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Daily Five: Pet Adoption Day This Weekend at John Gagnon's Pet Resort

Also, the Sunshine Kids annual fun run event is this Sunday.

 

  1. John Gagnon’s Pet Resort in Colchester will host a pet adoption day on Sunday, March 24, in conjuntion with the group Double Dog Rescue, from 11-2 p.m. The doggie day camp will have more than 50 dogs available for adoption that day. You an see photos and view descriptions of some of the animals on the Double Dog Rescue’s website.  
  2. Portland’s Parks and Recreation Department will host an East Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, at Valley View School. The event is for childre ages 1-10 and organizers ask that participants each bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank.
  3. Today’s tax tip: The IRS has $13 million in tax refunds for Connecticut residents who didn’t file a 2009 return. The average refund is $638.
  4. Students in greater Hartford area schools entering grades 8, 9, or 10, are invited to apply to participate in the CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Summer Musical Theater Workshop. The workshop runs from Monday, June 24, through Friday, July 26, 2013. The program is free and is held at the CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, 15 Vernon St., in Hartford. Applications are due by Friday, March 22, by 4 p.m.
  5. The 3rd Annual Sunshine Kids Sun Fun Run/Walk and Kid's 1/4 Mile Run will be held Sunday, April 28, starting at 8 a.m. at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield.


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