American Legion Auxiliary
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 161, Portland, CT 06480.
Meetings:  Freestone Ave, 3rd Monday of each month. Call for information.
Purpose:  To provide care for veterans and their families at hospitals, homes and in the community.
Membership  information:  Community service Women only. Must be a relative (wife, mother, sister, daughter, etc.) of a veteran. Annual dues: $12.00.
Contact:  Carol Murphy, Secretary, 342-3161 (days).
Date entered/updated: July 1999.
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Boy Scouts of America, Troop # 49
Mailing Address:  15 Gildersleeve Road, Portland CT, 06480
Meetings:  Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Purpose:  To promote confidence, develop leadership, build character, and help others in service.
Special Events:  Monthly camping, Hammannasett Bike Trip, Rock Climbing, Canoeing.
  Contact:   James Hallas, 342-4770.
Membership  information:  Boys only. 5th grade to 18 years old.. 
Date  entered/updated:  April 2002.
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Brownstone Garden Club
Mailing Address:  35 Breezy Corner Road, Portland CT, 06480 
Meetings:  Portland Library or member's homes on the 2nd of the month, Sept.-June.
Purpose:  Plant sale.
Special Events:  To share experiences in gardening.
Membership  information:  Community Service Fundraising Women Only. $15 per year.
Elections are held every two years.
Contact:  342-2512, Ann Gilbert
Date  entered/updated:  May 2001
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  Brownstone Quorum
Mailing Address:   
Meetings:  4th Monday at Portland Library, 7:30 p.m.
Purpose:  Advisory role to Bd. of Selectmen regarding the development of the brownstone quarries and riverfront property.
Special Events:   
Membership  information:   
Contact:   Jeanne Dilworth, 342-2260
eMail:  BrownstoneQuorum@yahoo.com
Web Site:  www.brownstonequorum.Org
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Exchange Club 
Mailing Address:  36 Coe Avenue
Portland, CT  06480
 Meetings:  Farrell Restaurant; 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m..
Purpose:  Community service. Scholarships. Fundraising. Volunteer Opportunities.
Special Events: 
Membership  information:  No fees. Annual election of officers.
Contact:  Timothy Welsh, President, 342-5669
eMail:   
Web Site:   http://www.portlandexchange.org 
Date entered/updated:   March 11, 2003
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 Grace Lutheran Church 
Mailing Address:   1055 Randolph Road
 Middletown, CT
 Meetings: 
Purpose: 
Special Events: 
Membership  information: 
Contact:   Rev. Mark R. Clow, 860-346-2641
eMail:   grace.evan.lutheran@snet.net
Web Site:   http://ww.gracemiddletown.org
Date entered/updated:   January 5, 2004
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Junior Women's Club of Portland
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 86, Portland CT, 06480
Meetings:  Portland Library; 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Purpose:  To Promote Educational and Charitable Community Service. We also like to provide our members with the opportunity for Personal Enrichment, Leadership Experience, and Social Interaction.
Special Events:  Annual and Holiday Banquet, Guest Speaker, Secret Pal
Membership  information:  We are open to and Woman over 18 with a desire to promote The Civic, Cultural, Educational, and Social Growth of Portland. Annual dues are twenty-five dollars.
President will be elected in May for a one year term.
Contact:  Phyllis Prokop, 342-2460 - President
eMail:   
Web Site:   
Date  entered/updated:  October 2003
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  Friends of the Portland library
Mailing Address:  20 Freestone Avenue, Portland CT, 06480 
Meetings:  Portland Library; call for time.
Purpose:  To promote and support the public library.
Special Events:  Art display receptions, summer paperback book sale, big book sale in October, concert in December. 
Membership  information:  See our Web-site. Members receive a newsletter, a members only night during the fall, and advance notice of programs.
Contact:  Linda Cunningham, 342-4564, President
eMail:  landjcunningham@earthlink.net 
Web Site:  www.portland.lib.ct.us 
Date  entered/updated:  June 2001
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Little League Baseball, Inc. 
Mailing Address:  124 Bartlett Road, Portland CT, 06480 
Meetings:  n/a
Purpose:  Sports for children. Baseball Volunteer Opportunities.
Membership information:  Annual fees: $20.00.
