Winter Wonderland, Land Use Move and Art Exploration

So here’s the scoop for today, Feb. 25, 2011, and the weekend ahead.

Winter Wonderland…In A Good Way –

Mount Southington will host their annual Winter Carnival this Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Mount Southington Ski Area, 396 Mt. Vernon Road in Southington.

The event, which is open to the public, will feature a wide variety of food, activities including a cardboard race with a $100 prize for the winner and more. The event is open to the public, but make sure to see Southington Patch over the weekend as we bring highlights of the event. And of course, tell us what you think!

North Center School Facility Use Decision Leads To Discussions –

The North Center School Facility Use Committee last night decided to make a recommendation to the Town Council that land use and economic development offices should be moved to the renovated North Center School once complete.

The decision was a contentious one with people in support of the decision on both sides of the aisle. Read more about it in today’s articles “Business Owners: Moving Land Use Departments Would Be Counterproductive” and “Committee Gives Go Ahead on Land Use, Economic Development Move” then tell us what you think.

St. Dominic’s “Remember When” –

St. Dominic’s Church will host a fundraiser tonight as part of an effort to enhance services to the community. The program, the 21st Annual “Remember When” Auction, provides a fun night out and chance to spend money for great prizes and a good cause.

The event cost $65 per person and will take place at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St. in Plantsville, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Art Explorers –

Is your child interested in art? Foster his or her artistic talents this weekend at the New Britain Museum of American Art.

Students ages 6 through 8 are invited to come learn to express their creativity using varied art methods and materials to create personal works of art. The event will take place at the museum, 56 Lexington St. in New Britain, Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

The event costs $5 for members and $7 for non-members.

Get Interactive! –

At Southington Patch we don’t just want to share our stories and report the news – we want to get you involved. Although accurate and timely news reporting remains an important part of the service we provide, we also want to hear what it is you think of our stories and what coverage we are missing. Feel free to reach out to us by contacting Local Editor Jason Vallee at jason.vallee@patch.com.

Be sure to stay tuned in upcoming weeks as Southington Patch brings various topics to initiate discussions and help make the community a better place. If you have a topic you’d like to see highlighted, be sure to let us know!