Clubs & Organizations
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| 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. | |
| Conact: | Carol Murphy, Secretary, 342-3161 (days). | |
| Date entered/updated: | July 1999. | |
| Boy Scouts of America, Troop # 49 | ||
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 287, Marlbrough Street Portland CT, 06480 | |
| Meetings: | Zion Lutheran Church, Portland; every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. | |
| Purpose: | To promote self confidence, service to others, citizenship, and outdoor skills. | |
| Special Events: | Court of Honor, monthly camping trips. | |
| Contact: | Ray Bourret, Scoutmaster, 342-2438. | |
| Membership information: | Boys only Community service Educational Camping. Must be 11 years old or received the Arrow of Light Award; varies. | |
| Date entered/updated: | September | |
| 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 | |
| Brownstone Quorum | ||
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| 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. | |
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| Contact: | Jean Dilworth, 342-2260 | |
| eMail: | BrownstoneQuorum@yahoo.com | |
| Web Site: | www.BrownstoneQuorum.Org | |
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| Connecticut Valley Volkssport Club | ||
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| eMail: | HTMLworx@geocities.com | |
| Web Site: | www.AVA.Org/Clubs/CVVC | |
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| Exchange Club | ||
| Mailing Address: | 16 Edwards Road, Portland, CT 06480 | |
| Meetings: | Farrell Restaurant; 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m.. | |
| Purpose: | Community service. Scholarships Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities | |
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| Membership information: | No fees. Annual election of officers. | |
| Contact: | Larry Cassyd, President, 342-4992. | |
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| Junior Women's Club of Portland | ||
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 86 Portland CT, 06480 | |
| Meetings: | Portland Library; 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. | |
| Purpose: | To provide fundraising and service projects dedicated to and contributing to the betterment of the community. | |
| Special Events: | Lunch with Santa, Halloween parade, Memorial Day essay contest. | |
| Membership information: | Women at least 18 years of age and a resident of Portland; $425.00 per year. | |
| President will be elected in May for a one year term. | ||
| Contact: | Michelle Schwartz, 342-4299; Lisa Steenbergen, 342-5470, Co-Presidents. | |
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| Date entered/updated: | May, 1999. | |
| 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: | Fundraising Volunteer opportunities Community service Library support. | |
| Contact: | Linda Cunningham, 342-4564, President | |
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| Date entered/updated: | September | |
| Little League Baseball, Inc. | ||
| Mailing Address: | 124 Bartlett Road, Portland CT, 06480 | |
| Meetings: | n/a | |
| Purpose: | Annual fees: $20.00. | |
| Membership information: | Sports Children Baseball Volunteer Opportunities | |
| Contact: | Ken Revicki, President. 342-0703 | |
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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: | Warren Reed, Secretary; Wes Van Dine, Commodore; Donna Cannata, treasurer; Elections held in November. | |
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| Date entered/updated: | November | |
| Meshomasic Hiking Club | ||
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 850, Portland, CT 06480 | |
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| Purpose: | To enjoy forest and also to help raise the public awareness of issues which face the present day forest. | |
| Special Events: | $10.00 annual fee for membership. | |
| Membership information: | John Leshane, 342-0658. Annual election in September. | |
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| Date entered/updated: | July 1999 | |
| Independent Order of the Odd Fellows, Portland, Conn. Lodge | ||
| Mailing Address: | 69 Marlborough Street Portland CT, 06480 342-3606 | |
| Meetings: | Odd Fellows Lodge, Portland; every Thursday of thr 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. | |
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| Membership information: | Belief in a Supreme Being; Annual fees: $25.00. | |
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| Portland Agricultural Fair | ||
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| eMail: | Info@PortlandFair.com | |
| Web Site: | www.PortlandFair.Com | |
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| Portland Ancient Fife and Drum Corps. | ||
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| Meetings: | Every Thursday at 6:30pm to 8:30pm. | |
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| Membership information: | All ages. No experience necessary. | |
| Contact: | Tom Keser, 342-3937. | |
| eMail: | TKeser@EarthLink.Net | |
| Web Site: | www.home.fifeanddrum.com | |
| Date entered/updated: | Nov.1999 | |
| 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. | |
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| Date entered/updated: | June | |
| Portland Historical Society | ||
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 98, Portland, CT 06480 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: | Bob McDougall, President. | |
| Officer/Terms: | Annual election of officers. | |
| eMail: | PortlandHistSoc@Yahoo.Com | |
| Web Site: | www.GeoCities.Com/PortlandHistSoc | |
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| Horseshoe League | ||
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| Meetings: | 5:30 pm to 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays. | |
| Purpose: | Recreational. | |
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| Membership information: | Men and Women. $10.00 (annual fee). | |
| Contact | Pat Green, 342-2746. | |
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| Date entered/updated: | July 1999 | |
| 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 | |
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| Date entered/updated: | September | |
| Portland Sideliners | ||
| Mailing Address: | C/O Portland High School, 95 High Street, Portland, CT 06480 | |
| Meetings: | Portland High School (Library); 2nd Wednesday of each month; Call for exact time. | |
| Purpose: | Sports Booster Club. Community service. Fundraising. Newsletter. Scholarships. Sports. | |
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| Membership information: | No special requirements, membership fee: $5.00(individual), $10.00(family). Annual election of officers. | |
| Contact: | Carlo Esidore, President, 342-4492. | |
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| Date entered/updated: | July 1999 Craft Fair (November); Sports Booklet and Three banquets per year for students. | |
| Portland River Valley Garden Club | ||
| Mailing Address: | 136 Bartlett Street, Portland, CT 06480 | |
| Meetings: | At members' homes, 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., 342-8966 | |
| 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. | |
| Membership information: | $12.00 per year. | |
| Contact: | Judith Bothwell, President, 342-1649. | |
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| Date entered/updated: | July | |
| 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. | |
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| Contact: | Liz Swenson, Main Street Manager, 342-6798 | |
| eMail: | PortlandPride@yahoo.com | |
| Web Site: | www.GeoCities.com/PortlandPride | |
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| Quilter's of Zion Lutheran Church | ||
| Mailing Address: | 183 Willaims Street, Portland, CT 06480 342-2860 |
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| Meetings: | November | |
| Purpose: | Lutheran women only. No fees. Make quilts which are donated throughout the world. | |
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| Membership information: | Community service Women only | |
| Contact: | Marian Anderson 342-2209 | |
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| Date entered/updated: | May 2001 | |
| Sea Scouts, Troop # 480 | ||
| Mailing Address: | 24 Marlborough Street, Portland, CT 06480 | |
| Meetings: | 3rd and 4th Monday at 24 Marlborough Street Portland, CT 06480 | |
| Purpose: | To install boating skills and interest. | |
| Special Events: | Boating trips | |
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| Contact: | George Swanson, 342-2334 | |
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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. | |
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| Membership information: | Female who are practicing Catholic. Annual fees: $3.00. | |
| Contact: | Estelle Arsenault | |
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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. | |
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| Membership information: | Membership open to all women in the church; No fees. | |
| Contact: | Phillis Clark, 342-3364 | |
| Keywords: | Congregational Women's Fellowship. | |
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| Date entered/updated: | July 1999 |