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News The Josh Piver Scholarship is now available. - Full Story It’s time to reseed your lawn if... - New seed rejuvenates the lawn, adding a fresher greener more substantial appearance. New grass helps keep down weeds without the use of nasty pesticides and horrible weed killers. Full Story NOW SHOWING! Sept 10-16 - Quality Art & Foreign Films and Live Theatre & Music in Mystic, CT Full Story Photo Restoration - Full Story Knights of Columbus Hall Available for Rentals - The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 43 Hatch Street in Mystic, CT. Full Story Peace of Mind - Full Story Chamber Member Discounts on Home & Auto Insurance - Full Story Free Pharmacy Discount Card For Chamber Members - The Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, administered by Chamber Insurance Trust, will offer Chamber Member employers and employees, as well as their families, a free discount pharmacy card good at any Walmart or Sam’s Club pharmacy. The program is administered by The Macaluso Group. Full Story Live! Chris DePino with Laco Deczi & Celula NY - Thursday, September 16, 2010 • 8:30 pm Olde Mistick Village Art Cinemas Located in the Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355 860-536-4228 Tickets $20 each available at the Box Office or at www.chrisdepino.com Full Story Seasonal Happenings at Stonecroft - Stonecroft Country Inn invites you to relax and enjoy our fall specials. Dinner is served every Wednesday through Saturday from 5pm in our dining room, with outdoor dining available on the patio overlooking the pond and beautifully manicured gardens (weather permitting). Full Story Art After Dark at Mystic Arts Center - A great night on Mystic Art's patio with LIVE ART & LIVE MUSIC, tickets only $10 Full Story Best Fish Sandwich - Cove Clam Shack - New London County captures 3 out of 4 of the BEST SANDWICHES Full Story The Goal... A Beautiful, Healthy Lawn! - The best lawns are Aerated lawns. Full Story Sunsets and Wine Tastings aboard Argia - Wine tastings on the Tuesday Sunset Sail aboard Argia is back in September! Join the captain and crew of Argia as we welcome Stonington Vineyards back aboard Argia for wine tastings every Tuesday night in September. Full Story Greeting Cards - Full Story Announcing Eminent Muse Music Series! - Mystic Independent Theater is happy to announce our new music series "Eminent Muse" to feature local, regional and emerging talent. Full Story Kitchen Little Labor Day Weekend - In addition to our full breakfast menu Chef Flo’s Holiday Breakfast Specials! Full Story Presentation by Sean Cronin of Wireless Zone - BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Full Story PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING - There will be a Public Information Session regarding planned construction activities associated with the Groton portion of the Mystic Streetscape project on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Groton Town Hall Annex, 134 Groton Long Point Road. Full Story Beach Volleyball Tournament - The Riverfront Children’s Center of Groton has announced that registration is now available for their Second Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament at Esker Point Beach in Groton. The event is on Saturday, October 16, with check in time at 8:30am and game time at 9:00am. Full Story Turn your photograph into an amazing creature! - Full Story Gift Baskets - Full Story EBay Photography - Full Story Halloween Photography - Full Story Help to your business - Full Story SQL Migration - Full Story FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY - Full Story Rodents are Coming! - Environmentally Friendly Pest Controls for Rodents...including Mice, Rats, Squirrels, Skunks, Bats, Pests, and Other Nuisance Full Story Chamber Music 2010 at Mystic Arts Center - Wonderful Chamber Music Concerts Full Story Database Migration, Optimization and Data Entry - Full Story Pet Photograhy - Full Story Tourism jobs forum planned for Hartford - SAVE THE DATE – SEPTEMBER 29 – TOURISM FORUM TO BE HELD IN HARTFORD Full Story TASTE OF MYSTIC COOKBOOK - Full Story Puritan & Genesta Featured in National Blog - My Dreamy Little Family Vacation in Connecticut! Full Story New London County Residents Visit Museum for free - August 19, 2010, Old Lyme, CT: Thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut, all residents of New London County receive free admission to the Florence Griswold from Tuesday, September 14 through Sunday, September 19. Visitors must show proof of residency. “This generous grant from The Community Foundation gives residents of New London County the opportunity to 'try out' the resources of the Museum for free," states David D.J. Rau, Director of Education and Outreach. “We know that visitors will find so much to do here, they will come back again and again!” Full Story Message From DECD Commissioner - Dear Business Partner: As Connecticut begins to emerge from the “Great Recession,” it is imperative that businesses are aware of all the resources available to them, including what the state economic development partners can offer. Taking advantage of the many state programs and incentives will accelerate recovery and strengthen key sectors of our economy that are so vital to the state’s long-term prosperity. Full Story Helping Veterans Succeed planned on August 28th in Voluntown - Event Highlights: Chicken Dinner by the Voluntown Fire Department Chicken dinner served from 3:00pm - 7:00pm Live music by “Learning to Fly” Children activities @ Hot Rods on display FIREWORKS at 9:00pm provided by Pyro-FX (This is the same company that provides the fireworks for Mohegan Sun, and they have donated their fireworks show to help support Work Vessels for Veterans!) Full Story Holiday Pet Photography - Full Story Series 2 Farmer's Dinner August 23rd - Series 2 Farmer's Dinner "The Peak of the Season" August 23rd, 2010 Reception: 6pm Dinner: 7pm Call 860-326-0360 for Reservations Full Story Habitat for Humanity SECT Builds a "Green" House - Dominion makes the first LEED certified Habitat for Humanity home in Connecticut a reality. Full Story Halloween Fun - Full Story Holyday Gift for Parents - Full Story MRHS Presents Arthur Liverant - Acclaimed antiques dealer, Arthur Liverant, will speak on the history of antique childrens chairs and will show several examples of exceptional antiques. Full Story CUSH Golfers Win Lessons? - CUSH (Clean Up Stonington Harbors) is betting the 2nd Annual Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament’s winning foursome will enjoy a two-hour clinic with a PGA pro from the Hank Haney Golf Academy at Lake of Isles. Should they not feel the need after just capturing first place, they can instead choose from two other top prizes: a private trip for four with avid angler Mike Logan on his 42’ Post sport fishing boat or a luncheon cruise for eight with Marcy Porter on her 36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat. Full Story Family Day at Denison Farm Market Aug. 22 - The first Family Day will be held at the Denison Farm Market on Sunday, August 22, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. Sponsored by the Denison Homestead and Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC), the afternoon will be filled with fun activities focused on history, the environment, and local agriculture. From craft projects, live music and family nature hikes, to an inside look at the world of bee keeping, there will be a little fun for everyone. Full Story ARE YOU TRAINING YOUR WORKFORCE? - ARE YOU TRAINING YOUR WORKFORCE? WE CAN HELP! The Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) is offering a 50% reimbursement to companies in Eastern CT who are training their workforce! Upgrading the skills of the workforce is key to remaining competitive in this economy ~ and we can help. Full Story A Taste of Mystic Call for Volunteers - “A Taste of Mystic” is back and will once again take place on Cottrell Street in Historic Downtown Mystic. This year’s “Taste” will be held Friday September 10th, 5 pm to 9:30 pm, Saturday, September 11th, 11am – 9:30 pm and Sunday, September 12th, 11 am - 5 pm. Thirty restaurants have signed up to deliver a variety of gourmet specialties. Full Story Art Available for sale - Full Story Tree of Life - Full Story Three Rivers Community College offering Business Workshop - Workshops are being held on a Friday of each month. 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Three Rivers Community College. Full Story Save the Date - Groton's Fifth Fall Festival - It’s time to mark your calendar and save the important date of Saturday, October 9, 2010. That’s the date for the Groton’s Fifth Fall Festival. This is a special community event created and sponsored by the Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. Full Story GU’s Seventh Community Service Award Presented to Al Restivo - Alfred “Al” Restivo is the recipient of the 2010 Jacqueline B. Nixon Community Service Award for his many years of “Giving Back to the Community”. The award was presented to Restivo at the annual City of Groton Day celebration on August 6. As a symbol of the award each year, the Community Service Award winner is presented an Ethan Allen comb back armchair. Resitvo has a history as a volunteer. He has given generously of his time and energy to the youth of the community. Full Story Become an Auction Sponsor! - Please join us as an event sponsor and help support quality Early Education and full time care for over one hundred of our community’s underprivileged children each day! Riverfront’s 2010 Silent Auction will once again be held in the beautiful galleries of the Mystic Arts Center, and all proceeds will benefit the Tuition Assistance Fund, which awards need based scholarships to some of our poorest, most at risk children. Your donation as a sponsor of the 2010 Silent Auction will have a direct effect on our ability to offer these scholarships by helping to offset expenses associated with the event. Full Story Celebrate Seafood BREAKFAST SPECIALS - PATIO OPEN - on the Mystic River Saturday & Sunday August 7 & 8 6:30 am – 1:00 pm Full Story Make your business STAND OUT - The FALL print edition of the Chamber Newsletter will by the published in the Mystic River Press! Make your business STAND OUT with a display ad in this section. Networking with other businesses is how your business can grow. September 2nd 2010, this issue will highlight the Taste of Mystic, and the fall Chamber events. Full Story Save on Health Insurance Without Skimping on Coverage - You want to save on your health insurance costs. (Who doesn’t?) But you don’t want to skimp on the quality of your coverage. Aetna Advantage Plans for Individuals, Families and the Self-Employed offer a broad range of plan types and premium payments. It’s a good bet we can help you find a match for your needs and your budget. Full Story 3rd Annual Burger Eating Contest - The Jake’s Hamburgers Chowdown Showdown is the biggest burger battle of all time! To qualify, amateur and professional eaters at four Jake’s locations will race to devour five Jake Burgers in the fastest time possible. These Qualifying Events will be held on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 2PM Full Story The August Newsletter has Arrived - Full Story Friends of Mitchell host a Summer Evening at Mitchell Beach - On Friday, August 20, community leaders, business owners, and individuals in support of scholarship are invited to bring friends to A Summer Evening at Mitchell Beach, a high season kick-off event for the coming year to help raise funds for student scholarships, hosted by The Friends of Mitchell. Full Story Find Some Fun Today! - List your local fun events on Saturday.mobi and make your presence known on the mobile Internet. From your mobile phone browser go to www.Saturday.mobi. Full Story Mystic Outdoor Art Festival Looking for Volunteers! - Full Story Visit New Chamber Member O'Live a Little in Noank - O'Live A Little Bakery & Gourmet specializes in olive oil & vinegars from around the world -- "on tap to taste & take!TM" Full Story MRHS Announces Fall Bus Trip - - The Mystic River Historical Society announces its fall bus trip to Montreal and New York state from October 4 - 7, 2010. This trip travels north of the border during northern New England’s peak foliage season! Full Story Signage Regulations - Meeting Notice - A workshop to solicit comment to changes in your signage regulations has been scheduled for August 3 by the Planning & Zoning Commission. DRAFT Signage Regulations Full Story Traveling this Summer? - Visit the American Auto Stop, New England's Premier Travel Center located at 273 Clarks Falls Road, near the Connecticut/Rhode Island border at exit 93. Stop in today and receive 50% off an entree in the American Auto Grill Restaurant, with the purchase of another entree of equal or lesser value. The American Auto Grill Restaurant serves breakfast all day - diner style. Full Story Connecticut Building Small Business Showcase at the Big E - The Big E is offering a one time marketing program aimed at providing business exposure to thousands of visitors. Full Story Fairview Car Raffle a Great Success - Full Story Stand Up Paddle Clinic - Full Story 1st Annual Leukemia Cup Power Boat Poker Run - On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Connecticut Chapter, we would like to invite your support of our First Annual Leukemia Cup Power Boat Poker Run to be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 in partnership with Harbor Hill Inn & Marina, Boats Incorporated and Port Niantic Inc., in Niantic, CT. Full Story SUMMER SPECIALS AT WATER'S EDGE RESORT & SPA - The enchanting Water's Edge Resort & Spa, along the beautiful Connecticut shoreline overlooking Long Island Sound, is the perfect New England beachfront resort offering historic charm, private sandy beaches, spacious rooms, award- winning food, luxury spa, "The Shops at Water's Edge," Indoor/Outdoor Pool and so much more. Open year round, join us for family vacations, business retreats, and social events. Water's Edge Resort & Spa is full of possibilities. Full Story Mystic Aquarium Holds Fundraiser for Outdoor Learning Center - On July 16, Mystic Aquarium held its second annual Sea School fundraiser – the “Under the Sea…School Fundraiser” – to raise money for the new Outdoor Learning Center. This new space will become the outdoor home for children in Sea School, a unique educational program for 3- to 5-year-olds that aims to inspire them to care about our oceans and develop a love of learning through hands-on experiences. Full Story Orion Maunfacturing Launches New Website - Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Launches Web Advertising - Reach your customers anytime, anywhere with website advertising. Three Different Opportunities, available on a monthly and an annual basis. Full Story DINE AT WATER'S EDGE RESORT & SPA - Savor award-winning food with spectacular ocean views year-round at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, CT’s only beachfront resort. Full Story Rum Runners’ Rendezvous - Mystic Seaport invites visitors to an evening of 1920s music, food, drink and entertainment at the Museum’s first-ever Rum Runners’ Rendezvous, held Saturday, July 24, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Hosted the same weekend as the annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous at Mystic Seaport, the evening’s festivities will celebrate the beauty, music and lively ambiance of a bygone era. Full Story Got Ants? - Call Bio Tech Pest Controls today 401-315-2000 or 860-445-BUGS. Full Story Groton Rotary Club Installs New Officers for 2010-11 - R. B. Kent is the new president of The Groton Rotary Club. He was installed as the club’s new leader along with other officers and the Board of Directors at the weekly meeting held at the Mystic Marriot Hotel. Other officers sworn in are: Lian Obrey, President-Elect; Lea Doran, Vice President; Cathy Lathrop, Secretary; and John Scott, Treasurer. Full Story *Water's Edge Resort & Spa - 10% Off for Chamber Members** - Mystic Chamber members are eligible to receive 10%* off all spa services now until August 31, 2010. So resort to relaxing this summer, and soothe your senses by the sea at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, Connecticut’s only beachfront resort. Full Story Stonington Community Center Now Registering for Fall Soccer - Don't forget to register your child for Fall soccer at the Stonington Community Center. Egistrations is now taking place and a late fee will occur as of August 1st. Full Story Check your Business Listing TODAY - The Mystic Chamber Directory will be finalized shortly. Please be sure to review your business listing on the Chamber's site to be sure we have all of your information correct. Full Story SoundMusic 2010 is the Age of Aquarium - SoundMusic is proud to offer musical events presented by Sea Research Foundation. Full Story Groton's Fall Festival Registration Ending Soon - Early bird discount ends soon for Groton's Fall Festival registration. Full Story US Naval Academy in Mystic - Picnic lunch served by the Mystic Rotary in the Mystic River Park today. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Award-winning Express Cruiser Nisca and more than 50 other power and sail vessels will participate in the 35th annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous at Mystic Seaport, Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25. Full Story Opening the Heart Workshop - Full Story Four United Methodist Churhes Hold One Picnic - United Coastal Ministries was informally organized by by four local churches and will be having one large picnic in Mystic. Full Story Environmentally Friendly Treatment of Wood Borers - Environmentally Friendly Treatment of Wood Borers, including: Termites, Powder Post Beetles, Deathwatch Beetles, Carpenter Ants, Decay Fungus Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Rum Runners' Rendezvous - Mystic Seaport invites visitors to an evening of 1920s music, food, drink and entertainment at the Museum’s first-ever Rum Runners’ Rendezvous, held Saturday, July 24, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Full Story Over $1 Million in SBA Disaster Loans Approved for CT Biz' - U.S. Small Business Administration announced that over $1.1 million in disaster loans have been approved for individuals and businesses in the counties of Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham that sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred on March 12 through May 17, 2010. Full Story Inward Diving: An Introduction to Pranayama - Full Story Introduction to Power Vinyasa Yoga with Amy Zezulka - Full Story THE PNC NEEDS YOUR HELP - Schools are letting out for the summer, which puts a greater strain on low-moderate income families to provide more meals at home. This - in turn - puts a greater strain on our Free Emergency Food Pantry. Full Story More traffic at the MOAF - Want more visitors in your shop during the art festival? Full Story Early Retiree Reinsurance Program - Will reimburse participating employment-based plans for 80 percent of the costs of health benefits in excess of $15,000 and below $90,000 Full Story DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!!!!! - Because of the Holiday, you have until July 9th to contact The Day and reserve your space in our upcoming annual Directory and Relocation Guide. Full Story Free White Pages Business Listing - The cost of participating on Mystic.org at the white pages listing level is free. Full Story Sea Research to Host Live Web Panel on Oil Spill - Since May, Sea Research Foundation has been working collaboratively with key institutions in the Gulf region to assist with oil spill efforts. On July 7, people around the world can get up-to-date information on the oil spill from Sea Research staff and ask them questions during a live web panel discussion from 6 to 7 p.m. Full Story DPNC to Host Eco Evening Garden Party & Sustainability Award - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is hosting an Eco-Evening Garden Party on July 13 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Enders Island in Mystic. At the event, DPNC will recognize a local entity that has successfully demonstrated its commitment to the environment through sustainable practices. The zero-waste function will feature fresh, locally-grown and produced vegetables, cheeses, beverages, and fruits of land and sea. Tickets for the Garden Party are $25 per person for DPNC members and $30 for non-members. Proceeds will benefit the Nature Center’s environmental education programs and may be purchased by calling the Nature Center at (860) 536-1216 or by visiting dpnc.ticketleap.com/gardenparty. Full Story Connecticut Sun Basketball - Full Story Un Capitalisme Sentimental - Mystic Independent Theater is pleased to present a visually stunning and very humorous film brought to us by Marc-Antoine Bédard, of the Cultural Affairs and Cultural Development in New England for the Government of Québec. It is here for a limited time, and is a must see! Full Story THe July Newsletter has Arrived! - Full Story May I Be Frank - May I Be Frank documents the transformation of Frank Ferrante’s life. Full Story Mystic Aquarium Launches Train-A-Whale Program - For those who have ever wondered how – or why – trainers teach beluga whales various behaviors, Mystic Aquarium is now offering a way for guests to find out firsthand. Launching July 1, the new Train-A-Whale program offers a side-by-side, intimate learning experience with a trainer during a beluga whale feeding and training session. Full Story BikeRight LLC- Mystic Bike Rentals - Each time Rich and June Froh returned home to Eastern Connecticut from a bicycling vacation in the USA or overseas they would wonder why bicycling enthusiasts weren’t enjoying more of our great on-road and off-road biking right here. Our region’s quiet back road coastal and country scenery, and 3-season riding weather - combined with our historic attractions, quality eateries, nightlife and cultural entertainment, and our welcoming guest accommodations, combine to create a bicycle tourists dream-come-true destination. In addition, “classic” New England mountain biking trail areas and abound, with rides ranging from beginner-level to challenging. For novices and young families, there are excellent rails-to-trails routesfeaturing pristine rural scenery and picnicking. This whole range of bicycling activities lies conveniently within a compact area the size of some western USA state counties, and only two hours travel from Boston and New York City. Full Story THINKING ABOUT HIRING? - Federal funds are available to help you hire a screened applicant with at least 50% wage reimbursement during training! Full Story INDEPENDENCE DAY BREAKFAST SPECIALS - PATIO OPEN - on the Mystic River Sunday, JULY 4 6:30 am – 1:00 pm Breakfast Only! Full Story Town of Stonington Meeting Tomorrow 6/30/2010 at 7pm - Meeting June 30th at 7pm at Stonington High School Full Story Mystic Seaport to Offer New, After-Hours Experience - Mystic Seaport is extending the summer weekend experience with “Summer Sunday Evenings” and will offer complimentary after-hours Museum admission to all visitors Sundays in July and August from 5-8 p.m. Full Story Equinox Diner - Full Story Notice to Bicylce Riders of All Levels - A new bicylce course is being offered for bicyle riders of all levels and ages. It is a 2 day, 9 hour program that ensures safe riding tips and knowledge. Full Story FRIDAY NIGHTS AT STONECROFT - Enjoy an elegant evening...in the Connecticut countryside at Stonecroft Country Inn. Relax and experience fine dining and creative regional cuisine in a romantic atmosphere. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Celebrate Independence Day 1876-style - Mystic Seaport will celebrate the Fourth of July with a special 1876 Independence Day Celebration, Sunday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story A Free Seminar: Social Security Planning for Baby Boomers - June 8, 2010 —Stonington, Conn—A FREE educational seminar titled "Social Security Planning for Baby Boomers: What Everyone Needs to Know" will feature Social Security expert Kurt Czarnowski, Social Security Administration Director for the Northeast at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, June 23rd at the Mystic Independent Theater, 107 Wilcox Road, Stonington CT. This seminar will be hosted by Albert D’Agosto and Charles Yannich of Maffe Financial Group, Inc. in East Hartford, CT and sponsored by Chris Libutti of Genworth Financial. Full Story Special Invitation to our Chamber Partners - The MGM Grand at Foxwoods would like to invite you (and up to three friends) to a special Chamber Performance of Cirque Jungle Fantasy featuring Debbie Gibson. Show dates are July 28th and 29th at 7pm in the MGM Grand Theater. Full Story Nautilus Live Theater Opens at Mystic Aquarium - Beginning on June 23, guests at Mystic Aquarium and people on their computers at home can experience the next generation of deep ocean exploration. With the opening of the Nautilus Live Theater and launch of the Nautilus Live Web site (nautiluslive.org), people around the world can virtually join Sea Research Foundation’s Dr. Robert Ballard and his team aboard his new ship of exploration, the E/V Nautilus. Full Story Ronald McDonald House Charities Awards $9,842 to Riverfront - The Riverfront Children’s Center, Inc. of Groton, Connecticut, announced it has received an award of $9,842.00 from the Ronald McDonald House Charities to fund state mandated fencing of the facility’s new Accessible Play Space. “The Riverfront Children’s Center is pleased to collaborate with Ronald McDonald House Charities address the needs of our children and achieve our goal for the Riverfront community, “said Kimberly Dole, Riverfront’s Executive Director. “This award allows us to take the step that will in turn allow us to license the new space and make the entire play area available to all our children.” Full Story Mystic Community Bikes, Inc. - June 2010 update - Now in our third year operating the very successful bike-share program, Mystic Community Bikes is experiencing an increased demand for bikes - and for volunteers to help meet this demand. Full Story Kasprzaks Donate $1,000 From Book Proceeds To Charity - Tom and Joanne Kasprzak, co-authors of the book "Plain Vanilla with Rainbow Sprinkles" distributed $1,000 to Camp Horizons Full Story MYSTIC MARRIOTT HOTEL & SPA - Full Story New classes for children - Full Story Celebrate Father's Day at Kitchen Little - Full Story 8th Annual Fireworks Celebration! - Water's Edge Resort & Spa is excited to announce their 8th Annual Fireworks Celebration, Monday July 5th (Rain date Tuesday, July 6th). This is a free event. Full Story “No Hands but Yours” - An excerpt from “Creating a Habitat for Humanity, No Hands but Yours” by Jonathan T.M. Reckford, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Full Story Holistic Wellness Center Offers Classes - Here is a few classes that are filling quick! Call today to secure a spot in these upcoming classes! Full Story World-Traveling Dutch Cyclists Visit Mystic Aquarium - After miles of grueling competition from some of the best cyclists in New England, a team of six Dutch cyclists enjoyed a relaxing visit to Mystic Aquarium on June 15. Full Story Give Dad the Day Off!! - And leave the grilling to us!! Join us as we celebrate Father's Day just how he likes it. Enjoy the summer season with outdoor seating options, BBQ favorites, and Stonecroft's new microbrew menu. Buffet special from 11am-3pm. Full Story GMCC Welcomes New Members - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome all of their new members, click on their links to learn more about these great businesses. Full Story Shades of Mystic at the Wooden Boat Show with Costa Del Mar! - Shades of Mystic will be at the Wooden Boat Show June 25-27 2010! Full Story Open House Day This Saturday June 12th - Visit museums, galleries, historic sites, parks and attractions in every corner of the state. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host 2nd Annual Garden Days - Garden tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities and children’s events will highlight the 2nd annual Garden Days at Mystic Seaport Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host the 19th Annual WoodenBoat Show - More than 100 traditional classics and contemporary wooden boats of every type will be at the 19th annual WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport Friday through Sunday, June 25-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story Mystic River Acupuncture Hosts the GBA - May was Healthy Groton Month, and the Groton Business Association wisely asked Mystic River Acupuncture to be that month's host. We kept our members healthy with a delicious breakfast and some relaxing massage. Full Story Tax Credit can be Earned by Providing Health Insurance - The recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could earn you a new tax credit this year for providing health insurance to your employees. Full Story Series One Farmer's Dinner Monday, June 28th - The first in a three part series Farmer’s Dinner will be held on June 28th at Octagon in Groton, CT and will feature a reception, with speakers from some of the local farms, followed by a five course menu featuring locally grown produced and harvested items from this region’s best source of sustainable foods. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Connecticut Farmland Trust, whose sole mission is to permanently protect Connecticut's farmland. June 28th, 2010 Reception at 6:00pm Dinner at 7:00pm $89 per Person and Includes Tax and Gratuity Full Story Old Mystic General Store Needs Your Help - Full Story G Spa "Just for Him" Father's Day Package $239 - Treat your loving dad to the ultimate day of pampering with our "Just for Him" Package Full Story Your Success Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Dad's Day Off...Leave the Grilling to Us at Stonecroft! - Join us as we celebrate Father's Day just how he likes it! Enjoy the summer season with outdoor seating options, BBQ favorites, and Stonecroft's new microbrew menu. Buffet special from 11am-3pm. Full Story 2010/2011 Discvory Guide now available - Get your Discovery Guides now! Full Story New Hunter Dealer, Springline Yacht Sales Now Open - Springline Yacht Sales, LLC is proud to announce their grand opening in June 2010. Full Story How many Skippers can the Mudheads get on stage? - Full Story Kyle Fast Joins Evolution Sails - The Evolution Team invites you to meet Kyle and learn more about the Evolution Team. Full Story U.S. Naval Academy Alumni needs your help! - Full Story LEATHER MAN CODE FLAG BELTS - CODE FLAG BELTS HAVE ARRIVED!! Full Story ELIZA B. HAS ARRIVED!! - SCUTTLEBUTT NOW CARRIES ELIZA B. Full Story Dutch Cycling Jersey displays Mystic Country - The Whaling City Cyclone today announced the release of the Team Jerseys that will be worn by the Dutch six man racing team that will be coming to Mystic Country to race in the Cyclone on June 13th. The Team will stay in the area from June the 10th until June the 21st and will also race in the Nutmeg Criterium in New Britain, and the Purgatory Road Race in Sutton Mass. Full Story Jazz Musician Wycliffe Gordon to Perform at Mystic Seaport - Acclaimed jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and his quintet will perform aboard the tall ship L.A. Dunton at the 4th annual Summer Solstice River Jazz concert at Mystic Seaport Saturday, June 19, from 7-10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, June 20. Full Story Liberty Tax Service: Amending of 09 Returns for Flood Victim - As of May 29, 2010. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) has announced that individuals and households residing in the Connecticut counties of Fairfield, New Haven, New London, Middlesex, and Windham that were affected by storms and heavy flooding in March, April and May are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Rhode Island Federal Disaster Areas: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, and Washington counties. Full Story Important Notice - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is now producing its new, updated 2010 Business/Membership Directory and Relocation Guide! Don’t be left out! Full Story Artists to Paint en Plein Air at Mystic Seaport - Visitors are invited to watch Maritime Gallery artists painting en plein air on Mystic Seaport grounds Tuesday through Saturday, June 15-19. Full Story Network for Success - This informative thirty minute crash course in effective networking is free! Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host 31st Annual Sea Music Festival - Maritime musicians from around the world will celebrate the wooden whaleship Charles W. Morgan and her ports of call at the 31st annual Sea Music Festival at Mystic Seaport Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13. Full Story 8th Annual Enders Island Golf Classic, June 21, 2010 - Full Story The June Newsletter is Here! - Full Story DPNC to Host Screening of "Galapagos" 6/4 at 6 p.m. - In honor of World Oceans Day, the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will host of screening of the IMAX film “Galapagos” on Friday, June 4 at 6 p.m. at the Stonington High School Auditorium. The suggested donation for the screening is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling (860) 536-1216. Full Story Volunteers Need to Help Tape & Produce Mystic Matters - Volunteers Needed to Help Tape and Produce Mystic Matters Full Story The Welcome Neighbor Program has Begun - Full Story Brand New at Sunglass Paradise - Full Story Bees? Hornets? Wasps? - Call Bio Tech Pest Controls today at 401-315-2000 or 860-445-BUGS We have environmentally friendly solutions to eliminate all kinds of pests—including those Bees, Hornets & Wasps Full Story Mystic Seaport Invites Boaters to Small Craft Workshop - Nearly 100 small boats will gather along the Mystic River for the John Gardner Small Craft Workshop at Mystic Seaport Saturday and Sunday, June 5 - 6. Full Story Celebrate Memorial Day at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa! - Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa Celebrates its Stars and Stripes 50 Stars… 50% Off Full Story GMCC Welcomes New Members - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome all of their new members, click on their links to learn more about these great businesses. Full Story Clock is ticking for Art on Groton Bank - Art on Groton Bank takes place July 17 on the grounds of The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton. Artists and art lovers all are invited! Full Story Mystic Pass Card Offers More Savings Than Ever This Year - The Mystic Pass Card, a unique promotion launched in 2008 by Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium in partnership with more than 40 Mystic area businesses, provides discounts and added value during the summer vacation season and beyond. Full Story Safeco Insurance and Bouvier, Beckwith & Lennox - Bouvier, Beckwith & Lennox of West Hartford, CT announced today that Safeco Insurance has donated $2,000 to The Josh Piver Scholarship in Stonington, CT to support their annual scholarship to a Stonington High School senior. Full Story Groton Utilities sponsors Art on Groton Bank - With a gift of $3,000, Groton Utilities has become the major sponsor of Art on Groton Bank Full Story Fourth Annual “Iron Chef Competition and Auction for Action” - The event will benefit MASH efforts to shelter homeless families with children and prevent family homelessness in Southeastern Connecticut. Full Story Costello’s Clam Shack Opens Friday May 28th - Costello’s Clam Shack opens for the season Friday May 28, Memorial Day weekend. Hours for the summer season are 11:30 am - 8:30 pm, every day, through Labor Day weekend. Enjoy some whole belly clams and the impressive three-state waterview on the deck from the Noank Shipyard. Full Story Groton-Ledyard Rotary Changes Location for Weekly Meetings - The Groton-Ledyard Rotary Club has changed the location for its weekly meetings. The luncheon meetings are now held at the Octagon Restaurant at the Mystic Marriott Hotel on Route 117. The meeting day and time remain the same: every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport Honors Civil War Soldiers with Decoration Day - Mystic Seaport will pay tribute to fallen Civil War soldiers during the Museum’s annual Decoration Day ceremony Monday, May 31. Full Story Celebrate World Oceans Day at Mystic Aquarium - With climate change happening around the world, now more than ever it is important to understand the critical role oceans play in our everyday lives. Celebrate our ocean planet and learn simple ways you can make a difference during Mystic Aquarium’s World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 5. Full Story Seasonal Happenings at Stonecroft Country Inn - Spring has sprung at Stonecroft! The flowers are in bloom and the patio is the perfect spot to enjoy elegant weekly dinner specials and our gourmet Sunday brunch buffet. Visit www.stonecroft.com for more information regarding these and other seasonal happenings at Stonecroft. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Annual Lobster Days - Mystic Seaport will host its 25th annual Lobster Days Memorial Day weekend, Saturday through Monday, May 29-31. Lobster-in-the-rough will be served by members of the Rotary Club of Mystic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meals will be served picnic-style under the open-air Boat Shed along the Mystic River. Full Story Singer-songwriter celebrates 25 years of song at the Garde - Singer-songwriter Patty Larkin celebrates 25 years of song and friends, plus a new album, at the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room on Friday, May 21, at 8 p.m. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Honing the Competitive Value of Employee Benefits - Baystate Financial Services in collaboration with MetLife is pleased to present a timely seminar to assist with your ongoing benefits planning. Full Story Aquarium to Host Open House for Prospective Volunteers - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with animals or educate the public on exhibits? Now’s your chance! Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities. Full Story Mystic River Historical Society Creates Virtual Exhibit on W - The Mystic River Historical Society announces the creation of an on-line exhibit of historic Mystic photographs via their website, www.mystichistory.org. Full Story A Holistic Wellness Center For Families - Organik presents THE RIVERROOM~ A Holistic Wellness Center For Families Full Story Mystic Unplugged - Full Story Jellies, Sharks and More in New Exhibits at Mystic Aquarium - This spring, changes to Mystic Aquarium’s main exhibit floor create new worlds of experience. Opening in April and May, several new exhibits allow guests to have close encounters with sharks, see jellies from around the world, learn about marine animal senses and get an up-close look at moray eels and barracuda. Full Story Mashantucket Pequot Museum Wins Coveted Publication Award - Marketing Department wins first place for Pequot Museum's quarterly calendar of events publication. Full Story DPNC Hosts Lady Slippers, Wine & Hor's d'ouevres - Each year we celebrate anew the blooming of these lovely native orchids. The evening begins with a guided walk through the Peace Sanctuary trails, and is followed by wine & hor's d'ouevres in the garden. Full Story SoundMusic and Aquarium Announce Summer Collaboration - SoundMusic, the bold new venture that last summer brought two critically-acclaimed symphonic concerts and one very popular big band production to Harkness Memorial State Park, will present three performances this summer at one of southeastern Connecticut’s most cherished locations, Mystic Aquarium. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Celebrate New Exhibit with TUGS! Blast - Visiting tugboats, special activities and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Connecticut State Senator Andrew Maynard will highlight TUGS! Blast at Mystic Seaport Saturday and Sunday May 22 - 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story MYSTIC SEAPORT TO HOST US NAVAL ACADEMY SAILING SQUADRON - MYSTIC SEAPORT TO HOST US NAVAL ACADEMY SAILING SQUADRON The U. S. Naval Academy (USNA) Offshore Sail Training Squadron (OSTS) will visit Mystic Seaport from July 9 to July 12, 2010. After a non-stop, 300-nautical mile sail from Annapolis, MD, five NA-44 foot sailboats will arrive at the Mystic River Park on Friday morning July 9th, before proceeding up the river to Mystic Seaport in late afternoon. The boats, crewed by midshipmen, will stay at Mystic Seaport until departure on Monday morning, July 12th. Full Story 4E's Commitment to the Community - 4E - Eagle Electric is proud to announce our most recent commitments to programs in the community for organizations that serve, including the 2010 Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament. Full Story Spring into Home Improvement! - Full Story Aquarium Preparing to Send Assistance to Gulf Coast Region - Sea Research Foundation announced today that it has made preparations to deploy animal care resources to the Gulf Coast region, including veterinary staff, animal stranding personnel and a coordinated volunteer effort. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Visiting Musical Theater Company - Mystic Seaport will host Revels Repertory Company, a touring ensemble from Watertown, MA, who will perform the original production “A Celebration of the Sea,” at the Mystic Art Cinema in Olde Mistick Village Saturday, May 15, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Full Story Riverfront Children\'s Center Spring 2010 Newsletter - The current issue of Riverfront\'s Newsletter highlights our updated Mission and History, recent Outdoor Learning Space awards, notes on academic excellence, the CT CHIP child ID program and the 2010 Riverfront Run. Full Story REGISTER NOW FOR ANNUAL RIVERFRONT RUN - The Riverfront Children's Center will host the 2010 RIVERFRONT RUN fourth annual 5K-plus Road Race and Family Fun Run, on Saturday, May 15 at 9:30am. The RIVERFRONT RUN is the only scheduled annual road race in Groton City and a great way to kick off the running season, whether you are a serious runner or just want to have a fun morning at Eastern Point Beach. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in. The 5K-plus road race is a USATF Certified, 3.425-mile loop course that begins and ends at Groton City’s Eastern Point Beach and follows a scenic route through the Eastern Point area. The course is fast and relatively flat. Timing is by SNERRO. The Family Fun Run is perfect for younger runners and families, including those with strollers. Come out and run or stroll either course! Full Story Free Disney Dining Plan - Book a Magic Your Way Package for travel dates August 15th-October 2nd and receive a FREE Disney dining plan! Contact Get Your Ears On! for more information. Become a fan on Facebook or check out our website for all the details! Full Story The May Enterprise Newsletter is Here! - Full Story Mystic Chamber announces new tourism networking event - Calling all tourism professionals! On May 19, the Mystic Chamber will be hosting Tourism Matters - a new event for our tourism-related members. Join us for tourism trends (courtesy of Ed Dombroskas of the Eastern Regional Tourism District), packaging tips and a mini-expo center where members can display information about their businesses for easy networking, collaboration and package planning. Not to mention a business card drawing with exciting items from the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southeastern New England. The event will be held at the Groton Inn & Suites, 99 Gold Star Highway, Groton, from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. and is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southeastern New England, the Mystic & Shoreline Visitor Information Center and The Washington Trust Company. A continental breakfast will be served. Full Story Aquarium Announces Winners of Scrap Art Sculpture Contest - In March and April, Mystic Aquarium encouraged community members to turn their recyclables into artistic treasures for its second annual Scrap Art Sculpture Contest. Among the many creative, marine-themed pieces submitted, two entries stood out – “Baby Eco”, created by Chance Gaudreau, 10, of Baltic, and “Garbatee the Manatee,” created by Seth Glickman, 9, of Groton. Full Story Free CTCHIP Child ID Program at Riverfront Run on May 15 - On May 15, from 8:30 -11:30 am, the Riverfront Children’s Center of Groton will host the Connecticut Freemason’s CHIP child identification program at Eastern Point Beach’s Zbierski House. CHIP is a comprehensive child identification program designed to give families a measure of protection against the ever-increasing problem of missing children. CTCHIP is recognized by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as one of the most comprehensive child recovery and identification programs in the nation. Full Story Thank You to Our May Day Participants - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce would like to extend their thanks to all those who participated in the Annual May Day Celebration this past Saturday in the Mystic River Park. Full Story The Great Stonington Pizza Challenge - Nothing says family meal like great pizza. On Thursday, May 20th the Stonington Community Center would like to celebrate great pizza by sponsoring "The Great Pizza Challenge". Full Story Mystic Seaport Names New Director of Museum Education - Mystic Seaport has named Sarah Cahill its new director of museum education and outreach. She will begin June 7. Full Story Proton Marketing Has Moved! - With the move behind us, we are excited about new beginnings and focus. Proton Marketing specializes in Email Marketing and Mobile Marketing Solutions. Full Story Abbott's Opens Friday May 7th 2010 for the Season - NOANK, CT -- Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, on the water at 117 Pearl Street in Noank, will open for the season Friday, May 7th. Open weekends during May, the restaurant’s hours of operation are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon - 7 pm. Full Story Experience "Marine Mammals of the Arctic" at Aquarium - This May, venture to the ends of the earth to meet the fascinating animals that live there and the people who work with them. Immersion Learning™, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., brings the vast and exciting Arctic world live via webcast to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and many other Immersion sites across the country on May 18 to 20. Full Story Celebrate Mother's Day with the Red Door Spa - Mother's Day spa packages come beautifully wrapped with a complimentary Elizabeth Arden fragrance collection. Full Story Mom's the Word at Stonecroft! - Treat Mom to a sensational day at Stonecroft. Choose from a special Mother's Day Brunch with seatings from 11am - 2:30pm, or relax and experience fine dining and creative regional cuisine for dinner with seatings from 5pm - 8pm. Full Story Appreciation Breakfast Honoring Old Mystic Firemen and Women - On Saturday, May 22,2010 Victoria L'Homme owner of The Pizza Grille and Michael Cardillo owner of The Old Mystic Inn will be hosting a breakfast to honor those courageous firemen and women of the Old Mystic Fire Department; in there efforts in rescuing and the time spent pumping out basements of those homeowners and business' that were in need of assistance during the flood that took place on March 30, 2010. Full Story This just in....Media Flash! - Kitchen Little was chosen by Yankee Magazine in their Best of New England issue (May/June p 57) as a Best Bet for wonderful meals with stunning views......but wait, there's more! Full Story Travel to the Ocean's Depths with Dr. Robert Ballard May 14 - Explore the oceans, the last great uncharted territory, with the man who discovered the R.M.S. Titanic, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and Institute for Exploration President Dr. Robert Ballard. The event, on May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garde Arts Center, is part of the new “Faces of Our Planet” series, created by Sea Research Foundation, National Geographic Live and the Garde Arts Center to reveal the mysteries and discoveries of the world’s human, animal and geographic faces. Full Story Mother's Day Brunch at Kitchen Little - Check out the delicious specials below. Full Story LEGISLATIVE ALERT from CBIA - Your help would be greatly appreciated. Currently CBIA's working against two very harmful tax measures. They are HB-5534, An Act Concerning A Revenue Accountability Commission, and SB-485, As Act Concerning Tax Fairness. Both of these measures are being pushed for by the spending lobby and groups that don't seem to understand that Connecticut is in trouble. Full Story CBIA Legislative ALERT - CBIA Legislative ALERT Time to act: Stop mandatory paid time off With just days left in the legislative session, a major push is being made to approve SB-63, mandating paid time off in Connecticut. It's time to act NOW to finally defeat this proposal this year. Full Story Jump Start Small Business Recovery Grant Fund - Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce Establishes Jump Start Small Business Recovery Grant Fund for Local Businesses Affected by the Flood $37,501 Available So Far… Full Story Fairview Odd Fellows Home of CT awards medal of honor - Full Story Volunteers Needed for May Day - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with May Day this Saturday, May 1st in the Mystic River Park. Full Story Hospice Southeastern Connecticut Honors Volunteers - Volunteers for Hospice Southeastern Connecticut were honored at a brunch on April 24. Many were celebrating milestone anniversary years of service. Full Story Sea Research Foundation Receives $12,500 Grant from Dominion - In celebration of Earth Day, Dominion Resources presented Sea Research Foundation – parent organization of Mystic Aquarium, Institute for Exploration and Immersion Learning – with a $12,500 Earth Day environmental grant on April 22. The grant supports the new “Faces of Our Planet” series, created by Sea Research Foundation, National Geographic Live and the Garde Arts Center to show the mysteries and discoveries of the world’s human, animal and geographic faces through film, live performance and multimedia presentations. Full Story Author William H. White to Speak at Mystic Seaport - Award-winning author, historian and life-long sailor William H. White will speak at the final program of the 2010 Maritime Author Series at Mystic Seaport Wednesday, April 28, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport Announces Name, Opening Date of Restaurant - Latitude 41° Restaurant at Mystic Seaport will open Tuesday, April 27. Owned by Mystic Seaport and operated by the Mystic-based company Coastal Gourmet Inc., Latitude 41° will offer guests new American cuisine made with the highest quality and freshest ingredients. Full Story Message from Congressman Courtney - Regarding the HIRE Act and Health Care Reform. Full Story MYSTIC SEAPORT TO HOST US NAVAL ACADEMY SAILING SQUADRON - MYSTIC SEAPORT TO HOST US NAVAL ACADEMY SAILING SQUADRON The U. S. Naval Academy (USNA) Offshore Sail Training Squadron (OSTS) will visit Mystic Seaport over the weekend of July 9 to July 11, 2010. After a non-stop, 300-nautical mile sail from Annapolis, MD., four NA-44 foot sailboats will arrive at Mystic’s Public Landing on Friday morning July 9th, before proceeding up the river to Mystic Seaport in the afternoon. The boats, crewed by Midshipmen, will stay at Mystic Seaport until departure on Monday morning, July 12th. Full Story Penguin Chicks at Mystic Aquarium Take Their First Swim - Mystic Aquarium’s newest African penguin chicks showed off their newfound swimming skills on April 15. For the first time, the two chicks took the plunge into the Roger Tory Peterson Penguin Exhibit and were introduced to the public. Full Story Mystic Seaport Presents Modern Marine Masters Exhibition - The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport will host its annual spring exhibition and sale, Modern Marine Masters, April 25 through June 12. Full Story New Greater Mystic Visitors Bureau Announces Marketing Plan - During a breakfast held on April 14 at Mystic Aquarium for representatives from the broad Mystic area tourism industry, the Eastern Regional Tourism District introduced the newly formed Greater Mystic Visitors Bureau (GMVB) and its regional marketing plan for the summer tourism season and beyond. Full Story Mother's Makeover At G Spa MGM Grand - This Mother's Day give Mom a special gift from G Spa and Salon to show her how much she is appreciated. Full Story Are you prepared to take risks with toxic pesticides? - EPA restricts pesticide implicated in death of two Layton sisters Full Story This Friday at Stonecroft! - Don't miss our Prime Rib and Scallops Special!! We invite you to join us for dinner this Friday and savor your choice of tender Prime Rib, succulent Scallops, or the best of both worlds, Surf & Turf. Selections include chef's accompaniments. $19.95* Relax while you dine to the soothing sounds of live Classical music performed by Tommy G on guitar. Tax and gratuity additional. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Explore the Story of American Tugboats* - Tugs!, an interactive exhibition that will trace the past, present and future of the American tug, tow and barge industry, will open at Mystic Seaport Saturday, May 22. Full Story Donation for Request - Dear Member, The Connecticut Department of Labor Appeals Division is honored to have been selected to host the 30th Annual National Association of Unemployment Insurance Appellate Boards (NAUIAB) Conference at the Mystic Hilton from June 13-17, 2010. Full Story Fairview Medal Dinner April 24, 2010 - Full Story Urgent Support Requested - Troop Supporters, Please participate in Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler O. Griffin by showing up and lining up with your American Flags on the route from TF Green Airport to Griswold's Gagne-Piechoski's Funeral Home for Tyler's Final Homecoming Monday (April 12, 2010) between 6-6:30pm. Please ensure to arrive and assemble earlier than 6pm so as not conflict with the funeral procession. Full Story BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - Beech Brook Farm, The only Gaited Horse Rescue in the country, is located right here in Mystic with over 16 horses currently being rehabilitated or ready for adoption. Full Story Kitchen Little Live on Fox News 61 - Televised Breakfast Full Story Special Letter from Rodney Butler - “It was truly a pleasure meeting all of you at our first ever Taste of Foxwoods event! Full Story Mystic Seaport Presents Premiere of New Ric Burns Film - Mystic Seaport will present "Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World," a new documentary by Ric Burns, at its local premiere at Palmer Auditorium at Connecticut College Sunday, May 2, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Admission to the premiere is free. Full Story Esker Point Beach Summer Sound Wave Concerts 2010 - Do you want to effectively promote your business to thousands of people this summer? Groton Parks and Recreation has just the opportunity for you! Full Story Mystic Aquarium Seeks Volunteers for Amphibian Monitoring - With the warm weather officially here, it is time to venture outside and become a volunteer for the third field season of Mystic Aquarium’s Amphibian Monitoring Project. Leap into action and attend the family-friendly training session at the aquarium on Saturday, May 1 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Full Story Operation Lobster Dinners - Grossman's Seafood will host the 2nd Annual Operation Lobster dinner Sunday July 18, 2010. Grossman's will provide 600 lobster dinners to our military neighbors and their families, in honor of their service and sacrifice. If you would like to help with this event, you can volunteer or sponsor - see below. Full Story Garden Specialties has a New Location! - Full Story We Care for Your Trees...NATURALLY! - We have natural systemic treatments that can stop many pests from damaging your healthy trees. Full Story Sea Research Receives $5,000 Grant from Monsanto Fund - Sea Research Foundation, the parent organization of Mystic Aquarium, Institute for Exploration and Immersion Learning, has received a $5,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund, a private foundation and the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company. Full Story RIVERFRONT RECEIVES GRANT FROM MONSANTO FUND - The Riverfront Children’s Center, Inc. of Groton, Connecticut, today announced it has received $,7275.00 from the Monsanto Fund, a private foundation and the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, to support site work on the Center’s new Outdoor Natural Learning Space, which is designed to provide science, gardening and outdoor experience for young children enrolled in their program. Full Story Concert for Conservation to Benefit DPNC - Accomplished violinist and Stonington native Hilary Castle will perform works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schumann at a Concert for Conservation to benefit the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on April 11 at 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in Mystic. Tickets are $20 for DPNC members, $25 for non-members and $7 for students. Tickets may be purchased by calling (860) 536-1216. Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Host Annual Earth Day Celebration Apr. 24 - Mystic Aquarium is throwing a party for the planet, and you’re invited! On April 17, help clean up the coastline, then learn about ways to protect Mother Nature during the aquarium’s annual Earth Day celebration on April 24. Full Story Celebrate Mother's Day at the Mystic Marriott - Check out the menu below: Full Story Friday Nights At Stonecroft - Introducing our Prime Rib and Scallops Special!! We invite you to join us for dinner this Friday and savor your choice of tender Prime Rib, succulent Scallops or the best of both worlds, Surf & Turf. Selections include chef's accompaniments. $19.95* Relax while you dine to the soothing sounds of live Classical music performed by Tommy G on guitar. Tax and gratuity additional. Full Story John McEuen to bring his acoustic magic to the Oasis Room* - John McEuen, multi-instrumentalist and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, will bring his musical impressions from over 30 years of worldwide travels to the Garde Art Center's Oasis Room on Saturday, April 17, at 8 pm. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Oasis Room Welcomes Teen Crooning Sensation - Eighteen-year-old crooner and Westerly, R.I., native, Nicolas King, will perform with his trio - featuring music director and pianist Mike Renzi - at the Garde Arts Center's 130-seat Oasis Room on Saturday, April 10, at 8 p.m. