**********************************************************************************************************************JANUARY EVENTS:

January 10

The public is invited to provide input regarding the 2013-2014

High School News school budget at a special Board of Education meeting, 6:00 p.m.

JANUARY 23

Circle of Friends screening pre-screening for children 3-5 years old whose parents think they may be experiencing developmental delays. The preschool team includes the Supervisor of Special Education, Preschool Special Education Teachers, Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and School Social Worker.

Screening date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Pre-registration is appreciated but drop-ins are welcomed. For more information please contact Katharine MacDonald at 794-8679. Open to Bethel residents only.

Bethel Land Trust Hikes:

2012 – 2013 Family- Friendly Hikes & Activities, Sponsored by The Bethel Land Trust All activities will be held on the 2nd Sunday of the month and start at 2:00 pm. If it rains or snows, the event may be rescheduled. Check their Facebook page (Bethel Land Trust) for updates. Refreshments will be served after the hike.

February 10, 2013 @ 2:00 – SNOWSHOE AT TARRYWILE MANSION

Meet at the upper parking lot of the mansion for some vigorous winter exercise. Hikers and cross-country skiers are welcome too. Who knows what the weather will be. Tarrywile Park is located off Southern Blvd. in Danbury.

MARCH 10, 2013 @ 2:00 – PRE-EARTH DAY PRESERVE CLEAN UP

This is the time of year when the discarded bottles and cans that disfigure our preserves are easiest to spot. Earth Day, on April 22nd, is too late to clean up in this area because the invasive plants have already leafed out. Meet at the Rockwell School Parking lot and we’ll break down into smaller work parties and go to the preserves that need to be picked up, or have brush cut back. Wear gloves.