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Young artists from across the country are close to having their brush with fame as the next designers of limited edition Heinz® Ketchup packets. Pop artist Burton Morris and a panel of judges have narrowed the field to 36 finalists out of 30,000 entries in the Heinz Ketchup Creativity^TM Contest. Connecticut Art School in South Windsor is excited and proud to announce that 5 of the 36 finalists are students from their school. Finalists include: 4^th graders - Lia Guerette from Ellington and Eliza Browning from Tolland, 5^th graders - Natalie Paliulis and Kasey Lucia from South Windsor and 6^th grader Rani Viroja also from South Windsor.

Statewide - Volunteers and staff from Connecticut United Ways joined more than 1,000 others from across the nation last week to improve lives by influencing national policy that affects communities in Connecticut. Mobilized by United Way Worldwide, advocates from local United Ways visited Capitol Hill and met with their congressional delegates on March 18 to advance the common good by advocating for issues related to education, financial stability and health of families and individuals in Connecticut.

Stock up event! Receive a $15 Gift Card when you join Sam's Club as a new member! Receive a $25 Gift Card when you join as a new plus member! Advantage membership is $40 annually. Business membership is $35 annually. Plus membership is $100 annually. (includes many money saving benefits!) Offer valid from 4/5/10 - 4/12/10.

The South Windsor Chamber of Commerce Staff and its Board of Directors would like to congratulate Time Devanney on being selected as one of the 2010 Father of the Year award recipients by the Father's Day Council of Greater Hartford and the American Diabetes Association.  The Father's Day Council is a group of volunteers who annually select and honor individuals who are exemplary businessmen, community leaders and most importanty, dads.

Wood Memorial Library and Museum proudly presents a one woman play, “SUSAN B. ANTHONY – THE INVINCIBLE” starring Sally Matson, on Wednesday, April 14 at 2:00 P.M.  The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the League of Women Voters.  Sally Matson’s performance weaves together a story filled wit and humor, fiery speeches, humorous letters and revealing diary entries.  The Underground Railroad, Civil War, 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments, her arrest and trial and trips out West are all featured in this educational, historic and entertaining presentation. Registration is required.  Please call (860) 289-1783, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the library to register.  Wood Memorial Library and Museum is located at 783 Main Street in South Windsor, CT.  Hours are 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Monday and Thursday.  The fee for this event is $10.00 per person.  Tickets may be available at the door, space permitting.  Refreshments will be served.

During the month of April win a free lunch for two from BP Gas and Sakura Garden. BP Gas located at 561 Sullivan Avenue is locally owned and operated by the Khahid family. Stop in the store to register for the free drawing and meet Azkar and Mohammed, 7 days a week from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. BPGas, better gas from Better People.

Attorney Douglas K. Manion has joined the law firm of Kahan, Kerensky & Capossela, LLP, as a partner, where he practices in the areas of Residential Real Estate, Divorce and Family Law, Personal Injury, General Litigation and Criminal Defense. Kahan, Kerensky & Capossela is a 15 lawyer firm with offices located at 45 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT and 22 Professional Park Road, Storrs, CT.  Prior to joining Kahan, Kerensky & Capossela, Attorney Manion had practiced for the past 25 years with Ford, Oberg, Manion & Houck, P.C. in Vernon.  Attorney Manion is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Washburn University School of Law. Attorney Manion has resided in South Windsor for the past 22 years with his wife Eileen and their three sons.

Register today for the 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Summit being held on April 8, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join us for informative discussions and a day of sharing successes and ideas with Council members from throughout Connecticut. You don’t want to miss this event! $30 per person; registration required by April 5th to the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, 393 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457. Phone (860) 347-6924 Fax (860) 346-1043 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sakura Garden Japanese Steakhouse invites you for a Hawaiian Luau party Monday, April 26^th from 7:00-10:00pm. A night of fun, games, giveaways and prize for best Hawaiian outfit! Featuring Bacardi drink specials all night, check out www.sakuragardenct.com for info. 860-648-9888. Located next to Highland Park Market in Evergreen Walk, South Windsor.

The Willow Brook Cafe is now open for the season. Starting today the cafe will be open serving a limited menu and will introduce the new full menu on April 6. Keep an eye out for: Friday Night Dinners, Monthly Special Dinners, Daily Specials, and Wine and Beer Tastings.