Plainville Community Calendar

Aug.
14 Thursday

Casino trip - The Plainville Senior Center is offering a special evening trip to Mohegan Sun Casino Thursday, Aug. 14. The cost is $15 and includes transportation, driver's gratuity and casino bonus. The casino bonus is a $10 food credit and $10 free bet. The bus will leave the Our Lady of Mercy Church, South Canal Street, Plainville, parking lot at 2 p.m. and return at approximately 10 p.m. This trip is open to the public. Register and pay at the Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St., between 9:15-10:15 a.m. only. For more information, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

Guitar hero and Dance Dance - Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., is introducing a new teen program on Thursday afternoons. From 2 to 4 p.m. youths in grades six through 12 are invited to participate in Guitar Hero III and Dance Dance Revolution Max 2. Newcomers to the games can learn and practice. Teens familiar with the games can improve their skills and/or challenge others to competition. The program will be held every Thursday afternoon through August. For more information or to register, call the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

‘Ride with Jesus' - The Christian Education Department of Redeemer's A.M.E. Zion Church, 110 Whiting St., Plainville is sponsoring its annual Vacation Bible School. The theme for this year is "A Thrilling Ride with Jesus!" based on Joshua 24:15. The sessions are Aug. 11 through Aug. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fun includes nightly lessons, music, recreation and snacks. All ages are welcome - babies through adults. To register or for more information, contact Cheryl Gatling at (860) 747-1808 or Redeemersct@sbcglobal.net.

St. Philip House golf tournament - St. Philip House is planning the 13th Annual Golf Tournament for Thursday, Aug. 14, at Tunxis Plantation Country Club, Farmington. Shot Gun/scramble begins at 11 a.m. The cost is $145 person which includes 18 holes with a shared cart followed by dinner including an open bar, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, and choice of prime rig, baked stuffed shrimp or chicken francais. For tournament registration forms or sponsorship information contact Rich Baraglia, at (860) 793-2221, ext. 11. St. Philip House, located in Plainville, is a supportive housing program for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.

15 Friday

Fife and Drum Corps - The Connecticut Patriots Senior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps meets Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Middle School of Plainville, 150 Northwest Drive. For information, contact Phyllis Thompson, P.O. Box 243, Plainville, CT 06062 or call (860) 621-6090.

Fun Day - The annual Fun Day, featuring music, fun and activities, will be held Friday, Aug. 15, 1 p.m., at Norton Park. Free. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Dive into Reading party - The Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., will have an end of summer reading club party Friday, Aug. 15, at 6:30 p.m. The party will feature Captain Papillion, "the prodigious purveyor of positive pirating," library officials said. He will present songs of pirating and the sea with help from the audience. There is no charge to attend and all children, including those who were not  enrolled in the summer reading program, are welcome. Ice cream will be served. For more information, call the library's children's department at (860) 793-1450.

Meet the candidate - An open house, "Meet Scott," will be held Friday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., at the Dance Hall, 161 Wood ford Ave., to introduce Scott Saunders, candidate for the state House of Representatives 22nd District, which represents Plainville, and portions of Bristol and New Britain. Residents will have the opportunity to speak to Saunders on a one-to-one basis. Refreshments will be served and music will be provided by disc jockey Dan Hurley.

‘Ride with Jesus' - The Christian Education Department of Redeemer's A.M.E. Zion Church, 110 Whiting St., Plainville is sponsoring its annual Vacation Bible School. The theme for this year is "A Thrilling Ride with Jesus!" based on Joshua 24:15. The sessions are Aug. 11 through Aug. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fun includes nightly lessons, music, recreation and snacks. All ages are welcome - babies through adults. To register or for more information, contact Cheryl Gatling at (860) 747-1808 or Redeemersct@sbcglobal.net.

18 Monday

American Girls storyteller - Joyce Rayno, an American Girl storyteller, will be at the Plainville Public Library, 255 E. Main St., Monday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m., to tell stories about the American Girl dolls to girls in grades 3 to 5. For more information, call the library's children's department at (860) 793-1450.

Rotary Club - Plainville Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Mondays at J. Timothy's Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. For information, call Guy Doyon at (860) 793-4113.

19 Tuesday

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 women's auxiliary hold open bingo every Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

Civil Air Patrol - The Charles K. Hamilton Composite Squadron meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Trinity Covenant Church, 59 Trumbull Ave. For information, call Lt. Jose Trujillo at (860) 621-9619 or visit the Web site www.ct058.cap.gov.

Disney DanceDance Revolution - On Tuesday, Aug. 19 and 26, from 2 to 3 p.m., there will be the Disney DanceDanceRevolution program for children in grades 3 to 5. This program will feature music and characters from "High School Musical," "Hannah Montana," "That's So Raven," "Kim Possible" and more.