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Water in your basement or crawlspace? - MOLD & FUNGUS DAMAGE Full Story How safe are your vitamins? - Is it worth buying cheaper vitamins and supplements at a discount store to save a little money? If you think all vitamins are the same, read on--- Full Story April 2010 Enterprise Newsletter is Here! - Full Story Immersion Learning and NAMEPA Host Maritime Art Contest - The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) and Immersion Learning™ – a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc. – are calling all artists for their second annual national marine art contest, this year themed “Mariners help save our seas”. Students may submit their creations through May 7. Full Story EASTER FUN! - At My Sisters Wardrobe, 12 Steamboat Wharf, Downtown Mystic Full Story Celebrate Easter Weekend With Breakfast at Kitchen Little - We begin breakfast service at 6:30 am, serving till 1:00 pm. We look forward to hosting your guests for a truly memorable dining experience in Mystic! Thank you for your continued patronage, FLO Full Story TJ Motors Celebrates 30 Years In Business - Full Story Mystic Seaport Opens Doors to Collections Research Center - Mystic Seaport will exhibit significant items relating to America’s maritime heritage at “A Return to the Cabinet of Curiosities: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour,” the final installment of the Museum’s “Maritime Surprises” series held Friday, April 9, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport Offers Free Admission for Teachers - Educators and their families – up to four people total – will be admitted for free into Mystic Seaport during Educators’ Weekend April 10-11. Full Story Easter Sunday Brunch at Stonecroft - Celebrate Easter Sunday with Family and Friends at Stonecroft Country Inn. Sumptuous Buffet offers Breakfast and Lunch Fare from 11:30am - 3:00pm. Full Story Groton Utilities offering on-line account access - Groton Utilities has introduced e-Care, its new on-line account access system. Spring has sprung and so hasn’t Internet access to electric and water bills for Groton Utilities customers. Full Story Turn It Upside Down - Inversion Basics - Full Story Adventures by Disney Gateway Collection - Adventures by Disney Gateway Collection is a more affordable alternative to the Classic and Signature Collections. We can compare these trips to see what works best for your family. Contact Get Your Ears On! for all the details. Full Story Photographer Paul Nicklen Brings Audiences Under the Ice - Travel with National Geographic photographer and biologist Paul Nicklen to the ends of the earth on April 16 at the Garde Arts Center. The event is part of the new “Faces of Our Planet” series, created by Sea Research Foundation, National Geographic Live and the Garde Arts Center to reveal the mysteries and discoveries of the world’s human, animal and geographic faces. Full Story Cocktails with the Whales Returns this Spring to Aquarium - Cocktails with the Whales returns this spring and summer to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. The event, which began in 2009 as a monthly gathering, will take place bi-weekly this year due to its popularity. Full Story Celebrate Easter at Stonecroft - Stonecroft Country Inn in Ledyard invites you to relax and enjoy Easter Dinner in their dining room, Sunday, April 4th. Seatings available at 11:30am, 2:00pm and 4:30pm. (860) 572-0771 for Reservations. Full Story Call for Artists! - Apply now for Art on Groton Bank, July 17 and Nov. 6 Full Story Stadium Sports Bar and Grill highlights latest happenings! - Full Story Check out our New Member to Member Discounts - Recently added discounts include Mango's Wood-Fired Pizza Co. and TJ Motors. Full Story Touch a Shark During Shark Week at Mystic Aquarium - See sharks of all shapes and sizes (including some you may not even realize are sharks!) during Shark Week at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration from April 14 to 20. Among the April vacation week activities is the chance to touch live sharks at the new shark touch pool. Full Story SAFER YARD CARE - Toxic or Non-Toxic we ALL now have a choice. Bio Tech Pest Controls of Westerly, RI is committed to using only Plant and Mineral-based naturally occurring pesticides. We NEVER use synthetic chemicals. We always act with the utmost concern for the environment. Full Story Blossom into Spring - Full Story 2010 RIVERFRONT RUN - GET INVOLVED! - Get involved in the Riverfront Run 5K-plus and Family Fun Run, Saturday, May 15th at Eastern Point Beach in Groton. Full Story Lobster Lovers Sale, Sail into Spring Package - Come celebrate the return of Spring and Daylight Savings time. Enjoy ~ magnificent water views ~ award-winning service & hospitality ~ bountiful breakfasts ~ and classic New England lobster dinners . . . nothing beats fresh lobster right off the boat! Full Story Classic Mystic Getaway Vacation Package - “Mystic…one of the Northeast's most visited tourist destinations…” according to New York Times' #1 bestseller 1000 Places To See Before You Die, offers adventure, excitement and history. Come relax at the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina Bed and Breakfast in Niantic, CT. We've done the planning, we've purchased the tickets and we've explored the most popular attractions and restaurants Mystic Country has to offer. Full Story Stephan J.W. Platzer to Speak at Mystic Seaport - Accomplished sailor and author Stephan J.W. Platzer will discuss Bringing E Home, the firsthand account of his transatlantic voyage aboard the schooner Ernestina, at the Maritime Author Series at Mystic Seaport Wednesday, March 24, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Full Story Mohegan Sun’s Fins, Fossils and Family Package - Full Story Stonington Economic Roundtable - Stonington First Selectman Edward Haberek Jr. is hosting the Inaugural Stonington Economic Roundtable titled “Solutions for Stonington”. The event will take place Tuesday; March 30, 2010 at the Mystic Hilton. Registration will begin at 7:45 am and the program will run to 10:15 am. The price is $15.00 to cover the cost of breakfast. Full Story Sponsor the Bill Bentley Memorial Golf Tournament - In 2005 Bill was taken from his family and friends at the age of 45 following his battle with cancer. As a devoted and loving husband, father, son and brother, Bill lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed biking, boating, golf, the New England Patriots, cooking gourmet dinners, drinking fine wines and sharing great jokes. This memorial golf tournament will celebrate Bill’s life as well as ensure that his memory provides a living legacy for others. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the two non-profits (L&M and Temple Emanu-El) that were closest to Bill’s heart. Full Story Help Mango's build their buoy wall - Mango's Wood-Fired Pizza Co.is the new pizza restaurant located in Olde Mistick Village, they offer pizza, salads, subs, wings, handmade milkshakes and more. We are looking for help from the local community in building our lobster pot buoy wall, which will help put the final touches on the outside Mango’s. Full Story Fish Oil Found to Contain Toxic Levels of PCBs - The following information comes from Dr. Stephen Chaney, biochemist and biophysicist from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. All supplements are not the same. You need to know the difference. Full Story Crittercam Inventor Greg Marshall to Appear at the Garde - This March, experience life from an animal’s point of view during an evening with Crittercam inventor Greg Marshall at the Garde Arts Center on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of the new “Faces of Our Planet” series, created by Sea Research Foundation, National Geographic Society and the Garde Arts Center to reveal the mysteries and discoveries of the world’s human, animal and geographic faces. Full Story Spring is in the Air… - Sunday April 4th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in our Grand Ballroom Full Story Book Your Easter Celebration at Mystic Marriott - At the Octagon Full Story Aquarium Seeking Entries for Scrap Art Sculpture Contest - Calling all scrap artists! Mystic Aquarium, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., is holding its second annual Scrap Art Sculpture contest and is seeking marine-themed art created from recycled materials. Artists of all ages and abilities may submit their creations through April 23. Full Story See BON JOVI Live For a Good Cause! - Hospice Southeastern Connecticut has a few tickets still available to see BON JOVI in the comfort of the Earth Suite Skybox at the Mohegan Sun Arena! Full Story Florist and Delivery Volunteers Honored - Hospice Southeastern Connecticut recently honored the florists and volunteers who participate in the Rose Program with a wine and cheese reception. Full Story Announcing the Mystic Irish Parade Film Festival! - Mystic Independent Theater will host the 2010 Mystic Irish Parade Film Festival March 20-28. Featuring two new films about Liam Clancy and a special evening of family songs & stories with Aoife Clancy, to pay tribute to his recent passing in December 2009. Full Story Black Bear Martial Arts Spring Special! - Full Story YMCA Lobby Renovation - The Mystic Branch of the Ocean Community YMCA is renovating the front lobby. We have a large bulletin board/brochure holder and floor safe free to anyone that hauls it. Full Story A Holistic Approach to Successful Kids with ADHD - A Holistic Approach to Successful Children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. An Experiential Workshop for Parents of Children with ADD/ADHD. Attention all parents of children with ADD/ADHD. Come learn a holistic 14-step system to unlock your child’s potential and create success in all areas of their life. Saturday April 3, 2010 9AM - 3PM Mystic Chamber of Commerce Conference Center Full Story Do you want to Reset and Recharge Your Metabolism? - As we age our metabolism slows down; because of that the aging process begins with our hair, skin & body function including unstable sugar levels high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and most importantly unhealthy and dangerous weight gain. Dr. Donald Layman, the father of metabolism with over 90 peer review papers and studies helped develop a patented system that really works and is exclusive to Qivana. This proprietary product that the world has never seen will reset and stabilize your metabolism to when you were in your early 20’s and then maintain it for the rest of your life? There is nothing like it and it is called MetaboliQtm. Full Story Aquarium Hosts Programs for Students with Disabilities - For children and teenagers with disabilities or challenges such as anger management or bullying, the Waterford-based Synergy Center Corporation offers unique new options: the Synergy Socials Program and Social Species from the Sea to Me, two social skill-building classes at Mystic Aquarium, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc. Full Story Pizza Grille Needs your Vote - Vote Pizza Grille as having the best Wings and best Fish n Chips. Full Story April Newsletter to be produced by the Mystic River Press! - Full Story A Nia Special Event - Full Story Operation Lobster Dinner ll - Saturday July 17th, 2010 Full Story Accomplished Sailing Couple to Speak at Mystic Seaport - Blue-water sailors Bob and Ami Green will share details about their three-year-long sail in their talk “If You’re Ever in the Amazon...” at the Mystic Seaport Adventure Series Thursday, March 18. Full Story Gene Bertoncini and Tosh Sheridan to play at the Oasis Room - On Saturday, March 20, at 8 p.m., jazz guitarist, composer and Waterford native, Tosh Sheridan will share the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room stage with his mentor, the internationally renowned Gene Bertoncini. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Benny Reid Quintet to bring modern jazz to the Oasis Room - A fresh and potent new voice on the modern jazz scene, 29-year-old, alto saxophonist Benny Reid will perform with his quintet at the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room on Friday, March 12, at 8 pm. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story The Garde invites you to An Evening with Leon Redbone - Legendary ‘70s artist Leon Redbone will perform for one-night only at the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Singer-Songwriter Catie Curtis to perform at the Oasis Room - Folk singer and songwriter Catie Curtis will perform at the Garde Arts Center’s 130-seat Oasis Room on Saturday, March 6, at 8 p.m. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Watch Penguin Chicks Grow on Aquarium's Live Web Cam - Mystic Aquarium’s African penguin chick Web cam is back, and this year, it’s interactive. Last year, thousands of people from around the world watched Blue-Blue, a male African penguin, grow into a full fledgling via the live Web cam at mysticaquarium.org. Starting today, people can watch two new chicks grow, as well as get weekly video updates and submit questions to penguin trainers. Full Story When they say “It’s Organic Based”...IT'S NOT ORGANIC! - Full Story The March Enterprise Newsletter is Here! - Full Story TIP A DOC - Relay team Buddy's Buddies is hosting this event Full Story MRHS Annual Appraisal Day - Our Annual Appraisal Day is coming up. Check your attics, drawers and closets and bring in your treasures to see if they have any financial value beyond your love for them! Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce - Full Story Mystic Seaport to Debut New “Maritime Matinees” Series - World-renowned marine photographer Benjamin Mendlowitz will be the first presenter at “Maritime Matinees in March,” a new four-part series hosted by Mystic Seaport beginning Saturday, March 6, from 1 - 3:30 p.m. Full Story Seasonal Happenings at Stonecroft Country Inn - From elegant weekly dinner specials to a gourmet Sunday brunch buffet, Stonecroft has everything you need to chase away that winter chill. Visit www.stonecroft.com for more information regarding all the seasonal happenings at Stonecroft. Full Story Exciting Improvements Planned for Mystic & Noank Library - Full Story Brain Training Expert to Give Free Talk - Brain Training Expert, Deb Burdick, LCSW, BCIA-EEG, will speak about Neurofeedback - Brain Training: What it is and what it can do for you. Full Story Riverfront Wins National Gardening Association Award - A Youth Garden Grant has been awarded to the Children’s Learning Garden at Groton’s Riverfront Children’s Center. Riverfront’s program is one of only 100 selected for this award by the National Gardening Association from more than 1,000 children’s gardening programs across the United States. Full Story Mystic Seaport Author Series to Feature Ann Davidson - Author Ann Davidson will discuss her historical novel "Catherine’s Cadeau" at the Maritime Author Series at Mystic Seaport Wednesday, February 24, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Full Story First $2,400 of Unemployment Benefits Tax Free for 2009 - All or part of unemployment benefits received in 2009 will be tax free for many unemployed workers, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Full Story 'It's All About YOU !' Spa Package - Enjoy a massage for one or treat your sweetie to a couples massage session that provides just what you need from a professional staff that truly understands that ~ it is all about you! Full Story SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR - Free, Informational Seminar about Social Security benefit options Full Story Munson Institute at Mystic Seaport Awarded $166,094 - The Frank C. Munson Institute of American Maritime Studies at Mystic Seaport has been awarded a “We the People” grant of $166,094 from the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH). Full Story A Thyme to Cook Nominated for three CATIE Awards - Full Story Mystic Irish Parade Overnight Package - Don't wait for summer to visit Mystic. Join us for the 7th Annual Mystic Irish Parade. Come stay at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa for some Irish fun. If your family is Irish, or Irish at heart, you will enjoy Southeastern CT on this wonderful Spring Weekend. Full Story Haitian Relief Week February 22 – 27th, 2010 - The Haitianreliefweek.org committee in Southeastern CT, in conjunction with local businesses and the Haitian Health Foundation (HHF), has created a way for Southeast CT businesses to come together and raise funds for Haitian Earthquake Relief and is urging SECT businesses and professionals to participate. Full Story VALENTINE’S WEEKEND at KITCHEN LITTLE - Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14 6:30 am – 1:00 pm Full Story Our Exceptional Licensed Massage Therapists at SNHC - We are so excited about our new-to-us Licensed Massage Therapists! And we know that once you have a massage with them that you will excited about them, too! Full Story FREE Admission tickets to Mystic Seaport - Help Pizza Grille increase our proceeds for the Restoration Project for the Charles W. Morgan at the Mystic Seaport. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Offer Free Kids’ Admission - Mystic Seaport is offering free youth admission with the purchase of one adult admission during the Museum’s Liberty Days program held February 13-14 and 18-21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The winter promotion offers a savings of $15 per child (ages 6 - 17). Full Story Valentine's Day Special From COLOR Salon & DPI - Valid the entire month of February Full Story “Capriccioso” – An Afternoon of Classical Music for Piano - The Riverfront Children’s Center presents their 5th annual Spring Classical Concert. Pianist Lucas Wong with a benefit recital of works by J. S. Bach, George Crumb, T. Patrick Carrabe, and Frederic Chopin. The concert will be held at the Sheffield Auditorium at the First Congregrational church of Old Lyme on Ferry Road. Full Story Red Heart Sale - The Finer Line Gallery & Framers of the Lost Art is currently having its "Red Heart Sale" Full Story Mystic Marriot Hotel & Spa February Packages - Make this Valentine's Day one to remember at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa. Full Story Grasso pairs with Haitian Health Foundation - Grasso Responds Actively Supporting Survivors Of Haiti Earthquake Donations May be Dropped of at the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, 14 Holmes Street Mystic Full Story Innkeepers we want you! - Members of the Bed and Breakfast of the Mystic Coast invite area innkeepers to be their guests at our first membership dinner. With a warm welcome we invite B&B owners in the New London county area to dine on us at the lovely Stonecroft Country Inn, hear a short membership presentation, learn about our coming garden and home tour and join us for our business meeting. Full Story Bon Jovi for a Good Cause - Spacious Seating, Hors d'oeuvres, and a Cash Bar. Tickets are $250. Only 100 tickets available! Full Story Healing the Generations - Healing the Generations: The Second Annual Family Violence and Child Trauma Conference will be held Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th, 2010 at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Full Story REGIONAL BUSINESS "STORIES IN PROGRESS" VIDEO NOW ON-LINE - Full Story TRADE MISSION TO ISRAEL - Following the successful CT Armada to Europe in June 2009, the US Department of Commerce Middletown Office and CT District Export Council are sponsoring the CT Armada to Israel to capture business for Connecticut companies in the Middle East. The Armada will be led by Congressman Joseph Courtney of CT’s second district. Full Story FEBRUARY IS HEALTHY HEART MONTH - Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is up to each of us to take charge of our health and implement strategies for promoting a healthy heart. Full Story The February Newsletter has Arrived! - Full Story Helping Babies and Partying with Penguins! - Full Story A Romantic Weekend at Stonecroft - Extraordinary Valentine's happenings all weekend! We invite you to relax and experience creative gourmet menus, in a romantic country atmosphere. Stonecroft Country Inn...two inns... one style...endless charm. Full Story G Spa MGM Valentine's Day Special Offers You'll Adore - Learn more about how you and your sweetheart can indulge in these Valentine's Day Specials Full Story ANNUAL RIVERFRONT RUN SEEKS RACE SPONSORS - The Riverfront Children's Center will host the 2010 Riverfront Run, our fourth annual 5K-plus Road Race and Family Fun Run, on Saturday, May 15. Please join us as an individual or business sponsor and help support a community event that is the only scheduled Annual Road Race within the Groton City. The Riverfront Run is a USATF Certified, 3.425 mile, loop course that begins and ends at Groton City’s Eastern Point Beach and follows a scenic route through the Eastern Point area. Full Story Riverfront Children's Center Fall 2009 Newsletter - How much of an impact can volunteers really make? More than you think! Full Story Professional Office Space Available - $590 / 400ft² - Professional Office Suite (Stonington CT) Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Host Bite Week Feb. 14-19 - Think you know who has the biggest set of chompers at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration? Guests during February school vacation week may be surprised. In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the aquarium is hosting Bite Week from February 14 to 19. Full Story Mated Penguin Pairs at Mystic Aquarium Create Art - As the ultimate tribute to Valentine’s Day, two mated African penguin pairs at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration have created 30 original paintings together. These paintings ($124.99) will be available for purchase beginning February 5 in the Aquarium Store and at mysticaquarium.org. Full Story Octagon: Summer Showdown – Where snow meets Sun - Join us at the 4 Diamond Octagon Restaurant to beat the Winter blues with our specially created Summer Showdown Menu. Full Story Fitch High School- Talent/Fashion Show - Come out and join us in helping the class of 2010 and in addition to supporting the drug and alcohol free graduation party. Full Story Barefoot Truth - All Ages Show and Album Release Party - Full Story Children's Yoga Teacher Training with Lani - Full Story Seasonal Happenings at Stonecroft - Extraordinary overnight Valentine's packages and special happenings all season! We invite you to relax and experience deluxe accommodations and creative gourmet menus, as well as weeknight specials, and our signature brunch in a romantic country setting. Stonecroft Country Inn...two inns... one style...endless charm. Full Story North Stonington Lions Club Hosting a Wine & Beer Tasting - The North Stonington Lions are Hosting a Wine & Beer Tasting on February 20, 2010 Full Story Mystic Seaport Invites Visitors to View Rare Artifacts - Mystic Seaport will examine the rarely seen Charles K. Stillman Collection in “Fishing in the Footsteps of Dr. Charles K. Stillman: A Look into One of Our Founder's Favorite Hobbies,” the second installment of the “Maritime Surprises from the Museum’s Collections” series held Friday, February 12, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Full Story EARN EXTRA CASH - Full Story CUPPING SPECIAL $50 per session - Cupping is great for pain relief and to induce a state of relaxation. There are many ways to apply cupping therapy. Andrea and Kathleen have studied advanced cupping techniques and are eager to share their cupping talents with you. Full Story Hospice SECT Celebrates 25 Years! - Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, founded in 1985, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a number of events throughout the year, culminating in a Gala Cocktail Celebration at the Mohegan Sun Ballroom on October 23, 2010. Full Story 2010 Survey of Eastern CT Businesses - Eastern Connecticut—a tapestry of midsized cities, rural areas, and coastal communities—is home to an expansive military complex, a vibrant seaport and maritime museum, world-class casinos, a leading pharmaceutical research and development facility, and thousands of diverse businesses connected by the most versatile transportation system in the state. CBIA’s biennial Survey of Eastern Connecticut Businesses, conducted in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, details the competitive advantages and challenges to doing business in this region. The current survey was conducted during one of the most volatile economic periods in recent history for Connecticut’s residents and businesses. Questionnaires were distributed in October 2009, prior to the release of state labor statistics that triggered extended unemployment benefits and before the announcement of a corporate relocation with major implications, both positive and negative, for key areas in the region. 2010 Survey of Eastern CT Businesses Full Story Groton’s Fall Festival 2010 Scheduled - Groton’s Fall Festival Committee is planning on parlaying the success of the first fours years into a bigger and better Fall Festival this year. Register by April 15th and receive the 2009 rates! An opportunity beckons you, an opportunity for you to connect with your current customers and attract new ones. This is a major event created and planned by the Groton Business Association of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the Festival is to bring the community together and offer local businesses an opportunity to promote their products and services. Full Story Mystic Seaport Announces 2010 Maritime Authors Series - Maritime historian, educator and acclaimed author Mary Malloy kicks off the 2010 Maritime Authors Series at Mystic Seaport Wednesday, January 27. Full Story A Weekend of Romance at Stonecroft - Extraordinary overnight Valentine's packages and special happenings all weekend! We invite you to relax and experience deluxe accommodations and creative gourmet menus, as well as country breakfast and our signature brunch in a romantic country setting. Stonecroft Country Inn...two inns...one style...endless charm. Full Story SouthEastern Connecticut Enterprise Region - REGIONAL BUSINESS "STORIES IN PROGRESS" VIDEO NOW ON-LINE Full Story FREE TICKETS to BAEC Home Show this weekend! - Free Tickets to the BAEC Home Show January 23rd & 24th at Mohegan Sun Arena Courtesy of Bio Tech Pest Controls & Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. Tickets available by emailing David Jones at David@BioTechPestControls.com Ticket Value: $12.00 • Limit 4 Full Story The Hilton Mystic is accepting food donations - Please drop non-perishable food items by the Conference Center area at the hotel. Full Story Volunteers needed as a new rescue horse arrives - Horse pulled from Camelot kill pen arrives at Beech Brook Farm Equine rescues bring our total to 11 horses saved. Thus we continue to seek more volunteers to help at the rescue. Full Story Sea Research's Tracy Romano to Be on Women in Sciences Pane - As more women enter the sciences, and these careers increasingly become the careers of tomorrow, women from across Connecticut will be discussing challenges and opportunities for women in these fields at the Connecticut Technology Council’s sixth annual Women of Innovation Awards Program on January 20 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Full Story CHARTER OAK PARTNERS WITH FITCH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - Donations Being Accepted at All Charter Oak Branches Charter Oak Federal Credit Union and students from Groton’s Robert E. Fitch High School, are partnering to raise emergency funds to support the American Red Cross’s Haiti relief efforts. Working with the Credit Union’s in-school branch, Fitch students will hold a school-wide coin drive to raise funds, with students donating spare change to help the devastated nation. Charter Oak’s Community Giving Program will match student donations dollar for dollar up to $500. Full Story GREEN BABY - Full Story A Red Door Spa Warm Welcome Awaits you.... - Mystic Red Door Spa is offering special pricing on the following services: Classic Swedish Massage and Elizabeth Arden Essential Facial for $99.00. Warm Cream Maincure and Pedicure combination for $65.00. 20% off any Hair Services. Full Story The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport to Host Workshops - This winter, the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport presents two new workshops teaching artists how to use photography as a creative tool. Full Story PNC EMERGENCY PANTRY NEEDS ITEMS - If you're out shopping this weekend, the emergency food pantry is in need of 3 items in large supply. 1) grape jelly and jam 2) pineapple and peaches (cans only) 3) baked beans Full Story Aquarium, Garde and National Geographic Launch Event Series - Beginning on February 2, 2010, audiences at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London will be transported around the world, to the ends of the Earth and into the ocean’s depths to discover the “Faces of Our Planet.” Full Story Full Moon Madness at Margarita's to benefit CT Adoption - Margarita's Mexican Restaurant will hold a benefit for Connecticut Adoption & Family Services on January 30, 2010, February 28, 2010, and March 30, 2010. The Full Moon Madness program benefits different local charities each month through the donation of 5% of its gross lounge receipts on the night of the Full Moon. Full Story Sunday Brunch at Stonecroft - Relax and enjoy a delicious Sunday Brunch Buffet from 11am - 2:30pm. Full Story New Year! New Decade! New You! - Most of us make New Year's resolutions that eventually fall by the wayside. This year instead of resolutions, MAKE A DECISION to take better care of your health so you will be able to accomplish and enjoy your life and family goals. Full Story Hurry … donate before the tax year ends! - Habitat ReStore Businesses – Contractors Hurry … donate before the tax year ends! Overstocks, Returns, Damaged Merchandise and Building Materials Full Story MRHS Offers Spring Trip to PA and VA - Join the MRHS on a 5 day bus trip to historic houses, gardens and battle sites in PA and VA, including the exquisite Longwood Gardens and newly opened Poplar Forest! Full Story Sales Position Available - Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce seeks an outside sales representative. Full Story Jack Dalton to Speak at Mystic Seaport Adventure Series - Professional storyteller, writer and educator Jack Dalton will present “Alaska, My Home” at Mystic Seaport’s Adventure Series Thursday, January 21. Full Story MYSTIC YOGA SHALA PRESENTS - Full Story An Exceptional Dinner Offering - Every Thursday in January, enjoy dinner for 2 with a bottle of wine for $50* at Stonecroft Country Inn. Call 860-572-0771 for reservations. One Inn...Two Styles...Endless Charm Full Story January Enterprise Newsletter - Full Story HOST A GBA MEETING IN 2010 - The Groton Business Association (GBA) works with and promotes businesses in the Groton area. Join Groton's active business group a division of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce to to help enhance the economic vitality of the Groton Business community. Full Story Mystic Streetscape Update - Click below to download the Newsletter Update from the Town of Stonington for the Mystic Streetscape Project. Mystic Streetscape Update Full Story How can I build my Immune Defense? - WHY PRODUCT SYSTEMS? By creating a health regimen with three very different natural products Qivana has taken a very simple, yet realistic approach to improving health. Natural products can be confusing and overwhelming. Most people couldn't select the right combination's of ingredients or products on their own. Qivana has created relationships and leveraged the wisdom of experts to build a system of products that really work together. these three products build on each other and work synergistically, becoming much more effective together than they would be on their own. Full Story Museum Artifacts Revealed in New Series at Mystic Seaport - Mystic Seaport will unlock its vaults to examine artifacts not usually exhibited for the general public in “Maritime Surprises from the Museum’s Collections,” a new four-part series held at the Museum’s Collections Research Center beginning Friday, January 8, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Full Story The Silence Before Bach Opens January 1st - The film, directed by Pere Portabella, premiered at a retrospective of his life’s work at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Pere Portabella and his production company “Films 59” have fostered some of the most emblematic films in the history of Spanish cinema for the last fifty years, and is often associated with Buñuelian surrealism. Full Story 40 Days to Personal Revolution! - Full Story Stonecroft New Year's Day Brunch - Celebrate 2010 at Stonecroft Country Inn. Enjoy a Brunch Buffet for $29.95* per person with a complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Full Story Pere Portabella Doubleheader at Mystic Independent Theater - Mystic Independent Theater is proud to present two films by Catalan filmmaker Pere Portabella, dubbed “the legendary Spanish Surrealist and 78-year-old enfant terrible” by Film Forum. Opens January 1st. Full Story AAA names Lantern Light Tours as one of the top 12 things - During this New England holiday tradition, actors dressed in period costume reenact a Christmas Eve of 1876. Guests are led through cobblestone streets and into Colonial village homes decked with holiday decorations to enjoy tasty ginger cookies and folk dancing. The tour also includes an antique horse and carriage ride and an opportunity to walk on the tall ship docked at the river’s edge. Full Story Botanical Rodent Repellent - Fresh Cab Botanical Rodent Repellent. Available Now! Full Story Bayberry Insurance Donates to Hospice Southeastern CT - Bayberry Insurance owner Pam Atkins celebrated her agency’s 20th anniversary by giving back to the community, and Hospice Southeastern Connecticut was one of the recipients. Bayberry clients were asked to vote for the community organizations most important to them. The three highest vote-getters each received donations of $1,000 from the insurance agency. Full Story Be A Star - We are now booking Mystic Matters appearances for 2010. Full Story Request for information from the travel website - As a service to our viewers and your communities, we want to offer information on bargains and discounts for people who are traveling or seeking entertainment in New England. Full Story Mashantucket Pequot Chairman Elect Joins Sea Research Board - Sea Research Foundation Inc. has elected Rodney Butler, chairman elect of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, to its Board of Trustees. Full Story Are you as healthy as you want to be? - There is nothing more important than acquiring and maintaining optimal health. My newsletter provides information to help you do that. Share the gift of information on keeping our families healthy. Read my newsletter, "Wellness News Online" and share it with friends. Full Story Ocean Commotion 2010 to Take Place September 25 - Save the date for Sea Research Foundation's next Ocean Commotion on September 25, 2010! Full Story A Stonecroft New Year's Celebration - New Year's Eve December 31, 2009 $47.50* Prix Fixe Dinner New Year's Day Brunch January 1, 2010 $29.95* Brunch Buffet Tax and gratuity additional Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Host Tropical Adventures* - It may be cold outdoors, but at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, things are heating up during winter vacation week! Discover and celebrate the colorful fish, corals and reptiles that thrive in the sun during Tropical Adventures week, December 27 to January 2. Full Story 2010-New Year-New Beginning-New Hope - Full Story Mystic Seaport to Explore America’s Waterways in New Exhibit - "Building America’s Canals," an interactive exhibition revealing the construction and operation of the nation’s human-built waterways, opens January 30, 2010, at Mystic Seaport. Full Story Immersion Learning Challenges Students to Train Goldfish - Everyone knows whales and sea lions can be trained, but few realize that a variety of fish, including goldfish, can learn behaviors, too. Immersion Learning™, a division of Sea Research Foundation, is challenging kids across the nation to show off their animal training skills during its first-ever Goldfish Training Contest. The top three entrants will win the opportunity to be a beluga trainer for a day at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration during Immersion’s “Marine Mammals of the Arctic” live webcasts February 10 to 12. Full Story Giving Back with Cee Cee's of Mystic, llc - Full Story AAA SAVES YOU MONEY AT THE UPS STORE - SAVE MONEY DURING THE HOLDIAYS WITH GROTON’S THE UPS STORE AND AAA Full Story Fandango doughnut burger under the spotlight - The Pizza Grille's fandango doughnut burger gets reviewed by The Day. Full Story MYSTIC YOGA SHALA PRESENTS TRIBAL YOGA JAM! - Full Story Mystic Marriott New Years Eve Special - Celebrate the coming of a new year with Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, Connecticut Full Story Overnight stay with holiday-themed activities - Bring the entire family to enjoy an overnight stay with holiday-themed activities, and a breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following show: Full Story Dazzle Them This Holiday Season - $26.00 - $34.00 - $41.00 per person* 4 Course Gourmet Dinner Guests 4-20 Call 860-572-0771 for reservations. Tax and gratuity additional Full Story Happy 300th Birthday!* - In 1710 Edward Denison and his family became the first occupants of the house that still bears his name. The first Birthday Party is Sunday, December 13 from 2-4 p.m. Please come and tour our house. A gift, in the form of a non-perishable food item, is requested. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host 54th Annual Community Carol Sing - The 54th annual Community Carol Sing at Mystic Seaport will be held Sunday, December 20, from 3 - 4 p.m. Full Story Mystic Aquarium Penguin Art Now Available for Purchase - Black Friday may have passed, but at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, every day is black… and white! For the first time ever, 40 original paintings created by the aquarium’s African penguins are available for purchase. Full Story Special Aquarium Membership Offer for Chamber Members - Greater Mystic Chamber members can save $10 and get three months free when you purchase a new membership at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration (That's 15 months for the price of 12!). Full Story ARGIA Gift Certificates make the perfect holiday gift - Gift Certificates Make the Perfect Gift! Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Seeks Interns - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is looking for students to intern in their office for the Spring semester 2010. Interns can earn college credit. Full Story Immersion Learning Brings Dr. Ballard Live to Audiences - Join famed oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard as he discusses his recent deep-sea discoveries, introduces you to his new, state-of-the-art ship of exploration and reveals the details of his 2010 expedition – all via a live webcast online or at the aquarium! Full Story Cornerstone Productions presents Mistletoed. - Cornerstone Productions kicks off the 2009 holiday season with its newest holiday musical Mistletoed. Full Story The December Newsletter Here! - Full Story Announcing GMCC Welcome Neighbor Program - The Chamber announces its new “Welcome Neighbor” program, co-chaired by volunteers Darrell Fox and John Read. Full Story MYSTIC YOGA SHALA PRESENTS ACROYOGA - Full Story THINKING ABOUT HIRING? - Federal stimulus funds are available to help you hire a screened applicant with more than 50% wage reimbursement during training! Full Story Organik On-Line Store Grand Opening!! - Organik is celebrating the grand opening of their on-line store with free shipping and discounts. Full Story Healthy Eating Through the Holidays - Join us for a free class with Naturopathic Doctor, Stephanie Bethune, ND on healthy eating through the holidays. Full Story New Addition to Stonecroft Country Inn - Stonecroft Country Inn Announces New Dining Room & Event Manager, Christopher Borkowski Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host a New Family Holiday Experience - Mystic Seaport invites children and adults to celebrate the holiday season with a horse-drawn carriage ride through its decorated 19th-century streets with The Season’s Splendor: A Victorian Village Holiday Ride. Rides will be offered November 29, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 26 and 27. Full Story CHRISTMAS PARADE - Full Story Mystic Seaport Offers Post-Thanksgiving Fun at Field Days - Spend quality time with family and friends Thanksgiving weekend at Mystic Seaport’s annual Field Days, Friday and Saturday, November 27 - 28. Full Story Carol-o-grams - Full Story Mystic Seaport to Feature New Programming in Winter Schedule - Free planetarium programs, a daily tour of the Museum’s Collections Research Center and a hands-on activity center designed for visitors of all ages highlight the new winter schedule at Mystic Seaport. Full Story Angie's Pizza is Delivering! - Angie's Pizza is on Wheels!! Starting Monday November 16th Angie's is Delivering! Full Story Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream Announces New Website - Today Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream using the finest pure ingredients, continues the "Tradition Of Ice Cream Excellence". We at Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream carry on the tradition, making "The Best" homemade ice cream in the same store that has given Mystic its history of excellence for over 100 years. Full Story UN CHILDREN'S DAY - Full Story Do you have brochures? - The Cromwell Diner has a large brochure display which gets a huge amount of traffic. They would like Mystic area brochures to display on their rack for free. Full Story Pizza Grille introduces Fandango Donut Burger - Pizza Grille puts a twist on the donut burger. Be one of the first to try. Full Story Angie's Pizza Is Delivering! - Delivery Hours: Monday-Thursday 4 p.m - 9 p.m Friday-Saturday 4 p.m - 10 p.m Sunday 12 p.m - 9 p.m Full Story Eliminate H1N1 without harming the Earth - Our environmentally friendly solutions are powerful disinfectants, but are safe for children’s toys. Our solutions have the ability to eliminate harmful germs, bacteria, fungi and viruses and are specifically labeled for both influenza viruses and type A influenza viruses like H1N1. Full Story Pronto! Is Open In Mystic - Bring the restaurant home! Visit Pronto in their new location at 27 Broadway Avenue in Mystic or call 860-415-8200. Full Story A Dream Getaway for Couples - Cornerstone Productions is expanding its target market to entice over worked couples to take a short vacation to Southeastern, CT. Stop Dreaming & Spice upYour love life withCornerstone Productions Perfect Romantic Getaway Lodging, Live theater, fine dining gaming, shopping, attractions and more. Just show up and we’ll take care of the rest. Full Story Changes to Telephone Dialing Effective on Nov. 14th - As you may be aware, last spring the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) established the use of two new areas codes for Connecticut: 475 in the 203 area and 959 in the 860 area. This is a result of the explosive amount of competition in the communications market as more and more consumers have multiple phones (with phone numbers) in their homes and on mobile devices Full Story DPNC to Host Green Tie Gala and Silent Auction - Spend 3 nights in Paris, get a private tour of Fishers Island, see the New England Patriots or get a fresh-baked pie every month for a year if you are the high bidder at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Green Tie Gala and Silent Auction at the Branford House in Groton on November 21, 2009. The Gala begins at 6 p.m. and is the DNPC’s largest annual fundraiser in support of its science-based environmental education programs and services. Full Story Hospice Southeastern CT Accepts Donation from Mystic Marriot - On behalf of the Mystic Marriott employees, the Waterford Group Charitable Foundation donated $2,000 to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut. Full Story A Thyme to Cook Celebrates 25 Years - Full Story Are you overpaying for health insurance? - Your local Chamber and Aetna have teamed up to give you more choices. Full Story Hospice Southeastern CT Holiday Grief Support Groups - Hospice Southeastern CT offers bereavement support groups during the Holiday Season. Full Story Calling all Businesses - Groton Lights Parade - Saturday, December 5th, 2009: The Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Holiday Lights Parade in December at 5pm. The GBA, the Town of Groton and the City of Groton invite you to participate in this special annual holiday event. The Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce has announced that the deadline for filing an application for participation in this year’s Eleventh Holiday Lights Parade is approaching quickly. The deadline for filing an application is Friday, November 13th. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 5 at 5 p.m. Full Story Historic Downtown Mystic Scarecrow Contest Winner Announced - The winner of the Historic Downtown Mystic Scarecrow Contest is the Steamboat Inn. Full Story November is American Diabetes Month® - Why should you care? Because it is the leading cause of kidney disease, blindness, and amputations, yet nearly 25% of people who have it don’t even know it. In the United States 24 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and the American Diabetes Association estimates that there are another 6 million who have the disease but don’t know it. So chances are, you or someone you love have been affected by diabetes in some way. Full Story Reserve Your 2010 Business After Hours Passport Today! - Email triciawalsh@mysticchamber.org to sign-up today! Full Story Host a Business Before Hours In 2010 - Business Before Hours are monthly networking events held on the first Thursday of each month from 8-9 am. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business and introduce yourself and staff to potential clients and customers. Full Story $99 Sunrise & Sunset Specials at G Spa MGM Grand - Watch the Sunrise or Sunset at G Spa! Now through December 31st, 2009 treat yourself for only $99! Full Story Pain Relief with Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine - Did you know that Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is one of the most effective therapies for pain relief? Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following show Larry the Cable Guy Full Story PNC NEEDS THANKSGIVING DONATIONS - Holiday Food Drive Donation Requests For the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Full Story Keep Your Boat in the Water for the Holiday Boat Parade! - Full Story Aquarium and UConn Collaborate on New DNA/Red Tide Exhibit - What is DNA? How is it connected to red tide? And why is it important to know? “DNA, Red Tide and the Sea,” an interactive new exhibit at Mystic Aquarium answers all these questions while giving guests a look at our oceans on a whole new (microscopic) level. Full Story East Coast Catering Launches New Website - East Coast Catering is a full service café and catering company located at 165 State Street in historic downtown New London, CT. Our company specializes in hand made hors d'oeuvres, seasonal soups and salads, fresh and innovative entrées, and rich home style desserts. We offer full service catering packages for weddings, corporate activities, fundraisers, and social gatherings Full Story Make a Difference With Holiday Gifts from Mystic Aquarium - ‘Tis the season for giving, and Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration makes it easy and fun with an array of unique gifts that do double duty. Giving a gift from the aquarium is like giving two gifts in one – proceeds from these presents go toward the aquarium’s animals, educational programs, events, research and conservation efforts. Full Story The Arc of New London County and Cornerstone Productions - Budget cuts and decreased funding to promote tourism in CT has caused many businesses to seek out new and innovative ways to “get the word out” to potential visitors about Southeastern Connecticut. These cuts coupled with increased costs have made the goal of promoting the area all the more challenging. Hunter Charnow, President and one of the Founders of Cornerstone Productions, approached Kim Blair, Director of Employment for the Arc of New London, with a proposal to help keep costs down and support the efforts of persons with intellectual and other related developmental disabilities. Full Story November Enterprise Newsletter has Arrived! - Full Story Announcing: Mystic Independent Theater - Announcing: Mystic Independent Theater, Grand Opening Thanksgiving Weekend Full Story Mystic Aquarium Hosts Holiday Party for Groups Big and Small - Even small companies and groups can have a big holiday bash at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Full Story Help a Family in Need - A woman moving into the Women's Shelter with her two young children is in need of a kitchen table and chairs. If you can help please call Linnea Lindstrom at 860-857-4375. Full Story GURGLEPOTS - Call us at 860-572-0077 or visit our new website at www.garden-specialties.com and order yours today Full Story Pronto! will be moving - Pronto! will be moving to 27 Williams Avenue next to CVS and the A&P Liquor store in Mystic. Full Story Mystic Pizza and Cornerstone Productions join forces - Mystic Pizza and Cornerstone Productions will be offering an innovative way to entice groups to frequent Southeastern Connecticut in 2010. Full Story Sleep with the Fishes at Mystic Aquarium - Ever wonder what Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s animals do at night? Find out on November 13, during the aquarium’s Family Overnight – now featuring an aquarium mystery to solve. Full Story Economic Survey - Please share YOUR thoughts. - Full Story The Flu and You! - Join us for a free class on Cold and Flu prevention with Naturopathic Doctor Stephanie Bethune, ND Full Story Cold and Flu Home Remedy Workshop - Join us at the Cold and Flu Home Remedy Workshop With Naturopathic Doctor Stephanie Bethune, ND Full Story The Florence Griswold Museum presents Call of the Coast - The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme presents Call of the Coast: Art Colonies of New England, an exhibition developed in collaboration with the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine. The art colonies of New England played a key role in the creation of a regional identity in the early 20th century. Art colonies in Old Lyme and Cos Cob, Connecticut, and Ogunquit and Monhegan, Maine, were inspiration for nationally recognized artists including Edward Hopper, Childe Hassam, Robert Henri, and George Bellows, among others. Call of the Coast chronicles the development of Impressionist Connecticut and Modernist Maine and features 73 works drawn from the collections of the Portland Museum of Art and the Florence Griswold Museum. Full Story Downtown Mystic Scarecrow Contest - Businesses of Downtown Mystic Business Association of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce and Mystic Net Marketing are holding a scarecrow contest from October 9th, 2009 to November 6th, 2009. Everyone is welcome to vote. Voting is conducted online at www.mystictoday/vote.com. Full Story Mystic Art in the Evening November Gallery Stroll - On Thursday, November 5, Mystic’s monthly downtown gallery stroll will host new art and receptions from 6– 8 pm for the public Full Story "Swing Dance" to Benefit MASH - Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality (MASH) will host the Second Annual "Swing Dance" at Foxwoods, November 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m. The event will raise funds to assist homeless families with children. Live music provided by "Eight to the Bar." Tickets are $30 and available for purchase on the MASH website, www.mashshelter.org. Full Story Donations Wanted - The Southern New England Planning conference will be held at Mohegan Sun on November 5th and 6th. 400 to 450 planners from RI, Mass. and Ct. will be attending for this 2 day event. Full Story Rell announced vaccination clinics for the H1N1 virus - Full Story Pandemic Flu Preparedness Programs - Full Story Energy Assistance Available - Full Story The Flu, You and Your Bottom Line. - This year's flu season is predicted to hit Connecticut hard. The Center's for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that more than 1% of the Connecticut population will be impacted by the flu and/or swine flu. At the end of September, Connecticut had 2, 016 reported cases of swine flu and had 10 deaths related to the flu. While you can't prevent the seasonal flu or the swine flu from reaching your workforce, you can minimize its impact by making it easy for your employees to get a flu vaccine. Full Story Or-gan-ik has a new look! - We have just renovated the shop and now it is fuller than ever! We also have Sarah's Silk costumes! Full Story "Fur" Featured in Mystic Arts Center Cinema Series - On Sunday, October 18, the Mystic Arts Center will feature the 2006 film Fur in the ongoing monthly Artist Cinema Series at the Olde Mistick Art Cinemas. Full Story Inn at Harbor Hill Marina B&B Chosen “Best in New England - The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina, in Niantic, CT, was recently selected as one of ten “Best of New England” in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2009-2010. Full Story Connecticut Restaurant Week - This week is Connecticut Restaurant week and participating restaurants locally are the Cove Clam Shack (open year round) and the Captain Daniel Packer Inn. Both restaurants are offering $20.00 specials. Full Story Kitchen Little:Seafood and Sunset Dinners - Please enjoy our new Seafood & Sunsets menu Weekend 3!....and Chef Joyce's weekly specials. Join us Friday and Saturday nights and enjoy the best of Kitchen Little's ambiance, service, fresh seafood and great dining value! Full Story Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Washington Trust is once again collecting used cell phones during the month of October at all branch locations to support Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Full Story Office Space Available - Mystic Shipyard now has premier office space available. Full Story Welcome Back to Stonecroft Country Inn! - Full Story SHIFT YOUR PRACTICE SHIFT YOUR LIFE: GOING BEYOND WEEKEND - Full Story GENTLY USED CHILDREN’S COATS AND CLOTHING NEEDED! - Your child’s outgrown clothing and warm coats are needed at the Riverfront Children’s Center Please remember Riverfront’s Children when you are going through your children’s closets and sorting through their warm clothing. Full Story Mystic Funeral Home Director Receives Award - Mystic Funeral Home announced that Director, Stephen King, has received recertification for the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) from The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP). Full Story Would you like to increase your revenue ?? - Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you… Full Story GET YOUR GROOVE ON - Full Story October Newsletter - Full Story Plenty of Chowder and Fun at Mystic Seaport's Chowderfest - Visitors are invited to celebrate the changing seasons with cool sea air and steaming hot “chowda” at Chowderfest, the annual Columbus Day Weekend festival at Mystic Seaport Saturday, October 10, through Monday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full Story Artists Design Faerie Village at Florence Griswold Museum - For three weeks this fall, October 10 through November 1, the Florence Griswold Museum’s 11 acres in Old Lyme, Connecticut becomes the site for an enchanted village of faerie houses, the Wee Faerie Village. This self-guided walking tour features 25 creative dwellings built by area artists and designers. Children will delight in the magic and wonder as adults marvel at these creatively conceived and handcrafted works of art. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cell phone to hear the faeries’ stories. The Museum has planned various special programs in conjunction with the faerie village, from Twinkling Twilight Tours and breakfasts and teas to free art projects and a Halloween costume parade and contest. Details can be found at FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org. Thanks to anonymous grant, admission to the village is free for all children 12 and under. Full Story Mystic Aquarium, Ocean Blue Catering Host Big-Little Party - Even small companies and groups can have a big holiday bash at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Full Story Year-End Financial Tips - Full Story Free Winter Boots for Eligible Stonington Youth - Full Story Keep Your Boat in the Water for the Holiday Boat Parade! - Full Story TAPAS - KEEPING YOUR YOGA PRACTICE STRONG - apas means discipline or austerity in sanskrit. As we move into the colder months we tend to slow down a bit, putting on more layers to keep warm. Through this workshop we will begin to stoke the internal fire, keeping the body steady and strong. We will tap into various pranayama (breath work) techniques that heat and energize the body aiding in purification and cleansing as well as a strong asana (yoga poses) practice. The practice will be a dynamic, creative and fun flow. This class will not be heated as the focus is on developing your internal fire. Full Story MYSTIC YOGA SHALA & ELYSABETH WILLIAMSON PRESENT - Elysabeth Williamson, author of "The Pleasures and Principles of Partner Yoga," joins us from Boulder, CO to lead this amazing training for students who are interested in "flying!" Dramatically shift your perspective and perception by learing these partner assisted inversions in a safe, nurturing enviornment. Learn to trust yourself and others by grounding with the earth and your partner. Learn to overcome physical and emotional limitations. Previous experience with partner yoga recommended. Full Story Get a (Sea) Scare at Mystic Aquarium! - It’s the scary SEAson at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. On October 24, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., the aquarium becomes the ultimate Halloween “haunt” during the 6th Annual Sea Scare, a night of family festivities against a backdrop of the ocean’s dark and mysterious waters. Full Story Get in the Halloween "Spirit" With Creepy Cocktails - What's Halloween without the spirits? On October 22, Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and Ocean Blue Catering will host its first Creepy Cocktails event. Make your reservation now! Full Story The Florence Griswold Museum Marks Announcement of Promised - The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme announces the promised gift of a significant collection of American Impressionist pictures by longtime trustee Clement C. Moore. His pledge will be celebrated this summer with the exhibition Lyme in Mind: The Clement C. Moore Collection. The exhibition, on view through October 18, 2009, features major works by the most notable members of the Lyme Art Colony, including Childe Hassam, William Chadwick, Frank Vincent DuMond, Edmund Greacen, Harry Hoffman, Willard Metcalf, Ivan Olinsky, and Henry Ward Ranger. Full Story Groton’s Fourth Fall Festival Awaits You - Groton’s Fourth Fall Festival awaits you. It all unfolds Saturday, October 10, 2009. This is a special community event created and sponsored by the Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. Full Story Community Builders' Institute - Northeast Utilities To Hold Session of Community Builders' Institute in Southeastern CT The award-winning Community Builders' Institute, a program spearheaded by Northeast Utilities (NU) will hold its "Crash Course" session, "Principles and Practices of Economic Development, Part I" in Groton on September 29, 2009 from 4 to 9pm. Full Story ARE YOU TRAINING YOUR WORKFORCE? WE CAN HELP! - The Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) is offering a 50% reimbursement to companies in Eastern CT who are training their workforce! Upgrading the skills of the workforce is key to remaining competitive in this economy ~ and we can help. