Somersville News

Submitted by Rev. Graham Van Keuren, Cong'l Church of Somersville, on 2009-11-11.   All are welcome to attend the annual Community Thanksgiving Service, this year at the Congregational Church of Somersville, 22 Maple St., on Sunday, Nov.

School Stuff Submitted by Dianne Regnier on 2009-10-23.   Students at The Grammar School at Somersville received a very special visit from their adopted eagle, Skywalker on the very day they were celebrating their school's founding roots.

Mrs. Marni Strachan's third grade class received a lesson in diversity and multicultural heritage while listening to handmade drums and songs sung in the Penobscot native language while learning about the Native American traditions of living as one with the earth.

School Stuff Submitted by Dianne Regnier on 2009-10-23.   The Grammar School at Somersville has welcomed visitors from many different vocations in order to provide their students with a tangible aspect of a special lesson.

School Stuff Submitted by Dianne Regnier on 2009-10-23.   For many years the Grammar School has promoted a caring and sharing philosophy as part of their approach to teaching their students appreciation for the community and greater world around them.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Francis W. Devlin Jr., Chairman Democratic Town Committee on 2009-10-12.   The Somers Democratic Town Committee is sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Reception at Joanna's Restaurant, Banquet Facility, on Main Street in Somersville.

Parks & Recreation Submitted by Rexford Joffray on 2009-09-11.   On Friday, September 4th about 250 people -- a record attendance -- joined members of the Scantic River Watershed Association for their fourth annual full moon paddle.

People Submitted by Peggy Falcetti on 2009-06-11.   Student musicians from the area were prominent among the top players in a recent New England-wide competition with their performances on piano and guitar.

Blessing Of The Animals Religious Life Submitted by Rev. Graham Van Keuren on 2009-06-05.   Bring your special animal to the front lawn of the Congregational Church of Somersville on Saturday, July 11, at 10 a.m., to receive a blessing! Animals must be leashed or held.