Kent

KENT — “Tales of the 1 percent” is the theme for this spring’s book discussions at the Kent Memorial Library, led by Betty Krasne.
All the books to be read and discussed will focus on the lives of those at the top of the economic pyramid.
The group will meet at the library on Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
“In previous years, many of the books under discussion have examined the grim underbelly of life, either in the United States or abroad,” Krasne said.

KENT — Four Kent youngsters will compete in the state Hotshots Contest in Stratford on March 25. They are the winners of the Kent Hotshots contest held at Kent Center School on Feb. 25.
The annual Hotshots contest is sponsored by the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association. Locally, it is supervised by Lesly Ferris, director of Kent’s Park and Recreation department.

KENT — Frank Delaney, Irish-born novelist, broadcaster, journalist and screenwriter, now a Kent resident, spoke at the Kent Memorial Library (KML) on Feb. 11. He was there to read from and sign copies of his latest book, released last month, “The Last Storyteller.” More than 50 people turned out to hear and meet him.
This book is the last in a trilogy that also includes “Venetia Kelly’s Traveling Show” and “The Matchmaker of Kenmare.”

KENT — Due to the absence of an ice covering on the Housatonic River in Kent this year, the annual Ice Watch will be replaced by a 50/50 drawing for people who purchased tickets. The Ice Watch is a fundraiser for the Kent Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD).
According to Susie Rundall, who has worked on the Ice Watch committee for about 40 years, there is a 50/50 drawing in years when there is no ice. This year the drawing will be held at the fire department’s annual dinner, to be held at The Kent School in March.