Golf tournament - The Plainville Chamber of Commerce is holding its 27th annual Get Acquainted Golf Outing tournament Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Tunxis Plantation Country Club in Farmington. Start time is 11 a.m., cocktail hour is 3:30 p.m. and dinner and raffle is 4:30 p.m. Sponsorships are available. For more information, call (860) 747-6867 or e-mail plvchamber@snet.net.

Order of the Eastern Star - Olivet Chapter No. 29, O.E.S., meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Masonic Temple, 70 E. Main St., Plainville.

Plainville Wind Ensemble - The Plainville Wind Ensemble meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plainville High School Band room. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022.

20 Wednesday

Story time - Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., Nancy Streeter, a preschool teacher at the Wheeler Regional YMCA, will hold a story time for children ages 3 to 5. Call the children's department to register for this program at (860) 793-1450.

21 Thursday

Guitar hero and Dance Dance - Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., is introducing a new teen program on Thursday afternoons. From 2 to 4 p.m. youths in grades six through 12 are invited to participate in Guitar Hero III and Dance Dance Revolution Max 2. Newcomers to the games can learn and practice. Teens familiar with the games can improve their skills and/or challenge others to competition. The program will be held every Thursday afternoon through August. For more information or to register, call the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

Knights of Columbus - The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Council 3544, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at 55 Whiting St. For information, call Malcolm Soucie at (860) 747-4039.

22  Friday

Balloon festival - The Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held Friday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 24. The festival will begin Friday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m., with the tethering of balloons, and as night falls, possibly a balloon flow. Fireworks will be held sometime after 9:30 p.m. Balloons are slated to launch 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 and 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, weather permitting. Saturday's festivities also include arts and crafts vendors, a car and motorcycle show, bands, activities and games. The event concludes with the 9 a.m. Sunday balloon launch.

Fife and Drum Corps - The Connecticut Patriots Senior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps meets Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Middle School of Plainville, 150 Northwest Drive. For information, contact Phyllis Thompson, P.O. Box 243, Plainville, CT 06062 or call (860) 621-6090.

Tag sale - A tag sale to benefit St. Philip House will be held at 86 Broad St., Friday, Aug. 22 and Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 pm. The Theriaults are donating 20 percent of tag sale proceeds to St. Philip House.

23 Saturday

Balloon festival - The Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held Friday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 24. The festival will begin Friday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m., with the tethering of balloons, and as night falls, possibly a balloon flow. Fireworks will be held sometime after 9:30 p.m. Balloons are slated to launch 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 and 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, weather permitting. Saturday's festivities also include arts and crafts vendors, a car and motorcycle show, bands, activities and games. The event concludes with the 9 a.m. Sunday balloon launch.

Tag sale - A tag sale to benefit St. Philip House will be held at 86 Broad St., Friday, Aug. 22 and Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 pm. The Theriaults are donating 20 percent of tag sale proceeds to St. Philip House.

24 Sunday

Balloon festival - The Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held Friday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 24. The festival will begin Friday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m., with the tethering of balloons, and as night falls, possibly a balloon flow. Fireworks will be held sometime after 9:30 p.m. Balloons are slated to launch 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 and 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, weather permitting. Saturday's festivities also include arts and crafts vendors, a car and motorcycle show, bands, activities and games. The event concludes with the 9 a.m. Sunday balloon launch.

25 Monday

American Girls crafts program - On Monday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m., there will be an American Girl crafts program at the Plainville Public Library, 255 E. Main St. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

Rotary Club - Plainville Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Mondays at J. Timothy's Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. For information, call Guy Doyon at (860) 793-4113.

26 Tuesday

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 women's auxiliary hold open bingo every Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

Civil Air Patrol - The Charles K. Hamilton Composite Squadron meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Trinity Covenant Church, 59 Trumbull Ave. For information, call Lt. Jose Trujillo at (860) 621-9619 or visit the Web site www.ct058.cap.gov.

Disney DanceDance Revolution - On Tuesday, Aug. 19 and 26, from 2 to 3 p.m., there will be the Disney DanceDanceRevolution program for children in grades 3 to 5. This program will feature music and characters from "High School Musical," "Hannah Montana," "That's So Raven," "Kim Possible" and more.

Plainville Wind Ensemble - The Plainville Wind Ensemble meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plainville High School Band room. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022.

27 Wednesday

Frederica Chapter - Frederica Chapter No. 110, O.E.S., meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Masonic Temple, 70 E. Main St.

Going-to-School Story Time - Going-to-School Story Time will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 10:30 a.m., for children entering kindergarten through grade two. There will be school stories for the children as they get ready to begin a new school year. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

28  Thursday

Guitar hero and Dance Dance - Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., is introducing a new teen program on Thursday afternoons. From 2 to 4 p.m. youths in grades six through 12 are invited to participate in Guitar Hero III and Dance Dance Revolution Max 2. Newcomers to the games can learn and practice. Teens familiar with the games can improve their skills and/or challenge others to competition. The program will be held every Thursday afternoon through August. For more information or to register, call the children's department at (860) 793-1450.