Contact:  Stephen Gibelli, President. 342-0092
eMail:   
Web Site:   
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Meriden Motor Boat Club
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 127, Portland, CT  06480
Meetings:  Clubhouse, 267 Airline Ave., Portland; 2nd Thursday of the month.
Purpose:  To provide members with a safe, enjoyable, affordable means of boating.
Membership  information:  Dean Buden, Commodore; Gary Thoms, Vice Commodore; George Swanson, Fleet Captain; Tom Karnilowicz, House Chairman; Mark Provost, Treasurer; Keven Kelly, Secretary. Elections held in November. 
Contact:   
eMail:   
Web Site:   
Date  entered/updated:  June 2001
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  Meshomasic Hiking Club
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 850, Portland, CT  06480
Meetings:   
Purpose:  To enjoy forest and also to help raise the public awareness of issues which face the present day forest.
Special Events: 
Membership  information:  $10.00 annual fee for membership. Annual election in September.
Contact:   John Leshane, 342-0658. 
eMail:   
Web Site:   
Date  entered/updated:  July 1999
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  Independent Order of the Odd Fellows, Portland, Conn. Lodge
Mailing Address:  69 Marlborough Street Portland CT, 06480. Phone: 342-3606.
Meetings:  Odd Fellows Lodge, Portland; every Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m.
Purpose:  Community service Fraternal Men only. To help the needy and to support the Eye Bank. Group maintains a home for the aged in Groton, CT.
Special Events: 
Membership  information:  Belief in a Supreme Being; Annual fees: $25.00.
Contact: 
eMail:   
Web Site:   
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Portland Agricultural Fair
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 862, Portland, CT  06480
Meetings:   
Purpose:   
Special Events:   
Membership  information:   
Contact:  Don Bascom, President, 342-3550
eMail:  Info@PortlandFair.com
Web Site:  www.PortlandFair.Com
 
 
Date entered/updated:  October 2003
 
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Portland Ancient Fife and Drum Corps.
Mailing Address: 
Meetings:  Every Thursday at 6:30pm to 8:30p.m.
Purpose:   
Special Events:   
Membership  information:  All ages. No experience necessary.
Contact:   Tom Keser, 342-3937
eMail:  tpkeser@snet.net
Web Site:  www.fifeanddrum.org/portland/
Date entered/updated:  Aug. 2003
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Portland Food Bank
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 71, Portland, CT 06480
Meetings: 
Purpose:  Provides food supplies, children's clothing and other assistance to needy residents.
Special Events:   
Membership  information:  Run entirely by community volunteers and financial donations.
Contact:   Ruth Maio
eMail: 
Web Site: 
Date entered/updated:  September 2001

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Portland Garden Club
Mailing Address:  Collins Road, Portland, CT  06480
Meetings:  1st Monday of the month.
Purpose:  To stimulate interest in gardening. Community service.
Special Events:  Tri-Club Performance (flower show).
Membership  information: Interest in gardening, $10.00 per year.
Contact:  Jane Sweet, President, 342-0532.
eMail:   
Web Site:   
Date entered/updated:  June 2001
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Portland Historical Society
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 98, Portland, CT  06480. Phone:  342-4105
Meetings:  March
Purpose:  Preservation of the history of Portland, CT.
Membership Information:  Annual fees: $10.00 (individual); $20.00 (family); $250.00 (life membership)
Contact:  Regina Woltmann, President. 
Officer/Terms:   Annual election of officers.
eMail:  PortlandHistSoc@Yahoo.Com 
Web Site:  www.PortlandHistSoc.Org
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  Horseshoe League
Mailing Address:   393 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Meetings:  5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursdays. League play.
Purpose:  Recreational.
Special Events:   
Membership  information:  Men and Women. $20.00 (annual fee).
Contact:  Pat Green, 342-2746.
eMail:  bass495636@aol.com
Web Site:   
Date entered/updated:  June 2001.
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  Portland Grange
Mailing Address:  Sage Hollow Road, Portland CT, 06480
Meetings:  Call for location; 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
Purpose:  Community service. Animals Hobbies Scholarships.
Special Events:  To support interests of rural and suburban areas. Community service.
Membership  information:  $15.00 per year.
Contact:  William Sanborn, Master, 342-2071.
Source Library:  Hemlock Grange
eMail:   
Web Site:   
Date entered/updated:  September
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Portland Sideliners
Mailing Address:  C/O Portland High School, P.O. Box 109, Portland, CT  06480
Meetings:  Portland High School (Library); 2nd Wednesday of each month; Call for exact time.
