampton, CT. Tougias will narrate a slide presentation about his book New England Wild Places & Forgotten History, which features fascinating stories about his favorite wild places. Magnificent photography allows the author to share his love of 15 locations far off the beaten path and explain why they are special. The presentation includes information about place history, possible adventures, wildlife and suggestions for exploration and further reading. Humorous anecdotes and travel tips are also woven into the program. Phone the library at 267-6621 to register for this free event or registe... 01/29/2008

The East Hampton High School (EHHS) Project Graduation Committee  meets the 1st Wed of every month at 6:30 pm in the EHHS library, 15 North Maple St, East Hampton, CT. The group is planning a safe and chemical free party immediately following each graduation ceremony, starting June 2009. The goal is for all graduates to be part of an all-night celebration where continous activities will be offered, including luau, rock climbing, swimming, caricatures, music, dancing, magic, relays, volleyball, karaoke and buffets throughout the night. The committee also intends for every graduate to attend for free, so fund-raising is it's top priority at this point. 01/29/2008

The Congregation Church of East Hampton, CT, located at 59 Main Street, will host a blood drive to support the Connecticut chapter of the Red Cross on Saturday Feb 16 from 8am until 12:45 pm. To schedule an appointment, call Darlene Dainiak at 267-1311 or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. 01/29/2008

The East Hampton Village Lions is continuing it's sponsorship of the "Adopt A senior Rider" program. Since state and federal aide has decreased for transportation of senior citizens, the cost to provide bus transportation for senior s has increased. Many individuals on a limited income need financial assistance for transportation. Seniors ride the bus to and from the senior center to get a hot lunch and socialization. They use their bus to get to doctors appointments and other destinations such as pharmacies and grocery stores. Each round trip costs $3 or $15 a week. Since July 2003, the East Hampton's Village Lions Club has been funding the "Adopt  A Senior Rider" program. Funds continue to be needed, the Lions say, and contributions are gratefully accepted. Recently, with steadily inc... 01/21/2008

The town is looking for volunteers to serve on various boards, commissions and agencies. The following boards  and commissions currently have openings for volunteers: Building Code Board of Appeals, In-lands Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, CT River Assembly, Middle Haddam Historic District Commission, Conservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Housing Authority, Redevelopment Agency, Housing Code Board of Appeals and Water Pollution Control Authority. Applications are available in the Town Manager's Office at 20 East High Street, East Hampton, CT or on the town website at www.easthamptonct.org. 01/21/2008

The Old Home Days Committee is meeting Monday Feb 4 at 6:30 pm at the East Hampton Public Library, 105 Main St, East Hampton, CT. All are welcome to attend the meeting. This year's Old Home Days Glorious Celebration will be held July 10-12 at the Center School grounds, 7 Summit Street, East Hampton, CT. This will be the 30th anniversary of Old Home Days, and planned events include a parade, a carnival, a 5K road race, free entertainment, music and dancing, food, raffles and more. Fore more information, come to the meeting, call Sheila Oakes at 267-8533 or visit www.easthamptonct.org/oldhomedays/. 01/21/2008

Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5095, located at 20 North Maple Street East Hampton, CT, will host a public breakfast on Sunday, Jan 20, from 8-11am. Breakfast consists of eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, coffee, juice and fruit. The cost is $6 per person and all are welcome to attend. For more information please call the post at 267-8837 after 3pm, Monday through Friday or after noon on Saturday and Sunday. 01/21/2008

The East Hampton Streetscape Steering Committee will hold a public information meeting, Wed., Jan., 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the library media center at East Hampton Middle School, 19 Childs Rd, East Hampton, CT, to discuss the proposed street-scape improvements to East High Street (Route 66). The town's consultant, TPA Design Group of New Haven, will present the proposed design. The street-scape project is funded through a $500,000 grant from Connecticut's Small Town Economic Assistance Program. Granite curbing, new sidewalks and landscaping are slated for the south side of East High Street from Main Street to Route 196. Construction is planned for Spring 2008, coordinated with a Connecticut DOT project which includes  geometric and signal modification at the intersection of East High Street... 01/18/2008

The Town of East Hampton Lake Pocotopaug Commission is sponsoring a 2 hour "Lake Pocotopaug Conference" on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7p.m. in the media center of the East Hampton Middle School, 19 Chillds Rd, East Hampton, CT. The purpose of the conference is to create opportunities for partnership among town agencies for improving Lake Pocotopaug by raising awareness, providing information, and promoting solutions. The Lake Commission has invited various town department leaders as well as members of the Town Council, Board of Finance, Parks & Recreation and watershed land-use and development related town boards, commissions and agencies. All interested residents are encouraged to attend. This conference is an opportunity for residents to show their interest and concern to the Lake Commissio... 01/18/2008

