Shop Simsbury » What’s Happening http://shopsimsbury.com Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:02:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 MUSIC LISTENING ADVENTURES: STOP, LOOK, AND LISTEN! http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/music-listening-adventures-stop-look-and-listen/ http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/music-listening-adventures-stop-look-and-listen/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:41:26 +0000 simsmainst http://shopsimsbury.com/?p=1393 04/10/2012 Time 01:30 pm Location and/or Street Address Simsbury Public Library Program Room Event Description Music is all around us. In this first of 3 adventures, we’ll hear how compositions like Jean Sibelius’ lovely ‘Swan of Tuonela’ and Britten’s atmospheric ‘Sea Interludes’ vividly portray the wonders of the natural world. Ottorino Respighi’s ‘Botticelli Pictures’ – musical descriptions of famous paintings – are a rare treat, while Igor Stravinsky’s ‘Fireworks’ and Ludwig van Beethoven’s ‘Wellington’s Victory’ sound out the colors of celebration and battle, as the lone trumpet call of Aaron Copland’s ‘Quiet City’ brings to mind the unique character of the American metropolis. These are just a few of the highly effective works we will explore that composers have written to summon up the images we have of the world around us and the emotions we feel when we summon those images.Cellist David Sims studied at the Indiana University and Yale schools of music and has performed at the Tanglewood and Waterloo festivals, as well as the North American New Music Festival in Buffalo, where he was also a faculty performer for the June in Buffalo young composer seminars. In January he was awarded an Alumni Ventures grant from the Yale School of Music allowing him to expand the scope of his music classes and offer them more widely throughout Connecticut.Reserve a seat at 860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info. Free and open to all. ]]> http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/music-listening-adventures-stop-look-and-listen/feed/ 0 Microsoft Excel 2007 for Business: Working with Multiple Worksheets http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/microsoft-excel-2007-for-business-working-with-multiple-worksheets/ http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/microsoft-excel-2007-for-business-working-with-multiple-worksheets/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:40:34 +0000 simsmainst http://shopsimsbury.com/?p=1392 04/02/2012 Time 06:15 pm Location and/or Street Address Simsbury Public Library HFPG TLC Room Event Description Do you have separate worksheets that you need to summarize or tabulate? Stop copying and pasting between files! Diana Lemcoff will teach you how to work with multiple worksheets. Prerequisite: You should have a good working knowledge of Excel including creating formulas. Space is limited to 20 seats; you must pre-register at860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info/busiprograms.htm. Free and open to all. ]]> http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/microsoft-excel-2007-for-business-working-with-multiple-worksheets/feed/ 0 Linda’s Litter Lugging Day http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/lindas-litter-lugging-day-2/ http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/lindas-litter-lugging-day-2/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:39:51 +0000 simsmainst http://shopsimsbury.com/?p=1391 Join everyone for the fifth annual “Linda’s Litter Lugging Day” on April 21st. This happens to be the day before Earth Day, so it will be an appropriate time to help clean up our local environment.

In past years we’ve had accomplished a lot, had some fun, and really cleaned out the backlog of years of litter in some areas. It has been a real team effort .   It has also been fun family time for many folks and provided an opportunity to educate children (of all ages) about not being a “litter bug!”

We will meet at the town hall parking lot between 9:00 and 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 21. Volunteers will receive a clean-up assignment, gloves, trash bags, and orange safety vests. You may also sign up for a section of road in advance, if you prefer, by calling Linda Scofield’s office860-240-8635.

The rain date is Sunday, April 22nd.

Paine’s has generously volunteered their services, and will place dumpsters and barrels in the town hall parking lot for all the recyclables and trash that volunteers collect. Refreshments will be donated by Fitzgerald’s from 11:00 to 1:00.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please emailLinda.Schofield@cga.ct.gov or call  860-240-8635.

]]> http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/lindas-litter-lugging-day-2/feed/ 0 KRAZOOM 2: Get more interviews. Save time http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/krazoom-2-get-more-interviews-save-time/ http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/krazoom-2-get-more-interviews-save-time/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:35:35 +0000 simsmainst http://shopsimsbury.com/?p=1389 04/04/2012 Time 06:30 pm Location and/or Street Address Simsbury Public Library Event Description Getting through to someone in HR who you can actually talk to is a challenge for job seekers. Today most of our communication is channeled through computers. The computer forces job seekers and HR staff into a time consuming guessing game of words (a.k.a. keywords) to search for resumes and job postings. Luck, not matching skills and education, is a primary success factor to get interviews. Hennig Seip of SkillProof, will explain how to streamline your electronic job search and Internet presence in order to save time and get more interviews. You’ll learn about KRAZOOM 2, a new, free job search tool, how to discover your marketable skills and their language, how to incorporate information about your marketable skills in your Internet presence (blog, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) and how to find out what employers need and tune into it (skills alignment). Reserve your seat now at 860-658-7663 orwww.simsburylibrary.info/busiprograms.htm. Free and open to all. ]]> http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/krazoom-2-get-more-interviews-save-time/feed/ 0 Simsbury Farms Golf Course Opens http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/simsbury-farms-golf-course-opens/ http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/simsbury-farms-golf-course-opens/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:35:05 +0000 simsmainst http://shopsimsbury.com/?p=1386 Due to the wonderful weather, Simsbury Farms Golf Course will be opening on Wednesday, March 14

Carts will be available!!

