LIFE

Any homeowner knows that putting off repairs and maintenance does not make the problem go away. It only tends to become worse and more expensive over time.

At the Newington Rotary Club, the mission that members live by is to “turn passion for change into action.” Add a little Australian hospitality from Outback Steakhouse Managing Partner Mark Adrain and you have a bloomin’ combination.

If you want to keep track of how many points and rebounds Josiah Sims is piling up on the basketball court, you will need a calculator.

Through a series of meetings and events, it helps people see the community through different lenses. About 40 people belong to this organization whose mission is to increase interest in the visual arts by providing stimulating demonstrations and exhibitions.

Kelvin Ruiz is an artist who uses the human body as his canvas. His tattoos are intricate and carefully drawn. After two years in business in Cromwell, he decided to relocate his Warpath Studio to a storefront on New Britain Avenue.

Newington High School marked the end of the annual national observation of February as Black History Month with a special event that it is hoped will also become an annual tradition.

Firefighters train for a wide variety of emergencies and among the most challenging is cold water rescue. This involves frigid water and perhaps ice as well and time is always a factor.

Gladys Silva-Perales of Newington is a veteran of the U.S. Army. She is passionate about shining a light on the service of the many women who she feels do not get the same credit as men for their service to this country.