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In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti and the humanitarian crisis that has ensued, the Town of Trumbull in a collaborative partnership with Operation:Haiti, is collecting high-need items for large, material-goods shipments to the people of Haiti...more information.

An update of the status on the survey results regarding a middle school softball program...

Town Scouts in Government Day: On March 24th, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will learn about their town by shadowing town officials, employees and volunteers for the morning.The Scouts will compete for the privilege of spending the morning with the
officials by submitting essays to the Scouts in Government Day committee. The town of Trumbull has hosted this event for 35 years. Applications are available from scout leaders, the Town Clerk's office, and the Trumbull Libraries and are due by March 10.

Read the February 2010 Town Clerk's Newsletter online!

Advanced Resume - Career Development Workshops continue at the Trumbull Library! Tuesday, February 9th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, in the Trumbull Library's Kiwanis Room. Bring your current resume to this workshop for fine tuning. Designed for customers who want to improve their current résumé or have attended a Résumé Basics Workshop. Prerequisites: Word processing skills, a current résumé and some proficiency with the Internet and email. Class conducted by a Career Specialist from the CT Dept. of Labor. Free. Registration online required or by calling the library at 452-5197.

Trumbull Parents of Students with Learning Differences, in coordination with Trumbull Public Schools Pupil Personnel, presents Preparing For Your Special Need Child's School Transition in Trumbull on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th at 7 P.M. (SNOW DATE FEB 11) in the Long Hill Administration Building at 6254 Main Street, Trumbull, CT.

It's never too early to learn about how you can be prepared to make your youngster's educational transition to elementary, middle, high school and beyond. It's even more important when your youngster has special needs. Come speak to the Trumbull Public School staff that will help you prepare for that successful transition.

State Senator Anthony Musto (D-22nd District) will host a town meeting to discuss the upcoming legislative session on Thursday, February 11th at 5:30 p.m. in the Nichols Room at Trumbull Town Hall.

Stew Leonard's Wine Tasting on Thursday, February 11th from 6PM-8PM. Stew Leonard's wine experts searched all of Italy to find trendsetting wines at great values and came back with more than 60 excellent wines that will be showcased at this year's annual food and wine tasting event to benefit United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. Tickets are $50 and maybe be purchased by contacting Kimberly Noll at 203.339.6308 or knoll@unitedwaycfc.org.

Trumbull Arts Commission 2010 Concert Schedule: February 12th - "And the Oscar goes to..." 7:30pm Cabaret. Michael Jovovich & Dr. Joe Utterback, Brian Coralian, Richie Kaye, Tony LaVorgna; March 12th - "River City Slim & the Zydeco Hogs" 7:30pm Cabaret. Cajun music and lore; April 16th - Val Ramos "Flamenco Ensemble" 7:30pm, Cabaret. Singers, dancers, music of Spain; May 7th - "Bellyissima" 7:30pm, Cabaret, Traditional belly dancers.

All performances take place at the Center at 23 Priscilla Place in Trumbull. PRE-PURCHASE OF TICKETS IS SUGGESTED! $5.00 per person. Space is limited. Bring your own refreshments. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Emily Areson at the Arts Commission office, 203-452-5065.

You are cordially invited to attend the 2010 Lincoln – Reagan Dinner. Hosted by the Trumbull Republican Town Committee on Sunday, February 28th from 5:00-8:30 p.m. at Tashua Knolls Restaurant, Trumbull CT...more info.

Local Census Office accepting applications for temporary employment to support the U.S. Census Bureau's goal of a complete count...more information.

The Trumbull Food Pantry needs your help...If you would like to contribute items to stock their shelves, please contact Social Services at 203-452-5198.

One Book—One Town: Written by Donald Eng, Trumbull Times
What was the last book you discussed with friends? The DaVinci Code? Bridges of Madison County? To Kill a Mockingbird? The Trumbull Public Library hopes the next one is The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet, a 2009 debut novel by Brooklyn professor Reif Larson. The book is the choice of a 30-member committee to be the subject of Trumbull’s inaugural One Book/One Town program. The program’s multi-part aim is to get people involved in reading and to create enthusiasm for the written word through a series of tie-in events. The library plans to dedicate virtually the entire month of April to demonstrations and events centered on the book...Find Out More.

The Trumbull Police Department is sharing information with residents regarding police activity in their neighborhood and across town through CrimeReports.com. Residents can also sign-up to receive daily, weekly or monthly email alerts regarding local police activity.

An invitaiton to join Trumbull's only Toastmaster's International Club

Trumbull Nature & Arts Center Winter/Spring 2010 Events...

Have you ever wanted to learn a language in the privacy of your own home? Well, now you can -- Byki (Before You Know It), the Trumbull Library's new electronic database, is an online language learning service offering over 80 languages, including English for foreign language speakers.

Through simple steps you build listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills, and best of all, you can access Byki remotely from home. So start learning today -- all you need is to register your library card within our system (if you haven't already done so), and then create a user Id and password. Visit our website www.trumbullct-library.org and click on the "Learn A New Language Today!" logo to get started or sign up for a tutorial.

Click to view an overview of the Town Budget Process, provided by the Trumbull PTA Council...

The Trumbull Business Network represents a wide variety of businesses in the Trumbull area. Each member is not only committed to supporting one another, but also to our customers, through quality standards of service each member agrees to. Visit their website to learn more about the Trumbull Business Network.

EMT-B COURSE to be offered at Trumbull Emergency Medical Service at 250 Middlebrooks Avenue in Trumbull. Course begins Monday, March 8, 2010/Ends Wednesday, June 16, 2010...more info.

A Gold Party will be held at Congregation B'nai Torah, 5700 Main St., Trumbull on Sunday, March 21. Sell your gold while the price is at an all time high through DKJ Gold. Turn your unwanted gold into useful dollars. Broken pieces are accepted. Gemstones are removed and returned to you. Clean out your drawers and boxes; gold, white gold and platinum are all accepted. To minimize waiting time, we encourage you to attend between 1:30 - 3 pm if your last name begins with A - L, and letters M - Z to arrive between 3 - 4:30pm. Refreshments provided. For questions or further information, please call 203/268-6940.

The Rotary Club of Trumbull is hosting the 2nd Annual Adult Dodgeball Tournament on Thursday, March 25th at 5:30 p.m. at Trumbull High School. The event will raise money for the Rotary Foundation and directly support their mission to eradicate polio worldwide. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place teams, most creative uniforms, team spirit and more! For more information or to register your team, call 203-365-8879 or visiting trumbullrotary.org.

Click to read the Trumbull Library's January and February Newsletter.

Play BINGO at Congregation B'nai Torah, 5700 Main Street, Trumbull on Monday nights. Admission is at 6:00 pm, games start at 7:00 pm including progressive jackpot and door prizes. For more information, contact 268-6940.

Post 141 American Legion Bingo - Every Wednesday. Doors open at 5:00 pm and Bingo begins at 6:30 pm. 20 GAMES BONANZA - PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT. TRUMBULL POST 141, Corner of Whitney Avenue and Teller Road in Trumbull.

Trumbull Library Calendar of Upcoming Events...