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Explore Influence of Beer in America - Mystic Seaport will host its first-ever beer talk and tasting outdoors in the Museum’s shipyard Saturday, October 3, from 5 - 7 p.m. Full Story Deal or No Deal - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce has some special seats available for a taping of Deal or No Deal... Would you like to be a guest in the audience? This Thursday, September 24th at 2:30. If you are interested in attending, please contact Tricia Cunningham via email as soon as possible. tricia@mysticchamber.org Full Story Announcing Healthcare Solution - September 1st, Stonington Natural Health Center, welcomed Naturopathic Doctor, Stephanie Bethune, ND. She is particularly interested in offering alternatives to the Flu vaccines. ollaborative of integrative practitioners. Full Story Organik is having a huge clearance sale! - Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Newest Member - The Mystic Highland Pipe Band is a performance band that is a favorite sight in parades and events throughout New England. The band is constantly updating its repertoire and adding variety to performances. Full Story SUPER Pre-Season Special for the NLC 4-H Camp! - The New London County 4-H Camp, located in beautiful Franklin, CT, announces the NEW SUPER Pre-Season Special of $100 off of a 2010 Camp Summer Session! This is a limited time offer! Full Story CAUSE FOR PAWS FALL EVENT - The Grapevine in Groton will be organizing the wine tasting. Items for the silent auction were graciously donated by local businesses. Full Story Safety First - 4E Promotes Safe Homes for the Winter - 4E would like to remind our community to be sure that carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are properly installed in every home, especially those who operate a furnace, boiler, or wood buring stove in their home. Full Story DPNC to Host 8th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will celebrate the season, flavors and mystique of wild mushrooms at the eighth annual Wild Mushroom Festival on Sunday, September 27 from 2 – 6 pm at the Nature Center. Tickets for the event are $12.50 for DPNC members and $15 for non-members and can be purchased at the door. Full Story Annual Dinner Award Nominations - The award nomination forms for the Community Service Award and The Edward O. McCabe Employer of the Year Award are available on our website. Full Story Stonington Meadows - Winter Wedding Specials - Stonington Meadows announces Winter Wedding specials for now through March of 2010 Full Story Stonington Meadows Announces Holiday Party Specials - Book your holiday party between September 1st, 2009 and December31st, 2009 and as our gift, "We'll pay the tax!" Full Story Are You Concerned About Health Care Reform? - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will work in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to hold a round table health insurance discussion Full Story Artist Completes and Names Monumental Sculpture - North Carolina “Stickwork” artist Patrick Dougherty has completed his latest sculpture on the grounds of the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Dougherty, who has created large-scale environmental installations all over the world, spent three weeks weaving 6 tons of native birch and bayberry saplings together to form The Rambles. The sculpture, which is 21 feet tall and over 1,000 square feet, overlooks the Lieutenant River and can be seen from most points on the site’s eleven acres. Nearly 100 volunteers helped in the construction process. Full Story Annual Antique Vehicle Show Rolls into Mystic Seaport - The 12th annual By Land and By Sea: Antique Vehicle Show at Mystic Seaport will be hosted Sunday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host International Marine Art Exhibition - The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport presents the 30th anniversary of the International Marine Art Exhibition September 27 through November 15. Full Story Comcast Job Openning - Full Story 18th Annual Coastweeks Regatta Returns to Mystic Seaport - Rowers in singles, doubles, quads and fours will race along the historic Mystic River in the 18th annual Coastweeks Regatta at Mystic Seaport Sunday, September 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Explore What the Sea Left Behind Oct. 10 - Discover the mysterious treasures washed ashore by the tides during What the Sea Left Behind, an educational family program offered by Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration on Saturday, October 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Full Story Taste of Mystic announces award winners! - The Taste of Mystic, which ran September 11, 12 & 13 in historic downtown Mystic was a success. Cottrell Street was flooded with hungry spectators despite some cloudy weather. The Mystic Highland Pipe Band and the New London Firefighter’s Pipe & Drum Band marched down the street, in a special memorial presentation for 9/11. They were met by four a cappella singers from Westerly High School. Sunday was a beautiful day filled with fun family and great food. Full Story Stonecroft Country Inn is back! - - Stonecroft Inn sits on a country road in Ledyard quietly going about its business as the quintessential New England Inn experience. As you peel back from Pumpkin Hill Road you begin to understand how new owner Jason Crandall has created two New England Inns in one place, and how new Executive Chef/Partner Shaheed Toppin has taken traditional standards and turned them on their heads with new flavors, new presentations and a whole new attitude. Full Story William I. Koch to Receive Award from Mystic Seaport - William I. Koch, founder of the Oxbow Group, philanthropist, avid collector and world-renowned sailor, has been named the recipient of the America and the Sea award which is presented annually by Mystic Seaport. Koch will receive the award Thursday, October 29, at a gala held in his honor in New York City. Full Story Seamen’s Inne at Mystic Seaport to Host Dining Series - Seamen’s Inne Restaurant & Pub will explore the growing movement of locavorism – eating exclusively from local ingredients – in Dining for Locavores, a three-part dinner series beginning Friday, September 18, at 7 p.m. The series continues Friday evenings October 16 and November 20. Full Story Nautical Nightmares at Mystic Seaport Begins October 16 - Tickets for the 8th annual Nautical Nightmares production at Mystic Seaport go on sale September 14 for the general public (on sale now for Museum members). Full Story Taste of Mystic This Weekend - FREE ADMISSION Full Story Mystic Aquarium Holds Halloween Events for All Ages - It’s the scary SEAson at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Whether watching special animal shows with little ones or sipping spooky cocktails and dancing, guests of all ages are sure to have a frightfully good time. Full Story Serving up “Seafood & Sunsets” at Kitchen Little - FRIDAY NIGHT FISH & CHIPS - A FIRST FOR KITCHEN LITTLE RESTAURANT For 30 years owner Flo Klewin has been serving up AM Eggstasy™ at her famous Mystic breakfast and lunch spot just down the road from The Mystic Seaport. Full Story Nautical Nightmares Package - From ghostly encounters to frightening films, this haunting hotel package provides no tricks and all treats with tickets to Mystic Seaport's Nautical Nightmares and followed by your own scary movie screening in-room complete with your favorite theater snacks. Full Story Aquarium Celebrates African Penguin Day - Help Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration celebrate African Penguin Day on Friday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with special presentations, penguin painting demonstrations and a penguin race! The celebration is in recognition of African Penguin Day on September 26 in South Africa, where aquarium staff members frequently travel to help field researchers in penguin conservation efforts. Full Story Mohegan Sun Announces its “Suitest” Offer - Full Story September Newsletter - September's newsletter is here! Download the latest newsletter for updates on new members, new businesses, upcoming events and more! Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Explore What the Sea Left Behind - Have you ever wondered what lives within a mermaid’s purse, inside a sea rattle or in the shells that wash up along the beach? Have you ever flipped over a rock and watched the creatures run away, wondering what they were? Discover the mysterious treasures washed ashore by the tides during What the Sea Left Behind, an educational family program offered by Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration on Saturday, October 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Full Story Sign-Up For Groton Fall Festival - Saturday, October 10th, 2009: This day long event will feature a variety of activities to attract all members of the community, including families, seniors and children. 10:00am - 4:00pm rain or shine Full Story Easter Seals Fundraise with Yankee Candle - Easter Seals will hold a Yankee Candle Fundraiser to raise money to support their many valuable programs and services for individuals with disabilities or special needs. Full Story The Kevin Crandall Band - Upcoming Dates - The Kevin Crandall Band - Upcoming Events in Southeastern Connecticut Full Story H1N1 Preparedness - If you've been following the news lately, you are aware there are concerns over the threat of H1N1, also known as the swine flu. Uncas Health District and Ledge Light Health District have provided a guide for businesses on pandemic flu preparedness, which we have placed on our website for your use. Full Story Mystic Chamber Welcomes New Members - North Stonington Business Association Constitution Bio Fuel L.L.C. The Butler Strunk Nosal Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Krazeradio Town of Stonington Stonington Stop & Shop Mystic Bodyworks Mystic Clippers Dog Grooming, LLC Divine Inspirations of Mystic - A Point of Sail Boutique Connecticut Home Watchers, LLC La Quinta Compass Rose Charters Miranda Creative Catherine M Full Story Mystic Aquarium Reveals Sea Lion Pups' New Names - August 27 was a big day for the three new California sea lion pups at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. In addition to celebrating their first birthday – complete with an icy fish treat for them and cake for guests – the pups received their highly anticipated names: Jetty for the male and Cali and Sakari for the two females. Full Story Taste of Mystic Tickets Available! - Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Host Open House for Prospective Volunteer - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with animals, teach kids or talk about exhibits? Now’s your chance! Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities. Learn about ways you can make a difference during the Volunteer Open House on Wednesday, September 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Full Story CHILDREN'S YOGA TEACHER TRAINING - Full Story Free $25.00 Gift Certificate for You! - "Gathering at The Light - This great program benefits both you and Salt & Light Stitchery. All you need to do is bring 5 adults to our shoppe and as a result, we'll have new people that know we are here and you get a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the shoppe! No strings attached no fine print. You may use the gift certificate at your ‘Gathering’ or at another time. Full Story Mystic Seaport Celebrates Summer’s End with Fish & Ships - Fresh seafood, cooking demonstrations and live music will highlight the second annual Fish & Ships Labor Day Weekend seafood festival at Mystic Seaport Saturday through Monday September 5 - 7. Full Story Aquarium to Announce Winning Names for New Sea Lion Pups - Full Story Employee Discount - Full Story Pearl of the Thames Looking for Employees - Pearl of the Thames restaurant is looking for part- time employees to work in the restaurant. Full Story Connecticut Sun Players to Cruise Mystic River for a Cause - Four members of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun will ride aboard the 101-year-old Mystic Seaport steamboat Sabino Thursday, September 3, to raise awareness and funds for a new initiative launched by the Museum. Full Story Compass Rose - Full Story Volunteers Needed - Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala presents Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga - Full Story Westminster Champion to Highlight Dog Days at Mystic Seaport - Rufus, the 2006 Westminster Best in Show Champion, is among the dogs participating in the first ever Dog Days at Mystic Seaport Friday through Sunday, August 28 - 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story A Taste of Mystic Call for Volunteers - Full Story Peter Pan Announces New Round-trip Bus Service to Mystic - Peter Pan Bus Lines is encouraging travelers to leave their cars behind this summer and the rest of the year. Today, the bus company announced its first-ever round-trip service to Mystic from Providence, Boston and New York City and unveiled a newly-wrapped bus advertising Mystic as “So Cool. So Close.” To provide added value, Mystic shops, restaurants and lodging properties are offering discounts to passengers when they show their bus tickets. Full Story Honor By August to Perform at “Music for the Morgan” Concert - Honor By August will perform at the “Music for the Morgan” concert series at Mystic Seaport Thursday, August 20, from 7 - 9 p.m. Full Story Aquarium to Host Last Cocktails with Whales Event - August 20 marks the last Cocktails with the Whales event of the summer. Full Story Scam Alert - This company will call and make restaurant and inn reservations for several nights. This is a scam do not book them. Full Story Mystic Seaport Hosts Championship Model Yacht Regatta - East Coast 12-Meter class (EC-12) and J class model yachts will take part in championship racing at the Model Yacht Regatta at Mystic Seaport Friday through Sunday, August 21 - 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host 2nd Annual Wine & Food Festival - Gourmet cuisine, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and live jazz will highlight the second annual Mystic Seaport Wine & Food Festival, Friday through Sunday, August 14 - 16, from noon - 5 p.m. Full Story Notice of Special Meeting – PUBLIC FORUM AUGUST 6TH - This meeting will be devoted entirely to a public discussion on the economic impact of real estate developer Lattizori Enterprises plans for the development of the former Perkins Farm on Jerry Brown Road. The developer’s consulting firm of Bartram & Cochran will speak first on the potential economic benefits from the proposed development this 70 acre undeveloped site which is served by municipal water and sewer and is located across the street from the Town’s largest tax payer (Stoneridge Retirement Community). Questions and comments from the public will then be heard. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Antique Marine Engine Exposition - Experience the maritime evolution from sail to steam at the 18th annual Antique Marine Engine Exposition at Mystic Seaport Saturday and Sunday August 15-16. Full Story Summer Samba - Full Story Kids Sail Free on Disney Cruise Line in 2010 - Full Story The UPS Store Debuts Online Printing - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following shows: Full Story Mystic Seaport Presents First-Ever Garden Days - Horticulturalist, gardener, author and educational speaker Tovah Martin highlights the first-ever Garden Days at Mystic Seaport Friday through Sunday August 21 - 23. Full Story Aquarium Launches Contest to Name Three New Sea Lion Pups - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration recently welcomed three California sea lion pups and wants the public’s help in naming them! Starting today, the aquarium is holding a contest to find the perfect names for the playful pups – one male and two females – that arrived on May 16. The chosen names will be announced during their first birthday party on August 27 at 11 a.m. at the aquarium. Full Story New items at Organik - Organik is now an approved provider of Ergo baby carriers! These very popular carriers are unisex and easy to use. A new shipment of Klean Kanteen Sippy Bottles have come in as well. Full Story Mystic House and Garden Tour 2009 a Success - The Mystic Garden Club and Mystic River Historical Society announce the success of their recent House and Garden Tour in June 2009. Full Story Cornerstone Productions Donates Free Children’s Tickets - To encourage a new generation of live musical theater patrons, Cornerstone Productions is giving parents the opportunity to bring children 12 and under free to Seaside Rendezvous. Suitable for ages 5 to 105, this musical theater production offers a lighthearted, fast-paced Vaudeville-style blend of song, dance, comic skits and audience participation. Scores include “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, “Brother Can You Spare a Dime”, “Look for the Silver Lining”, and “Chicago”. Full Story Adults Pays Kids’ Prices Mondays in August at Mystic Seaport - Adults will be admitted to Mystic Seaport for the youth admission price of $15 Mondays in August (August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31). The promotion offers a $9 savings per adult ticket. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Sea Story Weekend - Maritime tales, poetry, music and workshops will be featured at Sea Story Weekend at Mystic Seaport Saturday and Sunday August 1- 2. Full Story Midsummer on the Lieutenant River - Midsummer Festival at the Florence Griswold Museum. Full Story Help Mystic Aquarium Help the African Penguins - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration will hold its annual 5k run and two-mile walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 to benefit our much-loved African penguins. How can you help? The aquarium needs volunteers to help promote and execute the event; donations of door prizes and nutritious snacks for race participants; and sponsors. Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala presents Heated Vinyasa Yoga for Athletes - Full Story Free Desk - Located at the Mystic Chamber. Full Story Riso Copier for Sale - Looking for a High Speed Copier? All reasonable offers will be considered. Full Story Riverfront Children's Center Spring 2009 Newsletter - Find out more about the Riverfront Children's Center and our current programs in the latest edition of our newsletter. Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Host Run/Walk to Benefit Penguins - Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run or walk for the good of our feathered friends. Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration will hold a 5k run and two-mile walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 to benefit our much-loved African penguins. For the first time ever, dogs are welcome to join their families in the two-mile walk. Full Story DPNC to Host Eco-Evening Garden Party - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is hosting an Eco-Evening Garden Party on July 29 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Enders Island in Mystic. The event honors local land conservation organizations and their efforts in protecting an amazing diversity of habitats. The zero-waste function will feature fresh, locally-grown and produced vegetables, cheeses, beverages, and fruits of land and sea. Tickets for the Garden Party are $25 per person for DPNC and local land trust members; $30 for non-members. Proceeds will benefit the Nature Center’s environmental education programs and may be purchased by calling the Nature Center at (860) 536-1216. Full Story Riverfront Seeks Governing Board Members - The Riverfront Children's Center is seeking potential members for our Governing Board. Board members guide Riverfront’s current and future programs, policies and finances. If you have an interest in community service, non-profit governance, children and families or early education, you may be the right person for the Riverfront Board. Members come to the Board from a variety of local businesses and professional disciplines. Full Story Shared office space available - Suite located Ledyard Center. One closed door furnished office for rent at will monthly. Two offices to choose from and flexible furniture arrangement available Full Story Performing Art Space Available - The Cornerstone Playhouse is now offering new performing art space available to the Mystic community at a very affordable rate. Full Story Fairview Announces Winner of Car Raffle - Patricia Bowden is the lucky winner. Full Story Mystic River Mud Band to Perform Aboard Steamboat Cruises at - Dixieland music will highlight two upcoming cruises on board Sabino at Mystic Seaport Saturdays July 25 and August 22 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Full Story Pet Insurance Plans Now Available to Chamber Members - Agreement Provides Access to Pet Health Insurance at Discounted Rates to Thousands of Businesses in Connecticut & Massachusetts Full Story Apple Rehab Mystic new name for Mary Elizabeth Nursing Cente - Full Story PNC Needs Your Help! - Saturday, July 18th 9am-2pm at the new Stop & Shop on Route 2 in Pawcatuck Full Story Mystic Chamber Welcomes New Members - Cee Cee's of Mystic Chamber Music Mystic Days Inn & Suites Regan Enterprises Angie's Pizza & Pier 27 COLOR Salon & Green Retreat Spa Yankee Silversmith, LTD Enterprise BBC LLC Mary-Jo Shultis Photography Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation Full Story Looking for Restaurants for the Taste of Mystic! - Full Story Mystic Seaport Hosts Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Both power and sail vessels will participate in the 34th annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous at Mystic Seaport, Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26. Full Story Mystic Seaport Announces “Music for the Morgan” Concerts - The Hoolios and Honor By August are the featured acts in a new concert series at Mystic Seaport. Full Story Summertime Discounts with 4E Electrical Services Special - For the month of August, 4E - Eagle Electric Engineering Enterprise of Westerly, RI will be offering 10% off electrical services for all new customers! Full Story Mystic Chamber Announces New Member Benefit - Is your company logo next to your business listing on our website? From now until August 7th 2009. We will put it up for you. Full Story The Magic Is Back! - john.waller@soundmusicct.org Full Story Holiday Getaways from Adventures By Disney - Full Story Mystic Seaport Presents New Evening Programs - Dinner theater and a Maritime Mystery “whodunit” will debut at Mystic Seaport this summer. Full Story Comcast Honored - Comcast Honored as 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards Winner in Communications Sector Partner of the Year Full Story Attention Mystic Chamber Members… - Full Story GROTON ANIMAL FOUNDATION IS OFFERING TRIBUTE PLAQUES - The Groton Animal Foundation is offering "Tribute Plaques" to honor your pet or loved ones. Full Story July Newsletter - July's newsletter is here! Download the latest newsletter for updates on new members, new businesses, upcoming events and more! Full Story Mystic Chamber Announces Tourism Binder - Full Story Mystic Seaport Admits Kids for Free Every Monday in July - Kids 17 and under will be admitted into Mystic Seaport for free every Monday in July (July 6, 13, 20 and 27). Full Story All-American Picnic Week Offers Family Fun at Mystic Seaport - Enjoy grilled food, music and games during All-American Picnic Week at Mystic Seaport Tuesday through Sunday, June 30 to July 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum’s annual 1876 Independence Day celebration will be held Saturday, July 4, and will offer activities commemorating the anniversary of our nation’s birth. Full Story Changes to SBA 504 Loan Program - As a result of permanent changes to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 Certified Development Company loan program, small businesses seeking to expand will be able to refinance existing loans used to purchase real estate and other fixed assets. These changes were authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Full Story Could You Use some Hot Summer Fun? - Beginning June 28th through September 9th, guests can win their share of $999,999 just by swiping their Player’s Club card once a day in Earth or Sky Promotions. Each time a guest swipes their card, they’ll have a chance to receive a game piece. When they match three game pieces, they win! Any three-card combination will win cash ranging from $100.00 to $25,000. The more a guest swipes, the more chances they have to win. Player’s Club members can also swipe and win $99.00 or $999.00 in Cash and Player’s Club Points or $25.00 Free Slot Play Bonus instantly. Full Story Mohegan Sun’s Dining Specials Set the Table for Summer - Let Mohegan Sun set the table and do the dishes this summer as the restaurants launch a number of specials from June 28th through September 7th to celebrate 2009’s Hot Summer Fun festivities. Whether it’s sunrise, sunset or after hours, there is something for everyone this summer at Mohegan Sun. Full Story Rooftop Off Your Week with Wild Wednesdays - Make your Wednesdays wild with Wild Wednesdays as part of Mohegan Sun’s Hot Summer Fun weekly events. Be a part of the rooftop action on the Riverview Parking Garage at Mohegan Sun every Wednesday evening beginning July 1st through September 2nd. Wild Wednesdays festivities will include a variety of events from a Farmer’s Market and a Classic Car Show, to a Fire Department Cook-Off, Sizzling Summer Showdown-Battle of the Bands, complimentary popcorn and water, Tribal dancers a Fireworks Extravaganza. All Wild Wednesdays events are free and open to all ages. Full Story July Poker Tournament at Mohegan Sun - Full Story Seeking Volunteers for Mystic Outdoor Art Festival - Full Story EASTERN REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICT & MYSTIC COAST & COUNTRY - Full Story DPNC Seeks Summer Nature Camp Donations - For over two decades children and young adults in Southeastern Connecticut have come to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s summer camp programs to spend their time hiking, pond dipping, ocean seining, and exploring natural areas in Southeastern Connecticut and Western Rhode Island. This year interest in the camps remains strong as area families are eager to find ways for their children to connect with the natural world and the great outdoors. At the same time however, scholarship requests for summer camp programs is reaching record highs. Full Story Operation Lobster Dinner - Full Story Mohegan Sun Heats Up with a $999,999 Giveaway - Beginning June 28th through September 9th, guests can win their share of $999,999 just by swiping their Player’s Club card once a day in Earth or Sky Promotions. Each time a guest swipes their card, they’ll have a chance to receive a game piece. When they match three game pieces, they win! Any three-card combination will win cash ranging from $100.00 to $25,000. The more guests visit, the more chances they have to win. Player’s Club members can also swipe and win $99.00 or $999.00 in Cash and Player’s Club Points or $25.00 Free Slot Play Bonus instantly. Full Story Mohegan Sun’s $400,000 Thrills & Chills Thursdays - Full Story Catch a Star This Summer at Mohegan Sun - Full Story Double Up with Mohegan Sun’s Two for Tuesdays - Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala presents Breathwork Class - Full Story Access To Capital - Full Story TOURISM RALLY TOMORROW - Important information to be announced regarding tourism in the Greater Mystic area. Full Story New Adult Class Sessions - Full Story Plein Air Series: Easels & Barns - Full Story The Regional - The Mystic Arts Center is issuing a call to artists for the 53rd Regional, which will be on exhibit from August 7 - September 26, 2009. The opening reception is Thursday, August 13th from 5:30pm to 7pm. Full Story A Fair Way to Hit the Fairways With Mohegan Sun Country Club - Play a round of golf for just $80.00 with the purchase of an overnight hotel stay or hotel package booking Full Story Mystic Seaport Hosts the 18th Annual WoodenBoat Show - More than 100 traditional classics and contemporary wooden boats of every type will be at the 18th annual WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story Free Father's Day Beach Walk at Watch Hill - Spend time with Dad this Father's Day while taking a free guided beach walk at Watch Hill. Sunday, June 21 from 7 - 9 p.m. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register. Full Story Haberek looks for a 'big win' in the Big Apple - Haberek looks for a 'big win' in the Big Apple By Joe Wojtas Late Tuesday afternoon, as the first day of the Medical Design & Manufacturing East convention wound down at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, an official from a Canadian hi-tech manufacturing company approached the Team New England booth. Full Story Volunteer Diver at Aquarium Writes Children's Book - Tim Watson, a volunteer SCUBA diver and underwater photographer at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, has used his unique hobbies and extensive experience to bring a former aquarium resident to life for children. His children’s book, “Howard’s Search for a Home: An Underwater Adventure of a Moray Eel,” uses digital underwater photography, fun animal facts and an entertaining story to inspire children to learn about and appreciate our oceans. A portion of the proceeds from the book will go back to the aquarium in the form of donations toward programs and research. Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members - Mature Living Choices Connecticut Home Network Esquire Deposition Services Quantum Hobby Mystic Dine and Sail Get Wireless Now Norwich Bulletin Southeastern CT Filmmakers Harrahs Entertainment Interior Design by Donald Leigh Smiley Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala presents Primitive Yoga - Full Story Captain Daniel Packer Inne Offers Chamber Member Discounts - A complimentary cheese & fruit platter will be included if you book an event in one of our private rooms by August 31, 2009. Just mention this ad when you book your event and we will include the cheese & fruit platter on your party sheet. Please, no substitutions. Standard DPI event guidelines apply. Call (860)536-3555 and ask for Judy or Allie. Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala annouces Africa Yoga Project Benefit - Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala announces African Dance - Join Master African Drummer and Dancer Issa Coulibaly for some live drumming and African Dance! No Experience necessary! Full Story Communications Etc back in the USA - Full Story Mohegan Sun’s Summer Ale Is Back - Full Story Country Star Jason Michael Carroll To Appear in Exclusive “S - Full Story Aquarium Holds Fundraising Event to Expand Sea School - On May 29, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration held a parent-organized fundraiser to raise money for renovations and additions, including a sensory area, in its early learning classroom – changes necessary for the Sea School program to become a licensed pre-school program in the state of Connecticut. Full Story Off the Wall - MAC will be the place to be on Friday, July 24 at 7:00pm. For tickets, call (860) 536-7601 x205 or purchase online at www.mytsticarts.org. Early bird pricing: $55 for members, $65 for general public. After July 6: $65 and $75. Visit www.mysticarts.org frequently for auction item update! Full Story MAC Estate/Tag Sale - Full Story CAFA Exhibition Opens at the Mystic Arts Center - The Mystic Arts Center is showcasing the 98th Annual Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) juried exhibition now through July 18. Full Story Maritime Artists to Paint en Plein Air at Mystic Seaport - The opening reception of the 13th annual Plein Air Painters of the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport will be held Saturday, June 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full Story Women’s Fellowship gives funds to local charities - Full Story Mystic Seaport Hosts Summer Solstice Sunset Concert - Acclaimed jazz tenor saxophonist Don Braden will perform live alongside the tall ship L.A. Dunton during the third annual Summer Solstice Sunset Concert at Mystic Seaport Saturday, June 20. The event is from 7 - 10 p.m.; doors will open at 6:30 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, June 21.) Full Story New this Summer at Mystic Seaport: Music on the River Series - Music on the River, a new summer cruise series aboard the steamboat Sabino at Mystic Seaport, debuts Wednesday, June 10, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. The series continues each Wednesday through August 26. Full Story Weekender Backpack Food Program for Children - June is "End local Hunger" month. The Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center has asked for businesses or civic groups to take on one item for the Weekender Backpack Food Program for children. There are 30 families and listed is a menu of the items needed. In addition to the menu they would like to collect 30 plastic bottles of any and all kinds of fruit juice, for each week. Help the community and the children by taking on an item. The Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center can be contacted telephone at (860)599-3285. Full Story Dr. Robert Ballard Opens New Inner Space Center - In a ceremony at its Narragansett Bay Campus on June 1, the University of Rhode Island opened the $15 million Ocean Science and Exploration Center and the Pell Marine Science Library, state-of-the-art facilities that will enable the University to remain one of the nation’s most prestigious centers of oceanographic research, exploration and education. The facility includes Institute for Exploration Founder and President Dr. Robert Ballard’s new Inner Space Center. Full Story OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - New! Arena Hippiefest Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Chamber Members can purchase the $40.00 tickets for $22.00 (includes $2 facility fee) (six ticket limit) REMINDER!!! Arena Montgomery Gentry w/Steve Azar Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Chamber Members can purchase the $40.00 tickets for $22.00 (includes $2 facility fee) (six ticket limit) Full Story MGM Grand Offers Free Tickets to Chamber Members - MGM Grand at Foxwoods would like to invite you and a guest to see multi-million selling recording artist and comedian Rodney Carrington, appearing Friday, May 29 at the MGM Grand Theater. Rodney continues to shine in 2009. He is back on tour full time after starring two full seasons in his own television show on ABC called Rodney. He is still finding time to work on exciting new projects. To accept your pair of complimentary tickets, please call the box office at 866-646-0050, and let them know which Chamber you are a member of. Tickets will be available to pick-up after 3pm on the day of the event - May 29th. Offer is phone-in only, based on availability. Show contains adult content. Full Story $700 Onboard Credit with Disney Cruise Line - Full Story Mystic Aquarium Announces New Whales Up Close Program - For young children or those who don’t want to get waist-deep into the water during the Beluga Encounter program, Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is now offering a new way to have an up-close visit with a beluga whale. Full Story 2009 Season of Denison Farmers Market Begins June 7 - You are invited to the Denison Farmers Market, featuring fresh, locally produced food from southeastern Connecticut. Full Story Place Your Wager And Enjoy A Good Time For The Belmont Stake - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following show: New! Arena Montgomery Gentry w/Steve Azar Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Chamber Members can purchase the $40.00 tickets for $22.00 (includes $2 facility fee) (six ticket limit) As a reminder, all tickets must be purchased IN PERSON at the Box Office at Mohegan Sun. Tickets are based on availability, and can be purchased from now (or On Sale date) until the date of the performance. Please indicate that you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce in order to receive the discounts on the above listed shows. We hope you enjoy the shows !!!!! Full Story Mystic Seaport Names New Vice President of Advancement - Mystic Seaport has appointed J. Nathaniel Arata as vice president of advancement. He started Monday, May 18. Full Story COMCAST PARTNERS WITH CT STATE POLICE - COMCAST PARTNERS WITH CT STATE POLICE TO LAUNCH “POLICE BLOTTER ON DEMAND” Partnership Delivers Unprecedented Assistance In Solving Connecticut Unsolved “Cold Cases” Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, today announced that it has joined forces with the Connecticut State Police to launch a new tool that will help track down the fugitives responsible for some of the state’s unsolved crimes and bring them to justice. “Police Blotter On Demand” is the first public service programming of its kind in Connecticut to utilize video-on-demand to expose dangerous fugitives and enhance public safety. Full Story Mystic Seaport Celebrates its 30th Annual Sea Music Festival - Traditional and contemporary maritime music from more than 30 performers will highlight the 30th anniversary of the Sea Music Festival at Mystic Seaport Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14. Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - New! Arena Hank Williams, Jr. Date: Friday, May 29, 2009 Time: 8:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $50.00 tickets for $22.00 (includes $2 facility fee) (six ticket limit) Full Story Wachovia Securities to Hold Free Seminar - Where can you find guaranteed retirement income?? Gain a better sense of direction with Wachovia Full Story Have Cocktails with the Whales at Mystic Aquarium - Mystic’s new happy hour spot promises a “whale” of a good time! This summer, enjoy drinks, food and live music in the warm evening air at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, where Ocean Blue Catering is hosting Cocktails with the Whales in front of the Arctic Coast exhibit, home to the aquarium’s three resident beluga whales. These monthly gatherings take place on Thursday evenings – May 21, June 25, July 16 and August 20 – from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Full Story National Travel and Tourism Week in the Town of Stonington - First Selectman Ed Haberek has proclaimed this week National Travel and Tourism Week in the Town of Stonington. National Travel and Tourism Week is held from May 9-17. Full Story Mystic Pass Card to Offer Visitors Savings for Second Year - Travelers looking for value this summer need not look any further than the scenic coastal town of Mystic. Available for a second year, the “Sea Everything” Mystic Pass Card – a unique promotion launched by Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, in partnership with 30 Mystic-area businesses – provides discounts and added value during the summer vacation season and beyond. Full Story Aquarium's Beluga Whales Begin Summer Encounter Season - The beluga whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins “vacationing” in Mystic for the past nine months have safely completed the nearly 1,000-mile trip back to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. With the animals safely home, guests at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration can once again participate in the seasonal Beluga Encounter program, which allows them to wade in the water with one of the aquarium’s three resident beluga whales, Inuk, Naku and Kela. Full Story GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS - The Misquamicut Beach Association will be running a TOURIST INFORMATION BOOTH at the New Town Beach directly on Atlantic Ave. in the middle of the beach area. We have entered into an agreement with the Town to use the front portion of the Public Restroom facility on the Pond side of Atlantic Ave. We expect a high amount of traffic. We will have the booth staffed as much as we can from your donations. We will refer people to your business and promote what you do. Full Story Pineapple Award Nominees Announced - In honor of National Tourism Week, Mystic Coast & Country Travel Industry Association proudly announces the following individuals and business entities as nominees for the 12th Annual Golden Pineapple Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that exemplify regional tourism industry excellence. Full Story Groton Business Spotlight-George Mathanool: A Savvy Optimist - Singaporean George Mathanool is a business man who has traveled the world as a banker; a technologist; and entrepreneur in global e-banking, digital commerce, cyber-security and electronic trust. Now, as the newest Member of the Town of Groton’s Economic Development Commission, George Mathanool is highly optimistic about Groton and surrounding towns. Full Story Messe Solennelle de Sainte Cécile - Full Story Aquarium and Evergreen Walk Raising Pennies for Penguins - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor have teamed up to help save the rapidly declining African penguin population. Through August, the aquarium and more than 15 stores at Evergreen Walk will collect “Pennies for Penguins” to help our feathered friends. Aquarium guests and Evergreen Walk customers can also enter to win a one-of-a-kind piece of art created by the aquarium’s penguins, awarded monthly through August. Full Story Breakfast Arrives At Todd English's Tuscany - Full Story CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE ON TOURISM - MAY 27, 2009 AT MGM GRAND AT FOXWOODS Marketing Guru Bruce Turkel Will Share Strategies on How to Build Brand Value for Your Business and Award Winning Peter Yesawich to Unveil the Latest Research on Consumer Travel Trends Full Story KINGS BAY GEORGIA WANTS OUR SUBMARINES….NOW!!! - A message from Bud Fay of Submarine Capital of the World. Full Story Tastefully Simple - From main dishes to desserts, we offer a wide variety of gourmet foods and gifts for every day and every occasion. Best of all, our products can be enjoyed right out of the package or prepared within minutes! Love Garlic? You will go crazy for our Garlic Garlic spice. Make a delicious dip by just adding two ingredients. Mention this article and receive 15% OFF your first order from our new Spring catalog! Full Story Amazing Offer From MGM Grand - LEGENDS OF ROCK! & ‘ILLUMINATION’ Cirque DreamsPLEASE DO NOT CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT FOXWOODS TO RESERVE THESE TICKETS. RESERVATIONS CAN ONLY BE MADE THROUGH PARTNERTIX@FOXWOODS.COM Full Story Your Business Can Take Advantage of Internhere - InternHere.com is a free, easy-to-use website designed to connect local employers in with college students looking for an internship experience. To date, more than 850 companies and nearly 8,000 students are using the site to network and connect. To learn more about InternHere.com visit www.InternHere.com. Logging on is quick and easy. Simply create a login id and password, and once your profile is activated you can begin posting available internships within your company and searching for skilled interns. Full Story New Gateway to London and Paris Vacation - We’re inviting you to experience the first trip from the Adventures by Disney Gateway Collection to London and Paris, August 7 – 13, 2009, at just $2,799 USD per adult. Space is limited. Full Story Mystic Seaport Kicks off Summer Season with Lobster Days - Mystic Seaport will host its 24th annual Lobster Days Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25. Lobster-in-the-rough will be served by members of the Rotary Club of Mystic Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full Story Five Reasons to Be Bullish about Financial markets - For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Bob Henderson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments, 34 Water St., Mystic, CT, 860-536-2808, robert.c.henderson@edwardjones.com Full Story Small Craft Workshop at Mystic Seaport June 6 -7 - Nearly 100 small boats will gather along the Mystic River June 6 -7 for the John Gardner Small Craft Workshop at Mystic Seaport. Full Story Open House for Prospective Volunteers at Mystic Aquarium - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with animals, teach kids or talk about exhibits? Now’s your chance! Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities. Learn about ways you can make a difference during the annual Volunteer Open House on Tuesday, May 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Full Story Art Festival Announces New Sponsorship Opportunity - Full Story Introducing the May Issue of The Enterprise - Please visit and enjoy the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce's first e-newsletter. The Enterprise can now be found online here. With a special insert from the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital here. Full Story Liberty Tax Service Back In Mystic - LIBERTY TAX SERVICE’s Main location is back in Mystic. We will not be located in Groton Shoppers Mart until next tax season. Full Story Art on Groton Bank - Art on Groton Bank, an outdoor art festival to be held Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., announced today the receipt of a generous grant from The City of Groton and Groton Utilities. Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following show: Full Story Volunteers needed for May Day - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for the May Day Celebration in the Mystic River Park Full Story The Birds Are Back in Town at Mystic Aquarium - Our feathered friends from down under are back to summer at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. “Birds of the Outback,” the only exhibit of its kind in New England, returns on May 2. Full Story Concert for Conservation to Benefit DPNC - Violinist Hilary Castle will perform works of Mendelssohn, Franck, and Rachmaninoff in an Earth Week concert to benefit the Nature Center. Ms. Castle will be accompanied by pianist Justyna Maj. The concert will be April 19th from 2 – 3:30 p.m. and will be held at Union Baptist Church in Mystic. Tickets are $20 for DPNC members, $25 for non-members and $9 for students. Please call (860) 536-1216 for more information or to purchase tickets. Full Story Helmet Awareness and Bike Safety - If you were not at the Business After Hours last night, you missed an opportunity to hear Nancy McBride speak about her serious bicycle accident and how she is turning her experience into a call to action. Together with the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, she is raising funds for bicycle helmets for young children in our community. Please consider making a donation today! Thank you, Tricia Cunningham - President Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Full Story Neal Bobruff to run Boston Marathon - He will be honoring loved ones who have suffered with cancer by wearing their names on his shirt during the race . If you would like Neal to carry the names of anyone you know who has or has had cancer, please make a donation of any size at http://www.runDFMC.org/nealb2009 and email Neal their names at nmbesquire@gmail.com by Friday, April 17. Full Story Congratulations to Bonnie Pottebaum! - Bonnie Pottebaum of the Washington Trust Company is the winner of the 100, 000 Hilton Honor Points raffled at the Business After Hours last night. Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members! - Welcome to: Hilton Garden Inn, Nancy Howell Fielding- Shaklee Independent Distributor, New England Chiropractic, Proton Business Centers, Union Baptist Church, Copywriting for Business- Michele DeLima, Shoreline Lawn Sprinklers, Full Story Black Dog Photography - Black Dog Photography is pleased to announce the opening of their Mystic, CT gallery and studio at 5 Roosevelt Ave. (Route 1 opposite the train station.) Full Story Mystic Seaport to Open Mapping Exhibit May 2 - "Mapping the Pacific Coast: Coronado to Lewis and Clark, The Quivira Collection," an exhibition of rare and historic maps dating from 1544 to 1802, will open May 2 at Mystic Seaport. Full Story Career Fair - May 14 at Groton Inn & Suites - The Department of Labor’s Connecticut Career Fair series travels to Groton on Thursday, May 14 for the third event in its spring series, a show that takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Groton Inn & Suites. Download Employer Flyer Full Story Local Musician Featured on Cheerios Box - Mystic songwriter and Founder of Local United Network to Combat Hunger, Bill Pere, will appear on a special edition Cheerios box, created by General Mills in partnership with ShopRite's community-based Partners-in-Caring program. Full Story Mystic Seaport Presents Modern Marine Masters Exhibition - The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport will host its annual spring exhibition, Modern Marine Masters, April 25 through June 14. Full Story Mystic Seaport Announces Auditions for Theater Ensemble - Mystic Seaport is seeking men and women to perform in a variety of the Museum’s summer productions. Auditions will be held by appointment only April 24 in Mystic, CT, and April 26 in New York City. Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following show: Full Story Meet Famed Oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard! - On Tuesday April 21, venture into the mysterious waters of the ocean and join real-life explorers right from Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s main floor! From 7 to 8:30 p.m., Immersion Learning™, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., will host an evening with Dr. Robert Ballard, the oceanographer widely known for his discovery of the R.M.S. Titanic in 1985. Full Story Business After Hours at the Hilton a Not to Miss Event - The Hilton will be giving away 100,000 Hilton Honors points to one lucky attendee,100,000 is a complimentary three to four night stay at any Hilton or Hilton properties in the US! The 2010 Honda Insight EX Hybrid will be on show and tickets will be sold for the Fairview Car Raffle to win this beautiful car. Tickets are $100 a piece and one ticket will be raffled off to a Business After Hours attendee. Larry St. Pierre of St. Pierre photography will be present taking portraits and group shots of attendees at no cost. Full Story SoundWaves Concerts at Esker Point Beach - Do you want to effectively promote your business to thousands of people this summer? Groton Parks and Recreation has just the opportunity for you! Full Story Mohegan Sun Adds Special Spring Holiday Dishes - Full Story Enjoy A Burger A Day in May at Mohegan Sun - Full Story Riverfront Recycling Project Raises Scholarship Funds - Do you have a collection of florist containers in your basement or garage? They're too good to just toss out, but how many can you actually use? And so the collection grows. Well, here's the answer! The Riverfront Children's Center of Groton has partnered with Tommy's Flowers for an innovative fundraiser to benefit needy children. Tommy's will pay 50 cents to Riverfront for every used florist's vase, basket or container brought in to recycle for reuse. Full Story Winners of National Marine Art Contest Announced - The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) and Immersion Learning™ are pleased to announce the winners of a national art contest focused on the marine environment. The contest challenged students across North America to create a poster around the theme “Let’s change habits, not the climate”. Full Story Honoring the USS Thresher - The Groton Business Association would like to recognize in addition to the brave active military personnel who put themselves in harm’s way, the families and spouses who come together to provide strength and support during deployment and in time of tragedy. We remember those lost and those left behind. Full Story Proposed Zone Changes in Stonington - In Stonington, a battle between the Economic Development Commission and Conservation Commission is currently being waged. The outcome will be decided by the Planning & Zoning Commission at a public hearing on Tuesday April 7 at 7:30PM at the Mystic Middle School. Full Story Experience Dr. Robert Ballard's Ocean Exploration Live - This month, venture into the mysterious waters of the ocean and join real-life explorers, such as famed oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard—all without leaving dry land! Immersion Learning™, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., brings the exciting world of ocean exploration live to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and many other Immersion sites across the country April 20–24. Full Story Meet Coach Jim Calhoun on May 7 at Mystic Aquarium - Join us for a cocktail reception at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration to welcome one of our newest trustees, UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun. Full Story Liberty Tax Service Holds Food Drive - LIBERTY TAX SERVICE is collecting canned goods ( or donation, we will purchase) for the Groton Food Locker. Please drop goods off at LIBERTY in Groton at the Big Y Plaza. Full Story Does your Business Need Subsidized Help this Summer? - We would like to help you get your work done! Federal Stimulus dollars will provide the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) with the resources to employ up to 800 youth ages 14 to 24 this summer across our 41-town region. Here’s how to apply for summer help: Full Story The Seamen’s Inne at Mystic Seaport Offers Senior Discount - The Seamen’s Inne Restaurant & Pub at Mystic Seaport is now offering 25% off lunch for seniors (62+) every Tuesday between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The discount applies to food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases. Full Story Comcast Announces Chamber Rewards Program** - Beginning today, the newly created Comcast Chamber Rewards Program provides small and medium-sized businesses that belong to a local Chamber of Commerce a free month of service* when they sign up for Comcast Business Class video, voice or high-speed Internet service. Additionally, the referring Chamber of Commerce will receive a free month of service for each member that signs up for Comcast Business Class through the new program Full Story Stress Relief Specialists - Things are stressful these days, and the pace of life is getting faster. There is always something to do. Technology makes life easier in many ways, but with the ease, there are also increased expectations on us. Have we made our life easier or more difficult? Well, that is an article for another time… but what I’d like to talk about is: Stress Relief. Full Story Disney Announces Free Dining Promotion - Go to www.getyourearsonmystic.com for more information and details Full Story Groton-Ledyard Rotary Televised Auction Set for Saturday - The auction runs from 10 am. to 6 p.m. Here’s your chance to purchase some outstanding goods and services donated by local businesses and help your neighbors at the same time. All proceeds will be used to benefit community charities and provide scholarships to local high school students Full Story 12th Annual Special Olympics Golf Tournament - 12th Annual Special Olympics Golf Tournament In Memory of Jim Neidhardt Full Story Mystic Aquarium Presents Life at the Extremes Week - What lives where water boils under the sea, in the heat of the desert or in the Arctic? Kids will discover the fascinating animals that live in extreme environments during Life at the Extremes Week, April 13 to 19, at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Full Story Two Exhibitions Open at the Mystic Arts Center - Community members are invited to celebrate the work of local artists in two new exhibitions. Full Story SAVE $50 ON A MORTGAGE REFINANCE - Mention the Mystic Chamber and Attorney Dixon will give you $50 credit towards the cost of a title search. Full Story COMCAST NAMED TOP PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT - COMCAST NAMED AMONG TOP PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Hartford Business Journal Ranks Comcast Second in Best Places to Work Contest Full Story Spend An Evening With An Astronaut - A career in veterinary medicine takes you beyond the examination table. In fact, it can take you out of this world! Find out how a veterinarian ends up in space on April 17, when marine mammal veterinarian and astronaut Dr. Richard Linnehan comes to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Full Story Spring Garden Series Continues at Mystic Seaport - Kara Franco, the supervisor of gardens at Mystic Seaport, will speak at the Museum’s Spring Garden Series Friday, April 10, from 12 - 2:30 p.m. Full Story March Madness Comes to Mystic Aquarium, Belugas Get in Game - March Madness is sweeping through Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration on March 28 from noon to 2 p.m.! Meet local college basketball players, then watch them interact with the aquarium’s resident beluga whales during this educational and fun celebration. Full Story Limited Time Beluga Whale Meet and Greet Program - Ever wonder how aquarium staff care for beluga whales and get them to demonstrate their natural behaviors? Find out firsthand with a new, limited-time beluga meet and greet training program offered by Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration in collaboration with Shedd Aquarium. Throughout this spring break season, which runs until April 20, guests have the rare opportunity to get in the waters of the Arctic Coast exhibit to meet Shedd Aquarium’s beluga whales. For the first time on the East Coast, guests will get an up-close and personal opportunity to meet a beluga calf/juvenile Full Story Economic Development Forum - To: The Business Community of Stonington Subject: Invitation to Economic Development Forum and Business Community Call to Arms Full Story ECONOMIC STIMULUS FORUM - Learn how to maximize opportunities to apply for competitive grants for clean energy and advanced technology projects. Full Story Bed & Breakfast on the WATER - Full Story Northeast Utilities Announces Schedule for - Northeast Utilities has announced the 2009 schedule of seminars for its Award-winning “Community Builders Institute,” which teaches the basics of economic development and land use planning. The primary goal of the Institute is to raise the capacity of land-use decision makers across Connecticut, and to demonstrate the value of life-long professional education. It targets professional economic developers and planners, volunteer land-use commissioners, elected officials and real estate professionals, and fosters an understanding of each other’s duties, goals and views. Full Story Basic Photography Class for Adults - A hands-on basic photography course. Students should provide their own manual (adjustable) film or digital SLR (Single lens reflex) camera for class. Camera and lens controls, composition, exposure, and creative techniques will all be discussed. Full Story Train your brain and change your life! - Full Story Florence Griswold Museum Unveils More Programs for Children - The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme announces a schedule of increased activities for school-age children and made admission free to visitors 12 and under. Full Story Gearing Up for Summer Camp at the Florence Griswold Museum - Day camp starts on June 29 at the Florence Griswold Museum. Full Story The WoodenBoat Show Returns to Mystic Seaport - The WoodenBoat Show returns to Mystic Seaport, June 26-28, with expanded exhibit space, more docks to walk and wooden boats of every shape and size Full Story Prolific Maritime Author to Speak at Mystic Seaport - Celebrated marine author Richard Ellis will speak at the Maritime Author Series at Mystic Seaport Wednesday, March 25, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Full Story NASCAR Vehicles to Visit Mystic Seaport - 2008 NASCAR Camping World Series East Champion Matt Kobyluck, along with his #40 Mohegan Sun Casino Chevrolet and Kurt Busch’s #2 Miller Lite show car will be at Mystic Seaport Sunday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full Story Special Offer for Chamber Members From the Garde Arts Center - The Garde Arts Center would like to offer all Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce members the opportunity to purchase two tickets for the price of one for their upcoming Mariza-The new face of FADO show. Full Story Commercial property available in MYSTIC! - Full Story New Items At Organik - We are getting ready for spring and have brought in many new products and there are still many on there way! Let us help you head into warm weather with chemical free, green living products. Full Story The Maritime Gallery to Host Landscape Painting Courses - Noted Maritime Gallery artists Lou Bonamarte and David Lussier will instruct “Painting the Maritime Landscape at Mystic Seaport” Monday through Friday, May 31 - June 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Full Story Retired Senior Citizens- Free Tax Mondays in March - LIBERTY TAX SERVICE HONORS RETIRED SENIOR CITIZENS FREE TAX RETURN MONDAYS IN MARCH!!! March 16th, 23rd, and 30th. Liberty Tax Service offers FREE TAX RETURNS to all Retired Senior Citizens with Pension, IRA, Interest, and Dividend Income. Full Story Presentation at Mystic Aquarium to Reveal Penguins' Plight - In September, Laurie Macha, supervisor of pinnipeds and penguins at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, traveled to South Africa to join a penguin research team through EarthWatch Worldwide. On March 26, from 7 to 8:30, guests will experience Macha’s South African adventures during a presentation featuring photos, video and her fascinating stories from the field on the main exhibit floor of the aquarium. One of the aquarium’s resident African penguins will also make an appearance. Full Story MGM Grand Special Offer for Chamber Members - It’s almost Spring! Need a break? In appreciation of our wonderful Chamber of Commerce friends, Foxwoods and MGM at Foxwoods wants to invite each member to be our guest at one of the following shows in our state of the art MGM Grand Theatre! Full Story First-Ever Scrap Art Sculpture Contest at Mystic Aquarium - You may want to think twice before you throw that item in the recycling bin. Instead, think of reusable items as artistic inspiration! Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is holding its first-ever scrap art sculpture contest and is seeking marine-themed art created from recycled materials. Established and budding artists alike may submit their creations through April 17. Full Story Award-Winning Author to Speak at Mystic Seaport - The 2008-09 Adventure Series at Mystic Seaport continues with “Vietnam: By Land and By Sea,” a presentation given by writer, photographer and cruising sailor Bernadette Bernon Thursday, March 19 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Full Story LIBERTY TAX SERVICE® IS SHOWING THEIR APPRECIATAION TO ALL : - $60 off their tax preparation through March 30th Full Story Calling All Amphibian Enthusiasts! - With the warm weather soon arriving, it is time to venture outside and become a volunteer for the second field season of Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s Amphibian Monitoring Project. Leap into action and attend a family-friendly training session at the aquarium on Saturday, March 28 or April 18 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Full Story News from the CT Department of Labor - Three Rivers Community College has been awarded a US DOL SMART (Skills for Manufacturing and Related Technologies) Grant specific to the manufacturing industry in southeastern CT. The Continuing Education Department has been charged with design and implementation of a Pre-Manufacturing Pilot Program, which will begin May 2009 and conclude July 2009. The pilot will target unemployed workers and train them for entry level manufacturing positions or pathways to further education. The program is approximately 200 hours and will serve 30 participants at no cost and is customized for regional workforce needs. Full Story A Thyme to Cook honored with award - The creative libation was entitled “Shooting Stars;” liquor lollipops. Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - New! Arena Celtic Woman "Isle of Hope" Tour Date: Saturday March 7, 2009 Time: 8:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $40.00 tickets for $30.00 (plus $5 facility fee) REMINDER!!! Arena Boxing Delvin Rodriguez vs Shamone Alvarez ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Date: Friday, March, 6, 2009 Time: 7:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $30.00 tickets for $15.00 (2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1!!!) REMINDER!!! Arena Buckcherry and Papa Roach Date: Monday, March 16, 2009 Time: 7:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $35.00 tickets for $20.00 Full Story Indulge in Wines from Portugal at Mystic Aquarium - Savor fine wine in a one-of-a-kind setting during “Wines from Portugal,” a four-course wine dinner by Ocean Blue Catering at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. Full Story Eat right when money is tight! - Food prices seem to be skyrocketing these days. But don’t skimp on the healthy foods. A little planning can go a long way to help you eat right, and save. Let’s get organized and look at what you can do when you’re making that weekly grocery run. Full Story New Plenty of Fish in the Sea Social Nights at Aquarium - Whether you hope to make new friends, network or perhaps find a special someone, head to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, where Ocean Blue Catering is hosting a new series of Plenty of Fish in the Sea Social Nights. These monthly gatherings take place on Thursday evenings – March 19, April 16, May 21 and June 25 – from 7 to 11 p.m. Full Story Calling All Campers! - What do young explorers, art enthusiasts, soccer players, nature lovers and budding marine biologists have in common? They can all find a summer camp to suit their interests at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Full Story THE GARDENER'S SMARTSTIK HAS JUST ARRIVED - Prima Plantstik is the total planting tool: Lightweight Easy-to-Use Durable Affordable Beautiful Natural Wood Handcrafted in the USA Heirloom Quality Eco Friendly Full Story WORKFORCE TRAINING HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES - Are you a small employer wondering how you can afford to upgrade the skills of your workers to keep your company competitive and more productive in this challenging economy? Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - New! Arena Boxing Delvin Rodriguez vs Shamone Alvarez ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Date: Friday, March, 6, 2009 Time: 7:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $30.00 tickets for $15.00 (2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1!!!) New! Arena Buckcherry and Papa Roach Date: Friday, March, 16, 2009 Time: 7:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $35.00 tickets for $20.00 REMINDER!!! Arena 3 Doors Down with special guest Hoobastank Date: Friday, February 27, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Chamber Members can purchase the $45.00 tickets for $30.00 (6 Ticket Limit ) Full Story TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF GARDENING - What it is The EasyBloom Plant Sensor saves time and banishes frustration for home gardeners. It is an Internet-enabled gardening device that recommends which plants will thrive in a specific location and diagnoses ailing plants. The EasyBloom Plant Sensor allows anyone to enjoy a beautiful indoor or outdoor garden—from a single potted palm to a backyard full of blooms. Full Story Sleep With the Fishes at Mystic Aquarium - Ever wonder what Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s animals do at night? Find out on March 20, during the aquarium’s Family Overnight. Full Story Thames Valley - Community Web Portal - NEW benefit for MEMBERS of the GREATER MYSTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Full Story BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS MARCH 5TH !! - Full Story DPNC Starts New Hiking for Women Group - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is starting a new Hiking for Women group for women who love to be outdoors. Enjoy fitness, camaraderie and learn about plants and animals that inhabit our part of Southeastern Connecticut. Full Story Cabin Fever Festival This Weekend at OMV - Saturday, February 28th Merchants at Olde Mistick Village will host their Sixth Annual Cabin Fever Festival on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. The festival focuses on a Charity Chowder Cook-off to benefit the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Emergency Food Pantry. Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following show: New! Arena 3 Doors Down with special guest Hoobastank Date: Friday, February 27, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Chamber Members can purchase the $45.00 tickets for $30.00 (6 Ticket Limit ) Full Story FAIRVIEW IMPLEMENTS ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS - Full Story New London County 4-H Camp Is THINKING SUMMER! Are you?? - The area's most exciting summer youth camp is gearing up for another SUMMER CELEBRATION for the 2009 Camping Season! Act now to take advantage of the Early Bird Special! Visit us online at www.my4hcamponline.com for more information Full Story Mystic Woman's Club Donations to the Community - Each year the Mystic Woman's Club donates thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships. We award grants to a variety of social service support agencies and other community activities, as well as a scholarship to a graduating senior at each area high school (Fitch, Stonington, and Grasso Tech). Full Story About Mystic Woman's Club - Mystic Woman's Club has been an active member of the community since it was established back in 1967. This group of civic-minded women still focuses on providing financial support social and educational agencies in the Southeastern Connecticut area. Full Story Helping Chamber Members Navigate Challenges of Healthcare - Health Champion LLC, a Connecticut based health care advocacy and information service and the Chamber Insurance Trust have entered into an alliance to provide its services to Chamber members. Full Story CT Business Day and Legislative Updates - Check the links below for information on CT Business Day and new legislative bills that may affect your business. Additionally, at the end of this article is a message from Rob Simmons encouraging businesses to attend this important event. Full Story SBA Warns of Fraudulent Attempts - SBA Warns of Fraudulent Attempts to Obtain Bank Account Information from Small Business Full Story Mystic Woman's Club Thrift Shop - The Mystic Woman's Club operates a resale shop (Thrift Shop) in Pawcatuck, CT, on Route 1, in the strip mall next to the Stonington Police Station. Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members - OC'S Pool World LLC Mystic River Building Company Full Story Boys and Girls Club - CT Defenders fundraiser - Full Story ATTENTION: Local wedding related business! - FREE...FREE...FREE...HARD TO BELIEVE BUT TRUE!! Free web-based video advertising for your local wedding related business. Read further to join in this amazing opportunity!!! Full Story Chamber to Host Roundtable Health Insurance Discussion - Are you concerned about the Health Benefits you are offering your employees? Are there more affordable solutions for me? Do I want my employees to be healthier? Can I offer better options and save my company money? What are other businesses my size doing? Come to a Round Table meeting to find the answers. Full Story Stress Relief & Detox Acupuncture - Daily, Monday through Friday We offer you Stress Relief & Detox Acupuncture Treatments. It makes you feel so good that we call it "Happy Hour!" Full Story Buzz Media launches new website - Full Story Connecticut State H.O.G. Rally - During the Connecticut state portion of the Rally, we will be at the Groton Elks Lodge where we will have events planned for the attendees. After, most of the attendees will be staying at nearby hotels. Full Story Red Heart Sale - Going on now through February Full Story Presentation Materials from Economic Forecast - Economic Forecast Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Kick Off Next Session of Sea School - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration kicks off the next eight-week session of Sea School on March 9. Open to 3- to 5-year-olds, Sea School offers pre-schoolers an opportunity to experience the exciting world of marine life. Full Story Groton Scholarship Fund, Inc. - Fitch Senior High School - Groton Scholarship Fund, Inc., C/O Fitch Senior High School, 101 Groton Long Point Rd., Groton, Connecticut 06340 Full Story DPNC Offers Valentine's Hike & Dessert - Find romance in the wild as we take a guided hike through woods & meadows to a secret destination where delicious hot chocolate, wines, teas & tasty deserts will be served. Meet at Haley Farm in Groton. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register. Tickets are $17.50 for members and $20 for non-members. Full Story DPNC to Host "Eyes on Owls" Live Owl Program - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will host a special “Eyes on Owls” live owl program with naturalists Mark & Marcia Wilson at 2 p.m. on February 16, 2009 at the StoneRidge Auditorium located at 186 Jerry Browne Road in Mystic. All who attend are in for some fun with educational close-up views of these secretive birds of prey. Tickets are $5 for members and $7.50 for non-members and may be purchased by calling (860) 536-1216. Full Story Financial Strategies for Small-business Owners - For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Bob Henderson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments, 34 Water St., Mystic, CT, 860-536-2808, robert.c.henderson@edwardjones.com Full Story Chill Out In February with Comcast’s Line-Up of Top TV - As temperatures drop, Comcast’s line-up heats up with a wide-range of entertainment options available this month On Demand ,including access to past seasons and the latest episodes of the critic’s darling, Friday Night Lights and other hit television shows, special programming to celebrate Black History Month and blockbuster movies in HD – all in one place. Full Story Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is scheduled to air Feb. 8th! - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is scheduled to air Sunday, February 8 with a special two-hour show, from 8 – 10 PM on ABC. Full Story Mystic Aquarium Welcomes Penguin Chicks - Oh baby – new African penguin chicks just hatched at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration! Starting today, people around the world can watch them grow into full fledglings on a live Web cam at www.mysticaquarium.org. Full Story Welcome New Chamber Members! - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome their new members! Quiambaug Cove Professional Center DREAMSCAPES DESIGN GROUP CertaPro Painters Mystic Salon & Spa Five Guys Burgers & Fries Sound Music Garden Specialities Full Story LIBERTY TAX EXTENDS HOURS - LIBERTY TAX EXTENDS HOURS. EXTENDED HOURS at the GROTON SHOPPERS MART LOCATION. M-F 8AM – 9PM THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR!!! For LIBERTY TAX SERVICE ANYWAY. SAT 8AM-5PM or when last customer leaves! SUN 11AM – 5PM, or until the last customer leaves. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT or WALK IN. Full Story Invest in Businesses — Not Wall Street - For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Bob Henderson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments, 34 Water St., Mystic, CT, 860-536-2808, robert.c.henderson@edwardjones.com Full Story Mystic Outdoor Art Festival - Full Story Taste Of Mystic - Full Story PNC Emergency Food Pantry Needs Food Items - Hi Everyone: If you're out shopping and can buy a few things for the Emergency Food Pantry, this is what the Pantry needs are for February: 1) Cereal (all kinds, including oatmeal) 2) Baked Beans (we're out) 3) Canned fruit (all kinds needed - we have a few jars of apple sauce left) 4) Jams & Jellies (we're out) Many thanks for remembering the people who depend upon the emergency food pantry Full Story Gov.Rell: State Launches Aggressive Outreach to CT Business - Governor M. Jodi Rell today said she wants Connecticut’s businesses to know state government is making a more aggressive effort to reach out to employers, assembling a team of business advisors to conduct a series of informational sessions throughout the state. Full Story Mohegan Sun To Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following show: Full Story Mystic Seaport to Offer Free Adult Admission during February - Mystic Seaport is offering one free adult admission with every paid youth admission during school vacation week, February 14-22. The winter promotion offers $15 in savings per adult with each purchase of a $9.50 youth ticket. Full Story Mystic Matters Guests Needed - Do you have an upcoming event? Interested in promoting your business for free? Special news to share? Full Story Design on a Dime -- We don't have 2 nickels to rub together - Dear Mystic Chamber of Commerce members: Thank you so much for your thoughts, prayers and donations for Russell and Marissa this past Christmas season. Russell has been working toward reuniting with his daughter after a two-year separation. After a series of tragic events that included losing everything, and Marissa being exposed to a sexual offender, Russell is rebuilding their lives. Marissa has been living with a good foster family in Norwich, but is eager to live with her father again. Full Story New Member to Member Discounts Added! - MGM Grand at Foxwoods will offer several discounts for restaurant and spa services. Full Story New England Lions Council Annual Banquet - Full Story Stonington Continuing Education - Full Story Groton-Ledyard Rotary Club Seeking Donations For Auction - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following shows: Full Story Mystic Art in the Evening Boasts a Valentine Theme - Full Story MYSTIC AQUARIUM TO HOST ANIMAL DIVERSITY WEEK - Full Story Volunteers Needed! - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is in need of volunteers to provide a variety of tasks in the office and help with daily responsibilities. Full Story Mohegan Sun Arena Suite Tickets - Full Story Public Information Session - Thursday, January 22 at 7:00PM - Notice of Public Information Session, Downtown Pawcatuck Parking Rules Changed to Promote Business Growth. A public information session is being held by the Economic Development Commission on Thursday, January 22 at 7:00PM at the Mystic Middle School and will feature presentations by First Selectman Ed Haberek, the Town Planning Department and the consultant who authored the parking study which formed the basis of the new rules. Full Story TVCCA to offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - INCOME LIMIT: $50,000 FREE Tax Preparation FAST Electronically e-filed Tax Return IRS Trained and Certified Volunteers Tax Preparers Full Story EPW Rhode Island Rumble Fundraiser - Full Story Disney's Armed Forces Salute Promotion - Disney to offer free admission to Military personnel Full Story Mystic Ballet's Love Stories - Explore the intimacy, intensity and price of love… three fascinating works! Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 - 1:00 PM Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 - 4:00 PM Full Story Help Us Preserve State & Regional Tourism Marketing Dollars - Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:45am - 11:45 am Legislative Office Building, Room 1D Full Story LIBERTY TAX OPEN HOUSE SAT JAN 17 - OPEN HOUSE AT THE GROTON OFFICE Full Story Member Breakfast Economic Forecast - Member Breakfast: Economic Forecast Price $17-m & 25-nm. January 28th 7:45 – 9:30 Downtown Radisson Hotel New London 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd New London, CT 06320 Full Story Hygienic Sponsorship - Full Story We Need Your Dirt - Partner with Habitat for Humanity to build a better future for families in need – starting with the dirt. Learn more. Full Story New Stranding Assistant at Mystic Aquarium - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, divisions of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., announced today that Walter Graf has been named stranding assistant. Graf joined the aquarium on January 2. Full Story Mystic Salon & Spa Will Honor Sister's Salon Spa G.C.'s - Mystic Salon and Spa the new Spa located at 3 Water Street in Mystic will honor any gift certificates issued from Sister's Salon Spa now through 1/31/2009 only. Full Story Office Space Available in Stonington on Cove - 400 SQ Ft office available with separate waiting area at Quiambaug Cove Professional Suites, Stonington, Connecticut. Full Story Sponsor Easter Seals Walk With Me - Full Story Easter Seals Camp Friendly's - Full Story Olivea Christine Shelton is Born! - Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce events Director Alexa and husband Mat Shelton welcomed Olivea Christine Shelton into the world on Friday, January 2nd at 5:00 am. She weighs 9lbs 4oz and is healthy and beautiful. Full Story New Sculpture Exhibition Opens at the MAC - On Friday, January 16, the Mystic Arts Center proudly presents the inspired and environmentally-motivated sculpture of Rhode Island artists Ana Flores and Gabriel Warren in the exhibition Notes from the Earth, w hich runs through February 21 with the Arts Center's Annual Members Exhibition. Full Story Red Door Spa Benefits for Mystic Chamber Members - Full Story HALF PRICE KITS this month at You've GOT to be Beading! - Here's your chance to Make Something Beautiful at HALF PRICE! Full Story Two free show tickets MGM Grand at Foxwoods - New Year’s Greetings! As our way of ringing in the New Year and extending a warm “Thank You” to all our Chamber of Commerce friends and Regional Tourism partners, the MGM Grand at Foxwoods is pleased to extend a complimentary pair of show tickets to each business organization registered with the Chambers of Commerce and the Mystic Coast & Country enterprises. Full Story Aquarium and Shaw's Partner to Encourage Reusable Bag Use - Shaw’s Supermarkets and Sea Research Foundation, Inc. have partnered to offer an incentive to customers to purchase new reusable polar bear bags this winter. Starting January 2, for every bag purchased, Shaw’s will donate a portion of the sale to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, divisions of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring people to care for and protect our ocean planet. In return, customers will receive a discount on admission to the aquarium. Full Story Inauguration Day Celebration at the Shaw Mansion - Many of us can’t get to Washington D.C., and so the New London County Historical Society is planning a party for Tuesday 20 January 2009 to celebrate the inauguration of President Obama. A 50 inch wide-screen TV may seem a bit incongruous in a room that welcomed George Washington in 1776, but thanks to the support of Metrocast Communications, that’s what we’ll have so that none of the historic event will be missed. Full Story Riverfront Children's Center Fall 2008 Newsletter - Rivefront's newsletter features articles on our new garden, outreach projects for children and families and the many volunteers who help us make it all work! Full Story Mystic Arts Center Hosts Open House at the MAC - Throughout the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the Mystic Arts Center is hosting a free community day, Open House at the MAC, with activities for children and adults and a sampling of all that the Mystic Arts Center offers to our region. Full Story Holiday Offers From The Spa At Norwich Inn - Full Story HALF OFF ALL HANDMADE JEWELRY @ You've GOT to be Beading! - Come and "Make Something Beautiful" for your family and friends - or for yourself. Or buy a special piece hand made by our talented staff at HALF PRICE! Full Story Sea Turtles are Back at Mystic Aquarium - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration has welcomed sea turtles for the first time in more than three years. The new residents include a green sea turtle and three loggerhead hatchlings. Full Story Last-Minute Gift Ideas from Mystic Aquarium - Last-minute holiday shopping is easy at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Animal encounters, aquarium memberships and more are sure to excite everyone on the holiday list. Full Story Lend a helping hand this holiday season. - Please help make a child and father's holiday wish come true. Full Story Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following shows: Full Story A Special Offer from Mystic Seaport - Mystic Seaport is offering reduced tickets for its annual performance of Lantern Light Tours to members of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. These special rates are only available for Thursday, December 18. Full Story Kids Sail Free on Disney Cruise Line 3 Night Cruises - Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following shows: Full Story The Pizza Grille is a big hit with Extreme Makeover - Full Story Create a Year-end Financial Checklist - For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Bob Henderson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments, 34 Water St., Mystic, CT, 860-536-2808, robert.c.henderson@edwardjones.com Full Story The Maritime Gallery Hosts Holiday Exhibitions and Sales - The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport presents Maritime Miniatures by Maritime Masters and Three Distinguished Artists, two holiday exhibitions and sales open now through December 31. Full Story Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Hosts Luminaria Stroll - On Sunday, December 14, 2008, the beautiful glow of luminaries will guide the way through DPNC’s trails as we stroll through the winter woods listening and looking for signs of nocturnal activity. The walk will conclude with a campfire, marshmallows and hot cocoa. The program starts at 4:30 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person for members and $7 per person for non-members. Full Story Stonington company honored for 35 years - First Selectman Edward Haberek Jr. recently recognized Duncklee Inc. Cooling and Heating with an official citation for 35 years of excellent and dedicated service to its New England customers. Jonathan Duncklee, vice president, represented the company at the ceremony. Full Story You've GOT to be Beading! HALF OFF SALE - You've GOT to be Beading! is having a HALF OFF SALE again this weekend, on ALL purchases over $300, plus 40% off $200 and 30% off $100. Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 6. Come and bead for gifts or for yourself, or shop the fantastic selection of HANDMADE JEWELRY - hundreds of pieces to choose from! SO MANY Kits, too, plus gift cards and fun projects for adults and kids. Or shop the website for the same sale. www.ygtbb.com Make something beautiful! Full Story Mystic Aquarium Partners with Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center - In the spirit of the season, Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is working with the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center to provide food to local residents throughout the holidays and beyond. The aquarium is collecting canned food items outside the admission gate through December 31. Those who donate food will be entered to win one of two Penguin Encounter programs or an original piece of art created by the aquarium’s resident penguins. Full Story MYSTIC ARTIST NAMED ONE OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY'S TOP 50 - Full Story A letter from Ed Haberek - Hi Everyone, As the budget process approaches for the upcoming year, I am implementing a process to gather input from Stonington residents about the budget. On three separate occasions I will be holding “Budget Forums” to talk directly with the residents about our budget challenges. I feel this is a chance to proactively discuss the budget and identify services most important to the residents of Stonington as we deal with these fiscally difficult times. I will discuss the budget process, budget challenges, and fiscal issues facing the Town. I am looking to solicit input from residents about priorities for town government and this vital information will help shape budget decisions this year and in the future. Forums will be held throughout the town and residents can attend any forum at any site. Full Story Save $200 On Disney Institute Professional Programs - Get Your Ears On! and Academy Travel Inc. are excited to be able to offer your organization the opportunity to participate in relevant and dynamic professional development programs through the world-renowned Disney Institute. Full Story Visit Organik during the Mystic Stroll - Visit Organik during the Mystic Stroll and meet Melanie from The Enchanted Lotus. Melanie will have many of her all natural, hand crafted jewelry on display for you to purchase. Full Story Walt Disney World Princess Marathon Weekend and Expo - Contact Get Your Ears On! for more info and to help you with your travel arrangements at 536-MCKY or 35C Williams Avenue (Route 1) Mystic. Full Story Franco’s Xtreme Laser tag adds National Pizza Franchise. - Franco’s Family Pizza and Fun Center is located in the Benny’s Plaza, 40 Boston post road in Waterford, CT. 860-442-3000 Visit francoslasertag.com Full Story The restoration of the Charles W. Morgan - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following shows: Full Story Life and Disability Products to Chamber of Commerce Members - Unique offering will provide Chamber employers with Life and Disability package to help their employees manage life’s many challenges Full Story Adventures by Disney Early Booking Rates - Please contact Get Your Ears On! at 536-MCKY or getyourearson@yahoo.com for more information. Brochures and DVD's are available at our location, 35C Williams Avenue (Route 1), Mystic. Full Story THE ANCIENT MARINER / COMFORT FOOD, AT A COMFORTABLE PRICE - The Ancient Mariner will offer a special Winter Menu beginning Sunday November 23, 2008. In addition to the full menu our Winter Special will be offered day and night, 7 days a week. $39.95 per couple includes three courses and a bottle of house wine. $19.95 per person includes three courses and one glass of house wine. Full Story Advertising Opportunity - MTM is group tour industry magazine that promotes all of New England. It is published four times a year (Winter, Spring Summer, Fall)and mailed, free of charge, to over 2500 professional group tour planners. Full Story Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport Begin November 29 - Tickets for Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport are on sale now. Performances are November 29-30 and December 4-7, 11-14, 18-21 and 27-28. Tours begin at 5 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host 53rd Annual Community Carol Sing - ~ The 53rd annual Community Carol Sing at Mystic Seaport will be held Sunday, December 21, from 3 - 4 p.m. Admission to the Museum is free that day with the donation of a canned good item. All contributions will be donated to and distributed by the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. Full Story Oppose Governor's Elimination of $689,936 - Oppose Governor's Elimination of $689,936 for State-Wide Tourism Marketing The Governor has called the legislature into special session on Monday, 11/24. The tourism marketing for the current fiscal year is in jeopardy. The Governor has asked the legislature to eliminate $689,936 in state-wide marketing which would have an impact on the Spring and Summer tourism seasons. Your help is needed to communicate with legislators to oppose this reduction. Full Story Black Friday HALF-PRICE SALE! At You've Got to Be Beading! - Black Friday Storewide HALF-PRICE SALE! Come in and bead! Or buy something handmade by our talented staff. 50% OFF ALL INVENTORY Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 28 to 30, on purchases of $300 or more. Also, 40% off purchases over $200, and 30% off purchases over $100. Nothing says thoughtfulness like a handmade gift. We can help! Full Story Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2009 - Contact Get Your Ears On! at 536-MCKY or getyourearson@yahoo.com, or visit us at 35C Williams Avenue (Route 1), Mystic. Let us make your travel arrangements for the WDW Marathon! Full Story Black Friday and Open House Saturday at Organik - Give an Eco-frindly and unique gift! Join us Friday November 28 and November 29 for Specials, Give-a-ways and pastries. Join our mailing list for more ways to save. Full Story Boaters Needed For Holiday Lighted Boat Parade - For the hearty souls who keep their boats in the water and commissioned into early winter, please join us on Saturday, November 29th, 2008, as we continue a new tradition in Mystic; a Parade of lighted and decorated vessels. Vessels will parade down the Mystic River at 6:20 pm and return to the Mystic River Park, where spectators will be gathered. Judging and awards take place for the most spectacular vessels. Vessels of any size are welcome, and the only cost to participate is a toy for the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. Please contact The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce with any questions and get your application below. Full Story New Store to open at 26 West Main Street - Cathie McHugh, who currently owns and operates Stonewear Clothing in downtown Mystic has signed a lease to open a new store at 26 West Main Street, (formerly Bermuda Shop). This store will be in addition to the already successful Stonewear Store. Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Get Your Ears On! Now Hosting Disney Birthday Parties! - Full Story Plug into 'The Season' with Eagle - 4E - Eagle Electric Engineering Enterprise, an electrical firm dedicated to servicing the electrical needs of our community, is available to support you during this upcoming Holiday Season. Full Story Get Your Ears On Announces Disney Cruise Line Special Offer - Must book by December 15, 2008. If you've already booked through Disney (not another travel agency), you may transfer your reservation number to Get Your Ears On so we can be in charge of your vacation. There is no fee to do this and you will still have the same reservation number. Full Story Support Military Families - Military.com offers discounts to the military and their families Full Story Steamboat Inn Wins Scarecrow Contest! - The Steamboat Inn is the winner of the Historic Downtown Mystic Scarecrow Contest that was held from October 27th- November 7th. Full Story The Maritime Gallery to Host Holiday Exhibitions - The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport presents "Maritime Miniatures by Maritime Masters" and "Three Distinguished Artists," two holiday exhibitions and sales which open November 24 and run through December 31. Full Story Buy 4 Days at Disney World, Get 3 FREE! - Please contact Bonnie Clark at Get Your Ears On! 35C Williams Avenue, (Route 1) Mystic, CT 06355 860-536-MCKY www.getyourearsonmystic.com Full Story Don't Wait for Market to Hit Bottom Before Investing - For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Bob Henderson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments, 34 Water St., Mystic, CT, 860-536-2808, robert.c.henderson@edwardjones.com Full Story LIVE MUSIC AT THE ANCIENT MARINER - Join us at The Ancient Mariner for a variety of live entertainment. Every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday! Full Story Pronto is now offering DELIVERY! - Pronto! Gourmet Express 862 Stonington Rd Stonington CT, 06378 860-599-5907 Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Gov. Rell: $100 Million Loan Program for CT Businesses - Full Story Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center to Host Green Gala - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Green Gala and Silent Auction will take place at the Mystic Yachting Center on November 8, 2008. The celebration includes a luncheon, champagne preview party and evening silent auction and gala. Tickets for all events can be purchased by calling the Nature Center at (860) 536-1216. The auction is the DNPC’s largest annual fundraiser in support of its environmental programs and services. Full Story Frederick Douglass CPTV Documentary - Full Story Mystic Seaport Names New President and CEO - Stephen C. White, the former headmaster of the Fay School in Southborough, MA, has been named president and chief executive officer of Mystic Seaport. White will assume his position January 15, 2009. Retired Coast Guard Rear Admiral Doug Teeson, the Museum’s current president and CEO, who earlier this year announced his plans to retire, will remain in his position until that time. Full Story Mystic Seaport Names New President and CEO - Full Story Merchants Needed For Pawcatuck Middle School Stroll - Merchants are needed! Tables will be set up in the gymnasium at the Pawcatuck Middle School for your use in displaying any products that you wish to sell Tables will be set up in the gymnasium at the Pawcatuck Middle School for your use in displaying any products that you wish to sell. Full Story Sign Up Now For Stonington Meadows Holiday Mixer - You are cordially invited to host your company’s holiday party or a gathering of friends at Stonington Meadows 769 Stonington Road, Stonington, CT 06378 On Friday December 19th from 7:00pm to 11:30pm The evening’s menu is prepared by the Executive Chefs of Coastal Gourmet Catering Full Story Host A Business Before Hours or GBA Meeting in 2009! - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is looking for Businesses to host a BBH or GBA meeting in 2009. Full Story Washington Trust To Donate $11,000 To Local Food Banks - The Washington Trust Company’s Charitable Foundation is donating $11,000 to local community groups for the Thanksgiving season. The Bank will also hold its annual Food Drive from Monday, October 27 through Friday, November 7. Canned goods and non-perishable food items will be collected at all 17 Washington Trust branch locations in Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. Full Story Eagle Electric CEO Dan Holdridge Honored - Knights of Columbus Council #1943 members, family, and guests gathered at the council hall to honor Past Grand Knight Dan Holdridge for his two years of exceptional service as Grand Knight. Under Dan’s leadership the Mystic council received for two years in a row the most prestigious Award that a council can achieve, the Knights of Columbus International Star Council Award. The Award goes to councils that successfully organize service activities in the four areas of; family and youth, community, council, and church; while meeting membership goals. In addition, Dan received the Supreme Councils Leadership Recognition Certificate and the Rev. John F. Murphy Plaque for Service Appreciation. Full Story Scarecrow Contest - Businesses of Historic Downtown Mystic Chamber of Commerce are holding a scarecrow contest from October 27th, 2008 to November 7th, 2008. Everyone is welcome to vote. Voting is conducted online at www.mystictoday/vote.com. Full Story Annual Holiday Fine Art Show Opens at Mystic Arts Center - The Mystic Arts Center opens its annual Holiday Fine Art and Gift Salon exhibition with a fundraising gala on November 14, from 6 - 8 pm benefitting MAC programs. Full Story The Restaurant at Elmridge - Full Story New Legal Considerations For Mystic Chamber Businesses - A New Law The improper handling of personal information has been making state and national headlines for several years now. Many states, for example California, have already implemented strong legislation with respect to safeguarding personal information. As such, it is not surprising that this past June 10th the Connecticut Governor signed Public Act 08-167, which became effective October 1, 2008. The new law directly affects Mystic Chamber businesses and requires, among other things, that “any person in possession of personal information of another person shall safeguard the data, computer files and documents containing the information from misuse by third parties, and shall destroy, erase or make unreadable such data, computer files and documents prior to disposal”. Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Inn at Harbor Hill Marina B&B - The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina, in Niantic, CT, was recently selected as one of ten “Best of New England” in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2008-2009. It was the only property in Connecticut recognized in the list of New England award winners. The Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards are based upon a qualitative and quantitative review of the nearly 50,000 independent reviews submitted to BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide. Full Story Noank Featured In Boston Globe - Full Story Fire safety in the home is this year's safety theme - Full Story Get Your Ears On! to offer Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Dance for A Cause..... - Full Story Don't Get Rattled by Wall Street's Bumpy Road - If you’re an investor, you’ve probably been shaking your head in disbelief over the events of the past few weeks. Consider the following: Full Story PNC NEEDS TURKEYS! - Full Story Community Shred It Day - Full Story Merchant’s Cup - This is an invitation for you to compete against other local businesses to win an annual Merchant’s Cup in the Mystic Aquarium’s Run for the Penguins on October 18, 2008. Full Story Mystic Pizza Celebrates its 20th Anniversary - In celebration of this anniversary, the film will be shown on Friday, October 17, 2008 at Olde Mistick Village Arts Cinema at 8:00 pm. Additionally there will be a special 20th Anniversary reception, at 6:30 p.m., at the Hilton Mystic in the Grand Ballroom. During the reception, guests will have the opportunity to meet the film's director, Donald Petrie and actor, William R. Moses who played the architect Tim Travers. Moses and Petrie will also address the audiences at the movie showing. Full Story Mystic Weekend of Rowing Pictures - Full Story Neighborhood Assistance Act - Full Story DPNC to Host 7th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will celebrate the season, flavors and mystique of wild mushrooms at the seventh annual Wild Mushroom Festival on Sunday, September 28 from 2 – 6 pm at the Nature Center. Full Story Own a Business? Put Retirement, Succession Plans in Order - If you own a small business, you probably laugh at the notion of a “9 to 5” workday. Unfortunately, many small-business owners work so hard, and are so focused on the “here and now”— increasing sales, controlling costs, attracting new customers, etc. — that they forget to plan for their own retirement and for the fate of their business. Full Story Williams Weekend, September 26-27 - All are invited to join us in celebrating Williams Weekend, September 26-27, as The Williams School dedicates a new Student Center, inaugurates its 10th Head of School, and plays six home games at the annual Fall Sports Day. Full Story Reserve Your Space at the Groton Fall Festival Now! - Testimonial from an exhibitor in 2007 "This is the best advertisement your money can buy. For just over a hundred dollars you will participate along with 100+ vendors, see, talk to, and interact with over 5000 local attendees in six hours. You cannot find any type of advertising that will produce these results." Dave Silvia Patriotic Waves Full Story DPNC to Host 7th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will celebrate the season, flavors and mystique of wild mushrooms at the seventh annual Wild Mushroom Festival on Sunday, September 28 from 2 – 6 pm at the Nature Center. Full Story Get Your Ears On! Now Open In Mystic - Full Story A TASTE OF MYSTIC IS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND - A TASTE OF MYSTIC IS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND The beer, wine and music venue will be open all weekend long. The food portion of the event may need to be closed early on Saturday afternoon/evening due to projected high winds. But, join us at the end of Cottrell in the beer and wine venue. Sunday's event will be on as scheduled. We look forward to seeing you! Full Story Stonington Police Alert- counterfeit $10.00 bills - Full Story Mystic Chamber Seeks Volunteers for Taste - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is calling all volunteers for the Taste of Mystic and the Groton's Fall Festival. Every year, these events recruit hundreds of volunteers to help with a variety of tasks like set up, manning information booths, and much more. Volunteer shifts are approximately 2-3 hours. Full Story Groton Inn & Suites offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Denison Homestead Museum seeks Office Clerk - Full Story Human Resource Specialist - Are you a small business member of the Mystic Chamber of Commerce that does not have a human resource specialist on staff? My mission is to make your job easier by partnering with you on employment and employee issues to keep you compliant with CT and Federal rules and regulations. Full Story Mohegan Sun offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Cornerstone Playhouse seeks help - Full Story Alert to businesses - Re: Counterfeit $20.00 bills Full Story Renter's Rebate Program - The Renter’s Rebate Program Application period ends September 15th. The program runs annually from May 15th — September 15th during which time the Human Services Department takes applications on behalf of eligible Stonington residents. Full Story Smart Ways to Respond to a Down Market - If you’re an investor, you may have been disappointed with how the markets have been reacting this summer to the news of high oil prices and other short-term events. Nonetheless, your long-term financial goals don’t have to be jeopardized by these losses — if you know how to respond to them. Full Story Sea Swirl Profiled in The New York Times - Congratulations to Sea Swirl of Mystic for their article in The New York Times! Profiled by Christopher Brooks in the Quick Bite Section. Full Story Emerson Theater Announces--DOUBT - John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize winning play Doubt: A Parable will be the opening production of the Emerson Theater Collaborative, a new professional theatre company based in southeastern Connecticut. Emma Palzere-Rae, Stephen Daniel Sherman, Heidi Harger, and Camilla Ross are featured in the drama. Albert Cremin directs the play, which will have six performances at Mystic’s Union Baptist Church in mid-August. Full Story Discount for Chamber Members Who Are Signed Up for MGM Grand - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story A letter from M. JODI RELL, GOVERNOR - Help make a difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Governor’s Care & Share Challenge. Donations can be made through my website at www.ct.gov/governorrell or checks can be made out to CT Food Bank &/or Foodshare and mailed to PO Box 120065 in East Haven, CT 06512 Full Story Mystic Community Bikes announces its new website! - Mystic Community Bikes announces its new website, http://www.mysticcommunitybikes.org Full Story Cornerstone Playhouse Available for Rentals - Full Story Hall is available for rentals - The Knights of Columbus Hall is available for rentals for your upcoming special events! Full Story Tee's Plus to Offer Chamber Member Discount - Full Story Linnea To Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Interbridge.net Article - Full Story Are You Prepared to Help Aging Parents? - If you share much of your adult life with your parents, consider yourself fortunate. As they age, however, you will need to become increasingly aware of added responsibilities you may have to assume. By planning ahead, you can help make everyone’s life easier. Full Story Mohegan Sun Chamber Member Discount - Hello All, Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following Full Story An important message from the American Red Cross - The American Red Cross is asking for our support of local blood drives in August. The Connecticut American Red Cross supplies the 30 hospitals in Connecticut with blood. At this time Connecticut hospitals are only receiving 50% of their orders and some blood types have less then half of a day's supply. The blood supply in the summer becomes critically low, some reasons for this is the loss of high school and college drives as well as the busy summer schedule for Connecticut residents. This summer the blood supply is even lower than summer’s of the past. Full Story Chamber begins relationship with Internhere - InternHere.com is a free, easy-to-use website designed to connect local employers in with college students looking for an internship experience. To date, more than 850 companies and nearly 8,000 students are using the site to network and connect. To learn more about InternHere.com visit www.InternHere.com. Logging on is quick and easy. Simply create a login id and password, and once your profile is activated you can begin posting available internships within your company and searching for skilled interns. Full Story We are proud to introduce Aspen Restaurant - Full Story COMCAST BOOSTS CHANNEL OFFERINGS IN SHORELINE COMMUNITIES - Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, today announced that it has added four new networks to its channel lineup in the towns of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, Essex, Groton, Haddam, Killingworth, Ledyard, North Stonington, Old Saybrook, Stonington, Voluntown and Westbrook. Comcast Digital Cable customers now have access to the following new networks: Women’s Entertainment Network (Channel 117) Fox Reality (Channel 181) LOGO (Channel 163) Tennis Channel (Channel 277) Full Story Nature Center to Host Eco-Luncheon on July 15th - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is planning a celebration of great taste – green style from noon until 2 p.m. at the Riverwalk restaurant located at 14 Holmes Street in Mystic. The zero-waste luncheon will showcase local, environmentally friendly and sustainable products, a “green” fashion show as well as locally-grown and organic food. The guest speaker will be state representative Diana Urban. Tickets for the event are $40 per person and proceeds will benefit the Nature Center. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Nature Center at (860) 536-1216. Full Story Franco’s Xtreme Laser Tag Introduces New Session Prices! - Franco’s Xtreme Laser Tag has added longer play sessions at a discounted price, providing families with more play time and greater value. Full Story Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Food Pantry - Please help re-stock the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Food Pantry is in great need of non-perishable food items. Please consider your local food banks next time you are grocery shopping. ALL DONATIONS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE GREATER MYSTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Full Story FAIRVIEW CAR RAFFLE – JULY 12 - FAIRVIEW CAR RAFFLE – JULY 12 The Fairview car raffle for a Honda S2000 convertible worth $35,000 will take place on Saturday, July 12 at 8:00pm. As of June 26 we have only sold 319 tickets. Full Story Time is runningout! Directory & Relocation Guide - The deadline for advertising is the Chamber Directory and Relocation Guide is fast approaching! The Chamber surveyed its members and the overwhelming response called for a PRINTER directory with a WIDE distribution. This Directory will do just that! Advertise TODAY Contact Gail Baker (860) 701-4208 EMail: g.baker@theday.com Full Story Mystic Makes the Cover of Eastern Home & Travel - Full Story Nature Center Seeks Scholarship Donations for Summer Camp - For over two decades children and young adults in Southeastern Connecticut have come to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s summer camp programs to spend their time hiking, pond dipping, ocean seining, meeting animals, and learning about the natural world and their place in it. This year interest in the camps remains strong as area families are eager to find ways for their children to connect with the natural world and the great outdoors. At the same time however, scholarship requests for summer camp programs is reaching record highs. Full Story Network for Success - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce's Membership Committee announces new networking program at Business After Hours Network for Success at 5:00 before every Business After Hours Full Story BusinessWeek 2008 Customer Service Rankings - For the second year in a row, the global financial services firm Edward Jones is the highest-ranking brokerage firm on BusinessWeek magazine's second annual ranking of "Customer Service Champs." Edward Jones ranked No. 8 among 25 national and international companies, according to the magazine's March 3 edition. Full Story Art on Groton Bank - Full Story USO Open Bass Tournament - The USO of Metropolitan New York needs your help in supporting the inaugural USO Open Bass Tournament to be held on October 13, 2008. Proceeds will be donated to the USO of Metropolitan New York supporting service members and their families. As the USO of Metropolitan New York is busy opening up new centers in Groton, CT (US Navy submarine base) and at Newark (NJ) Airport, they are seeking funding to support these efforts. Full Story RecycleBank comes to Groton - RecycleBank is a rewards program that motivates people to recycle. RecycleBank households (and your potential customers) earn RecycleBank Reward Points that they can redeem at businesses throughout the city. Full Story THE CULVER ASSOCIATES EPISODE FEATURED ON CBS, JUNE 8TH AT 2 - CULVER ASSOCIATES IS A DEVELOPER AND BUILDER OF CUSTOM HOMES AND CUSTOM REMODELING WHOSE FRESH APPROACH TO HOME DESIGN AND QUALITY BUILDING SETS THE COMPANY APART FROM ITS COMPETITION AND BUSINESS-AS-USUAL PRACTICES. BASED IN SOUTHEASTERN CT IN THE TOWN OF MYSTIC, CULVER ASSOCIATES HAS BEEN BUILDING HOMES IN THE NEIGHBORING TOWNS OF OLD SAYBROOK, ESSEX, EAST LYME AND MORE SINCE 1984. Full Story Ella T. Grasso Requests Donations - Once again it is that time of the year when Hospitality Management Department at Ella T. Grasso Regional Technical High School asks for your continued support in our awards program for our graduating Senior Class of 2008. Full Story Mystic Seaport Explores Inuit Culture in Exhibition - Frozen In: Captain Comer and the Hudson Bay Inuit, an exhibition chronicling the life and work of Captain George Comer of East Haddam, CT, and his extraordinary relationship with the Inuit, opens in the Schaefer Gallery at Mystic Seaport Saturday, May 24, at 9 a.m. Full Story Chamber One Insurance Program - The Chamber has developed an exciting new program with Aetna for individuals and their families. The program is called Chamber One and is available to all Chamber members for individuals and their families. Full Story Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium Unveil Savings Program - Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium, in partnership with 30 Mystic-area businesses, have launched a promotion to provide added value and savings to visitors of the Mystic area this summer. Full Story CAPTAIN DAN'S NEW WEEKEND GETAWAYS - Full Story New Categories Added - Attention all Chamber Members- You can update your listings Full Story Stonington Success Start Initiative - A letter from Stonington's First Selectman Full Story Mystic Seaport Hosts Centennial Celebration for Famed Yacht - Full Story Mystic Seaport Leader Announces Retirement - Full Story Fox and Read Receive Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor - Full Story 2nd Annual River Fest Event - The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their second annual River Fest Event Saturday, June 7th beginning at 9:00 am with Dragon Boat Races (read full article). Beer, wine and food will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m. A Breakfast will be available beginning at 8:00 am. From 11:00 to 3:30 will be Free activities for children. Two local bands will play from 3:30 to 8:00 pm. Call the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce for more information - 887-1647. Full Story Peacock Organics is Celebrating Spring! - Full Story New Exhibit Opening at the Mystic Arts Center - The Written Word, a new themed exhibit incorporating a word or words in each work, opens at the Mystic Arts Center on Thursday, April 17. Full Story SouthEastern CT Enterprise Region Launches New Web Site - The SouthEastern CT Enterprise Region (seCTer) has launched a new version of their web site, www.seCTer.org. Full Story PARISIAN POMME FRIES NOW OPEN - Parisian Pomme Fries is now open 7 days a week, 11:30-6:30 Serving salads, fries and two sizes of our delicious sirlion burgers, as well as other new additions. 13 Water St. Mystic, Validated parking. Full Story Rice Spice noodles is now delivering! - Rice spice Noodles is now offering delivery service to Mystic, Noank, Groton Long Point and Stonington. Seven Days A Week Lunch and Dinner Call for details 860.572.8488 Full Story The UPS Store Shreds - Full Story New London County 4-H Camp Is Re-accredited with ACA - The New London County 4-H Camp, a residential youth camp for children ages 6 to 17 based in Franklin, Connecticut, is proud to announce it's American Camping Association Re-Certification. The re-certification is conducted on the safety, program, facility, and operations of this positive youth development facility of the New London County 4-H Foundation, Inc. Full Story Mystic Multi-Modal Tranportation Study - The Mystic Multi-Modal Transportation Study that was done in partnership by the Town of Stonington and the Town of Groton is now available on the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce's website. Full Story Bring Old Cell Phones Back from the Dead - Groton and New London Wireless Zone Wants to Bring Old Cell Phones Back from the Dead Local wireless communication business provides opportunity for residents to recycle their old cell phones Full Story COVE'S FRIED COD SANDWICH in MARCH ESQUIRE MAGAZINE - Esquire's coast-to-coast list of the finest meals on sliced bread. March 2008 issue. Fried Cod Cove Fish Market, Stonington, CT When a fish starts its morning in the ocean and ends up in a deep-fryer that afternoon, the result is reliably tasty. The Cove has been proving this for four decades, turning out some of the best no-frills fish sandwiches on the Eastern Saeboard. (20 Old Stonington Road; 860-536-0061) Find this article at: www.esquire.com/features/food-drink/sandwiches Full Story Mystic Seaport Features Famed Marine Artist in New Fine Art - Full Story Abbott's makes BEST Sandwich! - order the classic, made with a quarter pound of meat, melted butter, and not a drop of mayo Full Story Curves Supports Communities Nationwide - Full Story Eastern Connecticut Survey - Results are in for the Eastern Connecticut Business Survey Download Survey Full Story FREE PROCUREMENT SEMINARS ANNOUNCED - Full Story Northeast Utilities Supports seCTer Program with Major Gift - At the January 17 meeting of the Southeastern CT Enterprise Region’s (seCTer) Board of Directors, Douglas Fisher, Manager of Economic Development and Community Relations for Northeast Utilities Systems, presented the organization with a check for $10,000 to support its planned 2008 Site Consultants’ Tour. The Tour, planned by seCTer’s Business Development Committee, which is chaired by board member Tricia Cunningham, will be held later this year. This type of event was offered to developers, corporate real estate executives and site consultants several times in the past. Its purpose is to introduce potential new businesses and relocating businesses to available properties in the region, to local incentives such as targeted workforce training and Enterprise Zones and to the people who will assist them in their potential relocation. Full Story Message from Economic Census, U.S. Bureau of the Census - From: Economic Census, U.S. Bureau of the Census The time is upon us! Next week, starting December 17, more than 4 million American businesses, including 3,900 businesses in New London County, received 2007 Economic Census forms. Businesses that do not receive a form (typically very small) are not required to do anything, but those businesses that receive a form are required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code) to complete and return it. The due date is February 12, 2008. Full Story Update your listing on www.mysticchamber.org today! - Attention members of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, would you like to post your events and news online and have them included in the eblast? Please follow these directions: Go to www.MysticChamber.org go to "Members Only" (Located along the top of the website.) Type in your User Name and your Password. If you do not know these, contact the Chamber (860-572-9578) and we will supply you with the info needed. From here you can add your business description, post all your events and news articles. if you want your news or your events included on the eblast, you must check the box, that says "eBlast Request Include on eBlast" Full Story Every Monday is “Employer Day” at CTWorks - The CT Works Job Centers host businesses on Mondays for employee recruiting. The Centers have been used successfully in the past year assisting many local companies. This service is available in our four offices: Danielson, New London, Norwich and Willimantic. Contact names and phone numbers are located at the end of this announcement. Hundreds of positions have been filled in distribution, manufacturing, production, retail and other industries. This service is “FREE” for both profit and nonprofit employers. Full Story The Inn at Mystic: A New England Retreat - By Aaron R. Fodiman and Margaret Word Burnside Full Story Romantic Homes Magazine: East Coast Splendor - Abella Carroll Full Story Mystic Moments - By Full Story Love Scene - Regina Cole, Boston Globe Full Story Highroads Magazine: Mystic Journeys - by Rebecca Antioco Full Story Emerald Coast Magazine: A Mystical Experience - Jack Macaleavy Full Story The Inn at Mystic Offers Diverse Accommodations Options - Full Story Inn at Mystic Featured in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die - Full Story 32nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Full Story Mystic Seaport Opens New Exhibit - Full Story Magical Mystic - by Brian C. Howard and Starre Vartan Full Story Back