We will be on a first come first serve basis.

Take advantage of the great weather with our March Special

18 Holes w/cart

$34.00 Weekday

$39.00 Weekend

Simsbury Farms Golf Course
100 Old Farms Road
West Simsbury CT. 06092
860-658-6246

www.simsburyfarms.com 

]]> http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/simsbury-farms-golf-course-opens/feed/ 0 11th Annual Charity Benefit Car Show http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/11th-annual-charity-benefit-car-show/ http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/11th-annual-charity-benefit-car-show/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:32:45 +0000 simsmainst http://shopsimsbury.com/?p=1385 Date 07/08/2012 Time 10:00 am Location and/or Street Address Iron Horse Blvd, Phelps to Drake Hill Event Description The Valley Collector Car Club, Inc., will host over 425 collector cars and 2100 spectators at the 11th Annual Charity Benefit Car Show. Held on the parking lots at Iron Horse Blvd from Drake Hill to Phelps Lane. Food, music, vendors and plenty of high class vehicles will grace the lots, with proceeds to local charities. Last years show allowed the VCCC to donate over nine thousand dollars.
Contact Info@valleycollectorcarclub.org for more information and how to place an advertisment in our program book. The VCCC is a 501 (c) (3) charity. ]]> http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/11th-annual-charity-benefit-car-show/feed/ 0 Publish and Market Your Book http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/publish-and-market-your-book/ http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/publish-and-market-your-book/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:31:15 +0000 simsmainst http://shopsimsbury.com/?p=1383 Date 03/28/2012 Time 06:30 pm Location and/or Street Address Simsbury Public Library Event Description Do you have a book idea or manuscript? Are you wondering how to go about publishing and marketing it? Join published author Anne Kelleher and published author, book-marketing consultant Brian Jud for a discussion about the ins and outs of getting your work published and marketed. You’ll hear their experiences working with literary agents, publishers and even self publishing. In addition, they will cover book marketing strategies and tips to get your book not only published, but sold! Reserve your seat now at 860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info/busiprograms.htm. Free and open to all. ]]> http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/publish-and-market-your-book/feed/ 0 The Road to College: Getting the Most Out of College Visits & Fairs http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/the-road-to-college-getting-the-most-out-of-college-visits-fairs/ http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/the-road-to-college-getting-the-most-out-of-college-visits-fairs/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:42:15 +0000 simsmainst http://shopsimsbury.com/?p=1381 03/27/2012 Time 07:00 pm Location and/or Street Address Simsbury Public Library Event Description Are you a high school junior who is just beginning your college search and are eager to visit college campuses? This Free Road to College workshop is a must for you to attend before you set foot on a college campus. Join Lisa Frisbie, an independent educational consultant, for a fun and informative workshop. Learn what to expect when you tour a college campus and meet a college representative, and learn important tips about the college admissions process. Lisa will help you understand how to plan and what questions to ask so you can make the most out of college visits and fairs. Current 11th grade students and their parents are suggested to attend. Reserve a seat now at 860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info/busiprograms.htm. Free and open to all. ]]> http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/the-road-to-college-getting-the-most-out-of-college-visits-fairs/feed/ 0 Got a Business Book Stuck Inside Of You? http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/got-a-business-book-stuck-inside-of-you/ http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/got-a-business-book-stuck-inside-of-you/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:41:03 +0000 simsmainst http://shopsimsbury.com/?p=1380 03/21/2012 Time 06:30 pm Location and/or Street Address Simsbury Public Library Event Description Chris John Amorosino (writer), Kay Green (graphic designer), and Nancy Simonds (editor/proofreader) will give you actionable tips on how to bring your book to life. They’ll talk about writing your masterpiece, copy editing for a smoother presentation, graphic design to bring it to life, and proofreading to make sure everything’s ship-shape before it goes to print. If you’ve got a business book stuck inside you, isn’t it time you shared it with the world? Come and find out how to get started! Reserve your seat at860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info/busiprograms.htm. Free and open to all. ]]> http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/got-a-business-book-stuck-inside-of-you/feed/ 0 LinkedIn for Job Seekers- Setting Up a Profile, Making Job Connections, and Searching for Openings http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/linkedin-for-job-seekers-setting-up-a-profile-making-job-connections-and-searching-for-openings-9/ http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/linkedin-for-job-seekers-setting-up-a-profile-making-job-connections-and-searching-for-openings-9/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:40:20 +0000 simsmainst http://shopsimsbury.com/?p=1379 03/20/2012 Time 05:45 pm Location and/or Street Address Simsbury Public Library Event Description Social media is not just for kids anymore; it is playing a key role in job searches. LinkedIn is one of the more popular networking sites with millions of users. Groups based on interest are set up and have a mechanism to post job openings or to have people post requests for jobs. Even with the job postings it is still the connections that help the most. Being an active user of LinkedIn or some of the other social media sites is a critical piece in a job search. Carol Mon will teach you: How to Create a LinkedIn profile, how to search and make connections, and how to find job openings and information on companies. IMPORTANT: You must have a LinkedIn account or visitwww.linkedin.com to set up an account prior to taking this class. Space is limited to 20 seats; you must pre-register at 860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info/busiprograms.htm. Free and open to all. ]]> http://shopsimsbury.com/2012/03/linkedin-for-job-seekers-setting-up-a-profile-making-job-connections-and-searching-for-openings-9/feed/ 0