29  Friday

Fife and Drum Corps - The Connecticut Patriots Senior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps meets Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Middle School of Plainville, 150 Northwest Drive. For information, contact Phyllis Thompson, P.O. Box 243, Plainville, CT 06062 or call (860) 621-6090.

Sept.
   1 Monday

Labor Day - Plainville Municipal Center, public library, senior citizens center are closed for Labor Day. All facilities will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2.

  2 Tuesday

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 women's auxiliary hold open bingo every Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

Circus fans - Tent No. 24 meets on the first Tuesday of each month at J. Timothy's Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. For information, call Gary C. Payne, at (860) 833-7925.

Civil Air Patrol - The Charles K. Hamilton Composite Squadron meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Trinity Covenant Church, 59 Trumbull Ave. For information, call Lt. Jose Trujillo at (860) 621-9619 or visit the Web site www.ct058.cap.gov.

Plainville Wind Ensemble - The Plainville Wind Ensemble meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plainville High School Band room. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022.

School begins - The first day of school for Plainville Community Schools for the 2008-09 year will be Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Woman's Club - The Plainville Woman's Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month September through June at Plainville United Methodist Church, 56 Red Stone Hill. The public is welcome.

  4  Thursday

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 men hold open bingo every Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. This is the first bingo after a summer hiatus. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

  5  Friday

Fife and Drum Corps - The Connecticut Patriots Senior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps meets Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Middle School of Plainville, 150 Northwest Drive. For information, contact Phyllis Thompson, P.O. Box 243, Plainville, CT 06062 or call (860) 621-6090.

Youth theater - The Plainville Youth Theater will present the musical, "Starmites," Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m., at the New Britain High School auditorium. The cast consists of 83 talented performers between the ages of 8 and 15 from central Connecticut. "Starmites" is described as a musical science fiction adventure. Admission is $8 per person. Tickets are available from cast members, at Saint's Restaurant, Route 10, Southington, at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., and at the door.

  6  Saturday

Craft fair and quilt raffle - A holiday craft fair and quilt raffle will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is earlier this year due to anticipated construction. Grandma's Gingerbread House will feature a selection of freshly baked cookies. Food will also be available for purchase. Tickets for the 2008 handmade quilt are being sold at the center and in the community in the weeks before the event. Admission to the fair is free. For more information, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

Youth theater - The Plainville Youth Theater will present the musical, "Starmites," Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m., at the New Britain High School auditorium. The cast consists of 83 talented performers between the ages of 8 and 15 from central Connecticut. "Starmites" is described as a musical science fiction adventure. Admission is $8 per person. Tickets are available from cast members, at Saint's Restaurant, Route 10, Southington, at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., and at the door.

  8 Monday

Choral Society - The Plainville Choral Society will resume rehearsals Monday, Sept. 8. The group rehearses Mondays, at 7 p.m., at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 355 Camp St., Bristol. Any adult may join. For more information, call Mal Cummings at (860) 747-5695 or Michael Fox at (860) 747-0700.

Rotary Club - Plainville Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Mondays at J. Timothy's Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. For information, call Guy Doyon at (860) 793-4113.

Veterans of Foreign Wars - Madeley   -Roberts Post 574 meets the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 7 Northwest Drive. For more information, call (860) 747-2993.

  9 Tuesday

Ancient Free & Accepted Masons - Frederick-Franklin Lodge No. 14, A.F. & A. M., meets at 7:30 p.. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, except July and August, at the Masonic Temple, 70 e. Main St., Plainville. For information, call (860) 410-9112 or visit the lodge Web site at www.frederick-franklin14.org.

Art League - The league meets on the second Monday of each month at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. For more information, call Dee Krampitz (860) 793-6953.

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 women's auxiliary hold open bingo every Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

Civil Air Patrol - The Charles K. Hamilton Composite Squadron meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Trinity Covenant Church, 59 Trumbull Ave. For information, call Lt. Jose Trujillo at (860) 621-9619 or visit the Web site www.ct058.cap.gov.

Frederica Chapter - Frederica Chapter No. 110, O.E.S., meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Masonic Temple, 70 E. Main St.

Plainville Greenway Alliance - The Plainville Greenway Alliance meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m., at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. For more information, call Jim Cassidy at (860) 324-8416 or Steve and Kathy Cole at (860) 747-2909.

Plainville Wind Ensemble - The Plainville Wind Ensemble meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plainville High School Band room. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022.