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News The Josh Piver Scholarship is now available. - Full Story It’s time to reseed your lawn if... - New seed rejuvenates the lawn, adding a fresher greener more substantial appearance. New grass helps keep down weeds without the use of nasty pesticides and horrible weed killers. Full Story NOW SHOWING! Sept 10-16 - Quality Art & Foreign Films and Live Theatre & Music in Mystic, CT Full Story Photo Restoration - Full Story Knights of Columbus Hall Available for Rentals - The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 43 Hatch Street in Mystic, CT. Full Story Peace of Mind - Full Story Chamber Member Discounts on Home & Auto Insurance - Full Story Free Pharmacy Discount Card For Chamber Members - The Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, administered by Chamber Insurance Trust, will offer Chamber Member employers and employees, as well as their families, a free discount pharmacy card good at any Walmart or Sam’s Club pharmacy. The program is administered by The Macaluso Group. Full Story Live! Chris DePino with Laco Deczi & Celula NY - Thursday, September 16, 2010 • 8:30 pm Olde Mistick Village Art Cinemas Located in the Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355 860-536-4228 Tickets $20 each available at the Box Office or at www.chrisdepino.com Full Story Seasonal Happenings at Stonecroft - Stonecroft Country Inn invites you to relax and enjoy our fall specials. Dinner is served every Wednesday through Saturday from 5pm in our dining room, with outdoor dining available on the patio overlooking the pond and beautifully manicured gardens (weather permitting). Full Story Art After Dark at Mystic Arts Center - A great night on Mystic Art's patio with LIVE ART & LIVE MUSIC, tickets only $10 Full Story Best Fish Sandwich - Cove Clam Shack - New London County captures 3 out of 4 of the BEST SANDWICHES Full Story The Goal... A Beautiful, Healthy Lawn! - The best lawns are Aerated lawns. Full Story Sunsets and Wine Tastings aboard Argia - Wine tastings on the Tuesday Sunset Sail aboard Argia is back in September! Join the captain and crew of Argia as we welcome Stonington Vineyards back aboard Argia for wine tastings every Tuesday night in September. Full Story Greeting Cards - Full Story Announcing Eminent Muse Music Series! - Mystic Independent Theater is happy to announce our new music series "Eminent Muse" to feature local, regional and emerging talent. Full Story Kitchen Little Labor Day Weekend - In addition to our full breakfast menu Chef Flo’s Holiday Breakfast Specials! Full Story Presentation by Sean Cronin of Wireless Zone - BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Full Story PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING - There will be a Public Information Session regarding planned construction activities associated with the Groton portion of the Mystic Streetscape project on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Groton Town Hall Annex, 134 Groton Long Point Road. Full Story Beach Volleyball Tournament - The Riverfront Children’s Center of Groton has announced that registration is now available for their Second Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament at Esker Point Beach in Groton. The event is on Saturday, October 16, with check in time at 8:30am and game time at 9:00am. Full Story Turn your photograph into an amazing creature! - Full Story Gift Baskets - Full Story EBay Photography - Full Story Halloween Photography - Full Story Help to your business - Full Story SQL Migration - Full Story FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY - Full Story Rodents are Coming! - Environmentally Friendly Pest Controls for Rodents...including Mice, Rats, Squirrels, Skunks, Bats, Pests, and Other Nuisance Full Story Chamber Music 2010 at Mystic Arts Center - Wonderful Chamber Music Concerts Full Story Database Migration, Optimization and Data Entry - Full Story Pet Photograhy - Full Story Tourism jobs forum planned for Hartford - SAVE THE DATE – SEPTEMBER 29 – TOURISM FORUM TO BE HELD IN HARTFORD Full Story TASTE OF MYSTIC COOKBOOK - Full Story Puritan & Genesta Featured in National Blog - My Dreamy Little Family Vacation in Connecticut! Full Story New London County Residents Visit Museum for free - August 19, 2010, Old Lyme, CT: Thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut, all residents of New London County receive free admission to the Florence Griswold from Tuesday, September 14 through Sunday, September 19. Visitors must show proof of residency. “This generous grant from The Community Foundation gives residents of New London County the opportunity to 'try out' the resources of the Museum for free," states David D.J. Rau, Director of Education and Outreach. “We know that visitors will find so much to do here, they will come back again and again!” Full Story Message From DECD Commissioner - Dear Business Partner: As Connecticut begins to emerge from the “Great Recession,” it is imperative that businesses are aware of all the resources available to them, including what the state economic development partners can offer. Taking advantage of the many state programs and incentives will accelerate recovery and strengthen key sectors of our economy that are so vital to the state’s long-term prosperity. Full Story Helping Veterans Succeed planned on August 28th in Voluntown - Event Highlights: Chicken Dinner by the Voluntown Fire Department Chicken dinner served from 3:00pm - 7:00pm Live music by “Learning to Fly” Children activities @ Hot Rods on display FIREWORKS at 9:00pm provided by Pyro-FX (This is the same company that provides the fireworks for Mohegan Sun, and they have donated their fireworks show to help support Work Vessels for Veterans!) Full Story Holiday Pet Photography - Full Story Series 2 Farmer's Dinner August 23rd - Series 2 Farmer's Dinner "The Peak of the Season" August 23rd, 2010 Reception: 6pm Dinner: 7pm Call 860-326-0360 for Reservations Full Story Habitat for Humanity SECT Builds a "Green" House - Dominion makes the first LEED certified Habitat for Humanity home in Connecticut a reality. Full Story Halloween Fun - Full Story Holyday Gift for Parents - Full Story MRHS Presents Arthur Liverant - Acclaimed antiques dealer, Arthur Liverant, will speak on the history of antique childrens chairs and will show several examples of exceptional antiques. Full Story CUSH Golfers Win Lessons? - CUSH (Clean Up Stonington Harbors) is betting the 2nd Annual Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament’s winning foursome will enjoy a two-hour clinic with a PGA pro from the Hank Haney Golf Academy at Lake of Isles. Should they not feel the need after just capturing first place, they can instead choose from two other top prizes: a private trip for four with avid angler Mike Logan on his 42’ Post sport fishing boat or a luncheon cruise for eight with Marcy Porter on her 36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat. Full Story Family Day at Denison Farm Market Aug. 22 - The first Family Day will be held at the Denison Farm Market on Sunday, August 22, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. Sponsored by the Denison Homestead and Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC), the afternoon will be filled with fun activities focused on history, the environment, and local agriculture. From craft projects, live music and family nature hikes, to an inside look at the world of bee keeping, there will be a little fun for everyone. Full Story ARE YOU TRAINING YOUR WORKFORCE? - ARE YOU TRAINING YOUR WORKFORCE? WE CAN HELP! The Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) is offering a 50% reimbursement to companies in Eastern CT who are training their workforce! Upgrading the skills of the workforce is key to remaining competitive in this economy ~ and we can help. Full Story A Taste of Mystic Call for Volunteers - “A Taste of Mystic” is back and will once again take place on Cottrell Street in Historic Downtown Mystic. This year’s “Taste” will be held Friday September 10th, 5 pm to 9:30 pm, Saturday, September 11th, 11am – 9:30 pm and Sunday, September 12th, 11 am - 5 pm. Thirty restaurants have signed up to deliver a variety of gourmet specialties. Full Story Art Available for sale - Full Story Tree of Life - Full Story Three Rivers Community College offering Business Workshop - Workshops are being held on a Friday of each month. 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Three Rivers Community College. Full Story Save the Date - Groton's Fifth Fall Festival - It’s time to mark your calendar and save the important date of Saturday, October 9, 2010. That’s the date for the Groton’s Fifth Fall Festival. This is a special community event created and sponsored by the Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. Full Story GU’s Seventh Community Service Award Presented to Al Restivo - Alfred “Al” Restivo is the recipient of the 2010 Jacqueline B. Nixon Community Service Award for his many years of “Giving Back to the Community”. The award was presented to Restivo at the annual City of Groton Day celebration on August 6. As a symbol of the award each year, the Community Service Award winner is presented an Ethan Allen comb back armchair. Resitvo has a history as a volunteer. He has given generously of his time and energy to the youth of the community. Full Story Become an Auction Sponsor! - Please join us as an event sponsor and help support quality Early Education and full time care for over one hundred of our community’s underprivileged children each day! Riverfront’s 2010 Silent Auction will once again be held in the beautiful galleries of the Mystic Arts Center, and all proceeds will benefit the Tuition Assistance Fund, which awards need based scholarships to some of our poorest, most at risk children. Your donation as a sponsor of the 2010 Silent Auction will have a direct effect on our ability to offer these scholarships by helping to offset expenses associated with the event. Full Story Celebrate Seafood BREAKFAST SPECIALS - PATIO OPEN - on the Mystic River Saturday & Sunday August 7 & 8 6:30 am – 1:00 pm Full Story Make your business STAND OUT - The FALL print edition of the Chamber Newsletter will by the published in the Mystic River Press! Make your business STAND OUT with a display ad in this section. Networking with other businesses is how your business can grow. September 2nd 2010, this issue will highlight the Taste of Mystic, and the fall Chamber events. Full Story Save on Health Insurance Without Skimping on Coverage - You want to save on your health insurance costs. (Who doesn’t?) But you don’t want to skimp on the quality of your coverage. Aetna Advantage Plans for Individuals, Families and the Self-Employed offer a broad range of plan types and premium payments. It’s a good bet we can help you find a match for your needs and your budget. Full Story 3rd Annual Burger Eating Contest - The Jake’s Hamburgers Chowdown Showdown is the biggest burger battle of all time! To qualify, amateur and professional eaters at four Jake’s locations will race to devour five Jake Burgers in the fastest time possible. These Qualifying Events will be held on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 2PM Full Story The August Newsletter has Arrived - Full Story Friends of Mitchell host a Summer Evening at Mitchell Beach - On Friday, August 20, community leaders, business owners, and individuals in support of scholarship are invited to bring friends to A Summer Evening at Mitchell Beach, a high season kick-off event for the coming year to help raise funds for student scholarships, hosted by The Friends of Mitchell. Full Story Find Some Fun Today! - List your local fun events on Saturday.mobi and make your presence known on the mobile Internet. From your mobile phone browser go to www.Saturday.mobi. Full Story Mystic Outdoor Art Festival Looking for Volunteers! - Full Story Visit New Chamber Member O'Live a Little in Noank - O'Live A Little Bakery & Gourmet specializes in olive oil & vinegars from around the world -- "on tap to taste & take!TM" Full Story MRHS Announces Fall Bus Trip - - The Mystic River Historical Society announces its fall bus trip to Montreal and New York state from October 4 - 7, 2010. This trip travels north of the border during northern New England’s peak foliage season! Full Story Signage Regulations - Meeting Notice - A workshop to solicit comment to changes in your signage regulations has been scheduled for August 3 by the Planning & Zoning Commission. DRAFT Signage Regulations Full Story Traveling this Summer? - Visit the American Auto Stop, New England's Premier Travel Center located at 273 Clarks Falls Road, near the Connecticut/Rhode Island border at exit 93. Stop in today and receive 50% off an entree in the American Auto Grill Restaurant, with the purchase of another entree of equal or lesser value. The American Auto Grill Restaurant serves breakfast all day - diner style. Full Story Connecticut Building Small Business Showcase at the Big E - The Big E is offering a one time marketing program aimed at providing business exposure to thousands of visitors. Full Story Fairview Car Raffle a Great Success - Full Story Stand Up Paddle Clinic - Full Story 1st Annual Leukemia Cup Power Boat Poker Run - On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Connecticut Chapter, we would like to invite your support of our First Annual Leukemia Cup Power Boat Poker Run to be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 in partnership with Harbor Hill Inn & Marina, Boats Incorporated and Port Niantic Inc., in Niantic, CT. Full Story SUMMER SPECIALS AT WATER'S EDGE RESORT & SPA - The enchanting Water's Edge Resort & Spa, along the beautiful Connecticut shoreline overlooking Long Island Sound, is the perfect New England beachfront resort offering historic charm, private sandy beaches, spacious rooms, award- winning food, luxury spa, "The Shops at Water's Edge," Indoor/Outdoor Pool and so much more. Open year round, join us for family vacations, business retreats, and social events. Water's Edge Resort & Spa is full of possibilities. Full Story Mystic Aquarium Holds Fundraiser for Outdoor Learning Center - On July 16, Mystic Aquarium held its second annual Sea School fundraiser – the “Under the Sea…School Fundraiser” – to raise money for the new Outdoor Learning Center. This new space will become the outdoor home for children in Sea School, a unique educational program for 3- to 5-year-olds that aims to inspire them to care about our oceans and develop a love of learning through hands-on experiences. Full Story Orion Maunfacturing Launches New Website - Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Launches Web Advertising - Reach your customers anytime, anywhere with website advertising. Three Different Opportunities, available on a monthly and an annual basis. Full Story DINE AT WATER'S EDGE RESORT & SPA - Savor award-winning food with spectacular ocean views year-round at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, CT’s only beachfront resort. Full Story Rum Runners’ Rendezvous - Mystic Seaport invites visitors to an evening of 1920s music, food, drink and entertainment at the Museum’s first-ever Rum Runners’ Rendezvous, held Saturday, July 24, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Hosted the same weekend as the annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous at Mystic Seaport, the evening’s festivities will celebrate the beauty, music and lively ambiance of a bygone era. Full Story Got Ants? - Call Bio Tech Pest Controls today 401-315-2000 or 860-445-BUGS. Full Story Groton Rotary Club Installs New Officers for 2010-11 - R. B. Kent is the new president of The Groton Rotary Club. He was installed as the club’s new leader along with other officers and the Board of Directors at the weekly meeting held at the Mystic Marriot Hotel. Other officers sworn in are: Lian Obrey, President-Elect; Lea Doran, Vice President; Cathy Lathrop, Secretary; and John Scott, Treasurer. Full Story *Water's Edge Resort & Spa - 10% Off for Chamber Members** - Mystic Chamber members are eligible to receive 10%* off all spa services now until August 31, 2010. So resort to relaxing this summer, and soothe your senses by the sea at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, Connecticut’s only beachfront resort. Full Story Stonington Community Center Now Registering for Fall Soccer - Don't forget to register your child for Fall soccer at the Stonington Community Center. Egistrations is now taking place and a late fee will occur as of August 1st. Full Story Check your Business Listing TODAY - The Mystic Chamber Directory will be finalized shortly. Please be sure to review your business listing on the Chamber's site to be sure we have all of your information correct. Full Story SoundMusic 2010 is the Age of Aquarium - SoundMusic is proud to offer musical events presented by Sea Research Foundation. Full Story Groton's Fall Festival Registration Ending Soon - Early bird discount ends soon for Groton's Fall Festival registration. Full Story US Naval Academy in Mystic - Picnic lunch served by the Mystic Rotary in the Mystic River Park today. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Award-winning Express Cruiser Nisca and more than 50 other power and sail vessels will participate in the 35th annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous at Mystic Seaport, Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25. Full Story Opening the Heart Workshop - Full Story Four United Methodist Churhes Hold One Picnic - United Coastal Ministries was informally organized by by four local churches and will be having one large picnic in Mystic. Full Story Environmentally Friendly Treatment of Wood Borers - Environmentally Friendly Treatment of Wood Borers, including: Termites, Powder Post Beetles, Deathwatch Beetles, Carpenter Ants, Decay Fungus Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Rum Runners' Rendezvous - Mystic Seaport invites visitors to an evening of 1920s music, food, drink and entertainment at the Museum’s first-ever Rum Runners’ Rendezvous, held Saturday, July 24, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Full Story Over $1 Million in SBA Disaster Loans Approved for CT Biz' - U.S. Small Business Administration announced that over $1.1 million in disaster loans have been approved for individuals and businesses in the counties of Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham that sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred on March 12 through May 17, 2010. Full Story Inward Diving: An Introduction to Pranayama - Full Story Introduction to Power Vinyasa Yoga with Amy Zezulka - Full Story THE PNC NEEDS YOUR HELP - Schools are letting out for the summer, which puts a greater strain on low-moderate income families to provide more meals at home. This - in turn - puts a greater strain on our Free Emergency Food Pantry. Full Story More traffic at the MOAF - Want more visitors in your shop during the art festival? Full Story Early Retiree Reinsurance Program - Will reimburse participating employment-based plans for 80 percent of the costs of health benefits in excess of $15,000 and below $90,000 Full Story DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!!!!! - Because of the Holiday, you have until July 9th to contact The Day and reserve your space in our upcoming annual Directory and Relocation Guide. Full Story Free White Pages Business Listing - The cost of participating on Mystic.org at the white pages listing level is free. Full Story Sea Research to Host Live Web Panel on Oil Spill - Since May, Sea Research Foundation has been working collaboratively with key institutions in the Gulf region to assist with oil spill efforts. On July 7, people around the world can get up-to-date information on the oil spill from Sea Research staff and ask them questions during a live web panel discussion from 6 to 7 p.m. Full Story DPNC to Host Eco Evening Garden Party & Sustainability Award - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is hosting an Eco-Evening Garden Party on July 13 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Enders Island in Mystic. At the event, DPNC will recognize a local entity that has successfully demonstrated its commitment to the environment through sustainable practices. The zero-waste function will feature fresh, locally-grown and produced vegetables, cheeses, beverages, and fruits of land and sea. Tickets for the Garden Party are $25 per person for DPNC members and $30 for non-members. Proceeds will benefit the Nature Center’s environmental education programs and may be purchased by calling the Nature Center at (860) 536-1216 or by visiting dpnc.ticketleap.com/gardenparty. Full Story Connecticut Sun Basketball - Full Story Un Capitalisme Sentimental - Mystic Independent Theater is pleased to present a visually stunning and very humorous film brought to us by Marc-Antoine Bédard, of the Cultural Affairs and Cultural Development in New England for the Government of Québec. It is here for a limited time, and is a must see! Full Story THe July Newsletter has Arrived! - Full Story May I Be Frank - May I Be Frank documents the transformation of Frank Ferrante’s life. Full Story Mystic Aquarium Launches Train-A-Whale Program - For those who have ever wondered how – or why – trainers teach beluga whales various behaviors, Mystic Aquarium is now offering a way for guests to find out firsthand. Launching July 1, the new Train-A-Whale program offers a side-by-side, intimate learning experience with a trainer during a beluga whale feeding and training session. Full Story BikeRight LLC- Mystic Bike Rentals - Each time Rich and June Froh returned home to Eastern Connecticut from a bicycling vacation in the USA or overseas they would wonder why bicycling enthusiasts weren’t enjoying more of our great on-road and off-road biking right here. Our region’s quiet back road coastal and country scenery, and 3-season riding weather - combined with our historic attractions, quality eateries, nightlife and cultural entertainment, and our welcoming guest accommodations, combine to create a bicycle tourists dream-come-true destination. In addition, “classic” New England mountain biking trail areas and abound, with rides ranging from beginner-level to challenging. For novices and young families, there are excellent rails-to-trails routesfeaturing pristine rural scenery and picnicking. This whole range of bicycling activities lies conveniently within a compact area the size of some western USA state counties, and only two hours travel from Boston and New York City. Full Story THINKING ABOUT HIRING? - Federal funds are available to help you hire a screened applicant with at least 50% wage reimbursement during training! Full Story INDEPENDENCE DAY BREAKFAST SPECIALS - PATIO OPEN - on the Mystic River Sunday, JULY 4 6:30 am – 1:00 pm Breakfast Only! Full Story Town of Stonington Meeting Tomorrow 6/30/2010 at 7pm - Meeting June 30th at 7pm at Stonington High School Full Story Mystic Seaport to Offer New, After-Hours Experience - Mystic Seaport is extending the summer weekend experience with “Summer Sunday Evenings” and will offer complimentary after-hours Museum admission to all visitors Sundays in July and August from 5-8 p.m. Full Story Equinox Diner - Full Story Notice to Bicylce Riders of All Levels - A new bicylce course is being offered for bicyle riders of all levels and ages. It is a 2 day, 9 hour program that ensures safe riding tips and knowledge. Full Story FRIDAY NIGHTS AT STONECROFT - Enjoy an elegant evening...in the Connecticut countryside at Stonecroft Country Inn. Relax and experience fine dining and creative regional cuisine in a romantic atmosphere. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Celebrate Independence Day 1876-style - Mystic Seaport will celebrate the Fourth of July with a special 1876 Independence Day Celebration, Sunday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story A Free Seminar: Social Security Planning for Baby Boomers - June 8, 2010 —Stonington, Conn—A FREE educational seminar titled "Social Security Planning for Baby Boomers: What Everyone Needs to Know" will feature Social Security expert Kurt Czarnowski, Social Security Administration Director for the Northeast at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, June 23rd at the Mystic Independent Theater, 107 Wilcox Road, Stonington CT. This seminar will be hosted by Albert D’Agosto and Charles Yannich of Maffe Financial Group, Inc. in East Hartford, CT and sponsored by Chris Libutti of Genworth Financial. Full Story Special Invitation to our Chamber Partners - The MGM Grand at Foxwoods would like to invite you (and up to three friends) to a special Chamber Performance of Cirque Jungle Fantasy featuring Debbie Gibson. Show dates are July 28th and 29th at 7pm in the MGM Grand Theater. Full Story Nautilus Live Theater Opens at Mystic Aquarium - Beginning on June 23, guests at Mystic Aquarium and people on their computers at home can experience the next generation of deep ocean exploration. With the opening of the Nautilus Live Theater and launch of the Nautilus Live Web site (nautiluslive.org), people around the world can virtually join Sea Research Foundation’s Dr. Robert Ballard and his team aboard his new ship of exploration, the E/V Nautilus. Full Story Ronald McDonald House Charities Awards $9,842 to Riverfront - The Riverfront Children’s Center, Inc. of Groton, Connecticut, announced it has received an award of $9,842.00 from the Ronald McDonald House Charities to fund state mandated fencing of the facility’s new Accessible Play Space. “The Riverfront Children’s Center is pleased to collaborate with Ronald McDonald House Charities address the needs of our children and achieve our goal for the Riverfront community, “said Kimberly Dole, Riverfront’s Executive Director. “This award allows us to take the step that will in turn allow us to license the new space and make the entire play area available to all our children.” Full Story Mystic Community Bikes, Inc. - June 2010 update - Now in our third year operating the very successful bike-share program, Mystic Community Bikes is experiencing an increased demand for bikes - and for volunteers to help meet this demand. Full Story Kasprzaks Donate $1,000 From Book Proceeds To Charity - Tom and Joanne Kasprzak, co-authors of the book "Plain Vanilla with Rainbow Sprinkles" distributed $1,000 to Camp Horizons Full Story MYSTIC MARRIOTT HOTEL & SPA - Full Story New classes for children - Full Story Celebrate Father's Day at Kitchen Little - Full Story 8th Annual Fireworks Celebration! - Water's Edge Resort & Spa is excited to announce their 8th Annual Fireworks Celebration, Monday July 5th (Rain date Tuesday, July 6th). This is a free event. Full Story “No Hands but Yours” - An excerpt from “Creating a Habitat for Humanity, No Hands but Yours” by Jonathan T.M. Reckford, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Full Story Holistic Wellness Center Offers Classes - Here is a few classes that are filling quick! Call today to secure a spot in these upcoming classes! Full Story World-Traveling Dutch Cyclists Visit Mystic Aquarium - After miles of grueling competition from some of the best cyclists in New England, a team of six Dutch cyclists enjoyed a relaxing visit to Mystic Aquarium on June 15. Full Story Give Dad the Day Off!! - And leave the grilling to us!! Join us as we celebrate Father's Day just how he likes it. Enjoy the summer season with outdoor seating options, BBQ favorites, and Stonecroft's new microbrew menu. Buffet special from 11am-3pm. Full Story GMCC Welcomes New Members - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome all of their new members, click on their links to learn more about these great businesses. Full Story Shades of Mystic at the Wooden Boat Show with Costa Del Mar! - Shades of Mystic will be at the Wooden Boat Show June 25-27 2010! Full Story Open House Day This Saturday June 12th - Visit museums, galleries, historic sites, parks and attractions in every corner of the state. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host 2nd Annual Garden Days - Garden tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities and children’s events will highlight the 2nd annual Garden Days at Mystic Seaport Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host the 19th Annual WoodenBoat Show - More than 100 traditional classics and contemporary wooden boats of every type will be at the 19th annual WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport Friday through Sunday, June 25-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story Mystic River Acupuncture Hosts the GBA - May was Healthy Groton Month, and the Groton Business Association wisely asked Mystic River Acupuncture to be that month's host. We kept our members healthy with a delicious breakfast and some relaxing massage. Full Story Tax Credit can be Earned by Providing Health Insurance - The recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could earn you a new tax credit this year for providing health insurance to your employees. Full Story Series One Farmer's Dinner Monday, June 28th - The first in a three part series Farmer’s Dinner will be held on June 28th at Octagon in Groton, CT and will feature a reception, with speakers from some of the local farms, followed by a five course menu featuring locally grown produced and harvested items from this region’s best source of sustainable foods. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Connecticut Farmland Trust, whose sole mission is to permanently protect Connecticut's farmland. June 28th, 2010 Reception at 6:00pm Dinner at 7:00pm $89 per Person and Includes Tax and Gratuity Full Story Old Mystic General Store Needs Your Help - Full Story G Spa "Just for Him" Father's Day Package $239 - Treat your loving dad to the ultimate day of pampering with our "Just for Him" Package Full Story Your Success Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Dad's Day Off...Leave the Grilling to Us at Stonecroft! - Join us as we celebrate Father's Day just how he likes it! Enjoy the summer season with outdoor seating options, BBQ favorites, and Stonecroft's new microbrew menu. Buffet special from 11am-3pm. Full Story 2010/2011 Discvory Guide now available - Get your Discovery Guides now! Full Story New Hunter Dealer, Springline Yacht Sales Now Open - Springline Yacht Sales, LLC is proud to announce their grand opening in June 2010. Full Story How many Skippers can the Mudheads get on stage? - Full Story Kyle Fast Joins Evolution Sails - The Evolution Team invites you to meet Kyle and learn more about the Evolution Team. Full Story U.S. Naval Academy Alumni needs your help! - Full Story LEATHER MAN CODE FLAG BELTS - CODE FLAG BELTS HAVE ARRIVED!! Full Story ELIZA B. HAS ARRIVED!! - SCUTTLEBUTT NOW CARRIES ELIZA B. Full Story Dutch Cycling Jersey displays Mystic Country - The Whaling City Cyclone today announced the release of the Team Jerseys that will be worn by the Dutch six man racing team that will be coming to Mystic Country to race in the Cyclone on June 13th. The Team will stay in the area from June the 10th until June the 21st and will also race in the Nutmeg Criterium in New Britain, and the Purgatory Road Race in Sutton Mass. Full Story Jazz Musician Wycliffe Gordon to Perform at Mystic Seaport - Acclaimed jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and his quintet will perform aboard the tall ship L.A. Dunton at the 4th annual Summer Solstice River Jazz concert at Mystic Seaport Saturday, June 19, from 7-10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, June 20. Full Story Liberty Tax Service: Amending of 09 Returns for Flood Victim - As of May 29, 2010. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) has announced that individuals and households residing in the Connecticut counties of Fairfield, New Haven, New London, Middlesex, and Windham that were affected by storms and heavy flooding in March, April and May are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Rhode Island Federal Disaster Areas: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, and Washington counties. Full Story Important Notice - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is now producing its new, updated 2010 Business/Membership Directory and Relocation Guide! Don’t be left out! Full Story Artists to Paint en Plein Air at Mystic Seaport - Visitors are invited to watch Maritime Gallery artists painting en plein air on Mystic Seaport grounds Tuesday through Saturday, June 15-19. Full Story Network for Success - This informative thirty minute crash course in effective networking is free! Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host 31st Annual Sea Music Festival - Maritime musicians from around the world will celebrate the wooden whaleship Charles W. Morgan and her ports of call at the 31st annual Sea Music Festival at Mystic Seaport Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13. Full Story 8th Annual Enders Island Golf Classic, June 21, 2010 - Full Story The June Newsletter is Here! - Full Story DPNC to Host Screening of "Galapagos" 6/4 at 6 p.m. - In honor of World Oceans Day, the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will host of screening of the IMAX film “Galapagos” on Friday, June 4 at 6 p.m. at the Stonington High School Auditorium. The suggested donation for the screening is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling (860) 536-1216. Full Story Volunteers Need to Help Tape & Produce Mystic Matters - Volunteers Needed to Help Tape and Produce Mystic Matters Full Story The Welcome Neighbor Program has Begun - Full Story Brand New at Sunglass Paradise - Full Story Bees? Hornets? Wasps? - Call Bio Tech Pest Controls today at 401-315-2000 or 860-445-BUGS We have environmentally friendly solutions to eliminate all kinds of pests—including those Bees, Hornets & Wasps Full Story Mystic Seaport Invites Boaters to Small Craft Workshop - Nearly 100 small boats will gather along the Mystic River for the John Gardner Small Craft Workshop at Mystic Seaport Saturday and Sunday, June 5 - 6. Full Story Celebrate Memorial Day at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa! - Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa Celebrates its Stars and Stripes 50 Stars… 50% Off Full Story GMCC Welcomes New Members - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome all of their new members, click on their links to learn more about these great businesses. Full Story Clock is ticking for Art on Groton Bank - Art on Groton Bank takes place July 17 on the grounds of The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton. Artists and art lovers all are invited! Full Story Mystic Pass Card Offers More Savings Than Ever This Year - The Mystic Pass Card, a unique promotion launched in 2008 by Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium in partnership with more than 40 Mystic area businesses, provides discounts and added value during the summer vacation season and beyond. Full Story Safeco Insurance and Bouvier, Beckwith & Lennox - Bouvier, Beckwith & Lennox of West Hartford, CT announced today that Safeco Insurance has donated $2,000 to The Josh Piver Scholarship in Stonington, CT to support their annual scholarship to a Stonington High School senior. Full Story Groton Utilities sponsors Art on Groton Bank - With a gift of $3,000, Groton Utilities has become the major sponsor of Art on Groton Bank Full Story Fourth Annual “Iron Chef Competition and Auction for Action” - The event will benefit MASH efforts to shelter homeless families with children and prevent family homelessness in Southeastern Connecticut. Full Story Costello’s Clam Shack Opens Friday May 28th - Costello’s Clam Shack opens for the season Friday May 28, Memorial Day weekend. Hours for the summer season are 11:30 am - 8:30 pm, every day, through Labor Day weekend. Enjoy some whole belly clams and the impressive three-state waterview on the deck from the Noank Shipyard. Full Story Groton-Ledyard Rotary Changes Location for Weekly Meetings - The Groton-Ledyard Rotary Club has changed the location for its weekly meetings. The luncheon meetings are now held at the Octagon Restaurant at the Mystic Marriott Hotel on Route 117. The meeting day and time remain the same: every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport Honors Civil War Soldiers with Decoration Day - Mystic Seaport will pay tribute to fallen Civil War soldiers during the Museum’s annual Decoration Day ceremony Monday, May 31. Full Story Celebrate World Oceans Day at Mystic Aquarium - With climate change happening around the world, now more than ever it is important to understand the critical role oceans play in our everyday lives. Celebrate our ocean planet and learn simple ways you can make a difference during Mystic Aquarium’s World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 5. Full Story Seasonal Happenings at Stonecroft Country Inn - Spring has sprung at Stonecroft! The flowers are in bloom and the patio is the perfect spot to enjoy elegant weekly dinner specials and our gourmet Sunday brunch buffet. Visit www.stonecroft.com for more information regarding these and other seasonal happenings at Stonecroft. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Annual Lobster Days - Mystic Seaport will host its 25th annual Lobster Days Memorial Day weekend, Saturday through Monday, May 29-31. Lobster-in-the-rough will be served by members of the Rotary Club of Mystic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meals will be served picnic-style under the open-air Boat Shed along the Mystic River. Full Story Singer-songwriter celebrates 25 years of song at the Garde - Singer-songwriter Patty Larkin celebrates 25 years of song and friends, plus a new album, at the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room on Friday, May 21, at 8 p.m. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Honing the Competitive Value of Employee Benefits - Baystate Financial Services in collaboration with MetLife is pleased to present a timely seminar to assist with your ongoing benefits planning. Full Story Aquarium to Host Open House for Prospective Volunteers - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with animals or educate the public on exhibits? Now’s your chance! Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities. Full Story Mystic River Historical Society Creates Virtual Exhibit on W - The Mystic River Historical Society announces the creation of an on-line exhibit of historic Mystic photographs via their website, www.mystichistory.org. Full Story A Holistic Wellness Center For Families - Organik presents THE RIVERROOM~ A Holistic Wellness Center For Families Full Story Mystic Unplugged - Full Story Jellies, Sharks and More in New Exhibits at Mystic Aquarium - This spring, changes to Mystic Aquarium’s main exhibit floor create new worlds of experience. Opening in April and May, several new exhibits allow guests to have close encounters with sharks, see jellies from around the world, learn about marine animal senses and get an up-close look at moray eels and barracuda. Full Story Mashantucket Pequot Museum Wins Coveted Publication Award - Marketing Department wins first place for Pequot Museum's quarterly calendar of events publication. Full Story DPNC Hosts Lady Slippers, Wine & Hor's d'ouevres - Each year we celebrate anew the blooming of these lovely native orchids. The evening begins with a guided walk through the Peace Sanctuary trails, and is followed by wine & hor's d'ouevres in the garden. Full Story SoundMusic and Aquarium Announce Summer Collaboration - SoundMusic, the bold new venture that last summer brought two critically-acclaimed symphonic concerts and one very popular big band production to Harkness Memorial State Park, will present three performances this summer at one of southeastern Connecticut’s most cherished locations, Mystic Aquarium. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Celebrate New Exhibit with TUGS! Blast - Visiting tugboats, special activities and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Connecticut State Senator Andrew Maynard will highlight TUGS! Blast at Mystic Seaport Saturday and Sunday May 22 - 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story MYSTIC SEAPORT TO HOST US NAVAL ACADEMY SAILING SQUADRON - MYSTIC SEAPORT TO HOST US NAVAL ACADEMY SAILING SQUADRON The U. S. Naval Academy (USNA) Offshore Sail Training Squadron (OSTS) will visit Mystic Seaport from July 9 to July 12, 2010. After a non-stop, 300-nautical mile sail from Annapolis, MD, five NA-44 foot sailboats will arrive at the Mystic River Park on Friday morning July 9th, before proceeding up the river to Mystic Seaport in late afternoon. The boats, crewed by midshipmen, will stay at Mystic Seaport until departure on Monday morning, July 12th. Full Story 4E's Commitment to the Community - 4E - Eagle Electric is proud to announce our most recent commitments to programs in the community for organizations that serve, including the 2010 Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament. Full Story Spring into Home Improvement! - Full Story Aquarium Preparing to Send Assistance to Gulf Coast Region - Sea Research Foundation announced today that it has made preparations to deploy animal care resources to the Gulf Coast region, including veterinary staff, animal stranding personnel and a coordinated volunteer effort. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Visiting Musical Theater Company - Mystic Seaport will host Revels Repertory Company, a touring ensemble from Watertown, MA, who will perform the original production “A Celebration of the Sea,” at the Mystic Art Cinema in Olde Mistick Village Saturday, May 15, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Full Story Riverfront Children\'s Center Spring 2010 Newsletter - The current issue of Riverfront\'s Newsletter highlights our updated Mission and History, recent Outdoor Learning Space awards, notes on academic excellence, the CT CHIP child ID program and the 2010 Riverfront Run. Full Story REGISTER NOW FOR ANNUAL RIVERFRONT RUN - The Riverfront Children's Center will host the 2010 RIVERFRONT RUN fourth annual 5K-plus Road Race and Family Fun Run, on Saturday, May 15 at 9:30am. The RIVERFRONT RUN is the only scheduled annual road race in Groton City and a great way to kick off the running season, whether you are a serious runner or just want to have a fun morning at Eastern Point Beach. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in. The 5K-plus road race is a USATF Certified, 3.425-mile loop course that begins and ends at Groton City’s Eastern Point Beach and follows a scenic route through the Eastern Point area. The course is fast and relatively flat. Timing is by SNERRO. The Family Fun Run is perfect for younger runners and families, including those with strollers. Come out and run or stroll either course! Full Story Free Disney Dining Plan - Book a Magic Your Way Package for travel dates August 15th-October 2nd and receive a FREE Disney dining plan! Contact Get Your Ears On! for more information. Become a fan on Facebook or check out our website for all the details! Full Story The May Enterprise Newsletter is Here! - Full Story Mystic Chamber announces new tourism networking event - Calling all tourism professionals! On May 19, the Mystic Chamber will be hosting Tourism Matters - a new event for our tourism-related members. Join us for tourism trends (courtesy of Ed Dombroskas of the Eastern Regional Tourism District), packaging tips and a mini-expo center where members can display information about their businesses for easy networking, collaboration and package planning. Not to mention a business card drawing with exciting items from the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southeastern New England. The event will be held at the Groton Inn & Suites, 99 Gold Star Highway, Groton, from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. and is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southeastern New England, the Mystic & Shoreline Visitor Information Center and The Washington Trust Company. A continental breakfast will be served. Full Story Aquarium Announces Winners of Scrap Art Sculpture Contest - In March and April, Mystic Aquarium encouraged community members to turn their recyclables into artistic treasures for its second annual Scrap Art Sculpture Contest. Among the many creative, marine-themed pieces submitted, two entries stood out – “Baby Eco”, created by Chance Gaudreau, 10, of Baltic, and “Garbatee the Manatee,” created by Seth Glickman, 9, of Groton. Full Story Free CTCHIP Child ID Program at Riverfront Run on May 15 - On May 15, from 8:30 -11:30 am, the Riverfront Children’s Center of Groton will host the Connecticut Freemason’s CHIP child identification program at Eastern Point Beach’s Zbierski House. CHIP is a comprehensive child identification program designed to give families a measure of protection against the ever-increasing problem of missing children. CTCHIP is recognized by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as one of the most comprehensive child recovery and identification programs in the nation. Full Story Thank You to Our May Day Participants - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce would like to extend their thanks to all those who participated in the Annual May Day Celebration this past Saturday in the Mystic River Park. Full Story The Great Stonington Pizza Challenge - Nothing says family meal like great pizza. On Thursday, May 20th the Stonington Community Center would like to celebrate great pizza by sponsoring "The Great Pizza Challenge". Full Story Mystic Seaport Names New Director of Museum Education - Mystic Seaport has named Sarah Cahill its new director of museum education and outreach. She will begin June 7. Full Story Proton Marketing Has Moved! - With the move behind us, we are excited about new beginnings and focus. Proton Marketing specializes in Email Marketing and Mobile Marketing Solutions. Full Story Abbott's Opens Friday May 7th 2010 for the Season - NOANK, CT -- Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, on the water at 117 Pearl Street in Noank, will open for the season Friday, May 7th. Open weekends during May, the restaurant’s hours of operation are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon - 7 pm. Full Story Experience "Marine Mammals of the Arctic" at Aquarium - This May, venture to the ends of the earth to meet the fascinating animals that live there and the people who work with them. Immersion Learning™, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., brings the vast and exciting Arctic world live via webcast to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and many other Immersion sites across the country on May 18 to 20. Full Story Celebrate Mother's Day with the Red Door Spa - Mother's Day spa packages come beautifully wrapped with a complimentary Elizabeth Arden fragrance collection. Full Story Mom's the Word at Stonecroft! - Treat Mom to a sensational day at Stonecroft. Choose from a special Mother's Day Brunch with seatings from 11am - 2:30pm, or relax and experience fine dining and creative regional cuisine for dinner with seatings from 5pm - 8pm. Full Story Appreciation Breakfast Honoring Old Mystic Firemen and Women - On Saturday, May 22,2010 Victoria L'Homme owner of The Pizza Grille and Michael Cardillo owner of The Old Mystic Inn will be hosting a breakfast to honor those courageous firemen and women of the Old Mystic Fire Department; in there efforts in rescuing and the time spent pumping out basements of those homeowners and business' that were in need of assistance during the flood that took place on March 30, 2010. Full Story This just in....Media Flash! - Kitchen Little was chosen by Yankee Magazine in their Best of New England issue (May/June p 57) as a Best Bet for wonderful meals with stunning views......but wait, there's more! Full Story Travel to the Ocean's Depths with Dr. Robert Ballard May 14 - Explore the oceans, the last great uncharted territory, with the man who discovered the R.M.S. Titanic, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and Institute for Exploration President Dr. Robert Ballard. The event, on May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garde Arts Center, is part of the new “Faces of Our Planet” series, created by Sea Research Foundation, National Geographic Live and the Garde Arts Center to reveal the mysteries and discoveries of the world’s human, animal and geographic faces. Full Story Mother's Day Brunch at Kitchen Little - Check out the delicious specials below. Full Story LEGISLATIVE ALERT from CBIA - Your help would be greatly appreciated. Currently CBIA's working against two very harmful tax measures. They are HB-5534, An Act Concerning A Revenue Accountability Commission, and SB-485, As Act Concerning Tax Fairness. Both of these measures are being pushed for by the spending lobby and groups that don't seem to understand that Connecticut is in trouble. Full Story CBIA Legislative ALERT - CBIA Legislative ALERT Time to act: Stop mandatory paid time off With just days left in the legislative session, a major push is being made to approve SB-63, mandating paid time off in Connecticut. It's time to act NOW to finally defeat this proposal this year. Full Story Jump Start Small Business Recovery Grant Fund - Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce Establishes Jump Start Small Business Recovery Grant Fund for Local Businesses Affected by the Flood $37,501 Available So Far… Full Story Fairview Odd Fellows Home of CT awards medal of honor - Full Story Volunteers Needed for May Day - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with May Day this Saturday, May 1st in the Mystic River Park. Full Story Hospice Southeastern Connecticut Honors Volunteers - Volunteers for Hospice Southeastern Connecticut were honored at a brunch on April 24. Many were celebrating milestone anniversary years of service. Full Story Sea Research Foundation Receives $12,500 Grant from Dominion - In celebration of Earth Day, Dominion Resources presented Sea Research Foundation – parent organization of Mystic Aquarium, Institute for Exploration and Immersion Learning – with a $12,500 Earth Day environmental grant on April 22. The grant supports the new “Faces of Our Planet” series, created by Sea Research Foundation, National Geographic Live and the Garde Arts Center to show the mysteries and discoveries of the world’s human, animal and geographic faces through film, live performance and multimedia presentations. Full Story Author William H. White to Speak at Mystic Seaport - Award-winning author, historian and life-long sailor William H. White will speak at the final program of the 2010 Maritime Author Series at Mystic Seaport Wednesday, April 28, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport Announces Name, Opening Date of Restaurant - Latitude 41° Restaurant at Mystic Seaport will open Tuesday, April 27. Owned by Mystic Seaport and operated by the Mystic-based company Coastal Gourmet Inc., Latitude 41° will offer guests new American cuisine made with the highest quality and freshest ingredients. Full Story Message from Congressman Courtney - Regarding the HIRE Act and Health Care Reform. Full Story MYSTIC SEAPORT TO HOST US NAVAL ACADEMY SAILING SQUADRON - MYSTIC SEAPORT TO HOST US NAVAL ACADEMY SAILING SQUADRON The U. S. Naval Academy (USNA) Offshore Sail Training Squadron (OSTS) will visit Mystic Seaport over the weekend of July 9 to July 11, 2010. After a non-stop, 300-nautical mile sail from Annapolis, MD., four NA-44 foot sailboats will arrive at Mystic’s Public Landing on Friday morning July 9th, before proceeding up the river to Mystic Seaport in the afternoon. The boats, crewed by Midshipmen, will stay at Mystic Seaport until departure on Monday morning, July 12th. Full Story Penguin Chicks at Mystic Aquarium Take Their First Swim - Mystic Aquarium’s newest African penguin chicks showed off their newfound swimming skills on April 15. For the first time, the two chicks took the plunge into the Roger Tory Peterson Penguin Exhibit and were introduced to the public. Full Story Mystic Seaport Presents Modern Marine Masters Exhibition - The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport will host its annual spring exhibition and sale, Modern Marine Masters, April 25 through June 12. Full Story New Greater Mystic Visitors Bureau Announces Marketing Plan - During a breakfast held on April 14 at Mystic Aquarium for representatives from the broad Mystic area tourism industry, the Eastern Regional Tourism District introduced the newly formed Greater Mystic Visitors Bureau (GMVB) and its regional marketing plan for the summer tourism season and beyond. Full Story Mother's Makeover At G Spa MGM Grand - This Mother's Day give Mom a special gift from G Spa and Salon to show her how much she is appreciated. Full Story Are you prepared to take risks with toxic pesticides? - EPA restricts pesticide implicated in death of two Layton sisters Full Story This Friday at Stonecroft! - Don't miss our Prime Rib and Scallops Special!! We invite you to join us for dinner this Friday and savor your choice of tender Prime Rib, succulent Scallops, or the best of both worlds, Surf & Turf. Selections include chef's accompaniments. $19.95* Relax while you dine to the soothing sounds of live Classical music performed by Tommy G on guitar. Tax and gratuity additional. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Explore the Story of American Tugboats* - Tugs!, an interactive exhibition that will trace the past, present and future of the American tug, tow and barge industry, will open at Mystic Seaport Saturday, May 22. Full Story Donation for Request - Dear Member, The Connecticut Department of Labor Appeals Division is honored to have been selected to host the 30th Annual National Association of Unemployment Insurance Appellate Boards (NAUIAB) Conference at the Mystic Hilton from June 13-17, 2010. Full Story Fairview Medal Dinner April 24, 2010 - Full Story Urgent Support Requested - Troop Supporters, Please participate in Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler O. Griffin by showing up and lining up with your American Flags on the route from TF Green Airport to Griswold's Gagne-Piechoski's Funeral Home for Tyler's Final Homecoming Monday (April 12, 2010) between 6-6:30pm. Please ensure to arrive and assemble earlier than 6pm so as not conflict with the funeral procession. Full Story BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - Beech Brook Farm, The only Gaited Horse Rescue in the country, is located right here in Mystic with over 16 horses currently being rehabilitated or ready for adoption. Full Story Kitchen Little Live on Fox News 61 - Televised Breakfast Full Story Special Letter from Rodney Butler - “It was truly a pleasure meeting all of you at our first ever Taste of Foxwoods event! Full Story Mystic Seaport Presents Premiere of New Ric Burns Film - Mystic Seaport will present "Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World," a new documentary by Ric Burns, at its local premiere at Palmer Auditorium at Connecticut College Sunday, May 2, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Admission to the premiere is free. Full Story Esker Point Beach Summer Sound Wave Concerts 2010 - Do you want to effectively promote your business to thousands of people this summer? Groton Parks and Recreation has just the opportunity for you! Full Story Mystic Aquarium Seeks Volunteers for Amphibian Monitoring - With the warm weather officially here, it is time to venture outside and become a volunteer for the third field season of Mystic Aquarium’s Amphibian Monitoring Project. Leap into action and attend the family-friendly training session at the aquarium on Saturday, May 1 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Full Story Operation Lobster Dinners - Grossman's Seafood will host the 2nd Annual Operation Lobster dinner Sunday July 18, 2010. Grossman's will provide 600 lobster dinners to our military neighbors and their families, in honor of their service and sacrifice. If you would like to help with this event, you can volunteer or sponsor - see below. Full Story Garden Specialties has a New Location! - Full Story We Care for Your Trees...NATURALLY! - We have natural systemic treatments that can stop many pests from damaging your healthy trees. Full Story Sea Research Receives $5,000 Grant from Monsanto Fund - Sea Research Foundation, the parent organization of Mystic Aquarium, Institute for Exploration and Immersion Learning, has received a $5,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund, a private foundation and the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company. Full Story RIVERFRONT RECEIVES GRANT FROM MONSANTO FUND - The Riverfront Children’s Center, Inc. of Groton, Connecticut, today announced it has received $,7275.00 from the Monsanto Fund, a private foundation and the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, to support site work on the Center’s new Outdoor Natural Learning Space, which is designed to provide science, gardening and outdoor experience for young children enrolled in their program. Full Story Concert for Conservation to Benefit DPNC - Accomplished violinist and Stonington native Hilary Castle will perform works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schumann at a Concert for Conservation to benefit the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on April 11 at 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in Mystic. Tickets are $20 for DPNC members, $25 for non-members and $7 for students. Tickets may be purchased by calling (860) 536-1216. Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Host Annual Earth Day Celebration Apr. 24 - Mystic Aquarium is throwing a party for the planet, and you’re invited! On April 17, help clean up the coastline, then learn about ways to protect Mother Nature during the aquarium’s annual Earth Day celebration on April 24. Full Story Celebrate Mother's Day at the Mystic Marriott - Check out the menu below: Full Story Friday Nights At Stonecroft - Introducing our Prime Rib and Scallops Special!! We invite you to join us for dinner this Friday and savor your choice of tender Prime Rib, succulent Scallops or the best of both worlds, Surf & Turf. Selections include chef's accompaniments. $19.95* Relax while you dine to the soothing sounds of live Classical music performed by Tommy G on guitar. Tax and gratuity additional. Full Story John McEuen to bring his acoustic magic to the Oasis Room* - John McEuen, multi-instrumentalist and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, will bring his musical impressions from over 30 years of worldwide travels to the Garde Art Center's Oasis Room on Saturday, April 17, at 8 pm. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Oasis Room Welcomes Teen Crooning Sensation - Eighteen-year-old crooner and Westerly, R.I., native, Nicolas King, will perform with his trio - featuring music director and pianist Mike Renzi - at the Garde Arts Center's 130-seat Oasis Room on Saturday, April 10, at 8 p.m. