American Legion
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.
Boy Scouts #2
Boy Scouts of America, Troop # 2
Mailing Address:
Scoutmaster, Charles Yarbrough
9 Hilltop Rd.
Portland CT, 06480
(860) 342-4529
Meetings: Fire Company 2, Main Street, Portland.
Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Purpose: To promote confidence, develop leadership, build character, and help others in service.
Special Events: Camping, hiking and camping plus annual summer camp opportunity at Camp Mattatuck. Assist at the Civil War encampment at Hammonassett. Many fun other optional activities, include: every other year a whitewater rafting trip in Maine, boating/canoeing day trips, Friday evening ski/snowboard six week program at Powder Ridge an participation in annual Millstone Badge-o-ree program.
Contact: Charlie Yarbrough, Scoutmaster, 342-4529 .
Membership information: Boys only. 5th grade to 18 years old.
Date entered/updated: March 2004.
Boy Scouts #49
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.
Brownstone Garden Club
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
Brownstone Quorum
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 402
Portland, CT 06480
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: Jim Tripp, President
Jeanne Dilworth, Corresponding Secretary 342-2260
E-Mail: JamesTrip@snet.net
Web Site: www.brownstonequorum.org
Date entered/updated: October 2009
Churches
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts, Pack 49
Mailing Address:
Meetings: Contact Cubmaster for details
Purpose: Cub Scouting has the following purposes:
* Influences a boy's character development and spiritual growth.
* Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship.
* Encourage sportsmanship and pride. Grow strong in mind and body.
* Improve understanding within the family.
* Strengthen a boy's ability to get along with others.
* Foster personal achievement. Develop new interests and skills.
* Provide fun and exciting new things to do.
* Show a boy how to be helpful and do his best.
* Prepare him to be a Boy Scout.
Special Events:
Contact: Cubmaster, Robert Wojciechowski at
Cubmaster@portlandpack49.org
Membership information: Boys only.
Web Site: www.portlandpack49.org
Date entered/updated: February 2007
CT Cellar Savers
Exchange Club
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: Reed Johnson, President, 342-5436
eMail:
Web Site:
Date entered/updated: October 2009
Fife and Drum Corps
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:
Friends of the Portland Library
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
Garden Club
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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Historical Society
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
Bob McDougall, Museum Director
860-342-3062
Officer/Terms: Annual election of officers.
eMail: PortlandHistSoc@Yahoo.com
Web Site: www.PortlandHistSoc.org
Date entered/updated: Feb. 2004
Horseshoe League
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.
Little League Baseball
Little League Baseball, Inc.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 91
Portland CT, 06480
Meetings:Board of Directors, 2nd Wednesday of each month, Senior Center
Purpose: Sports for children. Baseball Volunteer Opportunities.
Contact: Eric Peterson, President. (860) 342-2578
eMail: portlandctlittleleague@comcast.net
Web Site: www.portlandctlittleleague.org
Date entered/updated: February 2010
Meriden Motor Boat Club
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: www.meridenmotorboatclub.org
Date entered/updated: June 2001
Meshomasic Hiking Club
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: meshomasicman@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.geocities.com/meshomasic/pages.home.html
Date entered/updated: February 2004
Middlesex Amature Radio Society
Middlesex Amature Radio Society
Mailing Address:
Mac Harper
76 Overlook Drive
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Meetings:Tuesday 7:00pm Portland Senior Center, 7 Waverly Ave.
Purpose: To promote learning radio communications and community service.
Membership information: Call Orrin Riggott 860-223-8867
Special Events: Field Day Outings
Contact: John Mac Harper, 860-633-6295.
eMail:
Web Site:
Date entered/updated: June 2008
Middlesex County Community Foundation
Middlesex County Community Foundation
Mailing Address:
211 South Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
Purpose: Dedicated to enhancing and improving the quality of life in the area
Contact:
Phone: 860.347.0025
Fax: 860.347.0029
eMail: info@middlesexcountycf.org
Web Site: http://www.middlesexcountycf.org/
Date entered/updated: August 2008
Odd Fellows
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:
Date entered/updated: June 2001
Portland Fair
Portland Agricultural Fair
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 862
Portland, CT 06480
Meetings: 1st Wednesdays, 7 pm at Hemlock Grange Hall, Sage Hollow Rd.
Purpose: Host Annual Agricultural Fair every October.
Special Events:
Membership information:
Contact:
Don Bascom, President, 860-342-3550
Joyce Murphy, Secretary, 860-342-0188
eMail: Info@PortlandFair.com
Web Site : www.PortlandFair.Com
Date entered/updated: October 2009
Portland Food Bank
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, 342-6795
eMail:
Web Site:
Date entered/updated: Feb. 2004
Portland Garden Club
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 Hemlock Grange # 182
Portland Hemlock Grange # 182
Mailing Address:
Hemlock Grange # 182
c/o Harriett Sanborn, Sec.
931 Glastonbury Road
Portland CT, 06480
Meetings: Hemlock Grange Hall, Sage Hollow Road, Portland; 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. call for information 860 342 0290
Purpose: Community service. To support interests of rural and suburban areas. The grange offers an opportunity to join others to improve communities, to influence local, state, and national laws. The Grange offers a non-partisan political participation. It is a gathering place for activities, education and to develop skills for a lifetime. A friendly, family-oriented organization.
Special Events: The Dictionary Project. Music Night, Portland Ag Fair, Open House, call for info 860 342-0290.
Membership information: $25.00 per year.
Contact: William Sanborn, President, 860 342-0290.
Source Library: Hemlock Grange
eMail: MaureenSanborn@aol.com ( mention Grange in subject line).
Web Site:
Date entered/updated: updated 12-2-2009
Portland Junior Women's Club
Portland Junior Women's Club
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 86
Portland CT, 06480
Meetings: Portland Senior Center; 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. from September to June
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, Talent Show at Portland Fair, Mother-Son Movie Night, Holiday Poinsettia Drive, Annual Mother Daughter Tea, Memorial Day Essay contest, Scholarship for graduating High School Seniors, Reception for Portland Senior center staff and members.
Membership information: The organization is open to Woman over 18 years of age with a desire to promote the civic, cultural, educational, and Social Growth of Portland. Annual dues are $25.00.
President will be elected in June for a one year term.
Contact: Trish Burdett, 860-342-1446
eMail: Trish.burdett@snet.net
Web Site: www.cjw.org
Date entered/updated: June 2007.
Portland Sideliners
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; 7:00 PM
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: Sharon Fleischmann, President, 342-1681.
eMail:
Web Site:
Date entered/updated: October 2009
Portland River Valley
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.
Quilter's of Zion Lutheran Church
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
Sea Scouts
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
St. Mary's Ladies Guild
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
eMail:
Web Site:
Date entered/updated: June 2001
Volkssport Club
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 McDougall, president, 342-3062
eMail: cvvc@snet.net
Web Site: www.AVA.Org/Clubs/CVVC
Date entered/updated: Feb. 2004
Women Together
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
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