11  Thursday

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 men hold open bingo every Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

12  Friday

Fife and Drum Corps - The Connecticut Patriots Senior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps meets Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Middle School of Plainville, 150 Northwest Drive. For information, contact Phyllis Thompson, P.O. Box 243, Plainville, CT 06062 or call (860) 621-6090.

15 Monday

Rotary Club - Plainville Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Mondays at J. Timothy's Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. For information, call Guy Doyon at (860) 793-4113.

16 Tuesday

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 women's auxiliary hold open bingo every Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

Book discussion - Women and Books will meet Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m., at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., to discuss "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. Copies of the book are available in the children's department.

Civil Air Patrol - The Charles K. Hamilton Composite Squadron meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Trinity Covenant Church, 59 Trumbull Ave. For information, call Lt. Jose Trujillo at (860) 621-9619 or visit the Web site www.ct058.cap.gov.

Plainville Wind Ensemble - The Plainville Wind Ensemble meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plainville High School Band room. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022.

18 Thursday

Balloonists meet - The Connecticut Lighter Than Air Society meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Plainville Municipal Center. For information, visit the Web site www.lighterthanair.org, e-mail info@lighterthanair.org or call Charlie Perreault, (860) 637-4017 or Santo Galatioto at (203) 397-0521.

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 men hold open bingo every Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

Knights of Columbus - The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Council 3544, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at 55 Whiting St. For information, call Malcolm Soucie at (860) 747-4039.

19  Friday

Fife and Drum Corps - The Connecticut Patriots Senior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps meets Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Middle School of Plainville, 150 Northwest Drive. For information, contact Phyllis Thompson, P.O. Box 243, Plainville, CT 06062 or call (860) 621-6090.

RSVP Arts and Crafts - The RSVP Arts and Crafts Group is a group of volunteers who meet to make craft items that are donated to community organizations and programs. The group will meet the first and third Friday of the month beginning Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the green room of the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St. Anyone interested in joining can contact Pat Malone at RSVP, (860) 584-9533.

22 Monday

Rotary Club - Plainville Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Mondays at J. Timothy's Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. For information, call Guy Doyon at (860) 793-4113.

23 Tuesday

Ancient Free & Accepted Masons - Frederick-Franklin Lodge No. 14, A.F. & A. M., meets at 7:30 p.. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, except July and August, at the Masonic Temple, 70 E. Main St., Plainville. For information, call (860) 410-9112 or visit the lodge Web site at www.frederick-franklin14.org.

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 women's auxiliary hold open bingo every Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

Book discussion - The Friends Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss "Resurrection Men" by Ian Rankin. Copies of the book are available in the adult department.

Civil Air Patrol - The Charles K. Hamilton Composite Squadron meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Trinity Covenant Church, 59 Trumbull Ave. For information, call Lt. Jose Trujillo at (860) 621-9619 or visit the Web site www.ct058.cap.gov.

Frederica Chapter - Frederica Chapter No. 110, O.E.S., meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Masonic Temple, 70 E. Main St.

Plainville Wind Ensemble - The Plainville Wind Ensemble meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plainville High School Band room. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022.

25  Thursday

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 men hold open bingo every Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

26  Friday

Don Eaton concert - Don Eaton, a nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, recording artist, lecturer, and seminar leader, will present a concert Saturday, Sept. 27 at First Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 W. Main St. Eaton has released several albums of original songs and tours internationally as a concert artist, workshop leader and guest lecturer-teacher. He is also founder and executive director of Small Change, a non-profit corporation, whose mission is compassion education and hunger relief. Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors; and $8 for students. There will be refreshments following the concert. For more information about any events, contact the church office at (860) 747-1901.

Fife and Drum Corps - The Connecticut Patriots Senior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps meets Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Middle School of Plainville, 150 Northwest Drive. For information, contact Phyllis Thompson, P.O. Box 243, Plainville, CT 06062 or call (860) 621-6090.

27 Saturday

Walkathon for Plainville Association for Retarded Citizens - The walkathon will be Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Norton Park. It is in honor of Helen Coughlin and sponsored by Manafort. The U.S. Marines Color Guard will perform the opening ceremonies. Rocky, the RockCats' mascot, will make an apparance. To participate or for more information, call Stephanie Jaczko-Robinson, PARC executive director, (860) 747-0316.

29 Monday

Rotary Club - Plainville Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Mondays at J. Timothy's Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. For information, call Guy Doyon at (860) 793-4113.

Plainville Wind Ensemble - The Plainville Wind Ensemble meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plainville High School Band room. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022.

30 Tuesday

Bingo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 women's auxiliary hold open bingo every Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

Civil Air Patrol - The Charles K. Hamilton Composite Squadron meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Trinity Covenant Church, 59 Trumbull Ave. For information, call Lt. Jose Trujillo at (860) 621-9619 or visit the Web site www.ct058.cap.gov.