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Meditation Classes

EAST HARTFORD — Meditation classes at Odiyana Buddhist Center, 36 Main St., will take place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Each class includes guided meditations and practical advice to carry into daily life.

Classes are perfect for beginners and advanced meditators alike. Cost is $8 to $12 per class. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Visit meditationinconnecticut.org or call 860-266-6041 for more information.

Gardening Workshop

EAST HARTFORD — The Hillstown Grange is holding a gardening workshop on Thursday, Feb. 6. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the workshop will start at 7 p.m. at the Hillstown Grange, 617 Hills St.

Topics will be growing herbs, planning garden layout, when to plant, seeds and their needs and guidelines for successful seed germination. Garden workshops are free and open to the public and for experienced and new gardeners. A schedule of topics for future workshops will be available. For more information, email hillstowngrange@aol.com or call Frank at 860-690-2845.

CT Fly Fisherman’s Expo

SOUTH WINDSOR — The Connecticut Fly Fisherman’s Association, a 501C3 Connecticut non-profit, invites all interested persons to attend its expo, a statewide fly fishing event. The expo annually draws over 300-plus persons and is a family-friendly event. The expo is beneficial for experienced fly anglers and individuals who want to learn about the sport.

The expo features fly tyers, exhibitors and material sellers and will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Maneeley’s Restaurant and Banquet Facility, 65 Rye St. Adult admission is $3 for the day. Those under 16 attend for free. Parking is free.

Bob Lindquist, a self-confessed “Fly Fishing Fool,” will be the featured speaker at the evening banquet, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Lindquist will present a free seminar during the day. The evening program, CFFA’s Annual Banquet, costs $45 to attend. Visit http://www.ctflyfish.org/ for more information.

Winter Pancake Breakfast

EAST HARTFORD — The Hillstown Grange will be holding a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Hillstown Grange, 617 Hills St.

This month’s special will be red velvet pancakes with cream cheese topping. Enjoy an order of the special pancakes or all you can eat regular pancakes for $5, which includes sausage, bottomless cups of coffee, tea and juice. Children under 14 attend for $3. Special “kid-cakes” will be available with chocolate chips.

The topic of the day will be will the Groundhog and if they see its shadow. The upstairs hall will be featuring a poets corner for published or newcomers to poetry to listen and enjoy some poetry. The winter book sale is still on with take a book/bring a book special.

If there is snow on the road, breakfast will be canceled. Call Helene at 860-568-6268, Frank at 860-690-2845 or email hillstowngrange@aol.com for more information.

Fidelco Fundraiser

AREA — Yun Li-Potter, member of the Glastonbury Centennial Lions Club, presents a fundraiser for the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation. For a donation of $10, participants will receive an Asian Moments discount card that provides up to 10-percent off per visit at the following businesses, valid for six months.

The participating businesses are: Bonchon Storrs, 1232 Storrs Road, Mansfield; Chosen 1 Cajun Seafood 2074 Park St., Hartford; Chuan Du Hot Pot, 27 Temple St., New Haven; Gourmet Wok 2856 Main St., Glastonbury; Ichiro Hibachi & Sushi, 962 Farmington Ave., West Hartford; Feng Chophouse, 93 Asylum St., Hartford; Royal Buffet & Grill, 410 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester; Sichuan Pepper 435 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon; Tang, 33 Wilbur Cross Way, Storrs; Taste of China, 954 Chapel St., New Haven; Thai Palace, 18 Wintonbury Mall, Bloomfield; Nummy, 1160 New Britain Ave., West Hartford; Uncle Chow Asian Bistro, 179 Park Road, West Hartford; Wang Palace 1914 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill; and Natural Nails & Spa, 2047, 45 Welles St., Glastonbury.

Obtain the card at restaurants by cash donation or check, payable to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc. Visit https://www.fidelco.org/donate to make an online donation.

The fundraiser is sponsored by the Glastonbury Centennial Lions Club & ?????:????. Discounts and promotions vary per restaurant. Each Asian Moments Card will be valid for six months. You may purchase additional cards when expired.

Brisk Winter Walks

AREA — The Great Meadows Conservation Trust winter walks for 2020, co-sponsored with the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury, the Land Heritage Coalition of Glastonbury, the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center in Wethersfield, and Goodwin College, will take place on the following dates.

Saturday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. in Glastonbury. About two hours. Meet Larry Lunden and Charley Smith at 57 Point Road, off of Naubuc Avenue, south of Route 3 overpass. A long hike to the Dickau, Beers, Baril and Bidwell parcels in Point Meadows. From I-91 take exit 25 N, route 3 north. Take the first exit to Main St Glastonbury. At the end of the ramp turn right and follow to end. Turn left and then right onto Point Rd, a small and difficult to see the road. From Route 2, take exit 5 D to route 3 south. Take the first exit to Main St., Glastonbury. At the end of the ramp, turn left and follow to end. Turn left; go under the highway, and then right onto Point Road.

Sunday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in Wethersfield. As the midwinter twilight fades in the western sky, meet GMCT’s Mike Munroe and Bike Walk Wethersfield’s Kevin Sullivan, at the Keeney Center parking lot, 200 Main St., Old Wethersfield. Walkers will stroll down Main Street to Wethersfield Cove Park (about one mile), walk through the parking lot to the Cove channel, under the I91 overpass and out to the River’s edge.

Saturday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m., East Hartford. Meet GMCT’s Penny Rusnak and Rick Doran, Goodwin College’s Bruce Morton and Charley Smith of Land Heritage Coalition at Hockanum Park, 324 High St. Explore the “Wethersfield Triangle” of land marooned on the east side by the meandering of the river. Explore the new trails that Goodwin College is constructing along the River from South Meadow Road along the River toward Putnam Bridge. From Route 2 west, take exit 5 A, Main St. At the second traffic light take a left, and then another left onto High St. to Hockanum Park on the left. From Route 2 east, take exit 5 A, High St. Once on High St., follow it south, past the elementary school, to the park on the left.

Dress for the weather and ground conditions. Many places will be muddy. Weather and water conditions may revise or cancel. This area is used for hunting, so wear an orange vest if you have one. Call Jim Woodworth for the latest information at 860-808-9968. The hikes are free.

Garden Club Scholarship

EAST HARTFORD — The East Hartford Garden Club is offering one $1,000 scholarship to any full or part time student who is a resident of Andover, Bolton, East Hartford, East Windsor, Glastonbury, Manchester, Vernon and Windsor Locks, who is majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, environmental sciences, botany and other allied subjects.

Applications with the submittal instructions are available at the Guidance Department of the student’s attending school. All completed applications must be received by April 1, to be considered.

St. Edmund Campion Presents Trip

EAST HARTFORD — The St. Edmund Campion Social Club invites the public to join them a bus trip to Atlantic City, N.J., from Feb. 18 to 20. The details are as follows: Three day, two night stay at Caesars Resort/Hotel, three shows, $50 slot bonus, $50 meal vouchers, cancellation protection and driver’s gratuity included. Cost is $245 per person, double occupant, and $235 triple, $345 single. Contact Joan Perrone at 860-568-6229 for more information.

Voices Against Lyme Disease

AREA — Voices Against Lyme Disease CT would like to start a support group for individuals with Lyme Disease and other tick borne illnesses, including family members and friends. This is in its preliminary stage, so location and specific times will be decided once organizers understand how many people are interested.

At this point, the group will meet once a month, most likely on a Saturday morning in the town of Windsor. You do not have to be a Windsor resident to attend. There will be no charge for these meetings. If you are interested, email voicesagainstlymedisease@gmail.com or call 860-930-2446. Visit VALDCT.org for more information.