The Jim Roskoff Trio will appear in concert in the community room at East Hampton Public Library, 105 Main Street, East Hampton, CT, on Sat., Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. The musical core of the group is provided by the smallest and the largest stringed instruments. Jim Roskoff (a.k.a. Dr. Uke) plays ukulele; John Moisuk plays bass; and Bill Fischer plays saxophone and flute. The trio will present jazz standards such as "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" or "Girl From Impanema" and will invite the audience to sing along on a variety of songs from all eras. Roskoff also leads the Glastonbury Ukulele Club, a monthly gathering of of ukulele enthusiasts, and the Glastonbury Ukulele band, which performs throughout the state.  The concert is free. For seating purposes, please register by calling the library a... 01/17/2008

The East Hampton Belltown Garden Club will hold it's first meeting of the new year, Monday, Jan. 28, at 7:00 p.m.  in the East Hampton Community Room at East Hampton Public Library, 105 Main St, East Hampton, CT. A guest speaker from Rosebuds Florist will be doing design demonstrations of floral arrangements. More information will follow. 01/17/2008

East Hampton Boy Scout Troop 8 is conducting a Super Bowl Grinder sale to raise funds to benefit C.H.A.M.P. (Citizens Helping Active Military Personnel), a group dedicated to helping local active military personnel. All funds raised will be used to continue C.H.A.M.P.'s efforts to send care packages to troops from East Hampton and Marlborough who are presently located in the Middle East. C.H.A.M.P. is sponsored by VFW Post 5095 and the Ladies Auxiliary, Anchor Lodge 112 and Boy Scout Troop 8. Grinders are 16 inches long and cost $10 each. Choices include ham, roast beef, tuna or turkey, with your choice of American or Provolone cheese. Grinders also include your selection of lettuce, tomato, oil, vinegar, mayonnaise and mustard. Orders must be placed by Wed., Jan. 30. To order, call Joe... 01/17/2008

The Friends of the East Hampton Public Library are seeking volunteers to work in their bookstore on Mondays from 9:00 a.m.  to noon, or any part of that time. In addition to hardback and soft cover books, the Friends' Bookshop has videotapes, DVD movies and zigzag puzzles available. The bookstore is located at 105 Main Street, East Hampton, CT, in the library annex. For more information, call Lucy Blair at 267-2314. 01/17/2008

The Cornerstone Bible Church in East Hampton, CT, meets at the Joseph N. Goff house on Barton Hill Rd in East Hampton, Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to join in Christ centered worship, preaching and prayer. Handicapped accessible. 01/17/2008

East Hampton Belltown Learning Center and Day Care has moved from Main Street to a newly-renovated building on the corner of Route 16 and Smith Street in East Hampton, CT. The additional space will allow Belltown to care for infant/toddlers (starting at six months), preschool, kindergarten and before and after school up to 12 year of age. Openings are available for all ages; call 860-267-0303 to schedule a tour. 01/10/2008

Instructor Erin McGuire-Lytle is offering a multi-level yoga class at the Goff House, 2 Barton Hill Rd, East Hampton, CT. Classes meet Mondays, 12:30-1:45p.m. from Jan. 7-Feb. 25 (no class Jan. 21 or Feb 18). Cost is $10/class or $54 for he six-week session. Classes also meet Tuesdays, 7:30-9p.m., from Jan. 8-Feb. 12. Cost is $12/class or $60 for the six-week session. New students receive 10 percent off first class or session. Beginners and experienced yogis are welcome. Fore more information, call McGuire-Lytle at 860-267-6388. 01/10/2008

Instructor Erin McGuire-Lytle is offering a multi-level yoga class at the Goff House, 2 Barton Hill Rd, East Hampton, CT. Classes meet Mondays, 12:30-1:45p.m. from Jan. 7-Feb. 25 (no class Jan. 21 or Feb 18). Cost is $10/class or $54 for he six-week session. Classes also meet Tuesdays, 7:30-9p.m., from Jan. 8-Feb. 12. Cost is $12/class or $60 for the six-week session. New students receive 10 percent off first class or session. Beginners and experienced yogis are welcome. Fore more information, call McGuire-Lytle at 860-267-6388. 01/10/2008

The East Hampton High School Class of 2008 has set up a clothing donation bin with Charities of Hope and it is located in the back of the high school. 15 Maple Street, East Hampton, CT. Bring Any unwanted clothing items to fill up the bin and support the EHHS Class of 2008. 01/10/2008