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Water in your basement or crawlspace? - MOLD & FUNGUS DAMAGE Full Story How safe are your vitamins? - Is it worth buying cheaper vitamins and supplements at a discount store to save a little money? If you think all vitamins are the same, read on--- Full Story April 2010 Enterprise Newsletter is Here! - Full Story Immersion Learning and NAMEPA Host Maritime Art Contest - The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) and Immersion Learning™ – a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc. – are calling all artists for their second annual national marine art contest, this year themed “Mariners help save our seas”. Students may submit their creations through May 7. Full Story EASTER FUN! - At My Sisters Wardrobe, 12 Steamboat Wharf, Downtown Mystic Full Story Celebrate Easter Weekend With Breakfast at Kitchen Little - We begin breakfast service at 6:30 am, serving till 1:00 pm. We look forward to hosting your guests for a truly memorable dining experience in Mystic! Thank you for your continued patronage, FLO Full Story TJ Motors Celebrates 30 Years In Business - Full Story Mystic Seaport Opens Doors to Collections Research Center - Mystic Seaport will exhibit significant items relating to America’s maritime heritage at “A Return to the Cabinet of Curiosities: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour,” the final installment of the Museum’s “Maritime Surprises” series held Friday, April 9, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport Offers Free Admission for Teachers - Educators and their families – up to four people total – will be admitted for free into Mystic Seaport during Educators’ Weekend April 10-11. Full Story Easter Sunday Brunch at Stonecroft - Celebrate Easter Sunday with Family and Friends at Stonecroft Country Inn. Sumptuous Buffet offers Breakfast and Lunch Fare from 11:30am - 3:00pm. Full Story Groton Utilities offering on-line account access - Groton Utilities has introduced e-Care, its new on-line account access system. Spring has sprung and so hasn’t Internet access to electric and water bills for Groton Utilities customers. Full Story Turn It Upside Down - Inversion Basics - Full Story Adventures by Disney Gateway Collection - Adventures by Disney Gateway Collection is a more affordable alternative to the Classic and Signature Collections. We can compare these trips to see what works best for your family. Contact Get Your Ears On! for all the details. Full Story Photographer Paul Nicklen Brings Audiences Under the Ice - Travel with National Geographic photographer and biologist Paul Nicklen to the ends of the earth on April 16 at the Garde Arts Center. The event is part of the new “Faces of Our Planet” series, created by Sea Research Foundation, National Geographic Live and the Garde Arts Center to reveal the mysteries and discoveries of the world’s human, animal and geographic faces. Full Story Cocktails with the Whales Returns this Spring to Aquarium - Cocktails with the Whales returns this spring and summer to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. The event, which began in 2009 as a monthly gathering, will take place bi-weekly this year due to its popularity. Full Story Celebrate Easter at Stonecroft - Stonecroft Country Inn in Ledyard invites you to relax and enjoy Easter Dinner in their dining room, Sunday, April 4th. Seatings available at 11:30am, 2:00pm and 4:30pm. (860) 572-0771 for Reservations. Full Story Call for Artists! - Apply now for Art on Groton Bank, July 17 and Nov. 6 Full Story Stadium Sports Bar and Grill highlights latest happenings! - Full Story Check out our New Member to Member Discounts - Recently added discounts include Mango's Wood-Fired Pizza Co. and TJ Motors. Full Story Touch a Shark During Shark Week at Mystic Aquarium - See sharks of all shapes and sizes (including some you may not even realize are sharks!) during Shark Week at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration from April 14 to 20. Among the April vacation week activities is the chance to touch live sharks at the new shark touch pool. Full Story SAFER YARD CARE - Toxic or Non-Toxic we ALL now have a choice. Bio Tech Pest Controls of Westerly, RI is committed to using only Plant and Mineral-based naturally occurring pesticides. We NEVER use synthetic chemicals. We always act with the utmost concern for the environment. Full Story Blossom into Spring - Full Story 2010 RIVERFRONT RUN - GET INVOLVED! - Get involved in the Riverfront Run 5K-plus and Family Fun Run, Saturday, May 15th at Eastern Point Beach in Groton. Full Story Lobster Lovers Sale, Sail into Spring Package - Come celebrate the return of Spring and Daylight Savings time. Enjoy ~ magnificent water views ~ award-winning service & hospitality ~ bountiful breakfasts ~ and classic New England lobster dinners . . . nothing beats fresh lobster right off the boat! Full Story Classic Mystic Getaway Vacation Package - “Mystic…one of the Northeast's most visited tourist destinations…” according to New York Times' #1 bestseller 1000 Places To See Before You Die, offers adventure, excitement and history. Come relax at the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina Bed and Breakfast in Niantic, CT. We've done the planning, we've purchased the tickets and we've explored the most popular attractions and restaurants Mystic Country has to offer. Full Story Stephan J.W. Platzer to Speak at Mystic Seaport - Accomplished sailor and author Stephan J.W. Platzer will discuss Bringing E Home, the firsthand account of his transatlantic voyage aboard the schooner Ernestina, at the Maritime Author Series at Mystic Seaport Wednesday, March 24, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Full Story Mohegan Sun’s Fins, Fossils and Family Package - Full Story Stonington Economic Roundtable - Stonington First Selectman Edward Haberek Jr. is hosting the Inaugural Stonington Economic Roundtable titled “Solutions for Stonington”. The event will take place Tuesday; March 30, 2010 at the Mystic Hilton. Registration will begin at 7:45 am and the program will run to 10:15 am. The price is $15.00 to cover the cost of breakfast. Full Story Sponsor the Bill Bentley Memorial Golf Tournament - In 2005 Bill was taken from his family and friends at the age of 45 following his battle with cancer. As a devoted and loving husband, father, son and brother, Bill lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed biking, boating, golf, the New England Patriots, cooking gourmet dinners, drinking fine wines and sharing great jokes. This memorial golf tournament will celebrate Bill’s life as well as ensure that his memory provides a living legacy for others. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the two non-profits (L&M and Temple Emanu-El) that were closest to Bill’s heart. Full Story Help Mango's build their buoy wall - Mango's Wood-Fired Pizza Co.is the new pizza restaurant located in Olde Mistick Village, they offer pizza, salads, subs, wings, handmade milkshakes and more. We are looking for help from the local community in building our lobster pot buoy wall, which will help put the final touches on the outside Mango’s. Full Story Fish Oil Found to Contain Toxic Levels of PCBs - The following information comes from Dr. Stephen Chaney, biochemist and biophysicist from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. All supplements are not the same. You need to know the difference. Full Story Crittercam Inventor Greg Marshall to Appear at the Garde - This March, experience life from an animal’s point of view during an evening with Crittercam inventor Greg Marshall at the Garde Arts Center on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of the new “Faces of Our Planet” series, created by Sea Research Foundation, National Geographic Society and the Garde Arts Center to reveal the mysteries and discoveries of the world’s human, animal and geographic faces. Full Story Spring is in the Air… - Sunday April 4th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in our Grand Ballroom Full Story Book Your Easter Celebration at Mystic Marriott - At the Octagon Full Story Aquarium Seeking Entries for Scrap Art Sculpture Contest - Calling all scrap artists! Mystic Aquarium, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., is holding its second annual Scrap Art Sculpture contest and is seeking marine-themed art created from recycled materials. Artists of all ages and abilities may submit their creations through April 23. Full Story See BON JOVI Live For a Good Cause! - Hospice Southeastern Connecticut has a few tickets still available to see BON JOVI in the comfort of the Earth Suite Skybox at the Mohegan Sun Arena! Full Story Florist and Delivery Volunteers Honored - Hospice Southeastern Connecticut recently honored the florists and volunteers who participate in the Rose Program with a wine and cheese reception. Full Story Announcing the Mystic Irish Parade Film Festival! - Mystic Independent Theater will host the 2010 Mystic Irish Parade Film Festival March 20-28. Featuring two new films about Liam Clancy and a special evening of family songs & stories with Aoife Clancy, to pay tribute to his recent passing in December 2009. Full Story Black Bear Martial Arts Spring Special! - Full Story YMCA Lobby Renovation - The Mystic Branch of the Ocean Community YMCA is renovating the front lobby. We have a large bulletin board/brochure holder and floor safe free to anyone that hauls it. Full Story A Holistic Approach to Successful Kids with ADHD - A Holistic Approach to Successful Children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. An Experiential Workshop for Parents of Children with ADD/ADHD. Attention all parents of children with ADD/ADHD. Come learn a holistic 14-step system to unlock your child’s potential and create success in all areas of their life. Saturday April 3, 2010 9AM - 3PM Mystic Chamber of Commerce Conference Center Full Story Do you want to Reset and Recharge Your Metabolism? - As we age our metabolism slows down; because of that the aging process begins with our hair, skin & body function including unstable sugar levels high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and most importantly unhealthy and dangerous weight gain. Dr. Donald Layman, the father of metabolism with over 90 peer review papers and studies helped develop a patented system that really works and is exclusive to Qivana. This proprietary product that the world has never seen will reset and stabilize your metabolism to when you were in your early 20’s and then maintain it for the rest of your life? There is nothing like it and it is called MetaboliQtm. Full Story Aquarium Hosts Programs for Students with Disabilities - For children and teenagers with disabilities or challenges such as anger management or bullying, the Waterford-based Synergy Center Corporation offers unique new options: the Synergy Socials Program and Social Species from the Sea to Me, two social skill-building classes at Mystic Aquarium, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc. Full Story Pizza Grille Needs your Vote - Vote Pizza Grille as having the best Wings and best Fish n Chips. Full Story April Newsletter to be produced by the Mystic River Press! - Full Story A Nia Special Event - Full Story Operation Lobster Dinner ll - Saturday July 17th, 2010 Full Story Accomplished Sailing Couple to Speak at Mystic Seaport - Blue-water sailors Bob and Ami Green will share details about their three-year-long sail in their talk “If You’re Ever in the Amazon...” at the Mystic Seaport Adventure Series Thursday, March 18. Full Story Gene Bertoncini and Tosh Sheridan to play at the Oasis Room - On Saturday, March 20, at 8 p.m., jazz guitarist, composer and Waterford native, Tosh Sheridan will share the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room stage with his mentor, the internationally renowned Gene Bertoncini. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Benny Reid Quintet to bring modern jazz to the Oasis Room - A fresh and potent new voice on the modern jazz scene, 29-year-old, alto saxophonist Benny Reid will perform with his quintet at the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room on Friday, March 12, at 8 pm. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story The Garde invites you to An Evening with Leon Redbone - Legendary ‘70s artist Leon Redbone will perform for one-night only at the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Singer-Songwriter Catie Curtis to perform at the Oasis Room - Folk singer and songwriter Catie Curtis will perform at the Garde Arts Center’s 130-seat Oasis Room on Saturday, March 6, at 8 p.m. The performance is presented in association with Kitchings Productions. Full Story Watch Penguin Chicks Grow on Aquarium's Live Web Cam - Mystic Aquarium’s African penguin chick Web cam is back, and this year, it’s interactive. Last year, thousands of people from around the world watched Blue-Blue, a male African penguin, grow into a full fledgling via the live Web cam at mysticaquarium.org. Starting today, people can watch two new chicks grow, as well as get weekly video updates and submit questions to penguin trainers. Full Story When they say “It’s Organic Based”...IT'S NOT ORGANIC! - Full Story The March Enterprise Newsletter is Here! - Full Story TIP A DOC - Relay team Buddy's Buddies is hosting this event Full Story MRHS Annual Appraisal Day - Our Annual Appraisal Day is coming up. Check your attics, drawers and closets and bring in your treasures to see if they have any financial value beyond your love for them! Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce - Full Story Mystic Seaport to Debut New “Maritime Matinees” Series - World-renowned marine photographer Benjamin Mendlowitz will be the first presenter at “Maritime Matinees in March,” a new four-part series hosted by Mystic Seaport beginning Saturday, March 6, from 1 - 3:30 p.m. Full Story Seasonal Happenings at Stonecroft Country Inn - From elegant weekly dinner specials to a gourmet Sunday brunch buffet, Stonecroft has everything you need to chase away that winter chill. Visit www.stonecroft.com for more information regarding all the seasonal happenings at Stonecroft. Full Story Exciting Improvements Planned for Mystic & Noank Library - Full Story Brain Training Expert to Give Free Talk - Brain Training Expert, Deb Burdick, LCSW, BCIA-EEG, will speak about Neurofeedback - Brain Training: What it is and what it can do for you. Full Story Riverfront Wins National Gardening Association Award - A Youth Garden Grant has been awarded to the Children’s Learning Garden at Groton’s Riverfront Children’s Center. Riverfront’s program is one of only 100 selected for this award by the National Gardening Association from more than 1,000 children’s gardening programs across the United States. Full Story Mystic Seaport Author Series to Feature Ann Davidson - Author Ann Davidson will discuss her historical novel "Catherine’s Cadeau" at the Maritime Author Series at Mystic Seaport Wednesday, February 24, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Full Story First $2,400 of Unemployment Benefits Tax Free for 2009 - All or part of unemployment benefits received in 2009 will be tax free for many unemployed workers, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Full Story 'It's All About YOU !' Spa Package - Enjoy a massage for one or treat your sweetie to a couples massage session that provides just what you need from a professional staff that truly understands that ~ it is all about you! Full Story SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR - Free, Informational Seminar about Social Security benefit options Full Story Munson Institute at Mystic Seaport Awarded $166,094 - The Frank C. Munson Institute of American Maritime Studies at Mystic Seaport has been awarded a “We the People” grant of $166,094 from the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH). Full Story A Thyme to Cook Nominated for three CATIE Awards - Full Story Mystic Irish Parade Overnight Package - Don't wait for summer to visit Mystic. Join us for the 7th Annual Mystic Irish Parade. Come stay at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa for some Irish fun. If your family is Irish, or Irish at heart, you will enjoy Southeastern CT on this wonderful Spring Weekend. Full Story Haitian Relief Week February 22 – 27th, 2010 - The Haitianreliefweek.org committee in Southeastern CT, in conjunction with local businesses and the Haitian Health Foundation (HHF), has created a way for Southeast CT businesses to come together and raise funds for Haitian Earthquake Relief and is urging SECT businesses and professionals to participate. Full Story VALENTINE’S WEEKEND at KITCHEN LITTLE - Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14 6:30 am – 1:00 pm Full Story Our Exceptional Licensed Massage Therapists at SNHC - We are so excited about our new-to-us Licensed Massage Therapists! And we know that once you have a massage with them that you will excited about them, too! Full Story FREE Admission tickets to Mystic Seaport - Help Pizza Grille increase our proceeds for the Restoration Project for the Charles W. Morgan at the Mystic Seaport. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Offer Free Kids’ Admission - Mystic Seaport is offering free youth admission with the purchase of one adult admission during the Museum’s Liberty Days program held February 13-14 and 18-21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The winter promotion offers a savings of $15 per child (ages 6 - 17). Full Story Valentine's Day Special From COLOR Salon & DPI - Valid the entire month of February Full Story “Capriccioso” – An Afternoon of Classical Music for Piano - The Riverfront Children’s Center presents their 5th annual Spring Classical Concert. Pianist Lucas Wong with a benefit recital of works by J. S. Bach, George Crumb, T. Patrick Carrabe, and Frederic Chopin. The concert will be held at the Sheffield Auditorium at the First Congregrational church of Old Lyme on Ferry Road. Full Story Red Heart Sale - The Finer Line Gallery & Framers of the Lost Art is currently having its "Red Heart Sale" Full Story Mystic Marriot Hotel & Spa February Packages - Make this Valentine's Day one to remember at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa. Full Story Grasso pairs with Haitian Health Foundation - Grasso Responds Actively Supporting Survivors Of Haiti Earthquake Donations May be Dropped of at the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, 14 Holmes Street Mystic Full Story Innkeepers we want you! - Members of the Bed and Breakfast of the Mystic Coast invite area innkeepers to be their guests at our first membership dinner. With a warm welcome we invite B&B owners in the New London county area to dine on us at the lovely Stonecroft Country Inn, hear a short membership presentation, learn about our coming garden and home tour and join us for our business meeting. Full Story Bon Jovi for a Good Cause - Spacious Seating, Hors d'oeuvres, and a Cash Bar. Tickets are $250. Only 100 tickets available! Full Story Healing the Generations - Healing the Generations: The Second Annual Family Violence and Child Trauma Conference will be held Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th, 2010 at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Full Story REGIONAL BUSINESS "STORIES IN PROGRESS" VIDEO NOW ON-LINE - Full Story TRADE MISSION TO ISRAEL - Following the successful CT Armada to Europe in June 2009, the US Department of Commerce Middletown Office and CT District Export Council are sponsoring the CT Armada to Israel to capture business for Connecticut companies in the Middle East. The Armada will be led by Congressman Joseph Courtney of CT’s second district. Full Story FEBRUARY IS HEALTHY HEART MONTH - Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is up to each of us to take charge of our health and implement strategies for promoting a healthy heart. Full Story The February Newsletter has Arrived! - Full Story Helping Babies and Partying with Penguins! - Full Story A Romantic Weekend at Stonecroft - Extraordinary Valentine's happenings all weekend! We invite you to relax and experience creative gourmet menus, in a romantic country atmosphere. Stonecroft Country Inn...two inns... one style...endless charm. Full Story G Spa MGM Valentine's Day Special Offers You'll Adore - Learn more about how you and your sweetheart can indulge in these Valentine's Day Specials Full Story ANNUAL RIVERFRONT RUN SEEKS RACE SPONSORS - The Riverfront Children's Center will host the 2010 Riverfront Run, our fourth annual 5K-plus Road Race and Family Fun Run, on Saturday, May 15. Please join us as an individual or business sponsor and help support a community event that is the only scheduled Annual Road Race within the Groton City. The Riverfront Run is a USATF Certified, 3.425 mile, loop course that begins and ends at Groton City’s Eastern Point Beach and follows a scenic route through the Eastern Point area. Full Story Riverfront Children's Center Fall 2009 Newsletter - How much of an impact can volunteers really make? More than you think! Full Story Professional Office Space Available - $590 / 400ft² - Professional Office Suite (Stonington CT) Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Host Bite Week Feb. 14-19 - Think you know who has the biggest set of chompers at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration? Guests during February school vacation week may be surprised. In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the aquarium is hosting Bite Week from February 14 to 19. Full Story Mated Penguin Pairs at Mystic Aquarium Create Art - As the ultimate tribute to Valentine’s Day, two mated African penguin pairs at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration have created 30 original paintings together. These paintings ($124.99) will be available for purchase beginning February 5 in the Aquarium Store and at mysticaquarium.org. Full Story Octagon: Summer Showdown – Where snow meets Sun - Join us at the 4 Diamond Octagon Restaurant to beat the Winter blues with our specially created Summer Showdown Menu. Full Story Fitch High School- Talent/Fashion Show - Come out and join us in helping the class of 2010 and in addition to supporting the drug and alcohol free graduation party. Full Story Barefoot Truth - All Ages Show and Album Release Party - Full Story Children's Yoga Teacher Training with Lani - Full Story Seasonal Happenings at Stonecroft - Extraordinary overnight Valentine's packages and special happenings all season! We invite you to relax and experience deluxe accommodations and creative gourmet menus, as well as weeknight specials, and our signature brunch in a romantic country setting. Stonecroft Country Inn...two inns... one style...endless charm. Full Story North Stonington Lions Club Hosting a Wine & Beer Tasting - The North Stonington Lions are Hosting a Wine & Beer Tasting on February 20, 2010 Full Story Mystic Seaport Invites Visitors to View Rare Artifacts - Mystic Seaport will examine the rarely seen Charles K. Stillman Collection in “Fishing in the Footsteps of Dr. Charles K. Stillman: A Look into One of Our Founder's Favorite Hobbies,” the second installment of the “Maritime Surprises from the Museum’s Collections” series held Friday, February 12, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Full Story EARN EXTRA CASH - Full Story CUPPING SPECIAL $50 per session - Cupping is great for pain relief and to induce a state of relaxation. There are many ways to apply cupping therapy. Andrea and Kathleen have studied advanced cupping techniques and are eager to share their cupping talents with you. Full Story Hospice SECT Celebrates 25 Years! - Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, founded in 1985, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a number of events throughout the year, culminating in a Gala Cocktail Celebration at the Mohegan Sun Ballroom on October 23, 2010. Full Story 2010 Survey of Eastern CT Businesses - Eastern Connecticut—a tapestry of midsized cities, rural areas, and coastal communities—is home to an expansive military complex, a vibrant seaport and maritime museum, world-class casinos, a leading pharmaceutical research and development facility, and thousands of diverse businesses connected by the most versatile transportation system in the state. CBIA’s biennial Survey of Eastern Connecticut Businesses, conducted in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, details the competitive advantages and challenges to doing business in this region. The current survey was conducted during one of the most volatile economic periods in recent history for Connecticut’s residents and businesses. Questionnaires were distributed in October 2009, prior to the release of state labor statistics that triggered extended unemployment benefits and before the announcement of a corporate relocation with major implications, both positive and negative, for key areas in the region. 2010 Survey of Eastern CT Businesses Full Story Groton’s Fall Festival 2010 Scheduled - Groton’s Fall Festival Committee is planning on parlaying the success of the first fours years into a bigger and better Fall Festival this year. Register by April 15th and receive the 2009 rates! An opportunity beckons you, an opportunity for you to connect with your current customers and attract new ones. This is a major event created and planned by the Groton Business Association of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the Festival is to bring the community together and offer local businesses an opportunity to promote their products and services. Full Story Mystic Seaport Announces 2010 Maritime Authors Series - Maritime historian, educator and acclaimed author Mary Malloy kicks off the 2010 Maritime Authors Series at Mystic Seaport Wednesday, January 27. Full Story A Weekend of Romance at Stonecroft - Extraordinary overnight Valentine's packages and special happenings all weekend! We invite you to relax and experience deluxe accommodations and creative gourmet menus, as well as country breakfast and our signature brunch in a romantic country setting. Stonecroft Country Inn...two inns...one style...endless charm. Full Story SouthEastern Connecticut Enterprise Region - REGIONAL BUSINESS "STORIES IN PROGRESS" VIDEO NOW ON-LINE Full Story FREE TICKETS to BAEC Home Show this weekend! - Free Tickets to the BAEC Home Show January 23rd & 24th at Mohegan Sun Arena Courtesy of Bio Tech Pest Controls & Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. Tickets available by emailing David Jones at David@BioTechPestControls.com Ticket Value: $12.00 • Limit 4 Full Story The Hilton Mystic is accepting food donations - Please drop non-perishable food items by the Conference Center area at the hotel. Full Story Volunteers needed as a new rescue horse arrives - Horse pulled from Camelot kill pen arrives at Beech Brook Farm Equine rescues bring our total to 11 horses saved. Thus we continue to seek more volunteers to help at the rescue. Full Story Sea Research's Tracy Romano to Be on Women in Sciences Pane - As more women enter the sciences, and these careers increasingly become the careers of tomorrow, women from across Connecticut will be discussing challenges and opportunities for women in these fields at the Connecticut Technology Council’s sixth annual Women of Innovation Awards Program on January 20 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Full Story CHARTER OAK PARTNERS WITH FITCH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - Donations Being Accepted at All Charter Oak Branches Charter Oak Federal Credit Union and students from Groton’s Robert E. Fitch High School, are partnering to raise emergency funds to support the American Red Cross’s Haiti relief efforts. Working with the Credit Union’s in-school branch, Fitch students will hold a school-wide coin drive to raise funds, with students donating spare change to help the devastated nation. Charter Oak’s Community Giving Program will match student donations dollar for dollar up to $500. Full Story GREEN BABY - Full Story A Red Door Spa Warm Welcome Awaits you.... - Mystic Red Door Spa is offering special pricing on the following services: Classic Swedish Massage and Elizabeth Arden Essential Facial for $99.00. Warm Cream Maincure and Pedicure combination for $65.00. 20% off any Hair Services. Full Story The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport to Host Workshops - This winter, the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport presents two new workshops teaching artists how to use photography as a creative tool. Full Story PNC EMERGENCY PANTRY NEEDS ITEMS - If you're out shopping this weekend, the emergency food pantry is in need of 3 items in large supply. 1) grape jelly and jam 2) pineapple and peaches (cans only) 3) baked beans Full Story Aquarium, Garde and National Geographic Launch Event Series - Beginning on February 2, 2010, audiences at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London will be transported around the world, to the ends of the Earth and into the ocean’s depths to discover the “Faces of Our Planet.” Full Story Full Moon Madness at Margarita's to benefit CT Adoption - Margarita's Mexican Restaurant will hold a benefit for Connecticut Adoption & Family Services on January 30, 2010, February 28, 2010, and March 30, 2010. The Full Moon Madness program benefits different local charities each month through the donation of 5% of its gross lounge receipts on the night of the Full Moon. Full Story Sunday Brunch at Stonecroft - Relax and enjoy a delicious Sunday Brunch Buffet from 11am - 2:30pm. Full Story New Year! New Decade! New You! - Most of us make New Year's resolutions that eventually fall by the wayside. This year instead of resolutions, MAKE A DECISION to take better care of your health so you will be able to accomplish and enjoy your life and family goals. Full Story Hurry … donate before the tax year ends! - Habitat ReStore Businesses – Contractors Hurry … donate before the tax year ends! Overstocks, Returns, Damaged Merchandise and Building Materials Full Story MRHS Offers Spring Trip to PA and VA - Join the MRHS on a 5 day bus trip to historic houses, gardens and battle sites in PA and VA, including the exquisite Longwood Gardens and newly opened Poplar Forest! Full Story Sales Position Available - Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce seeks an outside sales representative. Full Story Jack Dalton to Speak at Mystic Seaport Adventure Series - Professional storyteller, writer and educator Jack Dalton will present “Alaska, My Home” at Mystic Seaport’s Adventure Series Thursday, January 21. Full Story MYSTIC YOGA SHALA PRESENTS - Full Story An Exceptional Dinner Offering - Every Thursday in January, enjoy dinner for 2 with a bottle of wine for $50* at Stonecroft Country Inn. Call 860-572-0771 for reservations. One Inn...Two Styles...Endless Charm Full Story January Enterprise Newsletter - Full Story HOST A GBA MEETING IN 2010 - The Groton Business Association (GBA) works with and promotes businesses in the Groton area. Join Groton's active business group a division of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce to to help enhance the economic vitality of the Groton Business community. Full Story Mystic Streetscape Update - Click below to download the Newsletter Update from the Town of Stonington for the Mystic Streetscape Project. Mystic Streetscape Update Full Story How can I build my Immune Defense? - WHY PRODUCT SYSTEMS? By creating a health regimen with three very different natural products Qivana has taken a very simple, yet realistic approach to improving health. Natural products can be confusing and overwhelming. Most people couldn't select the right combination's of ingredients or products on their own. Qivana has created relationships and leveraged the wisdom of experts to build a system of products that really work together. these three products build on each other and work synergistically, becoming much more effective together than they would be on their own. Full Story Museum Artifacts Revealed in New Series at Mystic Seaport - Mystic Seaport will unlock its vaults to examine artifacts not usually exhibited for the general public in “Maritime Surprises from the Museum’s Collections,” a new four-part series held at the Museum’s Collections Research Center beginning Friday, January 8, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Full Story The Silence Before Bach Opens January 1st - The film, directed by Pere Portabella, premiered at a retrospective of his life’s work at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Pere Portabella and his production company “Films 59” have fostered some of the most emblematic films in the history of Spanish cinema for the last fifty years, and is often associated with Buñuelian surrealism. Full Story 40 Days to Personal Revolution! - Full Story Stonecroft New Year's Day Brunch - Celebrate 2010 at Stonecroft Country Inn. Enjoy a Brunch Buffet for $29.95* per person with a complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Full Story Pere Portabella Doubleheader at Mystic Independent Theater - Mystic Independent Theater is proud to present two films by Catalan filmmaker Pere Portabella, dubbed “the legendary Spanish Surrealist and 78-year-old enfant terrible” by Film Forum. Opens January 1st. Full Story AAA names Lantern Light Tours as one of the top 12 things - During this New England holiday tradition, actors dressed in period costume reenact a Christmas Eve of 1876. Guests are led through cobblestone streets and into Colonial village homes decked with holiday decorations to enjoy tasty ginger cookies and folk dancing. The tour also includes an antique horse and carriage ride and an opportunity to walk on the tall ship docked at the river’s edge. Full Story Botanical Rodent Repellent - Fresh Cab Botanical Rodent Repellent. Available Now! Full Story Bayberry Insurance Donates to Hospice Southeastern CT - Bayberry Insurance owner Pam Atkins celebrated her agency’s 20th anniversary by giving back to the community, and Hospice Southeastern Connecticut was one of the recipients. Bayberry clients were asked to vote for the community organizations most important to them. The three highest vote-getters each received donations of $1,000 from the insurance agency. Full Story Be A Star - We are now booking Mystic Matters appearances for 2010. Full Story Request for information from the travel website - As a service to our viewers and your communities, we want to offer information on bargains and discounts for people who are traveling or seeking entertainment in New England. Full Story Mashantucket Pequot Chairman Elect Joins Sea Research Board - Sea Research Foundation Inc. has elected Rodney Butler, chairman elect of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, to its Board of Trustees. Full Story Are you as healthy as you want to be? - There is nothing more important than acquiring and maintaining optimal health. My newsletter provides information to help you do that. Share the gift of information on keeping our families healthy. Read my newsletter, "Wellness News Online" and share it with friends. Full Story Ocean Commotion 2010 to Take Place September 25 - Save the date for Sea Research Foundation's next Ocean Commotion on September 25, 2010! Full Story A Stonecroft New Year's Celebration - New Year's Eve December 31, 2009 $47.50* Prix Fixe Dinner New Year's Day Brunch January 1, 2010 $29.95* Brunch Buffet Tax and gratuity additional Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Host Tropical Adventures* - It may be cold outdoors, but at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, things are heating up during winter vacation week! Discover and celebrate the colorful fish, corals and reptiles that thrive in the sun during Tropical Adventures week, December 27 to January 2. Full Story 2010-New Year-New Beginning-New Hope - Full Story Mystic Seaport to Explore America’s Waterways in New Exhibit - "Building America’s Canals," an interactive exhibition revealing the construction and operation of the nation’s human-built waterways, opens January 30, 2010, at Mystic Seaport. Full Story Immersion Learning Challenges Students to Train Goldfish - Everyone knows whales and sea lions can be trained, but few realize that a variety of fish, including goldfish, can learn behaviors, too. Immersion Learning™, a division of Sea Research Foundation, is challenging kids across the nation to show off their animal training skills during its first-ever Goldfish Training Contest. The top three entrants will win the opportunity to be a beluga trainer for a day at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration during Immersion’s “Marine Mammals of the Arctic” live webcasts February 10 to 12. Full Story Giving Back with Cee Cee's of Mystic, llc - Full Story AAA SAVES YOU MONEY AT THE UPS STORE - SAVE MONEY DURING THE HOLDIAYS WITH GROTON’S THE UPS STORE AND AAA Full Story Fandango doughnut burger under the spotlight - The Pizza Grille's fandango doughnut burger gets reviewed by The Day. Full Story MYSTIC YOGA SHALA PRESENTS TRIBAL YOGA JAM! - Full Story Mystic Marriott New Years Eve Special - Celebrate the coming of a new year with Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, Connecticut Full Story Overnight stay with holiday-themed activities - Bring the entire family to enjoy an overnight stay with holiday-themed activities, and a breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following show: Full Story Dazzle Them This Holiday Season - $26.00 - $34.00 - $41.00 per person* 4 Course Gourmet Dinner Guests 4-20 Call 860-572-0771 for reservations. Tax and gratuity additional Full Story Happy 300th Birthday!* - In 1710 Edward Denison and his family became the first occupants of the house that still bears his name. The first Birthday Party is Sunday, December 13 from 2-4 p.m. Please come and tour our house. A gift, in the form of a non-perishable food item, is requested. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host 54th Annual Community Carol Sing - The 54th annual Community Carol Sing at Mystic Seaport will be held Sunday, December 20, from 3 - 4 p.m. Full Story Mystic Aquarium Penguin Art Now Available for Purchase - Black Friday may have passed, but at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, every day is black… and white! For the first time ever, 40 original paintings created by the aquarium’s African penguins are available for purchase. Full Story Special Aquarium Membership Offer for Chamber Members - Greater Mystic Chamber members can save $10 and get three months free when you purchase a new membership at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration (That's 15 months for the price of 12!). Full Story ARGIA Gift Certificates make the perfect holiday gift - Gift Certificates Make the Perfect Gift! Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Seeks Interns - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is looking for students to intern in their office for the Spring semester 2010. Interns can earn college credit. Full Story Immersion Learning Brings Dr. Ballard Live to Audiences - Join famed oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard as he discusses his recent deep-sea discoveries, introduces you to his new, state-of-the-art ship of exploration and reveals the details of his 2010 expedition – all via a live webcast online or at the aquarium! Full Story Cornerstone Productions presents Mistletoed. - Cornerstone Productions kicks off the 2009 holiday season with its newest holiday musical Mistletoed. Full Story The December Newsletter Here! - Full Story Announcing GMCC Welcome Neighbor Program - The Chamber announces its new “Welcome Neighbor” program, co-chaired by volunteers Darrell Fox and John Read. Full Story MYSTIC YOGA SHALA PRESENTS ACROYOGA - Full Story THINKING ABOUT HIRING? - Federal stimulus funds are available to help you hire a screened applicant with more than 50% wage reimbursement during training! Full Story Organik On-Line Store Grand Opening!! - Organik is celebrating the grand opening of their on-line store with free shipping and discounts. Full Story Healthy Eating Through the Holidays - Join us for a free class with Naturopathic Doctor, Stephanie Bethune, ND on healthy eating through the holidays. Full Story New Addition to Stonecroft Country Inn - Stonecroft Country Inn Announces New Dining Room & Event Manager, Christopher Borkowski Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host a New Family Holiday Experience - Mystic Seaport invites children and adults to celebrate the holiday season with a horse-drawn carriage ride through its decorated 19th-century streets with The Season’s Splendor: A Victorian Village Holiday Ride. Rides will be offered November 29, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 26 and 27. Full Story CHRISTMAS PARADE - Full Story Mystic Seaport Offers Post-Thanksgiving Fun at Field Days - Spend quality time with family and friends Thanksgiving weekend at Mystic Seaport’s annual Field Days, Friday and Saturday, November 27 - 28. Full Story Carol-o-grams - Full Story Mystic Seaport to Feature New Programming in Winter Schedule - Free planetarium programs, a daily tour of the Museum’s Collections Research Center and a hands-on activity center designed for visitors of all ages highlight the new winter schedule at Mystic Seaport. Full Story Angie's Pizza is Delivering! - Angie's Pizza is on Wheels!! Starting Monday November 16th Angie's is Delivering! Full Story Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream Announces New Website - Today Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream using the finest pure ingredients, continues the "Tradition Of Ice Cream Excellence". We at Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream carry on the tradition, making "The Best" homemade ice cream in the same store that has given Mystic its history of excellence for over 100 years. Full Story UN CHILDREN'S DAY - Full Story Do you have brochures? - The Cromwell Diner has a large brochure display which gets a huge amount of traffic. They would like Mystic area brochures to display on their rack for free. Full Story Pizza Grille introduces Fandango Donut Burger - Pizza Grille puts a twist on the donut burger. Be one of the first to try. Full Story Angie's Pizza Is Delivering! - Delivery Hours: Monday-Thursday 4 p.m - 9 p.m Friday-Saturday 4 p.m - 10 p.m Sunday 12 p.m - 9 p.m Full Story Eliminate H1N1 without harming the Earth - Our environmentally friendly solutions are powerful disinfectants, but are safe for children’s toys. Our solutions have the ability to eliminate harmful germs, bacteria, fungi and viruses and are specifically labeled for both influenza viruses and type A influenza viruses like H1N1. Full Story Pronto! Is Open In Mystic - Bring the restaurant home! Visit Pronto in their new location at 27 Broadway Avenue in Mystic or call 860-415-8200. Full Story A Dream Getaway for Couples - Cornerstone Productions is expanding its target market to entice over worked couples to take a short vacation to Southeastern, CT. Stop Dreaming & Spice upYour love life withCornerstone Productions Perfect Romantic Getaway Lodging, Live theater, fine dining gaming, shopping, attractions and more. Just show up and we’ll take care of the rest. Full Story Changes to Telephone Dialing Effective on Nov. 14th - As you may be aware, last spring the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) established the use of two new areas codes for Connecticut: 475 in the 203 area and 959 in the 860 area. This is a result of the explosive amount of competition in the communications market as more and more consumers have multiple phones (with phone numbers) in their homes and on mobile devices Full Story DPNC to Host Green Tie Gala and Silent Auction - Spend 3 nights in Paris, get a private tour of Fishers Island, see the New England Patriots or get a fresh-baked pie every month for a year if you are the high bidder at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Green Tie Gala and Silent Auction at the Branford House in Groton on November 21, 2009. The Gala begins at 6 p.m. and is the DNPC’s largest annual fundraiser in support of its science-based environmental education programs and services. Full Story Hospice Southeastern CT Accepts Donation from Mystic Marriot - On behalf of the Mystic Marriott employees, the Waterford Group Charitable Foundation donated $2,000 to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut. Full Story A Thyme to Cook Celebrates 25 Years - Full Story Are you overpaying for health insurance? - Your local Chamber and Aetna have teamed up to give you more choices. Full Story Hospice Southeastern CT Holiday Grief Support Groups - Hospice Southeastern CT offers bereavement support groups during the Holiday Season. Full Story Calling all Businesses - Groton Lights Parade - Saturday, December 5th, 2009: The Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Holiday Lights Parade in December at 5pm. The GBA, the Town of Groton and the City of Groton invite you to participate in this special annual holiday event. The Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce has announced that the deadline for filing an application for participation in this year’s Eleventh Holiday Lights Parade is approaching quickly. The deadline for filing an application is Friday, November 13th. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 5 at 5 p.m. Full Story Historic Downtown Mystic Scarecrow Contest Winner Announced - The winner of the Historic Downtown Mystic Scarecrow Contest is the Steamboat Inn. Full Story November is American Diabetes Month® - Why should you care? Because it is the leading cause of kidney disease, blindness, and amputations, yet nearly 25% of people who have it don’t even know it. In the United States 24 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and the American Diabetes Association estimates that there are another 6 million who have the disease but don’t know it. So chances are, you or someone you love have been affected by diabetes in some way. Full Story Reserve Your 2010 Business After Hours Passport Today! - Email triciawalsh@mysticchamber.org to sign-up today! Full Story Host a Business Before Hours In 2010 - Business Before Hours are monthly networking events held on the first Thursday of each month from 8-9 am. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business and introduce yourself and staff to potential clients and customers. Full Story $99 Sunrise & Sunset Specials at G Spa MGM Grand - Watch the Sunrise or Sunset at G Spa! Now through December 31st, 2009 treat yourself for only $99! Full Story Pain Relief with Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine - Did you know that Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is one of the most effective therapies for pain relief? Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following show Larry the Cable Guy Full Story PNC NEEDS THANKSGIVING DONATIONS - Holiday Food Drive Donation Requests For the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Full Story Keep Your Boat in the Water for the Holiday Boat Parade! - Full Story Aquarium and UConn Collaborate on New DNA/Red Tide Exhibit - What is DNA? How is it connected to red tide? And why is it important to know? “DNA, Red Tide and the Sea,” an interactive new exhibit at Mystic Aquarium answers all these questions while giving guests a look at our oceans on a whole new (microscopic) level. Full Story East Coast Catering Launches New Website - East Coast Catering is a full service café and catering company located at 165 State Street in historic downtown New London, CT. Our company specializes in hand made hors d'oeuvres, seasonal soups and salads, fresh and innovative entrées, and rich home style desserts. We offer full service catering packages for weddings, corporate activities, fundraisers, and social gatherings Full Story Make a Difference With Holiday Gifts from Mystic Aquarium - ‘Tis the season for giving, and Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration makes it easy and fun with an array of unique gifts that do double duty. Giving a gift from the aquarium is like giving two gifts in one – proceeds from these presents go toward the aquarium’s animals, educational programs, events, research and conservation efforts. Full Story The Arc of New London County and Cornerstone Productions - Budget cuts and decreased funding to promote tourism in CT has caused many businesses to seek out new and innovative ways to “get the word out” to potential visitors about Southeastern Connecticut. These cuts coupled with increased costs have made the goal of promoting the area all the more challenging. Hunter Charnow, President and one of the Founders of Cornerstone Productions, approached Kim Blair, Director of Employment for the Arc of New London, with a proposal to help keep costs down and support the efforts of persons with intellectual and other related developmental disabilities. Full Story November Enterprise Newsletter has Arrived! - Full Story Announcing: Mystic Independent Theater - Announcing: Mystic Independent Theater, Grand Opening Thanksgiving Weekend Full Story Mystic Aquarium Hosts Holiday Party for Groups Big and Small - Even small companies and groups can have a big holiday bash at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Full Story Help a Family in Need - A woman moving into the Women's Shelter with her two young children is in need of a kitchen table and chairs. If you can help please call Linnea Lindstrom at 860-857-4375. Full Story GURGLEPOTS - Call us at 860-572-0077 or visit our new website at www.garden-specialties.com and order yours today Full Story Pronto! will be moving - Pronto! will be moving to 27 Williams Avenue next to CVS and the A&P Liquor store in Mystic. Full Story Mystic Pizza and Cornerstone Productions join forces - Mystic Pizza and Cornerstone Productions will be offering an innovative way to entice groups to frequent Southeastern Connecticut in 2010. Full Story Sleep with the Fishes at Mystic Aquarium - Ever wonder what Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s animals do at night? Find out on November 13, during the aquarium’s Family Overnight – now featuring an aquarium mystery to solve. Full Story Economic Survey - Please share YOUR thoughts. - Full Story The Flu and You! - Join us for a free class on Cold and Flu prevention with Naturopathic Doctor Stephanie Bethune, ND Full Story Cold and Flu Home Remedy Workshop - Join us at the Cold and Flu Home Remedy Workshop With Naturopathic Doctor Stephanie Bethune, ND Full Story The Florence Griswold Museum presents Call of the Coast - The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme presents Call of the Coast: Art Colonies of New England, an exhibition developed in collaboration with the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine. The art colonies of New England played a key role in the creation of a regional identity in the early 20th century. Art colonies in Old Lyme and Cos Cob, Connecticut, and Ogunquit and Monhegan, Maine, were inspiration for nationally recognized artists including Edward Hopper, Childe Hassam, Robert Henri, and George Bellows, among others. Call of the Coast chronicles the development of Impressionist Connecticut and Modernist Maine and features 73 works drawn from the collections of the Portland Museum of Art and the Florence Griswold Museum. Full Story Downtown Mystic Scarecrow Contest - Businesses of Downtown Mystic Business Association of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce and Mystic Net Marketing are holding a scarecrow contest from October 9th, 2009 to November 6th, 2009. Everyone is welcome to vote. Voting is conducted online at www.mystictoday/vote.com. Full Story Mystic Art in the Evening November Gallery Stroll - On Thursday, November 5, Mystic’s monthly downtown gallery stroll will host new art and receptions from 6– 8 pm for the public Full Story "Swing Dance" to Benefit MASH - Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality (MASH) will host the Second Annual "Swing Dance" at Foxwoods, November 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m. The event will raise funds to assist homeless families with children. Live music provided by "Eight to the Bar." Tickets are $30 and available for purchase on the MASH website, www.mashshelter.org. Full Story Donations Wanted - The Southern New England Planning conference will be held at Mohegan Sun on November 5th and 6th. 400 to 450 planners from RI, Mass. and Ct. will be attending for this 2 day event. Full Story Rell announced vaccination clinics for the H1N1 virus - Full Story Pandemic Flu Preparedness Programs - Full Story Energy Assistance Available - Full Story The Flu, You and Your Bottom Line. - This year's flu season is predicted to hit Connecticut hard. The Center's for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that more than 1% of the Connecticut population will be impacted by the flu and/or swine flu. At the end of September, Connecticut had 2, 016 reported cases of swine flu and had 10 deaths related to the flu. While you can't prevent the seasonal flu or the swine flu from reaching your workforce, you can minimize its impact by making it easy for your employees to get a flu vaccine. Full Story Or-gan-ik has a new look! - We have just renovated the shop and now it is fuller than ever! We also have Sarah's Silk costumes! Full Story "Fur" Featured in Mystic Arts Center Cinema Series - On Sunday, October 18, the Mystic Arts Center will feature the 2006 film Fur in the ongoing monthly Artist Cinema Series at the Olde Mistick Art Cinemas. Full Story Inn at Harbor Hill Marina B&B Chosen “Best in New England - The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina, in Niantic, CT, was recently selected as one of ten “Best of New England” in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2009-2010. Full Story Connecticut Restaurant Week - This week is Connecticut Restaurant week and participating restaurants locally are the Cove Clam Shack (open year round) and the Captain Daniel Packer Inn. Both restaurants are offering $20.00 specials. Full Story Kitchen Little:Seafood and Sunset Dinners - Please enjoy our new Seafood & Sunsets menu Weekend 3!....and Chef Joyce's weekly specials. Join us Friday and Saturday nights and enjoy the best of Kitchen Little's ambiance, service, fresh seafood and great dining value! Full Story Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Washington Trust is once again collecting used cell phones during the month of October at all branch locations to support Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Full Story Office Space Available - Mystic Shipyard now has premier office space available. Full Story Welcome Back to Stonecroft Country Inn! - Full Story SHIFT YOUR PRACTICE SHIFT YOUR LIFE: GOING BEYOND WEEKEND - Full Story GENTLY USED CHILDREN’S COATS AND CLOTHING NEEDED! - Your child’s outgrown clothing and warm coats are needed at the Riverfront Children’s Center Please remember Riverfront’s Children when you are going through your children’s closets and sorting through their warm clothing. Full Story Mystic Funeral Home Director Receives Award - Mystic Funeral Home announced that Director, Stephen King, has received recertification for the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) from The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP). Full Story Would you like to increase your revenue ?? - Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you… Full Story GET YOUR GROOVE ON - Full Story October Newsletter - Full Story Plenty of Chowder and Fun at Mystic Seaport's Chowderfest - Visitors are invited to celebrate the changing seasons with cool sea air and steaming hot “chowda” at Chowderfest, the annual Columbus Day Weekend festival at Mystic Seaport Saturday, October 10, through Monday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full Story Artists Design Faerie Village at Florence Griswold Museum - For three weeks this fall, October 10 through November 1, the Florence Griswold Museum’s 11 acres in Old Lyme, Connecticut becomes the site for an enchanted village of faerie houses, the Wee Faerie Village. This self-guided walking tour features 25 creative dwellings built by area artists and designers. Children will delight in the magic and wonder as adults marvel at these creatively conceived and handcrafted works of art. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cell phone to hear the faeries’ stories. The Museum has planned various special programs in conjunction with the faerie village, from Twinkling Twilight Tours and breakfasts and teas to free art projects and a Halloween costume parade and contest. Details can be found at FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org. Thanks to anonymous grant, admission to the village is free for all children 12 and under. Full Story Mystic Aquarium, Ocean Blue Catering Host Big-Little Party - Even small companies and groups can have a big holiday bash at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Full Story Year-End Financial Tips - Full Story Free Winter Boots for Eligible Stonington Youth - Full Story Keep Your Boat in the Water for the Holiday Boat Parade! - Full Story TAPAS - KEEPING YOUR YOGA PRACTICE STRONG - apas means discipline or austerity in sanskrit. As we move into the colder months we tend to slow down a bit, putting on more layers to keep warm. Through this workshop we will begin to stoke the internal fire, keeping the body steady and strong. We will tap into various pranayama (breath work) techniques that heat and energize the body aiding in purification and cleansing as well as a strong asana (yoga poses) practice. The practice will be a dynamic, creative and fun flow. This class will not be heated as the focus is on developing your internal fire. Full Story MYSTIC YOGA SHALA & ELYSABETH WILLIAMSON PRESENT - Elysabeth Williamson, author of "The Pleasures and Principles of Partner Yoga," joins us from Boulder, CO to lead this amazing training for students who are interested in "flying!" Dramatically shift your perspective and perception by learing these partner assisted inversions in a safe, nurturing enviornment. Learn to trust yourself and others by grounding with the earth and your partner. Learn to overcome physical and emotional limitations. Previous experience with partner yoga recommended. Full Story Get a (Sea) Scare at Mystic Aquarium! - It’s the scary SEAson at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. On October 24, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., the aquarium becomes the ultimate Halloween “haunt” during the 6th Annual Sea Scare, a night of family festivities against a backdrop of the ocean’s dark and mysterious waters. Full Story Get in the Halloween "Spirit" With Creepy Cocktails - What's Halloween without the spirits? On October 22, Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and Ocean Blue Catering will host its first Creepy Cocktails event. Make your reservation now! Full Story The Florence Griswold Museum Marks Announcement of Promised - The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme announces the promised gift of a significant collection of American Impressionist pictures by longtime trustee Clement C. Moore. His pledge will be celebrated this summer with the exhibition Lyme in Mind: The Clement C. Moore Collection. The exhibition, on view through October 18, 2009, features major works by the most notable members of the Lyme Art Colony, including Childe Hassam, William Chadwick, Frank Vincent DuMond, Edmund Greacen, Harry Hoffman, Willard Metcalf, Ivan Olinsky, and Henry Ward Ranger. Full Story Groton’s Fourth Fall Festival Awaits You - Groton’s Fourth Fall Festival awaits you. It all unfolds Saturday, October 10, 2009. This is a special community event created and sponsored by the Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. Full Story Community Builders' Institute - Northeast Utilities To Hold Session of Community Builders' Institute in Southeastern CT The award-winning Community Builders' Institute, a program spearheaded by Northeast Utilities (NU) will hold its "Crash Course" session, "Principles and Practices of Economic Development, Part I" in Groton on September 29, 2009 from 4 to 9pm. Full Story ARE YOU TRAINING YOUR WORKFORCE? WE CAN HELP! - The Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) is offering a 50% reimbursement to companies in Eastern CT who are training their workforce! Upgrading the skills of the workforce is key to remaining competitive in this economy ~ and we can help. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Explore Influence of Beer in America - Mystic Seaport will host its first-ever beer talk and tasting outdoors in the Museum’s shipyard Saturday, October 3, from 5 - 7 p.m. Full Story Deal or No Deal - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce has some special seats available for a taping of Deal or No Deal... Would you like to be a guest in the audience? This Thursday, September 24th at 2:30. If you are interested in attending, please contact Tricia Cunningham via email as soon as possible. tricia@mysticchamber.org Full Story Announcing Healthcare Solution - September 1st, Stonington Natural Health Center, welcomed Naturopathic Doctor, Stephanie Bethune, ND. She is particularly interested in offering alternatives to the Flu vaccines. ollaborative of integrative practitioners. Full Story Organik is having a huge clearance sale! - Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Newest Member - The Mystic Highland Pipe Band is a performance band that is a favorite sight in parades and events throughout New England. The band is constantly updating its repertoire and adding variety to performances. Full Story SUPER Pre-Season Special for the NLC 4-H Camp! - The New London County 4-H Camp, located in beautiful Franklin, CT, announces the NEW SUPER Pre-Season Special of $100 off of a 2010 Camp Summer Session! This is a limited time offer! Full Story CAUSE FOR PAWS FALL EVENT - The Grapevine in Groton will be organizing the wine tasting. Items for the silent auction were graciously donated by local businesses. Full Story Safety First - 4E Promotes Safe Homes for the Winter - 4E would like to remind our community to be sure that carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are properly installed in every home, especially those who operate a furnace, boiler, or wood buring stove in their home. Full Story DPNC to Host 8th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will celebrate the season, flavors and mystique of wild mushrooms at the eighth annual Wild Mushroom Festival on Sunday, September 27 from 2 – 6 pm at the Nature Center. Tickets for the event are $12.50 for DPNC members and $15 for non-members and can be purchased at the door. Full Story Annual Dinner Award Nominations - The award nomination forms for the Community Service Award and The Edward O. McCabe Employer of the Year Award are available on our website. Full Story Stonington Meadows - Winter Wedding Specials - Stonington Meadows announces Winter Wedding specials for now through March of 2010 Full Story Stonington Meadows Announces Holiday Party Specials - Book your holiday party between September 1st, 2009 and December31st, 2009 and as our gift, "We'll pay the tax!" Full Story Are You Concerned About Health Care Reform? - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will work in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to hold a round table health insurance discussion Full Story Artist Completes and Names Monumental Sculpture - North Carolina “Stickwork” artist Patrick Dougherty has completed his latest sculpture on the grounds of the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Dougherty, who has created large-scale environmental installations all over the world, spent three weeks weaving 6 tons of native birch and bayberry saplings together to form The Rambles. The sculpture, which is 21 feet tall and over 1,000 square feet, overlooks the Lieutenant River and can be seen from most points on the site’s eleven acres. Nearly 100 volunteers helped in the construction process. Full Story Annual Antique Vehicle Show Rolls into Mystic Seaport - The 12th annual By Land and By Sea: Antique Vehicle Show at Mystic Seaport will be hosted Sunday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host International Marine Art Exhibition - The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport presents the 30th anniversary of the International Marine Art Exhibition September 27 through November 15. Full Story Comcast Job Openning - Full Story 18th Annual Coastweeks Regatta Returns to Mystic Seaport - Rowers in singles, doubles, quads and fours will race along the historic Mystic River in the 18th annual Coastweeks Regatta at Mystic Seaport Sunday, September 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Explore What the Sea Left Behind Oct. 10 - Discover the mysterious treasures washed ashore by the tides during What the Sea Left Behind, an educational family program offered by Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration on Saturday, October 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Full Story Taste of Mystic announces award winners! - The Taste of Mystic, which ran September 11, 12 & 13 in historic downtown Mystic was a success. Cottrell Street was flooded with hungry spectators despite some cloudy weather. The Mystic Highland Pipe Band and the New London Firefighter’s Pipe & Drum Band marched down the street, in a special memorial presentation for 9/11. They were met by four a cappella singers from Westerly High School. Sunday was a beautiful day filled with fun family and great food. Full Story Stonecroft Country Inn is back! - - Stonecroft Inn sits on a country road in Ledyard quietly going about its business as the quintessential New England Inn experience. As you peel back from Pumpkin Hill Road you begin to understand how new owner Jason Crandall has created two New England Inns in one place, and how new Executive Chef/Partner Shaheed Toppin has taken traditional standards and turned them on their heads with new flavors, new presentations and a whole new attitude. Full Story William I. Koch to Receive Award from Mystic Seaport - William I. Koch, founder of the Oxbow Group, philanthropist, avid collector and world-renowned sailor, has been named the recipient of the America and the Sea award which is presented annually by Mystic Seaport. Koch will receive the award Thursday, October 29, at a gala held in his honor in New York City. Full Story Seamen’s Inne at Mystic Seaport to Host Dining Series - Seamen’s Inne Restaurant & Pub will explore the growing movement of locavorism – eating exclusively from local ingredients – in Dining for Locavores, a three-part dinner series beginning Friday, September 18, at 7 p.m. The series continues Friday evenings October 16 and November 20. Full Story Nautical Nightmares at Mystic Seaport Begins October 16 - Tickets for the 8th annual Nautical Nightmares production at Mystic Seaport go on sale September 14 for the general public (on sale now for Museum members). Full Story Taste of Mystic This Weekend - FREE ADMISSION Full Story Mystic Aquarium Holds Halloween Events for All Ages - It’s the scary SEAson at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Whether watching special animal shows with little ones or sipping spooky cocktails and dancing, guests of all ages are sure to have a frightfully good time. Full Story Serving up “Seafood & Sunsets” at Kitchen Little - FRIDAY NIGHT FISH & CHIPS - A FIRST FOR KITCHEN LITTLE RESTAURANT For 30 years owner Flo Klewin has been serving up AM Eggstasy™ at her famous Mystic breakfast and lunch spot just down the road from The Mystic Seaport. Full Story Nautical Nightmares Package - From ghostly encounters to frightening films, this haunting hotel package provides no tricks and all treats with tickets to Mystic Seaport's Nautical Nightmares and followed by your own scary movie screening in-room complete with your favorite theater snacks. Full Story Aquarium Celebrates African Penguin Day - Help Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration celebrate African Penguin Day on Friday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with special presentations, penguin painting demonstrations and a penguin race! The celebration is in recognition of African Penguin Day on September 26 in South Africa, where aquarium staff members frequently travel to help field researchers in penguin conservation efforts. Full Story Mohegan Sun Announces its “Suitest” Offer - Full Story September Newsletter - September's newsletter is here! Download the latest newsletter for updates on new members, new businesses, upcoming events and more! Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Explore What the Sea Left Behind - Have you ever wondered what lives within a mermaid’s purse, inside a sea rattle or in the shells that wash up along the beach? Have you ever flipped over a rock and watched the creatures run away, wondering what they were? Discover the mysterious treasures washed ashore by the tides during What the Sea Left Behind, an educational family program offered by Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration on Saturday, October 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Full Story Sign-Up For Groton Fall Festival - Saturday, October 10th, 2009: This day long event will feature a variety of activities to attract all members of the community, including families, seniors and children. 10:00am - 4:00pm rain or shine Full Story Easter Seals Fundraise with Yankee Candle - Easter Seals will hold a Yankee Candle Fundraiser to raise money to support their many valuable programs and services for individuals with disabilities or special needs. Full Story The Kevin Crandall Band - Upcoming Dates - The Kevin Crandall Band - Upcoming Events in Southeastern Connecticut Full Story H1N1 Preparedness - If you've been following the news lately, you are aware there are concerns over the threat of H1N1, also known as the swine flu. Uncas Health District and Ledge Light Health District have provided a guide for businesses on pandemic flu preparedness, which we have placed on our website for your use. Full Story Mystic Chamber Welcomes New Members - North Stonington Business Association Constitution Bio Fuel L.L.C. The Butler Strunk Nosal Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Krazeradio Town of Stonington Stonington Stop & Shop Mystic Bodyworks Mystic Clippers Dog Grooming, LLC Divine Inspirations of Mystic - A Point of Sail Boutique Connecticut Home Watchers, LLC La Quinta Compass Rose Charters Miranda Creative Catherine M Full Story Mystic Aquarium Reveals Sea Lion Pups' New Names - August 27 was a big day for the three new California sea lion pups at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. In addition to celebrating their first birthday – complete with an icy fish treat for them and cake for guests – the pups received their highly anticipated names: Jetty for the male and Cali and Sakari for the two females. Full Story Taste of Mystic Tickets Available! - Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Host Open House for Prospective Volunteer - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with animals, teach kids or talk about exhibits? Now’s your chance! Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities. Learn about ways you can make a difference during the Volunteer Open House on Wednesday, September 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Full Story CHILDREN'S YOGA TEACHER TRAINING - Full Story Free $25.00 Gift Certificate for You! - "Gathering at The Light - This great program benefits both you and Salt & Light Stitchery. All you need to do is bring 5 adults to our shoppe and as a result, we'll have new people that know we are here and you get a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the shoppe! No strings attached no fine print. You may use the gift certificate at your ‘Gathering’ or at another time. Full Story Mystic Seaport Celebrates Summer’s End with Fish & Ships - Fresh seafood, cooking demonstrations and live music will highlight the second annual Fish & Ships Labor Day Weekend seafood festival at Mystic Seaport Saturday through Monday September 5 - 7. Full Story Aquarium to Announce Winning Names for New Sea Lion Pups - Full Story Employee Discount - Full Story Pearl of the Thames Looking for Employees - Pearl of the Thames restaurant is looking for part- time employees to work in the restaurant. Full Story Connecticut Sun Players to Cruise Mystic River for a Cause - Four members of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun will ride aboard the 101-year-old Mystic Seaport steamboat Sabino Thursday, September 3, to raise awareness and funds for a new initiative launched by the Museum. Full Story Compass Rose - Full Story Volunteers Needed - Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala presents Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga - Full Story Westminster Champion to Highlight Dog Days at Mystic Seaport - Rufus, the 2006 Westminster Best in Show Champion, is among the dogs participating in the first ever Dog Days at Mystic Seaport Friday through Sunday, August 28 - 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story A Taste of Mystic Call for Volunteers - Full Story Peter Pan Announces New Round-trip Bus Service to Mystic - Peter Pan Bus Lines is encouraging travelers to leave their cars behind this summer and the rest of the year. Today, the bus company announced its first-ever round-trip service to Mystic from Providence, Boston and New York City and unveiled a newly-wrapped bus advertising Mystic as “So Cool. So Close.” To provide added value, Mystic shops, restaurants and lodging properties are offering discounts to passengers when they show their bus tickets. Full Story Honor By August to Perform at “Music for the Morgan” Concert - Honor By August will perform at the “Music for the Morgan” concert series at Mystic Seaport Thursday, August 20, from 7 - 9 p.m. Full Story Aquarium to Host Last Cocktails with Whales Event - August 20 marks the last Cocktails with the Whales event of the summer. Full Story Scam Alert - This company will call and make restaurant and inn reservations for several nights. This is a scam do not book them. Full Story Mystic Seaport Hosts Championship Model Yacht Regatta - East Coast 12-Meter class (EC-12) and J class model yachts will take part in championship racing at the Model Yacht Regatta at Mystic Seaport Friday through Sunday, August 21 - 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host 2nd Annual Wine & Food Festival - Gourmet cuisine, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and live jazz will highlight the second annual Mystic Seaport Wine & Food Festival, Friday through Sunday, August 14 - 16, from noon - 5 p.m. Full Story Notice of Special Meeting – PUBLIC FORUM AUGUST 6TH - This meeting will be devoted entirely to a public discussion on the economic impact of real estate developer Lattizori Enterprises plans for the development of the former Perkins Farm on Jerry Brown Road. The developer’s consulting firm of Bartram & Cochran will speak first on the potential economic benefits from the proposed development this 70 acre undeveloped site which is served by municipal water and sewer and is located across the street from the Town’s largest tax payer (Stoneridge Retirement Community). Questions and comments from the public will then be heard. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Antique Marine Engine Exposition - Experience the maritime evolution from sail to steam at the 18th annual Antique Marine Engine Exposition at Mystic Seaport Saturday and Sunday August 15-16. Full Story Summer Samba - Full Story Kids Sail Free on Disney Cruise Line in 2010 - Full Story The UPS Store Debuts Online Printing - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following shows: Full Story Mystic Seaport Presents First-Ever Garden Days - Horticulturalist, gardener, author and educational speaker Tovah Martin highlights the first-ever Garden Days at Mystic Seaport Friday through Sunday August 21 - 23. Full Story Aquarium Launches Contest to Name Three New Sea Lion Pups - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration recently welcomed three California sea lion pups and wants the public’s help in naming them! Starting today, the aquarium is holding a contest to find the perfect names for the playful pups – one male and two females – that arrived on May 16. The chosen names will be announced during their first birthday party on August 27 at 11 a.m. at the aquarium. Full Story New items at Organik - Organik is now an approved provider of Ergo baby carriers! These very popular carriers are unisex and easy to use. A new shipment of Klean Kanteen Sippy Bottles have come in as well. Full Story Mystic House and Garden Tour 2009 a Success - The Mystic Garden Club and Mystic River Historical Society announce the success of their recent House and Garden Tour in June 2009. Full Story Cornerstone Productions Donates Free Children’s Tickets - To encourage a new generation of live musical theater patrons, Cornerstone Productions is giving parents the opportunity to bring children 12 and under free to Seaside Rendezvous. Suitable for ages 5 to 105, this musical theater production offers a lighthearted, fast-paced Vaudeville-style blend of song, dance, comic skits and audience participation. Scores include “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, “Brother Can You Spare a Dime”, “Look for the Silver Lining”, and “Chicago”. Full Story Adults Pays Kids’ Prices Mondays in August at Mystic Seaport - Adults will be admitted to Mystic Seaport for the youth admission price of $15 Mondays in August (August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31). The promotion offers a $9 savings per adult ticket. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host Sea Story Weekend - Maritime tales, poetry, music and workshops will be featured at Sea Story Weekend at Mystic Seaport Saturday and Sunday August 1- 2. Full Story Midsummer on the Lieutenant River - Midsummer Festival at the Florence Griswold Museum. Full Story Help Mystic Aquarium Help the African Penguins - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration will hold its annual 5k run and two-mile walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 to benefit our much-loved African penguins. How can you help? The aquarium needs volunteers to help promote and execute the event; donations of door prizes and nutritious snacks for race participants; and sponsors. Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala presents Heated Vinyasa Yoga for Athletes - Full Story Free Desk - Located at the Mystic Chamber. Full Story Riso Copier for Sale - Looking for a High Speed Copier? All reasonable offers will be considered. Full Story Riverfront Children's Center Spring 2009 Newsletter - Find out more about the Riverfront Children's Center and our current programs in the latest edition of our newsletter. Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Host Run/Walk to Benefit Penguins - Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run or walk for the good of our feathered friends. Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration will hold a 5k run and two-mile walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 to benefit our much-loved African penguins. For the first time ever, dogs are welcome to join their families in the two-mile walk. Full Story DPNC to Host Eco-Evening Garden Party - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is hosting an Eco-Evening Garden Party on July 29 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Enders Island in Mystic. The event honors local land conservation organizations and their efforts in protecting an amazing diversity of habitats. The zero-waste function will feature fresh, locally-grown and produced vegetables, cheeses, beverages, and fruits of land and sea. Tickets for the Garden Party are $25 per person for DPNC and local land trust members; $30 for non-members. Proceeds will benefit the Nature Center’s environmental education programs and may be purchased by calling the Nature Center at (860) 536-1216. Full Story Riverfront Seeks Governing Board Members - The Riverfront Children's Center is seeking potential members for our Governing Board. Board members guide Riverfront’s current and future programs, policies and finances. If you have an interest in community service, non-profit governance, children and families or early education, you may be the right person for the Riverfront Board. Members come to the Board from a variety of local businesses and professional disciplines. Full Story Shared office space available - Suite located Ledyard Center. One closed door furnished office for rent at will monthly. Two offices to choose from and flexible furniture arrangement available Full Story Performing Art Space Available - The Cornerstone Playhouse is now offering new performing art space available to the Mystic community at a very affordable rate. Full Story Fairview Announces Winner of Car Raffle - Patricia Bowden is the lucky winner. Full Story Mystic River Mud Band to Perform Aboard Steamboat Cruises at - Dixieland music will highlight two upcoming cruises on board Sabino at Mystic Seaport Saturdays July 25 and August 22 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Full Story Pet Insurance Plans Now Available to Chamber Members - Agreement Provides Access to Pet Health Insurance at Discounted Rates to Thousands of Businesses in Connecticut & Massachusetts Full Story Apple Rehab Mystic new name for Mary Elizabeth Nursing Cente - Full Story PNC Needs Your Help! - Saturday, July 18th 9am-2pm at the new Stop & Shop on Route 2 in Pawcatuck Full Story Mystic Chamber Welcomes New Members - Cee Cee's of Mystic Chamber Music Mystic Days Inn & Suites Regan Enterprises Angie's Pizza & Pier 27 COLOR Salon & Green Retreat Spa Yankee Silversmith, LTD Enterprise BBC LLC Mary-Jo Shultis Photography Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation Full Story Looking for Restaurants for the Taste of Mystic! - Full Story Mystic Seaport Hosts Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Both power and sail vessels will participate in the 34th annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous at Mystic Seaport, Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26. Full Story Mystic Seaport Announces “Music for the Morgan” Concerts - The Hoolios and Honor By August are the featured acts in a new concert series at Mystic Seaport. Full Story Summertime Discounts with 4E Electrical Services Special - For the month of August, 4E - Eagle Electric Engineering Enterprise of Westerly, RI will be offering 10% off electrical services for all new customers! Full Story Mystic Chamber Announces New Member Benefit - Is your company logo next to your business listing on our website? From now until August 7th 2009. We will put it up for you. Full Story The Magic Is Back! - john.waller@soundmusicct.org Full Story Holiday Getaways from Adventures By Disney - Full Story Mystic Seaport Presents New Evening Programs - Dinner theater and a Maritime Mystery “whodunit” will debut at Mystic Seaport this summer. Full Story Comcast Honored - Comcast Honored as 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards Winner in Communications Sector Partner of the Year Full Story Attention Mystic Chamber Members… - Full Story GROTON ANIMAL FOUNDATION IS OFFERING TRIBUTE PLAQUES - The Groton Animal Foundation is offering "Tribute Plaques" to honor your pet or loved ones. Full Story July Newsletter - July's newsletter is here! Download the latest newsletter for updates on new members, new businesses, upcoming events and more! Full Story Mystic Chamber Announces Tourism Binder - Full Story Mystic Seaport Admits Kids for Free Every Monday in July - Kids 17 and under will be admitted into Mystic Seaport for free every Monday in July (July 6, 13, 20 and 27). Full Story All-American Picnic Week Offers Family Fun at Mystic Seaport - Enjoy grilled food, music and games during All-American Picnic Week at Mystic Seaport Tuesday through Sunday, June 30 to July 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum’s annual 1876 Independence Day celebration will be held Saturday, July 4, and will offer activities commemorating the anniversary of our nation’s birth. Full Story Changes to SBA 504 Loan Program - As a result of permanent changes to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 Certified Development Company loan program, small businesses seeking to expand will be able to refinance existing loans used to purchase real estate and other fixed assets. These changes were authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Full Story Could You Use some Hot Summer Fun? - Beginning June 28th through September 9th, guests can win their share of $999,999 just by swiping their Player’s Club card once a day in Earth or Sky Promotions. Each time a guest swipes their card, they’ll have a chance to receive a game piece. When they match three game pieces, they win! Any three-card combination will win cash ranging from $100.00 to $25,000. The more a guest swipes, the more chances they have to win. Player’s Club members can also swipe and win $99.00 or $999.00 in Cash and Player’s Club Points or $25.00 Free Slot Play Bonus instantly. Full Story Mohegan Sun’s Dining Specials Set the Table for Summer - Let Mohegan Sun set the table and do the dishes this summer as the restaurants launch a number of specials from June 28th through September 7th to celebrate 2009’s Hot Summer Fun festivities. Whether it’s sunrise, sunset or after hours, there is something for everyone this summer at Mohegan Sun. Full Story Rooftop Off Your Week with Wild Wednesdays - Make your Wednesdays wild with Wild Wednesdays as part of Mohegan Sun’s Hot Summer Fun weekly events. Be a part of the rooftop action on the Riverview Parking Garage at Mohegan Sun every Wednesday evening beginning July 1st through September 2nd. Wild Wednesdays festivities will include a variety of events from a Farmer’s Market and a Classic Car Show, to a Fire Department Cook-Off, Sizzling Summer Showdown-Battle of the Bands, complimentary popcorn and water, Tribal dancers a Fireworks Extravaganza. All Wild Wednesdays events are free and open to all ages. Full Story July Poker Tournament at Mohegan Sun - Full Story Seeking Volunteers for Mystic Outdoor Art Festival - Full Story EASTERN REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICT & MYSTIC COAST & COUNTRY - Full Story DPNC Seeks Summer Nature Camp Donations - For over two decades children and young adults in Southeastern Connecticut have come to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s summer camp programs to spend their time hiking, pond dipping, ocean seining, and exploring natural areas in Southeastern Connecticut and Western Rhode Island. This year interest in the camps remains strong as area families are eager to find ways for their children to connect with the natural world and the great outdoors. At the same time however, scholarship requests for summer camp programs is reaching record highs. Full Story Operation Lobster Dinner - Full Story Mohegan Sun Heats Up with a $999,999 Giveaway - Beginning June 28th through September 9th, guests can win their share of $999,999 just by swiping their Player’s Club card once a day in Earth or Sky Promotions. Each time a guest swipes their card, they’ll have a chance to receive a game piece. When they match three game pieces, they win! Any three-card combination will win cash ranging from $100.00 to $25,000. The more guests visit, the more chances they have to win. Player’s Club members can also swipe and win $99.00 or $999.00 in Cash and Player’s Club Points or $25.00 Free Slot Play Bonus instantly. Full Story Mohegan Sun’s $400,000 Thrills & Chills Thursdays - Full Story Catch a Star This Summer at Mohegan Sun - Full Story Double Up with Mohegan Sun’s Two for Tuesdays - Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala presents Breathwork Class - Full Story Access To Capital - Full Story TOURISM RALLY TOMORROW - Important information to be announced regarding tourism in the Greater Mystic area. Full Story New Adult Class Sessions - Full Story Plein Air Series: Easels & Barns - Full Story The Regional - The Mystic Arts Center is issuing a call to artists for the 53rd Regional, which will be on exhibit from August 7 - September 26, 2009. The opening reception is Thursday, August 13th from 5:30pm to 7pm. Full Story A Fair Way to Hit the Fairways With Mohegan Sun Country Club - Play a round of golf for just $80.00 with the purchase of an overnight hotel stay or hotel package booking Full Story Mystic Seaport Hosts the 18th Annual WoodenBoat Show - More than 100 traditional classics and contemporary wooden boats of every type will be at the 18th annual WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story Free Father's Day Beach Walk at Watch Hill - Spend time with Dad this Father's Day while taking a free guided beach walk at Watch Hill. Sunday, June 21 from 7 - 9 p.m. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register. Full Story Haberek looks for a 'big win' in the Big Apple - Haberek looks for a 'big win' in the Big Apple By Joe Wojtas Late Tuesday afternoon, as the first day of the Medical Design & Manufacturing East convention wound down at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, an official from a Canadian hi-tech manufacturing company approached the Team New England booth. Full Story Volunteer Diver at Aquarium Writes Children's Book - Tim Watson, a volunteer SCUBA diver and underwater photographer at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, has used his unique hobbies and extensive experience to bring a former aquarium resident to life for children. His children’s book, “Howard’s Search for a Home: An Underwater Adventure of a Moray Eel,” uses digital underwater photography, fun animal facts and an entertaining story to inspire children to learn about and appreciate our oceans. A portion of the proceeds from the book will go back to the aquarium in the form of donations toward programs and research. Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members - Mature Living Choices Connecticut Home Network Esquire Deposition Services Quantum Hobby Mystic Dine and Sail Get Wireless Now Norwich Bulletin Southeastern CT Filmmakers Harrahs Entertainment Interior Design by Donald Leigh Smiley Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala presents Primitive Yoga - Full Story Captain Daniel Packer Inne Offers Chamber Member Discounts - A complimentary cheese & fruit platter will be included if you book an event in one of our private rooms by August 31, 2009. Just mention this ad when you book your event and we will include the cheese & fruit platter on your party sheet. Please, no substitutions. Standard DPI event guidelines apply. Call (860)536-3555 and ask for Judy or Allie. Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala annouces Africa Yoga Project Benefit - Full Story Mystic Yoga Shala announces African Dance - Join Master African Drummer and Dancer Issa Coulibaly for some live drumming and African Dance! No Experience necessary! Full Story Communications Etc back in the USA - Full Story Mohegan Sun’s Summer Ale Is Back - Full Story Country Star Jason Michael Carroll To Appear in Exclusive “S - Full Story Aquarium Holds Fundraising Event to Expand Sea School - On May 29, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration held a parent-organized fundraiser to raise money for renovations and additions, including a sensory area, in its early learning classroom – changes necessary for the Sea School program to become a licensed pre-school program in the state of Connecticut. Full Story Off the Wall - MAC will be the place to be on Friday, July 24 at 7:00pm. For tickets, call (860) 536-7601 x205 or purchase online at www.mytsticarts.org. Early bird pricing: $55 for members, $65 for general public. After July 6: $65 and $75. Visit www.mysticarts.org frequently for auction item update! Full Story MAC Estate/Tag Sale - Full Story CAFA Exhibition Opens at the Mystic Arts Center - The Mystic Arts Center is showcasing the 98th Annual Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) juried exhibition now through July 18. Full Story Maritime Artists to Paint en Plein Air at Mystic Seaport - The opening reception of the 13th annual Plein Air Painters of the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport will be held Saturday, June 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full Story Women’s Fellowship gives funds to local charities - Full Story Mystic Seaport Hosts Summer Solstice Sunset Concert - Acclaimed jazz tenor saxophonist Don Braden will perform live alongside the tall ship L.A. Dunton during the third annual Summer Solstice Sunset Concert at Mystic Seaport Saturday, June 20. The event is from 7 - 10 p.m.; doors will open at 6:30 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, June 21.) Full Story New this Summer at Mystic Seaport: Music on the River Series - Music on the River, a new summer cruise series aboard the steamboat Sabino at Mystic Seaport, debuts Wednesday, June 10, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. The series continues each Wednesday through August 26. Full Story Weekender Backpack Food Program for Children - June is "End local Hunger" month. The Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center has asked for businesses or civic groups to take on one item for the Weekender Backpack Food Program for children. There are 30 families and listed is a menu of the items needed. In addition to the menu they would like to collect 30 plastic bottles of any and all kinds of fruit juice, for each week. Help the community and the children by taking on an item. The Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center can be contacted telephone at (860)599-3285. Full Story Dr. Robert Ballard Opens New Inner Space Center - In a ceremony at its Narragansett Bay Campus on June 1, the University of Rhode Island opened the $15 million Ocean Science and Exploration Center and the Pell Marine Science Library, state-of-the-art facilities that will enable the University to remain one of the nation’s most prestigious centers of oceanographic research, exploration and education. The facility includes Institute for Exploration Founder and President Dr. Robert Ballard’s new Inner Space Center. Full Story OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - New! Arena Hippiefest Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Chamber Members can purchase the $40.00 tickets for $22.00 (includes $2 facility fee) (six ticket limit) REMINDER!!! Arena Montgomery Gentry w/Steve Azar Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Chamber Members can purchase the $40.00 tickets for $22.00 (includes $2 facility fee) (six ticket limit) Full Story MGM Grand Offers Free Tickets to Chamber Members - MGM Grand at Foxwoods would like to invite you and a guest to see multi-million selling recording artist and comedian Rodney Carrington, appearing Friday, May 29 at the MGM Grand Theater. Rodney continues to shine in 2009. He is back on tour full time after starring two full seasons in his own television show on ABC called Rodney. He is still finding time to work on exciting new projects. To accept your pair of complimentary tickets, please call the box office at 866-646-0050, and let them know which Chamber you are a member of. Tickets will be available to pick-up after 3pm on the day of the event - May 29th. Offer is phone-in only, based on availability. Show contains adult content. Full Story $700 Onboard Credit with Disney Cruise Line - Full Story Mystic Aquarium Announces New Whales Up Close Program - For young children or those who don’t want to get waist-deep into the water during the Beluga Encounter program, Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is now offering a new way to have an up-close visit with a beluga whale. Full Story 2009 Season of Denison Farmers Market Begins June 7 - You are invited to the Denison Farmers Market, featuring fresh, locally produced food from southeastern Connecticut. Full Story Place Your Wager And Enjoy A Good Time For The Belmont Stake - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following show: New! Arena Montgomery Gentry w/Steve Azar Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Chamber Members can purchase the $40.00 tickets for $22.00 (includes $2 facility fee) (six ticket limit) As a reminder, all tickets must be purchased IN PERSON at the Box Office at Mohegan Sun. Tickets are based on availability, and can be purchased from now (or On Sale date) until the date of the performance. Please indicate that you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce in order to receive the discounts on the above listed shows. We hope you enjoy the shows !!!!! Full Story Mystic Seaport Names New Vice President of Advancement - Mystic Seaport has appointed J. Nathaniel Arata as vice president of advancement. He started Monday, May 18. Full Story COMCAST PARTNERS WITH CT STATE POLICE - COMCAST PARTNERS WITH CT STATE POLICE TO LAUNCH “POLICE BLOTTER ON DEMAND” Partnership Delivers Unprecedented Assistance In Solving Connecticut Unsolved “Cold Cases” Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, today announced that it has joined forces with the Connecticut State Police to launch a new tool that will help track down the fugitives responsible for some of the state’s unsolved crimes and bring them to justice. “Police Blotter On Demand” is the first public service programming of its kind in Connecticut to utilize video-on-demand to expose dangerous fugitives and enhance public safety. Full Story Mystic Seaport Celebrates its 30th Annual Sea Music Festival - Traditional and contemporary maritime music from more than 30 performers will highlight the 30th anniversary of the Sea Music Festival at Mystic Seaport Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14. Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - New! Arena Hank Williams, Jr. Date: Friday, May 29, 2009 Time: 8:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $50.00 tickets for $22.00 (includes $2 facility fee) (six ticket limit) Full Story Wachovia Securities to Hold Free Seminar - Where can you find guaranteed retirement income?? Gain a better sense of direction with Wachovia Full Story Have Cocktails with the Whales at Mystic Aquarium - Mystic’s new happy hour spot promises a “whale” of a good time! This summer, enjoy drinks, food and live music in the warm evening air at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, where Ocean Blue Catering is hosting Cocktails with the Whales in front of the Arctic Coast exhibit, home to the aquarium’s three resident beluga whales. These monthly gatherings take place on Thursday evenings – May 21, June 25, July 16 and August 20 – from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Full Story National Travel and Tourism Week in the Town of Stonington - First Selectman Ed Haberek has proclaimed this week National Travel and Tourism Week in the Town of Stonington. National Travel and Tourism Week is held from May 9-17. Full Story Mystic Pass Card to Offer Visitors Savings for Second Year - Travelers looking for value this summer need not look any further than the scenic coastal town of Mystic. Available for a second year, the “Sea Everything” Mystic Pass Card – a unique promotion launched by Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, in partnership with 30 Mystic-area businesses – provides discounts and added value during the summer vacation season and beyond. Full Story Aquarium's Beluga Whales Begin Summer Encounter Season - The beluga whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins “vacationing” in Mystic for the past nine months have safely completed the nearly 1,000-mile trip back to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. With the animals safely home, guests at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration can once again participate in the seasonal Beluga Encounter program, which allows them to wade in the water with one of the aquarium’s three resident beluga whales, Inuk, Naku and Kela. Full Story GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS - The Misquamicut Beach Association will be running a TOURIST INFORMATION BOOTH at the New Town Beach directly on Atlantic Ave. in the middle of the beach area. We have entered into an agreement with the Town to use the front portion of the Public Restroom facility on the Pond side of Atlantic Ave. We expect a high amount of traffic. We will have the booth staffed as much as we can from your donations. We will refer people to your business and promote what you do. Full Story Pineapple Award Nominees Announced - In honor of National Tourism Week, Mystic Coast & Country Travel Industry Association proudly announces the following individuals and business entities as nominees for the 12th Annual Golden Pineapple Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that exemplify regional tourism industry excellence. Full Story Groton Business Spotlight-George Mathanool: A Savvy Optimist - Singaporean George Mathanool is a business man who has traveled the world as a banker; a technologist; and entrepreneur in global e-banking, digital commerce, cyber-security and electronic trust. Now, as the newest Member of the Town of Groton’s Economic Development Commission, George Mathanool is highly optimistic about Groton and surrounding towns. Full Story Messe Solennelle de Sainte Cécile - Full Story Aquarium and Evergreen Walk Raising Pennies for Penguins - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor have teamed up to help save the rapidly declining African penguin population. Through August, the aquarium and more than 15 stores at Evergreen Walk will collect “Pennies for Penguins” to help our feathered friends. Aquarium guests and Evergreen Walk customers can also enter to win a one-of-a-kind piece of art created by the aquarium’s penguins, awarded monthly through August. Full Story Breakfast Arrives At Todd English's Tuscany - Full Story CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE ON TOURISM - MAY 27, 2009 AT MGM GRAND AT FOXWOODS Marketing Guru Bruce Turkel Will Share Strategies on How to Build Brand Value for Your Business and Award Winning Peter Yesawich to Unveil the Latest Research on Consumer Travel Trends Full Story KINGS BAY GEORGIA WANTS OUR SUBMARINES….NOW!!! - A message from Bud Fay of Submarine Capital of the World. Full Story Tastefully Simple - From main dishes to desserts, we offer a wide variety of gourmet foods and gifts for every day and every occasion. Best of all, our products can be enjoyed right out of the package or prepared within minutes! Love Garlic? You will go crazy for our Garlic Garlic spice. Make a delicious dip by just adding two ingredients. Mention this article and receive 15% OFF your first order from our new Spring catalog! Full Story Amazing Offer From MGM Grand - LEGENDS OF ROCK! & ‘ILLUMINATION’ Cirque DreamsPLEASE DO NOT CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT FOXWOODS TO RESERVE THESE TICKETS. RESERVATIONS CAN ONLY BE MADE THROUGH PARTNERTIX@FOXWOODS.COM Full Story Your Business Can Take Advantage of Internhere - InternHere.com is a free, easy-to-use website designed to connect local employers in with college students looking for an internship experience. To date, more than 850 companies and nearly 8,000 students are using the site to network and connect. To learn more about InternHere.com visit www.InternHere.com. Logging on is quick and easy. Simply create a login id and password, and once your profile is activated you can begin posting available internships within your company and searching for skilled interns. Full Story New Gateway to London and Paris Vacation - We’re inviting you to experience the first trip from the Adventures by Disney Gateway Collection to London and Paris, August 7 – 13, 2009, at just $2,799 USD per adult. Space is limited. Full Story Mystic Seaport Kicks off Summer Season with Lobster Days - Mystic Seaport will host its 24th annual Lobster Days Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25. Lobster-in-the-rough will be served by members of the Rotary Club of Mystic Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full Story Five Reasons to Be Bullish about Financial markets - For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Bob Henderson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments, 34 Water St., Mystic, CT, 860-536-2808, robert.c.henderson@edwardjones.com Full Story Small Craft Workshop at Mystic Seaport June 6 -7 - Nearly 100 small boats will gather along the Mystic River June 6 -7 for the John Gardner Small Craft Workshop at Mystic Seaport. Full Story Open House for Prospective Volunteers at Mystic Aquarium - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with animals, teach kids or talk about exhibits? Now’s your chance! Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities. Learn about ways you can make a difference during the annual Volunteer Open House on Tuesday, May 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Full Story Art Festival Announces New Sponsorship Opportunity - Full Story Introducing the May Issue of The Enterprise - Please visit and enjoy the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce's first e-newsletter. The Enterprise can now be found online here. With a special insert from the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital here. Full Story Liberty Tax Service Back In Mystic - LIBERTY TAX SERVICE’s Main location is back in Mystic. We will not be located in Groton Shoppers Mart until next tax season. Full Story Art on Groton Bank - Art on Groton Bank, an outdoor art festival to be held Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., announced today the receipt of a generous grant from The City of Groton and Groton Utilities. Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following show: Full Story Volunteers needed for May Day - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for the May Day Celebration in the Mystic River Park Full Story The Birds Are Back in Town at Mystic Aquarium - Our feathered friends from down under are back to summer at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. “Birds of the Outback,” the only exhibit of its kind in New England, returns on May 2. Full Story Concert for Conservation to Benefit DPNC - Violinist Hilary Castle will perform works of Mendelssohn, Franck, and Rachmaninoff in an Earth Week concert to benefit the Nature Center. Ms. Castle will be accompanied by pianist Justyna Maj. The concert will be April 19th from 2 – 3:30 p.m. and will be held at Union Baptist Church in Mystic. Tickets are $20 for DPNC members, $25 for non-members and $9 for students. Please call (860) 536-1216 for more information or to purchase tickets. Full Story Helmet Awareness and Bike Safety - If you were not at the Business After Hours last night, you missed an opportunity to hear Nancy McBride speak about her serious bicycle accident and how she is turning her experience into a call to action. Together with the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, she is raising funds for bicycle helmets for young children in our community. Please consider making a donation today! Thank you, Tricia Cunningham - President Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Full Story Neal Bobruff to run Boston Marathon - He will be honoring loved ones who have suffered with cancer by wearing their names on his shirt during the race . If you would like Neal to carry the names of anyone you know who has or has had cancer, please make a donation of any size at http://www.runDFMC.org/nealb2009 and email Neal their names at nmbesquire@gmail.com by Friday, April 17. Full Story Congratulations to Bonnie Pottebaum! - Bonnie Pottebaum of the Washington Trust Company is the winner of the 100, 000 Hilton Honor Points raffled at the Business After Hours last night. Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members! - Welcome to: Hilton Garden Inn, Nancy Howell Fielding- Shaklee Independent Distributor, New England Chiropractic, Proton Business Centers, Union Baptist Church, Copywriting for Business- Michele DeLima, Shoreline Lawn Sprinklers, Full Story Black Dog Photography - Black Dog Photography is pleased to announce the opening of their Mystic, CT gallery and studio at 5 Roosevelt Ave. (Route 1 opposite the train station.) Full Story Mystic Seaport to Open Mapping Exhibit May 2 - "Mapping the Pacific Coast: Coronado to Lewis and Clark, The Quivira Collection," an exhibition of rare and historic maps dating from 1544 to 1802, will open May 2 at Mystic Seaport. Full Story Career Fair - May 14 at Groton Inn & Suites - The Department of Labor’s Connecticut Career Fair series travels to Groton on Thursday, May 14 for the third event in its spring series, a show that takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Groton Inn & Suites. Download Employer Flyer Full Story Local Musician Featured on Cheerios Box - Mystic songwriter and Founder of Local United Network to Combat Hunger, Bill Pere, will appear on a special edition Cheerios box, created by General Mills in partnership with ShopRite's community-based Partners-in-Caring program. Full Story Mystic Seaport Presents Modern Marine Masters Exhibition - The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport will host its annual spring exhibition, Modern Marine Masters, April 25 through June 14. Full Story Mystic Seaport Announces Auditions for Theater Ensemble - Mystic Seaport is seeking men and women to perform in a variety of the Museum’s summer productions. Auditions will be held by appointment only April 24 in Mystic, CT, and April 26 in New York City. Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber Members for the following show: Full Story Meet Famed Oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard! - On Tuesday April 21, venture into the mysterious waters of the ocean and join real-life explorers right from Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s main floor! From 7 to 8:30 p.m., Immersion Learning™, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., will host an evening with Dr. Robert Ballard, the oceanographer widely known for his discovery of the R.M.S. Titanic in 1985. Full Story Business After Hours at the Hilton a Not to Miss Event - The Hilton will be giving away 100,000 Hilton Honors points to one lucky attendee,100,000 is a complimentary three to four night stay at any Hilton or Hilton properties in the US! The 2010 Honda Insight EX Hybrid will be on show and tickets will be sold for the Fairview Car Raffle to win this beautiful car. Tickets are $100 a piece and one ticket will be raffled off to a Business After Hours attendee. Larry St. Pierre of St. Pierre photography will be present taking portraits and group shots of attendees at no cost. Full Story SoundWaves Concerts at Esker Point Beach - Do you want to effectively promote your business to thousands of people this summer? Groton Parks and Recreation has just the opportunity for you! Full Story Mohegan Sun Adds Special Spring Holiday Dishes - Full Story Enjoy A Burger A Day in May at Mohegan Sun - Full Story Riverfront Recycling Project Raises Scholarship Funds - Do you have a collection of florist containers in your basement or garage? They're too good to just toss out, but how many can you actually use? And so the collection grows. Well, here's the answer! The Riverfront Children's Center of Groton has partnered with Tommy's Flowers for an innovative fundraiser to benefit needy children. Tommy's will pay 50 cents to Riverfront for every used florist's vase, basket or container brought in to recycle for reuse. Full Story Winners of National Marine Art Contest Announced - The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) and Immersion Learning™ are pleased to announce the winners of a national art contest focused on the marine environment. The contest challenged students across North America to create a poster around the theme “Let’s change habits, not the climate”. Full Story Honoring the USS Thresher - The Groton Business Association would like to recognize in addition to the brave active military personnel who put themselves in harm’s way, the families and spouses who come together to provide strength and support during deployment and in time of tragedy. We remember those lost and those left behind. Full Story Proposed Zone Changes in Stonington - In Stonington, a battle between the Economic Development Commission and Conservation Commission is currently being waged. The outcome will be decided by the Planning & Zoning Commission at a public hearing on Tuesday April 7 at 7:30PM at the Mystic Middle School. Full Story Experience Dr. Robert Ballard's Ocean Exploration Live - This month, venture into the mysterious waters of the ocean and join real-life explorers, such as famed oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard—all without leaving dry land! Immersion Learning™, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., brings the exciting world of ocean exploration live to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and many other Immersion sites across the country April 20–24. Full Story Meet Coach Jim Calhoun on May 7 at Mystic Aquarium - Join us for a cocktail reception at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration to welcome one of our newest trustees, UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun. Full Story Liberty Tax Service Holds Food Drive - LIBERTY TAX SERVICE is collecting canned goods ( or donation, we will purchase) for the Groton Food Locker. Please drop goods off at LIBERTY in Groton at the Big Y Plaza. Full Story Does your Business Need Subsidized Help this Summer? - We would like to help you get your work done! Federal Stimulus dollars will provide the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) with the resources to employ up to 800 youth ages 14 to 24 this summer across our 41-town region. Here’s how to apply for summer help: Full Story The Seamen’s Inne at Mystic Seaport Offers Senior Discount - The Seamen’s Inne Restaurant & Pub at Mystic Seaport is now offering 25% off lunch for seniors (62+) every Tuesday between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The discount applies to food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases. Full Story Comcast Announces Chamber Rewards Program** - Beginning today, the newly created Comcast Chamber Rewards Program provides small and medium-sized businesses that belong to a local Chamber of Commerce a free month of service* when they sign up for Comcast Business Class video, voice or high-speed Internet service. Additionally, the referring Chamber of Commerce will receive a free month of service for each member that signs up for Comcast Business Class through the new program Full Story Stress Relief Specialists - Things are stressful these days, and the pace of life is getting faster. There is always something to do. Technology makes life easier in many ways, but with the ease, there are also increased expectations on us. Have we made our life easier or more difficult? Well, that is an article for another time… but what I’d like to talk about is: Stress Relief. Full Story Disney Announces Free Dining Promotion - Go to www.getyourearsonmystic.com for more information and details Full Story Groton-Ledyard Rotary Televised Auction Set for Saturday - The auction runs from 10 am. to 6 p.m. Here’s your chance to purchase some outstanding goods and services donated by local businesses and help your neighbors at the same time. All proceeds will be used to benefit community charities and provide scholarships to local high school students Full Story 12th Annual Special Olympics Golf Tournament - 12th Annual Special Olympics Golf Tournament In Memory of Jim Neidhardt Full Story Mystic Aquarium Presents Life at the Extremes Week - What lives where water boils under the sea, in the heat of the desert or in the Arctic? Kids will discover the fascinating animals that live in extreme environments during Life at the Extremes Week, April 13 to 19, at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Full Story Two Exhibitions Open at the Mystic Arts Center - Community members are invited to celebrate the work of local artists in two new exhibitions. Full Story SAVE $50 ON A MORTGAGE REFINANCE - Mention the Mystic Chamber and Attorney Dixon will give you $50 credit towards the cost of a title search. Full Story COMCAST NAMED TOP PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT - COMCAST NAMED AMONG TOP PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Hartford Business Journal Ranks Comcast Second in Best Places to Work Contest Full Story Spend An Evening With An Astronaut - A career in veterinary medicine takes you beyond the examination table. In fact, it can take you out of this world! Find out how a veterinarian ends up in space on April 17, when marine mammal veterinarian and astronaut Dr. Richard Linnehan comes to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Full Story Spring Garden Series Continues at Mystic Seaport - Kara Franco, the supervisor of gardens at Mystic Seaport, will speak at the Museum’s Spring Garden Series Friday, April 10, from 12 - 2:30 p.m. Full Story March Madness Comes to Mystic Aquarium, Belugas Get in Game - March Madness is sweeping through Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration on March 28 from noon to 2 p.m.! Meet local college basketball players, then watch them interact with the aquarium’s resident beluga whales during this educational and fun celebration. Full Story Limited Time Beluga Whale Meet and Greet Program - Ever wonder how aquarium staff care for beluga whales and get them to demonstrate their natural behaviors? Find out firsthand with a new, limited-time beluga meet and greet training program offered by Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration in collaboration with Shedd Aquarium. Throughout this spring break season, which runs until April 20, guests have the rare opportunity to get in the waters of the Arctic Coast exhibit to meet Shedd Aquarium’s beluga whales. For the first time on the East Coast, guests will get an up-close and personal opportunity to meet a beluga calf/juvenile Full Story Economic Development Forum - To: The Business Community of Stonington Subject: Invitation to Economic Development Forum and Business Community Call to Arms Full Story ECONOMIC STIMULUS FORUM - Learn how to maximize opportunities to apply for competitive grants for clean energy and advanced technology projects. Full Story Bed & Breakfast on the WATER - Full Story Northeast Utilities Announces Schedule for - Northeast Utilities has announced the 2009 schedule of seminars for its Award-winning “Community Builders Institute,” which teaches the basics of economic development and land use planning. The primary goal of the Institute is to raise the capacity of land-use decision makers across Connecticut, and to demonstrate the value of life-long professional education. It targets professional economic developers and planners, volunteer land-use commissioners, elected officials and real estate professionals, and fosters an understanding of each other’s duties, goals and views. Full Story Basic Photography Class for Adults - A hands-on basic photography course. Students should provide their own manual (adjustable) film or digital SLR (Single lens reflex) camera for class. Camera and lens controls, composition, exposure, and creative techniques will all be discussed. Full Story Train your brain and change your life! - Full Story Florence Griswold Museum Unveils More Programs for Children - The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme announces a schedule of increased activities for school-age children and made admission free to visitors 12 and under. Full Story Gearing Up for Summer Camp at the Florence Griswold Museum - Day camp starts on June 29 at the Florence Griswold Museum. Full Story The WoodenBoat Show Returns to Mystic Seaport - The WoodenBoat Show returns to Mystic Seaport, June 26-28, with expanded exhibit space, more docks to walk and wooden boats of every shape and size Full Story Prolific Maritime Author to Speak at Mystic Seaport - Celebrated marine author Richard Ellis will speak at the Maritime Author Series at Mystic Seaport Wednesday, March 25, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Full Story NASCAR Vehicles to Visit Mystic Seaport - 2008 NASCAR Camping World Series East Champion Matt Kobyluck, along with his #40 Mohegan Sun Casino Chevrolet and Kurt Busch’s #2 Miller Lite show car will be at Mystic Seaport Sunday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full Story Special Offer for Chamber Members From the Garde Arts Center - The Garde Arts Center would like to offer all Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce members the opportunity to purchase two tickets for the price of one for their upcoming Mariza-The new face of FADO show. Full Story Commercial property available in MYSTIC! - Full Story New Items At Organik - We are getting ready for spring and have brought in many new products and there are still many on there way! Let us help you head into warm weather with chemical free, green living products. Full Story The Maritime Gallery to Host Landscape Painting Courses - Noted Maritime Gallery artists Lou Bonamarte and David Lussier will instruct “Painting the Maritime Landscape at Mystic Seaport” Monday through Friday, May 31 - June 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Full Story Retired Senior Citizens- Free Tax Mondays in March - LIBERTY TAX SERVICE HONORS RETIRED SENIOR CITIZENS FREE TAX RETURN MONDAYS IN MARCH!!! March 16th, 23rd, and 30th. Liberty Tax Service offers FREE TAX RETURNS to all Retired Senior Citizens with Pension, IRA, Interest, and Dividend Income. Full Story Presentation at Mystic Aquarium to Reveal Penguins' Plight - In September, Laurie Macha, supervisor of pinnipeds and penguins at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, traveled to South Africa to join a penguin research team through EarthWatch Worldwide. On March 26, from 7 to 8:30, guests will experience Macha’s South African adventures during a presentation featuring photos, video and her fascinating stories from the field on the main exhibit floor of the aquarium. One of the aquarium’s resident African penguins will also make an appearance. Full Story MGM Grand Special Offer for Chamber Members - It’s almost Spring! Need a break? In appreciation of our wonderful Chamber of Commerce friends, Foxwoods and MGM at Foxwoods wants to invite each member to be our guest at one of the following shows in our state of the art MGM Grand Theatre! Full Story First-Ever Scrap Art Sculpture Contest at Mystic Aquarium - You may want to think twice before you throw that item in the recycling bin. Instead, think of reusable items as artistic inspiration! Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is holding its first-ever scrap art sculpture contest and is seeking marine-themed art created from recycled materials. Established and budding artists alike may submit their creations through April 17. Full Story Award-Winning Author to Speak at Mystic Seaport - The 2008-09 Adventure Series at Mystic Seaport continues with “Vietnam: By Land and By Sea,” a presentation given by writer, photographer and cruising sailor Bernadette Bernon Thursday, March 19 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Full Story LIBERTY TAX SERVICE® IS SHOWING THEIR APPRECIATAION TO ALL : - $60 off their tax preparation through March 30th Full Story Calling All Amphibian Enthusiasts! - With the warm weather soon arriving, it is time to venture outside and become a volunteer for the second field season of Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s Amphibian Monitoring Project. Leap into action and attend a family-friendly training session at the aquarium on Saturday, March 28 or April 18 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Full Story News from the CT Department of Labor - Three Rivers Community College has been awarded a US DOL SMART (Skills for Manufacturing and Related Technologies) Grant specific to the manufacturing industry in southeastern CT. The Continuing Education Department has been charged with design and implementation of a Pre-Manufacturing Pilot Program, which will begin May 2009 and conclude July 2009. The pilot will target unemployed workers and train them for entry level manufacturing positions or pathways to further education. The program is approximately 200 hours and will serve 30 participants at no cost and is customized for regional workforce needs. Full Story A Thyme to Cook honored with award - The creative libation was entitled “Shooting Stars;” liquor lollipops. Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - New! Arena Celtic Woman "Isle of Hope" Tour Date: Saturday March 7, 2009 Time: 8:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $40.00 tickets for $30.00 (plus $5 facility fee) REMINDER!!! Arena Boxing Delvin Rodriguez vs Shamone Alvarez ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Date: Friday, March, 6, 2009 Time: 7:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $30.00 tickets for $15.00 (2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1!!!) REMINDER!!! Arena Buckcherry and Papa Roach Date: Monday, March 16, 2009 Time: 7:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $35.00 tickets for $20.00 Full Story Indulge in Wines from Portugal at Mystic Aquarium - Savor fine wine in a one-of-a-kind setting during “Wines from Portugal,” a four-course wine dinner by Ocean Blue Catering at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. Full Story Eat right when money is tight! - Food prices seem to be skyrocketing these days. But don’t skimp on the healthy foods. A little planning can go a long way to help you eat right, and save. Let’s get organized and look at what you can do when you’re making that weekly grocery run. Full Story New Plenty of Fish in the Sea Social Nights at Aquarium - Whether you hope to make new friends, network or perhaps find a special someone, head to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, where Ocean Blue Catering is hosting a new series of Plenty of Fish in the Sea Social Nights. These monthly gatherings take place on Thursday evenings – March 19, April 16, May 21 and June 25 – from 7 to 11 p.m. Full Story Calling All Campers! - What do young explorers, art enthusiasts, soccer players, nature lovers and budding marine biologists have in common? They can all find a summer camp to suit their interests at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Full Story THE GARDENER'S SMARTSTIK HAS JUST ARRIVED - Prima Plantstik is the total planting tool: Lightweight Easy-to-Use Durable Affordable Beautiful Natural Wood Handcrafted in the USA Heirloom Quality Eco Friendly Full Story WORKFORCE TRAINING HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES - Are you a small employer wondering how you can afford to upgrade the skills of your workers to keep your company competitive and more productive in this challenging economy? Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - New! Arena Boxing Delvin Rodriguez vs Shamone Alvarez ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Date: Friday, March, 6, 2009 Time: 7:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $30.00 tickets for $15.00 (2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1!!!) New! Arena Buckcherry and Papa Roach Date: Friday, March, 16, 2009 Time: 7:00pm Chamber Members can purchase the $35.00 tickets for $20.00 REMINDER!!! Arena 3 Doors Down with special guest Hoobastank Date: Friday, February 27, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Chamber Members can purchase the $45.00 tickets for $30.00 (6 Ticket Limit ) Full Story TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF GARDENING - What it is The EasyBloom Plant Sensor saves time and banishes frustration for home gardeners. It is an Internet-enabled gardening device that recommends which plants will thrive in a specific location and diagnoses ailing plants. The EasyBloom Plant Sensor allows anyone to enjoy a beautiful indoor or outdoor garden—from a single potted palm to a backyard full of blooms. Full Story Sleep With the Fishes at Mystic Aquarium - Ever wonder what Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s animals do at night? Find out on March 20, during the aquarium’s Family Overnight. Full Story Thames Valley - Community Web Portal - NEW benefit for MEMBERS of the GREATER MYSTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Full Story BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS MARCH 5TH !! - Full Story DPNC Starts New Hiking for Women Group - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is starting a new Hiking for Women group for women who love to be outdoors. Enjoy fitness, camaraderie and learn about plants and animals that inhabit our part of Southeastern Connecticut. Full Story Cabin Fever Festival This Weekend at OMV - Saturday, February 28th Merchants at Olde Mistick Village will host their Sixth Annual Cabin Fever Festival on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. The festival focuses on a Charity Chowder Cook-off to benefit the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Emergency Food Pantry. Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following show: New! Arena 3 Doors Down with special guest Hoobastank Date: Friday, February 27, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Chamber Members can purchase the $45.00 tickets for $30.00 (6 Ticket Limit ) Full Story FAIRVIEW IMPLEMENTS ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS - Full Story New London County 4-H Camp Is THINKING SUMMER! Are you?? - The area's most exciting summer youth camp is gearing up for another SUMMER CELEBRATION for the 2009 Camping Season! Act now to take advantage of the Early Bird Special! Visit us online at www.my4hcamponline.com for more information Full Story Mystic Woman's Club Donations to the Community - Each year the Mystic Woman's Club donates thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships. We award grants to a variety of social service support agencies and other community activities, as well as a scholarship to a graduating senior at each area high school (Fitch, Stonington, and Grasso Tech). Full Story About Mystic Woman's Club - Mystic Woman's Club has been an active member of the community since it was established back in 1967. This group of civic-minded women still focuses on providing financial support social and educational agencies in the Southeastern Connecticut area. Full Story Helping Chamber Members Navigate Challenges of Healthcare - Health Champion LLC, a Connecticut based health care advocacy and information service and the Chamber Insurance Trust have entered into an alliance to provide its services to Chamber members. Full Story CT Business Day and Legislative Updates - Check the links below for information on CT Business Day and new legislative bills that may affect your business. Additionally, at the end of this article is a message from Rob Simmons encouraging businesses to attend this important event. Full Story SBA Warns of Fraudulent Attempts - SBA Warns of Fraudulent Attempts to Obtain Bank Account Information from Small Business Full Story Mystic Woman's Club Thrift Shop - The Mystic Woman's Club operates a resale shop (Thrift Shop) in Pawcatuck, CT, on Route 1, in the strip mall next to the Stonington Police Station. Full Story Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members - OC'S Pool World LLC Mystic River Building Company Full Story Boys and Girls Club - CT Defenders fundraiser - Full Story ATTENTION: Local wedding related business! - FREE...FREE...FREE...HARD TO BELIEVE BUT TRUE!! Free web-based video advertising for your local wedding related business. Read further to join in this amazing opportunity!!! Full Story Chamber to Host Roundtable Health Insurance Discussion - Are you concerned about the Health Benefits you are offering your employees? Are there more affordable solutions for me? Do I want my employees to be healthier? Can I offer better options and save my company money? What are other businesses my size doing? Come to a Round Table meeting to find the answers. Full Story Stress Relief & Detox Acupuncture - Daily, Monday through Friday We offer you Stress Relief & Detox Acupuncture Treatments. It makes you feel so good that we call it "Happy Hour!" Full Story Buzz Media launches new website - Full Story Connecticut State H.O.G. Rally - During the Connecticut state portion of the Rally, we will be at the Groton Elks Lodge where we will have events planned for the attendees. After, most of the attendees will be staying at nearby hotels. Full Story Red Heart Sale - Going on now through February Full Story Presentation Materials from Economic Forecast - Economic Forecast Full Story Mystic Aquarium to Kick Off Next Session of Sea School - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration kicks off the next eight-week session of Sea School on March 9. Open to 3- to 5-year-olds, Sea School offers pre-schoolers an opportunity to experience the exciting world of marine life. Full Story Groton Scholarship Fund, Inc. - Fitch Senior High School - Groton Scholarship Fund, Inc., C/O Fitch Senior High School, 101 Groton Long Point Rd., Groton, Connecticut 06340 Full Story DPNC Offers Valentine's Hike & Dessert - Find romance in the wild as we take a guided hike through woods & meadows to a secret destination where delicious hot chocolate, wines, teas & tasty deserts will be served. Meet at Haley Farm in Groton. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register. Tickets are $17.50 for members and $20 for non-members. Full Story DPNC to Host "Eyes on Owls" Live Owl Program - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will host a special “Eyes on Owls” live owl program with naturalists Mark & Marcia Wilson at 2 p.m. on February 16, 2009 at the StoneRidge Auditorium located at 186 Jerry Browne Road in Mystic. All who attend are in for some fun with educational close-up views of these secretive birds of prey. Tickets are $5 for members and $7.50 for non-members and may be purchased by calling (860) 536-1216. Full Story Financial Strategies for Small-business Owners - For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Bob Henderson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments, 34 Water St., Mystic, CT, 860-536-2808, robert.c.henderson@edwardjones.com Full Story Chill Out In February with Comcast’s Line-Up of Top TV - As temperatures drop, Comcast’s line-up heats up with a wide-range of entertainment options available this month On Demand ,including access to past seasons and the latest episodes of the critic’s darling, Friday Night Lights and other hit television shows, special programming to celebrate Black History Month and blockbuster movies in HD – all in one place. Full Story Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is scheduled to air Feb. 8th! - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is scheduled to air Sunday, February 8 with a special two-hour show, from 8 – 10 PM on ABC. Full Story Mystic Aquarium Welcomes Penguin Chicks - Oh baby – new African penguin chicks just hatched at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration! Starting today, people around the world can watch them grow into full fledglings on a live Web cam at www.mysticaquarium.org. Full Story Welcome New Chamber Members! - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome their new members! Quiambaug Cove Professional Center DREAMSCAPES DESIGN GROUP CertaPro Painters Mystic Salon & Spa Five Guys Burgers & Fries Sound Music Garden Specialities Full Story LIBERTY TAX EXTENDS HOURS - LIBERTY TAX EXTENDS HOURS. EXTENDED HOURS at the GROTON SHOPPERS MART LOCATION. M-F 8AM – 9PM THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR!!! For LIBERTY TAX SERVICE ANYWAY. SAT 8AM-5PM or when last customer leaves! SUN 11AM – 5PM, or until the last customer leaves. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT or WALK IN. Full Story Invest in Businesses — Not Wall Street - For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Bob Henderson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments, 34 Water St., Mystic, CT, 860-536-2808, robert.c.henderson@edwardjones.com Full Story Mystic Outdoor Art Festival - Full Story Taste Of Mystic - Full Story PNC Emergency Food Pantry Needs Food Items - Hi Everyone: If you're out shopping and can buy a few things for the Emergency Food Pantry, this is what the Pantry needs are for February: 1) Cereal (all kinds, including oatmeal) 2) Baked Beans (we're out) 3) Canned fruit (all kinds needed - we have a few jars of apple sauce left) 4) Jams & Jellies (we're out) Many thanks for remembering the people who depend upon the emergency food pantry Full Story Gov.Rell: State Launches Aggressive Outreach to CT Business - Governor M. Jodi Rell today said she wants Connecticut’s businesses to know state government is making a more aggressive effort to reach out to employers, assembling a team of business advisors to conduct a series of informational sessions throughout the state. Full Story Mohegan Sun To Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following show: Full Story Mystic Seaport to Offer Free Adult Admission during February - Mystic Seaport is offering one free adult admission with every paid youth admission during school vacation week, February 14-22. The winter promotion offers $15 in savings per adult with each purchase of a $9.50 youth ticket. Full Story Mystic Matters Guests Needed - Do you have an upcoming event? Interested in promoting your business for free? Special news to share? Full Story Design on a Dime -- We don't have 2 nickels to rub together - Dear Mystic Chamber of Commerce members: Thank you so much for your thoughts, prayers and donations for Russell and Marissa this past Christmas season. Russell has been working toward reuniting with his daughter after a two-year separation. After a series of tragic events that included losing everything, and Marissa being exposed to a sexual offender, Russell is rebuilding their lives. Marissa has been living with a good foster family in Norwich, but is eager to live with her father again. Full Story New Member to Member Discounts Added! - MGM Grand at Foxwoods will offer several discounts for restaurant and spa services. Full Story New England Lions Council Annual Banquet - Full Story Stonington Continuing Education - Full Story Groton-Ledyard Rotary Club Seeking Donations For Auction - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following shows: Full Story Mystic Art in the Evening Boasts a Valentine Theme - Full Story MYSTIC AQUARIUM TO HOST ANIMAL DIVERSITY WEEK - Full Story Volunteers Needed! - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is in need of volunteers to provide a variety of tasks in the office and help with daily responsibilities. Full Story Mohegan Sun Arena Suite Tickets - Full Story Public Information Session - Thursday, January 22 at 7:00PM - Notice of Public Information Session, Downtown Pawcatuck Parking Rules Changed to Promote Business Growth. A public information session is being held by the Economic Development Commission on Thursday, January 22 at 7:00PM at the Mystic Middle School and will feature presentations by First Selectman Ed Haberek, the Town Planning Department and the consultant who authored the parking study which formed the basis of the new rules. Full Story TVCCA to offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - INCOME LIMIT: $50,000 FREE Tax Preparation FAST Electronically e-filed Tax Return IRS Trained and Certified Volunteers Tax Preparers Full Story EPW Rhode Island Rumble Fundraiser - Full Story Disney's Armed Forces Salute Promotion - Disney to offer free admission to Military personnel Full Story Mystic Ballet's Love Stories - Explore the intimacy, intensity and price of love… three fascinating works! Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 - 1:00 PM Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 - 4:00 PM Full Story Help Us Preserve State & Regional Tourism Marketing Dollars - Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:45am - 11:45 am Legislative Office Building, Room 1D Full Story LIBERTY TAX OPEN HOUSE SAT JAN 17 - OPEN HOUSE AT THE GROTON OFFICE Full Story Member Breakfast Economic Forecast - Member Breakfast: Economic Forecast Price $17-m & 25-nm. January 28th 7:45 – 9:30 Downtown Radisson Hotel New London 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd New London, CT 06320 Full Story Hygienic Sponsorship - Full Story We Need Your Dirt - Partner with Habitat for Humanity to build a better future for families in need – starting with the dirt. Learn more. Full Story New Stranding Assistant at Mystic Aquarium - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, divisions of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., announced today that Walter Graf has been named stranding assistant. Graf joined the aquarium on January 2. Full Story Mystic Salon & Spa Will Honor Sister's Salon Spa G.C.'s - Mystic Salon and Spa the new Spa located at 3 Water Street in Mystic will honor any gift certificates issued from Sister's Salon Spa now through 1/31/2009 only. Full Story Office Space Available in Stonington on Cove - 400 SQ Ft office available with separate waiting area at Quiambaug Cove Professional Suites, Stonington, Connecticut. Full Story Sponsor Easter Seals Walk With Me - Full Story Easter Seals Camp Friendly's - Full Story Olivea Christine Shelton is Born! - Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce events Director Alexa and husband Mat Shelton welcomed Olivea Christine Shelton into the world on Friday, January 2nd at 5:00 am. She weighs 9lbs 4oz and is healthy and beautiful. Full Story New Sculpture Exhibition Opens at the MAC - On Friday, January 16, the Mystic Arts Center proudly presents the inspired and environmentally-motivated sculpture of Rhode Island artists Ana Flores and Gabriel Warren in the exhibition Notes from the Earth, w hich runs through February 21 with the Arts Center's Annual Members Exhibition. Full Story Red Door Spa Benefits for Mystic Chamber Members - Full Story HALF PRICE KITS this month at You've GOT to be Beading! - Here's your chance to Make Something Beautiful at HALF PRICE! Full Story Two free show tickets MGM Grand at Foxwoods - New Year’s Greetings! As our way of ringing in the New Year and extending a warm “Thank You” to all our Chamber of Commerce friends and Regional Tourism partners, the MGM Grand at Foxwoods is pleased to extend a complimentary pair of show tickets to each business organization registered with the Chambers of Commerce and the Mystic Coast & Country enterprises. Full Story Aquarium and Shaw's Partner to Encourage Reusable Bag Use - Shaw’s Supermarkets and Sea Research Foundation, Inc. have partnered to offer an incentive to customers to purchase new reusable polar bear bags this winter. Starting January 2, for every bag purchased, Shaw’s will donate a portion of the sale to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, divisions of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring people to care for and protect our ocean planet. In return, customers will receive a discount on admission to the aquarium. Full Story Inauguration Day Celebration at the Shaw Mansion - Many of us can’t get to Washington D.C., and so the New London County Historical Society is planning a party for Tuesday 20 January 2009 to celebrate the inauguration of President Obama. A 50 inch wide-screen TV may seem a bit incongruous in a room that welcomed George Washington in 1776, but thanks to the support of Metrocast Communications, that’s what we’ll have so that none of the historic event will be missed. Full Story Riverfront Children's Center Fall 2008 Newsletter - Rivefront's newsletter features articles on our new garden, outreach projects for children and families and the many volunteers who help us make it all work! Full Story Mystic Arts Center Hosts Open House at the MAC - Throughout the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the Mystic Arts Center is hosting a free community day, Open House at the MAC, with activities for children and adults and a sampling of all that the Mystic Arts Center offers to our region. Full Story Holiday Offers From The Spa At Norwich Inn - Full Story HALF OFF ALL HANDMADE JEWELRY @ You've GOT to be Beading! - Come and "Make Something Beautiful" for your family and friends - or for yourself. Or buy a special piece hand made by our talented staff at HALF PRICE! Full Story Sea Turtles are Back at Mystic Aquarium - Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration has welcomed sea turtles for the first time in more than three years. The new residents include a green sea turtle and three loggerhead hatchlings. Full Story Last-Minute Gift Ideas from Mystic Aquarium - Last-minute holiday shopping is easy at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Animal encounters, aquarium memberships and more are sure to excite everyone on the holiday list. Full Story Lend a helping hand this holiday season. - Please help make a child and father's holiday wish come true. Full Story Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following shows: Full Story A Special Offer from Mystic Seaport - Mystic Seaport is offering reduced tickets for its annual performance of Lantern Light Tours to members of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. These special rates are only available for Thursday, December 18. Full Story Kids Sail Free on Disney Cruise Line 3 Night Cruises - Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following shows: Full Story The Pizza Grille is a big hit with Extreme Makeover - Full Story Create a Year-end Financial Checklist - For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Bob Henderson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments, 34 Water St., Mystic, CT, 860-536-2808, robert.c.henderson@edwardjones.com Full Story The Maritime Gallery Hosts Holiday Exhibitions and Sales - The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport presents Maritime Miniatures by Maritime Masters and Three Distinguished Artists, two holiday exhibitions and sales open now through December 31. Full Story Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Hosts Luminaria Stroll - On Sunday, December 14, 2008, the beautiful glow of luminaries will guide the way through DPNC’s trails as we stroll through the winter woods listening and looking for signs of nocturnal activity. The walk will conclude with a campfire, marshmallows and hot cocoa. The program starts at 4:30 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person for members and $7 per person for non-members. Full Story Stonington company honored for 35 years - First Selectman Edward Haberek Jr. recently recognized Duncklee Inc. Cooling and Heating with an official citation for 35 years of excellent and dedicated service to its New England customers. Jonathan Duncklee, vice president, represented the company at the ceremony. Full Story You've GOT to be Beading! HALF OFF SALE - You've GOT to be Beading! is having a HALF OFF SALE again this weekend, on ALL purchases over $300, plus 40% off $200 and 30% off $100. Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 6. Come and bead for gifts or for yourself, or shop the fantastic selection of HANDMADE JEWELRY - hundreds of pieces to choose from! SO MANY Kits, too, plus gift cards and fun projects for adults and kids. Or shop the website for the same sale. www.ygtbb.com Make something beautiful! Full Story Mystic Aquarium Partners with Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center - In the spirit of the season, Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is working with the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center to provide food to local residents throughout the holidays and beyond. The aquarium is collecting canned food items outside the admission gate through December 31. Those who donate food will be entered to win one of two Penguin Encounter programs or an original piece of art created by the aquarium’s resident penguins. Full Story MYSTIC ARTIST NAMED ONE OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY'S TOP 50 - Full Story A letter from Ed Haberek - Hi Everyone, As the budget process approaches for the upcoming year, I am implementing a process to gather input from Stonington residents about the budget. On three separate occasions I will be holding “Budget Forums” to talk directly with the residents about our budget challenges. I feel this is a chance to proactively discuss the budget and identify services most important to the residents of Stonington as we deal with these fiscally difficult times. I will discuss the budget process, budget challenges, and fiscal issues facing the Town. I am looking to solicit input from residents about priorities for town government and this vital information will help shape budget decisions this year and in the future. Forums will be held throughout the town and residents can attend any forum at any site. Full Story Save $200 On Disney Institute Professional Programs - Get Your Ears On! and Academy Travel Inc. are excited to be able to offer your organization the opportunity to participate in relevant and dynamic professional development programs through the world-renowned Disney Institute. Full Story Visit Organik during the Mystic Stroll - Visit Organik during the Mystic Stroll and meet Melanie from The Enchanted Lotus. Melanie will have many of her all natural, hand crafted jewelry on display for you to purchase. Full Story Walt Disney World Princess Marathon Weekend and Expo - Contact Get Your Ears On! for more info and to help you with your travel arrangements at 536-MCKY or 35C Williams Avenue (Route 1) Mystic. Full Story Franco’s Xtreme Laser tag adds National Pizza Franchise. - Franco’s Family Pizza and Fun Center is located in the Benny’s Plaza, 40 Boston post road in Waterford, CT. 860-442-3000 Visit francoslasertag.com Full Story The restoration of the Charles W. Morgan - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following shows: Full Story Life and Disability Products to Chamber of Commerce Members - Unique offering will provide Chamber employers with Life and Disability package to help their employees manage life’s many challenges Full Story Adventures by Disney Early Booking Rates - Please contact Get Your Ears On! at 536-MCKY or getyourearson@yahoo.com for more information. Brochures and DVD's are available at our location, 35C Williams Avenue (Route 1), Mystic. Full Story THE ANCIENT MARINER / COMFORT FOOD, AT A COMFORTABLE PRICE - The Ancient Mariner will offer a special Winter Menu beginning Sunday November 23, 2008. In addition to the full menu our Winter Special will be offered day and night, 7 days a week. $39.95 per couple includes three courses and a bottle of house wine. $19.95 per person includes three courses and one glass of house wine. Full Story Advertising Opportunity - MTM is group tour industry magazine that promotes all of New England. It is published four times a year (Winter, Spring Summer, Fall)and mailed, free of charge, to over 2500 professional group tour planners. Full Story Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport Begin November 29 - Tickets for Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport are on sale now. Performances are November 29-30 and December 4-7, 11-14, 18-21 and 27-28. Tours begin at 5 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes. Full Story Mystic Seaport to Host 53rd Annual Community Carol Sing - ~ The 53rd annual Community Carol Sing at Mystic Seaport will be held Sunday, December 21, from 3 - 4 p.m. Admission to the Museum is free that day with the donation of a canned good item. All contributions will be donated to and distributed by the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. Full Story Oppose Governor's Elimination of $689,936 - Oppose Governor's Elimination of $689,936 for State-Wide Tourism Marketing The Governor has called the legislature into special session on Monday, 11/24. The tourism marketing for the current fiscal year is in jeopardy. The Governor has asked the legislature to eliminate $689,936 in state-wide marketing which would have an impact on the Spring and Summer tourism seasons. Your help is needed to communicate with legislators to oppose this reduction. Full Story Black Friday HALF-PRICE SALE! At You've Got to Be Beading! - Black Friday Storewide HALF-PRICE SALE! Come in and bead! Or buy something handmade by our talented staff. 50% OFF ALL INVENTORY Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 28 to 30, on purchases of $300 or more. Also, 40% off purchases over $200, and 30% off purchases over $100. Nothing says thoughtfulness like a handmade gift. We can help! Full Story Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2009 - Contact Get Your Ears On! at 536-MCKY or getyourearson@yahoo.com, or visit us at 35C Williams Avenue (Route 1), Mystic. Let us make your travel arrangements for the WDW Marathon! Full Story Black Friday and Open House Saturday at Organik - Give an Eco-frindly and unique gift! Join us Friday November 28 and November 29 for Specials, Give-a-ways and pastries. Join our mailing list for more ways to save. Full Story Boaters Needed For Holiday Lighted Boat Parade - For the hearty souls who keep their boats in the water and commissioned into early winter, please join us on Saturday, November 29th, 2008, as we continue a new tradition in Mystic; a Parade of lighted and decorated vessels. Vessels will parade down the Mystic River at 6:20 pm and return to the Mystic River Park, where spectators will be gathered. Judging and awards take place for the most spectacular vessels. Vessels of any size are welcome, and the only cost to participate is a toy for the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. Please contact The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce with any questions and get your application below. Full Story New Store to open at 26 West Main Street - Cathie McHugh, who currently owns and operates Stonewear Clothing in downtown Mystic has signed a lease to open a new store at 26 West Main Street, (formerly Bermuda Shop). This store will be in addition to the already successful Stonewear Store. Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Get Your Ears On! Now Hosting Disney Birthday Parties! - Full Story Plug into 'The Season' with Eagle - 4E - Eagle Electric Engineering Enterprise, an electrical firm dedicated to servicing the electrical needs of our community, is available to support you during this upcoming Holiday Season. Full Story Get Your Ears On Announces Disney Cruise Line Special Offer - Must book by December 15, 2008. If you've already booked through Disney (not another travel agency), you may transfer your reservation number to Get Your Ears On so we can be in charge of your vacation. There is no fee to do this and you will still have the same reservation number. Full Story Support Military Families - Military.com offers discounts to the military and their families Full Story Steamboat Inn Wins Scarecrow Contest! - The Steamboat Inn is the winner of the Historic Downtown Mystic Scarecrow Contest that was held from October 27th- November 7th. Full Story The Maritime Gallery to Host Holiday Exhibitions - The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport presents "Maritime Miniatures by Maritime Masters" and "Three Distinguished Artists," two holiday exhibitions and sales which open November 24 and run through December 31. Full Story Buy 4 Days at Disney World, Get 3 FREE! - Please contact Bonnie Clark at Get Your Ears On! 35C Williams Avenue, (Route 1) Mystic, CT 06355 860-536-MCKY www.getyourearsonmystic.com Full Story Don't Wait for Market to Hit Bottom Before Investing - For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Bob Henderson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments, 34 Water St., Mystic, CT, 860-536-2808, robert.c.henderson@edwardjones.com Full Story LIVE MUSIC AT THE ANCIENT MARINER - Join us at The Ancient Mariner for a variety of live entertainment. Every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday! Full Story Pronto is now offering DELIVERY! - Pronto! Gourmet Express 862 Stonington Rd Stonington CT, 06378 860-599-5907 Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Gov. Rell: $100 Million Loan Program for CT Businesses - Full Story Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center to Host Green Gala - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Green Gala and Silent Auction will take place at the Mystic Yachting Center on November 8, 2008. The celebration includes a luncheon, champagne preview party and evening silent auction and gala. Tickets for all events can be purchased by calling the Nature Center at (860) 536-1216. The auction is the DNPC’s largest annual fundraiser in support of its environmental programs and services. Full Story Frederick Douglass CPTV Documentary - Full Story Mystic Seaport Names New President and CEO - Stephen C. White, the former headmaster of the Fay School in Southborough, MA, has been named president and chief executive officer of Mystic Seaport. White will assume his position January 15, 2009. Retired Coast Guard Rear Admiral Doug Teeson, the Museum’s current president and CEO, who earlier this year announced his plans to retire, will remain in his position until that time. Full Story Mystic Seaport Names New President and CEO - Full Story Merchants Needed For Pawcatuck Middle School Stroll - Merchants are needed! Tables will be set up in the gymnasium at the Pawcatuck Middle School for your use in displaying any products that you wish to sell Tables will be set up in the gymnasium at the Pawcatuck Middle School for your use in displaying any products that you wish to sell. Full Story Sign Up Now For Stonington Meadows Holiday Mixer - You are cordially invited to host your company’s holiday party or a gathering of friends at Stonington Meadows 769 Stonington Road, Stonington, CT 06378 On Friday December 19th from 7:00pm to 11:30pm The evening’s menu is prepared by the Executive Chefs of Coastal Gourmet Catering Full Story Host A Business Before Hours or GBA Meeting in 2009! - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is looking for Businesses to host a BBH or GBA meeting in 2009. Full Story Washington Trust To Donate $11,000 To Local Food Banks - The Washington Trust Company’s Charitable Foundation is donating $11,000 to local community groups for the Thanksgiving season. The Bank will also hold its annual Food Drive from Monday, October 27 through Friday, November 7. Canned goods and non-perishable food items will be collected at all 17 Washington Trust branch locations in Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. Full Story Eagle Electric CEO Dan Holdridge Honored - Knights of Columbus Council #1943 members, family, and guests gathered at the council hall to honor Past Grand Knight Dan Holdridge for his two years of exceptional service as Grand Knight. Under Dan’s leadership the Mystic council received for two years in a row the most prestigious Award that a council can achieve, the Knights of Columbus International Star Council Award. The Award goes to councils that successfully organize service activities in the four areas of; family and youth, community, council, and church; while meeting membership goals. In addition, Dan received the Supreme Councils Leadership Recognition Certificate and the Rev. John F. Murphy Plaque for Service Appreciation. Full Story Scarecrow Contest - Businesses of Historic Downtown Mystic Chamber of Commerce are holding a scarecrow contest from October 27th, 2008 to November 7th, 2008. Everyone is welcome to vote. Voting is conducted online at www.mystictoday/vote.com. Full Story Annual Holiday Fine Art Show Opens at Mystic Arts Center - The Mystic Arts Center opens its annual Holiday Fine Art and Gift Salon exhibition with a fundraising gala on November 14, from 6 - 8 pm benefitting MAC programs. Full Story The Restaurant at Elmridge - Full Story New Legal Considerations For Mystic Chamber Businesses - A New Law The improper handling of personal information has been making state and national headlines for several years now. Many states, for example California, have already implemented strong legislation with respect to safeguarding personal information. As such, it is not surprising that this past June 10th the Connecticut Governor signed Public Act 08-167, which became effective October 1, 2008. The new law directly affects Mystic Chamber businesses and requires, among other things, that “any person in possession of personal information of another person shall safeguard the data, computer files and documents containing the information from misuse by third parties, and shall destroy, erase or make unreadable such data, computer files and documents prior to disposal”. Full Story Mohegan Sun Offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Inn at Harbor Hill Marina B&B - The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina, in Niantic, CT, was recently selected as one of ten “Best of New England” in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2008-2009. It was the only property in Connecticut recognized in the list of New England award winners. The Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards are based upon a qualitative and quantitative review of the nearly 50,000 independent reviews submitted to BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide. Full Story Noank Featured In Boston Globe - Full Story Fire safety in the home is this year's safety theme - Full Story Get Your Ears On! to offer Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Dance for A Cause..... - Full Story Don't Get Rattled by Wall Street's Bumpy Road - If you’re an investor, you’ve probably been shaking your head in disbelief over the events of the past few weeks. Consider the following: Full Story PNC NEEDS TURKEYS! - Full Story Community Shred It Day - Full Story Merchant’s Cup - This is an invitation for you to compete against other local businesses to win an annual Merchant’s Cup in the Mystic Aquarium’s Run for the Penguins on October 18, 2008. Full Story Mystic Pizza Celebrates its 20th Anniversary - In celebration of this anniversary, the film will be shown on Friday, October 17, 2008 at Olde Mistick Village Arts Cinema at 8:00 pm. Additionally there will be a special 20th Anniversary reception, at 6:30 p.m., at the Hilton Mystic in the Grand Ballroom. During the reception, guests will have the opportunity to meet the film's director, Donald Petrie and actor, William R. Moses who played the architect Tim Travers. Moses and Petrie will also address the audiences at the movie showing. Full Story Mystic Weekend of Rowing Pictures - Full Story Neighborhood Assistance Act - Full Story DPNC to Host 7th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will celebrate the season, flavors and mystique of wild mushrooms at the seventh annual Wild Mushroom Festival on Sunday, September 28 from 2 – 6 pm at the Nature Center. Full Story Own a Business? Put Retirement, Succession Plans in Order - If you own a small business, you probably laugh at the notion of a “9 to 5” workday. Unfortunately, many small-business owners work so hard, and are so focused on the “here and now”— increasing sales, controlling costs, attracting new customers, etc. — that they forget to plan for their own retirement and for the fate of their business. Full Story Williams Weekend, September 26-27 - All are invited to join us in celebrating Williams Weekend, September 26-27, as The Williams School dedicates a new Student Center, inaugurates its 10th Head of School, and plays six home games at the annual Fall Sports Day. Full Story Reserve Your Space at the Groton Fall Festival Now! - Testimonial from an exhibitor in 2007 "This is the best advertisement your money can buy. For just over a hundred dollars you will participate along with 100+ vendors, see, talk to, and interact with over 5000 local attendees in six hours. You cannot find any type of advertising that will produce these results." Dave Silvia Patriotic Waves Full Story DPNC to Host 7th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will celebrate the season, flavors and mystique of wild mushrooms at the seventh annual Wild Mushroom Festival on Sunday, September 28 from 2 – 6 pm at the Nature Center. Full Story Get Your Ears On! Now Open In Mystic - Full Story A TASTE OF MYSTIC IS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND - A TASTE OF MYSTIC IS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND The beer, wine and music venue will be open all weekend long. The food portion of the event may need to be closed early on Saturday afternoon/evening due to projected high winds. But, join us at the end of Cottrell in the beer and wine venue. Sunday's event will be on as scheduled. We look forward to seeing you! Full Story Stonington Police Alert- counterfeit $10.00 bills - Full Story Mystic Chamber Seeks Volunteers for Taste - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is calling all volunteers for the Taste of Mystic and the Groton's Fall Festival. Every year, these events recruit hundreds of volunteers to help with a variety of tasks like set up, manning information booths, and much more. Volunteer shifts are approximately 2-3 hours. Full Story Groton Inn & Suites offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Denison Homestead Museum seeks Office Clerk - Full Story Human Resource Specialist - Are you a small business member of the Mystic Chamber of Commerce that does not have a human resource specialist on staff? My mission is to make your job easier by partnering with you on employment and employee issues to keep you compliant with CT and Federal rules and regulations. Full Story Mohegan Sun offers Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Cornerstone Playhouse seeks help - Full Story Alert to businesses - Re: Counterfeit $20.00 bills Full Story Renter's Rebate Program - The Renter’s Rebate Program Application period ends September 15th. The program runs annually from May 15th — September 15th during which time the Human Services Department takes applications on behalf of eligible Stonington residents. Full Story Smart Ways to Respond to a Down Market - If you’re an investor, you may have been disappointed with how the markets have been reacting this summer to the news of high oil prices and other short-term events. Nonetheless, your long-term financial goals don’t have to be jeopardized by these losses — if you know how to respond to them. Full Story Sea Swirl Profiled in The New York Times - Congratulations to Sea Swirl of Mystic for their article in The New York Times! Profiled by Christopher Brooks in the Quick Bite Section. Full Story Emerson Theater Announces--DOUBT - John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize winning play Doubt: A Parable will be the opening production of the Emerson Theater Collaborative, a new professional theatre company based in southeastern Connecticut. Emma Palzere-Rae, Stephen Daniel Sherman, Heidi Harger, and Camilla Ross are featured in the drama. Albert Cremin directs the play, which will have six performances at Mystic’s Union Baptist Church in mid-August. Full Story Discount for Chamber Members Who Are Signed Up for MGM Grand - Full Story Mohegan Sun to Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story A letter from M. JODI RELL, GOVERNOR - Help make a difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Governor’s Care & Share Challenge. Donations can be made through my website at www.ct.gov/governorrell or checks can be made out to CT Food Bank &/or Foodshare and mailed to PO Box 120065 in East Haven, CT 06512 Full Story Mystic Community Bikes announces its new website! - Mystic Community Bikes announces its new website, http://www.mysticcommunitybikes.org Full Story Cornerstone Playhouse Available for Rentals - Full Story Hall is available for rentals - The Knights of Columbus Hall is available for rentals for your upcoming special events! Full Story Tee's Plus to Offer Chamber Member Discount - Full Story Linnea To Offer Chamber Member Discounts - Full Story Interbridge.net Article - Full Story Are You Prepared to Help Aging Parents? - If you share much of your adult life with your parents, consider yourself fortunate. As they age, however, you will need to become increasingly aware of added responsibilities you may have to assume. By planning ahead, you can help make everyone’s life easier. Full Story Mohegan Sun Chamber Member Discount - Hello All, Mohegan Sun would like to extend a discount to ALL Chamber members for the following Full Story An important message from the American Red Cross - The American Red Cross is asking for our support of local blood drives in August. The Connecticut American Red Cross supplies the 30 hospitals in Connecticut with blood. At this time Connecticut hospitals are only receiving 50% of their orders and some blood types have less then half of a day's supply. The blood supply in the summer becomes critically low, some reasons for this is the loss of high school and college drives as well as the busy summer schedule for Connecticut residents. This summer the blood supply is even lower than summer’s of the past. Full Story Chamber begins relationship with Internhere - InternHere.com is a free, easy-to-use website designed to connect local employers in with college students looking for an internship experience. To date, more than 850 companies and nearly 8,000 students are using the site to network and connect. To learn more about InternHere.com visit www.InternHere.com. Logging on is quick and easy. Simply create a login id and password, and once your profile is activated you can begin posting available internships within your company and searching for skilled interns. Full Story We are proud to introduce Aspen Restaurant - Full Story COMCAST BOOSTS CHANNEL OFFERINGS IN SHORELINE COMMUNITIES - Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, today announced that it has added four new networks to its channel lineup in the towns of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, Essex, Groton, Haddam, Killingworth, Ledyard, North Stonington, Old Saybrook, Stonington, Voluntown and Westbrook. Comcast Digital Cable customers now have access to the following new networks: Women’s Entertainment Network (Channel 117) Fox Reality (Channel 181) LOGO (Channel 163) Tennis Channel (Channel 277) Full Story Nature Center to Host Eco-Luncheon on July 15th - The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is planning a celebration of great taste – green style from noon until 2 p.m. at the Riverwalk restaurant located at 14 Holmes Street in Mystic. The zero-waste luncheon will showcase local, environmentally friendly and sustainable products, a “green” fashion show as well as locally-grown and organic food. The guest speaker will be state representative Diana Urban. Tickets for the event are $40 per person and proceeds will benefit the Nature Center. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Nature Center at (860) 536-1216. Full Story Franco’s Xtreme Laser Tag Introduces New Session Prices! - Franco’s Xtreme Laser Tag has added longer play sessions at a discounted price, providing families with more play time and greater value. Full Story Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Food Pantry - Please help re-stock the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Food Pantry is in great need of non-perishable food items. Please consider your local food banks next time you are grocery shopping. ALL DONATIONS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE GREATER MYSTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Full Story FAIRVIEW CAR RAFFLE – JULY 12 - FAIRVIEW CAR RAFFLE – JULY 12 The Fairview car raffle for a Honda S2000 convertible worth $35,000 will take place on Saturday, July 12 at 8:00pm. As of June 26 we have only sold 319 tickets. Full Story Time is runningout! Directory & Relocation Guide - The deadline for advertising is the Chamber Directory and Relocation Guide is fast approaching! The Chamber surveyed its members and the overwhelming response called for a PRINTER directory with a WIDE distribution. This Directory will do just that! Advertise TODAY Contact Gail Baker (860) 701-4208 EMail: g.baker@theday.com Full Story Mystic Makes the Cover of Eastern Home & Travel - Full Story Nature Center Seeks Scholarship Donations for Summer Camp - For over two decades children and young adults in Southeastern Connecticut have come to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s summer camp programs to spend their time hiking, pond dipping, ocean seining, meeting animals, and learning about the natural world and their place in it. This year interest in the camps remains strong as area families are eager to find ways for their children to connect with the natural world and the great outdoors. At the same time however, scholarship requests for summer camp programs is reaching record highs. Full Story Network for Success - The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce's Membership Committee announces new networking program at Business After Hours Network for Success at 5:00 before every Business After Hours Full Story BusinessWeek 2008 Customer Service Rankings - For the second year in a row, the global financial services firm Edward Jones is the highest-ranking brokerage firm on BusinessWeek magazine's second annual ranking of "Customer Service Champs." Edward Jones ranked No. 8 among 25 national and international companies, according to the magazine's March 3 edition. Full Story Art on Groton Bank - Full Story USO Open Bass Tournament - The USO of Metropolitan New York needs your help in supporting the inaugural USO Open Bass Tournament to be held on October 13, 2008. Proceeds will be donated to the USO of Metropolitan New York supporting service members and their families. As the USO of Metropolitan New York is busy opening up new centers in Groton, CT (US Navy submarine base) and at Newark (NJ) Airport, they are seeking funding to support these efforts. Full Story RecycleBank comes to Groton - RecycleBank is a rewards program that motivates people to recycle. RecycleBank households (and your potential customers) earn RecycleBank Reward Points that they can redeem at businesses throughout the city. Full Story THE CULVER ASSOCIATES EPISODE FEATURED ON CBS, JUNE 8TH AT 2 - CULVER ASSOCIATES IS A DEVELOPER AND BUILDER OF CUSTOM HOMES AND CUSTOM REMODELING WHOSE FRESH APPROACH TO HOME DESIGN AND QUALITY BUILDING SETS THE COMPANY APART FROM ITS COMPETITION AND BUSINESS-AS-USUAL PRACTICES. BASED IN SOUTHEASTERN CT IN THE TOWN OF MYSTIC, CULVER ASSOCIATES HAS BEEN BUILDING HOMES IN THE NEIGHBORING TOWNS OF OLD SAYBROOK, ESSEX, EAST LYME AND MORE SINCE 1984. Full Story Ella T. Grasso Requests Donations - Once again it is that time of the year when Hospitality Management Department at Ella T. Grasso Regional Technical High School asks for your continued support in our awards program for our graduating Senior Class of 2008. Full Story Mystic Seaport Explores Inuit Culture in Exhibition - Frozen In: Captain Comer and the Hudson Bay Inuit, an exhibition chronicling the life and work of Captain George Comer of East Haddam, CT, and his extraordinary relationship with the Inuit, opens in the Schaefer Gallery at Mystic Seaport Saturday, May 24, at 9 a.m. Full Story Chamber One Insurance Program - The Chamber has developed an exciting new program with Aetna for individuals and their families. The program is called Chamber One and is available to all Chamber members for individuals and their families. Full Story Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium Unveil Savings Program - Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium, in partnership with 30 Mystic-area businesses, have launched a promotion to provide added value and savings to visitors of the Mystic area this summer. Full Story CAPTAIN DAN'S NEW WEEKEND GETAWAYS - Full Story New Categories Added - Attention all Chamber Members- You can update your listings Full Story Stonington Success Start Initiative - A letter from Stonington's First Selectman Full Story Mystic Seaport Hosts Centennial Celebration for Famed Yacht - Full Story Mystic Seaport Leader Announces Retirement - Full Story Fox and Read Receive Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor - Full Story 2nd Annual River Fest Event - The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their second annual River Fest Event Saturday, June 7th beginning at 9:00 am with Dragon Boat Races (read full article). Beer, wine and food will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m. A Breakfast will be available beginning at 8:00 am. From 11:00 to 3:30 will be Free activities for children. Two local bands will play from 3:30 to 8:00 pm. Call the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce for more information - 887-1647. Full Story Peacock Organics is Celebrating Spring! - Full Story New Exhibit Opening at the Mystic Arts Center - The Written Word, a new themed exhibit incorporating a word or words in each work, opens at the Mystic Arts Center on Thursday, April 17. Full Story SouthEastern CT Enterprise Region Launches New Web Site - The SouthEastern CT Enterprise Region (seCTer) has launched a new version of their web site, www.seCTer.org. Full Story PARISIAN POMME FRIES NOW OPEN - Parisian Pomme Fries is now open 7 days a week, 11:30-6:30 Serving salads, fries and two sizes of our delicious sirlion burgers, as well as other new additions. 13 Water St. Mystic, Validated parking. Full Story Rice Spice noodles is now delivering! - Rice spice Noodles is now offering delivery service to Mystic, Noank, Groton Long Point and Stonington. Seven Days A Week Lunch and Dinner Call for details 860.572.8488 Full Story The UPS Store Shreds - Full Story New London County 4-H Camp Is Re-accredited with ACA - The New London County 4-H Camp, a residential youth camp for children ages 6 to 17 based in Franklin, Connecticut, is proud to announce it's American Camping Association Re-Certification. The re-certification is conducted on the safety, program, facility, and operations of this positive youth development facility of the New London County 4-H Foundation, Inc. Full Story Mystic Multi-Modal Tranportation Study - The Mystic Multi-Modal Transportation Study that was done in partnership by the Town of Stonington and the Town of Groton is now available on the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce's website. Full Story Bring Old Cell Phones Back from the Dead - Groton and New London Wireless Zone Wants to Bring Old Cell Phones Back from the Dead Local wireless communication business provides opportunity for residents to recycle their old cell phones Full Story COVE'S FRIED COD SANDWICH in MARCH ESQUIRE MAGAZINE - Esquire's coast-to-coast list of the finest meals on sliced bread. March 2008 issue. Fried Cod Cove Fish Market, Stonington, CT When a fish starts its morning in the ocean and ends up in a deep-fryer that afternoon, the result is reliably tasty. The Cove has been proving this for four decades, turning out some of the best no-frills fish sandwiches on the Eastern Saeboard. (20 Old Stonington Road; 860-536-0061) Find this article at: www.esquire.com/features/food-drink/sandwiches Full Story Mystic Seaport Features Famed Marine Artist in New Fine Art - Full Story Abbott's makes BEST Sandwich! - order the classic, made with a quarter pound of meat, melted butter, and not a drop of mayo Full Story Curves Supports Communities Nationwide - Full Story Eastern Connecticut Survey - Results are in for the Eastern Connecticut Business Survey Download Survey Full Story FREE PROCUREMENT SEMINARS ANNOUNCED - Full Story Northeast Utilities Supports seCTer Program with Major Gift - At the January 17 meeting of the Southeastern CT Enterprise Region’s (seCTer) Board of Directors, Douglas Fisher, Manager of Economic Development and Community Relations for Northeast Utilities Systems, presented the organization with a check for $10,000 to support its planned 2008 Site Consultants’ Tour. The Tour, planned by seCTer’s Business Development Committee, which is chaired by board member Tricia Cunningham, will be held later this year. This type of event was offered to developers, corporate real estate executives and site consultants several times in the past. Its purpose is to introduce potential new businesses and relocating businesses to available properties in the region, to local incentives such as targeted workforce training and Enterprise Zones and to the people who will assist them in their potential relocation. Full Story Message from Economic Census, U.S. Bureau of the Census - From: Economic Census, U.S. Bureau of the Census The time is upon us! Next week, starting December 17, more than 4 million American businesses, including 3,900 businesses in New London County, received 2007 Economic Census forms. Businesses that do not receive a form (typically very small) are not required to do anything, but those businesses that receive a form are required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code) to complete and return it. The due date is February 12, 2008. Full Story Update your listing on www.mysticchamber.org today! - Attention members of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, would you like to post your events and news online and have them included in the eblast? Please follow these directions: Go to www.MysticChamber.org go to "Members Only" (Located along the top of the website.) Type in your User Name and your Password. If you do not know these, contact the Chamber (860-572-9578) and we will supply you with the info needed. From here you can add your business description, post all your events and news articles. if you want your news or your events included on the eblast, you must check the box, that says "eBlast Request Include on eBlast" Full Story Every Monday is “Employer Day” at CTWorks - The CT Works Job Centers host businesses on Mondays for employee recruiting. The Centers have been used successfully in the past year assisting many local companies. This service is available in our four offices: Danielson, New London, Norwich and Willimantic. Contact names and phone numbers are located at the end of this announcement. Hundreds of positions have been filled in distribution, manufacturing, production, retail and other industries. This service is “FREE” for both profit and nonprofit employers. Full Story The Inn at Mystic: A New England Retreat - By Aaron R. Fodiman and Margaret Word Burnside Full Story Romantic Homes Magazine: East Coast Splendor - Abella Carroll Full Story Mystic Moments - By Full Story Love Scene - Regina Cole, Boston Globe Full Story Highroads Magazine: Mystic Journeys - by Rebecca Antioco Full Story Emerald Coast Magazine: A Mystical Experience - Jack Macaleavy Full Story The Inn at Mystic Offers Diverse Accommodations Options - Full Story Inn at Mystic Featured in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die - Full Story 32nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Full Story Mystic Seaport Opens New Exhibit - Full Story Magical Mystic - by Brian C. Howard and Starre Vartan Full Story Back
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