Free, 12-week course explains mental illness

NAUGATUCK -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness is offeringa free program on understanding mental illness. The 12-week courseis for family members and friends of people who have a mentalillness. It is taught by NAMI-trained family members and designed togive information, insight, understanding and empowerment.

Topics include fighting stigma, working toward recovery andfinding hope.

Classes begin Feb. 10 and run 7-9:30 p.m. To register, callTerrilynn at 203-881-2707.

Library offering computer tutoring

WALLINGFORD -- The Wallingford Public Library is offering free,one-on-one computer tutoring sessions through Feb. 17 on thefollowing schedule:

A--Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.

A--Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Each hourlong appointment gives individuals the opportunity towork on a computer with a volunteer and learn about e-mail, onlinejob applications, Internet searching, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint andExcel.

To schedule an appointment, call the library at 203-265-6754 andspecify the topic of interest.

Breakfast will celebrate birthday of Dr. Seuss

EAST HAVEN -- To celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss, a "GreenEggs and Ham" family breakfast will be served Saturday at the IrishAmerican Community Center at 9 Venice Place, by St. Patrick's DayParade Committee members.

Cost per person is $9 adult; children $6; servings begin at 9a.m. and activities will end at noon. Ticket prices will be reducedby $1 if attendees bring a new or used book to be donated to NewHaven Reads.

Lots of special activities planned for children -- such as Dr.Seuss related crafts, face painting, story-time and photographs withbreakfast, organizers said. All children must be accompanied by anadult and are encouraged to come in their favorite Dr. Seuss outfit.

To order tickets, contact Cathleen Steinau or Kristina Conroy atparade.media@gmail.com. Walk-ins are welcome. Proceeds will supportthe 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Women's club accepting scholarship applications

CHESHIRE -- The Cheshire Women's Club is accepting applicationsfor $1,000 scholarships from town women.

For an application, call Carleen Kenyon, scholarship chairwoman,at 860-621-0003. Applications must be received by the club by March31.