Daily Five: From The Great Park Pursuit to Technology and an Art Teacher Who Packs a Punch

1. Weather for today: There is a slight chance of showers between 11 a.m. and noon. Partly sunny, with a slight chance of thunderstorms after noon. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight, it is expected to be mostly cloudy with a low around 35 and a Northwest wind between 6 and 9mph becoming calm.

2. Last Chance: Today is the LAST day to register for Tablets & Computers & Televisions, Oh My! This two-part workshop is to learn the techniques to support healthy media habits for your family. Learn how media habits can either help or hinder your child’s behavior and skill development.

The workshop will take place on April 11 and 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. in room 202 of the  It will be presented by East Haddam Youth and Family Services Counselor Emily Murphy, MFT.

Free childcare will be available in the Family Resource Center with registration.

Register with Cindy by NOON TODAY at cpraisner@prodigy.net or call 860-873-3296.

The event is hosted by the East Haddam Early Childhood Council in conjuction with East Haddam Youth and Family Services

3. Art Teacher Packs a Punch: Did you know that Betsy Himmelman, an art teacher at , earned her first belt in Chon-Tu Kwan Hapkido? Read the announcement .

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4. The Great Park Pursuit: Get outdoors and get moving with your kids. Have you joined The Great Park Pursuit yet? There is only one week left to sign up for this adventure that involves deciphering clues, visiting beautiful CT State Parks and Forests to participate in fun activities and win prizes. The event is part of the No Child Left Inside initiative.

For more information and to sign up, click this link.

5. Fun Trivia: What is the ONLY town in Connecticut that straddles both sides of the CT River? Answer in the comments below.