The borough and the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce are accepting grant applications from small businesses and nonprofits for $19,000 in COVID response
Electric Boats of Connecticut and
Lancer Hospitality, will take place outdoors at the
Mystic Yachting Center on Tuesday, July 13 from 5:30 to 7p.m.The event is $10 for members and $25 for non-members. Admission will include a drink ticket and light hors d oeuvres. Tickets can be purchased at www.mysticchamber.org or at the door.
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host Coffee & Contacts, a casual morning of networking, on Thursday, July 15, 8:30-10 a.m. at
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant, 22 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme. Sponsored by
Farmers Insurance and
GRAND OPENING
Northeast Mortgage Solutions is holding a grand opening on Tuesday, July 13 at 1 Hilltop Road in Norwich. There will be a light dinner and drinks at 6:30 p.m., and a presentation at 7:30 p.m. from Swych U founder Cameron Corr on How to pay off your mortgage in 5 to 7 years. To RSVP, contact Deva Childs at 860-934-6351 or northeastmortgagesolution@gmail.com.
The
2019 Regional Chamber Award winners join the celebration following their virtual recognition last year: Small Business of the Year, Duncklee Cooling and Heating, Inc; Business of the Year, Pfizer; Community Revitalization Leader, A.R. Building Company; Nonprofit of the Year, Public Library of New London; Best Place to Work, Chelsea Groton Bank; Industry Innovator, Mohegan Sun; Young Professional of the Year, Matthew Spring; Volunteer of the Year, Gail Weber; Tourism Leader of the Year, Bill Furgueson; and Board of Directors Special Award, Jack Malone, SCADD.
The Chamber also will honor three
Essential Worker Heroes who were selected to be recognized at the 2020 Annual Meeting: John Stafford, Property Custodian, Reliance Health; Charles Steinhart V, Chief, North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company; and Alison Watrous, Director of Nursing, Elmbrook Village.
I’ve covered arts and entertainment and written humor columns at The Day for almost a quarter-century. What I’ve learned is how privileged I’ve been to explore for readers an incredibly diverse, active, and creative cultural area – from local music clubs, galleries and museums to numerous nationally famous authors, performance organizations and the array of talent that flows through the Garde Arts Center, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and much more.
Rick Koster
I’ve covered arts and entertainment and written humor columns at The Day for almost a quarter-century. What I’ve learned is how privileged I’ve been to explore for readers an incredibly diverse, active, and creative cultural area – from local music clubs, galleries and museums to numerous nationally famous authors, performance organizations and the array of talent that flows through the Garde Arts Center, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and much more.
Sarbani Hazra.
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By Emma Palzere-Rae, Special to the Times
Local resident Sarbani Hazra was always drawn to performing and comedy, but opted instead to major in psychology.
After college, she moved to Boston for a job. After the workday, she gravitated to the stage at local theaters and in comedy clubs.
“The first time I did standup in Boston, it was magical. I was on point and connected with the audience. You keep chasing that high,” said Hazra.
That chase led her to New York City, where she met her husband, and then Los Angeles. They moved to Waterford when her husband took a position at Pfizer. Today, the accomplished actress balances her theatrical work with raising two young children in Waterford.