Purpose:  Supports athletic functions at the High School. Fundraising. 
Special Events:  Sports Booklet and Three banquets per year for athletic and other fundraising as needed.
Membership  information:  No special requirements, membership fee: $8.00 (individual), $15.00 (family). Annual election of officers.
Contact:  Kurt Peterson, President, 342-5712.
eMail:   
Web Site:   
Date  entered/updated:  June 2001
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Portland River Valley Garden Club
Mailing Address:  116 Ames Hollow Road, Portland, CT  06480
Meetings:  At members' homes, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Phone: 342-4770.
Purpose:  Women only. Hobbies Community service. To stimulate interest in horticulture, to foster an interest in conservation, and enhance the beauty of your community.
Special Events:  Horticulture project; annual plant sale on the Saturday after Mother's Day. 
Membership  information:  $15.00 per year.
Contact:  Debbie Hallas, President, 342-4770.
eMail:   
Web Site:   
Date  entered/updated:  June 2001.
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  P.R.I.D.E.
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 578, Portland, CT  06480
Meetings:  2nd Wednesday of the month, Library, 7:30 a.m.
Purpose:  Revitalization and beautification of the Main Street business district area.
Special Events:  Preservation Week in May.
Membership  information:  Open to Portland residents & interested friends of Portland.
Contact:  Liz Swenson, Main Street Manager, 342-6798
eMail:  PortlandPride@portlandct.org
Web Site:  www.portlandpride.org
Date entered/updated:  August 2001
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  Quilter's of Zion Lutheran Church
Mailing Address:  183 Willaims Street, Portland, CT  06480
Phone: 342-2860
Meetings:  September - June, Mondays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Purpose:  Open to everyone and anyone. No fees. Make quilts which are donated throughout the world. We donate locally whenever we hear that a quilt is needed.
Special Events: 
Membership  information:  Community service. Bring a sandwich for lunch. Coffee supplied.
Contact:  Marion Anderson, 342-2209.
eMail:   
Web Site:   
Date  entered/updated:  June 2001
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Sea Scouts, Troop # 480
Mailing Address:  Sea Scout Ship 480, P.O. Box 287, Marlborough Street, Portland CT, 06480
Meetings:  Winter: Tuesdays, 1800 to 1900, Hemlock Grange Hall, Sage Hollow Rd. Portland.
Summer: Meriden Boat Club, Portland.
Purpose:  To promote confidence, build character, help others in service, learn boating skills.
Special Events:  Sea Dart Cruise, Block Island, Newport, Boston, Nantucket. Games
Membership  information:  Community service Educational Camping. Must be 11 years old or received the Arrow of Light Award; varies. 
Contact:  George Swanson, 342-2334
eMail:   
Web Site:   
Date entered/updated:  March 2002
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  St. Mary's Ladies Guild
Mailing Address:  12 Palmer Road, Portland CT  06480. 
Meetings:  St. Mary's School, Portland. Call for specific information.
Purpose:  Fraternal fundraising. Religious. Women only.
Special Events: 
Membership  information:  Female who are practicing Catholic. Annual fees: $3.00.
Contact:  Estelle Arsenault
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Web Site:   
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Volkssport Club
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 251, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Meetings:  see web-site
Purpose:  Promote non-competitive fitness events, year-round and one-day events sanctioned around the state. Walking trails start at 10km (6.2 miles). National Organization coordinates an awards recognition program to encourage participation.
Membership  information:  Events open to public. See web-site for details.
Contact:  Bob MeDougall, president, 342-3062 
eMail:  HTMLworx@geocities.com
Web Site:  www.AVA.Org/Clubs/CVVC
Date entered/updated:  May 17, 2001
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Women Together
Mailing Address:  204 Thompson Hill Road, Portland, CT  06480
Meetings:  Meeting room of the church, Portland; 3rd Wednesday of each month in the evening; Call for specific time.
Purpose:  Community service Fundraising Newsletter Religious Scholarships. Sponsor various events.
Special Events: 
Membership  information:  Membership open to all women in the church. No fees.
Contact:  Phillis Clark, 342-3364
Keywords:  Congregational Women's Fellowship.
eMail:   
Web Site:   
Date  entered/updated:  July 1999