Jennifer Johnson, Director of Marketing &Communications, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
On Saturday and Sunday, June 5 & 6, residents from across the state will hit the trails to take part in the 18th Annual CT Trails Day Celebration. Coordinated by the CT Forest & Park Association (CFPA), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to conserving CT’s land, trails, and natural resources, this long-standing event celebrates the state’s spectacular trails, and the many joys and benefits they provide. With more than 160 events statewide taking place, there will be something for everyone-including hiking, biking, trail maintenance, kayaking, educational walks, bird watching, geocaching, and more.
Once again, CT will hold the record for the largest Trails Day celebration in the nation, with events scheduled in over 88 towns throughout the state. These events are guided by knowledgeable volunteers from local hiking clubs, parks and recreation departments, state agencies, conservation groups and land trusts. Every year, Trails Day inspires thousands of Nutmeggers to participate in activities that educate the importance of nature, promote healthy living and mental well-being, and protect and instill excitement for the outdoors.
The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is hosting two events in honor of Trails Day. One event is a guided hike along the Avalonia Trail at the Nature Center. This lesser-traveled trail winds by beautiful ledges and vernal pools. The hike is free and runs from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Heavy rain will cancel. Please call 860.536.1216 to register.
A second free event, an Exploration of a Pitch Pine Ridge, is co-sponsored by the CT Botanical Society and begins at 10 a.m. This 22-acre Pitch Pine and oak savanna is unusual in CT. We hope to document the associated tree, shrub and herbaceous species found there. To join this outing, please call 860.536.1216 to register. Heavy rain will cancel.
A full listing of CT Trails Day events is published by CFPA in an annual CT Trails Day booklet. For more information and to view an electronic version of the event booklet, visit www.ctwoodlands.org.
Originally made possible through the long-term support and commitment of the Denison Society, the Nature Center is a private, non-profit organization. We are open year-round, Monday thru Saturday from 9 to 5, and Sunday from 10 to 4. We are located at 109 Pequotsepos Rd. in Mystic. For more information, please visit www.dpnc.org or call 860.536.1216.
Sincerely, Jennifer Johnson
Director of Marketing & Communications
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
On Memorial Day, May 31st, the Noank Memorial Day Parade will assemble on Main Street at the corner of Pearl at about 9:30 am. It steps off at 10:00am, and follows a circuitous route through Noank Village and out over the bridge to the cemetery. Once assembled at the cemetery, a ceremony will be held honoring past and present veterans.
The parade will then reassemble and proceed along Noank-Mystic Road to the Veterans Memorial at the base of Brook Street where a wreath placing ceremony will be held, short speeches made and the parade officially concludes.
A picnic is arranged at Noank Park will be held at 11am. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and assorted soft drinks and bottled water will be available. The Noank Mystic Band will be play during the picnic until it is over at approximately 1:00pm.
Universal Food Store continues to carve its niche in Noank Village.
It all began in 1947 when Pat Quaratella and Dan Simonelli opened Universal Food Store. Today, four generations later, Universal Food Store still strives for the same goal: providing the highest quality meat and the best service available.
Universal Food Store specializes in premium meats and they always offer the best in home style dinners. Call ahead for dinner tonight or get your Premium Gold Certified Angus Beef or free-range organic Smart Chickens at Universal Food Store and relax knowing you always receive top quality.
Not sure what you would like to serve on your table? “Come on in and enjoy our custom, one on one, personalized service and you will get exactly what you are looking for,” said Frank Quaratella, Jr., proprietor. They will cut, bone, and season your selection so it is oven-ready.
Many things changed since 1947, but not the tradition of excellence at Universal Food Store and service based on integrity and honesty. The store is built on a foundation of strong family values and a love for quality food – a true old-fashioned Italian market.
Universal Food Store also carries a full line of groceries and fresh produce daily. Also, don’t forget about their pizzas, grinders, calzones and strombolis. Call ahead for pizza.
Universal Food Store is a family-owned business centered on strong values and a desire to bring old-fashioned service to the community. “Come find out why everybody says we have the best meat in town!” said Frank Jr.
Come on down to Universal Food Store to see their in store specials.
(l-r) Steven Patrick Tavern owners Christopher & Jennifer DeVoe, Pawcatuck, and Ned Nichols, Pawcatuck, are eager to hit the ground running. Steven Patrick Tavern held their grand opening on May 18th.
Hail! Hail! The Gang’s All Here!
(l-r) Former owners of My Mary’s Restaurant and family members: Linda Catalano, Rose Threbault, Patrick Regan, Sandy Bliven, Lois Antoch, Anita DeRosa, David Gineallu, Denise Siravo, Marie Broccolo, and Joan Vacca, showed their support for the opening of Steven Patrick Tavern in My Mary’s former location in Westerly.
(l-r) Westerly residents Jackie Meneo and Penny Crandall, Westerly Community Credit Union, with Bob Sammataro, raise their glasses, wishing the Steven Patrick Tavern much success.
(l-r) Lisa Rolfe, Stonington, Ann Doyle, Stonington, Joanie Joplin, Stonington, and Christine Edwards, Pawcatuck, agree the comfy leather sofas in the new Steven Patrick Tavern makie it a great place to meet for their book club.
(l-r) Dr. Julie Wakely drove from Lisbon to Westerly to check out the new Steven Patrick Tavern. She loves the ambiance of the new Tavern.
(l-r) Sheila Duprey presents a check for $921 to Emma Palzere-Rae, Director of Development, Women’s Center of Southeastern Connecticut. Sheila raised the money at a spaghetti supper that held at St. Mary’s, Norwich, on May 8th. Sheila does different things for the victims of domestic violence in memory of her sister, Dolores, who died on March 7, 1987 at the age of 58.
