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California Closets

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in the art of home organization. California Closets is distinguished by a legacy of innovation, organizational expertise, quality craftsmanship, and design authority. Our teams of professional design consultants and installers are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience throughout the entire process of creating and installing organizational systems for the whole home. Serving Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties. We are excited to share that our Greenwich showroom is now open. This vibrant space merges creativity and innovation, showcasing a carefully curated environment that emphasizes our latest products and offers an immersive experience for our customers.

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<a href="http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2108305&amp;fh_id=12370" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Henry "Henji" Chowaniec, 79</a>   <a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nhregister/obituary.aspx?n=Frederick-Smalley&amp;pid=165091973#fbLoggedOut" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Frederick L. Smalley, Sr., 81</a>   <a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/record-journal/obituary.aspx?n=Walter-Whipple&amp;pid=165151572#fbLoggedOut" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Walter J. Whipple, 88</a>   <a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hartfordcourant/obituary.aspx?n=Sandra-WILLIAMSON&amp;pid=165161511#fbLoggedOut" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sandra Lynn (Feldmann) Williamson, 75</a>

<a href="http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2108305&amp;fh_id=12370" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Henry ”Henji” Chowaniec, 79</a>   <a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nhregister/obituary.aspx?n=Frederick-Smalley&amp;pid=165091973#fbLoggedOut" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Frederick L. Smalley, Sr., 81</a>   <a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/record-journal/obituary.aspx?n=Walter-Whipple&amp;pid=165151572#fbLoggedOut" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Walter J. Whipple, 88</a>   <a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hartfordcourant/obituary.aspx?n=Sandra-WILLIAMSON&amp;pid=165161511#fbLoggedOut" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sandra Lynn (Feldmann) Williamson, 75</a>

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Join Adult Children of Aging Parents for this free educational program to learn how to identify warning signs of driving impairment in aging adults and navigate the transition to alternative transportation options. Led by specialist Joan Sevigny Cramer, you will gain practical tools for evaluating driving skills and managing these sensitive family conversations.

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St George Catholic Church

Saint George Church Carnival sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928, Guilford
August 11 - 15, 2026
Food - Rides - Games - Family Fun
Great Food and Fun for the Whole Family
Event Schedule &amp; Details
·Times: Food tent opens at 5:30 PM nightly; rides open at 6:00 PM.
·Admission &amp; Parking: No entrance fee; limited free parking is available on the church grounds.
·Highlights: Carnival rides provided by <a href="https://tufanoamusements.com/events/274" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tufano Amusements</a> (including the new Giant Wheel for 2026), food favorites like fried dough pizza, games, and a White Elephant sale.

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Saint George Church Carnival

Saint George Church Carnival sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928, Guilford
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<h2>Secure your child's spot today at our Kids' Korner Middletown, Portland, Durham/Middlefield locations.</h2>While summer is still in full swing, now is the time for families to begin planning for the upcoming school year. The Northern Middlesex YMCA is now enrolling children in its Before &amp; Afterschool Child Care Programs, helping parents secure dependable care while giving children a safe, fun, and enriching place to learn, play, and grow each day.



More than just child care, the YMCA's Kids' Korner programs provide children with a safe, welcoming place to learn, play, and grow before the school bell rings and after the final dismissal.
Each day, children receive homework support, participate in STEM activities, create art, stay active through games and recreation, and build important social-emotional skills that help them succeed in school and in life. Most importantly, they become part of a caring community where they are encouraged to discover their strengths, make new friends, and develop confidence.
More than 500 children participate in YMCA Before &amp; Afterschool Programs each year. During the last school year alone, children took part in 7,780 healthy living activities, 4,417 STEM and enrichment experiences, and 4,744 social-emotional learning opportunities that supported their academic and personal growth.
The YMCA believes every child deserves access to high-quality child care, regardless of a family's financial circumstances. Last year, the YMCA awarded $79,348 in Open Doors Financial Assistance to help 141 children attend before and afterschool programs, with more than one-third of participating families receiving scholarship support. Thanks to the generosity of YMCA donors, Middlesex United Way, the Peach Pit Foundation, and other community partners, financial assistance continues to make these opportunities possible for local families.
Whether you're looking for dependable care before school, a fun and enriching place for your child after school, or both, the YMCA offers flexible options designed to meet the needs of today's families.
Space is limited at several locations, and early registration is encouraged.
Learn more, apply for financial assistance, or register today at <a href="http://www.midymca.org/before-after-school" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.midymca.org/before-after-school</a>.
Because every child deserves a place to learn, grow, belong&mdash;and every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes with knowing their child is in caring hands.

Kids' Korner Registration Now Open

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